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This Sucks: The Oscar- and Emmy-Winning Creator, Showrunner and Head Writer of Popular Series Stepping Down From Day-to-Day Duties on the Show

The Oscar-winning and Emmy-winning creator, showrunner and head writer of a popular TV series is stepping down from his day-to-day duties on the show, reports the New York Times’ Arts Beat blog. According to the article, "Alan Ball, the television producer…

TV’s Urkel, Eight-Time Grammy Winner, Tennis Superstar and ‘The View’ Co-Host Among the 12 Contestants Just Announced for ABC’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’

After months of speculation, the lineup for season 14 of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” has been revealed, MSNBC reports. Controversial NFL player Tim Tebow, the subject of weeks of rumors, is NOT on the list, the story notes. But…

Cast Churn Continues for NBC’s ‘The Office’

On-screen personnel changes continue for NBC’s “The Office,” where repercussions are still being felt from the departure of Steve Carell. James Spader, who joined the show as part of the transition from Carell, won’t be back next season, Time reports….

Sean Young Speaks Out About Her Arrest at Oscars Bash

Actress Sean Young wants the Motion Picture Academy to apologize for an incident that resulted in her arrest on the night of the Oscars, CBS News reports. As we reported previously, the “No Way Out” and “Blade Runner” star was…

‘Sex and the City’ Prequel Casts Young Carrie Bradshaw

The producers of the “Sex and the City” prequel “The Carrie Diaries” have found their young Carrie Bradshaw, E! Online reports. The choice part goes to film actress AnnaSophia Robb. Robb, 18, already has a substantial film resume, including appearances…

Justin Bieber Sued by ‘Joustin’ Beaver’ Video Game

Pop star Justin Bieber is embroiled in a legal beef with the maker of a sound-alike video game that says it has the First Amendment on its side, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Bieber’s camp served notice two weeks ago…

Workers Picket Cable Series in Fight Over Unionization

A group of workers representing two unions picketed Monday in Burbank, Calif, in a show of support for crew members from the cable series “1000 Ways to Die,” the Los Angeles Times reports in its Company Town blog. The story…

George Lopez, Whose Self-Titled Sitcom Continues to Perform Well in Syndication, Is in Talks for a New Sitcom With Non-Traditional Production Plan

George Lopez, who hosted a talk show on TBS and previously starred in the comedy “George Lopez” on ABC, is in talks with Debmar-Mercury for a return to television as the star of a new sitcom, according to The Hollywood…

Lucy Liu to Play Sherlock Holmes Sidekick — a Female Watson — in CBS Project

CBS’s updated and tweaked-out version of Sherlock Holmes will include Lucy Liu, who is set to play Holmes’ sidekick Watson — Joan Watson — in the drama pilot “Elementary,” Deadline.com reports. The story reports: “The project, written by Robert Doherty,…

Fox Continues to Tweak Lineup, Places New Kiefer Sutherland Drama in Choice Slot

A new Fox drama starring Kiefer Sutherland will have a strong lead-in after it makes its official midseason bow March 22 in the network’s Thursday lineup at 9 p.m., leading out of “American Idol," TVLine reports. “Touch” was well-received when…