ABC’s "Dancing with the Stars" was hit by voting difficulties Monday, with ABC asking fans to vote by texting, calling and via Facebook after problems arose with ABC.com, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The problems come after NBC’s "The Voice"…
"Smallville" co-creators and writers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough have settled their lawsuit against Warner Bros. over how WBTV handled finances on the long-running Superman show, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq. An agreement in principle has been reached…
Oscar-winning director Ang Lee has left an FX drama project. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Lee departed the pilot "Tyrant" due to exhaustion. "Tyrant" is "one of the most brilliant ideas for a series that I’ve seen and…
The Justice Department investigated a Fox News reporter’s newsgathering activities as a possible crime during a probe of a leak, reports The Washington Post. The reporter is James Rosen, Fox News’ chief Washington correspondent, and the revelation outraged journalists and…
An actress known for her work in two "Breaking Dawn" movies and for the TV series “Alias” has landed a lead role in "The Strain," the high-profile FX drama project from filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and showrunner Carlton Cuse, reports…
Adding to the current troubles for Lindsay Lohan, who is putting in time in court-ordered rehab, the actress was sued for $5 million, TMZ.com reports. The lawsuit — a countersuit by clothing manufacturer D.N.A.M. Apparel Industries — has to do…
One of the founders of a rock band that played a big role in shaping popular music in the 1960s has died. The Washington Post reports that Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist for the Doors, died today, Monday, May 20, 2013,…
For the first time ever, the Federal Communications Commission is being headed by a woman. Deadline.com reports that the agency on Saturday named Commissioner Mignon Clyburn as Acting Chair, taking over the position vacated by Julius Genachowski. The appointment is…
In a bold step forward for unscripted programming, it has found its way into … scripted programming. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that NBC has announced plans for “Siberia,” a scripted drama about contestants in a reality show. The…
A new “Star Wars” series is coming to television. Disney announced plans today for the new show, set to arrive in fall 2014 — before the scheduled 2015 date for the next “Star Wars” movie, Reuters reports. The new series,…