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MTV Nets Plan Hurricane Relief

MTV, VH1 and CMT announced a Hurricane Katrina relief campaign to raise money for the American Red Cross and other organizations. A live special will be aired on Sept. 10 across all three networks featuring Ludacris, Green Day, Gretchen Wilson,…

NBC to Televise Hurricane Relief Telethon

NBC Universal Television Group announced Tuesday it is scheduling a live benefit special to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.“A Concert for Hurricane Relief” will air in high definition Friday, Sept. 2, at 8 p.m. (ET) on NBC,…

Free Political Spots in Play in Multicast Wrangling

Legislation requiring cable TV operators to carry all of the free TV signals that broadcasters multicast on their new digital TV channels could clear the way for an agreement under which broadcasters would provide free air time for political candidates.That…

Goldman Named CNBC’s Public Relations VP

Kevin Goldman, a longtime media reporter before he joined the corporate communications world, has been named CNBC’s public relations VP, effective Sept. 6. He succeeds Amy Zelvin, who has been named NBC Universal Digital Media communications VP. Mr. Goldman covered…

Rumsfeld to Appear on ‘Letterman’

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has been booked to make his maiden appearance Tuesday, Sept. 6, on CBS’s “Late Show With David Letterman.”

Big 3 Slate Katrina Specials

Coverage of the effects of Hurricane Katrina will move into prime time on the Big 3 broadcast networks tonight. CBS News’ “48 Hours” will produce a special set to air from 8-8:30 p.m. (ET) and anchored from New Orleans by…

Cartoon Net Announces Andre 3000 Show

Cartoon Network has started production on an as-yet-untitled prime-time series created by Andre Benjamin, aka Andre 3000 of OutKast, and Tom Lynch. Twelve half-hour episodes have been ordered for the series, about a group of musically gifted kids. Mr. Benjamin…

CBS Wins Week in Total Viewers, Ties Fox in Adults 18-49

CBS and Fox tied for the top spot for the week ended Aug. 28 in the adults 18 to 49 demographic, but CBS took the No. 1 title in total viewers.Helping to lead CBS was a Thursday repeat of “CSI,”…

Icahn May Be Eyeing Time Warner Stock Purchase

In a move that could help force change at media giant Time Warner, billionaire investor Carl Icahn may be preparing to make a tender offer to buy up to 10 percent of Time Warner’s outstanding shares.According to several reports, Mr….

‘Rome’ Builds HBO

HBO’s new historical drama “Rome” was seen by 3.8 million total viewers Sunday night (2.1 million in the 18 to 49 demo), according to Nielsen Media Research. Though not record-setting for a series premiere, the episode drew more viewers than…