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‘CBS This Morning’ Shakes Up Its On-Air Lineup

With recent changes at NBC’s “Today” show getting headlines, another entry in the morning derby has decided to shake things up too. CBS News announced that “CBS This Morning” is showing the door to Erica Hill, the only remaining face…

CNN Hires New Co-Host

CNN has announced the hiring of a new on-air personality who will become the co-host of the cable news network’s “CNN Newsroom” Saturday morning show, TVNewser.com reports. Victor Blackwell will be based in Atlanta and will work as a correspondent…

HBO Ends Exclusive Deal With Oscar- and Emmy-Winning Producer

HBO has ended its exclusive deal with a high-profile producer — the only producer who has won an Emmy, an Oscar, a Grammy and a Tony. TheWrap.com reports that the pay-cable network ended its deal with Scott Rudin. Rudin, who…

MTV Renews Comedy, ‘Supersizes’ Episode Order

MTV is so happy with a teen-oriented comedy series that it is not just renewing it for a third season but also giving it a hefty expansion on its episode order, EW.com reports. "Awkward," starring Ashley Rickards, received an order…

CBS Corp. Shares the Wealth With Shareholders: Raises Dividend and Expands Stock Buybacks

CBS Corp. announced today that it has approved a 20% increase in stock dividends along with an expansion of its stock buyback program, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The moves come as the company, headed by CEO Leslie Moonves, continues…

Amid Contract Strife, ‘Modern Family’ Cast Expected to Show Up for Rescheduled Table Read

With a lawsuit pending between many of the cast members of ABC’s “Modern Family” and producers of the show, the key players appear to be prepared to get on with production of the upcoming fourth season. Deadline.com reports that a…

NBC’s Olympic Ad Sales Set Record

NBCUniversal reported today that it has reached a milestone in its efforts to sell advertising time for the upcoming London Olympics. Sales have topped $1 billion, according to The Hollywood Reporter, already surpassing the network’s total sales for the 2008…

Newsweek Doing Spin Control After Barry Diller Comment Fuels Speculation the Publication Is Shutting Down Its Print Edition

Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Tina Brown is busy putting out fires after a comment by IAC Chairman Barry Diller sparked rumors that Newsweek is on the verge of pulling the plug on its print edition. The Huffington Post reports that the speculation…

Comedy Central Re-Ups Its Two Big Late-Night Stars

Looking to maintain the success of its late-night block, Comedy Central has extended the contracts of its stars of the daypart, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, the Los Angeles Times reports. The network hammered out two-year extensions with both hosts…

Hit Sitcom’s Real-Life Drama: Cast of ‘Modern Family’ Files Suit Against Show’s Producer

The situation at hit ABC sitcom “Modern Family” has gone from bad to worse, with word surfacing that several top cast members are taking their contract complaints to court, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Modern Family” stars Ty Burrell, Julie…