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‘ER’s Big Payday: How Hit Medical Drama Scored Record $13M An Episode From NBC – Book Excerpt
Michael Crichton's "ER" transformed network television economics the moment it premiered on NBC in October 1994, eventually commanding $13 million per…
‘The View’s Sunny Hostin Defends AI As “New Art Form” Amid “Gatekeeping In Hollywood Around Black & Brown Creative Content”
Sunny Hostin sparked debate on "The View" this week by defending artificial intelligence as a legitimate creative tool, positioning the technology as …
CBS Files Motion to Dismiss Former ‘Matlock’ Writer’s Lawsuit Alleging Racist, Sexist Comments: ‘We Stand Firmly Behind Our Producers’ (EXCLUSIVE)
CBS Studios filed an anti-SLAPP motion in Los Angeles Superior Court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former "Matlock" writer John Lowe, who alleged he…
Jimmy Kimmel’s James Talarico Interview Posted To YouTube As Host Calls Out Trump And FCC: “They Want To Make Our Editorial Decisions For Us”
Jimmy Kimmel circumvented traditional broadcast restrictions by uploading his interview with Texas state representative James Talarico directly to You…
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Moves Interview With Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico From TV to YouTube Due to FCC Threats
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" pulled an interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from its over-the-air broadcast Wednesday, shiftin…
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Returning to Brooklyn for Week of Shows
Jimmy Kimmel is taking "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" back to Brooklyn for a week of tapings at the end of September, marking his seventh visit to the borough f…
NBC Sports Leaders Talk LA 28 Games, Bringing Back the NBA and Innovating in Real Time: ‘If You’re Not Getting Better, You’re Getting Worse’
NBC Sports executives are staking their reputation on an ambitious strategy that combines Olympic coverage, NBA rights recovery, and real-time innovat…
‘The Rainmaker’ Sets Season 2 Release Date; Unveils Full Trailer
USA Network locks in October 16 for "The Rainmaker" Season 2, the legal drama adapted from John Grisham's bestselling novel. The network dropped the f…
Jon Stewart Uses Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer to Troll Donald Trump and His ‘Human Printer’ Aide
Jon Stewart opened "The Daily Show" Tuesday by weaponizing Nathan Fielding's Elizabeth Holmes documentary to skewer Donald Trump's relationship with r…
Jon Stewart Likens Donald Trump Aide Natalie Harp To Elizabeth Holmes In Viral ‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer
Jon Stewart wasted no time sharpening his knives on his return to The Daily Show after a month away. The Comedy Central host opened fire on Donald Tru…
Inside Rauw Alejandro’s Three-Act Concert in New York, a Celebration of Music, Culture and Puerto Rican Pride: ‘It Creates an Impact on All Latinos to Embrace Their Culture’
Rauw Alejandro mounted an ambitious three-act concert in New York that functioned as both a musical showcase and a cultural statement, arriving at a m…
Rose Gilroy & Ilene Chaiken Developing OnlyFans Comedy ‘Subs’ With Run-A-Muck
Rose Gilroy and Ilene Chaiken are developing "Subs," a dark comedy thriller centered on the OnlyFans creator economy, marking a notable push by presti…
‘South Park’ Skewers Trump — And Paramount — With Name Change To ‘South America’
Trey Parker and Matt Stone have weaponized their show's premise itself. South Park announced a name change to South America ahead of Season 29, a move…
‘South Park’ Mocks Trump While Celebrating Emmy Win for Outstanding Animated Program
"South Park" claimed its fourth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, sealing its dominance in the anim…
‘South Park’ Trolls Donald Trump After Winning First Animated Program Emmy In 13 Years
Comedy Central's "South Park" reclaimed Emmy gold in the Outstanding Animated Program category for the first time since 2011, closing a 13-year drough…
Ben McKenzie Would “Be Up For” A Revival Of ‘The O.C.’: “It Was A Great Show”
