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Simon Cowell Reveals His Top Five Songs NOT to Sing on ‘X Factor’

As the premiere of Simon Cowell’s much-hyped singing competition “The X Factor” nears, the talent guru has unveiled his list of five songs he strongly recommends that the show’s contestants DO NOT TRY, Entertainment Weekly reports. The list appears to…

More Bad News for Netflix

Netflix — one of the biggest success stories in the enterainment business until recently — seems to have found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Ever since its controversial price increase, things have been going downhill…

Televangelist — a Former Presidential Candidate — Fires Off Controversial Alzheimer’s Remarks

A religious broadcaster and former Republican presidential candidate raised a few eyebrows with comments he made on CBN’s "The 700 Club," the AP reports. Pat Robertson advised a viewer that a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is a justifiable reason for…

Tight Three-Way Fight Atop Syndie Rankings as Court Show, Sitcom and Game Show Come Down to the Wire

A new No. 1 show took its place atop the syndication rankings for the week ended Sept. 4, with a tight three-way battle among the leaders, TVbytheNumbers.com reported. The top spot went to a court show, “Judge Judy,” with a…

J.R.’s Nemesis Returns for ‘Dallas’ Reboot — the Original Actor Will Resurrect the Role

J.R. Ewing’s archenemy will be back for TNT’s new reboot of "Dallas," with the same actor in the role, reports TV Guide. Ken Kercheval has agreed to reprise his role as Cliff Barnes, the story reports. Kercheval was not in…

‘Real Housewives’ Shockers: Husband of Cast Member Says His Wife Was Abducted. Turns Out She’s Holed Up With Guitarist of Journey. Separately, Wife of Russell Armstrong, Who Hanged Himself Last Month, Set to Reveal Details of Domestic Abuse She Suffered

"Michaele Salahi, who famously crashed a White House dinner [and is now a cast member of "Real Housewives of D.C."] has run away from home — with Journey guitarist Neal Schon," reports TheWrap, adding, "This, after her distressed husband, Tareq…

Comedy Writer/Producer Dies; Credits Included ‘Happily Divorced,’ ‘3rd Rock,’ ‘The Nanny,’ ‘According to Jim’

A TV writer, producer and showrunner with a string of comedy credits has died from complications related to cancer treatment, reports Deadline.com. Jeffrey Hodes, who was in his 40s, had a blood transfusion in preparation for a bone marrow transplant…

Former Host May Reclaim Job on CNN’s ‘American Morning’

A popular former anchor of CNN’s “American Morning” may be returning to her achor chair on the show, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. Soledad O’Brien, who anchored the morning show from 2003 to 2007, may get her old…

Kirstie Alley’s Outrageous ‘Demand’ for 9/11 Tribute — and Why She Didn’t Get Her Wish

Kirstie Alley allegedly made a diva-like demand in the run-up to a Long Island 9/11 tribute on Sunday, only to have the idea shot down for security reasons, reports the New York Post. Sources said Alley wanted a helicopter landing…

Fired Co-Host of ‘The Talk’ Says She Never Got a Reason Why She Was Booted

One of the former hosts of CBS’s “The Talk” took a moment to talk about her frustration over being fired from the show, E! Online reports. Holly Robinson Peete said she wasn’t given a reason why her contract failed to…