Logo

Broadcast

Update on the F-Bomb-Spewing Rookie TV News Guy: He’s Now an Internet Sensation … Oh Yeah — And He’s Been Fired

Things have been happening fast in the life of wannabe TV news guy A.J. Clemente, and not in a good way. No sooner did he get his big break in the business — landing a job as weekend co-anchor on…

Series That Survived on Cable After Being Canceled on Broadcast: Canceled Again

A series that had two separate lives — first on broadcast and a second incarnation on cable — appears to have run out of chances. Comedy Central announced today that it is canceling “Futurama,” the Los Angeles Times reports. The…

NBC Sports Announcer Arrested

An announcer who has been a fixture of TV sports for decades was arrested over the weekend. The Associated Press reports that "Sunday Night Football" announcer Al Michaels was arrested Friday night on suspicion of drunken driving. Michaels, 68, was…

Video: Bad First Day on the Job for Rookie News Anchor — He Gets Himself Suspended After Filling the Airwaves With F-Bomb and More

A TV newsman making his debut as weekend co-anchor for a local TV station had what can only be called a disastrous first day on the job. EW.com reports: “Newly minted news anchor A.J. Clemente must have been excited about…

Lead Singer for Well-Known Rock Band Dies

The lead singer of a rock band that gained international success with a 1991 hit song has died. People magazine reports that Chrissy Amphlett, lead singer of the Divinyls, died Sunday at her home in New York at 53. Amphlett’s…

Death on Chinese TV Show Could Have Repercussions for U.S. Series — Both Shows Are Based on the Same Dutch Format

The death of one of the personalities participating in a Chinese television program could have an impact on a troubled U.S. series. Deadline.com reports that Peng Jiaxuan, assistant to martial artist Shi Xiaolong on China’s "Celebrity Splash China," drowned Friday…

Why Ellen DeGeneres and Her Longtime Manager Have Parted Ways

Popular daytime television host Ellen DeGeneres has parted ways with her longtime manager, who was credited with helping her stage a comeback after her sitcom was canceled in 1998, reports Nikki Finke at Deadline.com. DeGeneres had asked for an agreement…

Drama Series Remains in Limbo

The future of a cable drama series remains uncertain, after the show wrapped production six months ago and aired the finale for its second season more than a month ago. Nellie Andreeva writes on Deadline.com that ABC Family’s teen-focused "The…

How Did CNN Perform During the Boston Bombing Coverage? Jeff Zucker Offers His Opinion

CNN, which has been roundly criticized for mistakes in its coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing, got some kudos from one of its own, reports TheWrap. CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker sent an internal memo Friday that praised the network…

Will MTV’s Canceled ‘Buckwild’ Show Up on Other Networks? Don’t Count on It

MTV is blocking "Buckwild" producers from shopping the show to other networks, with producer J.P. Williams criticizing the network for the decision, calling it "the most hypocritical network out there," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The reality series was canceled…