Newswomen accuse CBS of sex and age bias in pay shakeup
Philadelphia anchor Diane Allen, 44, says CBS demoted her from the 11 p.m. news to favor a younger colleague and filed an EEOC complaint. CBS denies age discrimination and cites budget limits while Allen signs a contract cut of more than 50 percent. Her attorney cites systemic bias and potential lawsuits after a six month ruling window.
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Lunden Ordered to Pay Support in New York Divorce
Joan Lunden co host of Good Morning America must pay her estranged husband Michael Krauss $18,000 monthly in interim support and cover half his unreimbursed medical expenses. The couple, married nearly 14 years with three daughters, filed for divorce earlier this year. Justice Nicholas Colabella issued the order. Lunden notes she earns about $2 million yearly. Krauss’s lawyer says the split remains unsettled.
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Nervous Housesitter Heads to Universal Release
Brian Grazer expresses optimism about Housesitter opening Friday as Universal releases it against a crowded summer slate including Returns Lethal Weapon 3 Sister Act and Boomerang. Linda Ellerbee, after a double mastectomy, continues work on Nick News and a new book while finishing a Lifetime documentary.
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Alan Jackson dominates at Music City News Awards show
In Nashville the 26th annual TNN Music City News Awards honored Garth Brooks as entertainer of the year while fans issued three prizes to Alan Jackson. Jackson won for album and gained audience praise including a fan with a lucky penny gesture. Reba McEntire collected her seventh female artist award. Roy Rogers received the Living Legend honor and Emmylou Harris was cited for humanitarian work.
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