The host of a new program that figures to be a key element in CNN’s revitalization plans says he wants the new program to look outside the traditional cable news sweet spot of Washington, D.C. Former ABC News White House…
On another low-rated night for NBC — with another fifth-place finish overall among broadcast networks — the Peacock got a sliver of good news as the ratings-challenged series “Smash” made a move in the right direction. “Smash” improved by one-tenth…
The new pope of the Roman Catholic Church has been named, signaled by the traditional white smoke rising above the Vatican. Reuters reports that Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope today. Bergoglio becomes the first non-European pope in…
ABC has filled out the main players for a new comedy, turning to an actress who has become an increasingly familiar face on TV to replace Mandy Moore in the project. Deadline.com reports that Kristen Schaal, a favorite from Comedy…
A television comeback is in the works for one of the quintessential American cartoon characters. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Disney Channel has ordered a new series of cartoons featuring Mickey Mouse. The animated shorts starring the classic…
A ruling in a former “Price Is Right” model’s high-profile lawsuit against the show wipes out her earlier $7.7 million victory. The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq. reports that a Los Angeles Superior Court judge granted a motion for a new…
Former Current TV host Keith Olbermann has reportedly settled a $50 million lawsuit with the network, in a deal reached during a private mediation session, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq., which broke the news. In its version of the…
The star of a Discovery reality series has been arrested. Leading off its report with "Here’s a shocker," TMZ.com reports that Steven Ray Tickle, a star of Discovery’s "Moonshiners," was arrested in Danville, Va., for public intoxication. Tickle, who makes…
CBS has just announced the syndication and streaming plans for its acclaimed drama "The Good Wife,’ and if you can guess its cable partner in this deal you’re smarter than any of us here at TVWeek. Writes our friend Nellie…
Magazine publisher Conde Nast hopes to leverage the brand recognition of its big-name titles — which have been dealing with dwindling income — through a series of Web video channels. USA Today reports that the publisher launched the new channels…