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What Will Be Jeff Zucker’s Future at a Comcast-Controlled NBCU?

The Hollywood Reporter dissects how NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker could fare if General Electric and Comcast come together in a deal for the media company. The Reporter says Zucker has “much to lose” given the last three years, when…

Rio’s Selection for 2016 Olympics May Raise Stakes for U.S. Rights Bidding

The choice of Rio de Janeiro as host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics may make the rights even more interesting to U.S. bidders, reports The Hollywood Reporter. NBC’s hold on the games expires after 2012. ABC, partnered with ESPN,…

Old A&E ‘Biography’ Episodes Now Running on CNBC Primetime

CNBC has picked up episodes of the former A&E series “Biography” for a primetime run, reports the New York Times. The series, which also ran in the past on the A&E spinoff Biography Channel, is part of CNBC’s latest overhaul…

The No. 1 Movie at the Box-Office This Weekend Was Actually First Supposed to Be a TV Show

The No.1 film at the box-office this past weekend was written to be the pilot for a TV show that Galvin Palone was set to produce, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The film, "Zombieland" (which took in about $25 million this…

Report: Jon Allegedly Withdrew $200,000 From Joint Bank Account, Leaving Kate with $1,000; Kate Lawyer Furious, Says Jon Violated Court Order

Many, if not most, divorces end up as pretty nasty affairs, so why should Jon and Kate Gosselin’s be any different? In the latest skirmish, Jon allegedly has taken $200,000 out of a joint bank account, leaving Kate with $1,000,…

Friday’s Ratings: ‘Stargate Universe’ on Syfy Channel Beats ‘Dollhouse’ on Fox

In Friday night’s ratings, "Stargate Universe," averaging 2.35 million viewers, beat the 2.1 million viewers who watched "Dollhouse" on Fox, Multichannel News reports. –Chuck Ross

Authorities Arrest Man Accused of Taking Those Unauthorized Videotapes of ESPN Reporter Erin Andrews

A man has been arrested for allegedly taking the videotapes of ESPN Reporter Erin Andrews naked in at least two different hotel rooms, the Boston Herald reports. The Associated Press says he is a 47-year-old insurance agency employee. According to…

One Media Giant Bows Out of Bidding for NBCU

The one media company that a number of knowledgeable observers had long-predicted would be a good fit for NBC Universal has dropped out of the informal bidding for part or all of the company. Jeff Bewkes, chairman and CEO of TIme Warner, said Friday that "an…

Paula Zahn Returns to Primetime on Investigation Discovery

Former CNN anchor Paula Zahn has teamed wtih Investigation Discovery for a return to primetime television with a new magazine show called "On the Case With Paula Zahn," reports The Futon Critic. The weekly series commences on Sunday, Oct. 18,…

Imus Lets Fly With Opinions of Rather, Letterman

Don Imus, whose "Imus in the Morning" radio show will begin being simulcast on Fox Business Network Monday, Oct. 5., appeared on Fox News/FBN’s "Your World With Neil Cavuto" today and shared his views on former CBS anchorman Dan Rather and CBS…