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Nov30	Evel Knievel Makes Final Jump - Dies at 69 Gary Bourgeault November 30, 2007 Know More: Celebrities Stuntman Evel Knievel died Friday at the age of 69. Knievel was the consummate showman and marketer, using all sorts of weird obstacles and obstruction to jump his motorcycle over. More than once he came close to death performing his risky stunts. Knievel jumped over cars, buses, the Snake River Canyon in Idaho and live sharks, among other things. The most attention Knievel got, and what he is probably most remembered for was his attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon in 1974. He used a rocket-powered motorcycle for the attempt. His extraordinary crash as Caesars Palace was also etched in the memories of those enamored with his antics. According to Billy Rundel, a Knievel friend and promoter, he had trouble breathing at his condominium and died before an ambulance was able to get to the hospital. Knievel is survived by his four children Kelly, Robbie, Tracey and Alicia; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Caesar's Palace Snake River Canyon Jumping Over Cars in Portland Posted at 5:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov29	Disney Increasing Dividend After Strong Quarter Gary Bourgeault November 29, 2007 Shareholders of Disney (DIS), while probably not surprised, will be happy to learn that the company has increased its dividend again by 0.4 percent, something they've done over the last several years. The increase was equal to 12.9 percent, or... Continue Reading Posted at 9:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	ABC and Writers Guild of America East Reach Tentative Agreement Gary Bourgeault November 29, 2007 It only took about three years, but the two sides almost got it done, as the ABC (DIS) network and Writers Guild of America East reached a tentative agreement for a new contract. The contract is subject being ratified by... Continue Reading Posted at 6:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Warner Music's Profits Plunge by 58% in Fourth Quarter Gary Bourgeault November 29, 2007 The fourth-quarter results for Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) continue to mirror the problems facing the music industry, as net income plunged by 58 percent for the period ending September 30.The net income came in at $5 million for the... Continue Reading Posted at 6:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Imus Back on Radio Monday Morning. Will it be the Revenge of the I-Man? Gary Bourgeault November 29, 2007 When Don Imus made his politically incorrect statements that resulted in his being fired from his long time stint at CBS (CBS-A), the people he had helped out a lot abandoned him at one of the most important times of... Continue Reading Posted at 4:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Broadway Stagehands Strike Ends, Cost New York City $38 Million Gary Bourgeault November 29, 2007 The stagehand strike has ended after 19 days, which ended up costing New York City approximately $2 million a day, and $38 million overall.While there was a lot of excitement at the announcement, especially by tourists hoping to see a... Continue Reading Posted at 4:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov28	Eric Clapton's "Crossroad's Guitar Festival" on PBS was Great Entertainment Gary Bourgeault November 28, 2007 The PBS special tonight featuring Eric Clapton's Crossroad's Guitar Festival was fantastic. While everything was tremendous, it was my first chance to see Tal Wilkenfeld, the young immigrant from Australia who plays a mean bass guitar. I include the performance... Continue Reading Posted at 11:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Alex Pettyfer too old to play in next "Stormbreaker" Gary Bourgeault November 28, 2007 The author of the "Stormbreaker" book series Anthony Horowitz has come to the conclusion that Alex Pettyfer is too old to reprise the role of Alex Rider in the film series. Horowitz says the actor, who is now 17-years-old, has... Continue Reading Posted at 7:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"High School Musical 3" Probably Shooting in Spring says Director Kenny Ortega Gary Bourgeault November 28, 2007 The continuing story of the highly popular Disney franchise "High School Musical," will probably start shooting in the spring, says director and choreographer Kenny Ortega. This will be the third installment of the series.While Ortega obviously won't reveal the story... Continue Reading Posted at 6:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Winner of the "Dancing with the Stars" Finale is... Gary Bourgeault November 28, 2007 First a word from our sponsors ... Hey, just kidding! In a tight competition on the final night, Helio Castroneves won the competition, dancing the Quickstep with Julianne Hough. They paired off against Melanie Brown and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who danced... Continue Reading Posted at 12:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov27	Grandma ... Reindeer Singer Gets Run Over by a Lawsuit Gary Bourgeault November 27, 2007 When you hear the name Elmo Shropshire, the idea of a singer that made millions from a song isn't the first thing that comes to your mind.Yet that's exactly what happened when the veterinarian Dr.Elmo Shropshire and wife Patsy singing... Continue Reading Posted at 10:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Last Call with Carson Daly" Resuming Production Gary Bourgeault November 27, 2007 NBC (GE) has decided to go ahead and resume production on "Last Call with Carson Daly," becoming the first network concerning a late-night talk show to do it since the writers strike began. Daly himself isn't a member of the Writers Guild,... Continue Reading Posted at 7:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Washington Redskins' Sean Taylor Dies of Gunshot Wounds Gary Bourgeault November 27, 2007 Sean Taylor, the pro football player for the Washington Redskins who was shot at his home by an intruder, has died from his wounds today. Taylor was 24.His father said in a statement that "It is with deep regret that... Continue Reading Posted at 2:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Emeril Live" is Now Dead: Canceled After 10 Years Gary Bourgeault November 27, 2007 The Food Network has confirmed that Chef Emeril Lagasse, and his "Emeril Live" show will be dropped by the network. At this time his other show "The Essence of Emeril" is reportedly still on the schedule. The last Emeril Live... Continue Reading Posted at 1:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Two Stuntman Hurt Shooting Adam Sandler's Latest Comedy Gary Bourgeault November 27, 2007 Two stuntman on the set of Adam Sandler's newest comedy were burned in an accident. One had first degree burns and the other third degree burns. One of the men had burns to the hands and legs, while the other... Continue Reading Posted at 1:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov26	Fox Only Major Network Growing in Key 18-49 Demographic Gary Bourgeault November 26, 2007 Last year, Fox (NWS-A) executives said they wanted to be more competitive leading up to their blockbuster "American Idol" and "24" shows, that are scheduled for release in January. They've responded to the challenge in the key 18-49 age group,... Continue Reading Posted at 9:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jeff Robinov Heading Warner Bros. Pictures Group Gary Bourgeault November 26, 2007 Warner Bros. has shuffled its movie operations and created a new division caled Warner Bros. Pictures Group, which will include all aspects of operations under one rood; including film production, marketing and distribution.Leading the new unit will be President Jeff... Continue Reading Posted at 9:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Quiet Riot" Frontman Kevin DuBrow Dead at 52 Gary Bourgeault November 26, 2007 A simple announcement on Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali's Website says it all: "I can't even find words to say," he wrote. "Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend, Kevin... Continue Reading Posted at 5:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Washington Redskins' Sean Taylor in Critical Condition after being Shot Gary Bourgeault November 26, 2007 Sean Taylor is in critical condition after being shot in the leg in an early Monday-morning incident at his home.Reports are Taylor was shot after confronting burglars in his home, said his lawyer Richard Sharpstein, and was bleeding from a... Continue Reading Posted at 5:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	“The Moment of Truth” Will Stir Controversy, Ratings for Fox Gary Bourgeault November 26, 2007 If you haven't heard about it yet, Fox (NWS-A) has picked up a reality show where people will be asked extremely difficult questions whose accuracy will be measured by a polygraph test and a certified polygraph examiner.The way Fox will... Continue Reading Posted at 2:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov25	Bionic Woman Reportedly Canceled Gary Bourgeault November 25, 2007 The Bionic Woman, which has struggled since its launch this fall, is rumored to have been canceled by studio executives. It looks like actress Michelle Ryan will be losing her role and job as lead for the show, along with... Continue Reading Posted at 9:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hawthorne Heights' Guitarist Casey Calvert Found Dead on Tour Bus Gary Bourgeault November 25, 2007 In a tragic event, Casey Calvert of the indie music group Hawthorne Heights, was found dead on their tour bus early Saturday morning. The band was an up-and-coming act whose music had several singles showcased on VH1 and MTV. Since... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Box Office Has an "Enchanted" Weekend Gary Bourgeault November 25, 2007 After two straight disastrous weekends at the box office, it finally got unwound again, as it finally managed to break the $100 million mark in the top twelve films, after failing to in the previous two.Audiences have warmed strongly to... Continue Reading Posted at 1:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov24	J.K. Rowling Named "Entertainer of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly Gary Bourgeault November 24, 2007 It seems J.K. Rowling was named entertainer of the year by Entertainment Weekly for the unique contribution she made: not simply for the obvious Harry Potter series, but that she was able to do it with an old technology -... Continue Reading Posted at 5:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hulk Hogan Served with Divorce Papers Gary Bourgeault November 24, 2007 Hulk Hogan, who stars with his family in the reality show on VH1 "Hogan Knows Best," got served with divorce papers, as his wife Terry filed for divorce in Pinellas County court in Florida. Hogan also used to be a... Continue Reading Posted at 2:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov23	Reminder: Battlestar Galactica: Razor - Two-Hour Special Saturday Gary Bourgeault November 23, 2007 The two-hour special Battlestar Galactica fans have been waiting for is finally upon us, as Saturday night at 9 p.m. ET on the Sci Fi channel, Battlestar Galactica: Razor will be aired in a two-hour special.What will be especially rewarding... Continue Reading Posted at 4:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	IAAF Recommends Marion Jones be Stripped of Olympic Medals Gary Bourgeault November 23, 2007 If the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Council recommendations are followed, Marion Jones will be required to return her Olympic medals.The IAAF also formerly disqualified Jones from all the events she participated in from September 1, 2000 and on.... Continue Reading Posted at 4:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov21	"Hardbody Harrison" Convicted of Forcing 8 Women to be Sex Slaves Gary Bourgeault November 21, 2007 "Hardbody Harrison," a former pro wrestler for the now defunct World Championship Wrestling organization, was