Howard Stern Renews Sirius XM Contract

Howard Stern will remain on satellite radio for another five years. Stern announced, “I kept thinking I’d like to stay here because more than anything, I think what we’ve built here hasn’t been finished yet.”

Pierce Morgan Being Considered to Replace Larry King

Who will replace Larry King on the Larry King Live show? Well, there are some rumors out there that CNN is seeking permission from NBC to speak with Pierce Morgan, a judge on the hit reality show, “America’s Got Talent,” about replacing Larry King. NBC Universal CEO, Jeffrey Zucker, recently said “Piers will continue on ‘America’s Got Talent’ for the next three years,” Zucker said today on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program. “I can also tell you he has approached us about asking to do another job as well. Those conversations are continuing, and I don’t think those are mutually exclusive.”

Katherine Heigl Not Returning to Grey’s Anatomy

Katherine Heigl was supposed to return to the set of Grey’s Anatomy on March 1st, after three months of maternity leave. However, sources reveal she has not returned to the set and is pushing to be released from her contact in order to pursue a career in movies.

It is rumored that the show’s creator, Shonda Rhimes, agreed to release Heigl from her contract and now it is up to ABC and Heigl’s rep to work out the final details.

‘Jersey Shore’ Closer to Deal

The cast of “Jersey Shore” is on track to keep fist-pumping into Season 2.

Although a deal hasn’t been reached with the cast for a second round, sources said the fact that MTV has stepped up its offer to $10,000 an episode has made negotiations take a positive turn. Agreements could be reached by week’s end for another season of MTV’s breakout hit, whose cast collectively rebelled against the network’s low salaries for freshman performers.

MTV is eager to get the cast shooting a new season to air beginning in July or August. Parties could face a production hurdle, however, with winter in New Jersey putting the show’s summer beach house locale under snow. MTV might have to choose between crunching its production schedule or having the cast make a trip to warmer climate for the next season to make its airdate goals. MTV did not return a request for comment.

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