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Multiple Reports: Charlie Sheen Will Cop to A Short Jail Term

The deal Charlie Sheen’s attorney has made with prosecutors in Aspen, Colorado, will include the actor agreeing to serve 30 days in jail, reports People Magazine and TMZ. On June 7, Sheen, star of CBS’ "Two and a Half Men,"  will appear…

You’ll Never Guess Why ‘Celebrity Rehab’ Has Been Postponed

 VH1 has decided to postpone the upcoming season of the reality series "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," reports TMZ. The reason? They couldn’t find enough celebrities who would agree to appear on the show, which was supposed to have started taping…

Networks Take Aim at Summer Hits with Postseason Schedule

The last few years haven’t resulted in any summer hits for the broadcasters aside from ABC’s "Wipeout" in 2008, and now that broadcast’s 2009-10 season has ended, the networks are gearing up for another try, the Hollywood Reporter reports.  NBC…

As CNN Hits 30, Network Struggles to Find Primetime Success

CNN will turn 30 on Tuesday, but it’s not likely to be a happy birthday, writes Matea Gold in the Los Angeles Times.  As the cable-news network adheres to its nonpartisan stance, it’s found itself on the losing side in…

Product Integration Punches Its Way Into ‘Kimmel’ Intro

Volkswagen cars have started to make appearances during the intro for "Jimmy Kimmel Live," as the talk show continues to dabble with product integration, Ad Week reports.  Through about June 20th Kimmel’s opening has him walking through the streets of Los Angeles…

Will Next Year Be the Last for ‘House’?

Dr. Gregory House could possibly be making his final diagnosis soon, as actor Hugh Laurie is hinting about the conclusion of the successful Fox series, reports Entertainment Weekly. Laurie said he is open to coming back after his contract ends after…

Al and Tipper Gore Are Separating After 40 Years of Marriage

Former Vice President Al Gore and his wife of 40 years, Tipper, are separating, reports USA Today. Gore, who is the co-founder and chair of Current TV, is an Oscar winner for his documentary film "An Inconvenient Truth." Regarding the marital…

Lost in the Shed: ABC Considering a Reboot of a J.J. Abrams Show

An insider at ABC has revealed that the network is developing a new version of  a J.J. Abrams hit, according to E! Online. The series which launched Jennifer Garner into stardom, "Alias," is being considered for a reboot, the article says, though without…

Wrestling Over Intellectual Property: Hulk Hogan Sues Cocoa Pebbles Cereal Maker Over Commercial

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, is suing Post Foods, claiming that the cereal maker used his likeness without permission in a commercial for the food company’s Cocoa Pebbles, the Tampa Tribune reports.  In the commercial in…

Daytime Emmys to Honor Dick Clark, ‘American Bandstand’

The Daytime Emmys will feature a tribute to Hollywood icon Dick Clark and his series "American Bandstand" during next month’s award telecast, Variety reports.  Some of the stars lined up for the tribute include  Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Simon Cowell,…