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Forget .com, .net or .org–Coming Soon Is .love, .sport, .vegas, .web, .gay and Maybe Even .nazi. This Piece Is Today’s Must-Read

"The pillar of the basic Web address – the trusty .com domain – is about to face vast new competition that will dramatically transform the Web as we know it. New Web sites, with more subject-specific, sometimes controversial suffixes, will…

The Surprising Post-Oprah Plans of ABC’s Flagship Station in New York CIty; Also, WABC Has Asked Regis Not To Leave His Show Until After the November Sweeps

The plans that WABC–ABC’s flagship station in New York City–have to replace "The Oprah Winfrey Show" when that show ends at the end of this season might surprise a number of observers. Dave Davis, general manager of WABC, told Matthew…

After Attacks, Anderson Cooper Decides to Leave Egypt ‘With a Heavy Heart’

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper has decided to leave Egypt, noting on his Twitter page that he made the decision with "a heavy heart," reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. "CNN continues to have many teams in place. It was…

Recasting ‘American Chopper’ As Show About Father-Son Feud Boosts Ratings

Discovery Channel’s decision to revive "American Chopper" and recast it as a show about a feud between a father and son has helped the show’s ratings, reports the New York Times. The new version of the series, subtitled "Senior vs….

Huffington Post to Be Purchased by AOL for $315 Million, with Founder Keeping Role

The Huffington Post has agreed to be purchased by AOL for $315 million, with co-founder Arianna Huffington to be named president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group,reports Bloomberg News. According to the article, "AOL is struggling with declining…

Full Coverage: ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Mad Men’ Take Home Awards at Writers Guild Awards

"Modern Family" won for best television comedy series at the Writers Guild Awards, while "Mad Men" was tapped for best dramatic television series. "Mad Men" also won for dramatic episode, with its episode called "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword," while…

Co-Creator of Showtime’s ‘The L Word’ Joins CBS Pilot as Showrunner

Ilene Chaiken, the co-creator and executive producer of "The L Word", has joined one of CBS’s pilots as showrunner and executive producer, reports Deadline.com. This pilot is "Hail Mary," and is of the detective genre. The project tracks a single mom…

Star of Cult Favorite Movie ‘Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!’ Dies

The star of the Russ Meyer’s 1965 cult movie "Faster Pussycat! Kill Kill!’ has died, reports The New York Times. The actress was Tura Satana, and "In the film she played Varla, the leader of a gang of go-go dancers who…

Video: Letterman Tells Guest Howard Stern on Thursday Night That Letterman Is Thinking of Quitting Show in Two Years; Letterman Producer Later Downplays the Remarks

During a segment with Howard Stern on “Late Show with David Letterman” on Thursday night, Feb. 3, 2011, David Letterman said he might quit his show in two years. Later, speaking to Kate Ward at EW’s Inside TV blog, Letterman’s longtime…

Icy Weather Puts a Damper on Pre-Super Bowl Festivities

The runup to this year’s Super Bowl, airing this Sunday on Fox starting at 6:30 p.m. ET, may be remembered for the absence of the usual excitement, and Mother Nature is to blame, CNN reports. With a deep freeze blanketing…