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Rosie O’ Donnell Closer to Solo Show

By Melissa Grego, Michele Greppi, and Chris Pursell Rosie O’ Donnell will likely take her first steps toward returning to a solo talk show in the next four to six months.The contract that the controversial co-host of ABC’s “The View”…

‘Women Rule the World’ for Fox

Fox has ordered up another headline-grabbing reality concept: A new show where women rule male slaves. “When Women Rule the World” features a group of male contestants in a remote, primitive location, where they will be ruled by a group…

‘Survivor’ Renewed for Two More Seasons

Despite some ratings drain in recent years, CBS has ordered two more seasons of its reality kingpin “Survivor.”The new seasons will mark the 15th and 16th editions of the series and will air during the 2007-08 season.The most recent installment,…

Martin Wants FCC to Review Cable Ownership

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin is suggesting his agency needs to finish its long delayed review of cable ownership limits or add cable ownership questions to the ongoing examination of other media ownership rules.Speaking to reporters after an…

NBCU’s Cotton to Chair Piracy Coalition

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is tapping NBC Universal Executive VP and General Counsel Rick Cotton to lead its Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy, signaling the broadcast community’s growing concern about the piracy issue.“Rick brings to the coalition extensive experience…

Fox News Audio Feed Available to Cingular Subscribers

Fox News consumers on the go can take Fox News Channel with them via a new live, continuous audio feed to cellular devices.Under a deal with Single Touch Interactive announced Wednesday by Jeremy Steinberg, VP of digital media sales and…

‘Idol’ Premiere Scores for Fox

“American Idol” returned stronger than ever Tuesday night, obliterating the competition with a 15.7 rating among adults 18 to 49.That’s up slightly from last year’s 15.3 rating, according to preliminary Nielsen Media Research figures. The two-hour premiere gave Fox an…

UTA, Veoh Join in Talent Venture

In one of the first partnerships between a Hollywood talent agency and an online video site, United Talent Agency struck a deal with Veoh networks to find new talent online and to showcase digital content from UTA clients.Veoh board member…

NBC Orders Improv Series

NBC has ordered six episodes of an improvisational comedy format from FremantleMedia North America called “Thank God You’re Here.”The hour-long series goes into production immediately and NBC plans to premiere the program by the end of the season. NBC announced…

Fox Sports Executives Get New Duties

Bob Thompson, president of Fox Sports Networks, has been named president of Fox National Cable Sports Networks.In his new position, Mr. Thompson will oversee Speed, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports Espanol, Fuel TV, three Fox College Sports nets and the…