convicted of forcing 8 women to be sex slaves.Some of the charges Harrision Norris Jr. was convicted of by a federal jury was sex trafficking,... Continue Reading Posted at 11:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Shrek to Make Balloon Debut at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Gary Bourgeault November 21, 2007 Shrek will be one of three new balloon entrants in the Macy's Thanksgiving parade, as he's ready to float in the annual festivities.Along with Shrek, the two other newcomers will be the feline superhero Hello Kitty Supercute, and also the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov20	David Hasselhoff may be back as Michael Knight in "Knight Rider" Gary Bourgeault November 20, 2007 With the Knight Rider film put on hold, it has given David Hasselhoff the opportunity to return to network television as Michael Knight, in a sequel to the hit series. Hasselhoff is reportedly in talks to play the popular character... Continue Reading Posted at 10:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"The Bachelor" Scores Highest Ratings of Season Gary Bourgeault November 20, 2007 Although most of the fans of "The Bachelor" were disappointed when bachelor Brad Womack decided to choose no one in the season finale, it didn't keep the show from scoring its highest ratings of the season for the ABC (DIS) reality... Continue Reading Posted at 9:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Catherine Zeta-Jones Quits "Nine" Gary Bourgeault November 20, 2007 Reports say that Catherine Zeta-Jones was unhappy with the size of the role she would play as Claudia in the film adaptation of the musical "Nine," and after director Rob Marshall refused to change the script to enlarge her role... Continue Reading Posted at 6:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Talks Future Growth Of the Company Gary Bourgeault November 20, 2007 In an interview with Fortune, Comcast (CMCSA) CEO Brian Roberts said that the growth of new products for the company has had its second-largest increase in company history.He said this in response to a question about investors' concerns about the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Ratatouille" Surpasses $600 Million in Worldwide Box Office Gary Bourgeault November 20, 2007 This last weekend "Ratatouille" passed the $600 million mark to become Disney/Pixar's second largest movie release of all time globally.Domestically the film has taken in $206.1 million to date, while internationally it has reached $396.5 million in sales. For this... Continue Reading Posted at 12:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov19	Cast of "The Celebrity Apprentice" Revealed Gary Bourgeault November 19, 2007 A surprising 125 celebrities entered the pool to become one of the contestants on Donald Trump's "The Celebrity Apprentice," the 14 of them that made the cut were announced today.To add a little spice to the show, one of the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Goodbye `Mr. Whipple' - Dick Wilson Dead at 91 Gary Bourgeault November 19, 2007 Actor and marketer Dick Wilson, known widely for his admonition to customers who couldn't help to "Please, don't squeeze the Charmin," died Monday at 91.With his TV persona George Whipple making over 500 commercials over a 21-year period, Wilson was... Continue Reading Posted at 8:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Fox News" Signs Shepherd Smith to New, Huge Contract Gary Bourgeault November 19, 2007 Shepherd Smith, who for years has dominated the cable news ratings, was rewarded with a contract, which executives close to the deal say is worth between $7 to $8 million; something unheard of in the cable news business. It approaches... Continue Reading Posted at 8:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov18	Carrie Underwood and Daughtry Lead American Music Awards Winners Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 Former American Idol alumni led the way at the American Music Awards, as fans show their support of the popular artists, led by Daughtry and Carrie Underwood.Idol Chris Daughtry and his band Daughtry, came away with awards for breakthrough artist,... Continue Reading Posted at 9:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Brazilian Media Reports Body of Tony Harris Found Hanging from Tree Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 Reports from Brazilian media say that the body of Tony Harris, the missing American basketball player, has been found in the city of Goiana. At this time FBI agents say, while they have been in contact with Brazilian authorities, the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Most of "Saturday Night Live" Production Crew Fired Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 A New York Post report says in one of the strongest moves since the Writers Guild started its strike, NBC (GE) has fired "nearly the entire production staff" of the former powerhouse "Saturday Night Live." Citing more than one unnamed... Continue Reading Posted at 6:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ralph Fiennes' Nephew Lands Role in Next Harry Potter Film Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 The nephew of Ralph Fiennes has landed a role playing a younger version of Fiennes' character Lord Voldemort. Hero Fiennes Tiffin will play the 11-year-old version of Harry Potter's arch-enemy. Hero is nine-years-old at this time.He'll be part of the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sirius-4 Telecommunications Satellite Set into Orbit Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 The Sirius-4 telecommunications satellite was put into orbit on Sunday, and will orbit at 35,786 kilometers in altitude. It was set into orbit by a Briz-M Russian booster.The satellite itself was built by Lockheed Martin (LMT) Commercial Space Systems, and... Continue Reading Posted at 4:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Beowulf Leads Another Slow Box Office Weekend Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 While th $28.1 million take for Beowulf brought it a No. 1 spot in this weekend's soft box office, it's hard to know if that's good news or not. The costs of the film came in at $150 million, which... Continue Reading Posted at 1:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov17	"South Park" in Biggest Ratings Since 1998! Gary Bourgeault November 17, 2007 The animated hit "South Park" ended its 11th season going strong, as it turned in its strongest performance since 1998.This is good news for the franchise and Comedy Central, as it resigned the show for another three years this last... Continue Reading Posted at 9:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Blockbuster's New Strategy: Make it a Destination! Gary Bourgeault November 17, 2007 Blockbuster, after making some big changes that their customers really liked - in-store video exchanges and ending late fees - the company has found that while it's a hit with their users, it's not good for the bottom line. Since... Continue Reading Posted at 6:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gloria Reuben Returning to ER as Jeanie Boulet Gary Bourgeault November 17, 2007 In an attempt to boost ratings and maybe save the show, ER is returning Gloria Reuben to the cast as Jeanie Boulet, a somewhat controversial character who was HIV-positive in the show. It's been eight years since Reuben's character had... Continue Reading Posted at 4:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dreamworks Negotiating to Move to NBC Universal Gary Bourgeault November 17, 2007 It looks like animosity between Dreamworks and Viacom (VIA-B) is coming to a head, as information continues to leak out that Dreamworks is in negotiations to get out of the agreement with Paramount.The news is Steven Spielberg and David Geffen... Continue Reading Posted at 4:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov16	Sarah Michelle Gellar Now Sarah Michelle Prinze Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 Sarah Michelle Gellar, known for her lead role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," said she's changing her last name to Prinze as a wedding present to her husband on their fifth anniversary. Gellar is married to Freddie Prinze Jr.USmagazine cited... Continue Reading Posted at 8:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tim Burton Signs on with Disney for Two 3-D Films Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 Tim Burton has signed on with the Walt Disney Co. (DIS) to do two 3-D films for them. Burton will reprise "Alice in Wonderland," and also his own "Frankenweenie," which he'll develop into a full-length feature film.Burton has developed films... Continue Reading Posted at 7:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kyla Ebbert Gets 15 Minutes of Fame: Now Please Go Away! Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 We all remember her as the person on Southwest Airlines that ran into trouble for wearing clothing that didn't meet the standards of the company. She got her 15 minutes of fame, and is now attempting to cash in on... Continue Reading Posted at 6:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Michael Flatley Appearing on "Dancing With the Stars" Next Week Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 The "Lord of the Dance" is going to meet up with and perform on "Dancing With the Stars" next week, as Michael Flatley will perform with members of his dance team on Tuesday's show, says representative Scott Gorenstein. Flatley used... Continue Reading Posted at 5:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Katharine McPhee Engaged to Actor Nick Cokas Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 Katherine McPhee, who was the runner-up to Taylor Hicks on the "American Idol" reality show, is now engaged to actor Nick Cokas, according to PEOPLE, citing an unnamed source.The news evidently broke when McPhee couldn't help showing off her ring... Continue Reading Posted at 3:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Alex Rodriquez and New York Yankees in Love Again Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 It looks like Alex Rodriquez and the New York Yankees are showing each other some love again, as reports are they have reached a tentative agreement that will probably result in Rodriquez ending his career with the Yankees.After some bad... Continue Reading Posted at 3:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov15	Internet Rumors say Travis Barker is Dead: Are they True? Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 Word has been going around the Web that Travis Barker, the drummer for Blink-182 and Plus 44 was found dead in his garage. Barker is reputed to be one of the greatest drummers in history.What this really looks like is... Continue Reading Posted at 11:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Paige Davis Returning to "Trading Spaces" Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 "Trading Spaces" is going to start their show this year with new and old faces. Returning to the show to give it a lift is popular Paige Davis, who hosted the show until 2005. TLC decided at that time to... Continue Reading Posted at 8:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Lily Allen Chastises Radiohead for Offering Consumers a Choice Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 It seems Lily Allen is another person with too much time on her hands, as she's decided it's her job to tell Radiohead how to sell their music.Allen said that the decision by Radiohead to allow their fans the choice... Continue Reading Posted at 8:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Barry Bonds Indicted for Obstructing Justice and Perjury Concerning Steroid Use Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 With federal prosecutors saying they have evidence that Barry Bonds used steroids, he was indicted by a U.S. grand jury for obstructing justice and perjury concerning the use of steroids.Prosecutors said the have evidence "including positive tests for the presence... Continue Reading Posted at 7:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Japanese Put Warrant out for Hayden Panettiere's Arrest Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 Hayden Panettiere has a warrant for her arrest in Japan for trespassing and interferring with Japanese fisherman.Panettiere, with a bunch of screwball activists from the U.S. and Australia, with nothing better to do, went out into Japanese waters in an... Continue Reading Posted at 6:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	CBS Files for Motion to Dismiss Dan Rather Case Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 CBS (CBS-A) filed a 30-page motion to dismiss the case by Dan Rather against them in New York Supreme Court. This is the case where Rather had attempted to make it look like President Bush received "preferential treatment" during his... Continue Reading Posted at 5:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sourcetix.com, the Most Comprehensive, Low-Price Ticket Seller Online ... Just Got Better Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 Sponsored ReviewSourcetix.com has just revamped their site and it's even better than ever, as the web site with some of the most comprehensive inventory for theatre, sports and concert tickets online continues to offer the lowest prices you can get.Not... Continue Reading Posted at 4:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hollywood Losing Big on Anti-War Films Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 After the Robert Redford and Tom Cruise film "Lions for Lambs" tanked at the box office last weekend, Hollywood is getting nervous about its obsession with bringing out a bunch of films during war that attack the U.S. and its... Continue Reading Posted at 3:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov13	ABC Wins Prime Time Ratings Last Week, NBC Plunges to Fourth Place Gary Bourgeault November 13, 2007 The new slate of television shows did pretty well last week, as ABC (DIS) led the way for Disney, as it squeeked by CBS (CBS-A) for the prime time win.CBS had the top two shows of the week, with the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nicole Kidman: "My Marriage Comes Before Career" Gary Bourgeault November 13, 2007 It seems some of the Hollywood actresses are becoming increasingly putting their main focus on their marriages and families, as a number of them have recently said their marriages and families come before anything else. It's actually refreshing to hear.Nicole... Continue Reading Posted at 8:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Cable Companies Battling FCC over New Regulatory Powers Gary Bourgeault November 13, 2007 The cable TV industry is up in arms about the assertion by the FCC that it has new regulatory powers over the industry. The assertion is based on a 1984 law that says if 70 percent of U.S. households have... Continue Reading Posted at 7:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Marvel Comics Offering Archived Library Online Gary Bourgeault November 13, 2007 Marvel (MVL) launched a new web site today, that features a bunch of its older comics, and can be accessed for a low fee of $4.99 a month if you sign up for a year, or $9.99 if you want... Continue Reading Posted at 5:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov12	Walt Disney Co. to Offer Cellular Services in Japan Gary Bourgeault November 12, 2007 The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is partnering with Softbank Corp of Japan to offer cellular-phone services in Japan.Disney's goal in the deal is to grab 1 million users, specifically families, with phones and downloads that will feature characters from the... Continue Reading Posted at 6:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Good News for "Damages" Fans - Renewed for Two Seasons Gary Bourgeault November 12, 2007 An announcement Monday by FX network that they were going to bring back "Damages" for at least another two seasons was great news for fans of the legal thriller.There was a lot of uncertainty about returning the show, as its... Continue Reading Posted at 6:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rupert Murdoch Says Next Year Could be "Rough" Gary Bourgeault November 12, 2007 With the uncertainties in the bigger economic picture, including credit, oil prices and housing concerns, Rupert Murdoch said that it will be very difficult to project how 2008 will be until things settle down and become clearer.Murdoch said concerning the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Reese Witherspoon Won't Take Revenge, but She gets even! Gary Bourgeault November 12, 2007 While I didn't know Reese Witherspoon had a lot of enemies, she said recently that her greatest payback to her detractors has been the success of her career. Rather than be concerned about them, she throws herself into her roles... Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov11	Sony Pictures Entertainment Grabs North American and English-Language Rights to Peter Jackson Film Gary Bourgeault November 11, 2007 The Peter Jackson produced sci-fi film "District 9" has had distribution and English-language rights acquired by Sony Pictures Entertainment, according to an announcement by Peter Schlessel, President of Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group, and QED International CEO Bill Block.Jackson is... Continue Reading Posted at 7:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fox Signs Bernie Mac to Star in Comedy Gary Bourgeault November 11, 2007 Comedian Bernie Mac has been recruited by Fox (NWS-A) to star in a comedy produced by Warner Bros. TV. The series tentatively named "Starting Under" will have Mac playing the role of a divorced dad who ends up staying with... Continue Reading Posted at 4:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Walt Disney Co. Sued Over Segway Ban Gary Bourgeault November 11, 2007 The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) was sued because by three disabled people because of their prohibition on using Segways to run around the theme parks in.The people suing the company claim that while they can stand, they aren't able to... Continue Reading Posted at 3:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jerry Seinfeld Stings "American Gangster" - "Bee Movie" No. 1 at Box Office Gary Bourgeault November 11, 2007 Jerry Seinfeld and the "Bee Movie" turned the tables on "American Gangster" and took the No. 1 spot for the weekend box office. The estimated total is $26 million for its second time around.As expected "Bee Movie" held much stronger,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Echostar Grows in Third Quarter, But How will they Grow in Future? Gary Bourgeault November 11, 2007 Echostar Communications Corporation (DISH) revenue for the third quarter ending September 30, 2007, increased by 12.9 percent to finish at $2.79 billion. Last year in the same period they generated $2.48 billion in revenue for the quarter.The satellite television operator... Continue Reading Posted at 2:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov10	"The View" Co-Host Elisabeth Hasselbeck Gives Birth to Son Gary Bourgeault November 10, 2007 Elisabeth Hasselbeck, talk show host of "The View" and wife of NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck gave birth to a little boy Friday, ABC (DIS) announced. The young lad weighed in at a healthy 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.At this... Continue Reading Posted at 6:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Moby Offering Indie Filmmakers His Music Free Gary Bourgeault November 10, 2007 Moby says he's offering independent filmmakers a chance to use his music for free in their video productions.He says on his web site, Mobygratis.com in the "film music" section that it "is for independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students, and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Literary Giant Norman Mailer Dead at 84 Gary Bourgeault November 10, 2007 Norman Mailer, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes "The Armies of the Night" and "The Executioner's Song" died today at the age of 84."The Armies of the Night" also won a Medal for Disinguished Contribution to American Letters by the National... Continue Reading Posted at 2:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 9	Digital Broadcasting Transition Chief John Kneuer Leaves Position Gary Bourgeault November 9, 2007 John Kneuer, head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, stepped down from his post, citing new opportunities for the reason he's leaving.Kneuer was in charge of the upcoming transition of the television industry to digital broadcasting from analog. He... Continue Reading Posted at 9:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Broadway Stagehands Set to Strike Saturday Gary Bourgeault November 9, 2007 According to anonymous sources, broadway stagehands will begin to strike Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. The unnamed source, close to the negotiations but not authorized to speak officially on the matter, released the information.The League of American Theatres and Producers... Continue Reading Posted at 9:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Personal Assistant Natavia Lowery Arrested in Linda Stein's Death Gary Bourgeault November 9, 2007 The personal assistant of punk rock pioneer and real estate agent multimillionaire Linda Stein, was arrested for the murder of Stein Friday.Natavia Lowery was arrested for brutally beating Stein to death with a yoga stick. Stein, 62, was smashed in... Continue Reading Posted at 8:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hollywood Anti-War Films Rejected by Moviegoers Gary Bourgeault November 9, 2007 The attempt by certain elements in Hollywood to us Iraq as the scenario to build their propaganda movies around has backfired, as moviegoers long ago tired of their pathetic attempt to communicate something based in lies.Part of the problem is probably... Continue Reading Posted at 3:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 8	Walt Disney Co. Increases Profits by 12% for Fiscal Fourth-Quarter Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) was able to increase profits by 12 percent for their fiscal fourth quarter, led by strong theme park visitor growth and cable television shows.For Disney theme parks operating income grew by 9 percent, reaching $430... Continue Reading Posted at 6:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony Confirm They're Pregnant Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 Jennifer Lopez waited until the end of the tour with husband Marc Anthony to confirm that she was pregnant with her first baby.Even Anthony was caught off guard with her announcement to the 10,000-plus crowd in Miami at the American... Continue Reading Posted at 4:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Roman Polanski, Still Running from Child-Sex Charges, Directing "The Ghost" Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 Why someone like Roman Polanski should be allowed to work on any film project is beyond me. Still, some people continue to allow him to get involved with their projects, even though he has been running from sex charges in... Continue Reading Posted at 3:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	DUI: The Latest Celebrity Marketing Strategy - Mickey Rourke Jumps on Board Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 You have to hand it to them, celebrity agents are getting smarter. They're getting their clients away from getting charged with DUI in a car, to now DUI with a scooter.Mickey Rourke, who has carefully branded himself as a bad... Continue Reading Posted at 3:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mother of Anna Nicole Smith Sues CBS Studios for Libel Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 The mother of the late Anna Nicole Smith has filed a lawsuit against CBS Studios Inc., a Houston TV station - KPRC and Howard K. Stern, alleging libel for a broadcast aired a week after Smith died.Virgie Arthur claims that... Continue Reading Posted at 2:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fox Will Have Plenty of Fresh Shows - but not for "24" Fans Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 Fox (NWS-A) will probably be the least hit of the major networks by the writers' strike, but that won't give any comfort to the fans of "24" and Jack Bauer.A recently released midseason schedule has "24" missing in action, as... Continue Reading Posted at 1:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 7	News Corp. Outperforms in its First Quarter Gary Bourgeault November 7, 2007 News Corp. (NWS-A) was running on all cylinders in its first quarter of its fiscal year, as it performed beyond expectations, and had success across most of its properties; although net income dropped to $732 million from $843 million last... