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Jonathan Franzen’s Latest Novel Reportedly Will Be Oprah’s Book Club Pick; If So It Would End Her Dispute With the Writer

Oprah Winfrey willl reportedly pick Jonathan Franzen’s latest novel, "Freedom," as the final selection for the book club she does on her syndicated TV show, reports the New York Post. Nine years ago, Winfrey rescinded her decision to pick Franzen’s "The Corrections" on-the-air after hearing…

In Face of Lukewarm Sales and Challenges from Droid Phones and iPhones, Bets AGAINST Stock of BlackBerry Maker Have Doubled Since April

It’s not only consumers who appear to prefer Apple’s iPhone devices that use Google’s Android software to Research in Motion Ltd.’s BlackBerry, but also skeptical investors, according to Bloomberg News. Bets against Research in Motion stock–known as taking a short…

With Strong Early Sales, 90% of Super Bowl Ads Are Sold on Fox, With Prices of About $3 Million

The Super Bowl, which will be on Fox in 2011, has already sold more than 90% of its advertising time with prices running at about $3 million for a 30-second spot, reports Reuters. The strong demand suggests that the economy…

‘Idol’ Allows Online Auditions for First Time Ever; We Let You Know the Song Choices Available

For the first time ever, ‘American Idol’ will allow contestants to audition for the show online, it’s been announced by show producers 19 Entertainment, FremantleMedia North America and Fox Broadcasting.  To see the song list available for the online auditions, click…

Grad Student Beats Mark Set by ‘Jeopardy!’ King Ken Jennings

All things come to an end, including one of Ken Jennings’ "Jeopardy!" records–his mark as the top single-day winner ever with $75,000. A graduate student from the University of Delaware has topped that mark, reports TV Guide. Roger Craig, a…

‘I Love Money’ to Return to VH1 Following Murder Scandal

VH1 has quietly brought back the competition show "I Love Money" starting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, a year after a contestant on the program was involved in a murder-suicide, reports the New York Daily News. The third season of the…

Bridalplasty: Reality Show Ideas Continue to Break Barriers as New E! Program Combines Wedding Competition With Plastic Surgery

E! has ordered a series that combines a wedding competition with  plastic surgery, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The show, "Bridalplasty," will pit would-be brides in wedding-themed challenges to win plastic surgery procedures, the story says. The last remaining woman will win…

Michael Jackson’s Mom and 3 Kids Sue Concert Promoter, Saying Grueling Rehearsal Schedule and Poor Medical Care Caused Jackson’s Death; Claims Singer Was ‘Shivering and Disoriented’ in Rehearsal

"Michael Jackson’s three children and mother, Katherine, are suing concert promoter AEG Live for allegedly strong-arming the singer into poor medical care and imposing a grueling rehearsal schedule that led to his death," says People magazine. The article continues, "By…

News Corp. President Chase Carey Says FX and Nat Geo Need Higher Fees From Their Distributors

Chase Carey, president and chief operating officer of News Corp., says the company needs to get more money from distributors for its cable networks, FX and National Geographic in particular, accoring to Joe Flint writing in the Los Angeles Times’…

Report: Apple Expected to Announce Newspaper Subscription Service

"Apple is expected to announce soon a new subscription plan for newspapers, which hope tablets like the iPad will eventually provide a new source of profit as media companies struggle with declining print circulation and advertising revenue." So says MercuryNews.com….