From Watchdogs To Lapdogs: How Local TV News Stations Are Selling Out On Election Coverage
Local news outlets aren't covering super PACs or other interest groups in this election. Naturally, the stations are being funded by them.
The Case Against The Oscars: Why Joaquin Phoenix Might Be Right
Joaquin Phoenix, who stars in Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master," said he wants no part of the awards process should he receive an Oscar nomination.
Tina Brown: Newsweek Print Edition Will Fold, But Don’t Call It A Goodbye
Newsweek, the magazine owned by Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI), will fold its print edition next year, according to Newsweek Daily Beast Editor Tina Brown.
Amid ‘Binders Full Of Women’ Memes, Mitt Romney Devotees Attack The Messenger
Mitt Romney supporters criticized Katherine Fenton, who asked the question about wage inequality that inspired the "Binders Full of Women" memes from the second 2012 presidential debate.
Jimmy Savile Sex-Abuse Scandal: The BBC’s ‘Phone-Hacking Moment’
UK PM David Cameron is under pressure to set up a Leveson-style inquiry into the BBC following the Jimmy Savile child-abuse scandal.
2012 Presidential Debate Moderator Candy Crowley Criticized For Being Too Liberal -- And Too Tough
CNN's Candy Crowley, who is moderating the Obama-Romney debate, is accused of being too liberal.
Super Sexy Minnie Mouse Has Health Advocates Squeaking Mad
"Electric Holiday," a forthcoming campaign from Barneys New York, features famous Disney characters as rail-thin runway models.
Felix Baumgartner Jump: One Giant Leap For Mass Media
The Red Bull Stratos jump by the Austrian skydiver Fearless Felix Baumgartner broke records on Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG) YouTube for concurrent live streams.
Sex Abuse Scandal Rocks The BBC: Host Jimmy Savile Accused Of Raping Underage Girls
Did the BBC look the other way for four decades as host Jimmy Savile sexually abused underage girls? The broadcaster and British authorities are investigating.
‘Lord Of Light’: Real Movie Behind The Fake Movie In Ben Affleck’s ‘Argo’
Ben Affleck's "Argo" tells the story of a rescue mission during the Iran hostage crisis. Documentary filmmaker Judd Ehrlich is gearing up to tell the whole story.
Martha Raddatz’s Wild Card: What The VP Moderator Learned From Jim Lehrer
In contrast to Jim Lehrer, ABC's Martha Raddatz earned praise as moderator of the vice-presidential debate.
The End Of New Jersey: Can The Garden State Ever Reclaim Its Cultural Cachet?
MTV's "Jersey Shore" leaves the air this year after six seasons of battering New Jersey's image. Can the state ever return to its "Sopranos" heyday?
Vice-Presidential Debate: Is Moderator Martha Raddatz Too Liberal?
ABC correspondent Martha Raddatz is under scrutiny as the moderator of the vice-presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan.
Challenges Ahead For Variety’s New Owner: How Much Is Brand Recognition Really Worth?
Variety magazine was sold to Penske Media Group, owner of Nikki Finke's Deadline.com. Does brand value matter?
Big Bird’s Salary Is $314K, But Don't Call Him A 1 Percenter
IRS forms from Sesame Workshop show the salaries of the puppeteers who play Big Bird and other "Sesame Street" characters.
Following ‘The Nightingale’ Controversy, California Theaters Address Lack Of Roles For Asian-Americans
The East West Players are holding a forum on Asian-American visibility in theater at the David Henry Hwang Theater in Los Angeles.
Mitt Romney To Future Voters: Thanks, But No Thanks
Republican candidate Mitt Romney declined to appear on Nickelodeon's (Nasdaq: VIA) long-running special "Kids Pick the President."
River Phoenix Rises For One Last Film, But Will Anyone See It?
Dutch director George Sluizer completed River Phoenix's last film, "Dark Blood," 19 years after the actor died of a drug overdose.
Despite Critics, Columbus Circle Art Installation Is A Hot Ticket
"Discovering Columbus," an installation by Tatzu Nishi, allows visitors an up-close view of the Columbus Circle monument.
Mark Rothko Vandal: Did He Do It For The Facebook Likes?
A man who identified himself as Vladimir Umanets told reporters that he defaced a Mark Rothko painting at London's Tate Modern museum.
Is 'Illegal Immigrant' A Slur? The New York Times And A War Over Words
Jose Antonio Vargas has asked the New York Times and the Associated Press to stop using the term "illegal immigrant" in their news stories.
In Los Angeles, Sitcom Production Is Up, But No One Is Laughing
Driven by single-camera comedies such as NBC's "The New Normal," sitcom production was up in Los Angeles for the last quarter.
Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep Pitch In For Public Theater Reboot
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are pitching in to help New York's historic Public Theater following a $40 million renovation.
2012 Presidential Debates: Is Jim Lehrer Too Liberal To Be Fair?
PBS news veteran Jim Lehrer will moderate his 12th presidential debate in Denver.
Kennedy Center President Apologizes For Cursing At Hispanic Arts Leader
The annual Kennedy Center Honors has honored only two Hispanics since its founding in 1978.
Job Growth In Digital Journalism Is Bigger Than Anyone Knows
Employment in Internet media has grown substantially according to an analysis of the U.S. Labor Bureau's job figures compiled by Ad Age.
Rolling Stones At 50: Mining Interviews for E-Books
NBC Publishing, which was launched in January by NBCUniversal (Nasdaq: CMCSA), has mined archival footage for a Rolling Stones e-book.
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2012 Presidential Debates: Drinking Games That Make Politics Palatable
Several websites are rolling out drinking games for the 2012 presidential debates between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.
Microsoft To Launch A ‘Decent-Sized’ News Operation
Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) will launch a news operation along with its Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 as part of an overhaul for MSN.
‘666 Park Avenue’ Annoys New Yorkers By Relocating Famous Building To Wrong Side Of Central Park
The exterior for ABC's "666 Park Avenue," which stars Terry O'Quinn and Vanessa Williams, is the Ansonia building on the Upper West Side.
