CW developing a transgender teen drama


CW developing a transgender teen drama

“ZM” would revolve around a female-to-male teen and his family.


Carson Daly doesn’t want to think about possibly replacing Matt Lauer on “Today”

“Oh God I wouldn’t go that far,” Daly says of the possibility of replacing Lauer, who is likely to exit when his contract ends in late 2014. Daly is expected to end up in a “bakeoff” with “Today’s” 3rd-hour host, Willie Geist.

“X Factor” contestant has had Top 10 hits on U.S. dance charts
Lillie McCloud, AKA Nicole McCloud, has had hit songs in the ’80s, ’90s and ’00s.


“Orange is the New Black’s” distributor has no idea how popular it is

That has posed a problem for Lionsgate in its effort to sell the Netflix series to overseas markets.

Sara Gilbert learned she was gay while dating Johnny Galecki
She says her former “Roseanne” co-star helped her come to terms with her sexuality. “I thought he was super cute and I had a total crush on him,” she says. “And we started dating and he would come over and we would, like, make out, and then I would start to get depressed.”


“Dexter” releases a video incorporating 96 episodes

One moment from each episode.

Maxim may launch a TV channel
The men’s magazine has been sold with plans to launch a men’s lifestyle cable channel.

“The Good Wife” books Stockard Channing, Dreama Walker, “The Office’s” Zach Woods
Channing and Walker are reprising previous roles.

Goodbye, “Burn Notice”
The USA drama paved the way for shows like “Graceland,” “Covert Affairs” and “Suits.” PLUS: “Burn Notice” helped to redefine TV’s leading men, and “Burn Notice” was simply fun.

Why is “Million Second Quiz” so confusing?
NBC’s Ryan Seacrest-hosted game show begs the question: “Who the hell thought this was a good idea?”


“Honey Boo Boo” attracts its biggest audience ever

Mama June’s wedding brought in 3.2 million viewers.

How “Better Call Saul” should proceed
Here are five lessons previous shows that tried spinoffs.

“The Nine Lives of Chloe King” movie script will be put online on Friday
The canceled ABC Family series’ “Salvation” script will be available tomorrow morning.


Jimmy Kimmel pranks Fashion Week

Fresh off his twerking prank, Kimmel fooled New York Fashion Week attendees by asking them about designers named “George Castanza” and “Joe Isuzu.”

Jon Gosselin: A waiter?
The former TLC star was caught waiting tables, but he claims he was doing it for charity.


TruTV renews “Container Wars”

The reality show will be back for a 13-episode 2nd season.

High school football team takes a “Duck Dynasty”-inspired senior class photo
“The Dynasty Begins Now, Jack!” PLUS: Sadie Robertson hits the runway.


Nickelodeon renews “Sanjay and Craig”

The animated series starring Chris Hardwick and Maulik Pancholy will be back for a 20-episode 2nd season.

Behind the scenes of “Easbound and Down”
Pay a visit to the Season 4 set.

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