Last night, as you know by now, M.I.A. flipped off America during the Super Bowl halftime show. But seriously, everyone, someone made her wear a cheerleading outfit—if M.I.A. didn't flip off someone, life just wouldn't make sense anymore. However, since nothing else controversial really happened—and the wardrobe malfunction thing was eight years ago—we, as a people, needed something to talk about at the water cooler. And M.I.A. delivered, albeit subtly. more ›

TV-obsessives, musical theater geeks and Steven Spielberg fans, NBC would like your attention. The Peacock network—with nary a hit besides The Voice—would really, really, really like you to check out its Steven Spielberg-produced, Kat McPhee-starring, "grown-up Glee" Broadway-on-television series Smash. So much so they're going and putting the whole pilot online early. Is Broadway about to go mainstream again? Maybe! Anyway, this can't be as bad as Grease: You're The One That I Want! more ›

In case you weren't streets ahead today, the Community flash mob occurred in midtown as was promised. A handful of Evil Troys and Abeds huddled around Rockefeller Plaza to sing songs and chant in protest of NBC removing the beloved cult show from the midseason lineup. Watch "protesters" sing "Oh Christmas Troy" below. more ›

Don't call this generation disengaged with the problems facing society: a serious-minded group of Community fans plan to protest the show's network-imposed, indefinite hiatus in front of NBC's Rockefeller Center headquarters tomorrow. “It really hit a chord with me, it struck me as being very unfair that 25,000 Nielsen boxes could keep or kill this beautiful show,” one of the "organizers" of the flash mob tells the Daily News. Isn't an "organized flash mob" an oxymoron? more ›

Fans of football, beer commercials and aging pop stars who prefer to watch their entertainment on the web rather than on the boob tube—good news! NBC has announced that, for the first time, the biggest game in sports—something called the Super Bowl?— will be simulcast on this here World Wide Web (and also on Verizon phones). About time! more ›

Famous former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton embarked on her new career as a NBC News correspondent last night (here's the video of her segment about Annette Dove, who runs an Arkansas tutoring program). And the NY Times' Alessandra Stanley was not impressed. more ›

Following the controversial song choice ("Lyin' Ass Bitch") for Republican presidential Michele Bachmann's November appearance on Jimmy Fallon recently, The Roots drummer Questlove says he's now "gotta clear a lot of the song choices" with NBC first. Adding, "It's still a comedy show, so they promise not to step on my toes or that type of thing, but they definitely want to know the title of the song, the subject matter of the song, can it be seen as an insult." more ›

Seacrest... in? It's possible that a new generation will grow up with Ryan Seacrest as their Matt Lauer. According to the Wall Street Journal, Seacrest may be the Today show host's successor, if Lauer ends up leaving next year. Some top execs at the network just met with the 36-year-old, who was first really thrust into the spotlight back in 2002, thanks to American Idol. more ›

During last night's broadcast of the NBC Nightly News, a fire alarm kept interrupting the program. Anchor Brian Williams deftly continued introducing stories and reassuring viewers that it was simply a test and that no one at 30 Rock was in harm's way. Mediaite crows that Williams handled it like a "pro," though we're pretty sure being a network news anchor means you're a pro. Anyway, take a look for confirmation that Williams is as good as deflecting attention from a persistent fire alarm as he as at skewering NY Times trend stories on Brooklyn: more ›

When rumors were circulating that Chelsea Clinton was getting ready to enter the spotlight, many assumed that meant following in her parent's political footsteps. Instead it seems that the youngest Clinton is following in the footsteps of famous political daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Meghan McCain and is taking a job at Comcast subsidiary NBC. We'd make a joke about being on NBC barely counting as being in the spotlight, but the NBC Nightly News actually gets the best of the nightly news ratings. more ›

With future Mayor Alec Baldwin and merry dancers Radiohead scheduled to host the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on September 24, we're actually excited about SNL for once! We even kind of wouldn't mind seeing it in person...except that it's notoriously tough getting tickets (especially when one works on Saturdays), with the 7 a.m. lines and all. However, there's a little loophole that can possibly save us (and you) an early morning wake up. more ›

A former NBC studio technician has filed a lawsuit against the network, claiming that co-workers hatefully insulted his Native American heritage by displaying a stereotypical Indian doll on a noose and calling it his daughter. As you can see from this photo, the doll was wearing a sign identifying it as "Baby Wells," and the ex-employee, Faruq "Peter" Wells, says a co-worker threw the doll at him, saying, "Here's your long-lost daughter!" more ›

