On the heels of the 2013 Academy Awards, a government investigation into a movie that was among the leading contenders has been dropped. Citing a congressional aide, Reuters reports that the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee has closed its inquiry into…
Starz announced today that it is partnering with veterans of “Dancing with the Stars” and “Footloose” to create a new scripted drama series set in the world of international competitive ballroom dancing. The project involves actor, dancer and singer Julianne…
Actor Erik Estrada, still closely identified with his role as a motorcycle-riding California Highway Patrolman in the 1970s and early 1980s NBC series “CHiPs,” will be back on two wheels for a new Syfy original movie. The cable channel announced…
A memorial has been set for Milt Hoffman, a veteran television producer whose career spanned seven decades. Hoffman died Feb. 21 at age 90, as previously reported. The tribute to Hoffman is scheduled for Sunday, March 17, 2013, at 2…
Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony has sparked a political backlash, with the complaints focused mainly on one element of the show: the appearance by Michelle Obama. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that conservative media members are complaining about the first…
Following up on Sunday’s high-profile gig as host of the Academy Awards, Seth MacFarlane took to Twitter and indicated that he won’t make himself available for a second try at the job, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. In…
The new celebrity lineup for ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” includes a Disney actress, two Olympic gold medalists — one who competed in the 1970s and another who appeared at the most recent Games — a couple of high-profile comedians,…
TBS has renewed a freshman series, ordering an eight-episode second season. B&C reports that the cable channel is bringing back the competition series "King of the Nerds." The show will wrap up season one March 7, with season two set…
The stars of NBC’s struggling comedy series "Up All Night" continue to line up other work, with the latest news being a report by Deadline.com that Maya Rudolph is considering a variety show for her next career move. Rudolph, the…
Conservative pundit Glenn Beck is making a push that will place his media company, TheBlaze, in more direct competition with his former employer, Fox News Channel, reports TVNewser.com. Beck has launched a campaign called GetTheBlaze, which urges fans to call…