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NBC Sports Network, Also Known as Versus, Creating Show for Veteran Sports Broadcaster

The NBC Sports Network, which is undergoing a name change from Versus, is creating a new show for veteran sports broadcaster Bob Costas, reports The New York Times. Costas will host the monthly interview show and will also host quarterly…

Conrad Murray Verdict Coverage: All Cable News Channels Surge, but One Network Was the Big Winner

Monday’s coverage of the conviction of Dr. Conrad Murray on an involuntary manslaughter charge in Michael Jackson’s death gave HLN a huge ratings bump, although all the cable news channels saw an improvement, reports TVNewser.com. For the 4 p.m. ET…

Movie Version of Cult TV Comedy Series in the Works

The creator and co-star of a TV sitcom that became a cult favorite is planning a movie version of the show, reports Deadline.com. The show is the British series "Absolutely Fabulous," and the project is the brainchild of one of…

Speculation Focuses on Eddie Murphy in Wake of Brett Ratner’s Sudden Exit From Oscars

Speculation has turned to whether Eddie Murphy will remain as host of the upcoming Oscars telecast after the producer who hand-picked him for the job, Brett Ratner, made a hasty exit from the show, CBS News reports. Ratner was forced…

Peter Liguori Leaving Discovery

One of the highest profile executives at Discovery Communications–with strong ties to Hollywood–is leaving. Peter Liguori, Discovery’s Chief Operating Officer, will step down at the end of the year and the position will be eliminated, Discovery has announced. Liguori, who…

Brett Ratner Ousted as Producer of the Oscars Over Controversial Remark

"Tower Heist" director Brett Ratner was ousted as producer of the Oscars over a controversial remark he made at a Friday Q&A session for the movie, where he said, "Rehearsal is for fags," reports the New York Post’s Page Six….

‘Terra Nova’ Gets Just What It Needed: a Surge in Viewers

Fox’s “Terra Nova” had a big night in Monday’s Nielsen overnights, but CBS coasted to a solid win for the night in the key demo of adults 18-49, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. “Terra Nova” was up 24% from a week ago in…

Teen Pop Star Justin Bieber Will Take DNA Test — and Then Plans to Sue; Meanwhile, His Accuser Faces Possible Statutory Rape Charge, but Speaks Out Anyway

Justin Bieber has agreed to take a DNA test to put an end to claims by a San Diego woman who says the teenage superstar is the father of her baby, the San Jose Mercury News reports. A spokesman for…

Obama Takes Tough Stand on Net Neutrality

President Obama has threatened to use his veto power for just the third time in his presidency if the Senate passes a bill blocking the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules, Deadline.com reports. The vote in the Senate is expected…

Letterman and Other Heavyweight Guests Lined Up for Regis’ Farewell Week on ‘Live!’

With Regis Philbin’s final appearance on “Live! With Regis and Kelly” looming, the show has lined up some big-league guests for the home stretch, Deadline.com reports. Philbin’s last day on the ABC morning show will be Nov. 18. During that…