American Idol judges not being renewed?
American IdolAfter a ratings plummet this season, none of the four judges on the singing competition will be asked to return next season, an individual with knowledge of Fox's plans told The Wrap: “The network has resolved to stop paying the huge salaries it has been shoveling out for its big name talent, i.e. Carey's reported $18 million package, Minaj's $12 million salary and former judge Jennifer Lopez's $15 million.”
Tea Party organizing for Comcast investor event
Comcast is getting set to meet with its investors in Philadelphia – and members of the Tea Party, both with and without shares in...
McCain introduces his video bill
The promise by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to deliver a bill establishing a la carte, setting penalties for broadcasters who move
Fox wins Wednesday as Idol idles
American Idol, The Voice and Survivor: Caramoan all had an 8 share of the 18-49 audience, but AI won the ratings race by a...
McCain jumping into video again
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) used to have a lot of sway over communications legislation back when he chaired the Senate Commerce Committee. According to reports, though no longer in the Committee, he is harkening back to those days with a multi-pronged video bill aimed in part at installing an a la carte MVPD menu for consumers.
LIN TV scores stellar Q1, via New Vision
LIN TV’s Q1 revenues increased 37% to $141 million, compared to $103.2 million in Q1 2012. Local revenues, which include net local
News Corp. grows despite advertising challenges
The collection of more money in fees helped News Corporation grow both its cable and television segments
Nexstar’s increasing mass shows in results
Rapidly growing television group Nexstar took its net revenue from $83.6M in Q1 2012 all the way to the triple-digit million threshold and
NBC sings its way to Tuesday win
The Voice delivered again for NBC, coasting to an easy 18-49 win. CBS rode NCIS content to #2 ahead of Fox, and Univision held...
June Cleaver still top TV mom
It’s been five years since Harris Interactive checked on the popularity of famous TV moms, and for June Cleaver, nothing has changed. She was...
Disney’s fiscal Q2 beats expectations
Disney just keeps on trucking: Revenue in the fiscal Q2 grew to $10.55 billion from $9.63 billion
Nielsen National TV Household Universe up 1.2%
The universe of U.S. television homes is growing—and so is the TV audience. According to Nielsen’s 2014 Advance National TV Household Universe Estimate (UE),...
Fox ranked #1 in teens, 18-49, 18-34
As the networks head into the final May stretch of the 2012-13 broadcast season, FOX delivered another strong week at the top led by...
NBC jumps 13% vs. last year
NBC has matched its highest weeklong 18-49 rating in 16 weeks, since January 7-13, and delivered its biggest total-viewer result since that same week,...
ABC came in second
Overall: For the 3rd consecutive week (w/o 4/29/13), ABC was the 2nd-most-watched TV network to CBS, outdrawing Fox by 12% and NBC by 20%....