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In Language Most CEOs Don’t Use in Public, Carol Bartz, Who Was Dismissed as Yahoo CEO This Week, Tells Fortune Magazine of the Yahoo Board, ‘These people [f-word] me over.’ And in Latest Twist, Yahoo’s Board Chairman’s Job Now Might Be in Jeopardy

Carol Bartz, who was dismissed from her position as Yahoo’s CEO on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, says of the Yahoo board, "These people [f-word] me over." Bartz made her explosive remarks in an exclusive interview with Fortune magazine. According to the article,…

Sinclair Acquires Stations in $200 Million Deal

Sinclair Broadcast Group is purchasing television stations in four markets from Cerberus Capital Management in a $200 million purchase, B&C reports. The Four Points Media stations are KUTV-KMYU-TV, Salt Lake City; KEYE-TV, Austin; WTVX-WTCN-WWHB-TV, West Palm Beach; and WLWC-TV, Providence….

Is Oprah Having Second Thoughts About OWN? She Tells Crowd: ‘It’s a lot harder than I ever imagined. If anybody asks you if you want a network, think about that.’

Oprah Winfey talked about the downside of having her own network during a live online chat Thursday on Facebook, the AP reports. Winfrey was interviewed for an hour by Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg in front of an audience…

New ‘Walking Dead’ Showrunner Reassures Fans That the Series Is Alive and Well

After "The Walking Dead" creator Frank Darabont left the AMC series, there was concern that the show would struggle under its new showrunner, Glen Mazzara. But Mazzara and other executive producers held a press review and screening Thursday to dispel…

Jon Gosselin Has Words of Wisdom for Kate After Her Reality Show Is Canceled

Former reality TV star Jon Gosselin is delivering some advice for his ex-wife through an interview with RumorFix.com, telling Kate Gosselin: "Reality TV is not a career." TLC recently announced the cancellation of “Kate Plus 8,” which reportedly left the…

Video: In Unusual 9:30 P.M. Televised News Conference, New York Mayor Bloomberg Warns New Yorkers to Be On Alert For a ‘Specific, Credible, but Unconfirmed’ Terror Threat Tied to 10th Anniversary of 9-11 Attack

In an unusual 9:30 p.m. televised news conference on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg warned New Yorkers of a terrorist threat that’s been called by U.S. officials as "specific, credible but unconfirmed." Bloomberg said the…

Did Google Just Buy Your Favorite Local Restaurant Guide?

Google has purchased one of the most popular local restaurant guides, according to a number of media reports. "Google has acquired Zagat," writes Wired’s Epicenter blog. Epicenter continues, "The acquisition strengthens Google’s position in local search, helping it compete with…

Coming Soon: ‘Friends,’ the Opera — With One of the Show’s Top Stars Taking Part

A one-time-only opera based on the long-running NBC sitcom “Friends,” with one of the main cast members included, will take place later this month, the New York Post reports. The special event, set for Sept. 28 at the Arts Theatre…

Ryan O’Neal Dishes on the Unhappy Truth Behind Reality Show’s Happy Ending — And Why He’s Not Pleased With Oprah

On the OWN reality series "Ryan & Tatum: The O’Neals," Ryan O’Neal and daughter Tatum O’Neal appear to reconcile their troubled relationship. But in real life, Ryan says he and Tatum never talk, and he blames it in part on…

Ricky Gervais, Who Apparently Still Has That Poorly Received Golden Globes Gig on His Mind, Proposes a Subversive Alternative to Next Year’s Ceremony — and It May Be Gaining Traction

After his controversial turn earlier this year as the host of the Golden Globe Awards, British comedian Ricky Gervais is now proposing an alternative to watching next year’s presentation on TV. On his blog, Gervais suggests a live chat involving…