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NBC took the wraps off the lineup for “The Celebrity Apprentice,” which enters a new era after the network parted ways with host Donald Trump. NBC announced last fall that Arnold Schwarzenegger would be replacing Trump as host. EW.com reports that…
Actor Peter Falk, best remembered for his long run as the rumpled TV detective “Columbo,” is the inspiration behind a bill that’s being considered by lawmakers in Maine, the AP reports. “The bill was crafted by Falk’s daughter, and it protects…
Is there room on the TV landscape for yet another awards show? Fox apparently believes so, as it just took the wraps off plans for the first Electronic Music Awards & Foundation show. Deadline.com reports that the program, which will…
Six-time Oscar nominee Leonardo DiCaprio met with Pope Francis today at the Vatican, where DiCaprio talked with the pontiff about environmental issues and presented him with a book of drawings that the actor said hung above his crib when he…
Endemol Shine North America is bringing aboard a new president of Endemol Shine Studios to oversee scripted operations. Variety reports that the company tapped Sharon Hall for the position. “Hall comes to Endemol Shine after most recently serving as president…
Sinclair Broadcast Group announced it has entered into a “definitive agreement” to acquire the cable outlet Tennis Channel. The station group, which has 171 TV stations in its portfolio, said it will purchase all of the channel’s stock for $350…
Some people have reacted strongly to the announcement that Michael Jackson will be played by Joseph Fiennes. E! News reports that the British actor, who is known for playing William Shakespeare in “Shakespeare in Love,” will play the pop icon…
In a move that could have broad implications for the TV industry, the Federal Communications Commission has proposed new regulations for set-top boxes. The New York Times reports that the move could pave the way for tech companies such as…
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced pre-nominations in six drama performer categories for the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Ten actors and ten actresses are up for outstanding lead performances, with another 10 performers in each…
A big merger of two media companies that has been in the works for a while is being called a done deal. TVNewsCheck reports that Nexstar will acquire Media General in a deal valued at $4.6 billion. “The merger creates…