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‘Daily Show’ Loses Its Most Senior Writer

The writer who has been with Comedy Central's “The Daily Show” longer than any of the others is headed out. Deadline.com reports that J.R. Havlan is leaving the program. Havlan has 2,821 episodes to his credit, having started writing for…

Hulu Reportedly in Talks With Judd Apatow for Comedy Series — Project Underscores Digital’s Rapid Ascent

In a development that spotlights how far digital distribution has come in just the past few years, Hulu is reportedly in talks to buy a comedy series written, produced and possibly directed by Judd Apatow, reports Joe Adalian in New…

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Actor to Host 30th TCA Awards

The Television Critics Association Awards announced the selection of a host for the upcoming ceremony, with “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor Terry Crews getting the call, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The ceremony is set for July 19. Crews will host the…

NBC to Air Miley Cyrus Bangerz Tour Documentary — But Don’t Count on Seeing One Particularly Outrageous Segment

NBC has made room on its schedule for a two-hour documentary about Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz Tour, which will include behind-the-scenes and live performance footage, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. NBC said the show will “examine what makes [Cyrus] such a global…

Cuba Gooding Jr. Developing Boxing Comedy With 20th TV

20th Century Fox TV is working with Cuba Gooding Jr. on a single-camera comedy about boxing, reports Deadline.com. The project is co-created and executive produced by Gooding, along with Jason Winer’s Small Dog Picture Company, although the actor isn’t slated…

Fox TV Studios and 20th TV Sign ‘Burn Notice’ Creator

“Burn Notice” creator Matt Nix has signed a new deal with Fox TV Studios, where he has worked since 2008, and also signed an overall deal with 20th Century Fox TV for broadcast and cable, according to The Hollywood Reporter….

Massive Shakeup At ‘The View’: Two Co-Hosts Leaving

There's been a major shakeup at "The View," with two of the show's co-hosts exiting, reportedly given their walking papers. Writes TMZ in a scoop: "'The View' is cleaning house.  Network sources tell us the cast has been fired… except…

CNN Correspondent Jumps to CBS News

CBS News President David Rhodes announced today that the division has named a new correspondent. Joining CBS from CNN is Vladimir Duthiers, who will be based in New York at the CBS Broadcast Center. He starts his new job in…

Lindsay Lohan to Take on Role Originally Played by … Madonna

Lindsay Lohan has signed on to play a role that was originally played by Madonna. "Dates are announced; all the notoriously tardy leading lady has to do now is turn up on time for eight shows a week," reports Broadway.com….

‘Big Brother’ Premieres to Higher Numbers, Fuels CBS Win

CBS's "Big Brother" premiered its 16th cycle Wednesday night, improving on its season premiere a year ago, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the show delivered a 2.3 average rating, helping CBS eke out…