After critics claimed that News Corp.’s $1 million donation to the Republican Governors Association proved the company isn’t as fair and balanced as it claims, Fox News has agreed to air an ad critical of the donation, the Hollywood Reporter…
The cast of "My Boys" may be having a tough day, and not just because TBS canceled the show after four seasons, reports Joe Flint in the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. Earlier this year, TBS declined to release…
Discovery Communications has issued a press release touting being named as one of the "10 Best Places to Work" by Working Mother magazine, providing awkward timing given the recent hostage situation at its headquarters, reports Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com. The…
Time Warner Cable and Cox Communications are in discussions about swapping cable systems in California valued at $2 billion as well as negotiating a broader alliance, reports Reuters. The discussions are aimed at helping the companies compete more effectively against…
The Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood has asked the Federal Communications Commission to block a cartoon television show because the group claims it’s only an ad for Skechers children’s shoes, reports the Associated Press. The show, called "Zevo-3," is…
New Jersey lawmakers are mulling ways to save public broadcaster New Jersey Network, as Gov. Chris Christie is proposing to cut its $11 million subsidy, reports the Star-Ledger. Some of the ideas include selling the licenses to an existing broadcaster,…
The Australian vacation package Oprah Winfrey is giving to her audience has already paid a small dividend, reports Deadline.com. The premiere of the final season of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" drew a 6.8 rating and 17 share, representing a 3%…
Popcorn is so passe with independent video-rental stores. According to a story in the Hollywood Reporter, more than 3,500 independently owned stores, or 35% of total independent outlets, have added a tanning bed to keep customers returning–and to add profits….
Lindsay Lohan is reportedly in talks for a gig that has the potential to put her career back in the spotlight, even though it probably would include (again) making fun of her legal problems and substance-related issues. The New York…
Google’s newly unveiled quicker search design isn’t likely to result in users having plenty of extra time, says Quentin Hardy on Forbes.com. Instead, he says, it will probably just convince people to search more. The article hails the new search…