Seth MacFarlane, who hosts the Academy Awards this Sunday, is making some unusual comments in what would normally be expected to be a time for generating interest in the ceremony. The Los Angeles Times reports that MacFarlane said “I’m the…
Sordid details have surfaced in audio tapes of phone conversations in a murder plot against teen pop sensation Justin Bieber that made headlines back in December, E! Online reports. “Police told ABC News’ Albuquerque affiliate KOAT that inmate Dana Martin,…
ABC announced plans for a special focusing on the battle of “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts against the rare blood disorder myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Roberts returned this morning to her “GMA” job, five months after undergoing a bone marrow…
A veteran news broadcaster with CBS will receive the National Association of Broadcasters’ Distinguished Service Award. The organization announced today that the honor will be given to Bob Schieffer during the 2013 NAB Show. Schieffer will accept the award at…
The editorial crew has walked off the job on a popular reality show after the Motion Picture Editors Guild told its members not to work for the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show is History’s “Swamp People,” which…
James Gandolfini’s anticipated prime-time follow-up to “The Sopranos” is dead at HBO. Deadline.com reports that HBO — where Gandolfini made a lasting impression as Tony Soprano — has decided not to move forward with the Gandolfini vehicle "Criminal Justice." The…
The emcee has been named for the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, and the gig will go to a popular late-night TV host. TheWrap.com reports that Conan O’Brien has been picked for the high-profile spot. The selection was announced on…
World Wrestling Entertainment is under fire from conservatives who say a wrestler and his manager are bashing the Tea Party with their immigrant-bashing personas, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The complaints started a week ago on "Monday Night Raw," when…
Much of the coverage of the current television season has focused on the lack of new hit shows on the broadcast networks, but TV writer Joe Flint reports in the Los Angeles Times that veteran series are also struggling. “So…
With the cost of sports rights soaring, ESPN’s per-subscriber fee is also expected to climb. MediaPost reports that the fee is likely to pass $7 a month in 2017, based on ESPN’s huge NFL rights bill and the likelihood of…