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Christina Ricci — Who Saw Her Drama Series ‘Pan Am’ Go Down in Flames at ABC — Takes Lead in NBC Comedy Project

A bad experience with the ABC drama series “Pan Am” apparently wasn’t enough to discourage Christina Ricci from pursuing a career in television. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that the actress will give it another go, this time tackling comedy in…

Why NBC Is Pushing Back One of Its Development Projects

NBC is pushing back one of the projects it has in development, Deadline.com reports. The show is one of two at broadcast networks in the current development season based on “Alice in Wonderland.” NBC’s project, “Wonderland,” received a late pickup…

Director Known for ‘Men in Black’ Movies Joins CBS’s ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Adaptation

The CBS television adaptation of "Beverly Hills Cop" has landed a well-known feature film director to helm the pilot, Deadline.com reports. Barry Sonnenfeld, known for directing films such as the "Men in Black" series and "Get Shorty," will direct, the…

Sounds Like This Non-TV News Is Ready to Fly: Two Major U.S. Airlines About to Merge in $11 Billion Deal. Result Would Be the World’s Largest Airline

Two major U.S. airlines may be just days away from merging in an $11 billion deal, the Associated Press reports. Says the story, "US Airways Group Inc and [American Airlines parent] AMR Corp are nearing an $11 billion merger that…

For the First Time in Nearly 600 Years, the Pope Is Resigning

The last time a pope resigned was in 1415, when Pope Gregory XII stepped down to end a civil war within in the church. Now, Pope Benedict XVI is following suit, announcing he will step down Feb. 28 because of…

After Weeks of Controversy, and Amid Ongoing Legal Battle, Dish Announces Nationwide Rollout of Its New Hopper With Sling DVR

The ad-skipping Hopper DVR from Dish Network that has been at the center of controversy since it was banned by CBS from receiving a CNET tech award is being rolled out nationally. Dish announced today that the Hopper with Sling…

Charlie Sheen — Mentioned in Fugitive’s Manifesto — Makes Plea to Ex-Cop at Center of L.A. Manhunt

Charlie Sheen is reaching out to fugitive Christopher Dorner, a former police officer who is suspected in the killing of three people in the Los Angeles area, reports TMZ.com. Sheen was mentioned in Dorner’s manifesto, along with other celebrities, the…

The Grammys: MTV Says Justin Timberlake and Frank Ocean Stole the Show. Plus, the Big Winners — And the Part ‘Glee’ May Have Played in the Selection of the Song of the Year

As far as Grammy winners are concerned, MTV reports that "it was a big night for Fun., who scooped up Best New Artist as well as Song of the Year for ‘We Are Young,’ not to mention Mumford & Sons,…

Three Die in Helicopter Crash While Filming New Reality Show for Discovery Channel

Three men "died in a helicopter crash while filming a new reality TV series in California," reports Deadline.com, continuing, "The yet untitled military show is being produced for Discovery Channel by JD Roth and Todd Nelson’s Eyeworks USA (formerly 3 Ball Prods.),…

Video: Singer of Some of the Biggest Hits From James Bond Movies to Sing, Live, on Oscar Telecast for First Time

She’s sung more title songs from James Bond movies than any other singer. Dame Shirley Bassey sang the original versions of three James Bond title songs: "Goldfinger," "Diamonds Are Forever" and "Moonraker."  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced that Bassey,…