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    • Singer Kellie Pickler arrives at the 2011 "Dressed to Kilt" charity fashion show in New York
      Singer Kellie Pickler jives to victory on "Dancing With the Stars" Andrea Burzynski - Reuters - 6 hrs ago

      By Andrea Burzynski NEW YORK (Reuters) - Country singer Kellie Pickler won the 16th season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night, winning over judges and … More »Singer Kellie Pickler jives to victory on "Dancing With the Stars"

      Singer Kellie Pickler arrives at the 2011 "Dressed to Kilt" charity fashion show in New York

      By Andrea Burzynski NEW YORK (Reuters) - Country singer Kellie Pickler won the 16th season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night, winning over judges and TV audiences with her graceful style and high-jumping jives with partner and professional dancer Derek Hough. Pickler, who first grabbed attention as a contestant …

    • Carol Burnett arrives for the taping of "Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl" in Los Angeles
      Carol Burnett to receive top honor for American comedians Reuters - 17 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Actress and comedienne Carol Burnett will be honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the top award for American comics, the John F. Kennedy … More »Carol Burnett to receive top honor for American comedians

      Carol Burnett arrives for the taping of "Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl" in Los Angeles

      (Reuters) - Actress and comedienne Carol Burnett will be honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the top award for American comics, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts said on Tuesday. Burnett, 80, whose Emmy-winning sketch comedy program "The Carol Burnett Show" was a mainstay on U.S. television …

    • Maestro poses at the amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles fundraiser in Los Angeles
      Guillermo del Toro's FX pilot 'The Strain' casts 'Breaking Dawn' actress Mia Maestro in starring rol … Tim Kenneally - Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Mia Maestro is moving on from the vampires of "Breaking Dawn" to sink her teeth into a new role with another bunch of suckers. … More »Guillermo del Toro's FX pilot 'The Strain' casts 'Breaking Dawn' actress Mia Maestro in starring rol …

      Maestro poses at the amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles fundraiser in Los Angeles

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Mia Maestro is moving on from the vampires of "Breaking Dawn" to sink her teeth into a new role with another bunch of suckers. Maestro, who played Denali coven member Carmen Denali in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" films, has been cast as one of the female leads in "The Strain," …

    • 'Dancing With the Stars' and 'The Voice' pay respects to Oklahoma City tornado victims Lee Hernandez - Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      By Lee Hernandez LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" and NBC's "The Voice" both honored the victims of the Oklahoma City tornado last night on … More »'Dancing With the Stars' and 'The Voice' pay respects to Oklahoma City tornado victims

      By Lee Hernandez LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" and NBC's "The Voice" both honored the victims of the Oklahoma City tornado last night on their Monday night broadcasts. On DWTS, co-host Tom Bergeron requested that the audience not applaud coming back from a commercial break during season 16's …

    • HBO's 'Girls' adds Jennifer Westfeldt for Season 3 Tim Kenneally - Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - HBO's "Girls" is getting a little extra oomph for its third season, in the form of Jon Hamm's gal. Jennifer Westfeldt, known … More »HBO's 'Girls' adds Jennifer Westfeldt for Season 3

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - HBO's "Girls" is getting a little extra oomph for its third season, in the form of Jon Hamm's gal. Jennifer Westfeldt, known to jealous women everywhere as the gal who's romantically attached to "Mad Men" star Hamm, has booked an appearance on the HBO series, the premium cable …

    • CMT orders more 'Dog and Beth' Jehtro Nededog - Reuters - 11 hrs ago

      By Jehtro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Fugitives, beware. "Dog and Beth" fans, rejoice! CMT has ordered 11 more episodes of bounty hunters "Dog," Beth and Leland … More »CMT orders more 'Dog and Beth'

      By Jehtro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Fugitives, beware. "Dog and Beth" fans, rejoice! CMT has ordered 11 more episodes of bounty hunters "Dog," Beth and Leland Chapman's new series bringing its Season 1 order to 22 episodes. Production on the back 11 episodes will begin immediately. "We knew Dog and Beth would …

