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Letterman Ready to Dish on Himself — Including His Sex Scandal and His Feud With Leno — in Interview With Oprah

"Late Show" host David Letterman will talk with Oprah Winfrey about his sex scandal and his battle with depression in an interview that will air next month, the Oprah Winfrey Network announced.  OWN said in a press release: "On ‘Oprah’s…

FCC on ‘Verge of Making a Bad Situation Worse,’ Say an Independent Senator and a Former FCC Member

"The Federal Communications Commission may be on the verge of making a bad situation worse. It is considering a rule change that would clear the way for even more media consolidation. All Americans should be deeply concerned." So write Sen….

‘Project Runway’ Judge Leaving Show After 10 Seasons

A designer who has judged "Project Runway" for all of its 10 seasons won’t be around for the show’s 11th season. Deadline.com reports that Michael Kors is off the show. Designer Zac Posen will take his place as featured judge,…

CNN’s Soledad O’Brien Says She’s Not Concerned About Reports That Jeff Zucker May Move Erin Burnett to Soledad’s Morning Time Slot

Soledad O’Brien says she’s not concerned about reports that incoming CNN President Jeff Zucker may move Erin Burnett into Soledad’s time slot. Here’s an excerpt from a New York Times Magazine interview with O’Brien conducted by Andrew Goldman: Andrew Goldman: Jeff Zucker,…

History Sets Airdate for Ambitious Bible Docudrama

History said its high-profile five-part, 10-hour docudrama "The Bible," from executive producer Mark Burnett, will debut March 3, Deadline.com reports. The show, which is also executive produced by Burnett’s wife, Roma Downey, who plays Mary, combines CGI and live action…

Fox’s $6.1 Billion Dodgers Deal in Limbo

The $6.1 billion television rights contract between Fox Sports and the Los Angeles Dodgers is in limbo, as the team and Major League Baseball negotiate over how the money will be split with the league, according to The Hollywood Reporter….

Broadway Drama About Prejudice Becomes Project at HBO

A Broadway drama that tracks an African-American family’s weekend at Martha’s Vineyard is in development at HBO. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the pay-cable network has given a script commitment to "Stick Fly." The project will be executive…

‘Hacking the Planet’ Gets Green Light

"Hacking the Planet," a new series that attempts to change the course of nature, received a go-ahead from the Weather Channel, reports Variety. Weather Channel ordered six 30-minute episodes. The show will premiere Feb. 28 at 9 p.m. ET. Former…

Is Rosie O’Donnell Headed to ‘America’s Got Talent’?

The replacement for Sharon Osbourne on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” — if a current judge on the show has his way — will be Rosie O’Donnell, The Huffington Post reports. The show has confirmed that Howard Stern will be back…

NBC Doubles Down on Game Shows

NBC is adding a new game show to a network portfolio that already includes "Deal or No Deal," "Minute to Win It," "Who’s Still Standing" and the new Howie Mandel show “Take It All.” Deadline.com reports that the network is…