CBS facing heat for letting The Who perform at the Super Bowl
Child-protection groups don't want the halftime show to glorify Pete Townshend, who was arrested in 2003 on child pornography charges.
Julie Benz gets "Desperate"
The "Dexter" alum will play Debbie, a stripper with a Master's degree in education in three episodes.
Constantine Maroulis: CW reality star?
The "Idol" alum is reportedly "dating" socialite Tinsley Morimer for her reality show "Empire State."
"Barefoot Contessa" snubs Jennifer Garner
"I tried to get on Ina's show," says Garner, "… but eventually she just said, 'I'm sorry, I only use my real friends on the show.'"
TV Land taps Jessica Walter and "SNL" alum Casey Wilson for "Retired at 35"
They'll join another "SNL" alum Christine Ebersole in the comedy starring George Segal.
Rod Blagojevich among the 14 "Celebrity Apprentice" contestants
The other Trump wannabes include Darryl Strawberry, Cyndi Lauper, Bret Michaels, Sharon Osbourne, Michael Johnson, Holly Robinson Peete, Goldberg, Carol Leifer, Sinbad, Summer Sanders, Maria Kanellis, Curtis Stone and Selita Ebanks.
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Why Tyra Banks made an "idiotic" decision to end "The Tyra Banks Show"
Big mistake, says Jessica Grose, who writes: "Her other main gig—as host and creator of 'America's Next Top Model'—is on the decline, as ratings were down 10 percent in the most recent cycle and the show is no longer as culturally relevant as it was just a few years ago. Despite the fact that Tyra is a lunatic and an egomaniac, her show has a sort of bizarre appeal, and millions of young women look up to her as a role model. Her major asset is her own persona, so why would she bury it by producing movies meant to bring "positive images of women to the big screen'?" PLUS: Was "Tyra" actually canceled?
NBC orders 18 pilots — the most since 2003
The Peacock hopes to make a comeback with 10 dramas and eight comedies. "In success we became used to making fewer and fewer pilots," says NBC entertainment boss Angela Bromstad. “We have to take more swings, take more shots creatively, and have more back-up.”
Sisqo, Heidi Fleiss, Stephen Baldwin competing on "Celebrity Big Brother"
British film icon Vinnie Jones, Lady Sovereign and pop star Basshunter are also on board this year's series, which launched last night. PLUS: Watch Sisqo's "Thong Song" entrance.
Will Charlie Sheen's wife reconcile after he allegedly tried to kill her?
And why is the "Two and a Half Men" star so successful despite his violent history?
History channel defends abandoning its "Hitler channel" past
The cable network formerly known as the History Channel has cut back on black and white documentaries in favor of reality shows and documentaries that look at more recent events.
"Viewers aren't buying LPs anymore; they're going to iTunes," says History president Nancy Dubuc. "It's not fair to expect the person selling LPs not to embark on an iTunes strategy. You have to recognize what audiences are consuming."
Will ABC buy Courteney Cox's NYC street vendor sitcom?
David Arquette says of the planned series: "It’s called 'Eat Street,' about street vendors in New York City and the whole subculture about these pop-up bistros."
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Luke Wilson, TV star: He's joining Dianne Ladd and Laura Dern on HBO
They'll star in "Enlightened" from "Amazing Race" star Mike White. Ladd, Dern's real-life mom, will play her fictional mom in the project about a woman who is determined to creates havoc as she becomes enlightened. "Enlightened" also marks Luke Wilson's 1st regular TV gig, aside from his role as AT&T 3G pitchman.
Unemployed turn to game shows for financial relief
Game show producers say they are seeing a surge in college-educated professionals who are unemployed.
Kim Raver promoted to a "Grey's" full-time employee
Just two months after joining the show, she'll become a regular fixture at Seattle Grace.
Jack Bauer will actually be in a good mood when "24" Season 8 begins
Says Kiefer Sutherland: "He's in a really positive place, and I think Jack Bauer's been in a very dark place for a long time, so to be able to start the character from that vantage point at the beginning of the season really gives him something to fight for." PLUS: Watch a "24" featurette.
"Deadliest Catch" star arrested for robbing 3 banks
Josh Warner, a greenhorn deckhand on the show, is being held on $30,000 bail.
Watch Jay Leno race through the Hollywood Hills
Leno went on a "rendezvous" on Mulholland Drive, at Wired's request.
Report: "The Bachelor" contestant had an affair with a crew member
ABC all but confirmed the revelation that helps kicks off tonight's season premiere in its latest promo: "She's been having this sexual affair with somebody else in the Bachelor house," says one of the "Bachelor" babes.
Chris Harrison admits: "We edit the show" // Jake Pavelka is blogging for People
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