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‘ET’ Host Lands at ABC News

On the heels of revealing his exit from the syndicated newsmagazine "Entertainment Tonight," one of the show's co-hosts, Rob Marciano, has landed a new job. ABC News announced that Marciano is joining the division as senior meteorologist. ABC News President…

Microsoft Pulls the Plug on Original TV — Its Initiative Has Been Spearheaded by Veteran Hollywood Exec

One day after announcing the largest round of layoffs in company history, news surfaced that Microsoft is shutting down its ambitious move into developing original TV content, Bloomberg reports. The effort has been overseen by veteran executive Nancy Tellem. "The…

Another Celebrity Loses It on Twitter — Who Was It This Time, and What Did He Say?

The "Twitter gaffe" bug has struck again, this time biting a well-known television and feature film actor. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Jason Biggs, one of the regulars on Netflix's “Orange Is the New Black” and a veteran…

CBS Sports Reveals Policy About Use of Redskins Name On-Air

With a controversy swirling about the long-standing "Redskins" team nickname for the Washington, D.C., NFL franchise, CBS addressed its approach to the use of the name on-air. The Associated Press reports that CBS Sports isn’t telling its announcers whether or…

‘Kardashians’ Personality OK After Being Hospitalized

One of the regulars on the E! reality show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” was recently hospitalized. TMZ.com reports that Scott Disick was admitted for alcohol positioning after visiting a nightclub in the Hamptons. Disick reportedly began “binge drinking” while…

Copyright Office Deals Blow to Aereo’s Plans

Aereo’s future is looking grimmer than ever following a ruling by the U.S. Copyright Office. The Washington Post reports that the office ruled that Aereo is not a cable company. The ruling is another setback for the company, which lost…

BBC Cites ‘Damaging Mistake’ in Leak of ‘Doctor Who’ Scripts — and Hints That More Material Could Surface

BBC Worldwide said that leaked “Doctor Who” scripts were caused by a “damaging mistake,” and apologized to the show’s makers, the BBC reports. The broadcaster said disciplinary action is being taken, adding that the five scripts were leaked when they…

‘Sons of Anarchy’ Sets Premiere Date for Its ‘Very Rockstar’ Final Season — Stick Around for ‘Anarchy Afterward’

The date has been set for the hotly anticipated rollout of the final season of "Sons of Anarchy." Deadline.com reports that the FX biker drama will bow Sept. 9. The seventh and last season will start with a 1 hour,…

‘SNL’ Veteran to Direct Comedy Special

A former "Saturday Night Live" regular has a new project in the works, directing a comedy special starring a fellow comedian. Deadline.com reports that Rob Schneider, who was on "SNL" from 1990-1994, is working with his friend and comedian Max…

The Dinosaur Is No Longer a Dinosaur: Reasons to Be Bullish About the Broadcast Network TV Business

By Chuck Ross In a short but smart speech delivered yesterday, July 17, 2014, at the Television Critics Association’s summer gathering at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CBS Entertainment Chairman Nina Tassler explained why the broadcast network TV…