VH1 Lays Off Staffers
Cable channel VH1 has cut a number of staff positions. Deadline.com reports that the channel let go the bulk of its New York development and production team. The story reports that as many as 13 positions were cut. The team…
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Hollywood Execs Accused of Sex Abuse Refute Allegations
Three Hollywood insiders who are targeted by lawsuits accusing them of sexual abuse have responded to the allegations, with all three men denying that the accusations have any merit, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "TV executive Garth Ancier, former Disney…
Reality Show Contestant in Medically Induced Coma, Critically Injured in Accident
One of the contestants on a broadcast reality television show is in a medically induced coma after an accident. E! Online reports that Eric Hill, one of the suitors on the upcoming season of ABC's "The Bachelorette," was placed in…
HBO Project Recasts Robert De Niro Role
An HBO miniseries is replacing Robert De Niro in the lead role. Deadline.com reports that De Niro exited the pay-cable channel's project “Criminal Justice,” which was a passion project of the late James Gandolfini. De Niro stepped in to succeed…
Actress Lands Gig That Will Make Her the Youngest Talk Show Host Ever
The star of a 2006 feature film is set to become the youngest-ever TV talk show host. The Los Angeles Times' Show Tracker reports that “Akeelah and the Bee” star Keke Palmer will earn that distinction when she starts a…
Comcast Lashes Out at Netflix
Comcast is going on the offensive against Netflix. TheWrap.com reports that the move comes after Netflix criticized Comcast's proposed merger with Time Warner Cable, with the cable giant saying that the streaming service’s opposition is “based on inaccurate claims and…
‘Meet the Press’ Host David Gregory Opens Up About Long-Running NBC Show’s Current Struggles
In an interview with The Washington Post, “Meet the Press” host David Gregory said the show is fighting “like hell” to improve its ratings. “And it’s tough right now. It’s a fight,” Gregory said. “I’m not just trying to sell…
‘Real Housewives’ Brawl Sparks Response From Civil Rights Group
A brawl on the Bravo reality show “Real Housewives of Atlanta” has raised concern from the civil rights group ColorOfChange.org, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. In a statement, the group says the fight demonstrates a “pattern of violent, stereotypical…
Reality TV Personality Arrested, Accused of Kidnapping and Threatening to Kill Prostitute
A man who has been featured on a reality program is accused of kidnapping and threatening to kill a prostitute. Citing a copy of the arrest report, The Hollywood Reporter says Tim Zickuhr, a driver from History's spinoff series “Ice…
Study Finds Sharp Increase in Cord Cutting
A new study appears to confirm what many in the television industry already believe: Cord cutting is gaining momentum. Citing the study from Experian Marketing Services, Circa reports that about 7.6 million U.S. households — 6.5% of all households in…