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Rosie O’Donnell Headed Back to Drama Series

Rosie O'Donnell is set to reprise her role on a drama series. The Hollywood Reporter's Live Feed reports that O'Donnell will return to ABC Family's "The Fosters," after appearing in five episodes during the show's first season. "The actress will…

NBA Bans Donald Sterling for Life Over Racial Controversy

The NBA has come down hard on Donald Sterling after a tape surfaced on which the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers appears to make racist comments. The Los Angeles Times reports that NBC Commissioner Adam Silver said at a…

Why One Broadcast CEO Is Ripping the Proposed Comcast-Time Warner Cable Merger

The president and CEO of one broadcast network has come out strongly against the proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable. B&C reports that Randy Falco, head of Spanish-language Univision, said on an earnings conference call that the merger…

NBC Names New Facility After Longtime News Anchor

NBC News is unveiling a new Los Angeles bureau that it is naming in honor of a longtime anchor for the network. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network is naming the facility the Brokaw News Center in honor of…

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Contestant Hospitalized

A contestant on ABC's “Dancing with the Stars” was hospitalized following Monday night’s episode. People magazine reports that Amy Purdy was sent to the hospital with a shoulder injury. Purdy was apparently injured while dancing with partner Derek Hough. She…

‘Daily Show’ Adds ‘SNL’ Staffer to Lineup

Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” is adding a new correspondent. Deadline.com reports that the late-night show will bring aboard comedian Michael Che. Che will leave his post as a staff writer on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” to…

Sarah Silverman Joins Drama Series

Comedian Sarah Silverman is joining an acclaimed TV drama series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Silverman is set for a recurring role on season two of Showtime's “Masters of Sex." The season is currently taping in Los Angeles…

Video: Mississippi Station Evacuates During Live News Report as Tornado Hits

A Tupelo, Miss., television station was evacuated during a live broadcast as a tornado approached the city, reports KLTV.com. WTVA-TV chief meteorologist Matt Laubhan was giving a report on major storms approaching the city, when the evacuation was broadcast to…

Strong Debut for John Oliver’s New HBO Show

John Oliver had a strong debut Sunday night for his new HBO show “Last Week Tonight.” Deadline.com reports that the show drew 1.4 million viewers over two airings Sunday night. That’s an improvement of more than 51% from the time…

Yahoo Developing Two Original Comedy Series

Yahoo is adding two new original series in a move to expand its online entertainment, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. The two new half-hour comedies are from producers Paul Feig, Mike Tollin and Bryan Gordon, and will aim…