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Fans Flock To Ice Cream Shop Where 'Sopranos' Finale Was Filmed After James Gandolfini's Death
"Sopranos" fans headed to the ice cream parlor that served as a diner setting in the series finale s hortly after the news of James Gandolfini's death, according to News 12 NJ reporter John Klekamp. Holsten's packed after news James Gandolfini died. Show More Summary
James Gandolfini is Dead at 51
James Gandolfini, the New Jersey-born actor who left an indelible impression on American popular culture with his portrayal of haunted mob boss Tony Soprano, died Wednesday after reportedly suffering a heart attack. He was 51. Gandolfini’s death was confirmed by his managers, Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders. Show More Summary
Christopher Hayes: My Tribute to Michael Hastings
The 33-year-old reporter and author died early Tuesday morning in a car wreck -- a brutal, tragic loss that has robbed the world of an exemplary journalist, and singularly talented writer. He wrote detailed, diligent, riveting reportorial prose and he was also kind, generous, charming and earnest.
Report: Cleveland Plain Dealer to lay off staffers
Save the Plain Dealer | PD Now What? | WKYC-TV The Cleveland Plain Dealer plans to lay off staffers in the marketing, finance, information technology, pre-press and building service departments, according to the Save the Plain Dealer campaign’s Facebook page… Read more
'Sopranos' Star James Gandolfini Has Died At Age 51
Deadline Hollywood's Nellie Andreeva reports that actor James Gandolfini has died in Italy, apparently of a heart attack. Variety and TMZ that the actor has passed. Gandolfini, most famous for playing Tony Soprano on "The Sopranos" was 51. More as information becomes available.... Join the conversation about this story »
'Hemlock Grove' Renewed by Netflix for Second Season
Charles Eglee Joins Season Two as Executive Producer and Showrunner
Eric Boehlert: The Truth About Chicago's Falling Murder Rate
The recent bloody headlines out of Chicago relayed the sad tale of the city's deadly weekend, where seven people were killed in shootings and more...
The Most Delicious Dishes At The Aspen Food & Wine Classic [Photos]
From Foie gras and ceviche to meatballs and Patrón popsicles, last weekend's Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado had something for everyone. Every day, there were two grand tastings, where one can roam two massive tents trying glass...Show More Summary
FX Acquires New Untitled Sitcom Starring Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence
Closes 10/90 Deal with Lionsgate TV and Debmar-Mercury
USA Network Launches Necessary Roughness Webisode Series
Hawk’s Star Receiver Terrence “TK” King Is on a Mission to Be the Next Big Reality Star,
ABC Family's 'Twisted' Grows by Double Digits; 'Pretty Little Liars' is Tuesday's #1 Scripted TV Telecast in Core 18-34 and 12-34 Demos
Pretty Little Liars was again Tuesday’s #1 ‘most-tweeted’ TV series
Ford partners with Sirius XM again – this time for internet radio
Ford cars with Sync AppLink can now get two Sirius XM feeds, a live one from a satellite and its on-demand and its internet radio service channeled through a smartphone.
Spain’s Recession leads to widespread Crime
WASHINGTON — Spain used to be the center and heart of culture, civility and tourism. Today, due to terrible economic mismanagement and rampant government spending, the country lies in economic shambles. With a prolonged recession continuing to attack at hope and optimism, crime has reared its ugly head. Reuters reports that robberies involving forcible entry [...]
Turner Wraps Upfront Business
Turner Broadcasting System has wrapped the bulk of its entertainment network upfront sales, finalizing the last of its deals with the major media agencies just hours ago. According to multiple sources, Turner’s TNT, TBS, truTV and Adult Swim secured CPM increases between 7 percent and 8 percent, putting the portfolio at the high end of the market. Show More Summary
When MaineToday Media calls the capitol, there's no comment
The office of Maine Governor Paul LePage will no longer respond to queries from the state's largest media company, announced one of its properties, the Portland Press Herald, on Tuesday. That silence includes responding to requests for...Show More Summary
Jeff Zucker May Actually Be Crazy Enough To Save CNN
There's an obvious shift in the CNN newsroom these days. Jeff Zucker, 47, who took over as President of CNN Worldwide from Jim Walton in January, made sure to choose an office that puts him in the center of the action on the same floor as the news teams. Show More Summary
Report: Rising New York Post Star Gets City Hall Bureau
Another scoop for Capital New York media reporter Joe Pompeo. According to his multiple sources, the New York Post has tapped education reporter Yoav Gonen, “considered a star internally” (pictured), to take over from David Seifman as the Post‘s City Hall bureau chief.
Pompeo has more. Show More Summary
Fantagraphics Co-Publisher Kim Thompson Has Died
Fantagraphics co-publisher Kim Thompson has passed away.
He was born in Denmark, but moved to the United States in the late 1970s where he edited The Comics Journal and Amazing Heroes. During his tenure at Fantagraphics, he worked with a wide range of influential artists and writers. Show More Summary
Twitter Acquires Social Discovery Engine Spindle
Spindle, the company specializing in social search, has been purchased by Twitter. While the app is only available in select cities, they are “building the discovery engine for the social web.” The company posted this short statement: By...Show More Summary
