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TV Show May Be Involved in Balloon Hoax

Sheriff Jim Alderden said Sunday that, "documents show that a media outlet has agreed to pay money to the Heenes with regard to the balloon incident," according to the Associated Press. Alderden didn’t name the media outlet but said it…

Star of MTV’s ‘The Hills’ Arrested for DUI

In the early hours Sunday morning, the Los Angeles police stopped reality television star Stephanie Pratt of "The Hills" for suspicion of drunken driving, according to the Associated Press. Pratt, who’s 23 years old, was arrested and charged with driving…

Though in the Past Many Said NBCU Would Be a Good Fit for Time Warner, Here’s TW CEO Jeff Bewkes on Why He Won’t Bid

While Time Warner owns half of the CW, in the past many pundits have claimed that buying a major network such as NBC would be a good thing for Time Warner. At the TVWeek Innovation360 Conference on Oct. 13 in…

SAG Confirms David White as National Executive Director

The Screen Actors Guild removed the interim tag off David White on Sunday when the national board approved his permanent two-year appointment as national executive director, according to Variety. White won 71% of the vote. The key opposition to his…

Time Warner Chief Bewkes on Whether Company Will Partner With CBS for Olympics Bid

In this clip from the Oct. 13th TVWeek Innovation360 Conference in New York City, Time Warner Chairman and CEO Jeff Bewkes answers a question as to whether or not the company is partnering with CBS to obtain the broadcast right for…

‘Real Housewives’ Star Gets Engaged

One of the "Real Housewives" might become a real housewife after all. Or at least a wife in real life. "Real Housewives of New York City" star Bethenny Frankel, for whom Bravo is now developing her own reality show, has announced…

Vince McMahon’s Son Leaving WWE

Shane McMahon, son of World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Vince McMahon and executive VP of global media, announced on Friday that he was leaving the family business, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Shane’s contribution to the family TV empire was recognized…

Jon Gosselin Slammed With Breach of Contract Suit by TLC

On the heels of TLC announcing that filming will cease on "Jon & Kate Plus Eight" in November, the network today filed suit against Jon Gosselin, claiming he has breached his contract, according to the Associated Press. The suit, which…

Another ‘Reality’ Channel Will Take the Place of Fox Reality Channel–and This One is Really Wild!

According to an article by top TV reporter/editor Mike Schneider at Variety, the Fox Cable Networks may announce as soon as Friday, Oct. 16, the replacement fare for the soon to be shuttered Fox Reality Channel. The replacement channel, "…

First Time in History of ‘SNL,’ a Single Advertiser Will Sponsor Entire Show; Ad Breaks Will Feature Never-Before Aired Clips of Show

"For the first time in the 35-season history of "Saturday Night Live," an advertiser is buying all the national ad time in the broadcast of the venerable late-night comedy show," reports Brian Steinberg of Advertising Age. The advertiser is Budweiser,…