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Why ‘American Idol’ Is in Trouble

This week we’re down to the final 24 "American Idol" wannabes, and TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross sees trouble on the horizon. Click here to read why. –Tom Gilbert

Cable Operator To Offer Service That Will Allow Subscribers to Move Content, in Real Time, From Computer to TV

On of the biggest changes in hardware in recent years has been the ability of new TV sets to include the ability to hook up to the Internet. Now comes word that New York cable operator Cablevision plans to offer…

ABC News Announces Cutbacks of 25 Percent of Staff; With the Departure of 300 to 400 People, ABC News President Calls Cuts a ‘Fundamental Transformation’ of News Division

ABC News said it will reduce its news-gathering staff by 300 to 400 people, which is about 25 percent of its staff of about 1,500 people, The New York Times reports. The cuts will be made by offering buyouts, and…

TV REALLY Everywhere: Sen. Al Franken Wants NBCU, Comcast TV Shows on the Internet, Available to Anyone

Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) wants Comcast and NBC Universal to promise to put all the TV shows of a combined company online, the Los Angeles Times reports. In written questions to the two companies, which are seeking regulatory approval for…

iTunes Gets the Jump on ‘American Idol’ Music

The partnership between "American Idol" and Apple’s iTunes store took a new turn today. For the first time ever, when the finalists are whittled down to the Top 12, there will be new innovations added to the store, as well….

Lifetime Cable Shakeup Coming in Wake of Ratings Woes

Lifetime, the cable network aimed at women, is headed for a management shakeup as it tries to regain its ratings momentum, the Los Angeles Times reports. The network’s recent efforts to add more sizzle to its programming failed to catch…

Oh My: ‘Weeds’ Creator Says to Lionsgate We’re ‘In Bed’ and ‘Going All the Way’

“Weeds” creator and executive producer Jenji Kohan has a new development contract with Lionsgate, but it’s how she chose to describe it that makes it newsworthy, the Los Angeles Times reports. "Having gotten to second base with Lionsgate in my…

Lawsuit Fails to Stop DVD Release of ‘Jersey Shore’

The release of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” on DVD is expected to proceed today, after a lawsuit failed to shut it down, TMZ reports. Stephen Izzo—who was laid flat by the show’s Ronnie in one episode of the reality series—argued in…

TMZ Sued Over Interview With Michael Jackson’s Ex-Wife

TMZ was sued for broadcasting an interview with Michael Jackson’s ex-wife after the singer’s death, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The interview was with Debbie Rowe. The lawsuit was filed in California District Court by F. Marc Schaffel Prods., which claimed…

Star Power to Brighten Scripps Upfront Plans

Scripps Networks Interactive will bring out the stars for the 2010 upfront presentation for its channels April 20 in New York, according to B&C. Giada De Laurentiis from Food Network, HGTV’s Candice Olson and Travel Channels’ Anthony Bourdain are all slated to…