‘American Idol’ Backlot Talk
“American Idol” executive producer Ken Warwick discusses the sixth season of “American Idol.”
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Shapiro Named President of EBC
Former NBC News President Neal Shapiro will return to the television scene as president of the entity that runs public TV stations WNET-TV and WLIW-TV. His appointment becomes effective in February.The announcement was made Thursday by public broadcasting mainstay Bill…
VNU Changes Name to the Nielsen Company
VNU, owner of Nielsen Media Research, is changing its name to the Nielsen Company.“Nielsen is one of the great names in the information-services industry,” David Calhoun, chairman and CEO of the Nielsen Co. said in a statement released Thursday. “The…
Syndicated Stars Hook Viewers, Study Shows
Viewers of syndicated programming have a stronger connection with stars on those shows than network stars, according to a new study released by the Syndicated Network Television Association.The survey, conducted with E-Score, showed that viewers had more trust in stars…
‘American Idol’ Producers to Introduce New Twist
The sixth season of Fox’s top-rated talent show, “American Idol,” will probably bring a twist to the singing contest’s format that will give more aspiring musical stars a chance to be discovered, executive producer Kenneth Warwick said.In the show’s final…
‘Queer Eye’ to Fill ‘Megan’ Slot on 3 NBC Stations
Fans of Bravo’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” who have been lamenting the cable outlet’s cancellation of the show will soon be able to receive a daily dose of the Fab Five.Episodes of the series from distributor NBC Universal’s…
Rosie O’ Donnell Closer to Solo Show
By Melissa Grego, Michele Greppi, and Chris Pursell Rosie O’ Donnell will likely take her first steps toward returning to a solo talk show in the next four to six months.The contract that the controversial co-host of ABC’s “The View”…
‘Women Rule the World’ for Fox
Fox has ordered up another headline-grabbing reality concept: A new show where women rule male slaves. “When Women Rule the World” features a group of male contestants in a remote, primitive location, where they will be ruled by a group…
‘Survivor’ Renewed for Two More Seasons
Despite some ratings drain in recent years, CBS has ordered two more seasons of its reality kingpin “Survivor.”The new seasons will mark the 15th and 16th editions of the series and will air during the 2007-08 season.The most recent installment,…
Martin Wants FCC to Review Cable Ownership
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin is suggesting his agency needs to finish its long delayed review of cable ownership limits or add cable ownership questions to the ongoing examination of other media ownership rules.Speaking to reporters after an…