Carrie Mathison is back on for at least another year. Showtime has just renewed “Homeland” for a third season. (Deadline)

Another, very different, show also got a third season pickup: Fox’s “The X Factor.” (Vulture)

Filed under “well it was worth a shot”: Jay-Z and Beyonce’s attempt to get the name “Blue Ivy” trademarked failed. (MTV)

In what could potentially be incredibly badass, Michael Fassbender has been cast as the lead in an upcoming “Assassin’s Creed” (based on the video game) project. (The Hollywood Reporter)

Lil Wayne sang “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” during last night’s SF Giants/St. Louis Cardinals game. It was… special (watch below). (Stereogum)

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