Annette Funicello, who starred on TV on “The Mickey Mouse Club” in the 1950s and later became a regular in the surf movies of the 1960s, has died. The New York Times reports that Funicello died today of complications from…
With three broadcast networks — Fox, CBS and the CW — already announcing early renewals for their better-performing programs, speculation is that NBC may be poised to make a similar move. “Among those rumored to get an early jump on…
CBS rode an awards show to a big win in the ratings Sunday, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that CBS’s “Academy of Country Music Awards” surged by 1.2 ratings points from last year, delivering…
The A&E Network today announced that it is renewing a drama series for a second season. Just weeks after the March 18 premiere of “Bates Motel,” the season picked it up for a 10-episode season. The series stars Vera Farmiga…
Dr. Phil McGraw addressed a rumor connecting him with the family of accused murderer Jodi Arias. The New York Post reports that McGraw denied on Twitter that he’s paying for the family to live in Arizona while Arias is on…
A former News Corp. executive and veteran television exec has reportedly bid about $500 million for the online video streaming site Hulu. Reuters reports that Peter Chernin, the former president of News Corp., made the bid. Chernin helped created the…
After the disappointing ratings of "The Lead with Jake Tapper" and the failed experiment of "(Get to) the Point," CNN is bringing back "Crossfire," which was canceled in 2005, reports Deadline.com. Insiders at CNN say the show is set to…
Following a less-than-spectacular ratings debut for a new drama series, NBC will try again. The network will repeat the premiere of "Hannibal" April 10, giving audiences another chance to catch the new gothic drama, reports Deadline.com. As previously reported, "Hannibal’s”…
A talk show built around a personality who has been a staple of the cable network Bravo has reportedly been canceled. USA Today reports that comedian Kathy Griffin confirmed the news that her late-night talk show "Kathy" was canceled by…
NBC anchor Brian Williams cited an increase in the popularity of a girl’s name — which happens to be the name of the character his daughter plays on HBO’s "Girls," according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The name is…