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Blagojevich to Compete on NBC’s ‘Celebrity’

Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod “Blago” Blagojevich has agreed to be a contestant on NBC and Granada America’s upcoming revival of “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!” The network confirmed the news Tuesday night, but said Mr. Blagojevich’s participation…

NBC Renews ‘SVU,’ Although Stars Have Yet to Commit

NBC has officially greenlit another season of “Law & Order: SVU”—but it’s still unclear if the show’s lead actors will be back. The network confirmed Tuesday that it had picked up producer Dick Wolf’s “SVU” for its 11th season, an…

Tarantino to Mentor ‘Idol’ Hopefuls

Film director Quentin Tarantino will be the guest mentor on this week’s movie-themed episode of “American Idol,” MTV News reports. According to close friend Eli Roth, Tarantino is a big fan of the show, the site says. Tarantino has previously…

FNC’s John Moody Exits for News Corp.

Fox News Channel’s John Moody is leaving the network to work for parent company News Corp., TVNewser reports. Moody, the channel’s executive VP of editorial, made the announcement today in his daily memo to staff members, the site says. Michael…

Sheridan, Cherry Discuss ‘Desperate’ Departure

Nicollette Sheridan said Marc Cherry’s decision to kill off her character Edie on “Desperate Housewives” will have “devastating ramifications,” US Weekly reports, citing an upcoming article in TV Guide. She accuses Cherry of ignoring her in the opening credits, and…

London to Buy KBMT-TV in Texas

London Broadcasting Co. has an agreement to buy KBMT-TV, an ABC affiliate in Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas, from Michael McKinnon for $25 million, TVNewsday reports, citing an FCC filing. London Broadcasting is run by former Gaylord Entertainment CEO Terry London and…

Blind ‘Idol’ Hopeful Kept Woes Mum

Blind “American Idol” finalist Scott McIntyre, who was recently booted from the show, said he decided to keep his history of kidney failure and a transplant under wraps while on the show because “I didn’t want all of my challenges…

Lil’ Kim Nabs Top ‘Dancing’ Points

Rapper Lil’ Kim and her dance partner, Derek Hough, earned the highest ratings on Monday night’s “Dancing With the Stars” for their 1950s jive dance program, the New York Daily News reports. Favorite Gilles Marini, a French actor, slipped below…

CBS Taps Tepper to Investigate

CBS has named former ABC News chief investigative producer Len Tepper as its chief of investigative projects, Broadcasting & Cable reports. He has won two Emmys and three Peabody Awards for his investigative work, the trade paper says, and will…

Discovery Buys Microsoft Ad Space

Discovery Channel has purchased most of Microsoft’s available inventory today on products such as MSN and Xbox Live to promote the return of its show “Deadliest Catch,” Multichannel News reports. The ad campaign uses video, interactive media and in-game advertising…