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Star of Canceled Soap May Move to Hit Prime-Time Show

With the news that ABC is canceling long-running daytime soap opera “All My Children,” word has surfaced that one of its stars may be moving to prime time, SoapsInDepth.com reported. ABC announced last week that it will wrap up “All…

Advertiser Pulls Ads from ABC in Response to Cancellation of Soap Operas

The cancellations of the long-running soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" are creating fallout for ABC, with one advertiser saying it’s “disappointed” by the decision and announcing plans to pull its ads from the network, according…

CBS News President Rips Into ‘Early Show’: ‘Let’s Get With It’

CBS News President David Rhodes sent a memo to staffers that ripped into the network’s morning news program "Early Show" for failing to follow up on breaking news reported by CBS over the weekend, reports TVNewser.com. Rhodes was upset that…

ESPN Removes Poker Programming After Gambling Websites Are Shut Down

ESPN has announced that it will remove poker advertising and programming after U.S. authorities seized gambling websites that sponsor televised poker tournaments, reports Bloomberg. "For the immediate future, we are making efforts to remove related advertising and programming pending further…

CBS Yanks Low-Rated Series From Schedule After Airing Three Episodes

A low-rated series has been pulled from the schedule by CBS after only three episodes aired, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s the Live Feed blog. The spy series “Chaos” debuted April 2 with 6.4 million total viewers, but pulled just…

Dish Unveils Plans for Blockbuster Retail Outlets

Dish Network has revealed part of its plan for Blockbuster, the bankrupt video-rental chain that is being bought by Dish for $320 million, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. Dish will keep open about 600 of Blockbuster’s 1,751…

Yahoo Considers Holding Upfront, Plans Up to 10 New Web Shows

Yahoo wants to grab some of television’s advertising dollars and is planning to debut seven to 10 new series this year, bringing its total number of shows to more than 30, reports Adweek.com. Yahoo executives are deciding whether to host…

Alan Cumming Signs for Three More Seasons on ‘The Good Wife’–Even Though Show Hasn’t Been Renewed Yet

Alan Cumming has signed a deal to stay on CBS’s “The Good Wife” as a regular for three additional seasons, reports Deadline.com. Cumming joined the program in the first season in a recurring role and became a regular in the…

U.S. Networks Interested in U.K. Game Show ‘Sing if You Can’

Two U.S. networks have made offers for an American version of the new British game show "Sing if You Can," reports Deadline.com. The report does not identify the networks. "Sing if You Can" debuted Saturday on the U.K.’s ITV with…

Lohan May Plead Guilty in Necklace Case

Lindsay Lohan appears to be contemplating copping a plea in her felony theft case involving a necklace from a Venice, Calif., jewelry store, the New York Post reports. A lawyer for the actress reportedly has asked the judge how much…