The Emmy-winning television producer who helped get on-air such classic TV series as "The Andy Griffith Show," The Waltons" and "Dallas" has died, according to a number of media reports. "Lee Rich, co-founder and former president of Lorimar Productions, died Thursday…
Cable news channel CNN announced that it is bringing a major cable television personality to the network for a new program. TV Chef Anthony Bourdain, known for his work on Travel Channel, will host a new weekend program on CNN…
A charity soccer match claimed two celebrity casualties over the weekend, with one player being taken off the field on a stretcher, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Will Ferrell and television chef Gordon Ramsay…
An MSNBC host apologized Monday after saying during a Memorial Day-themed show that he felt "uncomfortable" using the word "hero" for soldiers killed in action, reports The Huffington Post. Chris Hayes said he felt uncomfortable "about the word because it…
Former "Today" anchor Bryant Gumbel will return to television’s morning daypart — at least for a few days next month, reports TVNewser.com. Gumbel will serve as a guest co-host for ABC’s syndicated show "Live! with Kelly" on June 4 and…
Three television stations may go dark as an impasse is looming in retransmission consent talks between Media General and Cox Communications, reports B&C. The affected stations would be WSLS-TV (NBC) in Roanoke, Va.; WJAR-TV (NBC) in Providence, R.I.; and WKRG-TV…
Britney Spears’ $15 million paycheck for "The X Factor" was spurred by the amount of money another famous singer earned for a season as a judge on a singing competition, TMZ.com reports. Jennifer Lopez’s $12 million earnings for her first…
A TV comedy writer who wrote for legends including Jack Benny and Carol Burnett has died, The New York Times reports. Al Gordon was 89. Gordon was a gag writer who helped Benny transition from radio to television in the…
The latest "American Idol" winner will undergo surgery today, reports TMZ.com. As previously reported, Phillip Phillips had eight operations during the show, as he suffers from chronic kidney problems. Phillips has a congenital kidney problem that means he has kidney…
Apple’s Chinese manufacturing partner is said to be in the "trial production stage" of the company’s Apple TV set, reports CNET.com. The development, which was reported by China Business News, should be taken with a grain of salt, the story…