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Stossel Starts at Fox Business Next Week

John Stossel will launch his Fox Business Network show next Thursday, TV Newser reports. According to an on-air promo, the program from the former “20/20” co-anchor will cover "pop culture controversies," expose "pork barrel politics" and reveal consumer scams. –Elizabeth…

New Sales Chief for Weather Channel

The Weather Channel is bringing on a Yahoo executive, Beth Lawrence, as its executive VP of advertising sales and media solutions, reports The Hollywood Reporter. She’s currently Yahoo’s vice president of agency development, and will replace Paul Iaffaldano, who left…

Country Star Joining Epix’ ‘Tough Trade’

Another country star has signed on to Epix’ Nashville drama series “Tough Trade,” reports The Hollywood Reporter. Trace Adkins, who is a Nashville native, will play a bodyguard who is loyal to the struggling music family at the heart of…

Comcast Promises More Kids and Local Programs, Fair Terms to Get Regulatory Approval on NBCU Deal

Comcast Corp., in a statement released today regarding its deal to acquire control of NBC Universal from General Electric, is promising to increase local and children’s programming and give rival media companies access to NBC broadcast stations on fair terms,…

Comcast Explains (Sorta) Its Position on Whether Hulu Should Have a Pay Tier

There was some confusion this morning as to what Comcast’s position is about making any part of Hulu a pay service. Recently, one of the Hulu partners, News Corp’s Deputy Chairman, Chase Carey, said that was likely in the cards. Here’s what…

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Responds to Malone’s Comments That the Broadcast Model is Broken

In today’s conference call with the press about Comcast’s announced deal to acquire 51% of NBC Universal, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts was asked by TVWeek about Liberty Media chief [and DirecTV owner] John Malone’s recent comments that the broadcast model…

Anderson Cooper Struggles in the Ratings

Things are not looking good for "Anderson Cooper 360" according to Business Insider. Competition across the dial and the lack of the election to drive viewers to CNN are seen as the reason for Cooper’s troubles. Cooper’s 10 p.m. show…

Seagal Show a Winner for A&E

Actor Steven Segal’s first foray into reality television, A&E’s series "Steven Seagal Lawman," got off to a stellar start in the ratings Wednesday night, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The two episodes, shown from 10-11 p.m. on A&E, broke viewership…

TLC Masters Grilling With New Show

The world of competitive barbecue will be highlighted in TLC’s new series "BBQ Pitmasters." TLC has ordered eight, one-hour episodes of the new show which will go on the barbecue circuit and introduce viewers to the big names. Original Media…

MTV Renews ‘The Hills’ and ‘The City’

MTV is sticking with "The Hills" and its spinoff "The City," renewing both shows for another season, reports Variety. Since Lauren Conrad’s exit, "The Hills" has fallen off in the ratings, but the network will try to resurrect the number…