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Netflix Lands High-Ranking Cable Exec

Netflix has landed a top executive just weeks after he wrapped up a long run at a cable network. Writing on Deadline.com, Dominic Patten reports that Brian Wright is making the move to Netflix after a seven-year run at Nickelodeon….

Reality Series Canceled

A broadcast reality series has been canceled after it failed to catch on with viewers during its short run. The Associated Press reports that “Famous in 12,” whose premise included trying to make its cast famous, was canceled by the…

Reality Show Personality Dead at 57

One of the featured personalities on a cable reality show has died. According to The Hollywood Reporter, mechanic James Harness, who was a part of the first two seasons of Discovery’s “Gold Rush,” is dead at 57. A cause of…

Former ‘Scandal’ Star Arrested

One of the former stars of the ABC drama series "Scandal" has been arrested. TMZ.com reports that off-duty officers in Dallas broke up a fight Friday apparently involving Columbus Short, who was arrested for alleged public intoxication. Short was arrested…

Joan Rivers Storms Out During CNN Interview — Here’s the Video

Comedian Joan Rivers walked out of a CNN interview after she apparently became angry with the interviewer, “CNN Newsroom” anchor Fredricka Whitfield, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. Complaining that Whitfield’s line of questioning was “negative,” Rivers said, “This whole…

A Famous TV House Is Up for Sale

Fans of a drama series that has become a cult favorite will be interested to hear that a famous television house is on the market. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the home of Laura Palmer from the David Lynch series…

Report: Amazon Is Catching Up With Netflix in TV Offerings

A new Wall Street report looking at the offerings from streaming services finds that Amazon has “caught up significantly” to Netflix with its TV offerings, Deadline.com reports. Still, both services still trail Hulu, which is owned by NBC, Fox and…

Esquire Network Brings Aboard ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Reporter for Its First Live Event

Esquire Network has hired an “American Ninja Warrior” reporter to host its first live original programming event, the Running of the Bulls. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the program will be co-hosted by "Ninja" sideline reporter Jenn Brown….

‘Glee’ Stars’ Twitter Accounts Hacked — and No, Lea Michele Is Not Pregnant

“Glee” stars Lea Michele and Chris Colfer both had their Twitter accounts hacked, with Michele’s account delivering the false news that she is pregnant, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The false tweet said, “Before this gets out to the media, I…

SAG-AFTRA Reaches Accord With Hollywood Producers

SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood producers reached a tentative deal for a new three-year agreement that will cover prime-time TV and movies, reports TheWrap.com. The new agreement still must be approved by the union’s national board and ratified by its members, the…