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Two NBC Shows Sink to Season Lows

Two NBC series turned in season lows in the ratings Tuesday night, based on Nielsen overnights, as the broadcast networks in general endured a night of less-than-stellar numbers. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that NBC’s “Go On,” which sank to a 1.3 average…

TBS Cancels Series

TBS is pulling the plug on a series that has failed to gain traction in the ratings. Going away after one season is the low-rated musical comedy-drama “Wedding Band,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Since its debut in November 2012…

MSNBC Host Slowed by Brain Tumor

One of the regular hosts in MSNBC’s lineup revealed that health problems related to a brain tumor kept him out of his regular spot Friday. The Huffington Post reports that Martin Bashir said over the weekend that the tumor was…

Good Grief! Voice of Charlie Brown in ‘Peanuts’ Specials Arrested on Felony Stalking Charges

The man who is the voice of Charlie Brown in a series of animated “Peanuts” TV specials was arrested over the weekend on felony charges including stalking and making threats, TheWrap.com reports. Peter Robbins, 56, was arrested Sunday night at…

Grammy Winner Joins NBC’s ‘The Voice’

A Grammy-winning singer is joining NBC’s singing competition series "The Voice" in the role of mentor, reports ETOnline.com. Sheryl Crow is joining the Blake Shelton team. In a statement, Shelton crowed about his new team member, saying, "Sheryl Crow is…

Manti Te’o Admits Lying About ‘Girlfriend’ in Interview With Katie Couric

Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o admitted in an interview with Katie Couric that he lied to the press and to the public about his non-existent online “girlfriend,” ABC News reports. “The star Notre Dame linebacker, who has been hounded…

AMC Unveils Plans for ‘Mad Men’ Season Six — Including a Two-Hour Movie

AMC announced today that it will kick off the sixth season of its hit drama series “Mad Men” with a special episode — a two-hour movie written by series creator Matthew Weiner and directed by Scott Hornbacher, Deadline.com reports. The…

Plans for New Syndie Talk Show Get Flayed

A planned syndicated daytime talk show has been scrapped, reports the New York Post. The show was to be hosted by TV chef Bobby Flay and Food Network colleague Giada De Laurentiis. The two foodie stars were in the early…

Marketer Whose Super Bowl Ads Came Under Fire Will Sit Out the Big Game

An advertiser whose Super Bowl commercials have gained a lot of attention — not all of it positive — since it first ran spots in the big game said it will sit out this year’s game. Advertising Age reports that…

Report: Donald Trump Looking Into Buying The New York Times

Donald Trump is reportedly exploring how he might buy The New York Times, reports Joe Hagan in New York Magazine. "According to sources familiar with the situation, Trump has engaged in more than one meeting to discuss how he might…