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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino Could Be Close To New MTV Contract

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Mike "The Situation" SorrentinoMike “The Situation” Sorrentino is already making $10,000 an episode to act like a total moron on MTV’s hit TV show Jersey Shore and now we’ve learned that his contract for further seasons could reach much higher.

According to TMZ, the network has offered “The Situation” a one-time bonus ranging from $60,000 to $180,000 based on ratings for Season 2 in Miami. They have also proposed paying Sorrentino somewhere between $27,500 – $45,000 per episode for Season 4.

Under MTV’s new plans, season two would be broken up into seasons 2 and 3 (in which Sorrentino is already making $10k per episode), which means the next episodes to be shot for season 4 would pay Mike the larger sum. [Read more…] about Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino Could Be Close To New MTV Contract

Robert “Letterman Extorting” Halderman Nominated For Emmy Award

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Robert "Joe" HaldermanFormer CBS News producer Robert “Joe” Halderman, the man behind the David Letterman extortion scandal has been nominated for an Emmy Award.

Halderman was nominated in the “News and Documentary” category for his work on the April 2009 episode of 48 Hours which focuses on the story of Amanda Knox, an American student studying in Italy and who was sentenced to 27 years for murdering her roommate. [Read more…] about Robert “Letterman Extorting” Halderman Nominated For Emmy Award

Melina Kanakaredes Leaving CSI: NY After 6 Seasons

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Melina Leaves CSI NY

Detective Stella Bonasera will be leaving the crime lab. According to a recent report, Melina Kanakaredes is leaving CSI: NY after 6 seasons on the show.

The departure was Melina’s own choice after her recent contract expired.

Both CBS and CBS TV Studios released the following joint statement:

“We hoped Melina would return to ‘CSI: NY’ for another season, but we respect her decision to move on,” while adding, “Her amazing talent and invaluable contribution to the success of the series are greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.”

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Kitty Kelley’s Unauthorized Oprah Biography Being Made Into TV Movie

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Oprah WinfreyThe scathing unauthorized Biography of Oprah Winfrey written by Kitty Kelley will be released as a made for TV movie in 2011. According to PopCrunch, the rights to the book were bought by veteran TV movie producer Larry A. Thompson.

Kelly’s book includes a focus on Oprah’s early childhood, promiscious teen years and her unknown paternity. The movie is planned to be released in conjunction with Oprah’s exit from network TV in September 2011.

Thompson says of the story:

“…I think it’s a fabulous story, and it’s certainly a challange, but Kitty Kelley’s extensively researched book offers us the factual foundation to frame our cinematic portrait of this powerful and beloved icon. Oprah Winfrey is a very powerful woman, and that’s also something that will make our movie great.”

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Today Show Removes “Gay Marriage” Ban For Wedding Contest

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Today Show Wedding

Executives at NBC have removed the “Gay ban” for their popular Today Show ‘Modern Wedding Contest.’

While the ban may no longer exist, it’s still up to producers to pick the winner, which in essence gives them the ability to watch, but not choose gay respondents video applications. [Read more…] about Today Show Removes “Gay Marriage” Ban For Wedding Contest