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Emilia Clarke, Anna Chlumsky share their reactions to their Emmy nominations

Emilia Clarke of 'Game of Thrones' and Anna Chlumsky from 'Veep' discuss their feelings about receiving Emmy nods. Check out reactions from other actors below.
Emmy nominations make history as online-only 'House of Cards' receives major nominations

The Emmy nominations were led by 'American Horror Story: Asylum' and 'Game of Thrones,' which scored 17 and 16 nods, respectively. The Emmy nominations also honored series such as 'Mad Men' and 'Downton Abbey.'
'Sharknado 2': 10 of the best ideas for a sequel title

The network Syfy is letting fans choose the subtitle for the sequel 'Sharknado 2.' Here are some that have been suggested so far.
'Sharknado 2': The Syfy movie is getting a sequel

'Sharknado 2' has been greenlit, says network Syfy, and it will premiere in 2014. 'Sharknado 2' will center on sharks falling from the sky in New York City.
Your product could appear here

Digital product placement, in which items can be added to a show after it already aired, are networks' answer to viewers fast-forwarding through commercials.
Glee convention becomes a memorial for Cory Monteith

A 'Glee' convention in London turned into a place for fans to be together after news broke of 'Glee' star Cory Monteith's death.
Jenny McCarthy is the new co-host on 'The View'

Jenny McCarthy will join Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, and Sherri Shepherd on 'The View.' Jenny McCarthy joins the show following the departure of Elisabeth Hasselbeck and as Joy Behar plans to leave.
Leighton Meester will not reprise her 'Veronica Mars' role in the film

Leighton Meester originally played a popular student at Veronica's high school, but Leighton Meester's role has been recast because of scheduling conflicts, according to the show's creator Rob Thomas.
'Orange Is The New Black': What do critics think of the Netflix original series?

'Orange Is The New Black' was recently renewed by Netflix for a second season ahead of its premiere. 'Orange Is The New Black' stars Taylor Schilling.
Idris Elba discusses 'Pacific Rim' and starring as Nelson Mandela in a new biopic

Idris Elba says seeing director Guillermo del Toro's film 'Pan's Labyrinth' inspired him to get involved with the director for the movie 'Pacific Rim.' Idris Elba will also play Nelson Mandela in the movie 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.'
'The Bridge' actor Demián Bichir discusses his role on the Danish-Swedish TV adaptation

'The Bridge' stars Demián Bichir and Diane Kruger as police detectives investigating a crime which took place on a bridge between Mexico and the US. Because 'The Bridge' is on cable, 'there's a wider variety of things you can talk about,' Bichir says.
'Siberia' TV show gets discouraging ratings while 'Under the Dome' flourishes

The 'Siberia' TV show, a scripted program centered on a fictitious reality show which is airing on NBC, got lackluster ratings for its series premiere, while 'Under the Dome' was the top-rated program. The 'Siberia' TV show premiered July 1.
Jennifer Garner enters producing deal with Warner Bros. television

Jennifer Garner is working with Warner Bros. Television and will serve as executive producer on projects which are developed through the deal. Jennifer Garner is also slated to star in the films 'Dallas Buyers Club' and 'Imagine.'
Kaley Cuoco, Kate Bosworth and others will serve as 'Project Runway' guest judges

Kaley Cuoco, Sigourney Weaver, and others will serve as guest judges on 'Project Runway' while mentor Tim Gunn will have more screen time. Kaley Cuoco stars on 'The Big Bang Theory' while Sigourney Weaver was recently seen in the TV show 'Political Animals.'
Alyssa Milano will host 'Project Runway All Stars'

Alyssa Milano, who has her own clothing and jewelry line, will host the third season of the show. Alyssa Milano is the third host in three seasons of the reality program.
'Under the Dome,' a high-profile drama, makes its debut during a packed summer TV season

'Under the Dome,' a CBS series based on Stephen King's novel, began airing this month. In previous years, 'Under the Dome' might have been saved for the fall, but TV programming for the summer months is getting increasingly competitive, say executives.
'Mad Men' season finale draws big ratings

The 'Mad Men' sixth season finale matched the record high of last season. 'Mad Men' is scheduled to air its last season in 2014.
'Devious Maids': What are critics saying?

'Devious Maids,' the new Lifetime show which debuted June 23, has been slammed by some for embracing stereotypes, while others say it's simply a fun show. 'Devious Maids' follows five Latina women who work for the rich and powerful in Beverly Hills.
Selma Blair leaves the Charlie Sheen comedy 'Anger Management'

Selma Blair is leaving the show as it's about halfway through its 90-episode order from FX. Selma Blair played a therapist and co-worker of Sheen's character.
Russell Brand's FX late-night show will most likely not be returning

Russell Brand's show 'Brand X With Russell Brand,' a late-night program which aired on FX beginning in 2012, will probably not return for another season, according to FX executives. The network is developing a new series with Russell Brand based on the comedian's life.