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NBCUniversal Attacked on One-Year Anniversary of Comcast Buyout
With the one-year anniversary of the government’s approval of the Comcast-NBC merger, a rival media company is reminding regulators that it believes Comcast has failed to meet government requirements, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. "Marking yesterday’s one-year…
Major Non-TV Controversy: New Definition of Autism May Exclude Many, Making It Harder for Them to Get Help
On the home page of the website of Autism Speaks, the organization founded by former NBCU chief Bob Wright and his wife Suzanne, it says "Autism affects one in 110 children; 1 in 70 boys." But that may be changing soon….
Gingrich Lashes Out at ABC News Interview With Ex-Wife
Newt Gingrich denounced an ABC News story during a debate Thursday, calling it "trash" and earning applause from the audience at a South Carolina Republican debate, reports the Los Angeles Times. The "Nightline" story included an allegation by his second…
Studios Go on the Attack to Support SOPA, Despite Opposition From Google, Wikipedia and Most of the Republican Candidates for President
The Motion Picture Association of America and its member studios are pushing back after this week’s high-profile campaign against Internet piracy legislation, and are pledging $3 million to a print and online ad campaign to support the Stop Online Piracy…
‘Godfather of Rhythm & Blues’ Dies
"Johnny Otis, the musician, bandleader, songwriter, impresario, disc jockey and talent scout often called ‘the godfather of rhythm and blues,’ died on Tuesday at his home in Altadena, Calif.," The New York Times reports. He was 90. The Times article…
Fascinating Chart Shows Which Movie Star Is Favorite Among Various Political Groups. And We’ll Bet You’ll Be as Surprised as We Were to See Which Star Is #1 Among Republicans, Conservatives and Independents (as Well as Liberals)
WHICH MOVIE STAR IS #1 AMONG DIFFERENT GROUPS? From a Poll done by Harris Interactive Group Favorite Movie Star Men Clint Eastwood Women Johnny Depp Republican Johnny Depp Democrat Denzel Washington Independent Johnny Depp Conservative Johnny…
Renewal of Two Syndicated Shows — Including TV’s Longest-Running Court Show — Through 2014
Two syndicated shows have been renewed, including TV’s longest-running court show. Twentieth Television announced today that the two stalwart syndicated shows have been renewed through the 2013-14 season. Announcing the pickups of “Divorce Court” and “Judge Alex” was Paul Franklin,…
‘American Idol’ Debuts With a Thud — Premiere Sees Its Biggest Ratings Drop Ever
Fox’s season 11 premiere of “American Idol” saw the singing competition endure a significant drop in the ratings from the year-ago debut episode — down 24%, the biggest dropoff in series history, Entertainment Weekly reports. “Idol” pulled in a 7.4…
One of the Oldest Fortune 500 Companies Files for Bankruptcy
One of the oldest Fortune 500 companies has filed for Chapter 11 protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, USA Today reports. The filing by Eastman Kodak Co. was expected since news surfaced that the company was in trouble, as we…