Ben McKenzie has opened the door to reviving The O.C., the Fox teen drama that made him a star nearly two decades ago. The actor, who anchored the sho…
James Wolk Joins ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ For Season 23, Added To AMC’s ‘Thunder Road’
James Wolk lands a recurring role on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" as the medical drama enters its 23rd season, joining the cast just as the show navigates m…
RTE’s ‘The Murder Of Mr. Moonlight’ To Explore Infamous Irish Killing; BBC & Banijay Rights On Board Drama Series
RTÉ is moving forward with "The Murder of Mr. Moonlight," a drama series examining one of Ireland's most notorious recent killings. The project comes …
Alex Witt Has Wisdom: How MS NOW Anchor Lasted Nearly 30 Years in Cable News
Alex Witt, the enduring face of MSNBC's weekend programming, has announced her departure after nearly three decades anchoring cable news. The MS NOW v…
Heidi Klum Returning To ‘America’s Got Talent’ Amid Simon Cowell’s Absence
Heidi Klum returns to the America's Got Talent judges panel next week as Simon Cowell recovers from back surgery, the NBC reality competition announce…
Shaquille O’Neal’s ‘Dunkman’ Returns for Season 2
Shaquille O'Neal's dunk league series "Dunkman" has secured a second season, with TNT Sports and Authentic Brands Group greenlighting the project for …
Wayne Brady & Selma Blair To Guest Star In Season 20 Of ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’
Wayne Brady and Selma Blair join the Behavioral Analysis Unit for Season 20 of Criminal Minds: Evolution, marking a significant refresh for the long-r…
Danny and Nia Booko Leaving ‘The Valley’ for Season 4 After Being the Focus of Controversy: ‘Our Priority Is Protecting Our Peace’
Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez Booko are exiting Bravo's "The Valley" after three seasons on the reality series. The couple announced their departure thr…
Danny Booko & Nia Sanchez Exit ‘The Valley’ After 3 Seasons
Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez are exiting Bravo's "The Valley" after three seasons as the show enters production on Season 4. The couple, who joined the…
Chris McKenna Calls ‘General Hospital’ Exit “Disappointing”: “But This Was A Gift”
Chris McKenna has exited ABC's "General Hospital" after a brief tenure on the daytime soap. The actor, who joined the long-running series in February …
ABC Developing Legal Drama ‘Con Law’ From Joey Falco, 20th Television
ABC taps writer Joey Falco and 20th Television to develop a new legal drama that flips the genre's familiar formula. "Con Law" centers on a high-power…
Owner of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cabin Needed to Do Some ‘Soul Searching’ Before Inviting the Show Back for Season 2
Michael Kutryk, owner of the remote cabin that served as the tension-filled backdrop for HBO's "Heated Rivalry" Season 1, required considerable reflec…
Here’s How to Watch the 2026-2027 NCAA College Football Season Live Online
The 2026-2027 NCAA College Football season launches this August with a distinctly international flavor. The opening weekend begins Saturday, August 23…
Bill Maher Delivers Lamest Dolly Parton Tribute Yet
Bill Maher's recent episode of "Real Time" on HBO devolved into uncomfortable territory when the host defended Trump ally Natalie Harp while simultane…
‘Real Time’: Bill Maher Goes For A Boob Joke With Dolly Parton Tribute
Bill Maher took the lazy route with his tribute to Dolly Parton on Friday's episode of Real Time, leading with a breast joke during his opening monolo…
Judge Jackie Glass Dead: ‘Swift Justice’ TV Host Was 70
Judge Jackie Glass, the former Clark County judge who hosted the syndicated court show Swift Justice, died Friday in Las Vegas at age 70. Her daughter…
Meg Stalter on ‘Oh, Mary’, Advice for Bowen Yang and Preparing Her Emmys Red Carpet Look With Paul Downs: ‘It’s in the Works’
Meg Stalter has transformed herself into one of Broadway's most delightfully unhinged characters this summer. The comedian spent eight shows a week in…
‘Big Little Lies’ Sequel Book Teases Storyline for HBO Series’ Season 3: What’s Going on With Madeline, Celeste and Jane in ‘Big Little Truths’
