Verizon And Hearst Television Reach Deal To Avoid Fios Blackouts

EXCLUSIVE: Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid and Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen have signed on for the Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin-directed sports drama, American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story, along with Ser’Darius Blain, Adam Baldwin, Bruce McGill, Danny Vinson, Chance Kelly, and Hayden Zaller. The new additions join Zachary Levi in the role of Kurt Warner and Anna Paquin as Brenda Warner.

Tracee Ellis Ross has given fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her role as Grace Davis in The High Note. The black-ish star, 48, took to Instagram on January 15 to share a series of pics and videos — and she looks exactly like her legendary mom, Diana Ross! In the first clip, Tracee posed for a photoshoot wearing nothing but high-waisted black pants, and a metallic, backless crop top. She also rocked a black choker, and styled her hair in bouncy curls.

passed a similar law in December.

The Virginia National Guard has begun accepting donations of care packages for troops stationed in the nation’s capital, according to reports. Various states have deployed troops to Washington, D.C., in order to bolster defense following the riot at the U.S.

Two off-duty police officers from Virginia who were photographed in front of a statue inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan.

A Virginia man who wore a  "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt during the riots at the U.S. Capitol last week was arrested Wednesday morning.  Robert Keith Packer was arrested in Newport News, Va., by the FBI's Norfolk Joint Terrorism Task Force, a spokesperson for the Norfolk field office confirmed to Fox News.  Robert Keith Packer of Newport News, Va.

Chris Rock in them! The 55-year-old comedian appeared on Monday's where he addressed the rumors that he was considered to play George Costanza in the hit series . «I just heard that one. I mean, it was a lot of NBC talk,» Rock admitted of possibly being cast as Jerry Seinfeld's best friend on the sitcom, a role that ultimately went to Jason Alexander.

Two officers with the Rocky Mount Police Department in Virginia have been placed on administrative leave pending a review into their activities in Washington, D.C., the day rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The police department has notified federal authorities about two of its officers who were off duty when they attended an event in Washington, D.C., on Jan.

A West Virginia Republican state lawmaker who posted a video of himself storming the nation's Capitol resigned Saturday effectively immediately after being charged by federal authorities.

A West Virginia state lawmaker will not resign despite facing pressure to do so after posting a video of himself joining a crowd in storming the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, his lawyer says.  State Delegate Derrick Evans, a Republican, "committed no criminal act that day," his attorney, John H.

A West Virginia lawmaker took video of himself and other supporters of President Donald Trump rushing into the U.S. Capitol after they breached the security perimeter.

Manori Ravindran International EditorEndeavor Content has struck a multi-year deal with CJ ENM-backed South Korean production outfit Bon Factory, with an eye on developing television series in both English and Korean languages for the global market.Resulting series will be produced with both global and Korean talent, and the partners will also look to cross-pollinate formats in each market.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorVerizon and Hearst Television reached a distribution agreement to stave off a New Year’s Day blackout of the broadcasting group’s channels on Fios TV in five markets.Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The telco had alleged Hearst TV was demanding price hikes of more than 45% to carry the local channels.

Chris Eldridge Bluegrass legend Tony Rice died on Christmas Day at age 69. To properly memorialize his prowess and spirit, Variety turned to one of his truest acolytes and a recognized contemporary great — Chris Eldridge, of Punch Brothers and Infamous Stringdusters fame (pictured above with Rice in 2001) — who penned the following tribute to his friend and mentor. Tony Rice was the greatest bluegrass guitar player to ever live.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIn a new end-of-the-year TV carriage fight, Verizon on Tuesday began notifying Fios TV customers that Hearst Television is demanding fee hikes of more than 45% to carry its local channels — and that the Hearst stations may go dark on Fios as of Jan. 1 as a result of the dispute.Verizon’s current agreement with Hearst TV expires Dec.

Tony Rice, a flatpicking guitarist considered one of the giants of bluegrass, has died at 69 on December 25, according to a Facebook post by his former label, Rounder Records.

DANVILLE, Va. -- A former “Survivor” contestant has been charged in Virginia with grand larceny, authorities said.Jonny Fairplay, who while competing on the show in 2003 became known for orchestrating a lie that his grandmother had died, was charged after a silver necklace and furniture were taken from a residence, the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said.