Showtime issued a statement about an episode of "United States of Tara" that includes a storyline about a massive earthquake in Japan, noting that it has "deepest sympathy" for the real-life earthquake victims but that the episode was written before…
Lindsay Lohan is reportedly in final talks for her first major film role since her rehab, according to TMZ.com. The project is a biopic about mobster John Gotti. John Travolta appears to be on track to play Gotti, with Lohan…
Mark Gordon, executive producer of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice,” has signed a first-look deal with Disney and has renewed his agreement with ABC Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In addition to his two ABC shows, Gordon is…
In a national NBC/WSJ poll, Donald Trump was tied for second as the Republican candidate respondents would most like to see on the ballot, reports MSNBC.com. The poll found that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was the clear leader, with…
YouTube is negotiating with Hollywood studios and music producers to create a lineup of channels that would be tailored to viewer interest in television, music and sports, reports Bloomberg. The Google-owned company’s plans call for $5 million to be invested…
With Glenn Beck departing Fox News, it’s unlikely he will end up with a syndicated television show, reports B&C. Syndicators are showing little interest in Beck because of his conservative bent, the story says. Beck’s representatives talked with distributors a…
Former CNN host Larry King has a new television role: an infomercial host hawking breath fresheners, reports Advertising Age. King will appear with his wife, Shawn Southwick, to promote BreathGemz breath fresheners, and he has also taped an ad for…
Glenn Beck announced today that he will leave his Fox News Channel show this year, the AP reported. Beck’s company, Mercury Radio Arts, and Fox said that they will create other projects together on Fox News television and digital. Beck…
Richard Hatch, who won $1 million as the first champion of CBS’s “Survivor” and has been in hot water over alleged unpaid taxes, is appealing to the public to try to drum up money to clear his name and sue…
Grammy organizers announced today that they will slash the number of Grammy Awards next year in an effort to streamline the awards, Reuters reported. The number of categories will be cut from 109 this year to 78 in 2012, the…