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sugarland Surprises Brooks & Dunn at Country Music Awards Gary Bourgeault November 7, 2007 There was one big change at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, as Sugarland trumped Brooks & Dunn to win the duo of the year award. Brooks & Dunn had won it the last six years, and 14 out... Continue Reading Posted at 9:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Time Warner Net Income Drops 53 Percent Gary Bourgeault November 7, 2007 While Time Warner's (TWX) movie and cable TV businesses continue to flourish, the AOL unit is still floundering, as growth in its ad revenue continues to slow down. The result is a drop of 53 percent in its net income... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Billboard Finally Changes Antiquated Rules: Eagles No. 1 Album Gary Bourgeault November 7, 2007 In a move far past when it should have been changed, Billboard altered its rules to reflect the way music is being sold.If they would have remained the same, they would have had Britney Spears' new album Blackout as the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What the Writers' Strike is Really About Gary Bourgeault November 7, 2007 The strike by the Writers Guild of America has generated a lot of talk around the media world, including the Internet. And speaking of the Internet, that's what the strike is all about. Some people are saying the strike will... Continue Reading Posted at 1:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 6	Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc. Sued Over "Bee Movie" slogan Gary Bourgeault November 6, 2007 It's outrageous I tell you, Jerry Seinfeld has been accused by the Beeceuticals cosmetic company of stealing their slogan "Gives Bees A Chance" so he could use it to get the "Bee Movie" noticed. Talk about that underhanded lout. How... Continue Reading Posted at 9:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	So why are the Hollywood Writers Striking? Gary Bourgeault November 6, 2007 The members of the Writers Guild of America have followed through on their threat to strike, alleging its based on not getting enough money for DVDs and residuals for content being put on other digital platforms.So we're supposed to feel... Continue Reading Posted at 8:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nancy Grace Delivers Twins Two Months Early Gary Bourgeault November 6, 2007 Doctors had to induce labor on Nancy Grace as she developed pulmonary edema - fluid on the lungs - which could have caused health problems for her and the children if the babies weren't delivered.As a result, a girl, Lucy... Continue Reading Posted at 3:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Osmond Family Patriarch, George Osmond, Dies at 90 Gary Bourgeault November 6, 2007 George Osmond, father of the extraordinarily successful entertainment family "The Osmonds," died Tuesday morning at home at the age of 90.Mr. Osmond, along with his late wife Olive, had trained and tutored their sons Donny, Jay, Alan, Merill and Wayne... Continue Reading Posted at 2:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dennis Miller Launching New Sports Television Show on "Versus" Gary Bourgeault November 6, 2007 Dennis Miller, the Emmy Award winning comedian is ready to go back into the sports genre, as he launches a new sports show called "Sports Unfiltered with Dennis Miller." It premieres on the Versus sports network Tuesday night (tonight).The new... Continue Reading Posted at 2:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 5	Michael Eisner wants "Bazooka Joe" to be His Mickey Mouse Gary Bourgeault November 5, 2007 Now we know why Michael Eisner wanted to do when he (and a consortium he led) paid $385 million for the Topps trading card company: make Bazooka Joe the center of a new branding effort.Who's Bazooka Joe you may ask?... Continue Reading Posted at 7:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Richard Parsons Stepping Down as Time Warner CEO, Jeffrey Bewkes Stepping in Gary Bourgeault November 5, 2007 Time Warner (TWX) finally confirmed that Richard Parsons will be stepping down as CEO of the company before his tenure is officially up. Rumors have be swirling for months on the story. Parsons' contract doesn't expire until May 2008.While Parsons... Continue Reading Posted at 6:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Giada De Laurentiis Going to Have Bun in her Own Oven Gary Bourgeault November 5, 2007 The pretty TV chef 37-year-old Giada De Laurentiis announced on the "Today" show that she and her husband Todd Thompson are going to have a baby. She also excitedly said she's found out it's going to be a little girl.Giada... Continue Reading Posted at 3:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Julia Roberts Dreams of Being Stay-at-home Mom Gary Bourgeault November 5, 2007 Talking to Vanity Fair magazine, Julia Roberts said her biggest dream is to be a stay-at-home mom.Roberts, who is 40 said, "My dream is to be a highly fulfilled and productive stay-at-home mom and wife. The highest high would be... Continue Reading Posted at 2:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 4	Ashley Judd Talks New Documentary "India's Hidden Plague" Gary Bourgeault November 4, 2007 In an interview on ABC's "This Week," Ashley Judd talked about the upcoming special "India's Hidden Plague," which explores the growing problem of the disease in India."It's very real and it's real stories and real heartache and also real opportunity... Continue Reading Posted at 5:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Shia LaBeouf Arrested for Criminal Trespassing Gary Bourgeault November 4, 2007 Shia LaBeouf, the star of "Transformers" and who also will play a significant role in the upcoming "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," was arrested in a Chicago drug store after refusing to leave when asked to... Continue Reading Posted at 4:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Katie Holmes Gets New York City Marathon Smooch from Hubby Tom Cruise Gary Bourgeault November 4, 2007 Even before Katie Holmes crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon, she got rewarded for her effort as hubby Tom Cruise, holding daughter Suri, gave his wife a big kiss on the final stretch of the run,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"American Gangster" Steals the Weekend Box Office Gary Bourgeault November 4, 2007 After a long lull, the weekend box office finally stirred up a little excitement as "American Gangster" and the "Bee Movie" brought theater-goers out in droves.The Ridley Scott film American Gangster, led by Denzel Washington, finished in the No. 1... Continue Reading Posted at 1:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 3	Justin Bruening Picked to Star in new Knight Rider Film Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 Justin Bruening, who starred in day soap "All My Children," has been picked to play in the role of the son of Michael Knight in the new Knight Rider movie.David Hasselhoff, who hasn't been approached to play any kind of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	'Indiana Jones 4' Thief Pleads Guilty ... Gets Over Two Years in Slammer Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 Indiana Jones struck back even before the fourth installment of the franchise was released, as a man who was trying to sell stolen property of secrets in the film, pleaded guilty yesterday after being arrested from a sting operation.Roderick Davis... Continue Reading Posted at 9:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Joss Whedon Getting "Dollhouse" Ready for Fox Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 Joss Whedon, who has one of the most loyal fan bases in the TV entertainment industry, will be back on television with a new series he scripts called "Dollhouse."Fox (NWS-A) has put in a seven-episode order for the series, which... Continue Reading Posted at 8:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Terri Irwin, Wife of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, Writes Book on their Life Together Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 Saying that she feels an obligation to the millions of fans of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, his widow Terri Irwin, says she has writien a book which talks about their lives together. Irwin was killed in a freak attack by... Continue Reading Posted at 5:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Writers Guild of America Calls for Strike! Sunday Last Chance to make Deal Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 While the Writers Guild of America had already given approval for its representives to call a strike, things have moved to the level where its either get a deal done or they will strike starting Monday. It's been 20 years... Continue Reading Posted at 3:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Warner Music Group Says "No" to Nokia Corp. Music Web Site Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 For the time being, Warner Music Group won't be including any of its music catalog on the new music download site from Nokia Corp. The sticking point is the potential for illegal downloads.The major concern is the use of a... Continue Reading Posted at 2:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 2	Blockbuster Still Unable to Find an Answer Gary Bourgeault November 2, 2007 When Blockbuster (BBI) rolled out its Total Access online plan, many analysts and investors applauded, thinking it would be an answer to NetFlix (NFLX) and online movie downloads; unfortunately that hasn't panned out for them, as they reported another quarterly... Continue Reading Posted at 10:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Debate is Over: Media Coverage Favors Democrats Overwhelmingly Gary Bourgeault November 2, 2007 If the results from a far-from-conservative instititution - Harvard - had been found to be in favor of the Republicans, like it has been with the Democrats, the Democrats would have been screaming.Now in an unbelievable finding, a joint survey... Continue Reading Posted at 8:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Bee Movie" Launch Should Help Boost Box Office Gary Bourgeault November 2, 2007 Jerry Seinfeld seemed to be everywhere the last couple weeks, promoting the launch of the "Bee Movie" this weekend. It should be a welcome change to the tired, worn out offerings that have been put up lately. He's even stirred... Continue Reading Posted at 6:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Don Imus Returning to Radio with Citadel Gary Bourgeault November 2, 2007 Citadel Broadcasting Corp. has hired Don Imus to air a new nationally syndicated radio show starting December 3. The show will be aired through ABC Radio Networks, which Citadel owns. This comes about six months after Imus was fired for... