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A comedian known for his many television appearances and for his film roles has been treated for prostate cancer and has early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, People magazine reports. Billy Connolly has "fully recovered" from the surgery, according to a…
The 2013-14 television season got a jump-start Monday night as the first new broadcast series launched, and as usual the big question is which shows will catch on with both viewers and advertisers. Fox’s early premiere of "Sleepy Hollow" Monday…
CNN apparently has an "uphill battle with viewers" with its reboot of "Crossfire," as the half-hour show saw its ratings plunge during its first week on air, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. "Crossfire" debuted Sept. 9 with modest time-slot…
NBC has bought a comedy project with a title that is likely to draw attention. Deadline.com reports that the network is developing "My Parents Are Too F**king Happy," from actress Krysten Ritter and feature writer Heather Hach. Ritter knows the…
A prison sentence has been handed down against an extortionist who targeted embattled television chef Paula Deen. TMZ.com reports that Thomas Paculis was sentenced to two years in prison. Paculis allegedly threatened to release "true and damning" information about Deen’s…
AMC, where the zombie series "The Walking Dead" has been a monster hit, plans to add another zombie show to its lineup. The new series will launch in 2015, writes Bill Carter in The New York Times. "The network announced…
Britney Spears is now a Vegas act. The 31-year-old pop superstar, known for her string of hits including "Oops!… I Did It Again" and "Baby One More Time," announced today on "Good Morning America" that she has inked a deal…
HBO has given a series order to a new drama from Damon Lindelof, whose earlier TV projects have included "Lost" and "Crossing Jordan." Deadline.com reports that the pay-cable network gave a 10-episode order for "The Leftovers," based on a book…
Jerry Seinfeld, a longtime New York Mets fan, will reunite with former Mets star Keith Hernandez, who was a guest on a memorable episode of "Seinfeld" that included the infamous "Magic Loogie" incident. (See the clip below.) Seinfeld will be…
Lifetime is developing a drama set in a dystopian future where women have stopped having babies. TheWrap.com reports that the cable channel gave a pilot order to the project, "The Lottery." The drama looks at what happens as the human…