In 1972 one of the masterpieces of American movies, "The Godfather," was released and embraced by critics and the public alike. It won the Oscar for Best Picture. In this insightful entry — which you can read if you click…
The anonymous Fox News "mole" who agreed to write about the inside workings of Fox News Channel for the media and gossip website Gawker identified himself after getting fired, reports TVNewser. The mole is Joe Muto, an eight-year employee of…
Anderson Cooper was struck by a second on-air giggling fit, leading him to apologize for a comment he uttered while trying to regain his composure, reports Deadline.com. The giggling fit came eight months after his first fit, which was triggered…
Some ABC affiliates are unhappy about the network’s use of an obvious reference to the word "bitch" in its new comedy "Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23," and they’re suggesting that the network find more mainstream show titles, reports…
For the first time, two media jobs made the list of the year’s worst jobs, according to CareerCast.com. Making the Top 10 were the jobs of broadcaster and newspaper reporter. "As the digital world continues to take over and provide…
Sources say a deal to sign on Ashton Kutcher for more "Two and a Half Men" will get done ahead of time — in contrast to last season, when the show raced to sign the leading man at the 11th…
A high-ranking advertising executive at NBCUniversal has left the company, Adweek.com reports. The story cites multiple sources saying Steve Mandala has exited his position after 10 years with the company. Mandala, who oversaw sales teams for NBCU’s 14-network cable portfolio,…
"Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman is working on another project for AMC, based on his latest graphic novel, "Thief of Thieves," reports TheWrap.com. AMC said Kirkman and "Walking Dead" producers David Alpert and Chic Eglee will adapt the book, which…
Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife will appear in his new comedy "Anger Management," reports TVLine.com. The FX sitcom, set to premiere June 28, will include Denise Richards in a guest role. Richards will play the new business partner of Sheen’s ex (Shawnee…
"Today" co-host Matt Lauer confirmed that he talked with his former co-host Katie Couric about joining her on her new syndicated show, reports The New York Times’ Media Decoder, which cites an as-yet-unpublished interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The new…