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Sixty-Two Percent of Viewers Want Their Regular Shows Tonight, Not More Obama

A recent poll held by TVGuide.com finds that 62% of its readers are fed up with President Barack Obama’s primetime press conferences and would rather watch their regular shows. President Obama will hold his fourth televised press conference Wednesday night….

ABC Picks Up ‘Wipeout’ for Third Season Next Summer

ABC has renewed "Wipeout" for a third season to debut next summer, the Hollywood Reporter says. In its current season, the show has averaged a 3.1 rating among adults 18-49 and 8.8 million viewers. –Sergio Ibarra

Fox’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Returns Strong, Gives Network Win for Tuesday Night.

Fox’s "Hell’s Kitchen" season premiere gave Fox a ratings win Tuesday night, MediaLife Magazine reports. "Kitchen" debuted with a 3.0 rating among adults 18-49 during its two-hour run. Last night’s debut was down 17% from its most recent summer premiere…

‘Nip/Tucks’ Joely Richardson Lands Final Wife Role in Showtime’s ‘Tudors’

"Nip/Tuck" alum Joely Richardson has been tapped to play Catherine Parr, the last of King Henry VIII’s wives, on the Showtime series "The Tudors," Entertainment Weekly reports, citing an unnamed source. Richardson wrapped up filming on "Nip/Tuck" last month. The…

Lifetime to Air ‘Project Runway All-Star Challenge’ Before Season Six Debut; Eight Designers Return to Make it Work

Lifetime is bringing back from of "Project Runway’s" best-known contestants for special "All-Star Challenge" edition of the competition series, Entertainment Weekly reports. The two-hour special will air Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. EST, followed by the sixth season premiere of…

Baldwin Brother Goes Bankrupt; Files for Chapter 11 Protection

One of the well-known brothers of the Baldwin acting family has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Reuters reports. It’s Stephen Baldwin, 43, brother of Emmy-winner Alec Baldwin. He claims he owes more than $2.3 million. According to court documents, he owes about…

Michael J. Kelly Named President-CEO of The Weather Channel Companies

The Weather Channel Companies has tapped Michael J. Kelly, a former president of AOL Media Networks, as the group’s new president/CEO, the Hollywood Reporter reports. In his new role, Kelly will oversee the all of the group’s operations, such as…

Sean Bean to Star in HBO Production Based on Fantasy ‘Thrones’ Books

Sean Bean has been tapped to star in HBO’s "Game of Thrones," inspired by the George R.R. Martin fantasy books, the Hollywood Reporter says. Bean will star in the lead role of Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark. Other actors who have already joined…

‘Burn’ Star Jeffrey Donovan Arrested for Alleged DUI; Released by Miami Beach Authorities

 Jeffrey Donovan, star of USA’s "Burn Notice" was arrested last Sunday, July 12, for allegedly driving under the influence, TMZ.com reports.  The actor was pulled over in Miami Beach, where he was taken into custody and released after a few…

‘Smallville’s’ John Schneider Returns to The CW for Upcoming Season of ‘90210’

 "Smallville" alum John Schneider is returning to The CW in the upcoming season of "90210," E! Online reports. Schneider will play the stepfather of bad boy Liam (Matt Lanter). The two will have conflicts throughout the second season. —Sergio Ibarra