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Fox Orders Reality Pilot ‘Panic Attack’

Fox has ordered a reality show pilot called "Panic Attack," in which contestants are made to face their biggest fears, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The show, from "Hell’s Kitchen" producer A. Smith & Co., will employ the married therapists Nik…

History’s ‘America The Story of Us’ Draws Record Ratings for Special

History’s "America The Story of Us" became the highest-rated and most-watched special ever for the network, B&C reports. The first night of the special was watched by 5.7 million total viewers, including 2.6 million in the 18- to 49-year-old demographic…

‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Ratings Spike, Likely Due to Bret Michaels’ Medical Woes

Ratings for NBC’s "Celebrity Apprentice" spiked on Sunday’s edition of the program, most likely because of fan concern over the critical medical condition of contestant Bret Michaels, EW.com‘s Hollywood Insider blog reports. Michaels, who suffered a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage last…

Stephen King’s Syfy Pilot Adds Director Adam Kane

Stephen King’s supernatural pilot "Haven," which is being created for the Syfy Channel and Canada’s Showcase Television, has tapped Adam Kane to direct, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Kane, whose credits include "The Mentalist" and "Heroes," will be directing Emily Rose…

Gosselin Kids Given State Labor Greenlight to Star in ‘Kate Plus 8’

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has given the greenlight for the eight Gosselin children to star in their mother’s latest reality show, TLC’s "Kate Plus Eight," TMZ reports. A representative for the state’s labor department said that paperwork…

‘West Wing’ Alum Gets Guest Spot on ‘Californication’

Showtime’s "Californication" has cast former "West Wing" star and recent addition to NBC’s "Parks and Recreation" Rob Lowe in a guest role, the Hollywood Reporter says. Lowe will play an actor looking to play David Duchovny’s Hank Moody in the…

The Cooking Channel, Premiering May 31, Announces Summer Slate

On May 31, the Fine Living Channel relaunch as The Cooking Channel, broadcasting to nearly 50 million homes, reports Multichannel News. At the Scripps upfront on April 20, plans were announced for The Cooking Channel including a show about cocktails…

‘Simpsons’ Shows Support for ‘South Park’ … Sorta

After Comedy Central censored the ever-controversial "South Park" for its plot regarding the prophet Muhammad last week, comedians have come to the support of "Park," including Comedy Central’s own Jon Stewart. Now, the producers of Fox’s "The Simpsons" have thrown in some…

Tampa Bay Rays’ Broadcaster Part of Airline Rescue Team

Former Major League Baseball player and manager Keven Kennedy, currently broadcasting for the Tampa Bay Rays, was part of a group of men who jumped in to subdue an agitated passenger on a cross-country Delta Airlines flight, reports Mediaite.com. The…

It’s Official: ‘Legend of the Seeker’ is Dead

Two seasons in syndication seems to be it for ABC Studios’ action drama "Legend of the Seeker," reports Entertainment Weekly. According the Michael Ausiello’s sources, fantasy show has been canceled. The show has been hanging on by a thread since…