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Oprah’s OWN Network Hit With Discrimination Suit by Ex-Employee

A former employee of Oprah Winfrey’s OWN–Oprah Winfrey Network–is suing the network claiming wrongful termination and that she was subjected to a hostile work environment because she suffers from multiple sclerosis, reports TMZ.com. Catherine Dunn started at OWN as an…

Another ‘Jersey Shore’ Star Arrested–Over Parking Tickets? Seriously

Another "Jersey Shore" star has been arrested, reports MTV.com, and the reason might come as a surprise to fans of the show. It has to do with parking tickets, according to the story. Ronald "Ronnie" Ortiz-Magro was arrested Sunday in…

It’s Final, So Stop Asking: ‘Legend of the Seeker’ Won’t Be Picked Up by Syfy

Syfy is once again telling fans of the Rahl family–including hero Richard and his evil brother Darken–that the channel isn’t picking up the fantasy series "Legend of the Seeker," reports TVbytheNumbers.com. Despite telling fans earlier this year that Syfy wouldn’t…

Golf Tournament, ‘Big Brother’ Lift CBS to Ratings Win

Three overtime holes to decide the PGA Championship and "Big Brother" propelled CBS to a Nielsen victory on Sunday night, reports TVbytheNumbers.com. At 7 p.m. the golf tournament collected a 1.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic, better than NBC’s "Dateline,"…

Video: Never-Before-Seen ‘Return of the Jedi’ Clip Unveiled by George Lucas

Director George Lucas, accompanied by “Star Wars” stars Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, spiced up a “Star Wars” celebration in Orlando, Fla., over the weekend by showing a never-before-seen deleted scene from “Return of the Jedi,” Entertainment Weekly reports. Here’s…

Gallup Poll: Confidence in TV News Is Declining

A recent survey by the Gallup organization reveals that only 22% of respondents have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in television news, reports TVNewser. That result is significantly down from previous years. In 1999 the figure…

ABC Plans to Ramp Up the Funny in New Season of ‘Wipeout’

"Wipeout," the ABC summer competition game show with the giant red balls and elaborate obstacle course, has been renewed for a fourth season by the network, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The new season will feature new obstacles and other…

After 10-Episode Run, TBS Wants 90 More Episodes–That’s Right, 90–of Hit Sitcom

Confirming news that was rumored last week, TBS has ordered more episodes–a lot more–of one of its sitcoms after a successful 10-episode summer run. The show, which airs as part of a Wednesday comedy block, is “Are We There Yet?,”…

Blockbuster Receives More Time to Restructure Debt, and a Chance to Avoid Bankruptcy

Blockbuster, the struggling DVD rental chain, has been given more time from its debt holders to restructure its debt, but if it’s unable to do so before the end of September, the company may have to file for bankruptcy protection,…

Multiple Emmy-Winning Actress, Darling of Both Critics and the Public, Says She Doesn’t Watch TV

An actress who has won three Emmys and two Golden Globes for her work on TV, and who is a favorite of critics and audiences alike, says she does not watch TV, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actress is…