Jones Reynolds Recovering From Surgery (AP)
March 22, 2006
AP - Star Jones Reynolds is recovering from a breast-lift procedure performed last week at a Santa Monica hospital, her publicist said Wednesday.
"American Idol" hits new ratings high note (Reuters)
March 22, 2006
Reuters - The amateur pop singers of
"American Idol" hit another ratings high note on Tuesday as Fox
television's talent-contest sensation scored its biggest
audience yet for a performance episode of the show.
Chef's "South Park" Homecoming? (E! Online)
March 22, 2006
E! Online - Don't count South Park's Chef out of the kitchen just
yet.
All-"American" Cowell (E! Online)
March 22, 2006
E! Online - Simon Cowell is officially an American success story.
CBS Inks Deal to Appear in Supermarkets (AP)
March 22, 2006AP - As TV viewing habits evolve, networks are constantly trying new ways to reach viewers, through the Internet, video iPods, and on-demand services from cable providers. Next up: the produce aisle.
MTV, Rolling Stone Join for Reality Series (AP)
March 22, 2006AP - Think you have the write stuff?
Marketers See TV Ads As Less Effective (AP)
March 22, 2006AP - Nearly four in five marketers surveyed believe that television advertising is less effective than it was just two years ago, according to a study released Wednesday.
Canadians get to see those "bloody" Australian ads (Reuters)
March 22, 2006
Reuters - Canadian television viewers may soon
see controversial Tourism Australia ads that pose the question,
"So where the bloody hell are you?" after the Canadian
Broadcasting Corp. decided this week to accept the ads in all
but two of its programs.
'Crumbs' Star Savage to Become a Father (AP)
March 22, 2006
AP - Fred Savage, perhaps best known for his role on ABC's "The Wonder Years," is going to be a father.
Gossip shows get a bump from Oscars (Reuters)
March 22, 2006Reuters - Many syndicated shows in the various genres saw their ratings dip during the first full week following the February sweep with the exception of the newsmagazines, which managed to hold steady or increase slightly thanks to their post-Oscar coverage.
Cingular to offer "American Idol" ringtones (Reuters)
March 22, 2006
Reuters - Cingular Wireless, the No. 1 U.S.
mobile carrier, said on Wednesday it would begin offering
ringtones of live performances from "American Idol" made within
24 hours of the show's broadcast.
Rivers Looks for Love on Match.com (AP)
March 22, 2006
AP - Joan Rivers is looking for love in cyberspace. So far, no luck. The 72-year-old red-carpet critic and comedian said she and assistant Matt Stewart created a profile for her on Match.com.
"American Idol" selling clothes to fans (Reuters)
March 22, 2006Reuters - If you can't sing like an American Idol, you will soon be able to dress like one.
Women's game unveils 'reality TV' innovations in Miami (Reuters)
March 22, 2006Reuters - Women's tennis will embrace a new technological era by introducing mid-match television interviews, instant TV replays to decide line calls and enhanced microphones at this week's Miami event.
Have a beer on Australia? No thanks, says Canada (Reuters)
March 22, 2006Reuters - First it was banned by Britain for its use of the word "bloody" and now Canada has vetoed a scene in a controversial Australian tourism campaign where a character lures visitors by saying "We've poured you a beer!"
MTV Awards Return to New York This Year (AP)
March 22, 2006AP - The MTV Video Music Awards — perhaps a little homesick after spending the last two years in Miami — are heading back to the Big Apple this August.
"Sopranos" stable, but "Love" slumps (Reuters)
March 22, 2006
Reuters - "The Sopranos" held
relatively steady in its second week, dipping slightly to 9.2
million total viewers, HBO said Tuesday.
Game on for Online "Jeopardy!" tests (Reuters)
March 22, 2006
Reuters - What is the online
contestant test, Alex? The answer is, the innovative method
"Jeopardy!" has devised for potential participants to take the
first step toward appearing on the long-running game show.
"Idol" leads weekly ratings derby (Reuters)
March 22, 2006
Reuters - Boosted by a visit from
Stevie Wonder, "American Idol" gave Fox the top two shows in
both viewers and adults 18-49 for the week ending March 19.
Eva Longoria Gives Loving Props to Beau (AP)
March 22, 2006
AP - Eva Longoria, desperate to set the record straight, took to the entertainment-news shows Tuesday to tell the world that her beau, NBA star Tony Parker, is aces in the bedroom.
Chef's "South Park" Homecoming? (E! Online)
March 22, 2006
E! Online - Don't count South Park's Chef out of the kitchen just
yet.
All-"American" Cowell (E! Online)
March 22, 2006
E! Online - Simon Cowell is officially an American success story.
"Idol" Haters Love Kevin (E! Online)
March 22, 2006
E! Online - Looks like the sky may not be falling on Chicken Little. At
least, if one Website has any say in it.