A New Jersey city has denied a filming request to tape a spinoff of MTV’s "Jersey Shore," explaining the decision on the grounds of "protecting public safety and quality of life concerns for Hoboken residents," according to a statement from…
"Police were called to Hayes Arena [in the St. Paul-Minneapolis suburb of Apple Valley] after people at the arena called to report that the man driving the Zamboni over the ice sheet appeared to be drunk," reports the St. Paul…
After what amounts to the mass firing of regular cast members from Fox’s “X Factor,” as reported early today, the show’s creator has broken his silence. USA Today reports that Simon Cowell issued a statement thanking all three departing cast…
One of the regulars on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” is leaving the show effective immediately, Entertainment Weekly reports. Paul Brittain, who has been a featured player since 2010, will be out of the lineup starting with this Saturday’s episode. According…
It’s been one of the most eagerly anticipated shows of the season, and it’s been renewed for season two after just one official airing. Oh, the joys of working in pay cable. HBO’s "Luck," with Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte in…
There’s been a shakeout at the ‘X Factor" that’s shocked much of the industry. Simon Cowell has decided that Paula Abdul will not be returning to the show, according to a number of media accounts. Not surprisingly, neither judge Nicole…
One of the “Cosby Kids” — who appeared as a toddler on NBC’s long-running 1980s sitcom “The Cosby Show” — is headed to Broadway, Playbill reports. Actress Raven-Symone, who joined “Cosby” at age 3 and appeared on the show’s last…
News Corp. has announced a change in its executive ranks. Leaving the company, effective Feb. 10, will be Senior VP of Corporate Affairs and Communications Teri Everett. The company promoted Julie Henderson to senior VP, Corporate Affairs, and chief communications…
A multiplatform music network that is a fixture of the “high numbers” on cable systems is rolling out plans for a new name, new logo and new brand strategy. Music Choice announced today that it “will embark on a new…
Another character may be leaving "The Office," with Fox ordering a comedy pilot produced by and starring the show’s Mindy Kaling, reports TVLine.com. The project would star Kaling as an OB/GYN who has a Bridget Jones-type of personality, with trouble…