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Anthony Spinner, a producer on “Baretta,” filed a lawsuit against ABC and Touchstone Television claming that back in 1977 he was paid $30,000 by the network to write a pilot that eventually became “Lost,” TMZ reports. Spinner cites numerous…
Fourteen minority broadcasters appealed to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner for help, arguing that their business is in danger of extinction, B&C reports. In their appeal, which also went to a number of key legislators, the broadcasters said they would like…
HBO is joining the trial run of Comcast’s “On Demand Online” service, which will allow subscribers to watch cable programming online as long as it is part of their cable packages, B&C reports. HBO, and its sibling service, Cinemax, will provide about…
Vanessa Hudgens, 20, star of all of Disney’s "High School Musical" TV and theatrical movies, has taken on a more adult role. She’ll play a hooker in the film "Sucker Punch." “I’m playing a character named Blondie and it’s set…
Ryan Seacrest, host of “American Idol," has closed deal with CKX, parent of “Idol” producer 19 Entertainment, worth $15 million per year for the next three years, The Hollywood Reporter reports. The deal ties Seacrest exclusively to "Idol" (or any CKX…
CBS’ “Survivor” wants its first winner, Richard Hatch, back for a 10th anniversary edition that starts shooting next month, but first he has to get permission from federal authorities to cut short a home confinement sentence, the New York Post…
Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, is trying to get Michael’s kids to commence a world tour as The Jackson Three — despite family members accusing him of trying to "exploit them, " Fox News reports. —Chuck Ross