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‘Girls’ Gone Under: Empire Built on Young Women Revealing Their Breasts Files for Bankruptcy

A video empire built on the idea that people will pay to see college women and other young women bare their breasts has filed for bankruptcy. The New York Post reports that “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis put his…

Fox Rolls Out Season Finale Dates, Schedule for Summer Premieres

Fox has set its summer schedule, including plans to air the two-night finale of "American Idol" a week before the end of the broadcast season to allow some summer shows to bow early, reports B&C. The new reality workplace program…

That’s How the Cookie Crumbles: Honey Boo Boo in a Fight With the Girl Scouts

TLC reality star Honey Boo Boo is in a dispute with the Girl Scouts of the USA, which is trying to stop her from selling Girl Scout cookies, reports TMZ.com. The problem is that Honey Boo Boo, whose real name…

Simon Cowell Creates Another Talent Competition

Simon Cowell, who has been behind such iconic talent competitions as “American Idol” and “The X Factor,” is creating yet another talent competition. The U.K.’s Independent reports that Cowell’s production company Syco is working with YouTube on the show, “The…

Fox News, in ‘Somewhat of a Departure,’ Adds Show Built Around Former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model

Fox News is adding a new lifestyle show starring a former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new weekend show stars Carol Alt. In what’s described in the story as "somewhat of a departure" for the…

NBC’s ‘Hatfields & McCoys’ Casts Actress Who Wowed Audiences in ‘Risky Business’

An actress whose breakthrough role in the 1983 movie “Risky Business” made a lasting impact has joined NBC’s "Hatfields & McCoys" project. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that Rebecca De Mornay will play Mary Hatfield. De Mornay, also known for movies…

Team Behind Hit 1990s Sitcom Sues Disney — Case Follows a Landmark ‘Vertical Integration’ Lawsuit Over the Same Show

The creative team behind a successful 1990s comedy series has sued Walt Disney Co. for allegedly failing to properly exploit the show, The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq. reports. The lawsuit over “Home Improvement” was filed by the Wind Dancer Production…

Two Legendary TV Comics to Reunite on ‘Hot in Cleveland’

Two icons of television comedy will be reunited on an episode of TV Land’s "Hot in Cleveland." Deadline.com reports that the production will bring together Carol Burnett and her "Carol Burnett Show" co-star Tim Conway. The episode, which will air…

Dish Scores Partial Legal Victory Over ESPN, Will Receive a Fraction of the $153 Million Sought in Dispute

Dish Network has scored a partial victory in court, winning one out of four claims it brought against Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN over the terms of a sports programming contract, reports Bloomberg. A jury awarded Dish $4.85 million, only a…

Explanation of Why Santa Barbara TV Anchor Went Missing for Eight Hours on Wednesday Raises More Questions Than Answers

"[Santa Barbara, Calif., TV station] KEYT anchorwoman Paula Lopez, 48, showed up at her home about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening under circumstances nearly as mysterious as those under which she disappeared," reports the Santa Barbara Independent. Lopez’ family issued a statement to…