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NBC Reportedly Has Its Sights Set on a Potential Savior for ‘Today’ — but Here’s Why She Won’t Do It

NBC reportedly is trying to lure a former network regular back into the fold to help turn things around at “Today,” but she’s not interested. TMZ.com reports that the network is eager to sign Maria Shriver to something more permanent…

CNN Regular Headed Out the Door, Says Zucker ‘Wants His Own Peeps’

A regular CNN contributor is the cable network’s latest departure as new boss Jeff Zucker continues his overhaul of the cable news channel. Author and TV host Roland Martin announced on Twitter that he will depart April 6, saying the…

Christina Ricci Bails Out on NBC Comedy After Table Read

Actress Christina Ricci has exited a new NBC comedy following a table read, reports Deadline.com. Ricci, known for her role on "Pan Am," was the first major cast member to join the pilot, “Girlfriend in a Coma.” The project was…

Fun Non-TV Story of the Day: A Very Plain White Bowl With More Than a Few Dings Was Bought at a Garage Sale Six Years Ago for $3. We Would’ve Paid a Buck Fifty, Tops. It Sold Yesterday for … $2.2 Million

A well-used, slightly dinged-up bowl, shown below, purchased for no more than $3 at a garage sale was sold at auction Tuesday for more than $2.2 million. Reuters reports that the unassuming item bought at a sale in New York…

A&E Series Sets Ratings Record

An A&E series set a ratings record with its premiere Monday. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that the cable channel had 4.6 million viewers tune in for the "Psycho" prequel "Bates Motel." The premiere also drew 2.4 million viewers 18 to…

Looks Like We May Have to Wait Three More Years for the Next James Bond Movie. Three Years??!! Whatever Happened to the Notion ‘Get ’em While They’re Hot’?

"According to Reuters, a conference call between MGM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Barber and film investors revealed that the screenplay for the 24th James Bond film is in development, and that they were optimistic about having another film…

James Woods Books Return to Television

Two-time Oscar nominee and two-time Emmy winner James Woods is headed back to television. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Woods will play a recurring role on Showtime’s “Ray Donovan.” Woods, who previously starred in the 2006-2008 legal series…

MSNBC Names Replacement for Chris Hayes

MSNBC has named a new host for the slot being vacated by Chris Hayes, who is moving into the 8 p.m. weeknight slot. The New York Times’ Media Decoder reports that the weekend morning show “Up” will be hosted by…

Tribune Relaunches Studio, Puts Former Warner Bros./FX Exec in Charge

Tribune is rolling out plans for its studio relaunch, with the newly formed Tribune Studios to be headed up by former Warner Bros. executive Matt Cherniss. B&C reports that Tribune named Cherniss president and general manager of WGN America and…

John Malone Gets Back Into Cable Business: Liberty Media Buys Stake in Charter Communications

Liberty Media said Tuesday it is buying a stake in Charter Communications. USA Today reports that the purchase of 27.3% of Charter for $2.62 billion “gives Liberty direct access to the cable service markets in the U.S. with plenty of…