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Details of U.S. Olympic Cable Network to Be Unveiled Today

The U.S. Olympic Committee is finally ready to unveil details of its two-years-in-the-making cable network devoted to Olympic sports, the Associated Press says. Citing an unnamed source, the AP says the network, to be launched in partnership with Comcast, will…

Jonas Bros., Demi Lovato to Reunite for ‘Camp Rock 2’

Disney Channel will begin production this summer on a “Camp Rock” sequel and the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato are on board, The Hollywood Reporter says. The original was the top-rated cable telecast last year, and racked up 146 million…

New York ‘Housewives’ Hold Out for More Money, Bravo Begins Interviews for Potential Replacements

Some cast members of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New York” have yet to sign on for the show’s third season, holding out for more money, the New York Daily News reports. According to an unnamed source, the veteran housewives have…

Kathy Griffin to Serve as Host for Comedy Central’s Roast of Joan Rivers

“My Life on the D-List” star Kathy Griffin will serve as host for Comedy Central’s roast of TV personality Joan Rivers, Daily Variety reports. The special will tape July 26 and is scheduled to air Aug. 9. The network’s recent…

Paris Jackson, Brooke Shields Bring Emotion; Jermaine Jackson Sings Brother’s Favorite Song at Michael Jackson Memorial

Paris Jackson, the 11-year-old-daughter of Michael Jackson, said near the close of today’s memorial service for him, "Ever since I was born daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine. And I just want to say I love him so much."…

Jackson Memorial Coverage Expected to Be Ratings Blow-Out

Michael Jackson’s star-studded memorial service today could bring the largest U.S. daytime audiences in decades, and even better numbers in Europe, where it will fall in primetime, The Hollywood Reporter says. On Monday, CBS, Black Entertainment Television, MTV and VH1…

There Is Actually a Silver Lining Re: Ad Spending on TV

While the spending of ad dollars on TV is clearly down in this economy, the silver lining is that TV’s share of ad spending will actually increase this year over last year, according to a new forecast by media agency…

Self-declared Geeks and Others Attack Tuesday’s Sci Fi Rebrand to SyFy; the SyFy Channel Responds

As the Sci-Fi channel prepares to change its name Tuesday to SyFy, the channel’s Craig Engler Twitters to answer the never-ending basic question, “why, huh, what,” according to James Hibberd’s Live Feed  blog. Hibberd complies a numer of Tweets, both…

Brad Garrett Developing Animated Comedy Series

“’Til Death” star Brad Garrett is developing an R-rated animated comedy series for Sony Pictures TV, The Hollywood Reporter says. Called “Dumb Bunny and Jackass,” it’s based on characters created by Bill Kopp ("Eek! The Cat”), and follows the lives…

FiOS Headed to Pittsburgh

Verizon Communications’ FiOS service got tentative approval to compete with Comcast in the city of Pittsburgh, Multichannel News says. The 10-year franchise agreement still needs approval from the City Council and the Cable Advisory Board. –Elizabeth Jensen