Just the Facts …

Title: Executive VP, programming, Paramount Domestic Television

How long in current position: Since November 2002

Year of birth: Not available

Place of birth: Stuttgart, Germany

What to watch for: A follow-up to the successes “Dr. Phil” and “The Insider,” and possibly additional responsibility within the Viacom corporation

Who knew? She had a weekend gig working the spotlight at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, where she once sang backup.