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NBC Will Stagger Fall Premieres — Here Are the Dates

NBC has released its fall schedule, with the plan being to stagger premieres starting with the late-September premiere week and ending several weeks later, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. James Spader’s "The Blacklist" and the singing competition "The Voice" will kick…

‘That ’70s Show’ Star Arrested — Again

One of the stars of the late 1990s/2000s Fox comedy hit “That ‘70s Show” was arrested over the weekend. TMZ.com reports that Lisa Robin Kelly, who played Laurie Forman on the series, was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of drinking…

Emmy-Winning Actor Joins ‘Downton Abbey’

The PBS period drama “Downton Abbey” is bringing aboard a high-profile actor for season four. TheWrap.com reports that Emmy winner Paul Giamatti has joined the cast. Giamatti will appear as the playboy brother of Lady Grantham, played by Elizabeth McGovern….

Paula Deen Fans Join the Fracas Over Her Racial Slurs and Her Food Network Firing

Fans of television chef Paula Deen are sounding off about the recent controversy surrounding the television chef. The New York Times reports that some fans jumped to her defense after Food Network dropped her for using racial slurs and considering…

‘Anger Management’ Looking for New Actress — With the Casting Call Invoking a Beloved Sitcom of the Past

FX’s "Anger Management’ has posted a casting notice for a new actress, following the ouster of co-star Selma Blair in a clash with star Charlie Sheen, reports New York Magazine. Blair left the show after angering Sheen by reportedly complaining about…

Spring’s Most Pirated Shows Ranked, Including Another Record for ‘Game of Thrones’

The HBO fantasy series "Game of Thrones" has set another record, with the drama’s third season ranking as the most-pirated show of spring 2013, EW.com’s Inside TV reports, citing TorrentFreak. The show drew 5.2 million illegal downloads this spring, easily…

AMC Drama Takes Early Hiatus After Disaster Halts Production

The AMC drama "Hell on Wheels" started its hiatus early after having production disrupted by a natural disaster. Deadline.com reports that producers made the decision after the show’s sets were flooded by rising water in the Calgary area. As previously…

‘Hunted’ Spinoff in the Works for Cinemax, With Show’s Female Lead Making the Jump to New Series

A spinoff of the spy drama “Hunted” starring that show’s female lead is in the works at Cinemax. Deadline.com reports that HBO/Cinemax and Frank Spotnitz of "The X Files" are developing "Sam Hunter." The spinoff will star Australian beauty Melissa…

Daredevil’s Grand Canyon Stunt a Boon for Cable Channel — Thanks in Large Part to Social Media

Daredevil Nik Wallenda walked across the Grand Canyon on live television Sunday, successfully traversing 1,400 feet across the canyon while also suspended 1,500 feet above its floor, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. The event, “Skywire Live,” was a score…

Crass Gesture? Amazon Pulls Hasty James Gandolfini Memorial Facebook Post — Which Also Happens to Promote a ‘Sopranos’ DVD Set

Amazon was apparently shamed into pulling a hastily posted ad for a “Sopranos” DVD set, which appeared on Facebook in the hours after news broke of the death Wednesday of “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini. The company quickly removed the entry…