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CBS Corp. and Viacom appear to have moved closer to a merger, with the CBS Corp. board of directors inching toward initiating talks, Variety reports, citing multiple sources close to the situation. “The move has been expected for months, although…
Facebook’s unauthorized collection of the email address books of more than 1.5 million users will be the focus of an investigation by the New York State attorney general’s office, The New York Times reports, citing two sources who were briefed…
Disney on Thursday announced the appointment of a new president of marketing for ABC Entertainment and Disney Television Studios, naming Shannon Ryan to the post. The announcement was made by Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, and Craig Hunegs, president…
The free two-day shipping that Amazon provides as a perk to Prime members is going to be cut down to one-day shipping, CNET reports, citing Amazon finance chief Brian Olsavsky on today’s earnings call. CNET reports that Olsavsky “said Amazon…
Lifetime announced dates today for the launches of some summer programs, including the new series “Ms. T’s Music Factory” and “Cheerleader Generation.” Also announced today were launch dates for new seasons of “Dance Moms” and “Married at First Sight.” “Dance…
A broadcast drama series is looking for a new showrunner after the show’s creator and current showrunner stepped down. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Stacy McKee is leaving ABC’s sophomore drama “Station 19,” a “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff focusing…
This fall is shaping up as a boom period for the television syndication business, with the most national debuts on tap in seven years, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. Among the high-profile projects are talk shows starring Kelly Clarkson…
One of the original stars of the A&E reality show “Storage Wars” was hospitalized with what’s described as broken bones and other internal injuries following a traffic collision. TMZ reports that Barry Weiss was involved in a serious motorcycle accident…
A long-running cable series will wrap it up after one last season, with plans announced today by A&E to celebrate the 10th and final season of “Wahlburgers.” The season will premiere Wednesday, May 15. “The final season will continue to…
Press release from Disney, April 25, 2019: Marketing and communications professional Shannon Ryan has been named president of Marketing for ABC Entertainment and Disney Television Studios, it was announced today by Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, and Craig Hunegs,…