LOS ANGELES, May 6 (UPI) — WGN America says it has ordered a second season of its first original, scripted drama Salem, a series which re-imagines the infamous witch trials in the 17th century Massachusetts town. The 13-episode second season…
Read More »‘Da Vinci’s Demons’ is renewed for a third season
BEVERLY HILLS , Calif., May 7 (UPI) — The historical fantasy series Da Vinci’s Demons — starring Tom Riley as the titular artist and innovator Leonardo da Vinci — has been renewed for a third season, Starz announced. The X-Files…
Read More »‘Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson ‘begs forgiveness’ for using n-word
LONDON, May 2 (UPI) — One of Britain’s most popular television personalities is under fire for using a racial slur. Jeremy Clarkson, co-host of the BBC’s internationally broadcast car show Top Gear, found himself in hot water on Friday for…
Read More »ABC gives Jimmy Kimmel 2-year contract extension
LOS ANGELES, May 7 (UPI) — Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract with ABC, agreeing to keep his Jimmy Kimmel Live! program on the network until 2017. Now in its 11th season, the show airs weeknights…
Read More »New ‘Grease’ production will air live on Fox
LOS ANGELES, April 28 (UPI) — Fox plans to air a new, live production of Grease. The network intends to recreate the Broadway musical and film with a young, ensemble cast. Titled Grease Live, the three-hour event will broadcast on…
Read More »Joel McHale will not replace Craig Ferguson on ‘Late Late Show’
NEW YORK, April 30 (UPI) — Joel McHale says he will not replace Craig Ferguson on The Late Late Show. The 42-year-old Community star and The Soup host addressed the rumors Tuesday when he stopped by The Howard Stern Show.…
Read More »Gwen Stefani Confirmed as Newest ‘Voice’ Coach
It’s official! After buzz that Gwen Stefani would join the judges panel on “The Voice,” the singer announced the news herself on social media. “it’s true! gx @nbcthevoice,” Stefani posted on Instagram next to a pic of her with a…
Read More »‘New Kids on the Block’ will star in new reality series on a cruise ship
LOS ANGELES, April 29 (UPI) — New Kids on the Block will star in a new reality television series. TV Guide announced Tuesday that TV Guide Network has ordered eight episodes of Rock This Boat: New Kids on the Block.…
Read More »Oprah Winfrey criticizes Donald Sterling: ‘The plantation days are over’
NEW YORK, April 29 (UPI) — Oprah Winfrey has spoken out about Donald Sterling’s recent comments about race. The 60-year-old media giant appeared on CBS This Morning Tuesday to promote her new collaboration with Starbucks. The conversation turned to Los…
Read More »Porsha Williams apologizes for ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ reunion brawl
ATLANTA, April 29 (UPI) — Porsha Williams has apologized for her recent attack on Kenya Moore. The 31-year-old reality star spoke to Us Weekly to clear the air, and offered up an explanation for her behavior on the Real Housewives…
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