NEW YORK – The soup stand that inspired the Soup Nazi episode on Seinfeld reopened in New York City on Tuesday, six years after its famously brusque owner shut it down and licensed his recipes to a franchising company.
Soup chef Al Yeganeh no longer owns or operates the store, but company officials say he remains deeply involved in the business.
‘Damages’ finds home on DirecTV
Damages, the award-winning legal thriller, has won a reprieve after three low-rated seasons on FX, which was expected to cancel it.
DirecTV and Sony Pictures Television announced Monday that the series will return for 20 episodes spanning two seasons. Glenn Close, Rose Byrne and other stars will return for the new episodes, which will air exclusively on DirecTVs satellite service.
Playboy launches safe-for-work site
Finally, something for those guys who say they read Playboy for the articles: a chance to prove it.
Playboy Enterprises Inc. on Tuesday launched TheSmokingJacket.com, which swears it will be safe to browse while at work.
NBC to host education summit
NBC News is convening a summit with education and political leaders.
Education Nation will be air online, and is part of a week of programming on NBC Universal networks the week of Sept. 27.