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NBC Greenlights Another Singing Competition

Another singing competition is coming to NBC, with the network greenlighting a new show, TheWrap.com reports. "The Winner Is" will feature singers of all ages competing for a $1 million prize, the story reports. The show comes on the heels…

Lindsay Lohan’s Mom to Be Part of New TV Show

Dina Lohan, the mother of Lindsay Lohan, will appear in a new TV series, TMZ.com reports. The show, to be aired on VH1, is called "Hollywood Exes." While Lohan isn’t the ex of a famous Hollywood personality, she was added…

Emmy-Winning Writer of TV Movies Dies at 80

A two-time Emmy winner known for his pioneering work scripting TV movies has died, the Associated Press reports. William Hanley was 80. Hanley was a Broadway playwright in addition to his television work. He won Emmys for the TV movies…

Apple CEO, Pressed on Company’s Television Plans, Admits TV Is of ‘Intense Interest’

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, speaking at a technology conference, said television technology is of "intense interest" to the company, but added that any move by Apple into the TV space will be gradual, reports Reuters. It’s been speculated that…

Basketball Project From ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Producer Gets Go-Ahead at HBO

Feature writer Jeff Nathanson, best known for the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "Catch Me If You Can" and the recent caper flick "Tower Heist," and TV producer Gavin Polone ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") have teamed up for a new comedy-drama series about…

‘American Idol’ Runner-Up Role Isn’t as Lucrative as It Used to Be

The "American Idol" runner-up role doesn’t bring as much reward as it used to, with Jessica Sanchez reportedly the first No. 2 who won’t be getting an album deal with a guaranteed advance, reports the Associated Press. Sanchez has the…

Longtime News Director to Leave WABC-TV, Dominant Local News Operation in Nation’s Top Market

The news director of the station that has been the dominant player in TV news in the New York market is leaving the station after 25 years, the New York Daily News reports. Kenny Plotnik will leave WABC-TV at the…

Ratings Record for Ad-Supported Cable Shattered

A program that was televised over the Memorial Day weekend became the No. 1 telecast in ad-supported cable history, excluding sports. The cable channel History announced that its premiere of “Hatfields & McCoys” earned that honor by drawing more than…

Ultra-Low-Rated, Mostly Repeat Monday: NBC Wins by Default

For what it’s worth, NBC got a win Monday night in the Nielsen overnights, even while averaging a modest rating for prime time in the key 18-49 demo, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. NBC’s 1.9 average in 18-49 was easily the best of…

HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ Finally Secures an NFL Team; How Key Figure’s Brain Cancer Impacted the Search

HBO, which appeared to struggle to find an NFL team to participate in this year’s edition of “Hard Knocks,” has finally talked someone into it. The pay-cable network announced that the Miami Dolphins will be the focus of the upcoming…