Responding to a petition requesting the deportation of CNN host Piers Morgan because of his views on gun control, the White House said Morgan can stay in the U.S., reports Forbes.com. In a statement explaining the decision, White House spokesman…
In the “news that doesn’t matter but some people find interesting anyway” department, Today.com reports that the makers of the game Monopoly plan to scrap one of the game pieces — either the car, thimble, boot, dog, battleship, hat, iron…
Veteran film and television writer T.S. Cook, who is best known for writing the 1979 thriller "The China Syndrome," has died, reports Deadline.com. He was 65 and had battled cancer. Cook received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for best screenplay…
Netflix has taken the wraps off its plans for the resurrected cult comedy "Arrested Development." The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that the online-streaming company will bring back the series in May, with all 14 episodes rolling out at once….
ABC has given a pilot order to a comedy from "Hangover" writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The project, "Mixology," is a high-concept comedy that tracks singles as they look for love in…
An unscripted crime show from "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf has been ordered by TNT for a summer 2013 debut, reports Deadline.com. Called "Cold Justice," the show will track two top female investigators as they look into cold cases….
ESPN has severed its relationship with a commentator after he talked on the air about whether the Washington Redskins’ rookie quarterback, Robert Griffin III, is a “brother” or a “cornball brother,” The Huffington Post reports. As we reported previously, the…
A TV series that will air its 12,000th episode later this week has received an official renewal from NBC, EW.com reports. The series is the daytime drama “Days of Our Lives,” which is set to air episode 12,000 on Friday….
Comedic actor Larry Miller, who’s well-known for television appearances on shows including "Boston Legal," "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Seinfeld," along with feature films including "Princess Diaries" and "Runaway Bride," has recovered from a serious brain injury, reports People magazine. Miller,…
ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” debuted in its new 11:35 p.m. time slot Tuesday night, moving into direct competition with NBC’s “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman.” ABC announced that the show delivered its second-biggest…