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Frank Darabont’s ‘LA Noir’ Gains Momentum at TNT; Renewals Close for Other TNT Series

TNT is nearing an order for Frank Darabont’s "LA Noir," reports Deadline.com. The project, Darabont’s follow-up to "The Walking Dead," should receive an order after executives screen it in July, the story notes. The show is based on the true…

‘Bones’ Producer Inks New Deal With 20th Century Fox TV

20th Century Fox TV has signed Stephen Nathan, the executive producer of "Bones" and the right-hand man to creator Hart Hanson, to a new overall deal, reports Deadline.com. The two-year agreement has an option for a third year, and keeps…

Oops: Fox, CNN Drop the Ball in Their Reporting on Today’s Landmark Supreme Court Ruling

In their zeal to get the news out faster than the competition, both Fox News and CNN incorrectly reported on today’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Healthcare Act, according to New York Magazine. As we reported earlier…

NBC Details Plans for London Olympics, With Bob Costas Topping a Lineup of 115 Commentators — and an Astounding 5,535 Hours of Coverage

NBC Sports Group has released details about its upcoming Olympics coverage, including its full lineup of on-air talent for the London Games, with a total of 115 commentators set to work the event. The coverage will include an unprecedented 5,535…

NBC Sports Boss Says Network Won’t Turn a Profit on Summer Games

NBC isn’t expecting the Summer Olympics to be profitable, reports B&C, citing NBC Sports Group Chairman Mark Lazarus. Lazarus made the comments during a press conference about the network’s Olympics coverage. While NBC executives "don’t know the results yet ……

CW Rolls Out Fall Premiere Dates, With Debuts Set for October

With a number of broadcast networks opting to get an early start on the fall season, CW has decided to break free of the pack by rolling out its lineup later in the year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The…

How Oprah Plans to Pay Back the Kardashians for Appearing on Her Show

Just weeks after having the Kardashians as guests on her OWN Sunday show “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” Oprah Winfrey plans to return the favor. She has agreed to appear on the family’s E! channel television show, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians,"…

Mary J. Blige Speaks Out About Burger King Commercial That Got Her Reamed in Media

Singer Mary J. Blige reflected on her decision to appear in a commercial for Burger King Wraps a few months ago and said she regrets that she ever participated, reports New York Magazine. The ad, which was branded in the…

Video: Ann Curry Bids Emotional Farewell to NBC’s ‘Today’

Longtime “Today” co-host Ann Curry confirmed her departure from the NBC show during this morning’s broadcast, delivering an emotional farewell as she sat on the couch with co-host Matt Lauer and other show regulars. Curry broke down in tears throughout…

Actor Known for Role on Classic 1960s Sitcom Dies

An actor who became a teen idol in the 1960s through his role on a hit sitcom has died, the Associated Press reports. Don Grady, who played big brother Robbie Douglas on "My Three Sons," was 68. Barry Livingston, who…