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Will CBS Replace ‘As the World Turns’ with ‘As the Stomach Turns’?

By the end of September, CBS’s 54-year-old soap opera "As the World Turns" will be over, and it’s possible the network may replace it with an Emeril Lagasse cooking game show, reports Deadline.com. CBS has ordered a pilot for a…

TLC Renews Two Series

TLC has renewed two series, the Hollywood Reporter says. One is "Toddlers and Tiaras," all about child beauty pageants, has been renewed by the network for for a third season, .  The unscripted drama comes back with new episodes on June…

Both Jon Stewart and Craig Ferguson Have Followed in His Footsteps: Former Late Night Host Opts for a Syndicated Fox Talk Show

Former ESPN anchorman, original "Daily Show" star, and one time "Late Late Show" host has decided to return to the talk show beat, reports the New York Times. It’s Craig Kilborn., and he’s in talks to star in a possible…

Sly as a Foxx: Here’s the Latest Hot Rumor of Who Will Replace Simon Cowell

The fact that this is Simon Cowell’s final season on Fox’s "American Idol" has lead to speculation about how might fill his seat, and the current hot name is Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx, reports TV Guide. The publication quotes music industry…

Saget, Hasselhoff, Danza Dominate New A&E Line Up For 2010-2011

Big stars and popular titles dominate the 2010-2011 program schedule for A&E, according to B&C. Among the titles announced today were shows with David Hasselhoff, Bob Saget and Tony Danza. Here’s a look at A&E’s plans: — "Strange Days with…

‘Eastwick’ Star Newman Tapped for “Drop Dead Diva’

Jaime Ray Newman of ABC’s canceled "Eastwick" has been tapped for a role in Lifetime’s "Drop Dead Diva," reports EW.com’s The Ausiello Files.  Newman will play an attorney from a rival law firm with "a killer instinct" and have a…

‘Real Housewives’ Lifts Bravo to Best Monday Ratings Ever

The second season premiere of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" on Bravo gave the network its highest-rated Monday ever, the Wrap reports. The premiere drew 1.64 million viewers in the 18-49 year old demographic, and 2.33 million total viewers….

Real Trouble for ‘Real World’ with $5 Million Lawsuit

A woman who appeared on MTV’s "Real World" has filed a $5 million law suit against the producers and the network claiming she was plyed with liquor and mocked for not agreeing to sex with one of the other participants…

Fox Looking to Go After Broadcast Rights for the Olympics With Substantial Bid

NBC may soon be facing some stiff competition for the rights to broadcast future Olympic games, according to Variety. [Variety has a firewall and might ask you to pay for this story. TVSquad has a free version.] Fox Sports chief David…

Bret Michaels Released from Hospital, to Undergo Physical Therapy

Bret Michaels, the singer and contestant on NBC’s "Celebrity Apprentice," was released from a Phoenix hospital, less than two weeks after he suffered a brain hemorrhage, People.com reports.  Michaels’ doctor said at a press conference Tuesday that he expects him…