With Comcast announcing the senior executive structure for NBC Universal after the two companies merge, some inside NBC News and MSNBC were asking why MSNBC President Phil Griffin wasn’t mentioned, prompting questions about whether Comcast plans to keep him, reports…
Two comedy stars lost an $18 million arbitration case against JPMorgan last week, when the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) tossed out their case and fined the comedians $634,000, reports the New York Post. The case, which involved funnymen Will Ferrell…
In what appears to be an attempt to keep customers frustrated with their cable bill or to woo back those who have canceled, Time Warner will begin testing a lower-cost package next week in New York City, reports the New…
A political drama starring a multiple Emmy Award-winning actor has been bought by Starz with an eight-episode order after a heated bidding war, reports Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com. The pilot for "Boss," which stars TV series veteran Kelsey Grammer, will…
"Price Is Right" host Drew Carey has a deal with GSN to host a primetime weekday show for the network, reports the Hollywood Reporter’s The Live Feed blog. The network has made a 40-episode commitment to the show, which will…
"TV Everywhere" from Dish Network debuted on Thursday, allowing customers to watch TV on their smartphones, laptops and tablet computers, reports the Denver Post. Subscribers need to download a free Dish remote-access program on the device on which they wish…
Roger Ailes, the chairman of Fox News, has apologized for called NPR "Nazis," reports EW.com’s Inside TV. "I was of course ad-libbing and should not have chosen that word, but I was angry at the time because of NPR’s willingness…
In what marks the first time a cable-operator has offered mobile-phone service, Cox Communications is rolling out a service that bundles wireless handsets with Web and TV subscriptions, reports Bloomberg News. Cox is offering the service in three markets starting…