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    Network Axes Fall Hard on Gay Characters

    Network Axes Fall Hard on Gay Characters

    10:39 am PDT 5/11/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    "The New Normal," "Smash," "Partners," "Go On" all get the ax, while Heather Morris -- who plays bisexual on "Glee" -- doesn't have a deal to return. READ MORE

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    Katharine McPhee on 'Smash' Cancelation: 'We Had Two Great Seasons; I Loved Every Minute'

    Katharine McPhee on 'Smash' Cancelation: 'We Had Two Great Seasons; I Loved Every Minute'

    7:00 am PDT 5/11/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    “Sure, I wish that it could have five more seasons, but ... this show was a huge gift," the NBC series' star tells THR. READ MORE

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    NBC Cancels 'Smash' After Two Seasons

    NBC Cancels 'Smash' After Two Seasons

    6:52 pm PDT 5/10/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
    • Lacey Rose
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    The Broadway drama and Bob Greenblatt pet project has been dropped after its dismal second season. READ MORE

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    The 24 Hour Musicals: Theater Review

    The 24 Hour Musicals: Theater Review

    3:30 pm PDT 4/30/2013
    • Mick Stingley
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    The cabaret experiment, an offshoot of New York's long-running 24 Hour Plays, featured cast members from "30 Rock," "Smash," "Friday Night Lights" and "Saturday Night Live," along with musician Ben Folds. READ MORE

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    Katharine McPhee Starts Recording Columbia Debut

    Katharine McPhee Starts Recording Columbia Debut

    11:40 am PDT 4/24/2013
    • Chris Payne, Billboard
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    The "Smash" star is working on her third studio album. READ MORE

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    'Smash's' Krysta Rodriguez Goes to New Heights for 'Hit List' Song (Exclusive Video)

    'Smash's' Krysta Rodriguez Goes to New Heights for 'Hit List' Song (Exclusive Video)

    9:15 am PDT 3/29/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    In an exclusive clip from Tuesday's episode, the singer hangs from 30 feet up to perform a song from the hot play. READ MORE

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    'Smash's' Debra Messing to Star in CBS Comedy Pilot

    'Smash's' Debra Messing to Star in CBS Comedy Pilot

    11:29 am PDT 3/25/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    The "Will & Grace" alum will play a married mother in the network's untitled comedy from "Sex and the City" alums Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky and board the project as a co-EP. READ MORE

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    'Smash' Producers 'Disappointed' by Viewership, Stars Urge Fans to Rally

    'Smash' Producers 'Disappointed' by Viewership, Stars Urge Fans to Rally

    10:52 am PDT 3/17/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    With NBC's struggling musical drama moving to Saturdays, executive producer Neil Meron says, "The future is still up in the air." READ MORE

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    NBC Moves 'Smash' to Saturdays

    NBC Moves 'Smash' to Saturdays

    3:47 pm PDT 3/13/2013
    • Philiana Ng
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    UPDATED: NBC announces a slew of midseason shifts and changes to its schedule, including "Go On" to Thursdays and encores of "The Voice" on Sundays. READ MORE

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    Watch Video 'Smash': Are Things Looking Up for Jeremy Jordan? (Exclusive Video)

    'Smash': Are Things Looking Up for Jeremy Jordan? (Exclusive Video)

    9:00 am PST 3/7/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    In an exclusive clip from Tuesday's episode, Jimmy is convinced he's on the road to success ahead of the Fringe Festival. READ MORE

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    Watch Video 'Smash': Sean Hayes Makes His Crazy Debut (Exclusive Video)

    'Smash': Sean Hayes Makes His Crazy Debut (Exclusive Video)

    9:00 am PST 2/27/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    He'll play a TV and film star eyeing his Broadway debut in the second season of the NBC drama. READ MORE

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    'American Idol' on the Charts: Katharine McPhee Makes 'Smash' Return; Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood See Grammy Bumps

    'American Idol' on the Charts: Katharine McPhee Makes 'Smash' Return; Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood See Grammy Bumps

    11:30 am PST 2/21/2013
    • Fred Bronson
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    Season five’s runner-up has a "Bombshell" on The Billboard 200. Also: Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson enjoy improved chart fortunes thanks to music's biggest night. READ MORE

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  13. Fash Track
    Costume Designers Guild Awards: Jacqueline Durran Wins for 'Anna Karenina,' Now Oscar Costume Front-runner

    Costume Designers Guild Awards: Jacqueline Durran Wins for 'Anna Karenina,' Now Oscar Costume Front-runner

    11:57 am PST 2/20/2013
    • Elizabeth Snead
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    Anne Hathaway's disco ball memorial, an "SNL" reunion and other musings from costume design's biggest night. READ MORE

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  14. Live Feed
    Watch Video 'Smash' First Look: Jeremy Jordan Makes Waves With Christian Borle (Exclusive Video)

    'Smash' First Look: Jeremy Jordan Makes Waves With Christian Borle (Exclusive Video)

    9:00 am PST 2/20/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    The actor and his on-screen writing partner Andy Mientus talk with THR about the challenges ahead. READ MORE

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  15. 'Anna Karenina,' 'Mirror Mirror' Top Costume Designers Guild Awards

    'Anna Karenina,' 'Mirror Mirror' Top Costume Designers Guild Awards

    10:39 pm PST 2/19/2013
    • THR Staff
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    The 15th annual awards gala took place Tuesday evening. READ MORE

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  16. Live Feed
    TV Ratings: 'The Americans,' 'The Following' Lead Midseason's Top DVR Performers

    TV Ratings: 'The Americans,' 'The Following' Lead Midseason's Top DVR Performers

    1:35 pm PST 2/12/2013
    • Michael O'Connell
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    The latest time-delayed returns have the FX drama recouping episode-two losses, while the Fox freshman surges ahead of most broadcast competition -- and what about "Smash?" READ MORE

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  17. Whiteout: East Coast Blizzard Wreaks Havoc on BAFTAs, Grammys

    Whiteout: East Coast Blizzard Wreaks Havoc on BAFTAs, Grammys

    6:33 pm PST 2/7/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    The ASC Awards, Kids Emmys and Sci-Tech Oscars also are set for this weekend; meanwhile, at least one designer has already rescheduled a Fashion Week runway show. READ MORE

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  18. Bastard Machine
    Why It Doesn't Matter Whether You Like 'Community' -- or Tons of Other NBC Shows

    Why It Doesn't Matter Whether You Like 'Community' -- or Tons of Other NBC Shows

    12:50 pm PST 2/7/2013
    • Tim Goodman
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    What goes up ... READ MORE

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    Why Even DVR Won't Save 'Smash' Ratings (Analysis)

    Why Even DVR Won't Save 'Smash' Ratings (Analysis)

    12:59 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Michael O'Connell
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    The NBC drama would need an unprecedented surge (triple digits!) to salvage its catastrophic premiere. READ MORE

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  20. Bastard Machine
    Tim Goodman on TV's Newest Trend: 'Hate Watching'

    Tim Goodman on TV's Newest Trend: 'Hate Watching'

    2:49 pm PST 2/5/2013
    • Tim Goodman
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    Watching anything just to complain about its faults seems like a colossal waste of time -- and with so much great television, who has time to squander? READ MORE

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