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More Than 700 Million Expected to Have Watched World Cup Final on Sunday

More than 700 MILLION viewers worldwide were expected to have tuned in for the World Cup final on Sunday, reports the Associated Press. FIFA, which had signed deals to allow every country in the world to broadcast the game between…

Susan Boyle Wants to Make Someone Else’s Dream Come True

For her next CD, "The Gift," Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle will choose an unknown to share the spotlight with her on one song, reports Access Hollywood. Boyle will select a singer from video submissions, which are to be uploaded…

Everyone Agrees: Emmy Awards Signal Broadcast Networks Took Risks and Won

The 2010 Primetime Emmy nominations, announced yesterday, have everyone agreeing on one thing: the heavily-skewed nods to the broadcast networks is the result of risk-taking that paid off. "The recognition for “Glee” and “Modern Family” — and, in the best…

Kooky ‘TV Hat’ — Allowing iPod TV Viewing in a Hat — Gaining Attention Since January Introduction

The kooky TV hat is gaining attention after being introduced in January, even prompting Jimmy Kimmel to feature the hat during a gag video, reports the New York Post. The ad featuring the hat — which looks like a baseball cap…

Catch-22 1/2: Studio Accounting

The recent news regarding profit participation and TV shows–the challenge to Disney by the producers of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and Don Johnson challenging Rysher Entertainment about "Nash Bridges"–reminds TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross of the craziness…

YouTube Should Have More Sports, Say Google Co-Founder Brin and CEO Schmidt

Google is trying to bring more sports videos and movies to YouTube, with the company trying to work on rights issues to bring that to fruition, the New York Post reports. "We are just trying to cope with the legacy…

Hulu Lawsuit, Claiming NBC Universal Stole Idea from Canadian Engineer, Goes to Arbitration

A case alleging NBC Universal stole the idea for Hulu from a Canadian engineer has been sent to arbitration, the Los Angeles Times reports. Errol Hula, who created a technology company called Hulavision, sued NBC Universal and Hulu four months…

Walters to Make First ‘View’ Appearance Since Open-Heart Surgery

The ladies of "The View" are about to be reunited when Barbara Walters returns to the show. This Monday, July 12, will mark her first time back since having open-heart surgery, and rather than push her recovery, Walters will appear…

Twitter Skirmish With Joe Scarborough Gets Political Blogger Banned From MSNBC

Phil Griffin, president of MSNBC, has decided not to allow the founder of liberal political blog Daily Kos to appear on the network following a skirmish between the blogger and "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough, reports TVNewser. Scarborough has been…

MTV to Add Social Games to Nickelodeon, Other Nets

Social Express, a San Francisco company that specializes in social gaming development, has been acquired by MTV Networks, reports B&C. The company was created in 2009 by Tony Espinoza and Neil Souza, and currently has 10 employees. MTV Net plans…