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'SNL' Shocker: Bill Hader to Depart, Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen Too?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:24:02 +0000

This past weekend's 'SNL' with Kristen Wiig drew heavily on nostalgia, but it seems we didn't know which performer's absence would truly soon be felt. In advance of the season finale with Ben Affleck and Kanye West, 'SNL' veteran Bill Hader has revealed his intent to leave the series, but who might also leave behind the late-night, sketch comedy?

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'Community' Season 5 to 2014, Plus NBC Fall Schedule Announcement!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:48:21 +0000

We'd be hard pressed to say who had the most brutal of cancellations and fruitful pickups between the five major networks this weekend, but few would offer that NBC had any undeserved ends. Even so, the peacock has become the first among the five to set its major schedule, moving 'Revolution' and 'Parenthood' to new nights, scheduling Jonathan Rhys-Meyers 'Dracula' for fall and moving 'Community' and more to midseason! Get the lowdown on NBC's new lineup inside!

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NBC Moves 'Grimm' to Tuesdays, Cancels 'Ready For Love'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:30:54 +0000

It's that time again! With the Upfront presentations set to begin in the next few weeks, all the major networks have begun to trim the hedges and tighten a few loose ends before the ultimate presentations. The latest to shake things up is NBC, who has announce the cancellation of struggling reality series 'Ready For Love,' moving the surprisingly-durable 'Grimm' to Tuesdays for the foreseeable future. Could that be a sign of good things to come for the quietly-steady NBC drama?

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'The Office' Series Finale: Steve Carell Probably Returning After All

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:14:03 +0000

Even as NBC, 'The Office' producers and Steve Carell himself insisted time and time again that Michael Scott would have no appearance in 'The Office's May 16 series finale, color us "shocked" to hear that the former Dunder-Mifflin head might make an appearance after all. NBC isn't confirming either way, but find out how likely a final appearance from Steve Carell's Michael Scott is for 'The Office' series finale inside!

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'SNL' Taps Zach Galifianakis for Third Hosting Gig

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:18:24 +0000

'The Internship' star Vince Vaughn's recent 'SNL' hosting gig might have been a mixed bag of cobras, Vaughn not having hosted the late-night sketch comedy series in about 15 years, but the newest host revealed during the airing is more than enough to have us excited. 'The Hangover Part 3' star Zach Galifianakis will take the stage once again on May 4, joined by Icelandic group Of Monsters and Men, but will the third time for Galifianakis be as successful as his third 'Hangover'?

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Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' Confirmed as Leno Officially Steps Down in 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:06:08 +0000

After weeks, months, even years of speculation, Jimmy Fallon is officially set to take over 'The Tonight Show' from longtime host Jay Leno, moving production of the legendary NBC late-night series to New York in 2014. The speculation had reached a boiling point in recent weeks, with the NBC late-night comedians even playfully joking about the matter, before NBC officially decided to confirm the transition. So when can we expect 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon?' Find out the details of late night's future inside!

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Watch Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno's 'Tonight Show' Duet for April Fools

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:00:33 +0000

The future of late night could look very different in a few years, if rumors of Jay Leno's retirement and Jimmy Fallon's ascension as host of a New York-based 'Tonight Show' prove true. And while both the 'Tonight Show' and 'Late Night' hosts have taken a few playful jabs at NBC and the rumors, April Fools gave the pair their best spotlight yet, performing a lip-synced duet of "Tonight, Tonight" in between the shows. Have a look inside!

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'Community' Star Joel McHale Talks Chevy' Chase's Exit, "Unhappy" Set

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:00:38 +0000

It's been a good while since the various 'Community' controversies have reared their ugly heads, from Dan Harmon's exit to the war of words and fellow exit of series star Chevy Chase. Ratings have been largely steady, if disappointing for 'Community's fourth season, but while fans wait for news of a renewal, what does series star Joel McHale have to say of the real reasons Chevy Chase left the series? Find out the latest on 'Community' inside!

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'The Tonight Show' With Jimmy Fallon Returning to New York in 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:50:35 +0000

Years after 'The Tonight Show' debacle between Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien has fallen off our radars, recent rumblings have all-but-confirmed that 'Late Night' host and 'SNL' alum Jimmy Fallon will take the 'Tonight Show' mantle from Leno in 2014. Now, recent reports have surfaced that Fallon will not only replace Jay Leno next year, but that 'The Tonight Show' will return to its original home in New York City as well! Find out if the rumors are true inside!

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Jimmy Fallon to Replace Jay Leno in 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:05:33 +0000

Even though it took place several years ago, we all remember the big late-night showdowns that saw Jay Leno stepping down from the throne of 'The Tonight Show,' only to develop his own series immediately before Conan O'Brien's hosting turn, which ultimately saw the whole thing implode and returned Leno where he started. Now, new rumors suggest that Leno will finally step down in 2014 to be replaced by his 'Late Night' successor Jimmy Fallon, but is there any truth to the new late-night war on the horizon?

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