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Daily Archives : Jun 17, 2013

Report: Charlie Sheen ‘Fires’ Selma Blair From ‘Anger Management’

Charlie Sheen has reportedly "fired" actress Selma Blair from "Anger Management," saying he refuses to shoot if she comes on the set, reports TMZ.com. The ill feelings apparently started when Blair complained to the show’s executives that Sheen was hard…

Co-Founder of Second City Dies

One of the founders of the Chicago-based improvisational comedy troupe Second City has died. The Chicago Tribune reports that group co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Sahlins died Sunday at 90. Sahlins founded Second City in 1959 with Paul Sills and Howard Alk….

Netflix Signs Its Largest Deal Ever for First-Run Content

Netflix has signed its largest-ever deal for original first-run content. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the deal with DreamWorks Animation makes the streaming site the premiere home of new original television programs based on the studio’s franchises. DreamWorks Animation will…

How ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Villainess Became a Gay Icon

Known for her role in the 1970s as the villainess Nellie Oleson in the classic television series "Little House on the Prairie," actress Alison Arngrim has turned that notoriety into gay fandom, reports The New York Times. Arngrim, 51, tells…

Video: Uproar Over Photos Showing TV Chef Apparently Being Choked by Her Ad Executive Husband

Photos surfaced that appear to show a celebrity chef being grabbed by the throat by her husband at a restaurant, sparking an uproar in the media over what some observers say looked like a violent encounter. The chef is Nigella…

Disney Channel Orders Eagerly Anticipated Sequel Series

Disney Channel has placed a series order for a show that is a sequel to a successful comedy series. MTV.com reports that the cable channel placed an order for “Girl Meets World,” a spinoff of “Boy Meets World.” The show…

Living Legend Bruce Rosenblum, Who Left Warner Bros. After Losing a Power Struggle There, Joins the Legendary Co-Producers of Many Blockbusters, Including ‘300,’ ‘Inception,’ ‘The Hangover’ Trilogy and the Recent ‘Superman’ Reboot

Bruce Rosenblum, who left his job as president of the Warner Bros. Television Group a month ago, has landed on his feet. Nellie Andreeva reports on Deadline.com that Rosenblum has joined Legendary Entertainment. Rosenblum takes the job of president of…

‘Lost’ Reunion on Tap for ‘Hawaii Five-0’

A "Lost" reunion of sorts will take place on the CBS drama "Hawaii Five-0" this fall. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that “Lost” alum Jorge Garcia is slated to join star Daniel Dae Kim on an episode next season. Kim played…

ABC Drama Gets a New Series Regular

ABC’s "Scandal" has promoted a recurring actor to a series regular for the show’s third season. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that the series promoted Scott Foley, who plays Jake. Foley has been a recurring guest star on the program, with…

Kim Kardashian Gives Birth a Month Early

Reality television star Kim Kardashian gave birth a month early, with her baby girl arriving Saturday, reports People. Her boyfriend and the father of the child, Kanye West, was at her side for the delivery, even though his busy travel…