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'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:38:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

'Storage Wars' Star Sues A&E, Calls Show A "Fraud"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:30:02 +0000

Fans of reality TV often walk a strange tightrope, accepting in the back of their minds that the events being presented are somewhat staged, or even edited to appear more dramatic than they really are. That line isn't often called into question, but 'Storage Wars' star Dave Hester is fighting back against A&E for his recent dismissal, the cause of which was apparently complaints to the show's producers of “fraud on the public." Does his $3.75 million dollar lawsuit have a case?

A&E Decides To Cancel 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' Show After Failed Negotiations

Chris Reed — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:10:18 +0000

TMZ is reporting that Dog "The Bounty Hunter" Champman may soon have plenty of time on his hands. The reason being, word out is that he and the A&E network cannot and have not reached a deal to re-sign the show.

Lil Boosie Reaches Out To 'Beyond Scared Straight' Teen From Behind Bars [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:22:19 +0000

Recently, on an episode of A&E's 'Beyond Scared Straight' a young boy named Alex attributed his life of crime to wanting to be like his role model, incarcerated rapper Lil' Boosie. The Baton Rouge rapper heard about this while in prison and decided to reach out, even if it meant doing it from behind bars.