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Citadel and DirecTV Resolve Retrans Dispute, Keeping Stations on DirecTV

Citadel Communications and DirecTV resolved their differences and struck a retransmission deal, which will keep the stations on DirecTV, B&C reports. The three stations — two ABC affiliates (WOI in Des Moines, KLKN in Lincoln, Nebraska) and one CBS affiliate (WHBF…

Fox Looking for $650,000 Per :30 for Commercials in ’24’ Finale

Advertisers looking to buy air time for the Fox finale of ’24’ will have to pay $650,000 per 30 second spot, reports Ad Age. Anticipating a big audience for the series finale — as opposed to just the season finale —…

Was Neal McDonough Fired Over What He Says His Religion Says He Can’t Do?

Former "JAG" star David James Elliott replaced Neal McDonough in the ABC dramedy "Scoundrels," and now it appears the reason for the switch in actors had to do with McDonough’s religion, reports Deadline.com. A devout Catholic, McDonough reportedly objected to doing…

‘Ugly Betty’ Star Says ABC Didn’t Do Enough to Prevent Cancellation

ABC’s "Ugly Betty" is through at the end of this season, and one of its cast members said he believes the show had a lot more seasons in it, if ABC had done more to help it out. Tony Plana,…

Controversial Los Angeles Laker Gets Reality Show

Hot on the heels of NFL player Chad Ochocinco grabbing his own reality show, another controversial sports figure, this time from the NBA, is getting a chance to be a reality star.  LA Laker star Ron Artest is teaming with…

Networks Developing Episode Streaming Capabilities for Apple iPad Launch

When consumers get their hands on the new Apple iPad this Saturday, April 3, they will discover that ABC and CBS television shows are available on the new device, reports the New York Times. By the end of April, NBC…

Former CNBC Reporter Lands at CBS’ ‘Early Show’

Yet another cable reporter makes the move to broadcast, as CBS picks up a former CNBC reporter.  News reporter Rebecca Jarvis is taking on the role as newsreader on the Saturday edition of CBS’s "The Early Show," reports B&C. Jarvis…

USA Sets Summer Premieres for ‘Burn Notice,’ ‘Royal Pains’

USA is getting original this summer, as its slate of programs get set to return with new episodes starting in June.  USA’s drama series "Burn Notice" and "Royal Pains" return in June, while "White Collar" and "Psych" come back in…

TNT Taps Justin Timberlake, Jamie Foxx to Promote NBA Broadcasts

TNT has tapped Justin Timberlake and Jamie Foxx to star in a marketing spot to promote its NBA postseason broadcasts, Mediaweek reports. The stars will be seen in a two-and-a-half minute commercial set to air in 1,200 Regal Cinemas theaters…

Disney Channel Plans ‘High School Musical’ Spinoff with Sharpay Focus

Disney Channel is planning a spinoff of "High School Musical" which will focus on the hit show’s drama queen, Sharpay Evans, Multichannel News reports. Ashley Tisdale, who played Evans in the original movie, will reprise her role in the TV…