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Sigourney Weaver Signs On for Her First Regular TV Series Role

In what will be her first regular television series role, Sigourney Weaver has signed on with the new drama "Political Animals" on USA Network, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. Weaver, known for her roles in "Avatar" and the "Alien" movies,…

Rockers Want Limbaugh to Face the Music — and Stop Using It

The latest front in the latest Rush Limbaugh controversy is a musical one, with at least two rock artists fired up over the conservative talk host’s use of their songs. One of those artists — the veteran rock band Rush…

Google Wants to Unload TV Set-Top Business

Google will reportedly get rid of the television set-top business that’s part of Motorola Mobility, even before the company closes on the $12.5 billion purchase, reports the New York Post. Once the main vehicle for TV viewing, the set-top box…

Report: Peyton Manning to Become a Free Agent as Colts Release Him

Four-time National Football League MVP Peyton Manning will become a free agent as the Indianapolis Colts will release him, according to ESPN. Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to pass on the $28 million bonus owed to Manning and not pick…

Sarah Palin Comments On Rush Limbaugh Controversy. Since Palin and Her Family Have Had Vile Things Said About Them, How Does She Feel About Limbaugh Calling a Law Student a ‘Slut’? Palin’s Reaction Might Surprise You

CNN caught up with Sarah Palin in Alaska today, and CNN’s Wolf Blitzer wanted to know Palin’s thoughts about the Rush Limbaugh controversy, especially since Palin herself has been subjected to vile comments in the past. Limbaugh has been in…

This Just In: Netflix in Talks to Partner with MSOs

Reuters has broken this exclusive story: "Netflix Chief Executive Reed Hastings has quietly met with some of the largest U.S. cable companies in recent weeks to discuss adding the online movie streaming service to their cable offerings, according to sources…

Kirk Cameron, Under Fire for Anti-Gay Remarks, Defends Himself

Actor Kirk Cameron, best known from his years on the 1980s ABC sitcom “Growing Pains,” defended himself after setting off a firestorm with remarks on Piers Morgan’s CNN show that many of Cameron’s Hollywood colleagues found offensive, the L.A. Times…

Reality Star Released From Hospital Amid Reports of Suicide Attempt, Brain Aneurysm

The former star of a reality series was released from the hospital Monday following a weeklong stay, with media outlets reporting sometimes conflicting explanations including a brain aneurysm, a drug overdose and a suicide attempt. According to some accounts, Tila…

ABC Makes History With NBA Game

ABC made ratings history with its telecast Sunday of an NBA game, ESPN and ABC Sports reported. The game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers was the networks’s most viewed non-Christmas Day regular-season NBA game in history….

NBC Wins Monday Night as ‘The Voice’ and ‘Smash’ Surge

NBC scored a big win in Monday’s prime-time ratings, with “The Voice” and “Smash” both posting solid gains, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. NBC easily won the night in the key 18-49 demo, averaging a 4.9 rating to trounce ABC (2.1 average), Fox…