HBO filming James Gandolfini’s funeral for his family


HBO filming James Gandolfini’s funeral for his family

The cable network is reportedly paying for today’s funeral, but its footage won’t be shown on TV. PLUS: “You were a good boy,” David Chase says at Gandolfini’s funeral.

Target is the latest company to dump Paula Deen
Says the retailer in a statement: “”We have made a decision to phase out the Paula Deen merchandise in our stores as well as on Target.com. Once the merchandise is sold out, we will not be replenishing inventory.” PLUS: Home Depot also drops Deen, Martha Stewart feels sorry for Paula Deen, and a diabetes drug company drops Paula.

“The Daily Show” celebrates gay marriage
Jason Jones and Al Madrigal got “hitched.”

“Big Brother” ties its lowest-rated premiere
About 6.3 million tuned in last night, matching the 2008 edition.


Scott Speedman joins Ryan Murphy’s “Open” human sexuality drama pilot

The “Felicity” alum will play a sports marketing executive.


Discovery promoting “Shark Week” with the “death” of “Snuffy the Seal”

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CW developing “Jane the Virgin,” based on the Venezuelan telenovela
“Jane the Virgin,” or “Juana La Virgen,” revolves around a religious girl who’s accidentally artificially inseminated.

“The Bible” surpasses 1 million in video sales
The History channel 10-parter has become the top selling miniseries ever.


Check out the poster for AMC’s “Low Winter Sun”

The Detroit cop drama debuts with “Breaking Bad” on Aug. 11.

Leighton Meester & Adam Brody make their official debut as a couple
“The O.C.”-“Gossip Girl” couple last night walked the red carpet at Brody’s “Some Girl(s)” premiere.

Ovation picks up “Smash” reruns
The arts-themed channel will begin airing the failed NBC series on July 19.