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‘Idol’ Producers Draw Up ‘Line’ Plans

The producers of “American Idol” and “America’s Got Talent” are planning to bring back “What’s My Line?” according to David Hasselhoff, the New York Post reports. Hasselhoff told WABC Radio he’s in talks to join the show’s panel, the newspaper…

MTV ‘Homecoming’ for Veterans

MTV’s voter campaign “Choose or Lose” will feature an hourlong special about veterans, “Homecoming,” on Monday night, the New York Times reports. Musician Kanye West and MTV correspondent Sway Calloway will visit the homes of three veterans, the newspaper says….

Nelly to Guest on ‘CSI: NY’

Rapper Nelly will film a multi-episode arc for “CSI: NY,” Entertainment Weekly reports. He will play a club owner and informant to Mac and his team, the magazine says. —Vlada Gelman

Redlasso Suspends Blogger Services

Redlasso will suspend its video search and clipping services for bloggers while it battles a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by NBC and Fox News Channel, Reuters reports. The company will continue to offer business-targeted services, in addition to continuing talks…

Tuck May Replace Morningstar at CW

The CW’s Rob Tuck is the frontrunner to replace advertising sales head Bill Morningstar, who is expected to depart for the MLB Network, MediaWeek reports, citing unnamed sources. If Tuck does not take over, ad sales for The CW could…

Franco, Maguire Tapped for New Shows

Dave Franco has signed on as a regular to Fox’s new comedy series “Do Not Disturb,” the Hollywood Reporter says. Meanwhile, Sean Maguire has nabbed the lead role in Comedy Central’s “Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire,” as…

Hallmark, Fox Ink Card Deal

Hallmark has signed a deal with Fox’s licensing department for exclusive access to the studio’s library of film and TV titles, Daily Variety reports. The agreement doesn’t cover “Family Guy,” which has a deal with American Greetings, but does include…

Leno Finale to Hike Ad Prices

Commercial spots during Jay Leno’s final night on NBC could attract as much as $200,000 for 30 seconds, according to media executives, Media Daily News reports. “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” usually rakes in $40,000 to $60,000 for a…

Groups Launch DTV Coalition for Advertisers

Several broadcasters and advertisers have formed a coalition to prepare the advertising community for the transition to digital TV, TVNewsday reports. The group includes the American Association of Advertising Agencies, the Association of National Advertisers, the National Association of Broadcasters…

Jones Exits Petry Media

Earl Jones has stepped down as Petry Media Corp.’s president and CEO, TVNewsday reports. Van Napolitano, head of Petry Television, will take over for Jones, while Steve Capozzoli will step in as the managing director of Petry Television, the Web…