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TV Review: 'Superstars of Dance' on NBC -
Washington Post, The | 30 minutes ago
If Sunday night's premiere of "Superstars of Dance" is any guide, you'll need a strong stomach -- and preferably an empty one -- to watch the rest of the series. NBC's foray into the realm of dance competition might not exactly feature "superstars," but where the dancing falls short, you can count...... (more)
2009 a make or break year for UK media
Telegraph (London) | 34 minutes ago
'Regional newspapers to collapse”, “Television in freefall” and “Media group calls in administrators”. These are just some of the grim predictions for the year ahead.... (more)
Cable firm Broadstripe files for bankruptcy
Sun (Baltimore), The | 36 minutes ago
Broadstripe LLC, a cable operator serving customers in northern Anne Arundel County , filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday to restructure debt. The St. Louis-based company, which also provides Internet and phone service, said it expects no disruption to service while it reorganizes. Besides serving customers in areas including Glen Burnie , Severna Park , Linthicum , Crofton and Pasadena, Broadstripe operates in Michigan , Washington and Oregon . As of late 2007, about...... (more)
BBC confirms Jonathan Ross's return dateBBC confirms Jonathan Ross's return date
Guardian (London), The | 1 hour 2 minutes ago
Jonathan Ross's Friday night chatshow will return to BBC1 on 23 January following his three month-suspension over the "Sachsgate" row.... (more)
Mattel unit named licensee for HIT's Thomas & Friends
Globe and Mail (Toronto), The | 1 hour 3 minutes ago
HIT Entertainment Ltd., the owner of British children's character Bob the Builder, named Fisher-Price as the global master toy licensee for Thomas & Friends. Fisher-Price, a unit of Mattel Inc., will start distributing the first line of products in 2010 and will expand as the rights of existing licensees expire, according to a statement from HIT. The licence rights exclude Japan, the statement said. HIT Entertainment is owned by Apax Partners Worldwide LLP, a private equity firm. Thomas & Fri...... (more)
DR Congo rebels 'oust Gen Nkunda'
BBC | 3 hours 2 minutes ago
Officers in eastern DR Congo's main rebel group say they have ousted leader Gen Laurent Nkunda - a claim he denies.... (more)
NBC scores Bush's 'Soundtrack' - Variety.com
Variety | 3 hours 7 minutes ago
NBC's in tune with scribe Jared Bush's music-themed drama project "Soundtrack."... (more)
General Mills puts its weight behind NBC's 'Biggest Loser'
USA TODAY | 3 hours 7 minutes ago
The seventh edition of NBC's The Biggest Loser begins tonight with new licensing tie-ins and General Mills as a first-time advertiser.... (more)
Courtroom drama could alter Hispanic TV programming
Providence Journal (R.I.), The | 3 hours 17 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES In a trial that could change the landscape of Hispanic television in the United States, broadcasting giant Univision Communications Inc., which is primarily owned by Providence-based Providence Equity Partners, squares off today against the supplier of its popular telenovelas, Grupo Televisa SA.... (more)
HBO joins 'Shameless' team - Variety.com
Variety | 5 hours 42 minutes ago
HBO is teaming with Warner Bros. and writer-producer John Wells on a U.S. version of Blighty's iconic blue-collar TV drama "Shameless."... (more)
Steve Jobs has hormone imbalance, will remain Apple CEO - Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake Tribune (Utah), The | 5 hours 52 minutes ago
San Jose, Calif. » In an unprecedented letter to Apple investors and consumers Monday, Chief Executive Steve Jobs revealed that a hormone imbalance is "robbing" his body of proteins, causing him to drastically lose weight and triggering deep concern about his health in recent months.... (more)
NBC bumps Ann Coulter, denies conspiracy
Reuters | 5 hours 55 minutes ago
By Paul J. GoughNEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - NBC News denied Monday that conservative author Ann Coulter has been banned from the network after "Today" dropped her from Tuesday's program because of breaking-news events.... (more)
FBI touts largest hiring blitz ever - Jan. 5, 2009
CNNmoney.com/Fortune | 8 hours 24 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Despite a bleak economic environment featuring wide-ranging layoffs and rising unemployment, the nation's premier law enforcement agency is touting "one of the largest hiring blitzes in our 100-year history."... (more)
Adrian Lester: Back on the Hustle
Independent (London), The | 8 hours 26 minutes ago
Millions of TV viewers love him as Mickey, the suave, silver-tongued conman in BBC1's Hustle. Thousands of theatregoers flocked to his electrifying performances in Hamlet and Sweeney Todd. And movie critics were blown away by his star turn in Primary Colors. Few black actors have moved beyond racial stereotypes as deftly as Adrian Lester. Christina Patterson meets him... (more)
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