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How Much TV Viewing Is Done ‘Live’? Probably Less Than You Think

A new report provides a figure for the percentage of television viewing that is done “live” or in real time — without the help of a recording device or the Internet — and the figure is lower than most people…

High-Stakes, High-Tech Legal Battle Looming: Apple and Others Hit With Lawsuit Over Technology in iPhone, BlackBerry

Apple Computers and other tech firms have been hit with a lawsuit over technology used in Apple iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches, HTC smartphones and Research in Motion BlackBerrys, reports TheWrap.com. The lawsuit was filed this week by Kodak, which…

CNN Hires Washington Correspondent

CNN has added a Washington, D.C., correspondent, hiring away a staffer from Bloomberg TV, reports TVNewser.com. Lizzie O’Leary O’Leary will be on the aviation and regulation beat working out of the Washington, D.C., bureau, the story reports. In a statement,…

Tech & Engineering Emmys Set for Tonight in Las Vegas

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will present its 63rd Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards tonight at International CES in Las Vegas. Among the highlights will be the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to David Hill,…

Katy Perry, Absent From People’s Choice Awards, Is the Event’s Big Winner

Katy Perry was the big winner at the People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday night, with honors in five categories, including an award for a guest spot on "How I Met Your Mother," reports the Associated Press. Perry wasn’t on hand…

Blackout Continues in Time Warner-MSG Standoff — Just as the Hometown Teams Are Streaking

After 11 days of a blackout for viewers of MSG and MSG Plus networks on Time Warner Cable, there appears to be little chance of a resolution any time soon, reports The New York Times. The blackout comes as the…

Ousted ‘Real Housewives’ Cast Member in Talks With Fox About New Reality Series

A recently ousted "Real Housewives" cast member is reportedly in talks with Fox TV to create a new show in which she would star, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jill Zarin, formerly of "Real Housewives of New York City," would…

CBS Entertainment Boss Reveals Which Long-Running Drama Will Be Considered for Cancellation — and Why the No. 1 Network May Order as Many as 24 Pilots for Next Season

CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler offered a number of insights into what’s in the works at the top-rated broadcast network during an appearance today at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, Calif. Among the revelations, “CSI: New York,”…

Lorre Responds to Sheen’s Criticism of ‘Men’

“Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre, appearing today at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif., answered apparent criticism of the show by its former star, Charlie Sheen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As previously…

Details Surface — Finally — About Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ TV Series First Announced Seven Years Ago

Fans of “Star Wars” have been waiting years for news about a proposed live-action TV show based on the film series, but now that a little bit of news has finally surfaced, it’s not all good. Entertainment Weekly reports: “Sadly,…