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Lindsay Lohan Released From Probation, Given Warning by Judge

With a final warning from the judge, Lindsay Lohan’s formal probation of almost five years came to an end today, Reuters reports. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner cautioned the actress: "I know it is kind of hard when…

Disney Channel Knocks Off Nickelodeon for the First Time

Nickelodeon, whose ratings woes have been the subject of a dispute with Nielsen, as previously reported, has taken another blow, as rival Disney Channel beat it for the first time in average number of total daily viewers, reports TheWrap.com. Nickelodeon…

‘Downton Abbey’ Fan Donates $1 Million

In the largest donation to date for the Masterpiece Trust, a fund-raising initiative launched in 2011, San Diego resident Darlene Shiley has made a $1 million contribution, the AP reports. Shiley — a philanthropist fan of the "Masterpiece" program and…

Fox Announces First Drama Renewal for Fall

Fox has announced its first drama renewal for the fall season, bringing back a long-running series, Entertainment Weekly reports. One of the network’s most successful shows, “Bones” will return for an eighth season. The show has been on a winter…

Offer to ‘Two and a Half Men’ Stars Seen as ‘Big Problem’

Stars Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer have received offers from CBS and studio Warner Bros. Television for two-year deals to remain on "Two and a Half Men," but the pacts don’t include raises, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The lack…

Legendary Musician Who Helped Shape Modern Country Music Dies

One of the most influential figures in American music during the second half of the 20th century, a pioneer who was an architect of bluegrass and helped shape country music, has died. Banjo master Earl Scruggs died of natural causes…

Character Actor Who Appeared in More Than 150 TV Shows Dies at 92

A veteran film and television actor who appeared in more than 150 TV shows has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Warren Stevens, known for playing "Doc" Ostrow in the 1956 film "Forbidden Planet," was 92. On television, Stevens was…

With ‘SNL’ Cast Member’s Future Unclear, Actresses Are Trying Out for the Spot

With the future of one of the show’s mainstays up in the air at NBC’s "Saturday Night Live," the show plans to add a new female cast member, reports Deadline.com. Kristen Wiig’s contract expires at the end of the current…

Implosion at Best Buy: Company Misses Analysts’ Revenue Expectations by $500 Million, Plans Store Closings, Layoffs, Shift in Retail Focus

Retail electronics chain Best Buy revealed plans to close 50 stores and lay off 400 employees as it shifts its focus to put more emphasis on the mobile segment, Business Insider reports. The revelations accompanied the company’s fourth-quarter report, which…

Carson Daly Apologizes Over Comments on JetBlue Pilot’s Meltdown

Carson Daly, the host of "The Voice," issued an apology for his apparent attempt at humor in comments about a JetBlue pilot who freaked out during a recent flight, TMZ.com reports. Daly took to his radio show to air his…