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Two NFL Bombshells: Tebow Lands in Major Market; Stiff Punishment in Saints’ Bounty Scandal

Two big stories broke today in the NFL, with the league handing down unprecedented sanctions in the New Orleans Saints’ bounty scandal on the same day that Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow was dealt to the New York Jets. The…

WE tv Rolls Out New Shows Built Around Cyndi Lauper and Playboy Model

WE tv announced two new shows today, including one featuring a well-known pop singer and another built around a Playboy model. “Cyndi” is the working title for a docu-series featuring singer Cyndi Lauper. Meanwhile, former Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett will…

Which Cable Net Is No. 1 in Adults 18-49? How About Younger Adults? And Young Boys? Hint: They’re All Owned by the Same Company

With a preliminary ratings report in for the first quarter of 2012, one company is touting a number of significant achievements among its various cable networks. Turner Research spotlighted key ratings success stories among various Turner Broadcasting channels, including TBS,…

‘Glee’ Plans to Tackle Legendary Rock Opera — With the Original Rockers Dropping In

One of the quintessential rock operas is the focus of a planned episode of the Fox musical series “Glee,” the Chicago Tribune reports. “Glee” co-creator Ryan Murphy is working on an episode built around the seminal 1969 rock opera “Tommy”…

Actor Who Played Arguably the Most Iconic TV Character of the 1970s — the Phrase ‘Jumping the Shark’ Is Based on His Role — Resurfaces on NBC Sitcom

The actor who became one of the most iconic characters in TV history is set to appear as the father of Maya Rudolph’s character on “Up All Night,” TV Guide reports. Henry Winkler, best known as the Fonz on “Happy…

Robert De Niro Gets in Hot Water for Racial Joke

Robert De Niro found himself apologizing for a joke he made at a New York fundraiser after he drew criticism from both Newt Gingrich and first lady Michelle Obama, USA Today reports. Gingrich called on President Obama to apologize on…

Alec Baldwin Declares Twitter War Against User Who ‘Crossed a Line’

"30 Rock" actor Alec Baldwin urged his more than 700,000 Twitter followers to contact another Twitter user who had allegedly repeatedly sent harassing notes to Baldwin’s girlfriend, Hilaria Thomas, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Baldwin wrote that while he has…

‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Member Drops Out of Fox Comedy Project

A "Saturday Night Live" cast member has bailed out from the lead role in a Fox comedy project, Deadline.com reports. Exiting the sitcom pilot "Ned Fox Is My Manny" was “SNL’s” Abby Elliott. Elliott wasn’t the right fit for the…

CNN’s Political Power Couple Separates

Two CNN personalities described as the cable news channel’s “political power couple” have separated, the New York Post’s Page Six reports. The married couple John King and Dana Bash separated several months ago after less than four years of marriage,…

‘Jersey Shore’ Star Reportedly in Rehab

One of the stars of the hit MTV reality show "Jersey Shore" has reportedly entered a rehab program. TMZ.com reports that Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has gone into an inpatient treatment program for substance abuse. A representative for the reality…