    • TLC brings NBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are?' back from the grave Jethro Nededog - Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky-produced celebrity genealogy series, "Who Do You Think You Are?," can add a new branch to … More »TLC brings NBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are?' back from the grave

      By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky-produced celebrity genealogy series, "Who Do You Think You Are?," can add a new branch to its family tree. TLC has picked up the former NBC documentary series for eight new one-hour episodes set to premiere on July 23. Production is already underway. …

    • Netflix will air new Ricky Gervais series in September Lucas Shaw - Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Ricky Gervais' "Derek," a new Netflix series from the creator and star of "The Office" and 'Extras," will premiere on Netflix September … More »Netflix will air new Ricky Gervais series in September

      By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Ricky Gervais' "Derek," a new Netflix series from the creator and star of "The Office" and 'Extras," will premiere on Netflix September 12. Netflix will release all seven episodes at once, the same approach it has taken with its latest original series "House of Cards" and "Hemlock …

    • VH1 sets 'Gossip Table' for June 3 Tim Molloy - Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - VH1 will air the new pop culture morning show "The Gossip Table" beginning Monday June 3, the network announced Tuesday. The 9 … More »VH1 sets 'Gossip Table' for June 3

      By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - VH1 will air the new pop culture morning show "The Gossip Table" beginning Monday June 3, the network announced Tuesday. The 9 a.m. show will group together five gossip columnists each weekday morning in June. It will fill in while "Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan" is on summer …

    • Hollywood's disabled actors protest NBC's 'Ironside' casting - when is it their turn? Greg Gilman - Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - When the '60s procedural "Ironside" is revived on NBC this fall, the setting will move from San Francisco to New York and the … More »Hollywood's disabled actors protest NBC's 'Ironside' casting - when is it their turn?

      By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - When the '60s procedural "Ironside" is revived on NBC this fall, the setting will move from San Francisco to New York and the lead character will be African-American. But one thing hasn't changed: The actor playing Ironside can still walk from his wheelchair when the director yells …

    • CBS takes key ratings crown for first time in 21 years Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Broadcast network CBS said on Tuesday it won this season's ratings race among the 18-to-49 age group most prized by advertisers, claiming its first victory … More »CBS takes key ratings crown for first time in 21 years

      (Reuters) - Broadcast network CBS said on Tuesday it won this season's ratings race among the 18-to-49 age group most prized by advertisers, claiming its first victory in that audience in 21 years. CBS, a unit of CBS Corp, snatched the title from News Corp-owned Fox, which had dominated the age group for eight straight …

    • Cast members Gardell and McCarthy participate in a panel for CBS series "Mike & Molly" during the CBS sessions at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena
      CBS pulls 'Mike & Molly' finale with tornado storyline from air Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CBS said on Monday that the network will delay airing the season finale of sitcom "Mike & Molly" in the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornados, due … More »CBS pulls 'Mike & Molly' finale with tornado storyline from air

      Cast members Gardell and McCarthy participate in a panel for CBS series "Mike & Molly" during the CBS sessions at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena

      LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CBS said on Monday that the network will delay airing the season finale of sitcom "Mike & Molly" in the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornados, due to similarities between the events and the episode's storyline. "Due to the tragic events this afternoon in Oklahoma, we are pre-empting tonight's season …

    • Presenter Fred Armisen arrives at the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica
      Fred Armisen bids 'SNL' goodbye punk rock style Lee Hernandez - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Lee Hernandez LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If the reports are true that Fred Armisen is following in the footsteps of his friend and fellow cast member Bill Hader and … More »Fred Armisen bids 'SNL' goodbye punk rock style

      Presenter Fred Armisen arrives at the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica

      By Lee Hernandez LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If the reports are true that Fred Armisen is following in the footsteps of his friend and fellow cast member Bill Hader and leaving "SNL," then we may have just seen the comedian's last performance on the NBC comedy sketch show's May 18th season finale. In the final minutes of …

