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Trouble for Another ‘Two and a Half Men’ Star; Did Worries About a Hit Man Cause Taping To be Done Without a Live Audience Last Week?

The FBI has been called in to investigate a death threat alleged by a star of CBS’ "Two and a Half Men." Jon Cryer, who co-stars with Charlie Sheen in the series, has asked the FBI investigate his allegations of…

Supreme Court’s Decision on Political Ads Could Mean Station Windfall

The Supreme Court’s Thursday decision that lifts restrictions on how much corporations and unions can spend on campaign ads could lead to a windfall for local TV stations, B&C reports. Just how much more money will flow to local stations…

Charlie Sheen’s Wife in ICU, Likely Delaying Domestic Violence Hearing

Charlie Sheen’s wife was in an intensive care unit Wednesday as a result of an infection following oral surgery, a development which might delay a court hearing in the domestic violence case against the actor, the Associated Press reports. The…

Mischa Barton’s NYC Landlord Wants Her to Pay Up

Mischa Barton’s landlord has sued the actress in an effort to collect three months’ back rent on her $7,000-a-month New York City apartment, the Associated Press reports. According to the lawsuit, Barton rented the apartment in the Tribeca neighborhood beginning…

Beyonce, Madonna Join Haiti Telethon Lineup; Leonardo DiCaprio Pledges $1 Million

Beyonce and Madonna joined the already star-studded list of performers for Friday’s "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon, the Associated Press reports. Denzel Washington, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and former President Bill Clinton are now expected to participate, as well. Even…

Scripps’ Food and HGTV Settle Retrans Feud with Cablevision

Scripps Networks Interactive’s Food Network and HGTV are back on Cablevision’s 3 million New York-area homes, ending a three-week blackout while the two sides battled over how much the channels were worth, The New York Times reports. No terms were…

NBC Sets March 1 for Leno’s ‘Tonight Show’ Resurrection

NBC has announced that Jay Leno will resume hosting “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” from 11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. beginning March 1. “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” will remain in the 12:35 a.m.-1:35 a.m. slot, where it was before Conan…

Cowell Enlists Boyle, Lewis for Haiti Aid Initiative

"American Idol’s" Simon Cowell said that he is organizing a celebrity recording to raise funds for Haitian relief, reports People magazine. Simon, who announced the recording at he National Television Awards in London on Wednesday, has enlisted Susan Boyle and…

Huge Viewership for Fox News on Election Night

Coverage of the Massachusetts election to fill the seat left vacant by the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was a ratings winner for Fox News, according to Huffington Post. Fox News drew 6.161 million total viewers in prime time, trouncing…

More Food, HGTV on NYC’s WPIX

With no resolution of the standoff in the carriage battle between Cablevision Systems and Scripps Networks Interactive’s Food Network and HGTV, reruns of some shows from the networks will again air on the New York station WPIX on Sunday. Reruns…