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‘Project Runway’ Judge Writing Fashion Book

Fashion editor and Lifetime "Project Runway" judge Nina Garcia announced today that she is writing a new book on fashion for the Voice imprint of Disney-owned Hyperion Books, according to USA Today. The book, Garcia’s fourth on style, will be…

Spike Picks Up Two Docu-Series

Series that chronicle little person wrestling and competitive scrap-metal hunters have been picked up by Spike TV, reports The Hollywood Reporter. "Half Pint Brawlers," which is already in production, will follow a troupe of little person wrestlers in their travels…

It’s the Case Against—and For—Jeff Zucker

In his latest provocative essay, TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross writes about the debate over Jeff Zucker, NBC Universal’s beleagured president and CEO. Click here to read his thoughtful piece. –Tom Gilbert

‘Jersey Shore’ Will Return, but Not From Jersey

MTV is bringing back a second season of “Jersey Shore” next summer, but it won’t be shot in New Jersey, Multichannel News reports. For the 12 new episodes the housemates will move outside the northeast, the network said; the location…

Candy Crowley Gets CNN Sunday Political Job

CNN is giving hosting duties to its plum Sunday morning political newsmaker show “State of the Union” to Candy Crowley, the network’s senior political correspondent. Crowley, who has been at the network since 1987, will replace John King, who is…

Twisted Fairy Tales Head to Syfy

Syfy is creating a franchise of classic fairy tales with a contemporary twist to add to its Saturday night original TV movie lineup, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The five titles start with "Beauty and the Beast" on Feb. 27, and…

G4 Showing Success with Original Shows, Renews 4

Comcast-owned G4 has renewed four of its original series for second seasons, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The move is a positive sign for the network, which last year made a move away from reruns toward more original programming. The shows…

Another Series Pickup for ABC Family, This One a Comedy

ABC Family picked up its third new series in a week, giving a 10-episode order to the comedy series "Melissa & Joey," reports The Hollywood Reporter. Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence will both star and executive produce the show…

Survey: HDTVs Continue to Be Hot With Consumers; Interest in 3D TV Almost Nil Despite Hype at CES

A new study from the Opinion Research Corp. shows the consumers like HDTVs, but their interest in purchasing sets that are 3D capable is practically non-existent, reports Digital Trends. According to the report, the study said that  "nearly two-thirds of…

BET Plans Fundraiser for Haitian Relief

Queen Latifah, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Pharrell are on board for BET Networks’ telethon for Haitian relief, "SOS Saving OurSelves — Help for Haiti" which will air on BET, Centric, MTV and VHI Feb. 5 at 8 p.m., reports B&C….