Bond set at $100K in ESPN reporter videos case
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:25:48 GMT)
AP - An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews posted $100,000 bond on Friday — a much larger amount than previously imposed.

Charges dismissed against country singer John Rich
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03:42 GMT)
AP - A Nashville judge has dismissed assault and harassment charges against country music singer John Rich.

"You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!": 'A Christmas Story, The Musical!' Begins World Premiere Run (Playbill)
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:57:30 GMT)
Playbill - A Christmas Story, The Musical!, conjuring the frosted magic of a classic 1940s holiday, gets its world premiere at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre beginning Nov. 20-Dec. 27.

NYC TV newsman guilty of attempted assault on wife
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:05 GMT)
AP - Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault on his wife.

VH1 renews reality show "Scream Queens"
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:28:43 GMT)
Reuters - VH1 is renewing its horror-themed reality series "Scream Queens" for a second season, with the winner landing a role in the next "Saw" film.

Sam Shepard to star in Epix pilot
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:36:11 GMT)
Reuters - Sam Shepard will star in "Tough Trade," the inaugural pilot for Epix, an indication that the fledgling multiplatform entertainment service will pursue established talent for its original offerings.

NBC reality series cooks up serious competition
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:43:40 GMT)
Reuters - NBC has ordered an ambitious culinary competition series with a prize that is among the biggest in reality show history.

Cablevision will distribute Fox Business Network
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:57:48 GMT)
Reuters - Cable television operator Cablevision Systems Corp will distribute News Corp's Fox Business Network in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Fox said on Thursday.

Matheson at helm of detective series pilot
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:32:12 GMT)
Reuters - Tim Matheson will direct and Diana-Maria Riva will co-star in "Jack and Dan," a new series for Fox starring Colin Hanks and Bradley Whitford.