A comedy series from one of the stars of the long-running NBC hit "Friends" has been picked up by NBC, Deadline.com reports. The network gave a 13-episode order to Matthew Perry’s “Go On,” the story says. Perry stars in and…
FamilyNet and ComStar Media are being sued by CBS Television Distribution, which alleges that the companies owned by "Hour of Power" minister Robert Schuller are airing series including "Happy Days" without paying licensing fees, reports TheWrap.com. CBS is seeking $1.5…
While rebroadcasting the first episode of "The Simpsons" in celebration of Fox’s 25th anniversary, the animated show took a shot at sister network Fox News, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The telecast included an end card congratulating the…
Some might say the new unauthorized biography of "American Idol" producer and judge Simon Cowell is a bit too intimate, reports the Associated Press. "Sweet Revenge: The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell" is written by British journalist and biographer Tom…
One of the legends of tennis has signed on with ESPN for its coverage of Wimbledon this summer, reports B&C. John McEnroe will be part of the cable network’s team coverage of the tournament. ESPN signed a 12-year agreement last…
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has woken up from a coma, reports People.com. As previously reported, Gibb, 62, fell into a coma earlier this month and was fighting for his life after suffering a hard recovery from cancer. He contracted…
Sundance Channel’s creative director, film legend Robert Redford, will appear on the channel as the presenter of a series of acclaimed independent films, Deadline.com reports. The channel announced plans for the series in a press release today, stating: “Airing every…
NBC’s "Today" has lined up performers including Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and Usher for its summer concert series, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. Usher will kick off the series on Friday, May 18, marking his first-ever performance on…
Lifetime has decided to take a pass on a pilot from Melanie Griffith, Deadline.com reports. The drama pilot, "American Housewife," stars Griffith and is executive produced by the actress and her husband and partner Antonio Banderas. Griffith plays an apparently…
Despite losing almost two-thirds of its market value last year, Netflix gave Chief Executive Reed Hastings a 68% bump in compensation, reports Deadline.com. While Hastings’ salary slipped 3.7% to $500,000, his stock option awards rose almost 76% to $8.8 million,…