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Daily Archives : Sep 11, 2018

Report: Fine Print Says CBS Can Release Findings of Moonves Investigation

After the issue was raised as to whether CBS would release the findings of its ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual impropriety by deposed CEO Leslie Moonves, it appears that the company does have the right to release those findings…

FX’s John Landgraf on the Coming Streaming Wars: At What Point Does Television Become a Utility?

FX CEO John Landgraf, long acknowledged as one of the most important voices and visionaries in the TV game, offered up some perspective on the future of media last week at Variety’s Entertainment and Technology Summit, where he also admitted…

‘Bachelor’ Contestant Arrested

An actress and former contestant on the ABC shows “The Bachelor” and “Bachelor in Paradise” was arrested early Monday on a domestic violence charge, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Amanda Stanton was reportedly arrested after the Las Vegas Police Department…

Norm Macdonald Bashes #MeToo, Backs Louis C.K. and Roseanne Barr in Explosive Interview

Comedian Norm Macdonald can expect some blowback from an explosive new interview he gave to The Hollywood Reporter as he launches his Netflix chat show, “Norm Macdonald Has a Show.” The “Saturday Night Live” alum touched on a number of…

Who Are the Front-Runners in the Search for a New CBS CEO?

With the abrupt exit of Leslie Moonves as CBS CEO, front-runners for the job include former Turner Broadcasting CEO John Martin and newly added CBS board member Richard Parsons, Variety reports. “In addition, the CBS board of directors is expected…

Alex Trebek Sports New Look on ‘Jeopardy!’ Season Premiere

Longtime “Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek switched things up for the game show’s season premiere Monday, sporting a beard. Trebek teased his choice on social media, including an Instagram post featuring the “beard-no beard” photos seen below. The Instagram desciption read:…

You Know That $20 Million CBS Is Donating to the #MeToo Movement? Guess Who Gets to Approve Which Charities CBS Gives the Money To

CBS annnounced Sunday that former CBS Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves and CBS “will donate $20 million to one or more organizations that support the #MeToo movement and equality for women in the workplace. The donation, which will be made…

James Corden Isn’t Joking About Moonves’ Ouster

While some late-night hosts mined the downfall of Leslie Moonves for comedy material, James Corden, host of CBS’s “Late Late Show,” dealt with the situation in a serious manner on Monday’s show. Deadline reports that Corden followed up his monologue…

Why ‘CBS This Morning’ Co-Host Gayle King Slammed CBS This Morning

Gayle King, one of the co-hosts of “CBS This Morning,” spoke passionately on the show today about the network’s investigation into allegations against ousted network boss Leslie Moonves. King focused especially on reports that the results of the investigation will…

One Network Clinches the Season in Key Demo, Total Viewers

One broadcast network has clinched the ratings crown for the 52-week 2017-2018 TV season in both total viewers and the key 18-49 demo. NBC made the announcement today, noting that it was the first time in 16 years that the…