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CNN Fixture Exits the Network After More Than Two Decades

A fixture on CNN is headed out the door after more than 20 years at the cable news channel. TheWrap.com reports that longtime CNN national correspondent Susan Candiotti is exiting the network. In an email to colleagues Tuesday, Candiotti wrote:…

Past Three Years Have Been the Most Deadly for Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists said the past three years have been the deadliest period for journalists that the group has ever recorded. In 2014, international journalists were killed at a higher rate than in recent years. The group reports:…

ESPN Wooing Fired NFL Coach

After a round of coach firings in the NFL, ESPN appears poised to snap up one of the ousted coaches as an on-air personality and analyst. TheWrap.com reports that the sports net is in talks with New York Jets head…

‘Dating Naked’ Creator Dies

The creator and executive producer of reality shows including “Extreme Makeover” and “Dating Naked” has died. Deadline.com reports that Howard Schultz, the founder and CEO of Lighthearted Entertainment, died unexpectedly Monday while on vacation with his family in Hawaii. He…

What’s the Most Unpopular Company in America? Hint: It Provides Cable Service

The most unpopular company in the U.S. is a cable-service provider, according to a new study. MarketWatch reports that the company is Time Warner Cable. Time Warner Cable placed last on the December 2014 edition of the University of Michigan’s…

‘Real Housewives’ Daughter Shooting Reality Show Pilot

The daughter of a “Real Housewives” star is taping a pilot for her own reality show. E! News reports that Gia Giudice, the daughter of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice, is at the center of the new…

FBI Refutes Theory About Sony Hack

The FBI has concluded that one of the theories about the hacking attack against Sony — that a disgruntled Sony employee was the cause — doesn’t stand up, reports Politico. FBI investigators met for three hours Tuesday with cyber intelligence…

Christine Cavanaugh Dead at 51 — She Was the Voice of Babe the Pig, Along With Characters on ‘Rugrats’ and Other Animated Shows

Christine Cavanaugh, who provided the voice for the title character in “Babe” and for Chuckie on “Rugrats,” has died, reports the Los Angeles Times. She was 51. Cavanaugh died Dec. 22 at her home in Cedar City, Utah. Details about…

Joan Collins Is Now a Dame — Other Actors Also Honored

“Dynasty” star Joan Collins has been awarded the title of Dame by the Order of the British Empire, the Associated Press reports. The honor is the female equivalent of knight. Collins, 81, was given the honor as part of Queen…

TVWeek Takes Wraps Off Holiday Schedule

TVWeek will close early today, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, and will remain closed through the New Year’s holiday weekend. We will publish our morning newsletter today but will not publish our regular newsletters the remainder of the week. As always,…