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‘We’re Really On to Something Here’: Are Naked Dating Shows the Next Big TV Trend? And What Started It?

Broadcast and cable programming executives are seeing a flood of pitches for reality shows that star naked people, reports TheWrap.com. One executive told the publication that he has already seen about a dozen pitches for dating shows featuring naked contestants….

Correspondent Who Was Pulled From ’60 Minutes’ Is Expected to Return to the CBS News Program

The CBS newsmagazine "60 Minutes" is expected to bring back a correspondent who left the show amid controversy over a report on the program. Writing in Variety, Brian Steinberg reports that inside sources say Lara Logan is expected back, although…

Why an ‘American Idol’ Contestant Is Apologizing to Fans

An "American Idol" finalist is apologizing to fans over something he said in an interview. According to The Hollywood Reporter’s Idol Worship, Caleb Johnson, a finalist in the current 13th season of “American Idol,” issued an apology after calling his…

Beverly Hills Hotel Targeted by Boycott

The Beverly Hills Hotel is the target of an entertainment industry boycott, along with the Hotel Bel-Air, following protests from feminists and gay rights activists. Bloomberg reports that the two facilities, which host a number of high-profile entertainment events, are…

Supernatural Drama Series Renewed — and What It Means for a Channel That Is Trying to Go Bigtime

A supernatural drama series has been picked up for a new season after only a few episodes aired. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that WGN America renewed the historical supernatural drama “Salem,” which is the channel's first original…

Fox’s ‘New Girl’ Promotes Actor to Series Regular

Fox has promoted an actor who has become a big part of its comedy “New Girl” to series regular. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed notes that the promotion for Damon Wayans Jr. isn’t surprising given that he appeared in 17…

Cable Channel Orders King Tut Series

The Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun — widely known as King Tut — is getting a TV show. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Spike TV is returning to scripted programming with a six-hour event series based on the story of…

‘The Walking Dead’ Adds a New Series Regular

The AMC zombie drama “The Walking Dead” has added a new regular cast member. Deadline.com reports that the show is adding “The Wire” actor Seth Gilliam. Gilliam will play a character listed as Michael Todd, although the story says that…

Moviefone Relaunches With TV-Listing Service

The film-listings brand Moviefone — known for its booming Mr. Moviefone voice — has relaunched with a new focus on television, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town. AOL launched the new Moviefone website and apps Monday, with the service…

Batman Coming Back to TV. Will It Be as Popular 50 Years Later? Must-See Preview Video

Batman, which was a huge hit on TV almost 50 years ago, is coming back to TV, although in a much more serious, dramatic form. The new hour-long drama series, ordered by Fox Broadcasting from Warner Bros. Television, is called…