With the Ben Affleck movie “Argo” generating much of the buzz in the runup to Sunday’s Oscars, Disovery Channel has spruced up its 2002 documentary detailing the real-life events behind the “Argo” story. The channel will televise an updated version…
CNN fixture Anderson Cooper, who officially came out as gay last year, will be honored by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization GLAAD, USA Today reports. The organization “will present the journalist, author and…
"The Nielsen Co. is expanding its definition of television and will introduce a comprehensive plan to capture all video viewing including broadband and Xbox and iPads, several sources tell The Hollywood Reporter." So writes the THR’s Alex Ben Block. Block’s story…
According to a number of media outlets, NBC has confirmed its ‘scary’ choice to replace Sharon Osbourne as a judge on "America’s Got Talent." "Mel B, known as Scary Spice in the all-girl singing group [the Spice Girls], will join…
On a night when NBC finished a distant fifth among the broadcast networks in the key 18-49 demo, based on Nielsen overnights, NBC’s “Smash” sank to its lowest number ever. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “Smash” was down 25% in viewers 18-49…
Seth MacFarlane, who hosts the Academy Awards this Sunday, is making some unusual comments in what would normally be expected to be a time for generating interest in the ceremony. The Los Angeles Times reports that MacFarlane said “I’m the…
Sordid details have surfaced in audio tapes of phone conversations in a murder plot against teen pop sensation Justin Bieber that made headlines back in December, E! Online reports. “Police told ABC News’ Albuquerque affiliate KOAT that inmate Dana Martin,…
ABC announced plans for a special focusing on the battle of “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts against the rare blood disorder myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Roberts returned this morning to her “GMA” job, five months after undergoing a bone marrow…
A veteran news broadcaster with CBS will receive the National Association of Broadcasters’ Distinguished Service Award. The organization announced today that the honor will be given to Bob Schieffer during the 2013 NAB Show. Schieffer will accept the award at…
The editorial crew has walked off the job on a popular reality show after the Motion Picture Editors Guild told its members not to work for the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show is History’s “Swamp People,” which…