After a record-breaking “Cyber Monday,” U.S. shoppers continued their online buying spree last week, setting a record for the period Monday through Friday, The Washington Post reports. Citing figures from Web research firm comScore, the story says buying during the…
Apple’s upcoming TV "will reportedly feature the newest version of Bluetooth, called Bluetooth Smart (4.0)," reports International Business Times. The story continues, "Apple previously integrated Bluetooth Smart into its new iPhone 4S, and has also added the function to the…
A critically acclaimed documentary unit has had most of its staff cut in a move that reflects a shift in focus by its cable channel, The New York Times’ Media Decoder blog reports. Current TV let go most of the…
A well-known actor who has been involved in deals with both HBO and Showtime is finding out it’s not easy to serve two masters when they’re competitors in the pay-cable space. After Liev Schreiber signed on for a Showtime pilot,…
Herman Cain has announced that he has "suspended" his campaign to run for the Republican presidential nomination. According to an account in The New York Times, "In suspending his candidacy, as opposed to saying that he was quitting the race…
The Disney ABC Television Group has announced "the formation of Times Square Studios, an integrated current entertainment programming and development division, following the announcement that Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group, will depart the Company at the end of…
A shakeup has occurred in the late-night wars, with a milestone taking place for the first time in 17 years, Deadline.com reports. The two flagship late-night talk shows — CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman” and NBC’s “Tonight Show with…
A session with a naked yoga instructor that was aired Sunday on E!’s “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” is getting a lot of attention as a possible factor in the breakup of the marriage between Kim Kardashian and Kris…
The National Association of Broadcasters will ask the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that backs the Federal Communications Commission’s restrictions on media ownership, B&C reports. Another challenge to the decision will be filed by News Corp., the…
One of the most popular sports figures ever says he’ll be part of a bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers. And though he’s never played professional baseball, he says he’s gone to lots of Dodgers games and is a big…