"Apple Inc.’s vision for a new device that can be used as a set-top box includes features designed to simplify accessing and viewing programming and erase the distinction between live and on-demand content, people briefed on Apple’s plans said," The…
"The Hills" star Lauren Conrad pulled an episode of her Web-based show "Crafty Creations" after an angry backlash from book lovers, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The video has Conrad showing viewers how to create a "unique storage…
"Arrested Development’ has tapped one of the stars of the AMC drama "Mad Men" for the cult television show’s fourth season, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. John Slattery will appear in several episodes of “Arrested,” the story reports….
Apple is negotiating with some top U.S. cable operators about building a set-top box for live television, reports The Wall Street Journal. (Please note that The WSJ is a subscription site and not all readers may be able to access…
NBC Sports Chairman Mark Lazarus said he has been contemplating whether NBC should have tape-delayed more Olympic events, citing the men’s tennis final between Andy Murray and Roger Federer, which was aired live. “It’s undeniable we hurt our ratings by…
A popular singer who performed at the Olympics closing ceremony lashed out at critics who said his performance was too self-promotional, reports TheWrap.com. Writing to his Twitter followers about the critics, George Michael wrote, "Please join me in telling them…
"Parks and Recreation" star Rashida Jones apologized for comments she made about actor John Travolta, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The apology was in response to a recent interview in which Jones urged the actor to come out. Jones wrote…
Leading global media investment firm GroupM has announced a number of changes to its senior-level management. Among them, Rob Norman moves to the new position of chief digital officer for GroupM Global; Kelly Clark succeeds Norman as CEO of GroupM…
"The New York Times Company has named Mark Thompson, the departing director general of the British Broadcasting Corporation, as its new president and chief executive," reports The New York Times Media Decoder blog.. Thompson will join the company in November…
NBC continues to get attention for its Olympics coverage — and not all of the attention is good. The Los Angeles Times reports that the network had another embarrassing moment during Sunday’s high-profile gold medal men’s basketball game, apparently misidentifying…