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Moves and Countermoves in CBS-ABC Reality War — ABC Apparently Has Sights Set on New CBS Show

The reality show tussle between CBS and ABC appears to be shifting from the legal dispute over “Big Brother” and “The Glass House,” as previously reported, to a new front, with ABC targeting a series CBS is trying to launch….

‘SNL’ Star Has the Inside Track to Replace Regis Philbin

Disney TV, ABC and "Live with Kelly!" executive producer Michael Gelman are expected to make a decision by September on a permanent co-host for Kelly Ripa on the morning show, and ShowBiz411.com reports that the likely replacement for Regis Philbin…

Dr. Drew Faces Allegations in Federal Drug Case

Television therapist Dr. Drew Pinsky, who has hosted “Sober House” and “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” among other shows, is facing inquires from the U.S. government in connection with its case against drug maker GlaxoSmithKline, the New York Daily News…

How Will Claire Danes’ Real-Life Pregnancy Play Out on ‘Homeland’?

Actress Claire Danes and husband Hugh Dancy are expecting their first child, reports People magazine. The question now becomes how Danes’ pregnancy will impact production of Showtime’s "Homeland." The short answer is it won’t. Fox 21, which produces the show,…

FBI Explains Why Thousands Will Likely Lose Internet Services on Monday. You Can Check Now to See Whether Your Computer Is OK

"Tens of thousands of Americans could be in jeopardy of losing their Internet service Monday, July 9, 2012, due to a malware virus that was spread over a year ago," reports washington.cbslocal.com, along with a number of other media outlets, including…

Longtime CBS Correspondent Reveals He Has Parkinson’s

A longtime CBS correspondent has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, reports TVNewser.com. Bill Geist, appearing on “CBS Sunday Morning,” said: “I’ve had it for years, told no one, not even my kids. I didn’t want them to…

FX Gets Rights to CBS Hit for ‘Bargain Basement’ Price

FX has secured the off-network rights to a CBS comedy hit for what is being called a “bargain basement” price, Deadline.com reports. The show is Warner Bros. Domestic TV Distribution’s "Mike & Molly," with the company selling cable rights for…

Andy Griffith Buried Only Hours After Death

Television icon Andy Griffith was buried less than five hours after the beloved "Matlock" star died, reports CNN. Griffith’s body was lowered into a grave on Roanoke Island in North Carolina at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, the story says. Griffith…

Report: HBO Has Secret Deal for Show About Fox News Boss Roger Ailes

HBO has struck what is being called "a secret deal" for an untitled project focusing on Fox News President Roger Ailes, Deadline.com reports. The project is based on a manuscript by Gabriel Sherman, who has written two cover stories for…

Computer Glitch Blamed as San Diego Sets Off All of Its Fireworks at Once — Here’s the Video

A computer glitch was blamed for causing San Diego’s Fourth of July fireworks show to go off all at once, MSNBC reports. The result was a pretty spectacular show for the thousands of spectators — including many who camped out…