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Apple Unveils New iPad, Takes Device to ‘Whole New Level’

Apple introduced its new iPad today, rolling out such features as voice dictation, an improved “retina” display, a faster processor and access to faster cellular networks, USA Today reports. Appearing in San Francisco to present the new device, Apple CEO…

OMG. Iconic New York Local Anchor Loses Her Job. Sue Simmons Out at WNBC. One Columnist Calls Move by Station ‘Wrong, Stupid and Evil’

"After more than three decades, WNBC/Channel 4 is tossing anchorwoman Sue Simmons overboard," famed New York Post columnist Cindy Adams wrote in an exclusive story this morning, March 7, 2012. Adams continued: "Last week, the station gave her the bad…

Cable Net Renews Drama Series

A drama series on one of the major cable networks has been renewed, the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog reports. FX ordered 13 episodes of “Justified,” bringing it back for a fourth season. Based on an Elmore Leonard short…

With Creative Decision Up in the Air, NBC Comedy Tapes Two Finales

With a creative decision not yet having been made about how the current season of an NBC sitcom will end, the show, "Parks and Recreation," shot two versions of the season finale, reports Deadline.com. The reason for the two endings…

Tila Tequila Headed to Rehab After Week of Crisis

Former MTV reality star Tila Tequila is headed to rehab for substance abuse issues, TMZ.com reports, after a week in which she reportedly attempted suicide and may have suffered a brain aneurysm. As reported previously, the former star of “Shot…

List of Top-Rated Shows Dominated by Two Networks

The list of the 30 top-rated shows in prime time was almost the exclusive terrain of two networks last week, the AP reports, citing Nielsen data. One of the two, CBS, had 21 of the 30 shows, but the other…

‘Matrix’ Actress Tackles Lead Role in CBS Drama Pilot

An actress known for her role in the “Matrix” feature films will play the female lead in an upcoming CBS drama pilot, Deadline.com reports. Carrie-Anne Moss joins the untitled Ralph Lamb project, written by "Goodfellas" writer Nicholas Pileggi and Greg…

Co-Star of Canceled Fox Drama Bounces Right Back, Joins ABC Project Within 24 Hours

Less than 24 hours after the network announced the cancellation of her show, a co-star of the ill-fated Fox drama “Terra Nova” appears to have landed on her feet, reports Deadline.com. Christine Adams jumps from the time-travel drama to the…

Report: Star of ‘Downton Abbey’ Has Yet to Sign Contract

A fan favorite on the PBS hit "Downton Abbey" has yet to sign a contract to return for the show’s third season, reports the U.K.’s Daily Mail. The holdout is Dame Maggie Smith, who plays the Dowager Countess of Grantham…

Former ABC Exec Testifies That Decision to Kill Off ‘Desperate Housewives’ Character Was Made Before Fight

The decision to kill off the character played by Nicollette Sheridan in "Desperate Housewives" was made about four months before creator Marc Cherry got into a fight with the actress, according to testimony by a former ABC executive. A story…