Variety TV editor Michael Schneider is leaving the publication to join TV Guide magazine as its Los Angeles bureau chief, reports TheWrap.com. Schneider has worked at Variety since 1999 and held the title of TV editor during that time, the…
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has tapped New York-based SRG Ventures to manage the creation of licenced products that will feature her name, starting with flashy jewelry and giant sunglasses and expanding into perfume, swimwear, handbags, and more, reports the New York…
Betsy Morgan, who served as chief executive of the liberal-leaning Huffington Post for two years, has been tapped by Glenn Beck to run his new Web site, The Blaze, reports The New York Times’ Media Decoder blog. The Blaze, four…
Comcast today announced plans to roll out in-home streaming of live and on-demand content for the Apple iPad and Android-powered tablets. The service, slated to debut later this year, will enable customers to watch live news, TV shows and movies…
As part of a corporate effort to distance itself from a strict association with its signature product, one of the most recognized companies in the world has redesigned its logo. The change by Starbucks includes eliminating the words “Starbucks Coffee”…
Another 25 stations have signed on to air “Anderson” beginning in fall 2011, it was announced to day by Ken Werner, president, and Rick Meril, executive VP and general sales manager, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. The Anderson Cooper-hosted talk…
Emmy Award-winning talk show host and infomercial star Montel Williams was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after he was found with a drug pipe at the General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee as he went through security Tuesday, the…
An ESPN sportscaster who has been at the all-sports network for more than 20 years has been fired after he reportedly made sexist comments followed by an expletive to sideline reporter Jeannine Edwards, reports The Washington Post. The fired sportscaster…
One of the hallmarks of New York City that’s been featured in everything from famous romantic movies to a memorable episode of "Seinfeld" is the horse-drawn carriages that can be hired for rides in Central Park. Lea Michele, the "Glee" star who…
Oprah Winfrey’s new cable network, OWN, is expected to be profitable in its first year, according to co-owner Discovery Communications, reports The New York Times’ Media Decoder blog. Discovery previously had said not to expect the venture to turn a…