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Big Surprise for the Judges on ‘America’s Got Talent’

If you're a subscriber to our Daily Viral Video newsletter, you've probably already seen this, and if you haven't you can watch it below. It's a recent clip from NBC's "America's Got Talent" on which an older contestant gives the…

Dish’s Ergen Asks FCC to Scuttle Comcast-TWC Merger — Here’s What He Says Is Wrong With the Deal

Dish Chairman Charlie Ergen this week laid out his problems with the proposed Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger in meetings with FCC commissioners, staffers and bureau chiefs, B&C reports. Ergen and Dish are asking the commission to reject the merger. Ergen…

NBC Chalks Up a Weekly Win in Adults 18-49; CBS Wins Total Viewers … Here Are the Numbers

With its hit competition show "America's Got Talent" leading the way, NBC took a win for the week ending July 6 in the key 18-49 demo for broadcast prime time, based on Nielsen Media Research "live plus same day" figures….

Lenny Daniels Elevated to President, Turner Sports

Press release from Turner, July 9, 2014: Lenny Daniels has been named president of Turner Sports, it was announced today by David Levy, president of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Previously, Daniels served as executive vice president and chief operating officer…

‘Harold & Kumar’ Stoner Gets Order for Map Series From Nat Geo

National Geographic Channel has ordered a show from an actor best known for the stoner comedies of the "Harold & Kumar" feature film franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new program from actor Kal Penn is “Mapology." Penn will…

After Failure of His Latest Series, an NBC Fixture Jumps to CBS

His TV career has been largely defined by his work for NBC — including both a wildly successful run as Jack McFarland on "Will & Grace" and a disastrous effort during the 2013-14 season on the one-season wonder "Sean Saves…

Why a Yankees Fan Is Suing ESPN for $10 Million

A Yankees fan has filed a $10 million lawsuit against ESPN, the New York Post reports. The suit comes after the fan, Andrew Rector, fell asleep during a game at Yankee Stadium and was mocked by two ESPN announcers during…

Report: Rosie O’Donnell Issues List of Demands for Possible Return to ‘The View’ — Including One Demand That Sounds as Though She’s Still Thinking About a Hassle She Had a Few Years Ago

As “The View” reportedly negotiates with Rosie O’Donnell to return to the show, she allegedly is stipulating that no reality stars can join as co-hosts, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. O’Donnell also reportedly wants what the publication calls…

‘Sons of Anarchy’ Casts Another Rocker — a Golden Globe Nominee Who Has Been a Polarizing Figure in Music

FX’s “Sons of Anarchy,” which had a punk rocker in a major role early in its run, will do it again in the show's seventh season. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that the biker drama is bringing aboard singer and actress…

Discovery to Rebrand One of Its U.S. Channels

Discovery Communications, which owns more than 100 channels worldwide, is rebranding one of its domestic cable channels, Discovery Fit & Health, Deadline.com reports. The rebranded channel, Discovery Life Channel, is set to launch Jan. 15, 2015. The move comes in…