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Daily Archives : Jun 24, 2014

Daytime Emmys Coverage Sparks Outrage — Rape Joke Was Just One of the Problems

Coverage of Sunday's Daytime Emmy Awards has sparked a backlash, with four social media gurus in the hot seat for their handling of red-carpet and backstage interviews. The Associated Press reports that critics are decrying the women's lack of knowledge…

‘Unforgettable’ Star Hit With Lawsuit

The star of the CBS crime drama "Unforgettable" has been hit with a lawsuit. Deadline.com reports that Poppy Montgomery is being sued by UTA over what the agency claims is more than $248,222 in unpaid commissions for her work on…

Former Investigative Reporter for NBC News Lands a New Job

An investigative journalist who broke stories for several years for NBC News has taken on a new assignment. The New York Times reports that Michael Isikoff was hired by Yahoo News as its chief investigative correspondent. Isikoff will build Yahoo’s…

What’s the Top-Rated New Series Debut on Cable This Year?

A cable series that premiered Sunday chalked up the highest-rated debut for a new series on cable this year. EW.com's Inside TV reports that TNT's new action series “The Last Ship” pulled off the achievement. The show drew 5.3 million…

ABC News Launches ‘Major Foray’ Into Set-Top Boxes

ABC News has launched what is being described as "a major foray into over-the-top set-top boxes and connected TVs," kicking off ABC News on Apple TV, B&C reports. The service was set to go live today, Tuesday, June 24, 2014,…

Jury Rules in Phone Hacking Case Against Former Rupert Murdoch Lieutenant Rebekah Brooks

After a week of deliberations a jury has found Rebekah Brooks, a former top lieutenant of News Corp. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch, not guilty of phone hacking and other charges, The New York Times reports. Former tabloid editor Andy…

‘American Idol’ Will Keep the Judging Panel Together, Even After a Season-Long Ratings Struggle

The judging panel on “American Idol” will remain intact for the show's 14th season, even though the show hit record-low ratings earlier this year, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. Returning in 2015 will be Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick…

CNN Studying Use of Drones by Media

As the Federal Aviation Administration contemplates regulations concerning the use of drones by media organizations, CNN has partnered with Georgia Tech to evaluate the practice, TVNewser reports. The joint research project is staffed by senior members of the CNN newsgathering…

New Disney Series Features Pickle and Peanut

Disney Television Animation is readying a new series about a pickle and a peanut, with Jon Heder of “Napoleon Dynamite” providing the voice of the emotional pickle in "Pickle & Peanut," reports Deadline.com. Johnny Pemberton will provide the voice for…

Netflix Renews Deal for PBS Content

Netflix has renewed a deal with PBS to stream kids’ series, Ken Burns documentaries and other shows, reports Variety. The deal had been on track to expire June 30, the story notes. Terms of the new agreement weren’t disclosed. The…