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Fran Drescher–Hollywood activist, Democrat and everyone’s favorite Nanny–wants a talk show. She’s told USNews.com’s Washington Whispers blog that she’s talking to both Fox News Channel and MSNBC. Drescher is best known from her years as the star of CBS sitcom “The Nanny.”…
Camille Hughes, one of the cast members of Bravo’s “NYC Prep,” isn’t returning to the Nightingale-Bamford school for her senior year, and there’s speculation that her participation in the show is to blame, says Cityfile. The school wasn’t named in…
Jenna Bush Hager’s first spot for NBC’s “Today” show will air Sept. 18 when the show travels to Texas, says TVNewser.com. The former first daughter, whose pieces are to focus on education, will profile an 11-year-old Dallas motivational speaker who…
The Television Bureau of Advertising is forecasting that total spot revenue in 2010 will rise between 3.6% and 6.1% compared to this year, reports B&C. Local spot revenue is forecast to rise by 1%-3%, with national spot revenue doing better,…
Frank Batten Sr., the retired chairman of Landmark Communications (now Landmark Media Enterprises), died Thursday at age 82 in Norfolk, Va., says the New York Times. Batten started as a copy boy at his uncle’s newspapers and soon was named…
The National Football League said most games affected by its blackout rule will be available starting at midnight Monday in the local markets on a delayed basis, The Hollywood Reporter says. The games will stream on NFL.com for free for…
Maura Tierney has decided to leave NBC’s "Parenthood" because she is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Variety reports. NBC, which had already pushed back the series from a fall to midseason to accommodate Tierney, plans to recast the role, which…
After decades as a reporter and host on "20/20" and other ABC News shows, John Stossel is leaving the network for a multiyear deal with Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, according to TVNewser. Stossel reportedly is going to…
Fox Sports is launching an online division with five Web-only programs, according to Variety, including two with an emphasis on the NFL: "Coach Speak With Brian Billick" and a football-centric talk show called "The Afterparty With Jay Glazer." The new…
On the heels of announcing Megan Fox and U2 for its Sept. 26 season premiere, "Saturday Night Live" will follow up with Ryan Reynolds hosting and Lady Gaga performing on Oct. 3, according to NBC. On Oct. 10, Drew Barrymore…