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Record Audience Tunes in for ‘Deadliest Catch’ Episode Addressing Passing of Capt. Phil Harris

About 5.54 million viewers tuned in to watch Tuesday’s episode of Discovery’s "Deadliest Catch," which is one of several planned to address the passing of Captain Phil Harris, the largest audience in the show’s history, reports EW.com’s Hollywood Insider blog. …

Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Hasn’t Yet Been Asked to Return as ‘Housewife’

Countess LuAnn de Lesseps says she’s unsure if she’ll return to "The Real Housewives of New York City," reports People.com.  "We haven’t been asked back yet. So, you know, let’s see if the show is renewed for another season and…

‘Precious’ Actress Paula Patton in Talks to Join ‘Law & Order: SVU’ as ADA

"Precious" star Paula Patton is in discussions to join "Law & Order: SVU" as a full-time assistant district attorney, reports EW.com’s The Ausiello Files.  She would be succeeding Sharon Stone in the role, who joined for four episodes as ADA…

Report: Gary Coleman Got Restraining Order Against Ex-Wife Three Months Before He Died

The late Gary Coleman received a restraining order against his ex-wife, Shannon Price, three months before he died, but failed to serve it on her, the New York Post reports.  That means the restraining order wasn’t valid. But as earlier…

Tiki Barber Claims He Can’t Pay Divorce Settlement After Losing ‘Today’ Gig

Tiki Barber claims he’s out of money and unable to pay the divorce settlement requested by his wife after losing his job on the "Today" show because of the scandal created when he ditched his family for an intern, reports…

Report: ABC and NBC Are Paying for High-Profile News Interviews

The New York Post is charging that ABC and NBC are paying for high-profile news interviews, with ABC shelling out at least $100,000 for an interview with the mother of accused murderer Joran van der Sloot that will appear on…

DirecTV Worries Comcast Will Create ‘Online Loophole’ After NBCU Merger to Stream NBC Content to Internet

DirecTV is highlighting its concern to the government that rival Comcast will use its merger with NBC Universal to find an "online loophole" and stream NBC content to Internet customers, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.  DirecTV’s concerns were outlined in comments…

‘Jersey Shore’ Men Agreed to Pose Shirtless for Village Voice Cover — Although Weren’t Told It Was for Annual ‘Queer Issue’

"Jersey Shore" cast members Vinny Gaudagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino agreed to pose shirtless and flex their abs for a Village Voice photo shoot, although weren’t told the picture would be used for the cover of the…

HBO Looking to Sell ‘True Blood’ To Basic Cable Networks

HBO is looking to sell its hit vampire show "True Blood" to basic cable networks, report Paige Albiniak and Jon Lafayette in B&C.  HBO Enterprises President Charles Schreger is handling HBO’s efforts to sell the show in the U.S., and…

CBS, Viacom and Time Warner in Talks with Hulu to Add TV Shows to Paid Subscription Service

CBS, Viacom and Time Warner are in talks with Hulu to add their television shows to Hulu’s planned subscription service, Bloomberg News reports.  The $9.95-a-month service needs more content to get consumers to pay up, the story points out, as…