Proving that New Yorkers and indeed the country has an unslakable thirst for the second-best Baldwin (our heart belongs to Billy), eldest brother Alec will be hosting SNL for a record 16th time for the show's 37th season premiere this fall. The news comes on the heels of Baldwin's rumored departure from NBC's 30 Rock after next year. Executive producer for 30 Rock and SNL Lorne Michaels tells the Times “I would hope he would want to go on, but we’re going to keep doing the show." And Stephen would be a seamless replacement! more ›

Well, now we know why The Donald didn't pursue his dream of leading the free world! Why would he want to take an annual salary of $400,000 that forces you to live in your office building and make hard decisions when you can curiously eat pizza in one of your many developments while pulling in $65 million a year from NBC for saying "you're fired?" more ›

Though it announced the details yesterday, NBC kicked off the big four network's annual upfronts today with some good news for those who like their crime-fighting television set in New York (to go along with the good news for those who care about democracy). Not only has the peacock killed the hated Law & Order: Los Angeles, which killed our beloved original flavor Law & Order, but they've also picked up a Maria Bello-led, NYC-set, remake of the British crime classic, Prime Suspect. Oh, and The Ghost Whisperer might join the cast of Law & Order: SVU. more ›

Earlier this month, amidst the hubbub about Katie Couric's departure from CBS, word started to spread that Couric's Today show replacement, Meredith Vieira, was planning on leaving the morning juggernaut in the fall. But now The Hollywood Reporter is saying that the former View host could leave Today as soon as June (three months before the end of her contract). She must really hate all that royal wedding coverage! more ›

30 Rock will celebrate five seasons of Reaganing, Dealbreakers and Werewolf Bar Mitzvahs tonight with their double-sized 100th episode. Michael Keaton and Condoleezza Rice will guest star in the hour-long episode, which is all about TGS trying to avoid cancellation by putting on a spectacular 100th episode. NBC is also celebrating, with a planned trio of animated 30 Rock web adventures. Below, you can watch the first one, in which Alec Baldwin’s Jack Donaghy uses his superpowers to mess with Brian Williams (who really should consider joining the cast fulltime next year): more ›

Donald Trump has been bragging about being bigger (financially, of course) than Mitt Romney and complaining that Laguardia like a third world airport—when not getting down to the bottom of President Obama's mysterious origins. But did you know that he's also been interviewing campaign managers and asking to set up meetings with evangelical leaders? OMG, 2012 is going to be yooooge. more ›

Two days after a rumor that Meredith Vieira will leave the Today Show this year, another one popped up about Matt Lauer leaving the show when his contract is up at the end of the year! But TMZ claims that Lauer is just taking advantage of NBC's desperation to keep the top morning talk show team in place and wants $25 million/year, up from his current $17 million/year. more ›

In 2009 Alec Baldwin told Playboy that he'd be leaving 30 Rock at the end of his contract, saying, "I'm done in 2012. In March 2012 I’ll wake up and say, ‘What am I going to do now?' I may finish a play or something, but I'm retiring at the wrap party." Flash forward to last night, and the actor told Vulture that not only is he done next year, but the entire show will be ending. But... we need more time with Liz Lemon! more ›

While there are rumors about Katie Couric's post-CBS News moves, now there may be a shift at her old program, the Today show. According to TV Guide, Meredith Vieira "has been in discussions with NBC News executives for several months about extending her deal, which is up in September. But the co-anchor is said to be weary of the demanding early morning hours and is ready to move on. Vieira has often said that the health of her husband, who has battled multiple sclerosis and cancer, will be a factor in considering her future on the program." more ›

Donald Trump is a friend of the Birthers. He's also a Friend of Fox. Having friends in such high places is extremely advantageous to his potential 2012 presidential run. Nothing can stop this scrappy underdog's wholesome PR campaign now except for the cruel network hacks at NBC and FOX, who may have to suspend his appearances on Celebrity Sweatshop Apprentice and Fox & Friends if he chooses to run for president. more ›

Just from watching the ads, NBC's new show The Cape looks pretty uninspired. Wronged cop goes undercover as a superhero to take the law into his own hands after learning stunts from circus folk? Too close to Batman with Dick Grayson's backstory. But to promote the show, NBC plans to drape several Brooklyn statues with red capes in order to generate some buzz for the show. Because the show takes place in Brooklyn Palm City. And we can just ignore that The Cape's cape appears to be blue. more ›

Kanye West's headlines went into syndication this week, as news outlets revisited Taylor-Swift-gate and Bush-Doesn't-Care-About-Black-People-gate (yes, those things happened long ago). One of the reporters West found himself across from was Matt Lauer on the Today show, where he didn't like the way things were being run. According to the NY Times, he taped the interview with Lauer, then preemptively criticized the program on Twitter. more ›