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Why was Matt Millen on the Michigan/Michigan State game?

Why was Matt Millen on the Michigan/Michigan State game?

Sometimes it is really tough to be a Detroit Lions fan. They have been awful for a really long time now, and the main man responsible for the recent futility was Matt Millen. So it surprised me ... continue
CNN accidentally airs mean parody in report on Lane Bryant ad

CNN accidentally airs mean parody in report on Lane Bryant ad

This week, we posted about the controversy that ensued when ABC allegedly refused to air a mildly racy spot for Lane Bryant Cacique featuring gorgeous plus sized model, Ashley Graham. As the story became viral online, ABC denied ... continue
Pic: Curvy Lane Bryant model Ashley Graham speaks out about ABC ban

Pic: Curvy Lane Bryant model Ashley Graham speaks out about ABC ban

Curvaceous lingerie model Ashley Graham spoke to press about the controversy swirling around the banning of a plus-size lingerie ad from a slot during ABC's Dancing With the Stars. James posted earlier this week about decision by ABC ... continue
Plus Sized Model Lingerie Commercials? Not On ABC Or Fox

Plus Sized Model Lingerie Commercials? Not On ABC Or Fox

It's fine for ABC and Fox to air Victoria Secret commercials on an endless revolving basis, but apparently if you run a plus-sized clothing business like Lane Bryant and you want to show off your plus-sized lingerie ... continue
ABC’s John Stossel Joins FOX News, Fox Business

ABC’s John Stossel Joins FOX News, Fox Business

Co-anchor of ABC's 20/20 program John Stossel is leaving the network for greener pastures on Fox News and Fox Business. According to a release from Fox News, Stossel will anchor "Stossel," a weekly program on FOX Business Network, ... continue
Marvel and Disney Together Is a Bit Weird

Marvel and Disney Together Is a Bit Weird

By way of introduction, Marvel is now owned by Disney.  Yes, as of yesterday, the decades-long king of children’s entertainment, the reinventor of fairy tales, and clearing house for all things Mouse has ownership of one of ... continue
Jimmy Kimmel is insane, and that’s why we love him

Jimmy Kimmel is insane, and that’s why we love him

The announcement of the fall television lineups for the US television networks also goes hand in hand with a process called "upfronts," where the networks pitch their shows to advertisers. Usually these events involve stars rattling off numbers ... continue
Chelsea Stone Accuses Lost actor Henry Ian Cusick of Sexual Harassment

Chelsea Stone Accuses Lost actor Henry Ian Cusick of Sexual Harassment

A woman, Chelsea Stone, filed suit in an L.A. court on Friday, charging both Lost actor Henry Ian Cusick and ABC with sexual harassment, claiming she was groped by the actor then fired by ABC shortly afterward. The ... continue
ZillionTV: yet another set-top box, or game changer?

ZillionTV: yet another set-top box, or game changer?

New Internet TV provider ZillionTV launched today, offering yet another set-top box that brings internet television to the lounge room. The tech specs are reasonable. On the plus side, ZillionTV will offer High quality streams, a Wii like ... continue
Melissa wins Bachelor finale, gets dumped 6 weeks later for the runner-up

Melissa wins Bachelor finale, gets dumped 6 weeks later for the runner-up

Fans of TV series The Bachelor are up in arms after a rather cruel twist. Bachelor Jason Mesnick proposed to Melissa Rycroft in Monday night's season finale, as we predicted back in January. But a follow up special ... continue
Radio legend Paul Harvey dies aged 90

Radio legend Paul Harvey dies aged 90

Radio legend Paul Harvey has died at the age of 90. Paul Harvey was a long standing American radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Network. He broadcasted News and Comment on weekday mornings and mid-days, and at noon ... continue
Nicollette Sheridan leaving Desperate Housewives

Nicollette Sheridan leaving Desperate Housewives

Nicollette Sheridan has called it a day, and is leaving Desperate Housewives. Sheridan plays Edie Britt on Wisteria Lane, a role that made her globally famous, although she has a long career on television, having appeared in Knots ... continue
ABC orders pilot episode of V remake

ABC orders pilot episode of V remake

ABC has officially ordered a pilot for a remake of V, the 1980s sci-fi mini-series, later TV series dealing with visitors from out of space. The new series comes from the co-creator of The 4400 Scott Peters, ... continue
The Bachelor Season 13 Winner Revealed in First Episode

The Bachelor Season 13 Winner Revealed in First Episode

The 13th Episode of ABC's The Bachelor may have turned out to be unlucky for the network, with the season preview revealing the shows winner. The revelation was made by a home user on YouTube, who noticed a ... continue
Patrick Swayze Speaks Out About Pancreatic Cancer: “I’m Going Through Hell”

Patrick Swayze Speaks Out About Pancreatic Cancer: “I’m Going Through Hell”

Patrick Swayze opened up in an interview with Barbara Walters recently, in which he proclaimed that he is "going through hell" while battling cancer. In the interview, which will air on Wednesday, January 7th at 10 p.m. ... continue
Desperate Housewives Renewed to 2013

Desperate Housewives Renewed to 2013

Soap come drama come occasional bitch fest Desperate Housewives will be back next year, and every year until 2013, which a spy tells us is the year the guarantee on Eva Longoria's plastic surgery runs out. The show ... continue
T.R. Knight leaving Grey’s Anatomy

T.R. Knight leaving Grey’s Anatomy

Actor T.R. Knight has asked to be released from his contract with ABC's hit show Grey's Anatomy. According to an exclusive from EW, the request is set to be granted by ABC and Grey's show-runner Shonda Rhimes with ... continue
Eliot Spitzer’s hooker Ashley Dupre goes for another 15 minutes of fame

Eliot Spitzer’s hooker Ashley Dupre goes for another 15 minutes of fame

Ashley Dupre, the $2000 an hour hooker favored by disgraced New York Governor Eliot Spitzer is going for another 15 minutes of fame this week with an interview with Diane Sawyer on 20/20. The rumors of Ashley Dupre ... continue
Pushing Daises may be canned

Pushing Daises may be canned

ABC's comedy-drama Pushing Daisies may be canned, with the show rapping up filming for the season without yet receiving a renewal. Pushing Daisies debuted in October 2007, but dropped off air early in its first run due to ... continue
King of the Hill may be saved by ABC

King of the Hill may be saved by ABC

Animated series King of the Hill may be given a lifeline, with news that ABC is in negotiations to pick up the show. King of the Hill looked set to close at the end of its 13th series ... continue