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Viacom's Profits Surge 80% for Quarter - Led by Parmount Gary Bourgeault November 2, 2007 Profits for Viacom Inc. (VIA-B) increased by 80 percent for the quarter, most of that coming from their successful film "Transformers" and solid growth in cable advertising. Even with the profit coming from the sale of their Famous Music publishing... Continue Reading Posted at 3:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Nov30	Evel Knievel Makes Final Jump - Dies at 69 Gary Bourgeault November 30, 2007 Know More: Celebrities Stuntman Evel Knievel died Friday at the age of 69. Knievel was the consummate showman and marketer, using all sorts of weird obstacles and obstruction to jump his motorcycle over. More than once he came close to death performing his risky stunts. Knievel jumped over cars, buses, the Snake River Canyon in Idaho and live sharks, among other things. The most attention Knievel got, and what he is probably most remembered for was his attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon in 1974. He used a rocket-powered motorcycle for the attempt. His extraordinary crash as Caesars Palace was also etched in the memories of those enamored with his antics. According to Billy Rundel, a Knievel friend and promoter, he had trouble breathing at his condominium and died before an ambulance was able to get to the hospital. Knievel is survived by his four children Kelly, Robbie, Tracey and Alicia; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Caesar's Palace Snake River Canyon Jumping Over Cars in Portland Posted at 5:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov29	Disney Increasing Dividend After Strong Quarter Gary Bourgeault November 29, 2007 Shareholders of Disney (DIS), while probably not surprised, will be happy to learn that the company has increased its dividend again by 0.4 percent, something they've done over the last several years. The increase was equal to 12.9 percent, or... Continue Reading Posted at 9:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	ABC and Writers Guild of America East Reach Tentative Agreement Gary Bourgeault November 29, 2007 It only took about three years, but the two sides almost got it done, as the ABC (DIS) network and Writers Guild of America East reached a tentative agreement for a new contract. The contract is subject being ratified by... Continue Reading Posted at 6:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Warner Music's Profits Plunge by 58% in Fourth Quarter Gary Bourgeault November 29, 2007 The fourth-quarter results for Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) continue to mirror the problems facing the music industry, as net income plunged by 58 percent for the period ending September 30.The net income came in at $5 million for the... Continue Reading Posted at 6:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Imus Back on Radio Monday Morning. Will it be the Revenge of the I-Man? Gary Bourgeault November 29, 2007 When Don Imus made his politically incorrect statements that resulted in his being fired from his long time stint at CBS (CBS-A), the people he had helped out a lot abandoned him at one of the most important times of... Continue Reading Posted at 4:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Broadway Stagehands Strike Ends, Cost New York City $38 Million Gary Bourgeault November 29, 2007 The stagehand strike has ended after 19 days, which ended up costing New York City approximately $2 million a day, and $38 million overall.While there was a lot of excitement at the announcement, especially by tourists hoping to see a... Continue Reading Posted at 4:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov28	Eric Clapton's "Crossroad's Guitar Festival" on PBS was Great Entertainment Gary Bourgeault November 28, 2007 The PBS special tonight featuring Eric Clapton's Crossroad's Guitar Festival was fantastic. While everything was tremendous, it was my first chance to see Tal Wilkenfeld, the young immigrant from Australia who plays a mean bass guitar. I include the performance... Continue Reading Posted at 11:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Alex Pettyfer too old to play in next "Stormbreaker" Gary Bourgeault November 28, 2007 The author of the "Stormbreaker" book series Anthony Horowitz has come to the conclusion that Alex Pettyfer is too old to reprise the role of Alex Rider in the film series. Horowitz says the actor, who is now 17-years-old, has... Continue Reading Posted at 7:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"High School Musical 3" Probably Shooting in Spring says Director Kenny Ortega Gary Bourgeault November 28, 2007 The continuing story of the highly popular Disney franchise "High School Musical," will probably start shooting in the spring, says director and choreographer Kenny Ortega. This will be the third installment of the series.While Ortega obviously won't reveal the story... Continue Reading Posted at 6:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Winner of the "Dancing with the Stars" Finale is... Gary Bourgeault November 28, 2007 First a word from our sponsors ... Hey, just kidding! In a tight competition on the final night, Helio Castroneves won the competition, dancing the Quickstep with Julianne Hough. They paired off against Melanie Brown and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who danced... Continue Reading Posted at 12:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov27	Grandma ... Reindeer Singer Gets Run Over by a Lawsuit Gary Bourgeault November 27, 2007 When you hear the name Elmo Shropshire, the idea of a singer that made millions from a song isn't the first thing that comes to your mind.Yet that's exactly what happened when the veterinarian Dr.Elmo Shropshire and wife Patsy singing... Continue Reading Posted at 10:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Last Call with Carson Daly" Resuming Production Gary Bourgeault November 27, 2007 NBC (GE) has decided to go ahead and resume production on "Last Call with Carson Daly," becoming the first network concerning a late-night talk show to do it since the writers strike began. Daly himself isn't a member of the Writers Guild,... Continue Reading Posted at 7:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Washington Redskins' Sean Taylor Dies of Gunshot Wounds Gary Bourgeault November 27, 2007 Sean Taylor, the pro football player for the Washington Redskins who was shot at his home by an intruder, has died from his wounds today. Taylor was 24.His father said in a statement that "It is with deep regret that... Continue Reading Posted at 2:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Emeril Live" is Now Dead: Canceled After 10 Years Gary Bourgeault November 27, 2007 The Food Network has confirmed that Chef Emeril Lagasse, and his "Emeril Live" show will be dropped by the network. At this time his other show "The Essence of Emeril" is reportedly still on the schedule. The last Emeril Live... Continue Reading Posted at 1:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Two Stuntman Hurt Shooting Adam Sandler's Latest Comedy Gary Bourgeault November 27, 2007 Two stuntman on the set of Adam Sandler's newest comedy were burned in an accident. One had first degree burns and the other third degree burns. One of the men had burns to the hands and legs, while the other... Continue Reading Posted at 1:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov26	Fox Only Major Network Growing in Key 18-49 Demographic Gary Bourgeault November 26, 2007 Last year, Fox (NWS-A) executives said they wanted to be more competitive leading up to their blockbuster "American Idol" and "24" shows, that are scheduled for release in January. They've responded to the challenge in the key 18-49 age group,... Continue Reading Posted at 9:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jeff Robinov Heading Warner Bros. Pictures Group Gary Bourgeault November 26, 2007 Warner Bros. has shuffled its movie operations and created a new division caled Warner Bros. Pictures Group, which will include all aspects of operations under one rood; including film production, marketing and distribution.Leading the new unit will be President Jeff... Continue Reading Posted at 9:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Quiet Riot" Frontman Kevin DuBrow Dead at 52 Gary Bourgeault November 26, 2007 A simple announcement on Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali's Website says it all: "I can't even find words to say," he wrote. "Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend, Kevin... Continue Reading Posted at 5:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Washington Redskins' Sean Taylor in Critical Condition after being Shot Gary Bourgeault November 26, 2007 Sean Taylor is in critical condition after being shot in the leg in an early Monday-morning incident at his home.Reports are Taylor was shot after confronting burglars in his home, said his lawyer Richard Sharpstein, and was bleeding from a... Continue Reading Posted at 5:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	“The Moment of Truth” Will Stir Controversy, Ratings for Fox Gary Bourgeault November 26, 2007 If you haven't heard about it yet, Fox (NWS-A) has picked up a reality show where people will be asked extremely difficult questions whose accuracy will be measured by a polygraph test and a certified polygraph examiner.The way Fox will... Continue Reading Posted at 2:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov25	Bionic Woman Reportedly Canceled Gary Bourgeault November 25, 2007 The Bionic Woman, which has struggled since its launch this fall, is rumored to have been canceled by studio executives. It looks like actress Michelle Ryan will be losing her role and job as lead for the show, along with... Continue Reading Posted at 9:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hawthorne Heights' Guitarist Casey Calvert Found Dead on Tour Bus Gary Bourgeault November 25, 2007 In a tragic event, Casey Calvert of the indie music group Hawthorne Heights, was found dead on their tour bus early Saturday morning. The band was an up-and-coming act whose music had several singles showcased on VH1 and MTV. Since... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Box Office Has an "Enchanted" Weekend Gary Bourgeault November 25, 2007 After two straight disastrous weekends at the box office, it finally got unwound again, as it finally managed to break the $100 million mark in the top twelve films, after failing to in the previous two.Audiences have warmed strongly to... Continue Reading Posted at 1:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov24	J.K. Rowling Named "Entertainer of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly Gary Bourgeault November 24, 2007 It seems J.K. Rowling was named entertainer of the year by Entertainment Weekly for the unique contribution she made: not simply for the obvious Harry Potter series, but that she was able to do it with an old technology -... Continue Reading Posted at 5:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hulk Hogan Served with Divorce Papers Gary Bourgeault November 24, 2007 Hulk Hogan, who stars with his family in the reality show on VH1 "Hogan Knows Best," got served with divorce papers, as his wife Terry filed for divorce in Pinellas County court in Florida. Hogan also used to be a... Continue Reading Posted at 2:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov23	Reminder: Battlestar Galactica: Razor - Two-Hour Special Saturday Gary Bourgeault November 23, 2007 The two-hour special Battlestar Galactica fans have been waiting for is finally upon us, as Saturday night at 9 p.m. ET on the Sci Fi channel, Battlestar Galactica: Razor will be aired in a two-hour special.What will be especially rewarding... Continue Reading Posted at 4:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	IAAF Recommends Marion Jones be Stripped of Olympic Medals Gary Bourgeault November 23, 2007 If the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Council recommendations are followed, Marion Jones will be required to return her Olympic medals.The IAAF also formerly disqualified Jones from all the events she participated in from September 1, 2000 and on.... Continue Reading Posted at 4:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov21	"Hardbody Harrison" Convicted of Forcing 8 Women to be Sex Slaves Gary Bourgeault November 21, 2007 "Hardbody Harrison," a former pro wrestler for the now defunct World Championship Wrestling organization, was convicted of