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Charlie Sheen Factor Helping ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Beat ‘American Idol’

For two weeks in a row, ABC’s "Dancing With the Stars" has won out over Fox’s "American Idol" as the country’s most-watched show, and the reason behind "Dancing’s” surge may be Charlie Sheen, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker…

Shania Twain Show Racks Up OWN’s Highest Debut Ratings Since Network Launch

The new show "Why Not? With Shania Twain" earned Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network its highest debut ratings since the network’s premiere weekend in January, reports B&C. The show follows the former country superstar as she struggles to reclaim her career…

TNT Making Plans for Second Season of Alien-Invasion Show–Even Though It Hasn’t Debuted Yet

Before TNT’s alien-invasion show "Falling Skies" has even debuted, the network is looking forward to a possible second season, reports Deadline.com. The show, executive produced by Steven Spielberg and starring Noah Wyle, doesn’t debut until June 19, the story says….

Oprah Headed to Broadway, Eyes Return to Acting

As her syndicated show draws to a close, Oprah Winfrey appears to be headed to Broadway. The daytime talk queen tells the Chicago Tribune that she is meeting with Broadway producers and has a stack of plays she’s reading. "Just…

Veteran TV News Exec Who Worked for CBS, ABC, NBC and CNN Dead at 72

A longtime television news executive who had the distinction of having worked for the news divisions of CBS, ABC, NBC and CNN has died, TVNewser.com reports. Jeff Gralnick, most recently a special consultant to NBC News President Steve Capus, died…

Justin Bieber Fires Back at ‘CSI’ Star Over ‘Brat’ Remark

Pop star Justin Bieber took exception to a comment by one of the stars of “CSI” that referred to the singer as a “brat” following his guest appearance on the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The “brat” comment came…

Disney Posts Lower Profits Despite Strength in Media Networks

Disney reported fiscal second-quarter profits that were down 1%, with the film segment–and in particular the poor performance of “Mars Needs Moms”–doing most of the damage, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Media networks–the company’s largest segment–was a bright spot, up…

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Paces ABC to Huge Win in Monday Ratings

With “Dancing With the Stars” racking up the best numbers of the night, ABC coasted to a huge ratings win Monday night, TVbytheNumbers.com reported. ABC averaged a 3.8 rating for the night in the 18-49 demo, way ahead of Fox…

WE Unveils New Shows, Orders Another Season of ‘Braxton’

Singer Toni Braxton and her clan, stars of the unscripted drama series "Braxton Family Values," have been given a second season by WE tv, reports Deadline.com. The Braxtons will check in with 13 new hours, three more than season one….

CBS Rolls Out Plans for New Season of ‘Big Brother,’ New Reality Show

CBS has unveiled the premiere date and other plans for the upcoming 13th season of reality competition “Big Brother,” Entertainment Weekly reported. The show’s next season premieres Thursday, July 7, with Julie Chen expected back as host. The series will…