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' PLAYING THE TRUMP CARD Zucker and Trump were friends for two decades leading up to Trump's presidency. And still, Zucker couldn't quite quit their co-dependent relationship, knowing that wall-to-wall Trump equaled stellar ratings, even as it contributed to the collapse of discourse in the U.S. "Jeff is responsible for the death of nuance", as one NBC News alum who worked with Zucker puts it. Firing off a text to the network's top marketing and communications executive, Allison Gollust - who had also been his own publicist a few years prior - Cuomo wrote, in an apparent reference to CNN President Jeff Zucker, "Ask Jeff to call me plz." Risa Heller, a spokeswoman for both Zucker and Gollust, says in a statement that "Jeff never advised Andrew Cuomo", and that the notion that Gollust was "laundering advice to the Governor" was "far-fetched" and "patently ridiculous.". [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on actress Jaimie Alexander and her role in the television (TV) series "Blindspot."

The article talks about the retirement of Steven Soderbergh, an American film producer, director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor from film directing in 2011 and his direction for television series like "The Girlfriend Experience" and "Magic Mike".

The article features actor James Spader. Topics discussed include a background on his career and achievements as an actor on television (TV) and movies, his portrayal of the character Raymond "Red" Reddington in the TV program "The Blacklist" broadcast by TV network National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) and comments by his costars and executives about how he has internalized his role's characteristics and personality. Also highlighted are his professionalism work ethic.

The article reports on director Ryan Murphy attempt to re-create a scene set in 1982 on a crumbling New York City dock in the HBO film "The Normal Heart." The sequency where Ned Weeks, played by Mark Ruffalo makes a heartfelt proposal to Felix Turner, played by Matthew Bomer, to move in together. For Murphy, the scene symbolized all that has fallen and been lost.

The article profiles actress Lucy Liu who stars in CBS Broadcasting Inc.'s television series "Elementary." It details Liu's shooting of episode 14 of the series dubbed "The Deductionist" which was viewed by almost 21 million people. Liu was reportedly born to Chinese American immigrants and grew up in Queens, New York City. It explores Liu's educational attainment as well as the challenges that she encountered in auditioning for roles.

The article tackles the success of the television network TLC which is enjoying high ratings through shows such as "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding" and "Sister Wives." TLC put out 28 original series in 2012 which included four shows averaging more than 2 million viewers. The programs were relatively low budgeted but delivered vast viewership among different audience types.

The article focuses on the continued success of reality television fashion competition show "Project Runway" after rerunning episodes and a lawsuit filed by Bravo's parent company NBC Universal. "Project Runway" has spawned a number of reality television spinoffs and part of its success is attributed to its anchors and personalities. Television star Tim Gunn recalls the production challenges left by legal case for "Project Runway" and its transition to Lifetime network.

The article presents various motion picture producers in the U.S. These producers have established remarkable reputations in the motion picture industry making them few of the highly respected people that contribute to the continued success of the industry. Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek who have no direct interest in entertainment are recognized as few of the driving forces in the industry. Other producers include Kerry Kohansky Roberts and Lars Knudsen.

The article discusses actress Sarah Jessica Parker’s experience in casting in the television series “Divorce” with actor Thomas Haden Church, her views about the fictional character Frances DuFresne, and her views about relationship of the working women with her family.

The article reports that the television program "The Kennedys," starring Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper and Tom Wilkinson, has gained 10 Emmy nominations including top miniseries or made-for-television TV movie. According to chief executive officer (CEO) Stan Hubbard of ReelzChannel, the coming of the nominations makes them proud for everyone involved in the production. It mentions that Reelz's primetime audience has tripled after the inception of the television series.

The article reports on the making of stock car racing as the second-most-popular televised sport in the U.S. When National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) signed a US$2.8 billion, six-year pact in 2001, it accelerated past baseball to become second-most-popular televised sport in the U.S. Although stock car racing on TV might seem like an overnight success, the broadcast coup had been in the works for years. From 1998-2003, the number of network-aired NASCAR events more than quadrupled, while the sport's overall small-screen programming nearly doubled from 1,651 hours to 3,034 hours. INSET: IN VEGAS, (UPPER) DECK IS STACKED..

The article presents information on Staples Center, the largest indoor entertainment venue in Los Angeles, California and the first great modern facility for a new millennium in the U.S. As home to five professional sports franchises, most notably, the National Basketball Association's championship-basketball team Los Angeles Lakers, based in Los Angeles, California, Staples regularly draws a gaggle of Hollywood luminaries that would rival Rome's emperors and senators. In fact, Anschutz Entertainment Group-owned and-operated arena, which celebrated its five-year anniversary on October 17, has quickly become the place to see and be seen in Los Angeles. INSET: LOOK AHEAD, L.A.

The article looks at several Washington, D.C.-based television shows, which includes "Homeland," "The Americans," and "Scandal." It presents an overview of the show "Homeland," which won a Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding drama series in 2012. It highlights the increasing trend in the television broadcasting industry of portraying the U.S. government and politics in a negative light. It is also said that writers see the city as a natural place to set a show with its drama and corruption.

The article features actress-producer Jennifer Love Hewitt and her role as director of the television series "The Client List" on the Lifetime network. She was entrusted by the network with directing the show's season-one finale as well as two episodes of season two. Hewitt insists on maintaining the momentum whether she is behind or in front of the camera. Executive producer John Strauss commends Hewitt for getting everybody out at a reasonable time after the day's filming.

