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MSG Enthusiastic About 3-D Sports Future

Last night’s broadcast of NHL hockey in 3D on the MSG network has been declared a success by the network, reports B&C. The game — the New York Rangers vs. the New York Islanders — was the first live 3D sports…

NBC, CBS Aren’t the Only Ones: Lifetime has Jennifer Love Hewitt, Too

Jennifer Love Hewitt isn’t just guest-starring in the NBC pilot “Love Bites,” she’s also going to headline an original movie for Lifetime, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The film, written by Suzanne Martin (“Frasier”) is tentatively titled "The List." Love plays…

Slime-less Nick ‘Big Help’ Award for First Lady

First lady Michelle Obama will get a “Big Help” award from Nickelodeon at its Kids’ Choice Awards Saturday. But, since she won’t be in attendance, she will miss the traditional greeting for winners—a dousing with green slime, the Associated Press…

It’s the End of an Era: MTV Kills Reality Show Pop Culture Titan

A six-year MTV reality series will end its run after this season, EW.com reports. “The Hills,” which brought Heidi Montag and Audrina Patridge to fame, will air the final 12 episodes beginning April 27. “I think we’ve told the story…

CBS Is Getting Its Own Dancing Show, Possibly With a Certain Former ‘Idol’ Judge

First CBS said it will join the chef competition series crush and now the network is adding a dance show, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The network will bring Reveille’s U.K. hit "Got to Dance" Stateside. This dance-off is for “all-ages…

‘Private Practice’ Loses Showrunners

Robert Rovner and Jon Cowan stepped down as executive producers/showrunners of ABC’s "Private Practice," with no immediate replacements being named, reports The Hollywood Reporter. No reason was given for the exit. All the remaining episode stories for the current season…

YouTube Phenom Lands Movie Deal with Nickelodeon, Hopes for Franchise Possibility

Despite baffling adults with his shrill voice and annoying demeanor, YouTube sensation "Fred" is coming to Nickelodeon with a movie of his own, the New York Times reports. The network made the announcement during its upfront presentation in Los Angeles…

‘Miami Vice’ Star Goes Comedic for ABC Pilot

Former "Miami Vice" and "Nash Bridges" star Don Johnson is jumping back into the television medium with a comedy pilot for ABC called "Southern Discomfort," reports The Futon Critic. Oscar-winner Mary Steenburgen is also in the show, playing his wife. The plot…

MSNBC Anchor Denies Senate Run Claimed by Republican Senator

Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown sent a fundraising letter to supporters asking for donations, claiming that he will be going up against MSNBC talk show host Rachel Maddow in the next election, according to The Huffington Post. Maddow has denied that she is…

Multi-season Fox Comedy Gets Its ‘Death’ Notice

Fox is clearing out some of its programming underbrush, as a four-season old Fox sitcom received its cancellation notice, TheWrap reports.  "’Til Death," starring Brad Garrett, has gotten the ax, with Fox confirming the cancellation today. Poor ratings is the…