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‘Burn Notice’ Studio’s Upcoming TV Project Tackles Best-Selling ‘Harry Bosch’ Books

The studio behind USA Network’s "Burn Notice" is working with "Treme" producer Eric Overmyer and writer Michael Connelly on a TV series based on Connelly’s "Harry Bosch" novels, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fuse Entertainment, which is also behind AMC’s…

Lance Armstrong Files Suit on Monday, July 9, 2012, To Block Doping Charges. Within Hours Federal Judge Dismisses Suit, Criticizes Armstrong’s ‘Desire for Publicity’

"Within seven hours of Lance Armstrong filing a lawsuit that sought to block the United States Anti-Doping Agency from punishing him for alleged doping violations, a federal judge in Austin, Tex., struck down the complaint," reports The New York Times. The…

Wow: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Have Quickly SETTLED Their Divorce

Almost as suddenly as news broke of Katie Holmes’ divorce filing, word has surfaced today that Holmes and Tom Cruise have reached a settlement, TheWrap.com reports. The couple did not reveal details of the settlement, but People magazine reports: “Sources…

‘Real Housewives’ Star Angling to Be Brought Back for Another Season

One of the stars of Bravo’s “Real Housewives” franchise is doing her best to make sure she’s invited back for another season, the New York Post’s Page Six reports. "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member Teresa Giudice will meet…

HBO Takes Wraps Off Plans for ‘Boardwalk Empire’ and ‘Treme’

HBO unveiled plans today for two of its top dramas, "Boardwalk Empire" and "Treme," announcing that both series will return for their third seasons in September, reports TVLine.com. “Boardwalk Empire” will bow Sunday, Sept. 16, at 9 p.m., with most…

Major Marathons Planned Featuring Ernest Borgnine in Movies and on ‘McHale’s Navy’

Two major marathons are planned on TV featuring the acting skills of Ernest Borgnine, reports our friend Hal Boedecker at the Orlando Sentinel. Borgnine died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at age 95, as previously reported. Boedecker writes: "The late, great…

Diverse Approaches to Diversity: One Show’s ‘Pissing Match’ Is Another Show’s Opportunity

Diversity in television moved off the back burner recently with criticisms being fired at a number of showrunners over the whiteness of their casts. In particular, Lena Dunham of HBO’s “Girls” and Amy Sherman-Palladino of ABC Family’s “Bunheads” have come…

Startling Development: Coroner Changes Cause of Death on Natalie Wood’s Death Certificate. No Longer ‘Accidental’

In a startling development in the investigation of the 1981 death of actress Natalie Wood, the Los Angeles County Coroner has changed the cause of death on her death certificate, TMZ reports. Originally the cause of death was determined to…

How Did NBC’s ‘Today’ Do Against ABC’s ‘GMA’ While the Ann Curry Drama Played Out?

With NBC’s “Today” show in the spotlight during the week of Ann Curry’s rocky departure from the show as co-host in late June, TVNewser reports that “Today” ended up in a tie in the ratings with its fierce rival, ABC’s…

Report: Adam Lambert Being Talked About at Fox as Next Judge on ‘American Idol’

The powers that be at "American Idol" "have been talking about Adam [Lambert] for over a month" as someone who could be the next judge on "American Idol," reports E! online, E! reports that this information comes from an unnamed source, who adds…