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Report: Charlie Sheen Has Become Palatable for Advertisers Again — but Now the Actor’s Image May Pose a Different Problem

Actor Charlie Sheen appears to be “safe” for advertisers again, with a new study citing improving feelings toward the sometimes erratic actor, reports Advertising Age. But now the actor’s image faces a new problem: He may be too tame to…

It’s Official: The Movie Many Film Buffs Have Most Wanted to Be Released on Blu-ray For Their Big HD TV Sets Will Be Released on Nov. 13. It’ll Make a Great Holiday Gift.

The movie many film buffs have long said was their No. 1 choice for release on Blu-ray has finally received an official release date. Sony Pictures has announced that the "director’s cut" of "Lawrence of Arabia" "will be available in a Blu-ray 3-disc collectible…

CBS Drama Cuts Most of the Cast From Previous Season

A CBS drama that beat the odds by getting picked up for another season after it had already been canceled will undergo some significant cast changes, Deadline.com reports. “Unforgettable” was canceled in May, but later resurfaced with a 13-episode order…

It’s Scripted Star vs. Reality Star for the Top Spot on New List of Highest-Paid Women on Television

The Forbes magazine list of the highest-paid women on television, released today, saw a close race for the No. 1 spot between a scripted star and a reality star. The scripted star came out on top, with sitcom actress Sofia…

New Show in the Works for Late-Night — This One Is Focused on Sports

Late-night television will have a new entry starting next month, and this one is all about sports, Entertainment Weekly reports. The show is “UNITE,” which launches Aug. 27 at midnight ET on ESPNU. The show will be aimed at a…

Cable News Host Scores a Big ‘Get’: The First Interview With George Zimmerman

George Zimmerman, the accused killer of Florida youth Trayvon Martin, has granted his first interview to a cable news host: Sean Hannity of Fox News, TVNewser.com reports. Hannity will interview Zimmerman tonight on “The Sean Hannity Show” at 9 p.m….

Hulu Joins Forces With BBC as Co-Producer of Political Comedy

Hulu announced today that it is partnering with the BBC for its first international co-production, joining forces on the fourth season of the U.K. political comedy “The Thick of It.” “Beginning July 29, Hulu and Hulu Plus will be the…

‘Gotham’ Creator Inks With 20th TV

The creator of “Gotham” has signed a two-year overall pact with 20th Century Fox Television to develop programming for cable and broadcast, Deadline.com reports. The seven-figure deal will have Michael Green working with Erwin Stoff of 3 Arts to executive…

Discovery of Centuries-Old Bras Rewrites History of Underwear

A discovery of bras dating from the Middle Ages has forced historians to rethink the history of underwear, the Associated Press reports. The find in an Austrian castle means women wore bras some 600 years ago — about 500 years…

Aretha Franklin Fires Back After Being Dissed by NBC Morning Host

Aretha Franklin has taken issue with comments about her on NBC’s “Today” show during a discussion between hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb that suggested the renowned singer is too old to judge "American Idol," reports CNN.com. As previously…