Television networks are jockeying to secure the first TV interview with Jaycee Dugard, the woman who was kidnapped at age 11 and held captive for 18 years by a sexual predator, reports the New York Post. With Dugard, now 31,…
Donald Trump defended himself against claims that the potential presidential candidate is racist, saying on Fox News’ "Fox and Friends" that he’s "the least racist person there is," reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog. Trump cited his NBC…
Seeking to tap growing consumer demand for content via Internet-connected televisions and devices, YouTube is adding 3,000 titles from big Hollywood studios, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. YouTube chief Salar Kamangar wrote in a blog post that…
The Showtime drama "Dexter" has tapped Colin Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks, for a story arc in the show’s sixth season, reports TVLine.com. The specifics of his role are being kept under tight wraps, the story says. Hanks has…
The teen drama series "Gossip Girl," which airs on The CW, won’t be bringing back two of the series regulars, reports TVLine.com. Taylor Momsen, who plays Jenny, and Jessica Szohr, who plays Vanessa, have been invited back on a guest-starring…
Matt Lauer addressed speculation that he will be departing NBC’s "Today" soon after co-anchor Meredith Vieira leaves the show, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog. "I have a long-term deal with NBC," Lauer said at a press conference…
The creator of a popular sitcom that is taping its final season reportedly is trying to get Charlie Sheen to appear on the show, TV Guide says. The final season of HBO’s "Entourage" kicks off July 24 and will include…
Susan Lucci, the most well-known soap opera star, is getting a new role, ABC has announced. For the last 31 years Lucci has been playing Erica Kane on ABC’s "All My Children," which received its cancellation notice recently. According to…
CBS won a lackluster ratings battle Sunday night even as its two-hour “Amazing Race” crossed the finish line as the lowest-rated season finale in the history of the series, TVbytheNumbers.com reported. CBS settled for a 2.3 average rating for the…
With the absence of political advertising and the Olympics dragging down earnings vs. a year ago, both Gray TV and Post-Newsweek reported lower earnings for the first quarter, Broadcasting & Cable reported. “Gray Television reported first quarter revenue of $69.7…