Former "Downton Abbey" star Jessica Brown Findlay, who portrayed Lady Sybil Crawley on the hit historical drama, said she regrets appearing topless in earlier work, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. She appeared topless in the 2011 film "Albatross,"…
The stars of a quirky A&E series are upping the ante for the surprise hit with demands for more money. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "Duck Dynasty" stars want more than $200,000 an episode for the fourth season. The…
One of the fixtures of TV baseball has announced his plan to retire after 34 years in the broadcast booth and an 18-season run in his current job. USA Today reports that Fox lead analyst Tim McCarver will step down…
CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker is getting closer to picking a co-anchor for the network’s newly made-over morning show, reports TVNewser. One of the top names on the short list is Kate Bolduan, the network’s congressional correspondent. She has recently…
Fox News is moving one of its contributors into a co-hosting spot on the weekend installments of “Fox & Friends.” The New York Times’ Media Decoder reports that the channel promoted Tucker Carlson to co-host the shows. Carlson, who will start…
An award-winning screenwriter, playwright and producer who served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and as vice president of the Writers Guild of America, West, has died. Fay Kanin, 95, died Wednesday at her home…
A century ago this month, President Woodrow Wilson started a White House ritual that has since become a trademark of national politics. Marking its 100th anniversary is the White House press conference, where the commander-in-chief answers questions from journalists, reports…
With CBS buying a stake in TVGN — formerly called the TV Guide Network — the cable network is poised to become completely focused on celebrity gossip, style and red-carpet events, reports Advertising Age. The article notes: "CBS Corp. and…
CBS has announced renewals for much of its prime-time lineup, including dramas, comedies and unscripted shows. Deadline.com reports that the bulk renewal keeps up the network’s tradition of renewing much of its programming in “one fell swoop.” Deadline reports: “Demonstrating…
Netflix is moving into outer space, and it has rounded up some high-octane talent to help get it there. Entertainment Weekly reports that the online streaming company placed an order for a 10-episode first season of a sci-fi thriller, “Sense8.”…