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‘Two and a Half Men’ Co-Creator Under Fire for Comments on Female-Focused Comedies

The co-creator of CBS’s hit sitcom "Two and a Half Men" is under fire from some in the television industry after making the suggestion that there are too many comedies focused on women protagonists, reports The New York Times’ ArtsBeat….

Fox Orders New Reality Show From Producer of ‘American Idol’ and ‘X Factor’

Fox has ordered a new reality show from the producer of "American Idol" and "The X Factor," reports EW.com’s Inside TV. A host for the dating show, "Take Me Out," hasn’t yet been announced, the story reports. The program, which…

‘Saturday Night Live’ Alum Joins ABC Project

A veteran cast member of NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" has been cast in a new ABC comedy project, reports Deadline.com. Horatio Sanz joins the untitled Kari Lizer pilot, the story reports. The project stars Mary McCormack as an executive who…

Time Warner Chief Takes a Pay Cut — but He Still Makes More Than the Company’s Next Three Executives Combined

The CEO of media giant Time Warner took a pay cut in 2011, even as the company’s shares rose 12%, Bloomberg reports. Jeff Bewkes’ compensation package dipped 1.5%, the story reports. Bewkes, 59, received $25.9 million last year, including a…

Court Show Renewed for Two More Seasons

A syndicated court show has been renewed for two additional seasons, reports B&C. Entertainment Studios announced the renewal for "America’s Court with Judge Ross." The show will appear in 95% of the U.S. television market for a third and fourth…

Despite All the Hype, Analyst Explains Why Apple TV Set Will NOT Be a Game Changer

It would be a stretch to call Apple’s eagerly anticipated new television set a game changer, according to a new analysis by Barclays Equity Research, reports Deadline.com. The product will likely be introduced as early as 2013 and could capture…

Miss Universe May Allow Transgender Woman to Compete

The Miss Universe Organization said it’s considering reversing an earlier decision and may allow a transgender woman to enter the group’s Canada pageant, reports the Associated Press. The contest, which is owned by Donald Trump, had disqualified Jenna Talackova, 23,…

James Murdoch Resigns as Chairman of BSkyB

James Murdoch, the son of News Corp. boss Rupert Murdoch, has resigned as chairman of British satellite broadcaster BSkyB, CNN reports. The move comes after James Murdoch has become increasingly mired in News Corp.’s U.K. phone-hacking scandal. CNN reports: “He…

Current TV Sees Huge Ratings Drop After Olbermann Departure

Current TV saw a big drop in ratings when it replaced Keith Olbermann with Eliot Spitzer, after Olbermann had been fired by the network, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Spitzer, who hosted "Viewpoint" in a Friday debut, drew only 47,000…

‘That ’70s Show’ Star Arrested on Felony Charge

One of the former stars of “That ‘70s Show” was arrested over the weekend on a felony charge, TMZ.com reports. Actress Lisa Robin Kelly, best known as Laurie, the older sister of Topher Grace’s character Eric, was arrested on a…