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Despite Emmy Nomination, Letterman Blackmailer Will Skip the Awards Ceremony

Even though he was nominated for an Emmy, Robert "Joe" Halderman, the news producer who went to jail for trying to blackmail David Letterman, won’t attend the awards ceremony later this month, reports The Hollywood Reporter.  Halderman "wants to return…

Jamie Lee Curtis Questions How TV Remake of ‘True Lies’ Could Work

Jamie Lee Curtis told The Hollywood Reporter that she doubts how a television remake of "True Lies," a film in which she starred, could work.  "What’s beautiful about ‘True Lies’ is the mistaken identity part. So once she knows he’s…

After August Premieres, Showtime Says It Wants More of ‘Weeds’ and ‘The Big C’

After premiering in August, the returning "Weeds" and the new comedy "The Big C" were given renewals by Showtime, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog.  "Weeds," which is in its sixth season, and the freshman "The Big C"…

Report: Playboy Offers ‘Jersey Shore’ Star $400,000 to Pose Naked

Playboy magazine is offering a "Jersey Shore" star $400,000 to pose naked, reports RadarOnline.com.  The offer may face contractual obstacles from the MTV reality show, however, the article says. The negotiations started at $200,000 and the offer of $400,000 would require the…

‘House’ Actor Will Be Absent for Much of This Season

A regular character on Fox’s "House" will be absent for more than just a few episodes this season, reports EW.com’s The Ausiello Files.  Olivia Wilde’s character Thirteen will appear this season, but won’t return until well into the year, according to…

Oprah Winfrey Taps Reality Producer to Create a Talk Show for OWN Similar to ‘The View’

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN, the daytime talk-show host’s new cable network, has signed Mark Burnett to a deal to create a daily talk show with similarities to "The View," reports the New York Post.  The show will feature multiple hosts, similar…

Oscar Winner Discussing Guest Role on ‘Glee’

An Oscar-winning actor is in negotiations to join Fox’s "Glee" for two episodes in November, reports E! Online.  Gwyneth Paltrow would play a substitute teacher who takes over the glee club when Will Schuester gets sick, the story says. The…

With New Anchor Coming to WPIX-TV, New York Station’s Longtime Anchors Expected to Be Moved Into Lower-Profile Jobs

Longtime New York anchors Kaity Tong and Jim Watkins will be moved into lower-profile positions at WPIX-TV as the Tribune-owned station is hiring a new anchor to lead its 10 p.m. newscasts solo, reports the New York Daily News.  The…

Michael Douglas, Battling Cancer, Finds it Difficult to Talk and Doesn’t Speak at ‘Wall Street 2’ Premiere

Michael Douglas, who is undergoing treatment for a cancerous tumor in his throat, didn’t speak at the premiere for "Wall Street 2," reports PopEater.com. The treatment is leaving him tired and making it difficult for him to speak, the story…

New Syndicated First-Run Shows Finish Even with Debuts, While Sitcoms Start off Weak

The two new first-run shows in syndication, Sony’s "Nate Berkus" and CBS Television Distribution’s "Swift Justice with Nancy Grace," finished their first weeks with ratings even with their debut ratings, while syndicated sitcoms debuted weakly, reports B&C.  "Nate Berkus" averaged…