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New Home of ‘America’s Most Wanted’ Rolls Out Launch Plans

Plans have been announced for the 25th season of "America’s Most Wanted," which recently ended its long run on Fox. The show will debut Dec. 2 on Lifetime, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The program, which has helped lead to…

Seinfeld Lands High-Profile Daytime Job

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will take his talents to daytime in November with a high-profile hosting gig on a popular morning show. “Live! With Regis and Kelly” announced that Seinfeld will be the show’s first guest co-host of the post-Regis Philbin…

Testimony Ends in Trial of Michael Jackson’s Doctor; Dr. Conrad Murray Chooses Not to Testify

Dr. Conrad Murray, on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, told a judge Tuesday that he does not wish to testify in the case, USA Today reports. That announcement effectively wrapped up the defense case, and…

Cult ’70s TV Show to Get Big-Screen Treatment, With HBO Series Star in Talks to Direct

Another high-profile big-screen adaptation of a vintage TV show is in the works, Deadline.com reports. This time the show is the quirky 1970s series “Kung Fu,” which starred David Carradine. The story reports that Bill Paxton, the star of HBO’s…

NBC’s ‘Rock Center’ Opens With a Whimper in the Ratings

All eyes were on NBC’s new newsmagazine Monday night — except those of the viewers, according to the show’s Nielsen ratings. The show pulled a feeble 1.0 overnight rating in the key 18-49 demo, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. The weak result was…

TLC Renews Reality Show

TLC has announced that it is renewing an unscripted show for another season, reports Deadline.com. The show is "Long Island Medium," which will return for a second season with a 12-episode order. The reality show follows a real-life psychic named…

Producers Guild Reveals Recipient of Norman Lear Award

The Producers Guild announced that the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television will go to a producer whose resume includes awards shows such as the Oscars, Emmys and Kennedy Center Honors, not to mention Barbra Streisand’s "Timeless" television special, the…

NBC to Launch New Show as a Strip During Holidays; Network Scales Back Plans for Another Show

Just in time for the holidays, NBC is about to launch a new show, reports Deadline.com. Emmy winner Ben Bailey of "Cash Cab" fame will be the host of the new game show. "Who’s Still Standing?" will roll out in…

Father of ‘Glee’ Actress Stabbed to Death

The father of an actress and singer who appears on Fox’s "Glee" has been stabbed to death, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Police said Ricky Pempengco, 40, was at a store when he accidentally brushed against a drunk man, who…

Longtime Producer of the Oscars, Former President of Directors Guild, Dead at 77

A producer and director who was known as the longtime producer of the Academy Awards and served two terms as president of the Directors Guild of America has died, TheWrap.com reports. Gilbert Cates was 77. Cates, who recently underwent heart…