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Drama Series Remains in Limbo

The future of a cable drama series remains uncertain, after the show wrapped production six months ago and aired the finale for its second season more than a month ago. Nellie Andreeva writes on Deadline.com that ABC Family’s teen-focused "The…

How Did CNN Perform During the Boston Bombing Coverage? Jeff Zucker Offers His Opinion

CNN, which has been roundly criticized for mistakes in its coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing, got some kudos from one of its own, reports TheWrap. CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker sent an internal memo Friday that praised the network…

Will MTV’s Canceled ‘Buckwild’ Show Up on Other Networks? Don’t Count on It

MTV is blocking "Buckwild" producers from shopping the show to other networks, with producer J.P. Williams criticizing the network for the decision, calling it "the most hypocritical network out there," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The reality series was canceled…

FCC Chief Gives Blessing to Ballplayer’s On-Air F-Bomb in Boston

The Federal Communications Commission gave its blessing to an F-bomb dropped on-air by the Boston Red Sox’ designated hitter David Ortiz, who gave a rousing speech as the team returned to Fenway Park on Saturday, its first game since the…

CNN, Fox News in Ratings Battle Over Coverage of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect’s Capture

The numbers are in for cable news coverage of Friday’s closely watched manhunt in the Boston Marathon bombing, and it’s a split decision. Deadline.com reports that Fox News Channel pulled in more total viewers while CNN won the key news…

‘American Idol’ Producer Working on A Cappella Series

The production company behind "American Idol" is working on an a cappella singing competition that will be focused on college students, reports Deadline.com. 19 Entertainment and its parent company, CORE Media Group, have signed an agreement with Varsity Vocals, the…

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Veteran Joins Syfy Series

One of the stars of the cult favorite "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is joining a Syfy drama series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Anthony Head, who played Rupert Giles on ‘Buffy,” has been cast in a major recurring…

Reese Witherspoon and Her Husband Arrested. Tipsy Witherspoon Boasts to Arresting Officer: ‘Do you know my name? You’re about to find out who I am’

"Reese Witherspoon and her husband, CAA agent James Toth, were arrested and briefly jailed early Friday morning in Atlanta, GA," reports Variety. The story continues, "While Toth is facing a DUI charge after driving in the wrong lane, Witherspoon was…

Twitter Accounts of ’60 Minutes’ and ’48 Hours’ and the News Account of One of CBS’s Local Stations Were All Hacked Into on Saturday

The Twitter accounts of three CBS properties were hacked into on Saturday, April 20, 2013, according to a number of media stories. The accounts belonged to "60 Minutes," "48 Hours" and the local news operation of CBS affiliate KCNC-TV in Denver….

NBC Cancels Series

NBC has pulled the plug on a prime-time series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the network canceled the dating series “Ready for Love” — making the decision after only two episodes have aired. The show’s Tuesday 10 p.m….