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Lifetime to Premiere Reality Shows Online

Lifetime will stream the full-length episodes of each of its four new reality series on Mylifetime.com starting Dec. 29, in advance of the Jan. 4 on-air debuts of the shows. In addition, Yahoo TV will carry full-length episodes of the…

‘Shot at Love’ Scores; Spinoff Planned

With the finale of “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila” scoring MTV’s highest series ratings for the year, the network is spinning one of her suitors off into his own series. MTV said six episodes of “That’s Amore!” are…

’30 Rock,’ ‘Betty,’ ‘Sopranos’ Top SAG’s List

“30 Rock,” “Ugly Betty” and “The Sopranos” lead the pack in television nominations announced today for the 14th annual Screen Actors Guild awards. All three series walked away with three nominations. Both “30 Rock” and “Ugly Betty” received nods for…

Writers Strike News Roundup: Wednesday, Dec. 19

Late Night, Directors Challenge Writers Guild Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, David Letterman, Craig Ferguson and Jimmy Kimmel all have made the move to return to the airwaves on Jan. 2, putting the Writers Guild of America in a tense spot,…

Discovery Doubles Up for ‘National Body Challenge’

This year’s edition of Discovery Health’s “National Body Challenge” is a double-header. The show, which follows people as they attempt to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle, will focus on four sets of twins when it premieres Jan 7….

FitzSimons Set to Exit Tribune Co.

Dennis FitzSimons will step down as chairman and CEO of the Tribune Co. after it completes its transaction led by investor Sam Zell, the company said Wednesday. Mr. Zell, who has invested $250 million in Tribune and plans to increase…

Viacom, Microsoft Ink $500 Million Partnership for Content, Ads

Viacom is teaming up with Microsoft in a content and advertising alliance valued at $500 million. Microsoft will license long- and short-form content from Viacom’s cable networks and movie studios for use on MSN, Xbox 360 and other platforms. The…

Ripa, Consuelos Get Behind ESPN Wrestling Film

Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos will co-executive produce a film for ESPN about Brandon High School in Tampa, Fla., whose wrestling team has won 451 straight matches over 34 years. Mr. Consuelos attended Brandon High School for one semester,…

‘Dexter’ Season Finale Looks Sharp

The season-two finale of Showtime’s “Dexter” drew nearly 1.4 million viewers Sunday, up 14% from a year ago. A replay immediately after the premiere drew another 382,000 viewers. This season, “Dexter” is up 21% in average weekly tune-in to nearly…

Ad Groups Want to Block FCC Rule-Making on Product Placement

Advertising groups are making a last-minute bid to head off the Federal Communications Commission’s launch of a formal rule-making on TV product placement. With the FCC vote due tomorrow , executives of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, the American…