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Fox News Says Report About Shepard Smith Is ‘a Complete Fabrication’

Fox News is denying a report that the network demoted anchor Shepard Smith after he asked chief Roger Ailes about publicly coming out, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. The original report, published in Gawker, said that Smith was…

Actress Who’s a Key Player on ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Will Remain With the Show

One of the key players on the Netflix show “Orange Is the New Black” is staying with the series. Show creator Jenji Kohan said actress Laura Prepon will continue on "Orange," reports the New York Post. “She’s not [leaving]. She’s…

Oprah Wants a Piece of the L.A. Clippers

Oprah Winfrey is working on a bid for the Los Angeles Clippers if the NBA’s board of governors votes to force Donald Sterling to sell the team, ESPN reports. Citing comments from David Geffen, the story reports that Winfrey may…

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations

Press release from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, May 1, 2014: The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding…

‘Spinal Tap’ Actor Joins ‘Breaking Bad’ Prequel

The “Breaking Bad” prequel “Better Call Saul” has signed one of the stars of “This Is Spinal Tap.” Deadline.com reports that actor Michael McKean is the first new cast member named as part of the AMC show, joining alums of…

Syfy Unveils ‘Massive Slate’ of Projects, Including ‘The Magicians’ and Robert Kirkman Graphic Novel

Syfy has taken the wraps off what The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed calls “a massive slate,” with projects including Lev Grossman’s fantasy novel “The Magicians” and Robert Kirkman’s graphic novel “Clone.” Another project is Jonathan Hickman’s “Pax Romana,” which is…

Hulu Expands Slate of Original Programming

Hulu, which announced it has reached 6 million Hulu Plus subscribers — up from 5 million at the end of 2013 — is expanding its slate of original programming with a “Real Housewives” parody and a reality-style drama about dancers,…

TLC Bringing Back Show About ‘Progressive Polygamists’

TLC has renewed a series that is part of what's being called the "polygamist reality trope." TheWrap.com reports that the cable channel picked up “My Five Wives” for an eight-episode second season. The show, which the article says features “progressive…

Fox Sets Event Series on Boston Marathon Bombings

The 2013 Boston Marathon bombings will be the focus of an event series from Fox, which is developing a project based on the book “Long Mile Home,” The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. The project, which will be written, directed…

Signature Shows on NBC and Fox Sink to Historic Ratings Lows

Two of the broadcast networks' signature prime-time shows — one on NBC and one on Fox — fell to all-time ratings lows Tuesday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that both NBC's "The Voice"…