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Fox Cancels Two Dramas, Renews Another

Fox has made its decision on three freshman dramas, canceling two of them and opting to bring back a third. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the network has canceled J.J. Abrams’ "Alcatraz" along with “The Finder,” while giving…

Delta Pulls Ads From ‘The Daily Show’ Over Vagina Joke

Delta has dropped its advertising on Comedy Central’s "The Daily Show" over a joke featuring a "vagina manger," and the Catholic League is urging Kellogg’s to also drop its support of the show, reports TheWrap.com. Delta pulled its ads after…

High-Profile Casualty at Fox: Network Passes on Comedy Pilot

With Fox’s latest round of series orders, the most high-profile casualty is the Steve Levitan-produced comedy pilot "Rebounding," which was passed over by the network, reports Deadline.com. The "Modern Family" co-creator produced the project, which was written on spec by…

Former Sen. John Edwards Sought Advice on Scandal From Sean Penn, Other Well-Known Hollywood Figures

Former presidential candidate John Edwards consulted Hollywood pals including actor Sean Penn and "Revenge" star Madeleine Stowe as he sought advice about the Rielle Hunter scandal, reports People.com. Edwards, who served as a senator from North Carolina before running for…

AMC Renews Two Series

AMC has announced renewals for two series, The New York Times’ Media Decoder reports. The cable network ordered 16 more episodes of "Talking Dead," a talk show about AMC’s hit zombie drama "The Walking Dead," and 16 episodes of "Comic…

NBC Gives Series Order to Jimmy Fallon Sitcom

NBC has picked up a Jimmy Fallon series, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed, giving the Fallon-produced sitcom "Guys with Kids" an order for 13 episodes. The comedy tracks three thirtysomething men who become parents even though they still…

Stars Sign for Two More Seasons of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

The original cast members of ABC’s "Grey’s Anatomy" whose futures were undecided amidst contract talks have signed on for two more seasons, reports Deadline.com. Those actors are Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra…

Will New A&E Show Do for Boston What ‘Jersey Shore’ Did for Seaside Heights, N.J.?

A&E has picked up a Boston-based reality show that could be the Boston equivalent of Seaside Heights, N.J.’s hit MTV series "Jersey Shore," the New York Post reports. The series, to be based in South Boston, will be called "Southie…

Fox Orders Serial Killer Drama Starring Kevin Bacon

Fox has given a series order to a serial killer drama starring Kevin Bacon, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The drama comes from "The Vampire Diaries" writer-producer Kevin Williamson and has been given an order for 15 episodes, the story says….

Famed Hairdresser Vidal Sassoon Dead at 84

Vidal Sassoon, a hairdresser who created a cultural sensation with Mia Farrow’s short haircut for "Rosemary’s Baby" in 1968, has died, The New York Times reports. He was 84. A Los Angeles Police Department spokesman said police were called to…