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Character Actor Dead at 72 — He Appeared in ‘Last of the Mohicans’ and ‘Natural Born Killers’

A noted film and television character actor and Native American activist died of cancer today, Deadline.com reports. Russell Means, 72, died at his home on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Porcupine, S.D. Means made his acting debut in the…

ABC Orders Additional Episodes of ‘Modern Family’ and Other Series

ABC has placed orders for additional episodes of a number of series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The network ordered two additional episodes each of "Modern Family," "Grey’s Anatomy" and "The Middle," the story reports. ABC also ordered one additional…

Fox Renews ‘X Factor’ for Season Three; Head-to-Head Showdowns With NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Set

Fox has given a third-season renewal to “The X Factor,” even with the singing competition’s numbers down from season one, Deadline.com reports. Meanwhile, NBC announced an expanded schedule for “The Voice” during election week, setting up head-to-head showdowns between the…

ABC Family Sets Return Dates for Series

ABC Family has announced premiere dates for new seasons and new episodes of a number of series — "Pretty Little Liars," "The Lying Game," "Bunheads" and "Switched at Birth," TVLine.com reports. “Switched at Birth” returns for season two on Monday,…

Fox Buys Scripted Project From ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Producer

Fox has bought a scripted project set in the fashion world from "America’s Next Top Model" executive producer Ken Mok, reports Deadline.com. Called "Scarlatti," the project will focus on a multi-generational fashion dynasty trying to keep control of their empire,…

ABC Pulls Plug on Shonda Rhimes Series

ABC has decided to wrap up a drama series created by Shonda Rhimes, which will end its run after it completes the 13-episode order it received in May. Nellie Andreeva reports on Deadline.com that ABC has opted not to give…

Contestant Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Head Injury on ‘DWTS’

A contestant on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital Sunday after suffering a head and neck injury during a rehearsal for the show, reports People.com. Melissa Rycroft, a former "Bachelor" star, fell while doing…

Chevy Chase Unleashes ‘N-Word’ on ‘Community’ Set

Chevy Chase, reportedly frustrated with his character on the NBC comedy "Community," used the N-word on the set while venting his anger, then immediately apologized to his colleagues, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. Chase reportedly used the slur…

Actress Says She Was Written Off CBS Drama After Collapsing on Set

An actress on a hit CBS drama series, who collapsed on the set in August, is claiming that the network has written her off the show because of a medical condition. Actress Jennifer Esposito says CBS has kept her off…

Lindsay Lohan’s Dad Stages Intervention, Seeks Conservatorship for Her

Lindsay Lohan’s father staged an intervention for the troubled starlet on Friday, reports TMZ.com. Her father, Michael Lohan, and several other people showed up at her house Friday afternoon, acting on the belief that she has fallen off the wagon,…