Liane Moriarty has written "Big Little Truths," a sequel novel that arrives a decade after the events of the original "Big Little Lies," and it opens …
Ellen Pompeo to Play Disgraced ER Nurse in ‘Not a Sound’ Drama in the Works at Hulu
Ellen Pompeo is pivoting from the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital to a darker corner of the medical world. The "Grey's Anatomy" star will lead "…
CBS Shuts Down ‘Big Brother’ Live Feeds To Avoid Spoilers In “Unprecedented Twist”: “Go Outside, Smell The Flowers”
CBS pulled off a rare stunt with "Big Brother" Season 28, shutting down the show's live feeds entirely to preserve spoilers around a game-changing twi…
‘I Love L.A.’ Season 2 Casts Katy O’Brian, Lindsay Sloane, Michael Rispoli, Nelson Franklin, Rajat Suresh (EXCLUSIVE)
HBO's "I Love L.A." has locked in five guest stars for Season 2 of the comedy series, expanding its ensemble cast with established television and film…
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Season 2 Trailer: Scottish Uprising Threatens ‘Outlander’ Prequel
Starz dropped the Season 2 trailer for "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," the prequel series that tracks the backstory of Claire and Jamie's parents, Ell…
Harry Styles Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton, Completely Revamps Setlist at Madison Square Garden Opening Night: Concert Review
Harry Styles broke his three-month touring routine on Wednesday night, scrapping his familiar setlist entirely for the opening night of his historic 3…
‘Big Brother: The Group Chat’ Sets Kate Lawler & GK Barry As Hosts Of ITV2’s ‘BBUK’ Companion Show
ITV2 has tapped Kate Lawler and GK Barry to co-host "Big Brother: The Group Chat," a new companion show that replaces the departing "Big Brother: Late…
‘Heroes’ Stars Throw Reunion to ‘Celebrate the Life’ of Hayden Panettiere: ‘So Much Love, Gratitude and Warmth’
The cast of NBC's "Heroes" gathered for a private reunion to honor Hayden Panettiere following her death in August at age 36. Jimmy Jean-Louis, who pl…
‘Love Island USA’ Host Ariana Madix on Bringing ‘Sexiness’ and ‘Danger’ to Her Hosting Gig: ‘I Initially Scare the Crap Out of’ Islanders
Ariana Madix has transformed herself into one of television's most commanding hosting presences. The former "Vanderpump Rules" star earned an Emmy nom…
‘Heroes’ Cast Reunites To “Celebrate The Life” Of Hayden Panettiere: “Was Deeply Emotional”
The cast of NBC's superhero drama Heroes gathered to honor Hayden Panettiere following her death on August 16 at age 28. Jimmy Jean-Louis, who portray…
USA Network Orders Rome-Set Medical Drama ‘Diplomatic Immunity,’ From Matt Corman and Chris Ord
USA Network has greenlit its third original drama series with a straight-to-series order for "Diplomatic Immunity," a Rome-set medical drama penned by…
Noah Wyle Builds Production Company With Jeremy Gold Hire Under Warner Bros. TV Overall Deal
Noah Wyle expands his production footprint with a significant executive hire that underscores his ambitions beyond acting. The "ER" and "The Resident"…
Foo Fighters and Gustavo Dudamel Blow Up the Hollywood Bowl as Conductor Blows Out the Candle on His Time With the LA Phil: Concert Review
Gustavo Dudamel conducted his final performances with the LA Philharmonic this past weekend, sharing the Hollywood Bowl stage with rock titans Foo Fig…
Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit
Lauren J. Salkin sued Taylor Sheridan, 101 Studios, Paramount, and Elevate Entertainment on Friday, claiming the creator stole "Yellowstone" from a pi…
How ‘Abbott Elementary’ Pulled Off Its Big Phillies Game Episode
# How 'Abbott Elementary' Pulled Off Its Big Phillies Game Episode ABC's "Abbott Elementary" ventured into uncharted territory when the show filmed a…
‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Review: Wholesome, Harmless Family Movie Aims to Give Enid Blyton the Paddington Treatment
BBC's new adaptation of "The Magic Faraway Tree" attempts to sanitize Enid Blyton's problematic literary legacy by applying the wholesome, accessible …
Andrew Garfield on His Secret Instagram, Thoughts of Leaving Hollywood and Playing Roy in the ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ Siegfried & Roy Television Series
