Could Recession Help Big Media? James Erik Abels Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:45:18 -0000 When it comes to the Internet, it might. Here's why. The Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces Forbes staff Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:00:00 -0000 Madonna and Guy Ritchie may create a media frenzy, but when it comes to money, it won't be nearly as noteworthy. Topix Isn't Journalism (And That's A Good Thing) James Erik Abels Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:45:00 -0000 The site's CEO, Chris Tolles, on why his business is thriving because of what the press won't cover.
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As Election Nears, a Black Voice Enters Comedy Fray Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:17:17 -0000 Comedy Central’s “Chocolate News,” starring David Alan Grier, borrows the fake-news template from “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” but uses it to fill a void of politically charged black-oriented comedy.
The TV Watch: For Times Like These, Pep Talks and Hugs Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:52:56 -0000 In the hours and days since the stock market crashed, then fluttered back to life, television has spun an uplifting riches to rags narrative out of a shattered and murky economic picture.
A Pop-Culture Show Looks for Attitude With Heart Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:20:21 -0000 VH1 is reworking “Best Week Ever,” its pop-culture wrap-up show, by doing away with multiple talking heads in favor of a single host.
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Obama buys time on the networks, pushing World Series back Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:25:42 -0700 Major League Baseball agreed today to push back the start time of Game 6 of the World Series by about 15 minutes so that Fox Broadcasting Co. could sell Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack O
Fox News' Hume calls a McCain win 'very difficult' Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:54:39 -0700 Count Fox News anchor Brit Hume among those who believe that Sen. John McCain faces an uphill battle over the next three weeks.
'The Biggest Loser': Heba's not going anywhere Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:43:37 -0700 Heba certainly didn't do anything to remove the bull's eye that she acknowledges is on her back -- but if she keeps losing weight at this clip, it won't really matter.
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