A change is taking place behind the scenes of an ABC comedy, with the series’ creator exiting the show, Deadline.com reports. The show is the freshman sitcom "Last Man Standing," starring Tim Allen. Creator and showrunner Jack Burditt is leaving,…
Chelsea Clinton declined to speak to anyone in the media after NBC announced she was joining as a special correspondent for its news division, reports James Rainey in the Los Angeles Times. Her appointment was greeted with "more than a…
With the Golden Globe Awards ceremony less than two months away, a decision must be made by week’s end on whether to tap Ricky Gervais as host — and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is deeply divided over the choice,…
A project about a future where humans and androids try to co-exist has received a pilot order from NBC, reports Deadline.com. Called "Beautiful People," the drama comes from "Cougar Town" co-executive producer and director Michael McDonald, the story says. ABC…
One of the stars of a hit reality TV show is claiming TSA officials unjustly targeted her for a pat-down before she boarded a flight out of Fargo, N.D., according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Jersey Shore" star Jenni "Jwoww" Farley…
Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State football coach who has been charged with 40 counts of sexual abuse against children, told Bob Costas on "Rock Center" on Monday night that he is "innocent of those charges," according to The Hollywood…
Pricing for ad inventory in ABC’s upcoming Academy Awards telecast appears to be right about where it was a year ago, Brian Steinberg reports in Advertising Age. ABC is asking for $1.6 million to $1.7 million for a 30-second spot…
Key executives at some media companies are openly expressing concern about the scatter market, while others remain optimistic, Advertising Age reports. In some cases, the two opposing views are part of the same corporate family. Viacom executives have been fretting…
Former tennis pro Anna Kournikova, hired as a replacement for Jillian Michaels on NBC’s "The Biggest Loser," has decided to exit the show after just one season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Sources said the athletic tennis star, well known…
A federal lobbying group that targets television blackouts — especially NFL games — will file a petition with the FCC to end the rule, reports Politico.com. The Sports Fan Coalition will work in conjunction with the National Consumers League, Public…