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Daily Archives : Apr 23, 2008

Globes Will Spin Early in 2009

The Golden Globes are set to return earlier than ever next year after being deflated by the Writers Guild of America strike earlier this year, the Hollywood Reporter says. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association plans to hold its awards show,…

Election News Boosts CNN

Election coverage has helped push CNN past Fox News Channel for the first time since 2001 in March, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. But analysts question how the network will hold up after the race is decided.

‘Love’ Yields ‘Money’ for VH1

VHI is preparing a spin off of its reality series “Flavor of Love” called “I Love Money,” Daily Variety reports. Instead of looking for romance, contestants in the new show will compete for cash prizes, the trade magazine says.

Web Helps ‘South Park’ Stay Relevant

Comedy Central’s long-running cartoon “South Park” has successfully bridged the gap from the pre-Internet era to now both in its latest episodes on cable and with its new Web site, the Los Angeles Times says. Co-creator Trey Stone says he’s…

Taking On iTunes Tough for Amazon

Amazon.com Inc. may provide data on how its digital-media initiatives are faring as it announces quarterly earnings Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reports. Deutsche Bank estimates Amazon has invested $300 million on its downloading service over the past three years,…

NBC Adds Year to NHL Deal

NBC Sports exercised an option to extend its contract with the National Hockey League, deciding to carry the 2008-2009 season after a resurgence in the sport’s ratings. “There have been positive signs for the league, both on and off the…