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Donald Trump in Talks With NBC for More ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

Donald Trump is negotiating with NBC to extend the network’s arrangement with "The Celebrity Apprentice," reports the New York Post’s Page Six. The network reportedly wants to get a deal in place for two more seasons of the show. NBC…

New Ashton Kutcher Show Gets Series Order, Along With Series From Conan O’Brien Camp

Two new alternative comedy series — one from Ashton Kutcher and one from a key player on the Conan O’Brien team — have received series orders from TBS, Deadline.com reports. The cable net gave a nine-episode order to Kutcher’s "Who…

Superstar Singer Signs $15 Million Deal to Join ‘X Factor’

“The X Factor” finally has the superstar judge that Simon Cowell has been maneuvering to land for the Fox show, E! News reports. Britney Spears has signed a $15 million deal to join the show as a judge for one…

A&E Unloads on Cable Rivals

A&E Networks used its upfront presentation Wednesday to lash out at its cable rivals and other programmers, blasting everyone from Discovery to YouTube for copying its ideas, Advertising Age reports. Said Abbe Raven, A&E Networks president and CEO: "We are…

ABC Sitcom Moves to Cable

A comedy series that has been considered a bubble show for some time now on ABC will live on — but it will be moving to cable. “Cougar Town,” which has aired on ABC for three seasons, will move to…

Hit CBS Sitcoms Being Shopped for Syndication — but Why So Soon?

Two successful CBS sitcoms are headed to the syndication market — and for one of them, the move comes surprisingly early, B&C reports. Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution will offer “Mike & Molly” and “2 Broke Girls” to cable nets…

Report: Key Evidence Uncovered in John Travolta Sex Assault Case

New evidence has turned up that could play a key role in a lawsuit filed by a masseur who claims actor John Travolta sexually assaulted him, TMZ.com reports. The evidence reportedly shows that Travolta was not in L.A. at the…

Why TV Producer Norman Lear Reversed Decision on Donating to Presidential Campaign

Legendary television producer Norman Lear reversed his stance on contributing to President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign, making a donation because the president came out in support of same-sex marriage, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lear and his wife, Lyn Davis,…

‘Mad Men’s’ Jon Hamm to Star in Disney Movie

The star of AMC’s "Mad Men," Jon Hamm, has been cast by Disney to star in a feature film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project is a drama about a sports agent who discovers two phenom baseball pitchers through…

‘Glee’ Actress Appears to Be Off the Show, Based on Her Tweets — But Did She Leave the Door Open?

An actress on Fox’s “Glee” issued a series of tweets that, while open to interpretation, give the impression that her character will not be returning to the show, Access Hollywood reports. The report says Amber Riley, who plays Mercedes, tweeted…