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Daily Archives : Aug 12, 2009

Leno Cleared in Writers Guild Strike Allegations

Jay Leno has been cleared by the Writers Guild of America of allegations that he violated the union’s strike rules during last year’s work stoppage, reports the Los Angeles Times. The comedian, who is working on the launch of his…

TV Academy Members to See Abortion-Themed ‘Family Guy’ Episode Fox Declined to Air

Members of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the press tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 12,  will get to see what Fox has deemed too controversial for television at a screening of the abortion-themed episode of “Family Guy,” says the…

Paula Abdul Offered Guest Star Role on ‘Ugly Betty’

Paula Abdul has had plenty of courting since announcing her departure from “American Idol,” and the latest overture is from ABC’s “Ugly Betty,” reports EW.com. She’s in talks for a guest star role in the series, playing a new temp…

What Fox Should Do About the Paula Abdul Situation

Based on my conversations with some Fox insiders and others close to the situation, here’s the skinny: A number of folks at Fox were pissed when Abdul went public with her negotiations. Personally, I think Fox is playing with fire…