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‘Saturday Night Live’ Denies Political Motive for Killing Obama Skit

A debate is flaring over whether "Saturday Night Live" had political reasons for killing an opening skit parodying President Obama, reports the New York Post. The sketch, which was performed in the dress rehearsal but cut for the live show…

Former ‘Grace Under Fire’ Star, Her Addictions Behind Her and Now a Part of Charlie Sheen’s Comeback Story, Continues Her Own TV Comeback

Former "Grace Under Fire" star Brett Butler continues to line up gigs as she marks more than a decade of sobriety with a return to regular TV work, EW.com’s Inside TV reports. Butler hasn’t worked much since “Grace Under Fire”…

Country Music Legend Turns Down Invitation to Be Roseanne Barr’s Running Mate

Actress Roseanne Barr was turned down by a legendary country singer, who declined her invitation to be her running mate as she pursues the Green Party presidential nomination, reports TheWrap.com. Willie Nelson wrote, "Thank you but no thank you. Good…

Female Serial Killer Project in Development at FX

A female serial killer project is in development at FX, with the network moving ahead with an adaptation of Chelsea Cain’s best-selling book series “HeartSick,” reports Deadline.com. The thriller series track a beautiful therapist who becomes a killer, and her…

ABC Family in Business With ‘High School Musical’ Actress on Detective Series

ABC Family has struck a development deal with an actress known for the “High School Musical” films to create a detective drama series, Deadline.com reports. The series, “The Keys,” is from Ashley Tisdale’s Blondie Girl Productions. The project tracks a…

Video Upstarts Are Challenging YouTube

A new generation of video upstarts are challenging YouTube, drawing users who are seeking nimbler alternatives such as Socialcam and Viddy, reports Reuters. "YouTube is so inundated with singers and artists and people trying to become the next big star,…

Report: KCET-TV’s New Business Partner Behind on Bills

The new business partner of former Los Angeles public television flagship KCET-TV has been whittled down to a tiny operation that’s behind on some of its bills, the Los Angeles Times reports. Eyetronics Media & Studios, which joined in a…

Drama Pilot From Dr. Sanjay Gupta Ordered to Series

A drama pilot based on a novel by Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been ordered to series and set for a summer 2013 debut on TNT, reports TVNewser.com. The series will now be called "Monday Mornings," the title of the novel,…

NBCUniversal Will Invest $190 Million to Upgrade 30 Rock, Other NYC Facilities

NBCUniversal plans to invest $190 million in upgrading its 30 Rockefeller Plaza headquarters and other New York City facilities, reports B&C. 30 Rock will undergo extensive renovations, including upgrading its studio facilities with " best-in-class, state-of-the-art technology," the story says,…

Discovery’s Earnings Suffer Amid OWN’s Woes

Discovery Communications’ first-quarter earnings suffered amid the woes of Oprah Winfrey’s cable network OWN, with the company reporting a lower-than-expected profit, reports The New York Times’ Media Decoder. The company said net income fell to $221 million, or 57 cents…