The Federal Communications Commission has instituted a rule that will require TV stations to provide contact information for viewers who have questions about closed captioning, TVNewsday reports. The ruling, published Nov. 7, sets out guidelines on how stations should handle…
The TVNewser blog is reporting that Joe Scarborough is in negotiations with Citadel Broadcasting to bring the “Morning Joe” show to WABC-AM in New York. If the deal is finalized, a radio version of the MSNBC program, complete with co-host…
Sezmi Corp., which is trying to put together an interactive, multichannel station for over-the-air distribution, announced that it received $33 million in funding, according to TVNewsday. Sezmi is attempting to deliver 35 to 40 cable channels and an extensive list…
Tyler Perry Studios and the Writers Guild of America have reached a contract agreement after more than five months of negotiations. The WGA was the last union with which the independent production company needed to make a deal. Tyler Perry…
Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg said SAG will conduct a strike authorization vote in December, inching the union closer to the brink of a strike. Mr. Rosenberg made the announcement via e-mail and video message Wednesday. “Now, per the…
CNN host Larry King is the latest celebrity to land a guest turn on NBC’s “30 Rock.” Mr. King has quietly filmed an appearance on NBC’s Tina Fey comedy, a person familiar with the casting confirmed. He plays himself in…
People.com is reporting that Cobie Smulders of CBS’ “How I Met Your Mother” is expecting her first child with her boyfriend, actor Taran Killiam. Her “HIMYM” co-star, Alyson Hannigan, announced her pregnancy just over a month ago. No word on…
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has promoted Bernie Young to executive VP and general manager of broadcasting. He will be responsible for the company’s TV programming and operations, including “The Martha Stewart Show,” “Everyday Food” and “Everyday Baking From Everyday Food”…
Courtney Holt, formerly executive VP of digital music for MTV Networks, has been named president of MySpace Music, says Reuters. MySpace Music is a joint venture between parent company News Corp. and the four major record companies to provide exclusive…