forcing 8 women to be sex slaves.Some of the charges Harrision Norris Jr. was convicted of by a federal jury was sex trafficking,... Continue Reading Posted at 11:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Shrek to Make Balloon Debut at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Gary Bourgeault November 21, 2007 Shrek will be one of three new balloon entrants in the Macy's Thanksgiving parade, as he's ready to float in the annual festivities.Along with Shrek, the two other newcomers will be the feline superhero Hello Kitty Supercute, and also the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov20	David Hasselhoff may be back as Michael Knight in "Knight Rider" Gary Bourgeault November 20, 2007 With the Knight Rider film put on hold, it has given David Hasselhoff the opportunity to return to network television as Michael Knight, in a sequel to the hit series. Hasselhoff is reportedly in talks to play the popular character... Continue Reading Posted at 10:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"The Bachelor" Scores Highest Ratings of Season Gary Bourgeault November 20, 2007 Although most of the fans of "The Bachelor" were disappointed when bachelor Brad Womack decided to choose no one in the season finale, it didn't keep the show from scoring its highest ratings of the season for the ABC (DIS) reality... Continue Reading Posted at 9:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Catherine Zeta-Jones Quits "Nine" Gary Bourgeault November 20, 2007 Reports say that Catherine Zeta-Jones was unhappy with the size of the role she would play as Claudia in the film adaptation of the musical "Nine," and after director Rob Marshall refused to change the script to enlarge her role... Continue Reading Posted at 6:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Talks Future Growth Of the Company Gary Bourgeault November 20, 2007 In an interview with Fortune, Comcast (CMCSA) CEO Brian Roberts said that the growth of new products for the company has had its second-largest increase in company history.He said this in response to a question about investors' concerns about the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Ratatouille" Surpasses $600 Million in Worldwide Box Office Gary Bourgeault November 20, 2007 This last weekend "Ratatouille" passed the $600 million mark to become Disney/Pixar's second largest movie release of all time globally.Domestically the film has taken in $206.1 million to date, while internationally it has reached $396.5 million in sales. For this... Continue Reading Posted at 12:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov19	Cast of "The Celebrity Apprentice" Revealed Gary Bourgeault November 19, 2007 A surprising 125 celebrities entered the pool to become one of the contestants on Donald Trump's "The Celebrity Apprentice," the 14 of them that made the cut were announced today.To add a little spice to the show, one of the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Goodbye `Mr. Whipple' - Dick Wilson Dead at 91 Gary Bourgeault November 19, 2007 Actor and marketer Dick Wilson, known widely for his admonition to customers who couldn't help to "Please, don't squeeze the Charmin," died Monday at 91.With his TV persona George Whipple making over 500 commercials over a 21-year period, Wilson was... Continue Reading Posted at 8:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Fox News" Signs Shepherd Smith to New, Huge Contract Gary Bourgeault November 19, 2007 Shepherd Smith, who for years has dominated the cable news ratings, was rewarded with a contract, which executives close to the deal say is worth between $7 to $8 million; something unheard of in the cable news business. It approaches... Continue Reading Posted at 8:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov18	Carrie Underwood and Daughtry Lead American Music Awards Winners Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 Former American Idol alumni led the way at the American Music Awards, as fans show their support of the popular artists, led by Daughtry and Carrie Underwood.Idol Chris Daughtry and his band Daughtry, came away with awards for breakthrough artist,... Continue Reading Posted at 9:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Brazilian Media Reports Body of Tony Harris Found Hanging from Tree Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 Reports from Brazilian media say that the body of Tony Harris, the missing American basketball player, has been found in the city of Goiana. At this time FBI agents say, while they have been in contact with Brazilian authorities, the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Most of "Saturday Night Live" Production Crew Fired Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 A New York Post report says in one of the strongest moves since the Writers Guild started its strike, NBC (GE) has fired "nearly the entire production staff" of the former powerhouse "Saturday Night Live." Citing more than one unnamed... Continue Reading Posted at 6:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ralph Fiennes' Nephew Lands Role in Next Harry Potter Film Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 The nephew of Ralph Fiennes has landed a role playing a younger version of Fiennes' character Lord Voldemort. Hero Fiennes Tiffin will play the 11-year-old version of Harry Potter's arch-enemy. Hero is nine-years-old at this time.He'll be part of the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sirius-4 Telecommunications Satellite Set into Orbit Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 The Sirius-4 telecommunications satellite was put into orbit on Sunday, and will orbit at 35,786 kilometers in altitude. It was set into orbit by a Briz-M Russian booster.The satellite itself was built by Lockheed Martin (LMT) Commercial Space Systems, and... Continue Reading Posted at 4:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Beowulf Leads Another Slow Box Office Weekend Gary Bourgeault November 18, 2007 While th $28.1 million take for Beowulf brought it a No. 1 spot in this weekend's soft box office, it's hard to know if that's good news or not. The costs of the film came in at $150 million, which... Continue Reading Posted at 1:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov17	"South Park" in Biggest Ratings Since 1998! Gary Bourgeault November 17, 2007 The animated hit "South Park" ended its 11th season going strong, as it turned in its strongest performance since 1998.This is good news for the franchise and Comedy Central, as it resigned the show for another three years this last... Continue Reading Posted at 9:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Blockbuster's New Strategy: Make it a Destination! Gary Bourgeault November 17, 2007 Blockbuster, after making some big changes that their customers really liked - in-store video exchanges and ending late fees - the company has found that while it's a hit with their users, it's not good for the bottom line. Since... Continue Reading Posted at 6:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gloria Reuben Returning to ER as Jeanie Boulet Gary Bourgeault November 17, 2007 In an attempt to boost ratings and maybe save the show, ER is returning Gloria Reuben to the cast as Jeanie Boulet, a somewhat controversial character who was HIV-positive in the show. It's been eight years since Reuben's character had... Continue Reading Posted at 4:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dreamworks Negotiating to Move to NBC Universal Gary Bourgeault November 17, 2007 It looks like animosity between Dreamworks and Viacom (VIA-B) is coming to a head, as information continues to leak out that Dreamworks is in negotiations to get out of the agreement with Paramount.The news is Steven Spielberg and David Geffen... Continue Reading Posted at 4:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov16	Sarah Michelle Gellar Now Sarah Michelle Prinze Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 Sarah Michelle Gellar, known for her lead role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," said she's changing her last name to Prinze as a wedding present to her husband on their fifth anniversary. Gellar is married to Freddie Prinze Jr.USmagazine cited... Continue Reading Posted at 8:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tim Burton Signs on with Disney for Two 3-D Films Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 Tim Burton has signed on with the Walt Disney Co. (DIS) to do two 3-D films for them. Burton will reprise "Alice in Wonderland," and also his own "Frankenweenie," which he'll develop into a full-length feature film.Burton has developed films... Continue Reading Posted at 7:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kyla Ebbert Gets 15 Minutes of Fame: Now Please Go Away! Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 We all remember her as the person on Southwest Airlines that ran into trouble for wearing clothing that didn't meet the standards of the company. She got her 15 minutes of fame, and is now attempting to cash in on... Continue Reading Posted at 6:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Michael Flatley Appearing on "Dancing With the Stars" Next Week Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 The "Lord of the Dance" is going to meet up with and perform on "Dancing With the Stars" next week, as Michael Flatley will perform with members of his dance team on Tuesday's show, says representative Scott Gorenstein. Flatley used... Continue Reading Posted at 5:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Katharine McPhee Engaged to Actor Nick Cokas Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 Katherine McPhee, who was the runner-up to Taylor Hicks on the "American Idol" reality show, is now engaged to actor Nick Cokas, according to PEOPLE, citing an unnamed source.The news evidently broke when McPhee couldn't help showing off her ring... Continue Reading Posted at 3:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Alex Rodriquez and New York Yankees in Love Again Gary Bourgeault November 16, 2007 It looks like Alex Rodriquez and the New York Yankees are showing each other some love again, as reports are they have reached a tentative agreement that will probably result in Rodriquez ending his career with the Yankees.After some bad... Continue Reading Posted at 3:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov15	Internet Rumors say Travis Barker is Dead: Are they True? Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 Word has been going around the Web that Travis Barker, the drummer for Blink-182 and Plus 44 was found dead in his garage. Barker is reputed to be one of the greatest drummers in history.What this really looks like is... Continue Reading Posted at 11:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Paige Davis Returning to "Trading Spaces" Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 "Trading Spaces" is going to start their show this year with new and old faces. Returning to the show to give it a lift is popular Paige Davis, who hosted the show until 2005. TLC decided at that time to... Continue Reading Posted at 8:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Lily Allen Chastises Radiohead for Offering Consumers a Choice Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 It seems Lily Allen is another person with too much time on her hands, as she's decided it's her job to tell Radiohead how to sell their music.Allen said that the decision by Radiohead to allow their fans the choice... Continue Reading Posted at 8:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Barry Bonds Indicted for Obstructing Justice and Perjury Concerning Steroid Use Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 With federal prosecutors saying they have evidence that Barry Bonds used steroids, he was indicted by a U.S. grand jury for obstructing justice and perjury concerning the use of steroids.Prosecutors said the have evidence "including positive tests for the presence... Continue Reading Posted at 7:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Japanese Put Warrant out for Hayden Panettiere's Arrest Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 Hayden Panettiere has a warrant for her arrest in Japan for trespassing and interferring with Japanese fisherman.Panettiere, with a bunch of screwball activists from the U.S. and Australia, with nothing better to do, went out into Japanese waters in an... Continue Reading Posted at 6:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	CBS Files for Motion to Dismiss Dan Rather Case Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 CBS (CBS-A) filed a 30-page motion to dismiss the case by Dan Rather against them in New York Supreme Court. This is the case where Rather had attempted to make it look like President Bush received "preferential treatment" during his... Continue Reading Posted at 5:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sourcetix.com, the Most Comprehensive, Low-Price Ticket Seller Online ... Just Got Better Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 Sponsored ReviewSourcetix.com has just revamped their site and it's even better than ever, as the web site with some of the most comprehensive inventory for theatre, sports and concert tickets online continues to offer the lowest prices you can get.Not... Continue Reading Posted at 4:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hollywood Losing Big on Anti-War Films Gary Bourgeault November 15, 2007 After the Robert Redford and Tom Cruise film "Lions for Lambs" tanked at the box office last weekend, Hollywood is getting nervous about its obsession with bringing out a bunch of films during war that attack the U.S. and its... Continue Reading Posted at 3:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov13	ABC Wins Prime Time Ratings Last Week, NBC Plunges to Fourth Place Gary Bourgeault November 13, 2007 The new slate of television shows did pretty well last week, as ABC (DIS) led the way for Disney, as it squeeked by CBS (CBS-A) for the prime time win.CBS had the top two shows of the week, with the... Continue Reading Posted at 9:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nicole Kidman: "My Marriage Comes Before Career" Gary Bourgeault November 13, 2007 It seems some of the Hollywood actresses are becoming increasingly putting their main focus on their marriages and families, as a number of them have recently said their marriages and families come before anything else. It's actually refreshing to hear.Nicole... Continue Reading Posted at 8:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Cable Companies Battling FCC over New Regulatory Powers Gary Bourgeault November 13, 2007 The cable TV industry is up in arms about the assertion by the FCC that it has new regulatory powers over the industry. The assertion is based on a 1984 law that says if 70 percent of U.S. households have... Continue Reading Posted at 7:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Marvel Comics Offering Archived Library Online Gary Bourgeault November 13, 2007 Marvel (MVL) launched a new web site today, that features a bunch of its older comics, and can be accessed for a low fee of $4.99 a month if you sign up for a year, or $9.99 if you want... Continue Reading Posted at 5:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov12	Walt Disney Co. to Offer Cellular Services in Japan Gary Bourgeault November 12, 2007 The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is partnering with Softbank Corp of Japan to offer cellular-phone services in Japan.Disney's goal in the deal is to grab 1 million users, specifically families, with phones and downloads that will feature characters from the... Continue Reading Posted at 6:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Good News for "Damages" Fans - Renewed for Two Seasons Gary Bourgeault November 12, 2007 An announcement Monday by FX network that they were going to bring back "Damages" for at least another two seasons was great news for fans of the legal thriller.There was a lot of uncertainty about returning the show, as its... Continue Reading Posted at 6:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rupert Murdoch Says Next Year Could be "Rough" Gary Bourgeault November 12, 2007 With the uncertainties in the bigger economic picture, including credit, oil prices and housing concerns, Rupert Murdoch said that it will be very difficult to project how 2008 will be until things settle down and become clearer.Murdoch said concerning the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Reese Witherspoon Won't Take Revenge, but She gets even! Gary Bourgeault November 12, 2007 While I didn't know Reese Witherspoon had a lot of enemies, she said recently that her greatest payback to her detractors has been the success of her career. Rather than be concerned about them, she throws herself into her roles... Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov11	Sony Pictures Entertainment Grabs North American and English-Language Rights to Peter Jackson Film Gary Bourgeault November 11, 2007 The Peter Jackson produced sci-fi film "District 9" has had distribution and English-language rights acquired by Sony Pictures Entertainment, according to an announcement by Peter Schlessel, President of Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group, and QED International CEO Bill Block.Jackson is... Continue Reading Posted at 7:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fox Signs Bernie Mac to Star in Comedy Gary Bourgeault November 11, 2007 Comedian Bernie Mac has been recruited by Fox (NWS-A) to star in a comedy produced by Warner Bros. TV. The series tentatively named "Starting Under" will have Mac playing the role of a divorced dad who ends up staying with... Continue Reading Posted at 4:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Walt Disney Co. Sued Over Segway Ban Gary Bourgeault November 11, 2007 The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) was sued because by three disabled people because of their prohibition on using Segways to run around the theme parks in.The people suing the company claim that while they can stand, they aren't able to... Continue Reading Posted at 3:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jerry Seinfeld Stings "American Gangster" - "Bee Movie" No. 1 at Box Office Gary Bourgeault November 11, 2007 Jerry Seinfeld and the "Bee Movie" turned the tables on "American Gangster" and took the No. 1 spot for the weekend box office. The estimated total is $26 million for its second time around.As expected "Bee Movie" held much stronger,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Echostar Grows in Third Quarter, But How will they Grow in Future? Gary Bourgeault November 11, 2007 Echostar Communications Corporation (DISH) revenue for the third quarter ending September 30, 2007, increased by 12.9 percent to finish at $2.79 billion. Last year in the same period they generated $2.48 billion in revenue for the quarter.The satellite television operator... Continue Reading Posted at 2:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov10	"The View" Co-Host Elisabeth Hasselbeck Gives Birth to Son Gary Bourgeault November 10, 2007 Elisabeth Hasselbeck, talk show host of "The View" and wife of NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck gave birth to a little boy Friday, ABC (DIS) announced. The young lad weighed in at a healthy 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.At this... Continue Reading Posted at 6:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Moby Offering Indie Filmmakers His Music Free Gary Bourgeault November 10, 2007 Moby says he's offering independent filmmakers a chance to use his music for free in their video productions.He says on his web site, Mobygratis.com in the "film music" section that it "is for independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students, and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Literary Giant Norman Mailer Dead at 84 Gary Bourgeault November 10, 2007 Norman Mailer, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes "The Armies of the Night" and "The Executioner's Song" died today at the age of 84."The Armies of the Night" also won a Medal for Disinguished Contribution to American Letters by the National... Continue Reading Posted at 2:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 9	Digital Broadcasting Transition Chief John Kneuer Leaves Position Gary Bourgeault November 9, 2007 John Kneuer, head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, stepped down from his post, citing new opportunities for the reason he's leaving.Kneuer was in charge of the upcoming transition of the television industry to digital broadcasting from analog. He... Continue Reading Posted at 9:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Broadway Stagehands Set to Strike Saturday Gary Bourgeault November 9, 2007 According to anonymous sources, broadway stagehands will begin to strike Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. The unnamed source, close to the negotiations but not authorized to speak officially on the matter, released the information.The League of American Theatres and Producers... Continue Reading Posted at 9:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Personal Assistant Natavia Lowery Arrested in Linda Stein's Death Gary Bourgeault November 9, 2007 The personal assistant of punk rock pioneer and real estate agent multimillionaire Linda Stein, was arrested for the murder of Stein Friday.Natavia Lowery was arrested for brutally beating Stein to death with a yoga stick. Stein, 62, was smashed in... Continue Reading Posted at 8:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hollywood Anti-War Films Rejected by Moviegoers Gary Bourgeault November 9, 2007 The attempt by certain elements in Hollywood to us Iraq as the scenario to build their propaganda movies around has backfired, as moviegoers long ago tired of their pathetic attempt to communicate something based in lies.Part of the problem is probably... Continue Reading Posted at 3:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 8	Walt Disney Co. Increases Profits by 12% for Fiscal Fourth-Quarter Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) was able to increase profits by 12 percent for their fiscal fourth quarter, led by strong theme park visitor growth and cable television shows.For Disney theme parks operating income grew by 9 percent, reaching $430... Continue Reading Posted at 6:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony Confirm They're Pregnant Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 Jennifer Lopez waited until the end of the tour with husband Marc Anthony to confirm that she was pregnant with her first baby.Even Anthony was caught off guard with her announcement to the 10,000-plus crowd in Miami at the American... Continue Reading Posted at 4:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Roman Polanski, Still Running from Child-Sex Charges, Directing "The Ghost" Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 Why someone like Roman Polanski should be allowed to work on any film project is beyond me. Still, some people continue to allow him to get involved with their projects, even though he has been running from sex charges in... Continue Reading Posted at 3:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	DUI: The Latest Celebrity Marketing Strategy - Mickey Rourke Jumps on Board Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 You have to hand it to them, celebrity agents are getting smarter. They're getting their clients away from getting charged with DUI in a car, to now DUI with a scooter.Mickey Rourke, who has carefully branded himself as a bad... Continue Reading Posted at 3:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mother of Anna Nicole Smith Sues CBS Studios for Libel Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 The mother of the late Anna Nicole Smith has filed a lawsuit against CBS Studios Inc., a Houston TV station - KPRC and Howard K. Stern, alleging libel for a broadcast aired a week after Smith died.Virgie Arthur claims that... Continue Reading Posted at 2:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fox Will Have Plenty of Fresh Shows - but not for "24" Fans Gary Bourgeault November 8, 2007 Fox (NWS-A) will probably be the least hit of the major networks by the writers' strike, but that won't give any comfort to the fans of "24" and Jack Bauer.A recently released midseason schedule has "24" missing in action, as... Continue Reading Posted at 1:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 7	News Corp. Outperforms in its First Quarter Gary Bourgeault November 7, 2007 News Corp. (NWS-A) was running on all cylinders in its first quarter of its fiscal year, as it performed beyond expectations, and had success across most of its properties; although net income dropped to $732 million from $843 million last... