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MTV Picks First Ever Twitter Jockey; She Gets $100,000 Contract Thanks to MTV Partnership with AMEX’s ZYNC Card

Gabbi Greg, described by MTV News as a "23-year-old Detroit native and plus-size-fashion blogger," was crown MTV’s first ever TJ (Twitter Jockey) in the finale on Sunday night (Aug. 8, 2010) of the network’s " "Follow Me: The Search for the First MTV TJ." According…

After Tough Times in Recession, Web Video Makes a Comeback with Advertisers

Advertisers and backers are beginning to return to entertainment videos made exclusively for the Web, following a tough time during the start of the recession, the New York Times reports. One recent example, according to the article, is a branded entertainment…

Musical Production Number Just One Possibility Raised by Intriguing Guest Spot Scheduled for ‘How I Met Your Mother’

A couple of guest spots scheduled for the second episode of the new season on CBS’s “How I Met Your Mother’ raise a number of intriguing possibilities, reports TV Guide. "Let’s Make a Deal" host Wayne Brady will reprise his…

‘CSI’ Producers Hope Zuiker’s Return to Writers’ Room Will Breathe Life Into Sagging Ratings

Anthony Zuiker, the creator of CBS’s long-running hit series "CSI," has decided to resume a hands-on role in the writing of the show, reports New York magazine. Zuiker has never walked away from the show, but has been less involved…

Preseason NFL Game a Ratings Winner for NBC

NBC’s broadcast of the first NFL preseason game, the Hall of Fame Game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals, was the top draw in the Sunday night Nielsen ratings, according to TVbytheNumbers.com. At 7 p.m. the "Madden NFL…

Canadian Talk Show Racking Up Stations, Gaining Traction in U.S. Market

A Canadian Broadcasting talk show that has been compared to "Rachael Ray" has been cleared for broadcast in 40% of the U.S. market for its Sept. 13 debut, reports TVNewscheck.com. "Steven and Chris," a 4-year-old CBC program, has clearances on…

Former ‘Price Is Right’ Model Sues Bob Barker

Shane Stirling, a former model on CBS’s "The Price Is Right," has filed a suit against the former host of the show, Bob Barker, alleging that he had her fired when she was pregnant, reports the UPI. Stirling was fired…

Olbermann Dropped From ‘Football Night in America’; NBC Decides Sports Gig Is Too Big a Distraction for News-Talk Host

The host of "Countdown With Keith Olbermann" on MSNBC, former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann, has been dropped from the NBC’s "Football Night in America," reports the New York Post. The powers that be at MSNBC apparently thought that Olbermann was…

Planet Green Orders Second Season of Documentary Series

Planet Green announced Monday it has ordered a second season of a popular documentary series about two men’s efforts to live like “gentleman farmers” after years as city dwellers. Season 2 of "The Fabulous Beekman Boys," starring Brent Ridge and…

A&E’s ‘Breakout Kings’ Taps ‘Percy Jackson’ Actress as Series Regular

A&E’s "Breakout Kings" has tapped an actress who appeared in "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" for a series regular role, reports The Hollywood Reporter. On the series, Serinda Swan, who played Aphrodite in the film, will play Erica Reed, an…