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Daily Archives : Apr 8, 2010

Co-Creator of ‘Pimp My Ride’ (and Former ‘Survivor’ Producer) Arrested as a Suspect In His Wife’s Death

The co-creator of "Pimp My Ride"–and former "Survivor" producer–Bruce Beresford-Redman, was arrested yesterday in Cancun, Mexico, after his wife, Mónica, was found dead, according to the Associated Press..  Mexican officials told the AP that Beresford-Redman was being held as a suspect in…

Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated William H. Macy Is ‘Shameless’ on Showtime

Showtime has picked up the drama "Shameless," based on the British series of the same name, the Hollywood Reporter reports. Showtime is giving "Shameless" a 12-episode order. The show focuses on a recession-suffering Chicago family with an alcoholic father, played…

DirecTV To Sponsor Commercial Free Hour on MLB Network

Satellite giant DirecTV has decided to sponsor an hour-block of programming on MLB Network called "Solid 60 presented by DirecTV," reports B&C. The hour begins on April 9, and will continue each Friday night at 9:30 p.m. "Solid 60" is…

Sarah Jessica Parker Producing Art-Based Competition Reality Series for Cable

An art-based competition show, "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist," which is co-executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker, will have its cable premiere on Wed., June 9 at 11 p.m. So says Bravo, the network where the show will air….

New Talk Show Gets ‘Firm Go’ for U.S. Syndication

The Canadian talk show "Steven and Chris" is making a trip south of the border to the United States as PPI Releasing preps the show for syndication in the U.S., the distribution company announced today. "Steven and Chris," starring Steven…

Another Actor Who Was on ‘Dynasty’ Passes Away

Last week it was John Forsythe, who played family patriarch Blake Carrington on "Dynasty," died. Now, less than a week later, the actor who played his brother on the ABC primetime soap, Christopher Cazenove, has also passed away, reports the Daily…

Comedy Central Renews ‘Tosh.0’ for Third Season

Comedy Central has renewed the Daniel Tosh comedy show "Tosh.0" for a third season, the network said. The network has ordered a minimum of 29 episodes, which will premiere on Wednesday, January 12 at 10:30 p.m. The second season is…

Truly Phenomenal: In Total These Two Shows Have Been On TV in Some Form For More Than 70 Years; Both Have Been Renewed until 2014

Two syndicated mainstays have signed up to continue on ABC-owned stations through 2014, reports The Wrap.com. These incredibly long-running stalwarts are "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune," both produced by Sony Pictures Television and distributed by CBS Television Distribution.  Both shows have…

Why the ‘Shocking’ Way America Voted on ‘Idol’ This Week Should Not Have Shocked Anyone

Almost everyone who watched "American Idol" this week was shocked by the contestant who got the least amount of votes–everyone, that is, except our intrepid Open Mic blogger, Chuck Ross, who explains why no one should have been shocked at…

Which of Nicollette Sheridan’s Claims Could Find Success in Court; Eva Logoria’s Reaction to the Suit

There is one particular part of Nicollette Sheridan’s lawsuit against Marc Cherry that could prove to be more likely a winner for her than the rest of her allegations, according to the THR, Esq. blog, which bills itself as "the intersection of…