The death of one of the personalities participating in a Chinese television program could have an impact on a troubled U.S. series. Deadline.com reports that Peng Jiaxuan, assistant to martial artist Shi Xiaolong on China’s "Celebrity Splash China," drowned Friday…
Popular daytime television host Ellen DeGeneres has parted ways with her longtime manager, who was credited with helping her stage a comeback after her sitcom was canceled in 1998, reports Nikki Finke at Deadline.com. DeGeneres had asked for an agreement…
The future of a cable drama series remains uncertain, after the show wrapped production six months ago and aired the finale for its second season more than a month ago. Nellie Andreeva writes on Deadline.com that ABC Family’s teen-focused "The…
CNN, which has been roundly criticized for mistakes in its coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing, got some kudos from one of its own, reports TheWrap. CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker sent an internal memo Friday that praised the network…
MTV is blocking "Buckwild" producers from shopping the show to other networks, with producer J.P. Williams criticizing the network for the decision, calling it "the most hypocritical network out there," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The reality series was canceled…
The Federal Communications Commission gave its blessing to an F-bomb dropped on-air by the Boston Red Sox’ designated hitter David Ortiz, who gave a rousing speech as the team returned to Fenway Park on Saturday, its first game since the…
The numbers are in for cable news coverage of Friday’s closely watched manhunt in the Boston Marathon bombing, and it’s a split decision. Deadline.com reports that Fox News Channel pulled in more total viewers while CNN won the key news…
The production company behind "American Idol" is working on an a cappella singing competition that will be focused on college students, reports Deadline.com. 19 Entertainment and its parent company, CORE Media Group, have signed an agreement with Varsity Vocals, the…
One of the stars of the cult favorite "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is joining a Syfy drama series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Anthony Head, who played Rupert Giles on ‘Buffy,” has been cast in a major recurring…
"Reese Witherspoon and her husband, CAA agent James Toth, were arrested and briefly jailed early Friday morning in Atlanta, GA," reports Variety. The story continues, "While Toth is facing a DUI charge after driving in the wrong lane, Witherspoon was…