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Napolitano Fire Country

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Tia Napolitano departing from ‘Fire Country’

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Showrunner Tia Napolitano is departing the CBS drama, Fire Country, at the end of the current fourth season. "Tia has been instrumental in helping both build and steer Fire Country, which not only became a top series, but is also the foundation of a growing universe," CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios President David Stapf said in a joint statement Friday. In her own statement, Napolitano said how proud of the show she is. "All of my gratitude to our cast, […]

todayJanuary 17, 2026 159 7 11

Running Man

Entertainment

‘Running Man’ released to digital Tuesday

Left to right, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, and Glen Powell arrive on the red carpet at Paramount's "The Running Man" New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on November 9 in New York City. LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Writer-director Edgar Wright's The Running Man remake was released on digital platforms to buy or rent Tuesday. Paramount Home Entertainment said 2 1/2 hours of bonus content -- such as commentary from Wright and in-world commercials -- is included in the download. Released […]

todayDecember 16, 2025 55 3

Audacy

Entertainment News

Radio giant Audacy files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -- Following years of declining ad spending, American radio and podcasting giant Audacy announced Sunday that it has filed for prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Audacy, one of the nation's largest radio companies, announced its filing in a statement, saying it has reached a restructuring support agreement with a supermajority of its debtholders that will see its debt be reduced by about 80%, from $1.9 billion to $350 million. Formerly known as Entercom, Audacy merged with CBS Radio in 2017 that aided […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 150

MST3K Thanksgiving marathon

Entertainment News

“MST3K” announces Thanksgiving fundraiser marathon

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Shout! Studios and Gizmonic Arts announced the Mystery Science Theater 3000 Thanksgiving marathon on Thursday. The marathon runs from Thanksgiving through Nov. 25. It will take 48 straight hours to show 24 episodes since Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes are entire films with commentary from the host and robots. The marathon begins 9 a.m. EST on Nov. 23 and ends Nov. 25 at 9 a.m. The marathon will also be a telethon. Mystery Science Theater 3000 launched its Season 14 Kickstarter in October. […]

todayNovember 9, 2023 132

Manganiello NBC Deal or No Deal

Entertainment

Joe Manganiello to host ‘Deal or No Deal’ revival

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The NBC game show Deal or No Deal is coming back with a new host and a new location. Deal or No Deal Island premieres next year. NBC released an announcement Wednesday with a photo of host Joe Manganiello sitting with a silver briefcase wearing island attire. They also released a video of former host Howie Mandel passing the briefcase to Manganiello. https://youtu.be/8ipubtk-v7E The game show will film at an undisclosed island location. Manganiello will still instruct contestants on deals with a banker between […]

todaySeptember 27, 2023 133 2

Murdoch

Business News

Murdoch to step down as chair of Fox, News Corp.

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Rupert Murdoch will step down as board chair of Fox and News Corp. and be succeeded by his eldest son, Lachlan Murdoch, the companies announced Thursday. Rupert Murdoch, 92, will step down from the roles effective mid-November at which point Lachlan Murdoch will become the sole chair of both companies. "On behalf of the Fox and News Corp boards of directors, leadership teams, and all the shareholders who have benefited from his hard work, I congratulate my father on his […]

todaySeptember 21, 2023 139

ABC ESPN Monday Night Football

Entertainment News

ABC to air “Monday Night Football” due to strikes

The ongoing strikes by the Hollywood elite in the Writers and Actors Guilds are significantly impacting the world of entertainment. These further protracting conflicts are definitely seen on the tube and TV plans for major networks. One of those networks is bringing back football regularly for the 2023-24 NFL season. "Monday Night Football," which is currently a property of ESPN, is returning to regular broadcast status on ABC this season as a result of the strikes. "MNF" games normally air […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 105

ABC The View

Entertainment

ABC announces 'View' lineup for 2023-24

NEW YORK (UPI) -- ABC News has announced the lineup of panelists for its daytime chat show, The View, for the 2023-24 television season. The show returns with fresh episodes after its summer hiatus on Sept. 5. Left to right, Sara Haines, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Ana Navarro, Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin are returning for another season of "The View" on Sept. 5. Returning for Season 27 will be moderator Whoopi Goldberg and co-hosts Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah […]

todayAugust 17, 2023 290

Microsoft Activision Blizzard

Business & Lifestyle

Microsoft, Activision Blizzard deal on hold

SAN FRANCISCO -- A $69 billion deal by Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard is on hold...for now. According to MarketWatch, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) in San Francisco over regulatory reasons. The approved request, which came from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), was a "maintain the status quo" decision. An evidentiary hearing will be heard next week to determine whether there will be a preliminary injunction approval. With FTC approval, the deal would have […]

todayJune 13, 2023 145

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