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Microsoft Corp. today announced plans for massive layoffs along with a $7.6 billion write-down. The Wall Street Journal reports that the company plans to cut as many as 7,800 jobs. The write-down is related to Microsoft’s $9 billion acquisition of…
Cable pioneer Glenn R. Jones has died at age 85, according to a number of media reports. “Glenn R. Jones borrowed $400 against his Volkswagen in 1967 and turned it into a cable television empire that influences the way we…
A docuseries that has been embraced by viewers and hailed by critics as “the next evolution in Alaska programming” has been picked up for season two. Animal Planet announced the renewal of “The Last Alaskans.” The cable channel will air…
In the latest fallout for embattled entertainer Bill Cosby, a statue of the comedian was removed Tuesday night from a theme park run by Disney, according to media reports. Meanwhile, ABC News reports that the LAPD confirmed Cosby, 77, faces…
One 22-year-old diva is out and another is in at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Los Angeles Times reports that Ariana Grande has pulled out and Demi Lovato will take her place at the concert held as part…
A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of 50,700 “instances of aggravated computer break-ins” after being involved in a series of high-profile cyber-attacks. BBC News reports that the teen, Julius Kivimaki of Finland, has not been jailed, despite the severity…
Press release from Animal Planet, July 7, 2015: Animal Planet today announced the renewal of THE LAST ALASKANS for a second season. The original docuseries has been hailed by critics and audiences alike and referred to as “the next evolution…
Press release from Comedy Central, July 8, 2015: Trey Parker and Matt Stone have reached a new deal with Comedy Central® to extend “South Park” by three seasons and 30 episodes, taking the longest-running primetime scripted series in cable though…
According to the website of ABC News, “Subway has suspended ties with its longtime spokesman Jared Fogle after the FBI searched his house Tuesday. “‘Subway and Jared Fogle have mutually agreed to suspend their relationship due to the current investigation,’ the…
Rosie Perez is leaving ABC’s “The View,” writes our good friend Lisa de Moraes at Deadline.com. “‘Our friend Rosie Perez has decided to leave the show to pursue full time her love for acting,’ [‘The View’s’ executive producer] Bill…