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Disney, ABC Family Hit With Lawsuit, Accused of Stealing Idea for Christmas Movie

Disney and the ABC Family Channel, among others, were sued Monday by two television producers who allege a story concept they pitched to ABC Family was stolen for a TV movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq. Beth Grossbard…

Top CNET Staffer Resigns Over CBS Ban of Tech Award

A top writer for the tech site CNET resigned Monday, soon after a report was published that said the site was barred by its corporate owner, CBS, from giving an award to Dish Network for its ad-hopping technology, reports The…

With Big Bird and Elmo Both in the News, Is It Helping or Hurting PBS?

PBS’s “Sesame Street” has seen a couple of its characters in the headlines in recent months, with Elmo impacted by a child abuse scandal involving former puppeteer Kevin Clash while Big Bird surfaced as a player in the presidential election….

As Armstrong’s Confession Is About to Air, Will the Public Start Feeling More Positive About Him? Right Now His Q Score Is More Negative Than the Average Sports Star — But Miles Better Than Another Fallen Sports Superstar

Lance Armstrong, who has finally admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career, is facing a tough road to rehabilitating his reputation, with his Q score going downhill, the New York Post reports. The Q Score is a measure…

Maggie Smith Signs On for Another Season of ‘Downton Abbey’

Maggie Smith has signed on for the fourth season of the PBS period drama "Downton Abbey," reports TVLine.com. Smith, who plays the Dowager Countess on the show, wasn’t considered a lock for returning to the series, with "Abbey" creator Julian…

OWN Turnaround Brightens the Outlook for Discovery

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN cable network is beginning to turn things around after a sluggish first couple of years, and that’s good news for network co-owner Discovery Communications, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog, citing a report from Sanford…

NY Times and AP Reports: Lance Armstrong Has Told Oprah That He Doped. Also, He Plans to Testify Against Officials of International Cycling Union About Their Alleged Involvement in Doping

Lance Armstrong, who has spent years denying that he ever doped as a cyclist, has "confessed that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career, according to two people briefed on [Armstrong’s forthcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey], which was recorded [today, Monday,…

Shakeup Behind the Camera at ‘The Walking Dead’

AMC’s hit zombie drama series “The Walking Dead” has replaced its showrunner, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show has named executive producer Scott Gimple to replace Glen Mazzara, who has been running the show during season three. Gimple will…

CBS Rolls Out Summer Schedule, Including New Scripted Drama Series

CBS has taken the wraps off its summer 2013 schedule, which includes the debut of a new scripted drama series and a new reality show. “Under the Dome,” a new 13-episode serialized drama based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel and…

New Coroner’s Report Indicates Natalie Wood May Have Been Attacked Before She Drowned

A new coroner’s report examining the 1981 drowning death of screen legend Natalie Wood suggests that the actress may have been attacked before she went into the water, according to a report by CBS News Senior Correspondent John Miller. Miller…