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sugarland Surprises Brooks & Dunn at Country Music Awards Gary Bourgeault November 7, 2007 There was one big change at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, as Sugarland trumped Brooks & Dunn to win the duo of the year award. Brooks & Dunn had won it the last six years, and 14 out... Continue Reading Posted at 9:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Time Warner Net Income Drops 53 Percent Gary Bourgeault November 7, 2007 While Time Warner's (TWX) movie and cable TV businesses continue to flourish, the AOL unit is still floundering, as growth in its ad revenue continues to slow down. The result is a drop of 53 percent in its net income... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Billboard Finally Changes Antiquated Rules: Eagles No. 1 Album Gary Bourgeault November 7, 2007 In a move far past when it should have been changed, Billboard altered its rules to reflect the way music is being sold.If they would have remained the same, they would have had Britney Spears' new album Blackout as the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What the Writers' Strike is Really About Gary Bourgeault November 7, 2007 The strike by the Writers Guild of America has generated a lot of talk around the media world, including the Internet. And speaking of the Internet, that's what the strike is all about. Some people are saying the strike will... Continue Reading Posted at 1:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 6	Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc. Sued Over "Bee Movie" slogan Gary Bourgeault November 6, 2007 It's outrageous I tell you, Jerry Seinfeld has been accused by the Beeceuticals cosmetic company of stealing their slogan "Gives Bees A Chance" so he could use it to get the "Bee Movie" noticed. Talk about that underhanded lout. How... Continue Reading Posted at 9:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	So why are the Hollywood Writers Striking? Gary Bourgeault November 6, 2007 The members of the Writers Guild of America have followed through on their threat to strike, alleging its based on not getting enough money for DVDs and residuals for content being put on other digital platforms.So we're supposed to feel... Continue Reading Posted at 8:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nancy Grace Delivers Twins Two Months Early Gary Bourgeault November 6, 2007 Doctors had to induce labor on Nancy Grace as she developed pulmonary edema - fluid on the lungs - which could have caused health problems for her and the children if the babies weren't delivered.As a result, a girl, Lucy... Continue Reading Posted at 3:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Osmond Family Patriarch, George Osmond, Dies at 90 Gary Bourgeault November 6, 2007 George Osmond, father of the extraordinarily successful entertainment family "The Osmonds," died Tuesday morning at home at the age of 90.Mr. Osmond, along with his late wife Olive, had trained and tutored their sons Donny, Jay, Alan, Merill and Wayne... Continue Reading Posted at 2:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dennis Miller Launching New Sports Television Show on "Versus" Gary Bourgeault November 6, 2007 Dennis Miller, the Emmy Award winning comedian is ready to go back into the sports genre, as he launches a new sports show called "Sports Unfiltered with Dennis Miller." It premieres on the Versus sports network Tuesday night (tonight).The new... Continue Reading Posted at 2:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 5	Michael Eisner wants "Bazooka Joe" to be His Mickey Mouse Gary Bourgeault November 5, 2007 Now we know why Michael Eisner wanted to do when he (and a consortium he led) paid $385 million for the Topps trading card company: make Bazooka Joe the center of a new branding effort.Who's Bazooka Joe you may ask?... Continue Reading Posted at 7:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Richard Parsons Stepping Down as Time Warner CEO, Jeffrey Bewkes Stepping in Gary Bourgeault November 5, 2007 Time Warner (TWX) finally confirmed that Richard Parsons will be stepping down as CEO of the company before his tenure is officially up. Rumors have be swirling for months on the story. Parsons' contract doesn't expire until May 2008.While Parsons... Continue Reading Posted at 6:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Giada De Laurentiis Going to Have Bun in her Own Oven Gary Bourgeault November 5, 2007 The pretty TV chef 37-year-old Giada De Laurentiis announced on the "Today" show that she and her husband Todd Thompson are going to have a baby. She also excitedly said she's found out it's going to be a little girl.Giada... Continue Reading Posted at 3:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Julia Roberts Dreams of Being Stay-at-home Mom Gary Bourgeault November 5, 2007 Talking to Vanity Fair magazine, Julia Roberts said her biggest dream is to be a stay-at-home mom.Roberts, who is 40 said, "My dream is to be a highly fulfilled and productive stay-at-home mom and wife. The highest high would be... Continue Reading Posted at 2:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 4	Ashley Judd Talks New Documentary "India's Hidden Plague" Gary Bourgeault November 4, 2007 In an interview on ABC's "This Week," Ashley Judd talked about the upcoming special "India's Hidden Plague," which explores the growing problem of the disease in India."It's very real and it's real stories and real heartache and also real opportunity... Continue Reading Posted at 5:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Shia LaBeouf Arrested for Criminal Trespassing Gary Bourgeault November 4, 2007 Shia LaBeouf, the star of "Transformers" and who also will play a significant role in the upcoming "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," was arrested in a Chicago drug store after refusing to leave when asked to... Continue Reading Posted at 4:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Katie Holmes Gets New York City Marathon Smooch from Hubby Tom Cruise Gary Bourgeault November 4, 2007 Even before Katie Holmes crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon, she got rewarded for her effort as hubby Tom Cruise, holding daughter Suri, gave his wife a big kiss on the final stretch of the run,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"American Gangster" Steals the Weekend Box Office Gary Bourgeault November 4, 2007 After a long lull, the weekend box office finally stirred up a little excitement as "American Gangster" and the "Bee Movie" brought theater-goers out in droves.The Ridley Scott film American Gangster, led by Denzel Washington, finished in the No. 1... Continue Reading Posted at 1:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 3	Justin Bruening Picked to Star in new Knight Rider Film Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 Justin Bruening, who starred in day soap "All My Children," has been picked to play in the role of the son of Michael Knight in the new Knight Rider movie.David Hasselhoff, who hasn't been approached to play any kind of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	'Indiana Jones 4' Thief Pleads Guilty ... Gets Over Two Years in Slammer Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 Indiana Jones struck back even before the fourth installment of the franchise was released, as a man who was trying to sell stolen property of secrets in the film, pleaded guilty yesterday after being arrested from a sting operation.Roderick Davis... Continue Reading Posted at 9:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Joss Whedon Getting "Dollhouse" Ready for Fox Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 Joss Whedon, who has one of the most loyal fan bases in the TV entertainment industry, will be back on television with a new series he scripts called "Dollhouse."Fox (NWS-A) has put in a seven-episode order for the series, which... Continue Reading Posted at 8:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Terri Irwin, Wife of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, Writes Book on their Life Together Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 Saying that she feels an obligation to the millions of fans of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, his widow Terri Irwin, says she has writien a book which talks about their lives together. Irwin was killed in a freak attack by... Continue Reading Posted at 5:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Writers Guild of America Calls for Strike! Sunday Last Chance to make Deal Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 While the Writers Guild of America had already given approval for its representives to call a strike, things have moved to the level where its either get a deal done or they will strike starting Monday. It's been 20 years... Continue Reading Posted at 3:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Warner Music Group Says "No" to Nokia Corp. Music Web Site Gary Bourgeault November 3, 2007 For the time being, Warner Music Group won't be including any of its music catalog on the new music download site from Nokia Corp. The sticking point is the potential for illegal downloads.The major concern is the use of a... Continue Reading Posted at 2:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 2	Blockbuster Still Unable to Find an Answer Gary Bourgeault November 2, 2007 When Blockbuster (BBI) rolled out its Total Access online plan, many analysts and investors applauded, thinking it would be an answer to NetFlix (NFLX) and online movie downloads; unfortunately that hasn't panned out for them, as they reported another quarterly... Continue Reading Posted at 10:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Debate is Over: Media Coverage Favors Democrats Overwhelmingly Gary Bourgeault November 2, 2007 If the results from a far-from-conservative instititution - Harvard - had been found to be in favor of the Republicans, like it has been with the Democrats, the Democrats would have been screaming.Now in an unbelievable finding, a joint survey... Continue Reading Posted at 8:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Bee Movie" Launch Should Help Boost Box Office Gary Bourgeault November 2, 2007 Jerry Seinfeld seemed to be everywhere the last couple weeks, promoting the launch of the "Bee Movie" this weekend. It should be a welcome change to the tired, worn out offerings that have been put up lately. He's even stirred... Continue Reading Posted at 6:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Don Imus Returning to Radio with Citadel Gary Bourgeault November 2, 2007 Citadel Broadcasting Corp. has hired Don Imus to air a new nationally syndicated radio show starting December 3. The show will be aired through ABC Radio Networks, which Citadel owns. This comes about six months after Imus was fired for... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Viacom's Profits Surge 80% for Quarter - Led by Parmount Gary Bourgeault November 2, 2007 Profits for Viacom Inc. (VIA-B) increased by 80 percent for the quarter, most of that coming from their successful film "Transformers" and solid growth in cable advertising. Even with the profit coming from the sale of their Famous Music publishing... Continue Reading Posted at 3:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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