Category: TV Industry
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Taio Cruz Breaks the Record
It stood for seven long years before Taio Cruz broke the record for the biggest jump to the number one slot on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The British newcomer floated 52 places to the top with his collaboration with Ludacris titled “Break your heart” and is a record for the biggest jump by an…
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Trouble in Hulu-land
Free online TV shows could come to an end soon, if Hulu’s bosses do not figure out a way to keep the service alive. So far Hulu relies on online advertising to bring in the revenue. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be enough to guarantee its existence anymore as the ad revenue is simply…
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Marriage Ref – Seinfeld is Back!
Just when you thought the quirky and complaining Jerry Seinfeld was gone for good from TV, he’s back! But this time it’s not a sitcom at least not in theory. What transpires in the “Marriage Ref” does seem sitcom-ish and potentially scripted, but it is not. The show does not pretend to be anything other…
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Leno Set to Reign Again?
The “Chin” is back! That is exactly how NBC ran a promotional spot officially signaling the return of Jay Leno to his old haunt, the late night slot. Leno was considered the King of late night as he had a long and successful run up to last year when he handed over the reins to…
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“Growing Pains” Actor Dies
Known well for his role as Richard “Boner” Stabone in the 80s sitcom “Growing Pains”, Andrew Koenig was a talented actor. His father, Walter, played the unforgettable role of “Pavel Chekov” alongside William Shatner’s “Captain Kirk” in the iconic “Star Trek” TV series. Andrew also had a “trekkie” role in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”…
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Nikita Returns
The “Nikita” character seems to be a perennial favorite as it has seen many incarnations over the years. Anne Parillaud was the first “Nikita” in Luc Besson’s 1990 movie. This was followed by the 1993 “Point of no return” starring Bridget Fonda and the 1997 TV series “La Femme Nikita” starring Peta Wilson. Originally, Nikita…
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Simon Cowell goes Gaga?
American Idol judge Simon Cowell would like to see Lady Gaga come on as a mentor on the show this year. Cowell believes that the artist is very relevant to the pop world at present which would make her an obvious choice for the role. Former mentors on the show have included Bono, Andrew Lloyd…
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We Are the World 25 for Haiti
Twenty five years after it first swamped the world “We are the world” is back in all its glory and with an all new cast of singers. The original was designed to be a benefit single for African famine relief and was penned by Lionel Richie and the late Michael Jackson. The duo was given…