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AMC Orders Two Murder Mysteries

AMC has announced two pilot orders at once for the first time, opting to greenlight a pair of murder-mystery pilots, reports Joe Adalian in New York Magazine’s Vulture blog. Both projects will be in contention to debut in 2013, the…

Is ‘Parks and Rec’s’ Rob Lowe Becoming Lifetime’s Sordid Crime Drama Specialist?

A Lifetime movie about Casey Anthony has tapped "Parks and Recreation" star Rob Lowe, perhaps signaling that the network is looking to the actor as its "go-to guy for sordid crime trial docudramas," reports EW.com’s Inside TV. Lowe previously starred…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Icon to Host ‘SNL’ Season Finale

One of the iconic figures of rock ‘n’ roll will host the season finale of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” appearing on the show as guest host for the first time. Deadline.com reports that Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones will…

Auction Brings Highest Price Ever Paid for a Work of Art

A pastel containing one of the most familiar images in the art world sold at auction this week for a record price, The Washington Post reports. Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” sold for $119.9 million at Sotheby’s on Wednesday night. The…

Balance of Power Shifts Between Season’s Two Top Shows

A shift took place in the broadcast television landscape Wednesday night, with the two top-rated shows of the season swapping places, James Hibberd reports on EW.com. Fox’s “American Idol” had a good night, moving ahead of NBC’s “The Voice” to…

Autopsy in the Works for NFL Star Junior Seau

An autopsy was scheduled to be performed today on the body of Junior Seau, the NFL great who was found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide, the Los Angeles Times reports. Authorities confirmed that no foul play was suspected in…

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Pepsi in Business With Michael Jackson Again

It’s been years since Pepsi was in business with Michael Jackson, but the company has inked a deal with the estate of the late singer to use his image for Pepsi’s new global marketing promotion, reports Entertainment Weekly. The Jackson…

NBC Maps Out Multiplatform Kentucky Derby Strategy, Including ‘Today’ Show Tie-Ins

NBC has unveiled ambitious plans for its coverage of the 138th Kentucky Derby, including multiplatform programming, TVNewser reports. The NBC Sports Group announced plans for 14 and a half hours of coverage, which started Wednesday afternoon on NBC Sports Network….

Ashton Kutcher Ad Yanked Over Accusations of Racism

An advertisement featuring "Two and a Half Men" star Ashton Kutcher has been pulled off the Web after viewers called it racist, reports the New York Daily News. The Popchips ad features Kutcher in brownface as a Bollywood producer called…