    • Director Ang Lee speaks in a news conference in Taipei
      Ang Lee drops out of FX's 'Tyrant' pilot Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Ang Lee apparently isn't feeling very tyrannical anymore. The "Life of Pi" director has dropped out of the FX pilot "Tyrant," … More »Ang Lee drops out of FX's 'Tyrant' pilot

      Director Ang Lee speaks in a news conference in Taipei

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Ang Lee apparently isn't feeling very tyrannical anymore. The "Life of Pi" director has dropped out of the FX pilot "Tyrant," which would have marked his television directorial debut. The pilot, from "Homeland" producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, along with Craig Wright …

    • Orange County Chopper founder Teutul Sr. rides POW/MIA chopper during rally in Media, Pennsylvania
      'American Chopper's' Paul Teutul Sr. lands new CMT series 'Orange County Choppers' Jethro Nededog - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Discovery Channel's "American Chopper" star Paul Teutul Sr. is returning to television on a new series for CMT. Pilgrim … More »'American Chopper's' Paul Teutul Sr. lands new CMT series 'Orange County Choppers'

      Orange County Chopper founder Teutul Sr. rides POW/MIA chopper during rally in Media, Pennsylvania

      By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Discovery Channel's "American Chopper" star Paul Teutul Sr. is returning to television on a new series for CMT. Pilgrim studios will produce eight episodes of the one-hour unscripted show, "Orange County Choppers," for CMT. It starts production this summer and slated to air …

    • Pedestrians walk past an NBC logo outside Rockefeller Center in New York
      NBC picks up 'Siberia' drama series Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Think there's too much reality TV on the air these days? Cheer up, NBC has picked up a new scripted series - about a reality … More »NBC picks up 'Siberia' drama series

      Pedestrians walk past an NBC logo outside Rockefeller Center in New York

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Think there's too much reality TV on the air these days? Cheer up, NBC has picked up a new scripted series - about a reality TV show. The network has picked up the one-hour drama "Siberia," about reality-show contestants uncovering dark secrets, the network said Monday. The series, …

    • Charlie Rose turns weekend warrior with new PBS show Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Charlie Rose will soon be helping you get your weekend started with a bang. Rose is expanding his presence on PBS with a … More »Charlie Rose turns weekend warrior with new PBS show

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Charlie Rose will soon be helping you get your weekend started with a bang. Rose is expanding his presence on PBS with a new series, "Charlie Rose Weekend," to air Fridays at 8:30 p.m., starting in July. The half-hour series will feature Rose focusing on the events and conversations …

    • 'Rebels,' new 'Star Wars' animated series, coming next year Tim Molloy - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - If you can't wait until 2015 for J.J. Abrams' continuation of the "Star Wars" saga, the Disney Channel has something to hold you … More »'Rebels,' new 'Star Wars' animated series, coming next year

      By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - If you can't wait until 2015 for J.J. Abrams' continuation of the "Star Wars" saga, the Disney Channel has something to hold you over: The new animated series "Star Wars Rebels" will debut late next year. The series comes as Lucasfilm Animation winds down the animated series "Star …

    • NBC News looks to Britain for its new president Liana B. Baker - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Liana B. Baker (Reuters) - Deborah Turness, a former top TV news editor in Britain, will take over as NBC News president in August, at a time when it is looking to … More »NBC News looks to Britain for its new president

      By Liana B. Baker (Reuters) - Deborah Turness, a former top TV news editor in Britain, will take over as NBC News president in August, at a time when it is looking to turn around the fortunes of its news division. Turness will replace Steve Capus, who left the network in February. She will report to Patricia Fili-Krushel, …

    • Comedian Jon Stewart speaks during the "12-12-12" benefit concert for victims of Superstorm Sandy at Madison Square Garden in New York
      Jon Stewart's humor a hit with millions of envious Chinese Jane Lee - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Jane Lee SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is … More »Jon Stewart's humor a hit with millions of envious Chinese

      Comedian Jon Stewart speaks during the "12-12-12" benefit concert for victims of Superstorm Sandy at Madison Square Garden in New York

      By Jane Lee SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity - especially when directed at their own leaders. A recent segment on North Korea scored …