Andrew Garfield is living a double life on social media. The actor maintains a secret Instagram account alongside his public presence, a confession th…
Rosie O’Donnell Ends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Guest Run With Trump-Roasting Song: “Use That Stable Genius Brain”
Rosie O'Donnell closed out her guest hosting stint on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Friday night with a pointed musical number aimed squarely at Donald Trump, h…
‘Real Time’: Hunter Biden Shoots Down Presidential Bid, Jokes “Check If I Relapsed” If He Ever Announces Run
Hunter Biden appeared on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" Friday night and swiftly shut down any speculation about a future presidential run. When as…
Trouble In Paradise: John Ross Bowie & Brian Posehn On Who Ruined Utopia In ‘Stuart Fails’ E5
HBO Max's "Stuart Fails To Save the Universe," the Big Bang Theory spinoff centered on Kevin Sussman's perpetually hapless comic book store owner, tak…
Billy Bob Thornton Says “Hollywood Wasn’t Nice” to Taylor Sheridan, But That “Texas Accepted” Him
Billy Bob Thornton credits Texas with saving Taylor Sheridan's career after Hollywood rejected the writer-producer's early ambitions. Speaking to the …
Gwyneth Paltrow Pokes Fun at That Viral Dinner Party Invite for OpenAI’s Sam Altman
Gwyneth Paltrow leaned into the viral moment surrounding OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's infamous dinner party invitation, posting a playful response that rif…
It's Official: Reacher's Biggest Weakness Is Thinking With His Pants
Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher stumbles into his most consequential vulnerability in season 4, and it has nothing to do with his legendary fighting prow…
Apple TV’s Pluribus Rewrites The Rules Of Dystopian Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
Apple TV's "Pluribus" challenges the tired conventions of post-apocalyptic sci-fi by forging fresh narrative territory. Where most dystopian shows rec…
‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Creator Kurt Sutter Endorses Charlie Hunnam’s FX Series ‘Legends’ That Reunites Cast Of Biker Drama: “I Think You’ll Dig It”
Kurt Sutter has given his blessing to "Legends," an FX limited series fronted by Charlie Hunnam that reunites the "Sons of Anarchy" cast in a meta rei…
‘Saturday Night Live’ Wraps 2026 Showcases For New Cast: Who Were The Standouts? — The Dish
Saturday Night Live has completed its latest round of casting showcases for Season 52, with the NBC sketch comedy institution auditioning fresh talent…
Tracy Tutor Joins ‘The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ Season 16 Cast
Tracy Tutor, the powerhouse real estate broker from Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, is joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for Season 16.…
Jonathan Tropper On ‘Lucky’ Finale Twist & How Ryan Gosling’s Voice Got In His Head For ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ – Crew Call Podcast
Jonathan Tropper, creator of Apple TV's limited series "Lucky," unpacks the finale's shocking twist involving villain Priscilla (Annette Bening) and h…
Foundation: Aromabloom Officially Announced For Galactic Frontier Season 2
Apple TV+ confirms Foundation returns for Season 2 in 2026, introducing Aromabloom as a major new element in Isaac Asimov's sci-fi universe. The strea…
Ariana Madix Teases “Unseen Footage” At ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Reunion That “Cleared A Lot Of Things”
Ariana Madix promises the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion will feature previously unseen footage that resolves tensions brewing throughout the summer…
Five Standout Claims In ABC’s First Amendment Lawsuit Against The FCC
ABC escalated its ongoing dispute with the Federal Communications Commission by filing a First Amendment lawsuit Tuesday, alleging the FCC targeted th…
Beth Behrs Joins ABC’s ‘Shifting Gears’ for a ‘2 Broke Girls’ Reunion
Beth Behrs is returning to television alongside her "2 Broke Girls" co-star Kat Dennings for a guest spot on ABC's sitcom "Shifting Gears." Behrs will…
