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Actress Known as ‘First Lady of Daytime Television’ Dies at 90

The veteran actress known as the "First Lady of Daytime Television" has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lori March Scourby, 90, died in her sleep March 19, the story reports. Scourby was known for her work on soap operas…

Did FX Mess Up With Big Order for Sheen’s ‘Anger Management’?

FX’s unusually large commitment to "Anger Management," Charlie Sheen’s comedy, now appears as though it may have been a bit hasty, reports The New York Times’ Arts Beat. With 80 episodes of the cable channel’s 90-episode order left to go,…

We Didn’t See This Coming: The Second-Most-Charted Female Vocalist of All Time Files for Bankruptcy

A multiple Grammy Award-winning singer has filed for bankruptcy in New Jersey. USA Today reports a personal bankruptcy filing for Dionne Warwick, best known for a string of 1960s hits including “Do You Know the Way to San Jose, “Alfie”…

‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Has Ear Partially Bitten Off

An actor in the hit HBO drama series “Game of Thrones” had part of his ear bitten off in an incident in Newcastle, England, BBC News reports. Clive Mantle, who plays Lord Greatjon Umber in the fantasy series, was attacked…

Oscars Reportedly Already Have 2014 Host in Their Sights, With Ceremony Moved to March

The 2014 Oscars ceremony is already making news, with an announcement this week that the 86th Academy Awards are being pushed to a later-than-usual date, March 2. E! Online reports the date change was designed to avoid conflict with the…

One of the Most Popular Card Games of All Time Becomes a TV Show

You may have played it as a kid or with your own kids, and now it’s headed for television. A TV show is in the works based on the card game UNO, reports Deadline.com. Mattel and The Gurin Company are…

‘Breaking Bad’ Script Stolen

Secrets of the final season of the AMC drama “Breaking Bad” are at risk of being revealed after a script for the series was reportedly stolen from the car of the show’s star, Bryan Cranston. “Cranston, 57, reported a theft…

Bill O’Reilly’s ‘Killing’ Spree Continues at Nat Geo

National Geographic Channel is embarking upon a third collaboration with Fox News personality Bill O’Reilly, with the network agreeing to adapt his forthcoming book "Killing Jesus: A History," according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The adaptation, from Ridley Scott’s…

Italy’s Highest Court Issues Surprise Ruling in Amanda Knox Case

Amanda Knox, the American at the center of a media storm during the sensational trial that accused her of murdering her 21-year-old roommate while studying in Italy, has had her acquittal overturned, reports The New York Times. Italy’s highest court…

TBS Renews Series for Fifth Season

TBS is bringing back a comedy series for a fifth season. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel ordered a 13-episode season of "Cougar Town," which will launch in 2014. The order is a bit short of…