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CNN Makes It Official, Puts Former NBC Boss Jeff Zucker in Charge of CNN Worldwide

CNN announced today that Jeff Zucker, former head of NBC, has been named president of CNN Worldwide. We reported earlier this week that the announcement was expected soon. Making the announcement was Phil Kent, chairman and CEO of CNN parent…

ABC Ups the Episode Orders for Two Shows

ABC has ordered additional episodes of two series, B&C reports. The network raised the total to 18 episodes for "Malibu Country" and "Last Man Standing," ordering five additional episodes of each show, the story reports. The Reba McEntire comedy "Malibu…

Spinoff in Consideration at Starz as ‘Spartacus’ Winds Down

Starz’ "Spartacus" franchise, which will air its last installment with "Spartacus: War of the Damned" starting in January, may continue with a spinoff series focused on Julius Caesar, reports Deadline.com. The spinoff idea is in the early stages, with "Spartacus"…

Three New Ghost Shows on Tap for Syfy

Three new ghost shows are in the works at Syfy, with two slated to debut in early 2013, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. "Ghost Mine" is about ghosts in an abandoned Oregon gold mine. The show will feature a group of…

TLC Orders ‘Neat Freaks’

TLC has ordered a special about neatniks called "Neat Freaks," with the idea of testing viewer interest before committing to a series, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The show will feature people who aren’t only focused on keeping their own homes…

It’s Official: Two Winning Tickets Sold in Tonight’s $579.9 Million Powerball Lottery — One in Arizona and One in Missouri

"The numbers have been drawn for the record Powerball jackpot and officials say winning tickets were purchased in Arizona and Missouri," reports the Associated Press. The story says "A lottery official said late Wednesday that the jackpot increased to $579.9…

Here Are Tonight’s Winning Powerball Numbers. The Jackpot is Close to $580 Million.

Here is breaking news from CNN.com: "Winning numbers for the nearly $580 million Powerball lottery jackpot are 5-23-16-22-29. The Powerball is 6." Good luck!

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Finale Pushes ABC to Ratings Win — But It’s Close

With its “Dancing with the Stars” finale performing below the ratings marks of recent season finales for the show, ABC attracted just enough viewers Tuesday night to eke out a win over CBS and NBC in the key 18-49 demo,…

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Rocker Steven Tyler Responds to Racism Accusation by ‘American Idol’ Judge Nicki Minaj

Aerosmith frontman and former “American Idol” judge Steven Tyler responded to an accusation of racism by “Idol” judge Nicki Minaj, denying that he is a racist and offering an apology, E! Online reports. As previously reported, Minaj took exception to…