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Report: Apple Orders 10 Million Mini iPads
"Apple hasn’t officially confirmed plans to launch a smaller tablet, but the buzz is already building. Some component suppliers to Apple in Asia say they have received orders to make more than 10 million units of the smaller tablets in…
‘Take a Letter, Maria. Address It to My Wife.’ Singer of Hit R&B Classic Tune Dies. He Was Sam Cooke’s Nephew
The pop singer whose ‘‘Take a Letter, Maria’’ was a 1969 hit died in Los Angeles, the Associated Press reports. The story says: "[R.B.] Greaves, 68, died of prostate cancer on Sept. 27 at his home, said Craig Harvey, the…
Dish Network and Gannett Settle Retransmission Dispute
An agreement has been reached in the retransmission dispute between Dish Network and the Gannett stations, Deadline.com reports. The companies issued a brief statement saying they had reached an agreement, but did not immediately provide any details, the report notes….
Star of Discovery’s ‘Man vs. Wild’ Heads to NBC With New Show
The former star of Discovery Channel’s "Man vs. Wild," Bear Grylls, will be doing a new reality show for NBC, reports Entertainment Weekly. The network is calling it "Get Out Alive," and Grylls will anchor the program, in which contestants…
Sarah Silverman, Adam Carolla Launching New YouTube Channels
YouTube is rolling out new channels from Sarah Silverman and Adam Carolla, working with producers known for their work with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The new channels are Jash and Video Podcast Network, which…
Syfy Orders Reality Show Pitting Teams Living in ‘Past’ and ‘Future’
A reality show called "Opposite Worlds," which pits a team living in the "past" against a team living in the "future," has been ordered by Syfy, which will air two episodes per week, reports Deadline.com. Syfy picked up 12 episodes,…
’30 Rock’ Co-Star to Produce Project for CBS
A "30 Rock" co-star will produce a project for CBS, reports Deadline.com. The untitled project from “30 Rock’s” Elizabeth Banks will feature an Ivy League feminist who ends up living with two "Playboy Bunny"-type women in Los Angeles, the story…
Cameron Diaz Movie Getting CBS Adaptation
A comedy feature film starring Cameron Diaz is being adapted for television by CBS, reports TheWrap.com. The movie is the 2011 comedy “Bad Teacher.” The TV comedy will be written and executive produced by Hilary Winston, who has worked on…
Popular Olympic Sport to Get Its Own Reality Show
A popular Olympic sport is getting its own reality show, with ABC picking up what’s considered to be television’s first diving reality competition show, reports Deadline.com. ABC ordered the project straight to series. Called "Celebrity Splash," the show will feature…