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FX Drama Scores Record Ratings for Season Premiere

If there were any doubt whether FX has a hit on its hands with one of its critically acclaimed dramas, Tuesday night’s fourth-season premiere should put it to rest. The 90-minute rollout of “Sons of Anarchy” pulled in a series-record…

Most Fun Non-TV Story of Day: World’s Smallest Electric Motor, Made From a Single Molecule, Smashes Record. Author of Story Fantasizes This Could Get Us ‘micro turntables leading to the smallest copy of The White Album ever conceived, but that’s just me’

"Researchers led by E. Charles Sykes at Tufts University have created what they believe is the world’s smallest electric motor comprised of a single molecule," reports GeeKOSystem.com, which adds, "If accepted by Guinness World Records, their one nanometer long motor will…

NBC Shuffles NFL Pregame Programming to Make Room for Obama Speech

NBC, which has the NFL regular season opener scheduled for Thursday night, has announced some programming changes to accommodate a key jobs speech by President Obama, NBCSports.com reports. Obama will address a joint session of Congress at 7 p.m. ET,…

Pop Singer, Broadway Great, Cellist and Oscar-Winning Actress Among Latest Kennedy Center Honorees

The recipients of the 34th Annual Kennedy Center Honors have been unveiled, and the list of honorees this year consists of Oscar winner Meryl Streep, Broadway great Barbara Cook, pop singer Neil Diamond, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and jazz musician Sonny…

Tribune Hires Syndication Veteran. Besides Being Smart as All Get Out, Many Consider This Executive The Nicest Guy in the TV Business

Tribune Broadcasting has made a popular choice in hiring its latest strategic advisor. The company has announced that is has hired Bob Cook to "work with the division’s management team in a variety of areas, including strengthening and expanding its…

‘Two and a Half Men’ Creator Chuck Lorre Confirms That Charlie Sheen’s Character Will Be Killed Off in Season Premiere of Show. Plus More Details on Character to Be Played by Sheen Replacement Ashton Kutcher

Charlie Sheen has been fired, but his character is dead. "Two and a Half Men" creator Chuck Lorre has confirmed that Sheen’s character, Charlie Harper, will be killed off, reports our good friend Michael Schneider at TV Guide. Writes Mike…

What Charlie Sheen and Drew Carey Have in Common

When one mentions the name Charle Sheen, an association with Drew Carey does not spring to mind. And vice-versa. What they have in common is Bruce Helford. Helford co-created "The Drew Carey Show," and he is the leading candidate to be the…

Actor Anthony Michael Hall Booked After Alleged Confrontation With Neighbor

Actor Anthony Michael Hall, the star of USA’s "The Dead Zone" and 1980s films such as "Sixteen Candles," was released from police custody early Tuesday after he was booked on misdemeanor charges of disturbing the peace, reports the Los Angeles…

Today’s Must-See Video: Jimmy Kimmel’s Wonderful, Funny, Sad, Emotional Tribute to His Late Uncle Frank, Who Was a Mainstay on Kimmel’s Show

Former ‘ER’ Doctor Cast in New Drama — Playing Another Doctor

An actor known for his role on NBC’s long-running medical drama "ER" has been cast as a doctor again on a new medical drama, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s The Live Feed blog. Eriq La Salle, known for playing Dr….