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‘Real World: D.C.’ Airs Least Watched Finale in Series History

MTV’s "Real World: D.C." drew 1.1 million viewers during its finale on Wednesday, ranking it as the least-watched "Real World" finale in series history, the Washington Post reports. The D.C. iteration of the show failed to attracted viewers during the…

NBC Reverses Stance on iPad Viewing

A day after Apple revealed that the iPad would include free streaming of CBS and ABC programs and NBC was anticipated to follow their lead, NBC has decided not to play ball, reports the New York Times. NBC will now…

Fox Looking for $650,000 Per :30 for Commercials in ’24’ Finale

Advertisers looking to buy air time for the Fox finale of ’24’ will have to pay $650,000 per 30 second spot, reports Ad Age. Anticipating a big audience for the series finale — as opposed to just the season finale —…

Was Neal McDonough Fired Over What He Says His Religion Says He Can’t Do?

Former "JAG" star David James Elliott replaced Neal McDonough in the ABC dramedy "Scoundrels," and now it appears the reason for the switch in actors had to do with McDonough’s religion, reports Deadline.com. A devout Catholic, McDonough reportedly objected to doing…

‘Ugly Betty’ Star Says ABC Didn’t Do Enough to Prevent Cancellation

ABC’s "Ugly Betty" is through at the end of this season, and one of its cast members said he believes the show had a lot more seasons in it, if ABC had done more to help it out. Tony Plana,…

Controversial Los Angeles Laker Gets Reality Show

Hot on the heels of NFL player Chad Ochocinco grabbing his own reality show, another controversial sports figure, this time from the NBA, is getting a chance to be a reality star. LA Laker star Ron Artest is teaming with…

Networks Developing Episode Streaming Capabilities for Apple iPad Launch

When consumers get their hands on the new Apple iPad this Saturday, April 3, they will discover that ABC and CBS television shows are available on the new device, reports the New York Times. By the end of April, NBC…

Former CNBC Reporter Lands at CBS’ ‘Early Show’

Yet another cable reporter makes the move to broadcast, as CBS picks up a former CNBC reporter. News reporter Rebecca Jarvis is taking on the role as newsreader on the Saturday edition of CBS’s "The Early Show," reports B&C. Jarvis…

USA Sets Summer Premieres for ‘Burn Notice,’ ‘Royal Pains’

USA is getting original this summer, as its slate of programs get set to return with new episodes starting in June. USA’s drama series "Burn Notice" and "Royal Pains" return in June, while "White Collar" and "Psych" come back in…

Leno Says He AND Conan ‘Got Screwed,’ Doesn’t Understand the Criticism From Moving Back to 11:30

Talking with "View" co-host Joy Behar backstage at "The Tonight Show," Jay Leno said he expects ousted host Conan O’Brien to be back in the late-night fray to compete again, CNN reports. Behar asked Leno if he’s still upset about…