A struggling NBC comedy series has suffered another setback with the departure of its lead actress. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that Christina Applegate has departed "Up All Night." "[T]he show has taken a different creative direction and…
Many celebrities appearing on CBS’s broadcast of the Grammys apparently didn’t get the memo from the network, which banned airing flashes of breasts, buttocks and genitals, reports Deadline.com. As previously reported, CBS Program Practices issued a wardrobe advisory for the…
The Fox Network is losing a key programming executive who has been with the network for a decade. Writing on Deadline.com, Nellie Andreeva reports that Marcy Ross, executive vice president of current programming, opted not to renew her contract, which…
New York Observer critic Rex Reed is coming under fire from readers who object to his characterization of "Mike & Molly" star Melissa McCarthy as a "hippo" and "tractor-sized" in a review of "Identity Thief," reports HLN’s Showbiz Tonight. The…
CBS has found the female lead for the newest installment in its “NCIS” franchise. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Kim Raver of "Grey’s Anatomy" will play the central role in the "NCIS: LA" spinoff "NCIS: Red." The project…
A bad experience with the ABC drama series “Pan Am” apparently wasn’t enough to discourage Christina Ricci from pursuing a career in television. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that the actress will give it another go, this time tackling comedy in…
NBC is pushing back one of the projects it has in development, Deadline.com reports. The show is one of two at broadcast networks in the current development season based on “Alice in Wonderland.” NBC’s project, “Wonderland,” received a late pickup…
The CBS television adaptation of "Beverly Hills Cop" has landed a well-known feature film director to helm the pilot, Deadline.com reports. Barry Sonnenfeld, known for directing films such as the "Men in Black" series and "Get Shorty," will direct, the…
Two major U.S. airlines may be just days away from merging in an $11 billion deal, the Associated Press reports. Says the story, "US Airways Group Inc and [American Airlines parent] AMR Corp are nearing an $11 billion merger that…
The last time a pope resigned was in 1415, when Pope Gregory XII stepped down to end a civil war within in the church. Now, Pope Benedict XVI is following suit, announcing he will step down Feb. 28 because of…