For the first time in years, ratings juggernaut MKR has had serious competition. And it was no accident.

With ratings going from bad to worse, Loser has finally been booted from its evening slot.

Spoiler alert: For what might be the first time ever, GoT released a trailer without any spoilers.

The best drama and comedy series from around the world are coming to ACMI in July, courtesy of the French

Channel Nine has been slapped on the wrist after broadcasting a gambling commercial during a screening of The Spiderwick Chronicles.

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Revenge is a dish best served cold, as comic genius Tracey Ullman no doubt knows only too well.

Sky News has apologised "unreservedly" to broadcaster Wendy Harmer and its own employee Kristina Keneally after Mark Latham made on-air claims about both women.

Does a well-worn British class cliche hold this fast-paced drama back?

There is a scene in the truly excellent new television series Feud in which the legendary Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper sashays into a chic Beverly Hills restaurant, her feathery hat all a flutter, to meet Whatever Happened To Baby Jane director Robert Aldrich.

Anthony LaPaglia and Melanie Lynskey cast as leads in multicultural drama Sunshine.

Yep, he actually said the word slut on national television. But he has since come out claiming that a My Kitchen Rules producer tried "blackmailing" him into expanding upon the comment as part of the show's continual push to paint him a villain for the sake of ratings.

Have reality show contestants supplanted the "legit" stars of Australian TV?

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Australians would rather bag the Logies than reward good talent. Why?

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Ten has already axed the struggling show from Sundays. It hasn't helped.

What do the heads of Sydney's top dance schools think of the screen hit Dance Academy?

Is Todd Sampson's new science show "pointless"?

Our pick of the best of the small screen this week.

It's all in the ears, apparently.

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Sky News bosses are dealing with compounding controversies sparked by Mark Latham.

Last year, when Talitha Cummins took leave from Weekend Sunrise to give birth, her colleagues urged a speedy return. This exchange could prove crucial in a looming court stoush between Seven West Media and Cummins, who claims she was unfairly dismissed nine weeks into her maternity leave.

Life in the real world, but miles apart from each other, proves too much for some of the remaining couples.

The reality show host is due to be sentenced in May for a range of charges including smuggling Australian currency.

The award-winning TV and film writer seemed shocked when the much-discussed subject of diversity and gender equity was raised recently.

Sky News has earned a slap on the wrist from the media regulator after a pro-marriage equality ad was aired on The Bolt Report without an appropriate disclosure.