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Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Inspired by ‘SNL’ Skit Meets Resistance From Grocery Outlets

Some supermarket chains are proving that they can resist the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor inspired by a "Saturday Night Live" skit, reports the Associated Press. The flavor, Schweddy Balls, which features fudge-covered rum balls, was inspired by a…

Networks May Go Dark in Dispute Between DirecTV and News Corp.

About two dozen cable networks owned by News Corp. may go dark Nov. 1 across satellite-TV provider DirecTV amid a dispute over distribution terms, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. DirecTV said News Corp. wants a 40% increase…

Fox Orders Project Based on Marvel Comic

A project based on a Marvel comic has been given a put pilot commitment by Fox, reports Deadline.com. The series, based on Marvel’s "The Punisher," is from former "Criminal Minds" showrunner Ed Bernero, and marks one of two high-profile sales…

‘Jersey Shore’ Star Joins Wrestling Show

One of the stars of "Jersey Shore" will be in the lineup with Hulk Hogan and other wrestlers on an upcoming wrestling show, reports the New York Post’s The TV Blog. "Jersey Shore’s" Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has signed on for two…

Occupy Los Angeles Targets News Corp.

News Corp.’s shareholder meeting will be targeted by Occupy Los Angeles, an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The shareholder meeting, set for today in Los Angeles, will be targeted to protest "one-sided reporting"…

Production Starts on First Western for Preschoolers

Production has begun on a series that’s billed as the first Western for preschoolers, with a premiere date set for 2013. Disney announced that the animated show, “Oki’s Oasis,” will feature the voice of Mandy Moore in the title role….

Director Who Started the Whole Zombie Thing Says He Hasn’t Watched ‘The Walking Dead’ — and Turned Down Offer to Direct

The feature film director credited with sparking the public’s fascination with zombies says he hasn’t watched AMC’s zombie show "The Walking Dead," reports io9.com. George Romero directed the seminal 1968 zombie movie "Night of the Living Dead." Asked about “The…

HBO’s Bryant Gumbel Sparks Furor With ‘Plantation Overseer’ Remark

Bryant Gumbel, the award-winning host of HBO’s "Real Sports," is under fire after using the platform of the program to editorialize about how NBA Commissioner David Stern is conducting business during the league’s labor dispute, according to The Hollywood Reporter….

Funniest Video of the Day: Jon Stewart Lampoons Tuesday’s Republican Debate

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One Day After Her Probation Was Revoked Over Missed Appointments, Lindsay Lohan Misses Another One

Lindsay Lohan didn’t take long to add another complication as she struggles to keep herself out of jail. Reuters reports that the actress hit a snag when she attempted to show up today for community service at the L.A. County…