Twenty-seven Congressional Black Caucus members expressed concern to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin this week over recent FCC proposals that would dictate how broadcasters serve their communities, thus placing additional regulatory burdens on radio and TV stations, TVNewsday reports….
Wallace Shawn, best known for his feature film roles in “The Princess Bride” and “Clueless,” will guest star on The CW’s “Gossip Girl,” TV Guide reports. Shawn will play the father of Serena’s new boyfriend, Aaron, played by John Patrick…
A deal between Viacom’s Country Music Television and News Corp.’s 20th Century Fox will send a couple from the cable network’s “My Big Redneck Wedding” to the Hollywood premiere of the romantic comedy feature film “Bride Wars,” Brandweek reports. Viewers…
Comics Ricky Gervais, John Pinette and Whoopi Goldberg are scheduled to appear for an event benefiting the Bob Woodruff Foundation. The second annual “Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation,” presented by the foundation and the…
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will host the 42nd annual CMA Awards. The duo also will join the list of performers for the CMA Awards, which will air live from Nashville Nov. 12 on ABC. Previously announced performers include Brooks…
The Los Angeles Times says media companies may get a piece of the proposed $700 billion financial bailout. The bill, which is working its way through Congress, would provide tax breaks worth more than $470 million over the next decade…
Comedy Central announced today that British comedian Russell Brand will tape an hourlong standup special in November in New York City to air in 2009, Entertainment Weekly reports. Brand hosted, rather controversially, last month’s MTV Video Music Awards show. Some…
Former “Frasier” dad John Mahoney will guest star on USA Network’s “Burn Notice,” Entertainment Weekly reports. Mahoney’s role is described as “a mysterious man with answers about Michael’s past and his future.” The magazine suspects Mahoney will be playing the…
ESPN is extending its presence in Europe and the Middle East, the Associated Press reports. North American Sports Network, which ESPN acquired last year, will be known as ESPN America beginning Feb. 1, aka Super Bowl Sunday. The event will…
Last year’s “American Idol” finalist David Archuleta soon will make his acting debut, TV Guide reports. In a guest appearance on Nickelodeon’s “iCarly,” the singer will play a contestant appearing on a show not much different from “Idol.” Archuleta’s character…