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Baldwin Brother Headed to ‘Hawaii Five-0’

One of the Baldwin brothers will be checking into CBS’s "Hawaii Five-0" for a multi-episode series of guest appearances, reports TV Guide. Billy Baldwin will play an ex-homicide detective who joins the mob after being kicked off the force for…

Oprah Winfrey Hit With Lawsuit

Oprah Winfrey has been sued by a New Jersey woman, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. Simone Kelly-Brown and the motivational communication services company Own Your Power Communications filed a trademark infringement suit alleging that Winfrey stole the motto "Own Your…

Despite Good Reviews and Solid Ratings, Cable Network Chief Says Series May Not Be Renewed

The CEO of a pay cable network, speaking at the Television Critics Association press tour, said one of the channel’s shows may not be renewed even though it is getting solid ratings and has received good reviews, reports EW.com’s Inside…

NBC Lands Comedy Project From ‘The Voice’ Star

NBC has beat out other networks for a hot property — a single-camera comedy project from one of the stars of "The Voice," reports Deadline.com. The project expands NBC’s relationship with Adam Levine, frontman for the rock band Maroon 5….

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Creator Blasts TNT Over Handling of Ray Romano’s Latest Series

Phil Rosenthal, the creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond," blasted TNT for its handling of "Men of a Certain Age," which the cable network canceled. The show starred "Raymond" actor, and Rosenthal’s good friend, Ray Romano, reports Deadline.com. "Those idiots put…

Sitcom Star Eyes Political Run

An actor known for roles in two long-running sitcoms is considering a run for political office, reports the New York Post. "I have had a great career and extraordinary opportunities," said Kelsey Grammer, who’s best known for his roles in…

Legendary Children’s Show Spawns a Spinoff

A legendary children’s show has inspired a spinoff — a decade after the original show ended production, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. The new production, "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood," is an animated show featuring a name from "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood." Many…

‘Matrix’ Co-Star to Join ‘Chuck’

One of the regulars in the “Matrix” movies will join NBC’s "Chuck," reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. Appearing in a multi-episode arc as the head of a rival spy company will be "Matrix" co-star Carrie-Anne Moss. Moss will play Gertrude…

PBS Plans American Invasion in Britain

PBS will bring American public broadcasting to the U.K. via a digital channel that will show its older and current shows in Britain, reports Elizabeth Jensen in The New York Times’ Media Decoder blog. PBS, which is known for airing…

CNN Says It’s Standing Behind Piers Morgan as Scrutiny Intensifies in Hacking Scandal

CNN said it’s backing Piers Morgan as scrutiny grows over his role as a tabloid editor in Britain, reports The Wall Street Journal. (Please note that the WSJ has a pay wall and not all readers may be able to…