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A&E Has Its Best January Ratings Ever

Fueled by successful series "Intervention," "Dog The Bounty Hunter," “Hoarders,” “Steven Segal Lawman" and "Paranormal State," the A&E Network says it had the strongest January in the network’s history, citing Nielsen figures. Among all key demos, including adults 18-34, 18-49,…

No More Series TV for Two ‘Lost’ Stars

Two of the stars of ABC’s ‘Lost’ have said that this will be the last time they do a television series, reports E! Online. Matthew Fox, who previously starred in ‘Party of Five’ on Fox, said at the ‘Lost’ premiere in…

Schueler Named Cablevision Executive VP

Cablevision Systems has named Charles R. Schueler executive VP of communications and community relations, a new position. Schueler will continue to serve as Cablevision’s chief communications officer and strategist as well as primary spokesperson, responsible for all the company’s communications, media…

Moriba Made Exec Producer of CNN’s ‘In America’

CNN has named producer Geraldine Moriba executive producer of its "In America" unit, a new division of CNN that is going to expand the “In America” franchise. Soledad O’Brien is the "In America" anchor. — Allison J. Waldman

‘We Are the World’ Remade for Haitian Relief With Streisand, Dion, Pink and Others

Quincy Jones remade the charity record "We Are the World" for Haitian aid with over 80 current musical stars and celebrities coming together for the recording session, including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Pink, the Black-Eyed Peas and others, reports the…

John Wells, Who Was Behind One of the Most Successful Medical Dramas of All Time—NBC’s ‘ER’— Gets Go Ahead For New Medical Show Pilot From Another Network

John Wells, whose "ER" was a big hit for NBC and one of the most popular shows on TV ever, has received the go-ahead for another medical show pilot,  reports The Hollywood Reporter. This time he’ll be working for CBS. The…

Writers of Movie Blockbusters Love TV Too, Set up Shop at 20th Century Fox TV

A writing team proficient at producing summer movie blockbusters have put together a three-year TV studio deal at 20th Century Fox TV, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The team is Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, who were also behind  the movies "Transformers: Revenge…

Stray E-Mail From News Anchorman Meant for His Producer Spurs Bizarre Bitter Custody Fight

A misfired e-mail has led a Brazilian anchorman into a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife, a New York model he accuses of conning a judge into letting her kidnap their daughter, the New York Daily News reports. Rony Curvelo,…

‘Deadliest Catch’ Captain Has Surgery After Stroke

The captain of the crab fishing boat the “Cornelia Marie,” whose exploits have been chronicled on Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” for five seasons, had surgery over the weekend in Alaska after suffering a stroke Friday, EW.com reports. Phil Harris’ sons,…

Grammy Winners Take Center Stage at NBA All-Star Game

Grammy winners Shakira, Alicia Keys and Usher will perform during the NBA’s Feb. 14 All-Star game, the Associated Press reports. Shakira and Keys will perform during halftime; Usher will sing during the introductions of the players. –Elizabeth Jensen