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The Rather Odd Reason Matt Lauer Says He Doesn’t Pay Attention to One Form of Viewer Criticism

Matt Lauer, the co-host of NBC’s "Today," tells the New York Daily News that he’s unfazed by criticism he receives on Twitter. The reason? He says he barely looks at the micro-blogging service. People who tweet "have an opinion and two…

Kevin Reilly, Chair of Fox Entertainment, Has Tough Words for Hollywood: ‘We’re Too Obsessed With Each Other and Not Enough With the Consumer.’ Rethinking Needed, From the Way Shows Are Created to When They Air

Fox Broadcasting Chairman of Entertainment Kevin Reilly has some tough words for those in the TV business. "Reilly said the industry has not gotten its arms around the impact of the DVR or the need to consider how viewers embrace…

Report: Angus T. Jones Staying on ‘Two and a Half Men’

Since "Two and a Half Men" star Angus T. Jones went public with criticism of his own show, some have speculated that he may be on the way out of the show’s lineup. But the 19-year-old actor won’t be leaving…

MTV Cancels Series

MTV is pulling the plug on a series after one season, Deadline.com reports. After a season of soft ratings, the network has canceled the sitcom "The Inbetweeners," the U.S. remake of an award-winning British series, the story reports. Its biggest…

CNN Makes It Official, Puts Former NBC Boss Jeff Zucker in Charge of CNN Worldwide

CNN announced today that Jeff Zucker, former head of NBC, has been named president of CNN Worldwide. We reported earlier this week that the announcement was expected soon. Making the announcement was Phil Kent, chairman and CEO of CNN parent…

ABC Ups the Episode Orders for Two Shows

ABC has ordered additional episodes of two series, B&C reports. The network raised the total to 18 episodes for "Malibu Country" and "Last Man Standing," ordering five additional episodes of each show, the story reports. The Reba McEntire comedy "Malibu…

Spinoff in Consideration at Starz as ‘Spartacus’ Winds Down

Starz’ "Spartacus" franchise, which will air its last installment with "Spartacus: War of the Damned" starting in January, may continue with a spinoff series focused on Julius Caesar, reports Deadline.com. The spinoff idea is in the early stages, with "Spartacus"…

Three New Ghost Shows on Tap for Syfy

Three new ghost shows are in the works at Syfy, with two slated to debut in early 2013, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. "Ghost Mine" is about ghosts in an abandoned Oregon gold mine. The show will feature a group of…

TLC Orders ‘Neat Freaks’

TLC has ordered a special about neatniks called "Neat Freaks," with the idea of testing viewer interest before committing to a series, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The show will feature people who aren’t only focused on keeping their own homes…

It’s Official: Two Winning Tickets Sold in Tonight’s $579.9 Million Powerball Lottery — One in Arizona and One in Missouri

"The numbers have been drawn for the record Powerball jackpot and officials say winning tickets were purchased in Arizona and Missouri," reports the Associated Press. The story says "A lottery official said late Wednesday that the jackpot increased to $579.9…