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Close Call for CBS News Crew Covering Hurricane

"CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley was evacuated from his live location in New Jersey just before the location was wrecked by Hurricane Sandy, reports TVNewser.com. Pelley was anchoring from the deck of an Allenhurst, N.J. restaurant called Mr. C’s…

Oliver Stone: Hurricane Sandy Is ‘Punishment’ — and It’s Political

Director Oliver Stone is sounding off about Hurricane Sandy, saying the huge storm is making a commentary of sorts on the current political situation, according to The Huffington Post. Stone’s take is that the storm sends a warning to both…

‘Jersey Shore’ Hometown Suffers Hard Hit From Superstorm

The New Jersey town of Seaside Heights, home base for the hit MTV series “Jersey Shore,” was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, although the house shared by cast members on the reality show is still standing, according to The Hollywood…

Report: ‘The Voice’ Judge CeeLo Green Target of Sexual Battery Investigation

"The Voice" judge CeeLo Green is the target of a sexual battery investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department, reports TMZ.com. Green is adamant he did nothing wrong, the story says. The investigation was sparked by a woman who filed…

Why Current TV, Which Is Up for Sale, May Have a Hard Time Luring Bids

Cable channel Current TV, which is in the process of trying to find a buyer, may have a hard time attracting big bids, the New York Post reports. The reason is simple: Its audience is really small. The network, founded…

ABC Buys Comedy from ‘Friends’ Producer

ABC has bought a comedy from "Friends" producer Greg Malins, Sony Pictures TV and Jamie Tarses’ Fanfare, reports Deadline.com. The project, “Tribes,” went to ABC in a competitive situation, and received a script commitment plus penalty, the piece notes. It’s…

Authorities Back Gene Hackman in Altercation With Homeless Man

Police say screen legend Gene Hackman was defending himself when he allegedly smacked a homeless man Tuesday outside a restaurant in Santa Fe, N.M., TMZ.com reports. The homeless man, identified as Bruce Becker, reportedly contacted police after the confrontation with…

NBC Yanks Canceled Sitcom Earlier Than Planned

NBC may appear to be adding insult to injury for a recently canceled comedy series, but the latest move — pulling it from the lineup a week earlier than scheduled — is Hurricane Sandy’s fault. Deadline.com reports that the network…

May the Force Be With You: Disney Acquiring Lucasfilm, Including ‘Star Wars’ Franchise, for $4 Billion; Read Entire Press Release

"The Walt Disney Company has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a stock and cash transaction. Lucasfilm is 100% owned by Lucasfilm Chairman and Founder, George Lucas. "Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of…

Ousted Disney Chief Resurfaces With New CEO Position

Just a few months after being ousted as the chairman of Walt Disney Studios and president of Disney Channels Worldwide, Rich Ross has landed a new job as CEO of Shine America, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ross will join…