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Bill O’Reilly Steps Back from Web Ad for Financial Newsletter

After a financial columnist at CBS MoneyWatch questioned why Bill O’Reilly had loaned his name to an advertisement promoting a financial newsletter sold by the conservative Web site Newsmax, O’Reilly is stepping back from the Web ad, reports the New York Times. …

Spencer Pratt Writing Tell-All About Ex

Spencer Pratt, 26, is planning on writing a tell-all book about his relationship with Heidi Montag, who filed for divorce in July after one year of marriage, reports USmagazine.com. But Montag says she’s looking into her legal options, reports TMZ.com….

Nothing is More Important Than Communicating About Your Brand. Is the Press Release, As You’ve Known It, Dead? This Is a Must-Read on the Future of Public Relations and Social Media

The modern press release, as we know it, was created in 1906. Is the Internet, with the advent of social media, finally changing the face of public relations? That’s the subject of and article titled "The Future of Public Relations and Social Media"…

Will Larry King Stick Around Longer?

It’s possible that Larry King will delay his departure from CNN until the end of the year, instead of leaving in the fall, as his widely thought replacement, Piers Morgan, is reportedly having trouble getting a work visa, reports the…

‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Star Blames Show for Financial Stress

"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is blaming the show for her family’s continuing financial problems, reports PopEater.com. According to a friend of hers, the star believes if she hadn’t gained fame from the Bravo show, her…

PC World Says About New Verizon iPad FiOS App: ‘You might want to skip it for now.’ Plus, Here are Lots of Other Choices for Streaming Video on an iPad

PCWorld has taken a look at the new Verizon iPad FiOS app and comes to this conclusion: It an app "you might want to skip for now." The article, written by Brennon Slattery, says, "The app’s restrictions — including a…

Spy Drama Receives Second-Season Order from USA After One Month on Air

After just a month since its debut, the spy drama "Covert Affairs" has received a second-season order from USA Network, reports B&C. The show, which debuted July 13, hit a series high on Aug. 17 when 5.4 million viewers tuned…

Report: Television Advertising Sales Predicted to Remain Healthy in 2nd Half of Year

Television advertising sales should remain strong in the second half of the year, The Hollywood Reporter reports, citing TV executives, Wall Street analysts and entertainment company CEOs. Scatter ad pricing "looks to be pacing up 15%-20% on average while the…

‘Boogie Nights’ Star, ‘Entourage’ Producers, Controversial Writer Developing HBO Series Based on Porn Industry

HBO is going ahead with development of a drama pilot about the contemporary pornography industry with a number of high-profile principals on board, reports the New York Post. “Entourage” producers Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson are executive producing the one-hour…

WGBH Wants Union to Agree to Cuts in Benefits, Other Concessions

Asking for cuts in retirement benefits, WGBH began negotiations with the public broadcaster’s largest union, reports the Boston Globe. WGBH wants concessions including moving to a performance-based pay raise system and cutting the company’s match for employee retirement plans in…