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ABC News Announces New ‘GMA’ Contributor

ABC has announced the addition of a new contributor to “Good Morning America.” Joining the morning show will be Ben Mulroney, who is a well-known television anchor in Canada. ABC News President Ben Sherwood made the announcement. Mulroney will debut…

CBS Television Stations and Weigel Stations Acquire Two Off-Network Sitcoms

Off-network rights to two top sitcoms have been sold to the CBS Television Stations and the Weigel station group, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution and the CBS TV Stations announced. “Mike & Molly” is ready to premiere in fall 2014…

TBS Secures Cable Rights to ‘2 Broke Girls’

TBS has acquired the cable rights to the hit CBS sitcom “2 Broke Girls,” Warner Bros. Domestic TV Distribution announced. The show was the top-rated new series of the 2011-2012 season in the key demo of adults 18-49, and was…

Cable’s Most-Watched Network Is in a Prime-Time Ratings Slump

The channel that has been the perennial most-watched cable network has slipped into a prime-time ratings slump in the first two quarters of 2012, reports the New York Post. NBCUniversal-owned USA Network saw the most pronounced decline in the second…

Forbes Unveils List of Highest-Paid Actresses, With Only a Few TV Stars Cracking the Top 10

Television personalities are scarce on the new Forbes list of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses, which is dominated by feature film specialists. Topping the list, based on earnings between May 2011 and May 2012, is Kristen Stewart, who struck gold in the…

Former First Daughter to Host Reality Show

A former first daughter has booked a gig as a guest host on a reality program, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. Jenna Bush-Hager, the daughter of George W. Bush, will host one episode of the Yahoo reality series…

‘Liz & Dick’ Being Investigated by Unions for Possibly Overworking Its Cast and Crew

After reports that star Lindsay Lohan suffered exhaustion and dehydration and that two of its crew visited the hospital for the same reason, the Lifetime movie "Liz & Dick" is being investigated by two Hollywood unions, according to The Hollywood…

Actors Sue Over Bristol Palin’s Lifetime Reality Series

Associated Television International has been sued over its Lifetime docureality series "Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp," Deadline.com reports. Actors Christopher and Kyle Massey filed suit against the producer, claiming copyright infringement, breach of contract and unfair competition, the story reports….

Aaron Sorkin Reveals Whether Keith Olbermann Was the Inspiration for ‘The Newsroom’

Aaron Sorkin opened up about his HBO show "The Newsroom" and discussed whether the characters are based on real people, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. Sorkin denied that Keith Olbermann was the inspiration for Jeff Daniels’ outspoken character…

Sheen Continues to Critique His 2011 Meltdown, Calling It a ‘Psychotic Break’

Charlie Sheen continues to open up about his infamous 2011 meltdown, serving up quotes that indicate the actor has gained considerable perspective on that turbulent period. On the heels of an interview with Rolling Stone, which we reported on previously,…