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Hoping to Woo Viewers Ahead of Other Networks, the CW Sets Fall Debuts on Early Side

With the goal of attracting viewers before other networks debut their fall shows, the CW has set its 2010-11 schedule to start between Sept. 8 and Sept. 14, TheWrap.com reports. Most other networks will begin airing their new season the…

Apple Sued Over iPhone 4 Antenna Problem

Apple has been sued over its antenna problems with the new iPhone 4, InformationWeek reports. According to the article, "A pair of Maryland residents filed a lawsuit against Apple on Wednesday, claiming the iPhone 4’s wonky antenna has caused them…

Microsoft Gives Kin a Kith in the Pants, Drops Its Would-Be iPhone Challenger After Just Seven Weeks on the Market

Microsoft’s would-be challenger to the iPhone, called the Kin, is being dropped seven weeks after hitting the market, reports the Los Angeles Times. The Kin, was available in two models from Verizon Wireless. They were smart phones aimed at young consumers, but…

To Ease Diversity Concerns, Comcast Promises to Add Latino to Board After NBCU Merger; Also, Comcast Says It’s Has Resubmitted Data About Deal Per FCC Request

As part of a plan to ease concerns in the Latino community about diversity, Comcast said it will add a Latino to its board of directors after its merger with NBC Universal is completed, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company…

Report: Investigation into Al Gore Sexual Assault Claims to be Re-Opened by Portland Police

An investigation into an alleged sexual assault by former Vice President Al Gore will be reopened by Portland, Oregon police, the New York Post reports. The Portland police department issued a statement saying it wouldn’t comment on any additional specifics…

New York’s Entertainment-Production Tax Incentives Valued at $2.1 Billion to Be Voted on by Lawmakers

Entertainment-production tax incentives valued at $2.1 billion over five years will be voted on today by New York’s lawmakers, the Hollywood Reporter reports. That works out to $420 million per year, or $70 million more annually than the one-time $350…

Jessica Simpson Show on VH1, ‘Price of Beauty’, to be Reworked After Low Ratings

Jessica Simpson’s show on VH1, "The Price of Beauty," will be retooled before its second season after attracting only 1 million viewers for its March debut, reports USMagazine.com. The show is likely to center around Simpson giving makeovers instead of…

Rob Lowe Wants to Follow in the Footsteps of Other TV Moguls, Such as Simon Cowell

Actor Rob Lowe is working with private equity firm Colony Capital to create a $500 million investment fund that will invest in entertainment properties, from television networks to sports teams, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. Lowe is working…

‘Kitchen’ Heats Up Fox Numbers in Tight Ratings Battle

It was a tight race in the Tuesday night ratings, with Fox’s "Hell’s Kitchen" serving up strong numbers for its two-hour broadcast, according to TVbytheNumbers.com. From 8-9 p.m. ABC’s game show "Wipeout" had 2.4 and 2.7 ratings in the 18-49…

Fox O&Os to Air Test Run of ‘Huckabee Show’

Fox-owned TV stations will air a six-week preview of Twentieth Television’s “The Huckabee Show,” a daily talk show hosted by former Arkansas Gov. and 2008 Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. The announcement was made Wednesday by Twentieth Television President Greg…