Charlize Theron’s modern “Hatfields & McCoys” won’t get NBC pickup
The Theron-produced modern take on the infamous feud was to star Rebecca De Mornay, Sophia Bush, Virginia Madsen and James Remar. ALSO DEAD: “The Gates” starring Ken Marino, “Brenda Forever” starring Ellie Kemper, “Joe, Joe Jane” starring Larry Wilmore and “The Secret Lives Of Husbands And Wives” starring Jesse L. Martin and Nicole Ari Parker. PLUS: NBC cancels “Deception.”
“Biggest Loser” couple to divorce — with a child on the way
It’s over for Sam Poueu and Stephanie Anderson.
How “House of Cards” explains Mark Sanford’s victory in South Carolina
Sanford, the former South Carolina governor who left his wife for an Argentinian woman, defeated Stephen Colbert’s sister last night. And his victory could be summed up in Francis Underwood’s “my people” quote.
How to fix “American Idol”: Dump the producers!
It’s time for Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick to make way for some new blood.
Shonda Rhimes: “Disney’s primetime savior”
As broadcast viewership dwindles, the “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” creator has managed to come up with two must-see shows. As Forbes notes, both those shows together “pull in more than $13 million in advertising for ABC each week–just shy of $300 million a season, or about 5% of the network”s total revenue. That’s not counting tens of millions more for Grey”s syndication or licensing in other countries, which Disney shares with Rhimes” production company, ShondaLand.”
Why is it taking so long for ABC Family to decide the fate of “Bunheads”?
The Amy Sherman-Palladino series has been stuck in limbo since its February season finale.
CNN, Nancy Grace caught fake split-screening a remote interview
Grace was in the same parking lot as Ashleigh Banfield, yet CNN used a split-screen.
“Facts of Life’s” Mindy Cohn: I’ve turned down the most reality shows
Cohn catches us up on her life to mark the 25th anniversary of the end of “The Facts of Life.”
Watch “Dancing’s” Mark Ballas as a singer
Ballas is coming out with his first solo album.
See a preview of J.Lo’s “The Fosters” drama
Teri Polo and Sherri Saum play two moms raising a multi-ethnic family.
Why don’t superhero shows work on TV?
Even “Arrow,” a show that tried to be ambitious, didn’t succeed like its big-screen counterparts.
Funny or Die tackles “Game of Thrones” with “Gay of Thrones”
A “very offensive” take on a “Game of Thrones” recap.
Chris Farley’s “SNL” character Matt Foley turns 20
The motivational speaker who lived in a van down by the river debuted 20 years ago today.
Logo’s “Felt” uses puppets to re-enact couples therapy sessions
The reality show takes the sexiness out of sex.
“Top Hooker” releases its first trailer
The Animal planet reality show is about fishing, not prostitution.
“MythBusters” does a crossover with “Deadliest Catch”
Tonight’s episode is “Crabtastic.”
Original MTV VJs tell all in new book
Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman, Nina Blackwood, and Martha Quinn are making the media rounds promoting “VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV”s First Wave.” PLUS: The best unscripted moments from ’90s MTV.
“Real Housewives” star Phaedra Parks welcomes a boy
The “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star gave birth to her 2nd on early today.