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  1. Who's the New Queen of All Media? TV and Music Fixture Surges to Top of Most Powerful Celebrities List

    TVBizwire &bull May 16, 2012

    A familiar singer and actress has been named the most powerful celebrity, surging 49 places from her position on last year's Forbes list, the New York Daily News reports. Topping the just released list is Jennifer Lopez, who knocked Lady… Full Story »

  2. 'Jersey Shore' Stars Will Look for Love on Fox Dating Show

    TVBizwire &bull May 10, 2012

    Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino and Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio will appear on the show, which features celebrities seeking mates. Other participating celebrities include "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star Rob Kardashian, Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, "American Idol"… Full Story »

  3. Ryan Seacrest Assembling a Media Empire, Including New Deal With NBC -- His Rise Is Drawing Comparisons to a Legendary TV Personality

    TVBizwire &bull May 1, 2012

    Ryan Seacrest has signed a new contract with NBCUniversal that locks in his role as part of NBC's "Today" show, Olympics telecasts, election coverage and special events -- and that's just a part of his media empire, The New York… Full Story »

  4. 'Idol' Showrunner Nigel Lythgoe Unveils New Show

    TVBizwire &bull Apr 30, 2012

    Emmy-winning producer Nigel Lythgoe, whose resume already includes "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance," has unveiled plans for a new talent competition show. Contestants will vie for a chance to open for Nicki Minaj, Rod Stewart, LMFAO,… Full Story »

  5. Ryan Seacrest Signs Up for Two More Years of 'Idol'

    TVBizwire &bull Apr 24, 2012

    American Idol" will feature Ryan Seacrest as its host for at least two more years, as the singing competition signed him to a new deal paying him $15 million per year for two additional years, according to The Hollywood Reporter.… Full Story »

  6. Shakeup at the Top of FremantleMedia, the Company Behind 'Idol' and 'X Factor'

    TVBizwire &bull Apr 20, 2012

    Replacing Cohen will be FremantleMedia North America chief Cecile Frot-Coutaz, who will relocate from Los Angeles to London. Frot-Coutaz has been CEO of FremantleMedia North America since 2005, overseeing the company's U.S. hits such as "American Idol" and "The X… Full Story »

  7. Fans Outraged Over 'Idol's' Handling of Contestant's Fall From Stage -- and Nigel Lythgoe's Wisecracks

    TVBizwire &bull Feb 9, 2012

    After a 16-year-old contestant fell from the stage near the end of Wednesday night's installment of "American Idol," the show's handling of the incident -- and subsequent wisecracks by executive producer Nigel Lythgoe -- outraged some viewers. The stage fall… Full Story »

  8. Talks About Seacrest Anchoring 'Today' Reveal Split at NBC Over Morning Show

    TVBizwire &bull Dec 14, 2011

    With NBC talking to Ryan Seacrest about becoming the next host of "Today," as previously reported, the network is undergoing an identity crisis about the popular morning program, reports the Los Angeles Times. At the heart of the crisis is… Full Story »

  9. With Jerry Lewis Out of the Lineup for the First Time, How Did the Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon Do?

    TVBizwire &bull Sep 6, 2011

    The Muscular Dystrophy Association aired its first telethon without longtime host Jerry Lewis over the weekend, and the event had its best showing since 2008, reports USA Today.The 46th annual Labor Day weekend event raised almost $61.5 million, about $2.6… Full Story »

  10. Simon vs. Simon: Attorney for Fuller Fires Back at Cowell in 'American Idol'-'X Factor' Legal Showdown

    TVBizwire &bull Aug 25, 2011

    An attorney for "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller lashed out at Simon Cowell after Cowell sounded off about Fuller's lawsuit over the U.S. version of "The X Factor," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mr. Cowell would be better served reading… Full Story »

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