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Two Celebrities Ruled Out as Potential ‘X Factor’ Co-Hosts

Two celebrities whose names have been circulating as possible co-hosts of Fox’s “The X Factor” have been scratched off the list, Celebuzz reports. This comes directly from “X Factor” boss Simon Cowell, according to the piece. Cowell said "Glee’s" Kevin…

Key NBC Series Has Its Lowest-Rated Season Premiere

A series that has been one of the few ratings bright spots for NBC had a not-so-bright premiere Monday night, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. “The Voice” opened with a 4.1 average rating in the key 18-49 demo, based on Nielsen overnights —…

CBS Changes the Parameters of Prime Time

CBS is redefining its prime-time block in an attempt to resolve a situation that has developed into a problem on one night of the week. Deadline.com reports that the network is implementing a change to its Sunday lineup, with prime-time…

Will Tomorrow’s iPhone Unveiling Affect the Presidential Election? The Answer May Surprise You

Apple’s big announcement planned for tomorrow — universally presumed to be the introduction of the eagerly awaited iPhone 5 — may have an impact well beyond the tech sector, The Wall Street Journal reports. The new iPhone, the piece says,…

Who Is the Most Dangerous Celebrity on the Web — and Why?

A popular actress has earned the dubious distinction of being named the most dangerous celebrity on the Web, the Detroit Free Press reports. The actress is Emma Watson, one of the stars of the “Harry Potter” series and a star…

CBS Greenlights Pilot From ‘The Mentalist’ Creator

The man behind CBS’s successful drama "The Mentalist," Bruno Heller, has been given a pilot production commitment from the network for a show called "The Advocates," reports Deadline.com. The legal drama is about a female lawyer and a male ex-convict…

HBO and ESPN Join in Wide-Ranging Boxing Initiative

HBO Sports and ESPN have announced a multiyear agreement to present and promote boxing programming across multiple platforms. Joining for the joint announcement were ESPN’s Marie Donoghue, senior vice president of global business strategy & development, and Mark Taffet, senior…

A Past Judge Returns to ‘American Idol’ After Deal to Bring Singer Aboard Falls Through — Show Expected to Lock In Four-Judge Lineup This Week

The revolving door that is the “American Idol” judging panel is spinning faster than ever this week, with the show bringing back Randy Jackson after the deal that was expected to bring Enrique Iglesias to the show fell through. As…

Daytime Derby in Full Swing for 2012 With Debuts of ‘Katie,’ ‘Jeff Probst,’ ‘Steve Harvey’ and Others — and One Show Hits a Home Run

With a batch of premieres this week and last week, the daytime TV landscape has new syndicated talk shows popping up like mushrooms — and one of them is already way out in front of the pack, TheWrap.com reports. The…

The End May Be Near for BBC’s Wildly Successful ‘Sherlock’

In a way, “Sherlock” may become a victim of its own success. The thriving BBC show may wind down after the upcoming third season, the U.K.’s Daily Express reports — at least in part a victim of the thriving careers…