    • Winning contestant Candice Glover reacts following her performance at the Season 12 finale of "American Idol" in Los Angeles
      U.S. 'Idol' winner shines light on South's Gullah culture Harriet McLeod - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013

      By Harriet McLeod CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - "American Idol" winner Candice Glover, whose powerful voice clinched the title of the popular TV singing show, … More »U.S. 'Idol' winner shines light on South's Gullah culture

      Winning contestant Candice Glover reacts following her performance at the Season 12 finale of "American Idol" in Los Angeles

      By Harriet McLeod CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - "American Idol" winner Candice Glover, whose powerful voice clinched the title of the popular TV singing show, comes from a sea island culture made up of descendants of West African slaves. "I speak another language," she said during the Fox TV show. "It's called …

    • Cast members Gardell and McCarthy participate in a panel for CBS series "Mike & Molly" during the CBS sessions at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena
      CBS pulls 'Mike & Molly' tornado-themed season finale Jethro Nededog - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Mike & Molly" fans won't be seeing Monday's season finale episode, which was scheduled to debut at 9:30 p.m. CBS has pulled … More »CBS pulls 'Mike & Molly' tornado-themed season finale

      Cast members Gardell and McCarthy participate in a panel for CBS series "Mike & Molly" during the CBS sessions at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena

      By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Mike & Molly" fans won't be seeing Monday's season finale episode, which was scheduled to debut at 9:30 p.m. CBS has pulled it in light of Monday's devastating tornado in Oklahoma. "Due to the tragic events this afternoon in Oklahoma, we are pre-empting tonight's season finale …

    • Singer and former judge on "The Voice" Christina Aguilera arrives at the "The Voice" Season 4 premiere screening in Los Angeles, California
      NBC's 'The Voice' confirms Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton returning Jethro Nededog - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013

      By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The gang's back together! NBC announced on Friday that pop diva Christina Aguilera and funk singer Cee Lo Green will be … More »NBC's 'The Voice' confirms Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton returning

      Singer and former judge on "The Voice" Christina Aguilera arrives at the "The Voice" Season 4 premiere screening in Los Angeles, California

      By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The gang's back together! NBC announced on Friday that pop diva Christina Aguilera and funk singer Cee Lo Green will be reuniting with pop star Adam Levine and country singer Blake Shelton for Season 5, as TheWrap was the first to report. The network also said that Shakira and …

    • Riggle arrives at Oscar Celebrates: Animated Features in Beverly Hills, California
      '21 Jump Street' villain Rob Riggle joins Fox comedy 'Let's Be Cops' Jeff Sneider - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013

      By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - After finding himself on the wrong side of the law in "21 Jump Street," Rob Riggle is joining the police force himself. The … More »'21 Jump Street' villain Rob Riggle joins Fox comedy 'Let's Be Cops'

      Riggle arrives at Oscar Celebrates: Animated Features in Beverly Hills, California

      By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - After finding himself on the wrong side of the law in "21 Jump Street," Rob Riggle is joining the police force himself. The actor's set to co-star in Luke Greenfield's comedy "Let's Be Cops," which will be distributed by 20th Century Fox. Sitcom stars Jake Johnson ("New Girl") …

    • Actor Patrick Dempsey is interviewed as he arrives for the opening of the first North American McLaren Automotive dealership in Beverly Hills
      Dr. McWeedy? 'Grey's Anatomy' star Patrick Dempsey mulls career as marijuana mogul Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If this acting thing doesn't work out for Patrick Dempsey, don't worry; he has a backup plan. "Grey's Anatomy" star Dempsey … More »Dr. McWeedy? 'Grey's Anatomy' star Patrick Dempsey mulls career as marijuana mogul

      Actor Patrick Dempsey is interviewed as he arrives for the opening of the first North American McLaren Automotive dealership in Beverly Hills

      By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If this acting thing doesn't work out for Patrick Dempsey, don't worry; he has a backup plan. "Grey's Anatomy" star Dempsey gave an interview to Bon Appetit magazine recently, in which he admits he could see his recently acquired coffee company Tully's peddling pot in a retail …