Music Network Rebrands
A multiplatform music network that is a fixture of the “high numbers” on cable systems is rolling out plans for a new name, new logo and new brand strategy. Music Choice announced today that it “will embark on a new…
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Fox Orders Pilot for Project Starring ‘The Office’ Actress
Another character may be leaving "The Office," with Fox ordering a comedy pilot produced by and starring the show’s Mindy Kaling, reports TVLine.com. The project would star Kaling as an OB/GYN who has a Bridget Jones-type of personality, with trouble…
Newt Gingrich’s Use of Iconic Song During Campaign Gets Him Sued
Republican hopeful Newt Gingrich is being sued over his alleged unauthorized use of a Grammy-winning song during his presidential campaign, Bloomberg reports. The song is "Eye of the Tiger," well-known from its appearance in "Rocky III." Rude Music, which is…
Former CNN Anchor to Fill In for Keith Olbermann
A former CNN anchor will fill in for Keith Olbermann on Current TV’s "Countdown" this week, reports TVNewser.com. Eliot Spitzer will host the show while Olbermann is suffering from bronchitis, according to the report. Spitzer will handle the network’s Florida…
Alec Baldwin Leaks News of Upcoming High-Profile ‘SNL’ Host
Alec Baldwin let slip during a podcast with "Saturday Night Live" executive producer Lorne Michaels that pop icon Justin Bieber will host the NBC show in the next few months, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Baldwin let the news slip…
Muppets’ Miss Piggy Lashes Out at Fox News
Miss Piggy, a co-star of "The Muppets" and television’s "The Muppet Show," struck back at Fox News a month after a report raised questions about whether the Muppets were brainwashing kids with a liberal agenda, reports the Los Angeles Times’…
Video: Advance Look at Super Bowl Commercials
Advertisers have shifted their strategy in recent years from keeping their Super Bowl commercials top secret to releasing them ahead of the game to help generate interest. As we reported previously, one of the most buzzed-about spots has been Matthew…
Oscar Winner Joins Showtime’s ‘The Big C’
Showtime’s "The Big C" has cast an Oscar-winning actress for a major story arc in the show’s third season, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s The Live Feed blog. Susan Sarandon, who won an Oscar for best actress in "Dead Man…
NBC News Creates New Investigative Unit Under Jeff Rossen
NBC News has announced the creation of a new investigative unit to be headed by Jeff Rossen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Today” executive producer Jim Bell made the announcement. The new unit will be called "Rossen Reports," and in…
Reconfigured ‘Spartacus’ — After Losing Star to Cancer — Delivers Strong Numbers on Its Return to Starz
The “Spartacus” drama franchise is back in business at premium channel Starz, with a solid opening weekend for the reconfigured series, EW.com’s Inside TV blog reports. "Spartacus: Vengeance," with newcomer Liam McIntyre now in the title role, pulled in 2.7…