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Friday, November 20, 2009

Oprah Winfrey: Prayer, careful thought influenced exit

Oprah Winfrey’s production company says she’ll announce Friday that her show will end in 2011.

By Associated Press

CHICAGO — Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience today...

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Promoter Bob Arum wants Pacquiao-Mayweather fight

Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, center, holds his championship belt as he stands with promoter Bob Arum, left, and trainer Freddie Roach Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 in Las Vegas.

By Associated Press

NEW YORK — Floyd Mayweather Jr. against Manny Pacquiao. A fight too big not to happen. Bob Arum of Pacquiao...

Vivendi inching closer to decision on NBC

The headquarters of Vivendi SA in Paris (File)

By Associated Press

PARIS — Media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi SA is nearing a decision on whether to sell its stake in...

Past CNN head, Bush aide named to broadcast board

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has nominated a former press secretary to President George W. Bush and a past chairman of CNN to the Broadcasting Board...

Pacquiao-Cotto does 1.25 million pay-per-view

Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao shows his championship belts as he is conferred the Order of Sikatuna, by Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during a ceremony, Friday Nov. 20, 2009.

By Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao is a box office hit, selling 1.25 million pay-per-views for his fight with Miguel Cotto...

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Magazine cover called beyond the Palin

RUN-IN: Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says Newsweek went over the line by using a leggy photo of her. The magazine’s editor, however, says the photo was the ‘most interesting’ one available.

By Jessica Heslam / Media Biz

The critical dissection of Sarah Palin continues and the latest controversy to hit...

Comcast to offer Celtics on-demand programming

IN DEMAND: Comcast will offer more on the Celtics Dancers.

By Jay Fitzgerald

Comcast is stepping up its on-demand offerings of all things Celtics. The cable...

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Super Bowl ads sold

By Herald Staff

The big game is still nearly three months away, but time is running out to buy a Super Bowl ad. CBS has nearly sold out all of the 30-second spots for...

US newspaper ad revenue drops 28 pct to $6.4B

By Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Newspaper advertising revenue in the U.S. plunged 28 percent in the third quarter to $6.4 billion. The figures released today by...

Army barring media from Palin Fort Bragg event

By Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Army plans to prevent media from covering Sarah Palin’s...

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AOL offers buyouts to over a third of work force

By Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — The struggling Internet company AOL plans to shed up to 2,500 jobs — more than a third of its work force — as it prepares...

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Ex-Washington Times editor alleges religious bias

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The former opinion editor of The Washington Times has filed a religious discrimination complaint against the paper. Richard Miniter says...

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

YouTube tries to help media find more free video

By Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — YouTube is trying to help shrinking newsrooms expand their video coverage without increasing their payrolls. The assist comes in the...