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‘Biggest Loser’ Trainer joins ‘The Doctors,’ ‘Dr. Phil’

"The Biggest Loser" trainer Jillian Michaels is joining CBS Television Distribution’s "The Doctors," a syndicated show that features a panel of doctors discussion topics, and will act as a special correspondent for "Dr. Phil," reports US Magazine. Michaels made the…

The TV Franchise That Has Won More Awards Than Any Other Ends Run on Broadcast TV. Can You Guess What It Is? Hint: When Its ‘Hamlet’ Aired in 1953, More People Saw It Than Had Cumulatively Seen ‘Hamlet’ In All Its Live Performances Over 350 Years!

A franchise that has been on broadcast television for 60 years, presenting countless acclaimed productions, has lost its deal with CBS, leaving the most honored franchise in TV history without a home on a broadcast network.  The franchise is the…

‘Jersey Shore’ Italy Trip Postponed After Show Is Denied Permits to Shoot Landmarks

The Italian city of Florence has pulled shooting permits for MTV’s "Jersey Shore" at some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Uffizi gallery and the Palazzo Vecchio, reports RadarOnline.com. The permit hassle has delayed the cast’s trip to…

World’s Most Valuable Brand: Google Loses Its Spot as No. 1 After a Four-Year Reign

There’s a new name at the top of the list of the world’s most valuable brands, with Google giving up its No. 1 position after four years at the top, Bloomberg reports. Apple is now ranked as the most valuable…

Oprah’s Departure Signals End of an Era, With Economics, Demographics and Changes in Society Combining to Reshape Daytime TV

As Oprah Winfrey tapes her last daytime syndicated show this month, speculation has begun as to whether daytime television will ever produce another huge star–and what the future holds for daytime TV, the Los Angeles Times reports. Winfrey’s departure comes…

It’s Official: Paula Abdul Signs To Be a Judge, Reuniting with Simon Cowell on Fox’s Upcoming ‘X Factor’

"The X Factor" has tapped a familiar face to be its fourth and last judge–Paula Abdul–Fox has announced.  Her hiring was expected. She joins previously announced judges Cheryl Cole, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, and Simon Cowell. Abdul and Cowell were famously teamed for eight…

‘Today’ Transition All Set: Vieira Is Out, Curry to Take Over

NBC News revealed its transition plan Monday for “Today,” with the plan being essentially what was expected, The Wall Street Journal reported. Meredith Vieira will leave the show in June, taking on an unspecified new role with the news divisiion….

Report: Keith Olbermann Having a Tough Time Finding Staff

Keith Olbermann is reportedly having a tough time finding staff, and is still looking for an executive producer and other staffers for his new Current TV show, called "Countdown," reports the New York Post’s Page Six. Olbermann, who has a…

Former DirecTV Exec is Tribune’s New President and CEO

UPDATED May 9, 2011 at 7:30 AM to reflect DirecTV connection. Tribune Company announced Friday, May 6, 2011, that it has appointed a new president and CEO, effective immediately. The job is being taken by Eddy Hartenstein, who has been…

As Opposition Mounts, Trump Pulls Out of Coveted Appearance

“Celebrity Apprentice” host Donald Trump, who still says he may run for president, has a PR problem. In the wake of his fierce “birther” campaign–and being made to look silly in many people’s eyes after President Obama took time out…