Netflix's Best Zombie Show Only Needed 12 Episodes To Become One Of Its Greatest Series
Netflix's zombie series has cemented itself as one of the streaming giant's strongest genre offerings, accomplishing the feat in just 12 episodes. The…
Adult Swim's Longest-Running Sci-Fi Is So Good, Its Spin-Off Has Already Been Renewed for Season 2
Adult Swim's expansion of the Rick and Morty universe just accelerated. The network has already greenlit Season 2 of President Curtis, the sci-fi spin…
Charles Esten Recounts Sweet First Encounter With Hayden Panettiere During ‘Nashville’ Audition: “What A Great Gift It Was To Act With You”
Charles Esten shared a poignant memory of working with Hayden Panettiere on the country music drama Nashville, following the actress's death at age 36…
Witney Carson Answers Burning ‘DWTS’ Questions After Pregnancy Announcement, Chats ‘Next Pro’
Witney Carson confirmed her pregnancy while committing to compete on "Dancing with the Stars" season 35, addressing viewer concerns about managing the…
The Creators Of Baki Reveal How The Series Became Netflix's Biggest Martial Arts Action Anime (Exclusive)
Baki has emerged as Netflix's dominant martial arts action anime through a combination of strategic platform exclusivity and creative persistence that…
5 K-Dramas Every Action Thriller Fan Needs To Watch At Least Once
Korean dramas have become the go-to destination for action thriller storytelling, delivering visceral set pieces and emotional depth that rival presti…
Reacher Takes One Big Step Toward Making Alan Ritchson's 'American Bond' Claim True
Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher on Prime Video continues building its case as a legitimate contender in the action-thriller space. The actor's self-descr…
John Oliver Brutally Mocks Trump for Sacrificing Staff in Airplane-Swap Incident
John Oliver opened the latest "Last Week Tonight" by hammering Donald Trump over a controversial airplane-swap incident during his exit from a NATO su…
Noah Kahan Turns His ‘Miserable’ Material Into Manic Elation at Triumphant Rose Bowl Stadium Show: Concert Review
Noah Kahan sold out the Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday night, transforming his catalog of deliberately bleak songwriting into something unexpectedly eu…
‘Lanterns’ Creators On That OMG First Episode Ending – Crew Call Podcast
HBO and DC's "Lanterns" landed a bombshell first-episode twist that has creators and fans processing the fallout. Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan, the orig…
‘Love Story’ Producers Didn’t Expect Carolyn Bessette’s TikTok Fan Army to Come for Them
FX's "Feud: Capote vs. the Swans" producers faced an unexpected cultural reckoning when leaked behind-the-scenes photos ignited a TikTok-fueled backla…
Fallout 4 Just Became A Completely Different Game
Bethesda's Fallout 4 has spawned a remarkable creative transformation through modding. The post-apocalyptic RPG now operates as a fully functional rea…
R.I.P. All That cast member Christy Knowings
Christy Knowings, a cast member on Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series "All That," has died. Kenan Thompson, who worked alongside her on the show, paid…
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Renewed For Season 19 At MTV & Paramount+ Picks Up ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars’ For Season 12
MTV and Paramount+ have secured the future of RuPaul's drag empire with back-to-back renewals. MTV greenlit Season 19 of RuPaul's Drag Race along with…
‘SNL’ Alum John Higgins Joins ‘Scrubs’ For Major Role In Season 2 Of ABC Revival
John Higgins, an SNL alum and member of the Please Don't Destroy comedy troupe, has landed a major recurring role in season two of ABC's "Scrubs" revi…
Gilmore Girls' 10 Most Controversial Episodes
Gilmore Girls positioned itself as comfort television, but the show's seven seasons and Netflix revival sparked genuine audience debate over several n…
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘All Stars’ and ‘Untucked’ Renewed for New Seasons at MTV and Paramount+
MTV and Paramount+ have locked in renewals across the entire RuPaul's Drag Race empire, betting big on a franchise that continues to deliver ratings g…