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B-Western Child Star and Voice of Classic Disney Character Dead at 87

An actor who appeared in many Westerns on TV and in theaters, and who provided the voice of one of Disney's classic animated characters, has died. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Richard Percy Jones, who voiced Pinocchio in the 1940…

Hefty Prison Term for Reality Personality

A man who has been a part of a thriving reality franchise got a reality check in court today, when he was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges. "Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that…

Fox Wins Monday Prime as ’24’ Rises

Fox came out on top in the broadcast ratings for Monday prime time, as its "24: Live Another Day" saw a little bump and "MasterChef" held steady, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that "MasterChef"…

TV Meteorologist Seriously Injured in Fireworks Accident

The chief meteorologist for a local TV station was seriously injured in a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July. B&C reports that Dave Rexroth of Detroit station WXYZ-TV lost sight in his left eye. Rexworth, who has worked for…

Rosie O’Donnell Negotiating Return to ‘The View’ — Here’s a Look Back at What Happened Last Time

Rosie O’Donnell is said to be in “active negotiations” to return to ABC's “The View,” reports TMZ.com. “We're told Rosie's people are discussing money and other terms with execs from the beleaguered show. She's definitely interested in coming back if…

Hallmark Movie Channel Has a New Name — Why One of the Words in Its Old Name Had to Go

The Hallmark Movie Channel has unveiled a new name and new logo, as it prepares to rebrand itself as Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, reports Deadline.com. The new branding will debut Oct. 1, two years after its sibling network, Hallmark Channel,…

Video: Workplace Expert Appears on Fox News Giving Women Advice That ‘Sounded Like Something Out of the 1960s’ — Among the Tips: Wear Colorful Tops and Don’t Talk Too Much

A guest on the Fox News morning show "Fox & Friends" offered women advice about their behavior in the workplace and ended up sounding “like something out of the 1960s,” TheWrap.com reports. The show featured author Sylvia Ann Hewlett, in…

Taye Diggs Joins CBS Drama Series

Acclaimed actor Taye Diggs, who was a regular on "Private Practice" and is known for his work in features including "The Best Man" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," is joining the CBS drama "The Good Wife." TheWrap.com reports…

BBC Investigating Leak of ‘Doctor Who’ Scripts

BBC Worldwide is investigating the leak of scripts for the upcoming season of "Doctor Who" after five scripts turned up online weeks before the science-fiction drama returns with actor Peter Capaldi in the lead role, the BBC reports. BBC Worldwide…

Why Networks and Studios Are Waging a ‘Battle Royale in Ad Spending’ as Emmy Nominations Loom

With the Emmy nominations slated to be announced Thursday, television networks and studios have been spending millions to get their shows noticed, even though an Emmy win “has little influence on television ratings,” reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town….