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Will Michael Jackson’s Kids Be Included in A&E Reality Show?

When A&E’s reality show about the Jackson Family was originally planned — before Michael’s death — his children were not part of the program, but now that he’s gone, is that still the case? According to the New York Post,…

Bravo Comes up With New Show for Jackie Warner

Following the success of her reality show "Work Out" which ran three years on the network, Bravo is teaming with Jackie Warner to develop "Thintervention with Jackie Warner," reports The Wrap. The show will be more about weight loss than…

General Mills Wins TV Advertising Award

Hallmark Channels and the Parents Television Council presented General Mills with the Crown Award for responsible TV advertising yesterday, reports B&C. Hallmark Channel’s President Bill Abbott and PTC President Tim Winter cited General Mills for "consistent commitment to and appreciation…

Time Warner Chief Bewkes on NBCU, AOL and Time Inc.

[This report is based on remarks made by Time Warner Chairman and CEO Jeff Bewkes at the TVWeek Innovation360 Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in New York City. It is primarily written by Andrew Hampp of Advertising Age, with a…

Friday Meetings Could Clarify Who’s Really Interested in NBCU

GE, which owns 80% of NBC Universal, releases its third-quarter earnings on Friday with a conference call, the same day that two potential bidders on NBCU hold investor meetings as well, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Liberty Media, which CNBC has…

HBO Mother-Daughter Project for ‘Gilmore Girls’ Creator

“Gilmore Girls" creator and executive producer Amy Sherman-Palladino will delve once more into the mother-daughter relationship with a dramedy project for HBO, reports The Hollywood Reporter. This one will follow three adult sisters, all writers and all living in the…

NATPE Leaving Las Vegas

NATPE is leaving Las Vegas, where in 2010 it will have been holding its annual programming marketplace for the last eight years, reports B&C. In  2011, it is will head to Miami’s South Beach hotels, the Fontainebleau and adjacent Eden Roc….

Imus Show Boosts Fox Business Ratings

Adding a simulcast of Don Imus’ radio show boosted Fox Business Network ratings, B&C reports. During its premiere week of Oct. 5-9, “Imus in the Morning” averaged a .2 rating and an average 148,000 viewers from 6-9 a.m. B&C didn’t…

Jon Gosselin Loses a Court Round

Jon Gosselin lost a family court round to his wife Kate, whom he’s divorcing, reports the Associated Press. According to Kate Gosselin’s lawyer, Jon was ordered to return $180,000 he took from joint marital funds by next Monday. Kate, meanwhile,…

Which Are the Top TV Show Web Sites?

Cable shows rule in the Web site wars. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hitwise has determined that the top four Web sites linked to television shows are Nickelodeon’s "SpongeBob SquarePants," Comedy Central’s "South Park," Bravo’s "Real Housewives of Atlanta" and…