The article features Marjorie Kaplan, president and general manager of Animal Planet who has spearheaded the latest special from the network titled "Mermaids: The Body Found." The quasi-documentary shows proof of the existence of the mythical creature and the alleged government cover-up. Kaplan used to work for Discovery Kids.

The article highlights the success of senior talent producer Deena Katz in overcoming the challenges in casting the reality television series "Dancing With the Stars." Katz confesses about the hurdle of conveying what the show would be like. Producer Conrad Green recognizes the important role of casting in the success of each cycle of the show and he also admires the casting skills of Katz and her capability to deal with people.

The article features the publishing and television (TV) firm Alloy Entertainment, which has produced such teen-centric TV programs as "Pretty Little Liars," "The Vampire Diaries," and "Gossip Girl." The company is headed by chief executive officer (CEO) Lesliie Morgenstein. The other cited officials are East Coast president Josh Bank and senior vice-president of television Gina Girolamo.

The article features Peter Liguori, president and chief executive officer of Tribune Company. Ligouri's WGN America network has launched the television (TV) series "Manhattan," created and written by Sam Shaw and directed by Thomas Schlamme. According to the article "Manhattan" should help change the perception that WGN is just a destination for Chicago, Illinois sports fans.

The article features Mark Greenberg, president of cable and satellite television network EPIX. The network was created when Greenberg brought together Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and MGM to create a pay-television (TV) destination for their moves. Also mentioned are the programming of EPIX and Greenberg's first order of business.

The article features Meryl Poster, president of television (TV) for the movie production company Weinstein Co., as of September 2014. Topics discussed include a background on Poster's career and achievements in the TV and movie production business, the success of several TV programs produced by the company under Poster's leadership and how Poster's social connections have helped her career and her company's business operations.

The article discusses an interview with artist Juan Ortiz. Topics explored his creation of retro-style posters featuring episodes of the television (TV) series "Star Trek," which were originally aired from September 1966 to June 1969 by National Broadcasting Company (NBC), his inspirations for the poster design, and his favorite "Star Trek" episodes. The positive feedback he earned from actress Nichelle Nichols during the 2013 exhibit of his posters is also acknowledged.

The article discusses the participation of actress Andie MacDowell in the television (TV) series "Cedar Cove" launched by cable and satellite TV network Hallmark Channel. Topics include the enthusiasm expressed by MacDowell about her role in the program, the statement issued by Hallmark executive vice president of programming Michelle Vicary regarding the selection of MacDowell for the show, and the positive feedback received by the program from the public.

An interview with Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, creators of the web series turned television program "Broad City," is presented. The duo discusses the double meaning behind the name of their show and the help they received from actress Amy Poehler on getting their work into the small screen. Also mentioned are the influence of their work with the Upright Citizens Brigade on their work and the off limit topics for their show.

The article profiles American actress Gale Anne Hurd who has remained resilient despite the adversities that she has encountered in life. It mentions Hurd's "The Walking Dead" co-star Andrew Lincoln who is fascinated by her ability to stay cool despite the heat in Atlanta, Georgia wherein they were shooting. It adds that Hurd was married to James Cameron and has remained friends with him when the marriage ended. It notes that Hurd believes women in Hollywood can do whatever job they wanted.

The article reports on the views of wig maker Renate Leuschner and hairstylist Cydney Cornell on their experience of working with actor Al Pacino in Home Box Office Inc.'s telefilm "Phil Spector" wherein he had to wear a wig to play a famous record producer.

The article centers on WIGS, the premier channel for scripted drama on YouTube. The episodes average eight minutes, airs to 100,000 subscribers and has engaged the talents of popular actors including America Ferrera, Julia Stiles and Jennifer Garner along with Hollywood production veterans such as Jon Avnet, Rodrigo Garcia and Lesli Linka Glatter. Although WIGS' show format requires a smaller budget than TV programs, its production is also faster and relatively autonomous.

The article reports on the all-female showrunner panel of ABC Family. Known as a network for young women created by women, ABC Family offers television shows run by women, including Marlene King for "Pretty Little Liars," Brenda Hampton for "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "Lizzy Weiss for "Switched at Birth." Nielsen data showed that ABC Family has been growing in terms of viewers.

The article highlights the continued success of BBC America, the New York Based television network operated by BBC Worldwide. Matt Stein, vice president of promotions and creative services at BBC America, was responsible for the launch of "Law & Order: UK" and "Lessons in British Justice." The development of programming is attributed to the marketing approach of the network. BBC America General Manager Perry Simon also aims to increase the network's visibility.

The article reports on the top late-night television show hosts in the U.S. as of September 2011, including Jon Stewart, Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien.

The article discusses the significance of celebrity based on a study at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles led by professors Leo Braudy, Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, Martin Kaplan and Karen Sternheimer. Sternheimer considers fame as an evolving representation of a better life. Currid-Halkett views celebrity as an expression of economics, geography and networking strategies. Kaplan explains the popularity of the Kardashians particularly the sisters Kim, Khloe and Kourtney.

The article features writer Marlene King and her television (TV) series "Pretty Little Liars."

The article features film producer Mike Medavoy of Orion Pictures Corp., who produced the films "Black Swan," and "Shutter Island." It mentions that Medavoy has handled a rogue's gallery of the era's iconoclastic talents including John Milius, Philip Kaufman, and Monte Hellman. It adds that Medavoy became head of Tristar Pictures Inc. and was fired out in 1994.

The article focuses on the three projects which will be done in Chile and China by producer Mike Medavoy such as "Time After Time" and "Tears."