Cable executives speaking before the Hollywood Radio & Television Society said Tuesday that the ad market is starting to rebound, reports The Hollywood Reporter. MTV Networks president Van Toffler put it in blunt terms, noting that “The economy has kind…
Charlie Sheen, who’s had a rough time personally since he was arrested on domestic violence charges on Christmas day, has asked for a leave of absence from his hit sitcom "Two and a Half Men" to enter rehab, according to…
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) wants Comcast and NBC Universal to promise to put all the TV shows of a combined company online, the Los Angeles Times reports. In written questions to the two companies, which are seeking regulatory approval for…
The partnership between "American Idol" and Apple’s iTunes store took a new turn today. For the first time ever, when the finalists are whittled down to the Top 12, there will be new innovations added to the store, as well….
Two hours of ABC’s "The Bachelor" from 8-10 p.m. offered somewhat of a challenge to NBC’s reign in the ratings, as the second Monday of the Vancouver Olympics ticked down from last week. Thanks to the Vancouver Winter Olympics, NBC…
It’s award season, so the stars are out. Mariah Carey, Morgan Freeman, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry are amon those that are scheduled to show up when Fox telecasts the NAACP Image Awards on Friday, February 26, from 8-10 p.m. Anika Noni…
The animated spy-spoof “Archer” is coming back for a second season on FX, B&C reports. The show hasn’t yet finished its debut season, but with three episodes to go, it is drawing an average 1.2 million total viewers. The second…
"Def Comedy Jam" producers Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan have a new series, but, unlike ”Jam," it will not be on HBO, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Their new series will feature up-and-coming stand-up comics and will be on Comedy Central. JB Smooth…
Music producer and "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is urging British parliament to adopt tougher anti-digital piracy efforts, including a rule to punish chronic offenders, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Cowell was one of the signers of a letter to Parliament…
Jane Kaczmarek ("Malcolm in the Middle,") has been brought on board to star with Adam Arkin ("Sons of Anarchy") in an ABC pilot, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The sitcom, "Who Gets the Parents" has Kaczmarek and Arkin divorcing after 30 years of…