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Obamas to Appear on ‘Idol Gives Back’

First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama have taped a special message for inclusion in the Fox TV special, "Idol Gives Back," reports FoxNews.com. The show, which will air on Wednesday, April 21 at 8 p.m., has already lined…

Why We Love ‘The Simpson’s: In An Upcoming Christmas Episode Marge Has a Dream in Which She is Visited the Most Powerful Force in The Universe

Al Jean, executive producer of "The Simpsons," explained to Entertainment Weekly’s Popwatch that in a Christmas dream, Marge has an important visitor.  Said Jean to EW, “Marge Simpson receives a nighttime visit from the most powerful force in the universe who…

Has There Ever Been a Project That’s Been More On Again and Off Again? The Latest: ‘Arrested Development’ Star Now Says There’s Won’t Be A Movie Based on the Series

Despite all the talk and gossip about a big screen version of Fox’s Emmy-winning sitcom "Arrested Development," actor David Cross says it’s not going to happen, reports TVSquad.com. Cross told editor Joel Keller that too much time has passed since…

Co-Creator of ‘Pimp My Ride’ (and Former ‘Survivor’ Producer) Arrested as a Suspect In His Wife’s Death

The co-creator of "Pimp My Ride"–and former "Survivor" producer–Bruce Beresford-Redman, was arrested yesterday in Cancun, Mexico, after his wife, Mónica, was found dead, according to the Associated Press..  Mexican officials told the AP that Beresford-Redman was being held as a suspect in…

Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated William H. Macy Is ‘Shameless’ on Showtime

Showtime has picked up the drama "Shameless," based on the British series of the same name, the Hollywood Reporter reports. Showtime is giving "Shameless" a 12-episode order. The show focuses on a recession-suffering Chicago family with an alcoholic father, played…

DirecTV To Sponsor Commercial Free Hour on MLB Network

Satellite giant DirecTV has decided to sponsor an hour-block of programming on MLB Network called "Solid 60 presented by DirecTV," reports B&C. The hour begins on April 9, and will continue each Friday night at 9:30 p.m. "Solid 60" is…

Sarah Jessica Parker Producing Art-Based Competition Reality Series for Cable

An art-based competition show, "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist," which is co-executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker, will have its cable premiere on Wed., June 9 at 11 p.m. So says Bravo, the network where the show will air….

New Talk Show Gets ‘Firm Go’ for U.S. Syndication

The Canadian talk show "Steven and Chris" is making a trip south of the border to the United States as PPI Releasing preps the show for syndication in the U.S., the distribution company announced today. "Steven and Chris," starring Steven…

Another Actor Who Was on ‘Dynasty’ Passes Away

Last week it was John Forsythe, who played family patriarch Blake Carrington on "Dynasty," died. Now, less than a week later, the actor who played his brother on the ABC primetime soap, Christopher Cazenove, has also passed away, reports the Daily…

Comedy Central Renews ‘Tosh.0’ for Third Season

Comedy Central has renewed the Daniel Tosh comedy show "Tosh.0" for a third season, the network said. The network has ordered a minimum of 29 episodes, which will premiere on Wednesday, January 12 at 10:30 p.m. The second season is…