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Blagojevich’s Reality TV Turn Rejected

Blago’s a no-go. A state judge has nixed impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s attempt to appear on NBC’s summer reality show “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here.” According to MSNBC, the Illinois judge in the case turned down…

Warner Bros. Domestic TV Distribution Names Cerio Exec VP, Cable Sales

Former HBO executive Tom Cerio is joining Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution as executive vice president of cable sales, marking one of the last steps of the distributor’s integration with its cable element. Mr. Cerio previously was executive VP of…

‘Natalee Holloway’ Draws Lifetime’s Top Movie Audience

Lifetime Movie Network’s premiere of “Natalee Holloway” Sunday night ranks as the highest rated and most viewed movie in the network’s history. “Holloway,” based on the novel “Loving Natalee: A Mother’s Testament of Hope and Faith,” scored a 1.8 rating…

Schwartz Steps Down as OWN President

Robin Schwartz has resigned as president of Oprah Winfrey’s new cable channel, OWN Television. The departure was announced by Christina Norman, who was named CEO of OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network months after Ms. Schwartz joined the company. OWN said…

ABC’s ‘Housewives,’ ‘Brothers’ Dominate GLAAD Awards

ABC’s “Desperate Housewives” and “Brothers and Sisters” were among the honorees in television categories announced at Saturday’s presentation of the 20th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation holds annual ceremonies in multiple cities…

Rehr Points to Television’s Strengths in NAB Opening Keynote

NAB President-CEO David K. Rehr recognized the television industry’s ability to forge ahead and spur innovation in a tough economic climate during his keynote opening address at the 2009 NAB Show today in Las Vegas. “From moving 3-D viewing into…

Agopian Joins Sony Pictures TV as VP Marketing

Madeline Agopian has been named vice president of marketing for Sony Pictures Television, the company announced today. Ms. Agopian will oversee marketing for Sony Pictures Television cable series including “Rescue Me,” as well as first-run syndication efforts such as “Dr….

FCC’s Adelstein to Unveil DTV Web Site at NAB Show

FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein will unveil the FCC’s new, enhanced digital transition Web site at the NAB Show on Tuesday. The new site, www.dtv.gov, will help guide consumers, providing them with local TV support and answers to questions about DTV…

‘Today’ Unveils iPhone App

“Today” has launched an application for the iPhone and iPod touch. The free application, which is available here, offers videos, top stories and photos from “Today’s” interviews and segments. The application is presented by the Zumobi Network and Todayshow.com.

Timberlake, Ferrell Host Final ‘SNL’ Episodes

“Saturday Night Live” will wrap its season with new shows on May 9 and May 16. Justin Timberlake will host the May 9 episode, with musical guest Ciara. The May 16 season finale will feature returning “SNL” alum Will Ferrell…