Logo

Daily Archives : Aug 20, 2009

A&E Reality Series Starring Michael Jackson’s Brothers Going Forward

A&E has decided to go forward with a reality series featuring Michael Jackson’s brothers, says The Hollywood Reporter’s Showbiz411 blog. The brothers filmed a one-hour pilot that was to have included a reunion with Michael, who died before they were…

NBC’s New Leno Show To Keep Best for Last

Jay Leno’s new 10 p.m. show on NBC will hold back some of his signature “Tonight Show” elements until the last 15 minutes, reports Variety. “Jaywalking” and his 99 Cent Only Store ads used to open his show but on the…

Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Mehmet Oz Sue More than 50 Over False Endorsements

Oprah Winfrey and her frequent guest Dr. Mehmet Oz filed suit against more than 50 businesses, alleging that they had falsely claimed the two endorsed a range of products from dietary supplements to anti-cellulite and wrinkle creams, according to The Hollywood…

Ousted ‘Big Brother’ Housemate Chima Simone Apologizes for Calling Rival a Terrorist, but Not for Her Tantrum

Chima Simone, who was ousted from CBS’s “Big Brother” house over the weekend, issued an apology for calling a fellow housemate who is Lebanese-American a terrorist, the Associated Press reports. She didn’t apologize, however, for the temper tantrums that got…

Philadelphia School Officials Agree to Let Tony Danza Teach a Class for A&E Cameras

Philadelphia school commissioners approved a plan to have Tony Danza teach a class of 10th graders this fall for an A&E reality series, the Associated Press reports. School officials approved at least 13 episodes of the untitled show about teaching,…

Time Warner, Nielsen Sign Seven-Year Contract Despite Talk of New Ratings Rival

Time Warner struck a new seven-year contract with Nielsen Co. that will give the cable, broadcast and syndication giant one pact that covers television, online and mobile measurement, and research into advertising segmentation and targeting and consumer engagement, B&C reports. Time…