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AMC Renews ‘Breaking Bad’ for Fourth Season, in Deal in the Works for Months

In a deal that had been in negotiations for almost two months, AMC has renewed "Breaking Bad" for a fourth season, reports Nellie Andreeva on Deadline.com. The network will make the official announcement after the series’ third-season finale on Sunday, the…

The Most Watched TV Series in The World (It’s NOT Last Year’s Winner, Which was “House”)

Today, Friday, June 11, 2010 at the 50th Monte Carlo TV Festival, the most-watched TV program in the world was scheduled to be honored with the annual International TV Audience Award. Last year’s winner was "House."  But this year’s winner is "CSI: Crime…

Today’s ‘Glee’ News: Fans Urge ‘Glee’ Star To Go To Broadway and Star in Revival of ‘Funny Girl’; ‘Glee’ Books for Young Readers on Horizon

Two “Glee’ items today. First, there is a planned revival of “Funny Girl” planned for next year on Broadway. The original show, of course, memorably starred Barbra Steisand. According to an article in Entertainment Weekly, “When asked whether the pair would…

‘Mad Men’ Star January Jones in Car Crash

Actress January Jones, who plays Betty Draper on AMC’s "Mad Men," was in a four-car crash on Thursday night, June 10, in Los Angeles,reports TMZ.com. Jones was driving a Range Rover when she allegedly lost control and hit three parked…

Conan and His Concert Band Cut LP, with Guest Jack White

Conan O’Brien and the band that’s been part of his live show have cut a record of rock standards in Nashville that will be put out as a limited release vinyl record, according to Prefixmag.com. The record was recorded as a live performance by…

Mark Cuban Backing Icahn as the Corporate Raider Sends Scathing Open Letter to Lionsgate’s Board

 HDNet owner Mark Cuban, who owns shares in Lionsgate worth about 5.4% of the company, said he would likely tender his shares in Lionsgate to investor Carl Icahn, who is trying to take over the indie studio, according to the Los Angeles…

Spike TV Draws Protest from Little People of America over Use of Word ‘Midget’ in Show

Spike TV is drawing protest from its show "Half Pint Brawlers" for its use of the word "midget" from the Little People of America, reports AOLnews.com.   The show, which debuted on June 2, follows a Chicago-area wrestling troupe whose members…

NBC Affiliates Ask FCC to Ensure Comcast Keeps Sports on Broadcast Network

NBC affiliates met with Federal Communications Commission staff and commissioners this week to ask that regulatory approval of the network with Comcast require the cable company to commit to keep sports on the broadcast network, the Los Angeles Times’ Company…

Maria Doyle Kennedy of ‘The Tudors’ to Join Showtime’s ‘Dexter’

Maria Doyle Kennedy, who co-starred on "The Tudors" as Henry VIII’s first wife, will return to Showtime with a role on "Dexter," reports Deadline.com. Kennedy, an Irish actress and singer, will have a recurring role on the fifth season of…

NBC News’ Lester Holt to Host Syfy Documentary Tied to Season Two Debut of ‘Warehouse 13’

NBC News anchor Lester Holt will be hosting a  documentary tied to the season two debut of Syfy’s "Warehouse 13," in a case of cross-network synergy, reports TVNewser. The serious newsman will be hosting "Inside Secret Government Warehouses: Shocking Revelations,"…