Broadcasters are scrambling to figure out the implications of a new Federal Communications Commission proposal that would require stations to post information online about their political advertisers, reports Advertising Age. That information is now stored in paper files at the…
Plans have been announced for the 25th season of "America’s Most Wanted," which recently ended its long run on Fox. The show will debut Dec. 2 on Lifetime, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The program, which has helped lead to…
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will take his talents to daytime in November with a high-profile hosting gig on a popular morning show. “Live! With Regis and Kelly” announced that Seinfeld will be the show’s first guest co-host of the post-Regis Philbin…
Dr. Conrad Murray, on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, told a judge Tuesday that he does not wish to testify in the case, USA Today reports. That announcement effectively wrapped up the defense case, and…
Another high-profile big-screen adaptation of a vintage TV show is in the works, Deadline.com reports. This time the show is the quirky 1970s series “Kung Fu,” which starred David Carradine. The story reports that Bill Paxton, the star of HBO’s…
All eyes were on NBC’s new newsmagazine Monday night — except those of the viewers, according to the show’s Nielsen ratings. The show pulled a feeble 1.0 overnight rating in the key 18-49 demo, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. The weak result was…
TLC has announced that it is renewing an unscripted show for another season, reports Deadline.com. The show is "Long Island Medium," which will return for a second season with a 12-episode order. The reality show follows a real-life psychic named…
The Producers Guild announced that the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television will go to a producer whose resume includes awards shows such as the Oscars, Emmys and Kennedy Center Honors, not to mention Barbra Streisand’s "Timeless" television special, the…
Just in time for the holidays, NBC is about to launch a new show, reports Deadline.com. Emmy winner Ben Bailey of "Cash Cab" fame will be the host of the new game show. "Who’s Still Standing?" will roll out in…
The father of an actress and singer who appears on Fox’s "Glee" has been stabbed to death, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Police said Ricky Pempengco, 40, was at a store when he accidentally brushed against a drunk man, who…