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Emmy-Winning Actor Joins CBS’s Upcoming ‘Madam Secretary’

The CBS drama series “Madam Secretary,” scheduled to debut this fall, has added an Emmy-winning actor to the lineup. Deadline.com reports that character actor Zeljko Ivanek will take on a regular role on the series, following a guest spot in…

‘SNL’ Alum to Create and Star in HBO Series

A popular alum of "Saturday Night Live" will create and star in a series for HBO. According to a scoop by our good friend Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com, "Bill Hader has signed an exclusive development deal with HBO to create…

Where Are Hollywood’s Union Jobs Going? Three States May Be the Biggest Beneficiaries of Runaway Production

Calling three states "the Runaway 3," a report today on Deadline.com cites rapid expansion in production-related trade union membership in identifying where much of the runaway production is heading after it leaves Hollywood. "The once-tiny IATSE [International Alliance of Theatrical…

Competition Finales Lose Ground; New Fox Series Opens to Low Numbers

The season finales for two broadcast competition franchises showed year-to-year erosion Tuesday night, while a new Fox series had a soft turnout for its premiere, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the finale of…

‘Burning Love’ Producers Sign Deal With Fox for Digital Projects

Jonathan Stern and Keith Quinn of the faux-reality show “Burning Love” have signed a first-look deal with Fox, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fox will distribute their projects on digital platforms such as Hulu, but will also develop them for…

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Pat Sajak Stirs Up Hornets’ Nest With ‘Unpatriotic Racists’ Tweet

Pat Sajak, the longtime host of “Wheel of Fortune,” was the target of a backlash on social media after he described people who are concerned about climate change as “unpatriotic racists,” reports TheWrap.com. “I now believe global warming alarmists are…

TV Talk Show Host Starts Campaign to Buy the L.A. Clippers

A late-night talk show host has started a crowd-funding campaign through Indiegogo to raise money buy the Los Angeles Clippers. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that Arsenio Hall launched the campaign to purchase the NBA team from Donald…

In a Surprise, the Home of WJM and Mary Richards Beats Out New Orleans to Land the Super Bowl in 2018

"NFL owners … surprisingly spurned New Orleans … for the 2018 Super Bowl at their meeting in Atlanta on Tuesday [May 20, 2014]," reports the New York Post. Minneapolis — home to the fictional Mary Richards and WJM of the…

‘Duck Dynasty’ Cast Members Set Guinness World Record

Cast members of the A&E reality show “Duck Dynasty” now own a world record. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Robertson family members Willie, Korie, Jase, Missy and Uncle Si, among others, helped set a Guinness World Record for…

Fox Business Set to Roll Out New Show

Fox Business News will debut a new show next month hosted by a man who has been a contributor to the network since 2007. TVNewser.com reports that the cable channel has set a June 2 premiere for "Making Money with…