‘Key & Peele,’ binge-watching and Walter White are out for 2014

“Key & Peele,” binge-watching and Walter White are out for 2014
The Washington Post’s annual “In/Out” list claims that “Orange is the New Black” is the new “In” show, and that “Broad City” is in while “Key & Peele” is out. Also in: “SNL’s new black woman.”

Presenting the 2014 TV Calendar
When will your favorite shows return this winter?

“Sherlock’s” return watched by a whopping 9.2 million UK viewers
That’s 7.5 million more viewers compared to the very first episode. PLUS: Read Steven Moffat’s interview with Benedict Cumberbatch, and Cumberbatch’s parents made a cameo.

Will there be a “Wolf of Wall Street” reality show?
Jordan Belfort, whose story inspired the Martin Scorsese film, is shopping an “uplifting” reality project.

Louis CK tells Jerry Seinfeld he imagines himself doing “Louie” for “7 or 8 years tops”
In a prematurely released clip from “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” Louis CK also reveals he co-wrote Season 4 with legendary comedian Stephen Wright.

RIP “Fresh Prince’s” Uncle Phil
James Avery, 68, a classically trained actor who will forever be known for his role in the Will Smith NBC sitcom, died of complications from heart surgery on Tuesday. PLUS: Watch the best of Uncle Phil.

NBC announcers fail to recognize “The Voice” contestants on Rose Parade float
Al Roker and Hoda Kotb did, however, know whom winner Tessanne Chin was.

“New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly” comedian mocks Pearl Harbor survivors
Said Natasha Leggero: “It sucks that the only survivors of Pearl Harbor are being mocked by the only food they can still chew.”


Investigation Discovery gives Jerry Springer a “Tabloid” show

Springer’s one-hour show will delve into bizarre larger-than-life stories that can’t be made up.

Obama has been working his way through “Breaking Bad,” “Boardwalk Empire” and “Game of Thrones”
In fact, the president has been trying to avoid “Breaking Bad” spoilers. PLUS: Why Obama’s TV habits are troubling.

Watch Stephen Colbert’s brief cameo in “The Hobbit” sequel
He is a “Laketown Spy.”

Aaron Sorkin slams report that he and Olivia Munn are at odds on “The Newsroom” set
“The story bears no resemblance to reality,” Sorkin said, referring to a RadarOnline report claiming that Munn had a “know it all” attitude on set. “Olivia is a perfect cast member who is loved and respected by the entire cast, by the crew and the producers, by HBO and especially by me.”

Luke Grimes exits “True Blood” over creative differences
The actor didn’t like the direction of his James character.

David Simon’s next project: A musical about The Pogues?
“The Wire” and “Treme” honcho clarifies reports of a planned musical devoted to the Celtic punk band.

Watch a preview of AMC’s Revolutionary War drama
“Turn: America’s First Spy Ring” debuts in 2014.

“SNL” will be made available to Chinese viewers
The NBC hit will be available on a popular online video service.


Vince Gilligan: “Better Call Saul” will be a prequel, “by and large”

“But the wonderful thing about the fractured chronology we employed on ‘Breaking Bad’ for many years,” he adds, “is the audience will not be thrown by us jumping around in time. So it’s possible that we may indeed do that, and we’ll see the past and perhaps the future.”


ABC will start restricting access to full TV show episodes online

Starting Jan. 6, only Hulu Plus and cable subscribers can access shows the next day. Others will have to wait a week.


Laurie Metcalf joins CBS’ “The McCarthys” pilot

In a casting that’s in 2nd position to HBO’s “Getting On,” Metcalf will play the wife of Jack McGee and the mother of Joey McIntyre.


Jimmy Kimmel ends the “Worst Contest Ever” during the Fiesta Bowl

Watch Kimmel surprise a fan during last night’s game.


“Game of Thrones” was the most pirated show of 2013; “Breaking Bad” No. 2

“The Walking Dead” came in 4th, while “The Big Bang Theory” was the 4th-most illegally downloaded show.


Robin Roberts comes out

The “GMA” star thanked her longtime girlfriend in a Facebook post.


“New Girl” releases a new cast poster

This one features Damon Wayans Jr.


“Survivors” Boston Rob and Amber are expecting their 4th child

Rob Mariano announced the news on Twitter, saying: “My wife Amber is so hot, I can’t keep my hands off her.”

Angela Lansbury named a dame of the British empire
The “Murder, She Wrote” star was among a number of women to receive this year’s honor, including the co-creator of “Gavin and Stacey” and a star of Britain’s “The Apprentice.”


Rachel Nichols gets engaged

The “Continuum” and former “Alias” star is set to tie the knot with boyfriend Michael Kershaw.

Former “Even Stevens” star Christy Romano weds
Romano wed her longtime boyfriend on New Year’s Eve.

Ex-“Sopranos” actor implicated in the killing of a police officer gets parole
Lillo Brancato Jr. was originally sentenced to 10 years in prison.


“Bones” star TJ Thyne gets engaged

Thyne popped the question while vacationing in Germany.


Woman claims the biggest prize in “The Price is Right” history

Sheree Heil’s winning totals $170,345.

Kaley Cuoco is a married woman
“The Big Bang Theory” star had the “Greatest night of my entire life,” getting married in a pink gown on New Year’s Eve.

RIP SOAPnet
The cable channel where you can watch “Beverly Hills 90210” reruns signed off at the end of 2013. It’s being replaced by Disney Junior.

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