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EXCLUSIVE: Prolific reality TV producer Carlos King is expanding his relationship with OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network with a first-look deal. Under the pact, King, via his Kingdom Reign Entertainment, will develop original unscripted series that will be available exclusively on OWN, which he will executive produce.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has launched its first-ever initiative focused on providing tools and resources to empower Black women to own their health in 2021 and beyond. The network’s OWN Your Health campaign seeks to bring awareness, education, resources, and a sense of community to address the unique health concerns facing Black women today, encouraging them to put their health and well-being first.

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, “Grey’s Anatomy” showrunner reveals she quit “Charmed” because she came to believe the network’s “objectifying notes” were leading her to create a show that was “bad for the world,” and two of the show’s stars are responding.

Krista Vernoff is looking back on her decision to walk away from “Charmed” after three seasons, despite the studio offering to double her salary. 

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Viall, a former star of ABC’s The Bachelor, has signed a deal with podcast production company Kast Media to launch his owned audio network. 

Satellite broadcaster Dish said it’s removed the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and NBC Regional Sports Networks from its Dish TV and Sling TV platform last night, affecting access in 10 states and Washington, D.C. It’s the opening day for Major League Baseball.

Extending a long-term relationship with the WWE, NBCUniversal’s USA Network has set a multi-year extension of NXT.

Alanna Rizzo is returning to MLB Network, where she will be a regular contributor on Christopher Russo's “High Heat” show.Rizzo spent two seasons with MLB Network before going to SportsNet LA, where she spent seven seasons as a reporter and host for the network's coverage of the Los Angeles Dodgers. She announced earlier this year that she was leaving to be closer to family on the East Coast.“I didn't want to be done and retire.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterWWE and NBCUniversal have signed a new multi-year deal that will keep NXT on USA Network. In addition, NXT will be moving from Wednesday to Tuesday nights beginning April 13.Speaking with Variety, WWE executive vice president of global talent strategy and development Paul Levesque said that the decision to initially have the show on Wednesdays was to keep things consistent with its original timeslot on WWE Network.

Three weeks after Piers Morgan’s blistering attack on Meghan Markle’s CBS interview cost him his job hosting Good Morning Britain, the British firebrand is still mad as hell.

Judy Sheindlin, aka Judge Judy, has dropped her lawsuit against Rebel Entertainment Partners.

Social media is in an uproar over the Peacock Network’s decision to edit certain past events from its recently acquired WWE Network video library.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has agreed to acquire MSG Networks in an all-stock deal, setting up a recombination of the two companies.

If you co-directed the first “John Wick” movie and then departed that franchise to helm actioners like “Deadpool 2” and “Atomic Blonde,” but still wanted a toe-hold in the “John Wick” universe, Universal’s new action movie “Nobody” seems like the perfect fit.

Jamie Foxx is getting into business with ViacomCBS MTV Entertainment Group. The Oscar winner and his producing partner Datari Turner have signed a deal to develop and executive produce original movies across MTVE’s portfolio with BIPOC filmmakers focused on diverse storytelling.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Peter Browngardt, Emmy-winning creator of “Uncle Grandpa” and “Secret Mountain Fort Awesome,” has signed an exclusive, multiyear, cross-studio overall deal with Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios.

CBS Studios and German producer Syrreal Entertainment are teaming to create a series for RTL streamer TV Now in which David Hasselhoff will star as himself in a fictional international conspiracy story.

Emmy-winning producer and writer Alison Cross has signed with Buchwald for representation.