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Letterman Forms Music Label, Announces First Signed Band

"Late Show" host David Letterman has started his own music label, Clear Entertainment/C.E. Music, and has signed his first band, Entertainment Weekly reports. Letterman’s label has signed pop-punk band Runner Runner, and expects a self-titled debut album sometime this summer.

Dr. Drew Creates Production Company to Produce Unscripted Shows

Dr. Drew Pinsky, star of the "Celebrity Rehab" franchise on VH1, has formed his own production company, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Dr. Drew Productions will produce unscripted programming that will feature Dr. Drew and others. The first project from the production…

Barbara Walters Set to Go Head-to-Head With Mike Tyson Again on ‘The View’

Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion, will sit down for an interview with Barbara Walters on May 7 on ABC’s daytime talk show "The View," the network announced. It’s a reunion of sorts for Walters and Tyson. The two had a memorable…

NBC Universal Makes New Appointment, Sets Big Deal With General Mills

Bill Stewart, once a K-Mart marketing executive, has been named NBC Universal’s so-called "chief marketing officer-in-residence," a new position effective in May 2010, reports B&C. It will be Stewart’s job to help leverage NBCU’s many assets by creating specialized, targeted…

Gervais to Return as Golden Globes Host in 2011

Despite so-so reviews for his performance last year, Ricky Gervais is returning as host of the 2011 Golden Globes, the Wrap reports. The Globes, organized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, takes place next year on Jan. 16 in Beverly…

Gee Gets VP Promotion at CBS

CBS has promoted Noriko Gee to the position of vice president of programming planning and scheduling, the Wrap reports. Formerly director of programming planning and scheduling, Gee is now responsible for scheduling all of CBS’ primetime, as well as contributing…

Versus Shows Big Gains in Hockey Playoff Ratings

With the National Hockey League playoffs moving into the second round, the broadcasts on Versus have shown significant growth in the Nielsen ratings, reports Multichannel News. In the first 12 days of conference quarterfinal round coverage through April 25, Comcast’s…

Tiki Barber Still Has ‘Today’ Gig After Leaving Wife for Ex-NBC Intern

Tiki Barber remains a contributor to the "Today" show despite leaving his pregnant wife for a former NBC intern, the New York Daily News reports. A NBC News spokeswoman gave a "lukewarm" confirmation that Barber remains a "Today" contributor in…

Fox Opts to Keep Fuel TV, After Months of Viacom Negotiations

Fox has decided to hold onto Fuel TV after several months of negotiations to sell the extreme-sports cable network to Viacom Inc., the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog reports. Fox executives decided that the network, which targets boys and…

TruTV Boosts Reality Programming, Including Ashton Kutcher Hidden-Camera Show

TruTV unveiled a new slate with an emphasis on reality programming during the Turner-owned network’s first upfront presentation, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Among the network’s new programs are a hidden-camera show called "Exposed" from "Punk’d" producer Ashton Kutcher and "Vegas…