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The ‘Jersey Shore’ Cast Can Party, But Can They Write?

Those wanting to learn the arts of fake-tanning, using too much hair-gel and partying all day long will wait no longer, as a book from cast members of MTV’s "Jersey Shore" is hitting shelves in early July, Publishers Weekly reports….

CBS Swapping Original Thursday Night Dramas, For One Time Only

CBS is flipping around its Thursday night schedule on April 1 to see what happens, the Futon Critic reports. On Thursday, April 1st, CBS will push "CSI" to 10 p.m., and Simon Baker’s show "The Mentalist" will fill its spot…

TNT Expanding Online Interactivity For Thursday NBA Doubleheader

The March 25 TNT coverage of the Heat/Bulls and Mavericks/Trailblazers NBA doubleheader will bring fans an extra dose of online interactivity as additional live analysis, camera angles and behind-the-scenes material will be made available for online fans, Multichannel News reports. …

NBC Sports Joining National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame

NBC Sports, home to some of the most watched sporting events in U.S. television history, will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame on April 12, NAB announced today. Dick Ebersol, chairman of NBC Universal Sports…

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Confirms She’s Through With the Show

Seattle Grace Hospital is going to be minus one doctor come next year, as a major star on "Grey’s Anatomy" told Entertainment Weekly that she is done as of now. Well, actually, she was done as of January. Katherine Heigl’s…

James Cameron Says Glenn Beck Called Cameron ‘the Antichrist,’ so Filmmaker Challenges Beck to Debate

Words are flying between James Cameron, creator of Hollywood box-office champs "Avatar" and "Titanic’ and Fox News’ Glenn Beck, according to MTV News. According to the article, "Glenn Beck is a f—ing a–hole," [Cameron] said, according to The Associated Press….

Forget ABC and ‘Star Search’ for Abdul–THIS is the Latest Word on Where She Might Resurface

Reports of where former “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul is headed next keep surfacing and keep falling through. Now another one has bubbled up: TheWrap says she is in talks with NBC about joining a new project from Kenny Ortega…

‘Fish Named Called Wanda’ Oscar Winner to Star in a New Series Being Developed for Cable

The Oscar-winning star of "A Fish Named Called Wanda" will play a doctor in a new series being developed for cable TV. HBO is developing a series that will star Kevin Kline as a doctor trying to rebuild his life…

Court Temporarily Lifts Media Ownership Limits

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its stay of the media ownership rules, which means a temporary loosening of the rules governing newspaper-broadcast cross-ownership, reports B&C. The court said briefs will begin May 17. According to the article, "In…

‘Nurse Jackie’ Hits New Highs

Showtime’s second-season premiere of “Nurse Jackie” notched a series high, Multichannel News reports. The show drew 1.08 million viewers in its 10 p.m. premiere and another 437,000 at 11 p.m. The 10 p.m. number was 8 percent above the season…