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Adalian Column: Doesn’t Hollywood Realize We’re in a Recession?
If America’s headed for another Great Depression, somebody better tell Hollywood’s celebrity class. While millions suffer through unemployment—and the rest of us wonder if we’ll be next—more than a few residents of Hollywoodland apparently have decided that now would be…
Alcohol, Sex Find Commercial Space
Media outlets are changing their stance on prohibiting certain kinds of ads after the traditional staples have begun cutting back on spending, the Los Angeles Times reports. During commercials for last Sunday’s Grammy Awards, viewers in Los Angeles saw spots…
‘Grey’s’ Stars Not Heading Out
“Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes denied rumors that series stars Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight are leaving the show, People reports. Rhimes said at Thursday’s NAACP Image Awards that news of the actors’ departure was “taken out of context” in…
Disney World Unveils ‘Idol’ Park
Disney World has opened its “American Idol”-themed Idol Experience attraction, USA Today reports. The opening event Thursday united all seven previous winners and other contestants from the Fox singing competition for the first time ever, USA Today notes. —Sergio Ibarra
Comcast Execs Forgo 2009 Raises
Comcast Corp.’s top executives will forgo their annual raises this year, Reuters reports. The company made the announcement in a regulatory filing; it will affect compensation packages for CEO Brian Roberts, chief financial officer Michael Angelakis, chief operating officer Stephen…
Sykes to Perform for White House Correspondents
Comedic actress Wanda Sykes has been tapped to perform at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner May 9, the Associated Press reports. “The first thing I did when they asked me to do this gig—I made sure my taxes…
Boston’s WHDH Axes 11 p.m News Team
WHDH-TV in Boston has reshuffled its 11 p.m. news team after the channel’s ratings during the time period began to plunge, the Boston Globe reports. The station has let its late-night anchors and executive news producer go, the newspaper says….