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Weather Channel Starts Naming Winter Storms — But the National Weather Service Is Not Pleased

The Weather Channel has started giving names to winter storms, similar to how hurricanes are given alphabetical names. But the network’s decision drew a stern comment from the National Weather Service, reports TVNewser.com. The Weather Channel is already onto its…

Report: Authorities Skeptical About Claims by Mother of ‘Modern Family’ Star in Abuse Case

Authorities are said to be skeptical about claims from the mother of "Modern Family" star Ariel Winter, 14, that she was trying to protect her daughter from a relationship with an 18-year-old man, reports TMZ.com. As previously reported, Winter was…

‘American Idol’ Contestant Picked to Host ‘VH1 Divas’

VH1 has tapped an "American Idol" runner-up to host "VH1 Divas," which will be broadcast live on Dec. 16. The show will be hosted by “Idol” alum Adam Lambert, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show will also feature another…

Lindsay Lohan Pulls Out of Interview With Barbara Walters at the Last Minute; Move Follows Report of New Legal Problem for Lohan

Lindsay Lohan has canceled her interview with Barbara Walters, which had been scheduled to air Nov. 16 on ABC’s "20/20,” Deadline.com reports. The decision was apparently made by Lohan’s new PR firm, Rogers & Cowan, which was unhappy with the…

Chuck Lorre Apologizes for ‘Idiotic Game Shows’ Comment

"Two and a Half Men" creator Chuck Lorre apologized for calling "The Bachelor" an example of "idiotic game shows," according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. Lorre made the comment about the show in one of his vanity cards airing…

Something to Quack About: Offbeat Reality Show Tops Critically Acclaimed Drama in Head-to-Head Showdown

Two very different shows went head-to-head earlier this week for the honor of top-rated cable show of the night, and the win went to “Duck Dynasty” — an A&E reality show about a Louisiana millionaire family that makes duck calls…

Key NBC Show Takes a Big Hit in the Ratings

One of NBC’s top shows of the season suffered a ratings setback Wednesday night, according to Nielsen overnight figures, but the network was still able to win the night. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that NBC’s two-hour “The Voice” settled for a 3.7…

Video: Popular TV Personality Reveals She Has Thyroid Cancer

A popular television personality posted a moving video in which she reveals that she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Extra reports. Brooke Burke, known for co-hosting “Dancing with the Stars” along with a number of other TV gigs, taped…

Fox News Contributor Dick Morris Explains His Election Prediction Goof

Dick Morris, a major talking head on Fox News, appeared on "The O’Reilly Factor" to explain how his prediction of a landslide victory for Mitt Romney in the presidential election was so far off, reports FoxNews.com. Morris told O’Reilly, "I…

Plans Unveiled for Sports Talk Kingpin Jim Rome’s New Showtime Show

Showtime has taken the wraps off its plans for sports talk veteran Jim Rome, whose new show on the pay-cable network will roll out Nov. 21, Deadline.com reports. “Jim Rome on Showtime” will be an hour show, starting at 10…