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FCC Makes Tool Available To Consumers So They Can See How Fast Their Internet Connection REALLY Is…

The Federal Communications Commission has a new tool that consumers can use that measures the real speed of Internet connections,Reuters reports. Accroding to the article, "Located at www.broadband.gov, the test is aimed at allowing consumers to compare their actual speeds with…

Uh Oh: Is ‘Clueless’ Star Stacey Dash Clueless? Or is a Certain Cable Channel Just Messing With Her?

"Clueless" star Stacey Dash will be on "The Wendy Williams Show" today, and, according to a press release about her appearance, she’ll be announcing her new VH1 reality show, and giving details about it. Oddly, though, VH1 say the show hasn’t been…

Conan Sets Live Shows; Officially It’s ‘The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour”

Conan O’Brien, recently ousted host of NBC’s "The Tonight Show," has established dates for his live national tour, the comic has announced. The tour, entitled "The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour," will kick off on April 12 in…

Merlin Olsen, 69, Football Great, Actor, TV Sports Commentator, Loses Cancer Battle

Football great Merlin Olsen, who starred as the title character in the TV series "Father Murphy," has succumbed to cancer at age 69, USA Today reports. Olsen had been diagnosed with mesothelioma. In January he filed a lawsuit against NBC…

NBC Star Richard Belzer Accused of Attacking Apple Store Employee

"Law and Order: SVU" star Richard Belzer had an incident in a New York City Apple Store yesterday that has resulted in an employee filing a complaint and accusing him of harrassment, reports the New York Daily News. Milan Agnew,…

John Wells (‘ER,’ ‘Southland’), Who is the Current WGA West President, Warns Senate Committee That Comcast-NBCU Would Create A Media ‘Superpower’ That Could Dominate TV

Speaking to the Senate Commerce Committee today, Writers Guild of America West President John Wells pushed for further oversight of the Comcast/NBC merger, TheWrap reports. Wells said without safeguards, the merger puts too much power into Comcast’s hands, giving the…

Bengals’ Chad Ochocinco Getting Wild Reality Dating Show–Involving 85 Women!

Not only will Chad Ochocinco be "Dancing with the Stars," but he’ll be looking for love, too, reports ESPN. Cincinatti Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, who is on this season of "Dancing," is also getting a dating show on VH1,…

Nickelodeon Announces Six New Series, Including One Based on a Hit Animated Movie

Kids network Nickelodeon announced six new series today during its 2010 annual upfront presentation in New York, including one based on a hit animated movie. Dreamworks’ "Kung Fu Panda: The Series" picks up where the movie left off, with panda…

Starz, Showtime Make Movie Deals

The Disney-ABC Domestic Television group renewed its deal with Starz Entertainment that will continue to put Walt Disney Studios movies on the network through 2015. The original contract was set to expire in 2012, reports the Los Angeles Times. Films…

’24’ Alum Tapped for Lead in New ABC Comedy

A co-star of “24” will play the female lead in ABC’s comedy pilot “Happy Endings,” reports The Hollywood Reporter. Elisha Cuthbert, best known for playing Jack Bauer’s daughter on “24,” will take the role of a bride-to-be who splits with…