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Did ABC’s New Show Make a ‘Splash’? Did NBC’s ‘Smash’ Crash? Here Are the Numbers

The turnout for ABC’s new celebrity diving competition Tuesday night created at least a ripple in the ratings, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. But it wasn’t quite the full-blown cannonball splash the network may have been…

NBC Confirms Who Will Be the New Judge on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Following up on reports earlier this month that she would be joining NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” as the new judge, supermodel Heidi Klum announced this week that she’s taking the job and NBC confirmed the news, according to a Reuters…

Peacock Acquires Drama Series

NBC has picked up a one-hour drama series for a 10-episode season. Deadline.com reports that the network acquired U.S. rights to “Crossing Lines” for a summer run. The show comes from German producer Tandem Communications and Ed Bernero’s Bernero Productions….

Meredith Vieira Replaced by Comedian as Host of ‘Millionaire’

Meredith Vieira, the longtime host of the syndicated game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” will be replaced by comedian Cedric “The Entertainer” when the show launches its 12th season this fall. Disney-ABC Domestic Television made the announcement today…

Longest-Serving Member of FCC to Step Down

The Federal Communications Commission member who is the panel’s longest-serving current commissioner is stepping down. B&C reports that Robert McDowell made the announcement today that he intends to leave the commission in “a few weeks.” McDowell has been on the…

NBC-Owned WMAQ in Chicago Names President and GM

NBCUniversal-owned station WMAQ-TV in Chicago has named a new president and general manager. Crain’s Chicago Business reports that local TV veteran David Doebler gets the job. Doebler has been president and GM of NBCU-owned WVIT-TV in Hartford, Conn., for the…

Howard Stern Says ‘The Tonight Show’ Is His

Radio shock jock and “America’s Got Talent” judge Howard Stern says he knows who will take over from Jay Leno as host of NBC’s “Tonight Show.” Stern told his radio listeners Tuesday morning on SiriusXM that the job is his,…

Crime Drama Gets a 14th Season

One of the most successful drama series of the past decade will be back for a 14th season. The renewal for the procedural “CSI,” not a surprise, was made official in a statement by CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler. According…

NBC Rolls Out Schedule of Season Finales, ‘Talent’ Premiere Date

NBC has announced its seaon finale dates, along with the premiere date for the upcoming season of “America’s Got Talent,” with supermodel Heidi Klum and former Spice Girl Mel B joining the judging panel. TVGuide.com reports that season eight of…

HBO Pulls Plug on Series

In what HBO calls "a very difficult decision," the pay-cable network has canceled a series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the channel pulled the plug on "Enlightened" after two seasons. The dramedy was co-created by Mike White and…