CNN, which has assiduously weeded the fashion, entertainment and shout shows from its lineup in recent years, did an about turn last week and announced it is launching an “unconventional” weekend show hosted by D.L. Hughley, a comedian whose take…
Lifetime is trying to make a federal case out of “Project Runway.” Shortly before a meeting Friday to set an expedited schedule for resolving NBC Universal’s lawsuit against The Weinstein Co. for moving “Project Runway” from Bravo to Lifetime, Lifetime…
Jane Velez Mitchell has been tapped to fill Headline News’ 7 p.m. ET slot after the departure of Glenn Beck, hours after it was announced he would be joining Fox News Channel next year, TVNewser reports. “Issues With Jane Velez…
D.L. Hughley, who will host CNN’s new late-night program “D.L. Hughley Breaks the News,” talked with Broadcasting & Cable about the new gig that starts Oct. 25 on the news network. “Breaks the News” will be filmed in front of…
AMC has formally placed an order for a third season of this year’s Emmy winner for best drama “Mad Men,” Daily Variety reports. However, negotiations between Lionsgate and series creator and executive producer Matthew Weiner continue to be an issue….
CBS College Sports is terminating 30 employees as its shifts from airing studio programs to increasing the number of live events it televises in high definition, the New York Times reports. “We’ve learned that live game coverage and HD production…
Once a staple on the broadcast networks, the TV movie has found a new home on cable, USA Today says. Lifetime, Sci Fi and Hallmark air the most movies, upwards of 30 apiece. Cable networks can make money off TV…
As one of the best-known financial advisors, CNBC host Suze Orman is in great demand at a time when most people have questions about how to ride out a challenging economy, the Wall Street Journal reports. In addition to appearing…
Hallmark Channel is working on sequels for some of its highest-rated original films, “The Good Witch” and “The Note,” the Hollywood Reporter says. “The Good Witch 2,” the follow-up to the network’s second-highest-rated original film, will begin production shortly with…