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Daily Archives : Apr 3, 2017

Trump Impersonator Gets Late-Night Show

A comedian who does a great Donald Trump impression — and no, it’s not Alec Baldwin — just landed a late-night show on Comedy Central. The cable network announced plans today for “The President Show,” starring Anthony Atamanuik. Atamanuik, who…

Mercedes-Benz Pulls Ads From ‘O’Reilly Factor’ Following Reports of Harassment by Bill O’Reilly

Mercedes-Benz said today it has “reassigned” its advertising that has been running on Fox News Channel’s high-rated “The O’Reilly Factor,” hosted by the network’s Bill O’Reilly, CNN reports. The move follows reports that five settlements have been made with women…

‘Live With Kelly’ Names Co-Hosts for Week of April 10

The morning talk show “Live with Kelly,” where Kelly Ripa continues to hold down the fort without a permanent co-host, named two celebrities as guest co-hosts during the week of April 10. Actor Morris Chestnut will do the honors alongside…

March Impossibleness: Upset of UConn in Women’s Basketball — Snapping 111-Game Winning Streak — Pumps Up Ratings

Women’s basketball appears to have received a boost from the stunning upset by Mississippi State over the University of Connecticut on Friday, which knocked UConn out of the NCAA Tournament and snapped the team’s record 111-game winning streak going back…

Drama Series Canceled

A drama series that received critical acclaim along with a small but loyal following will wrap it up after three seasons. In a joint statement, DirecTV and Endemol Shine Studios announced plans to pull the plug on “Kingdom.” “We are…

Trailblazing Digital Magazine That Covered Media Shuts Down After 18 Years

A publication that was one of the pioneers of digital publishing is shutting down about 18 years after its launch. The New York Post reports that Media Life Editor in Chief Gene Ely confirmed the publication’s plans to close up…

New Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Harassment by Fox News’ Roger Ailes

Even as the Fox News Channel faces renewed pressure over alleged sexual harassment following accusations against Bill O’Reilly, as we reported earlier today, a new lawsuit filed today targets former network boss Roger Ailes while also alleging complicity by other…

In the San Francisco Bay Area, KTVU, for the Past 60 Years, Has Been Best Known for Its Popular 10 p.m. Newscast. Check Out This Change, Which Syndicators Won’t Like

Fox-owned KTVU-TV in San Francisco, the country’s sixth-largest TV market, is shaking up its news lineup, adding an 11 p.m. newscast that will lead out from the station’s popular 10 p.m. news. TVNewsCheck reports that the new half-hour program, which…

High-Ranking Hulu Executive Leaving the Company

The streaming service Hulu is losing one of its key players in the executive offices. Variety reports that marketing chief Jenny Wall is headed out. Wall, who has been senior VP and head of marketing for the past three years,…

New York Times Podcast Takes Listeners Behind the Scenes of the Paper’s Investigation of Bill O’Reilly

A new installment of the New York Times podcast “The Daily” takes an in-depth look at the paper’s investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by Fox News Channel star Bill O’Reilly. “In the months since Fox News said that it…