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Daily Archives : Feb 8, 2016

Viacom-Owned Cable Channel Has a New Name

One of Viacom’s cable channels has been renamed. Network executives announced last week that the company is renaming Palladia, which will now be known as MTV Live, Multichannel News reports. “The network, which initially launched as MTV’s MHD:Music High Definition in…

Early Ratings for Super Bowl Rank It Among the Highest of All Time

The early numbers for Sunday’s Super Bowl 50, broadcast by CBS, rank the game at near-record levels, Media Life Magazine reports. The game, in which the Denver Broncos upset the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in what many observers believe will be…

NBC Renews Drama Series

An NBC drama series that recently premiered will be back for a second season. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the network renewed “Shades of Blue,” the cop show starring Jennifer Lopez. “The pickup comes after some aggressive time-shifting…

‘Lip Sync Battle’ Teases Superstar’s Surprise Appearance — Here’s the Clip

A teaser clip posted today to promote Thursday’s “Lip Sync Battle” on Spike reveals that superstar pop singer Christina Aguilera makes a surprise appearance during Hayden Panettiere’s tribute “Lady Marmalade.” Here’s the clip …

Media Consulting Firm Names New President

A media management consulting and executive search firm known for its work with CNN, A+E Networks and other major clients has appointed a new president. Sucherman Group today announced the promotion of Jamie Waldron to the post. Erik Sorenson, CEO…

Big Turnout for ABC’s Presidential Debate

ABC drew its largest non-sports audience on a Saturday in more than 14 years for its debate among Republican presidential contenders. Variety reports that the debate, which featured the return of Donald Trump after he boycotted the recent Fox News…

Directors Guild Awards Make History

Even as the controversy over the second year of #OscarsSoWhite simmers down a few notches with the Academy’s accelerated efforts to diversify its membership, Hollywood’s major professional guilds continue to make clear statements that could be termed #NotSoWhite. The Screen…

WGA-West Event Is Beyond Words

You know it’s going to be an entertaining evening when a “fight” breaks out amongst acclaimed screenwriters of some of the most honored films this awards season. That’s what happened at the Writers Guild of America West’s Beyond Words Feb….