Police in Los Angeles have opened an investigation into an allegation of rape against actor Ed Westwick, according to media reports. The move comes after Westwick was accused of rape by actress Kristina Cohen in a Facebook post, as we…
Oscar winner and four-time Emmy winner Helen Hunt is the target of condemnation by Egyptian activists for participating in a government-organized youth conference that the activists say whitewashes authorities’ track record of human rights violations and suppression of free speech,…
An appearance by Kevin Spacey that was already taped has been cut from the CBS program “Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special,” set to air next month. The move is part of a trend among companies having any involvement with the…
Disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein has another black eye on his resume, having been officially expelled for life from the Television Academy. Variety quotes a statement released Monday by the TV Academy in which it says: “After a hearing today,…
An actor who’s best known for his role on a broadcast drama series took to social media to defend himself after being accused of rape. Ed Westwick, known for the teen-focused CW series “Gossip Girl,” denied the allegations detailed by…
A special live event taking place tonight in New York will feature a lineup of A-list comedians including Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah and John Oliver. The AP reports that the comedians will be joined by the Red Hot…
After The Walt Disney Co. came under widespread criticism for its ban on the Los Angeles Times from Disney screenings, the company reversed itself today and essentially declared that its feud with the Times is over. As we reported last…
There are only a few things in life that qualify as being awesome, according to TVWeek Open Mic writer Rance Crain, whose shortlist includes the Seven Wonders of the World, a solar eclipse, a newborn baby and his granddaughter’s wedding….
The Critics’ Choice Awards announced plans today for the 23rd annual ceremony, which will continue its combined film and television awards format. The gala ceremony, set for Thursday, Jan. 11, will take place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica,…
Netflix has gone into comic book publishing, announcing today the first comic book franchise from its recent acquisition of Mark Millar’s Millarworld. The new comic book series, “The Magic Order,” will consist of six issues and will begin being released…