Fall TV season opens with questions and limited new shows
TV critics eye a thawing fall line up with only 17 fresh series amid writer strikes and audience erosion. Fringe leads as the sole previewed new entry from Fox while 90210 stays tightly under wraps. Networks lean on international formats and imports from Britain Australia and Spain as they battle viewers and new tech.
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Writers Strike Ends After 105 Day Walkout
The last Writers Guild of America strike began on November 1, 2007 and ended February 12, 2008. It centered on residuals for DVDs and new media while Nielsen primetime ratings fell 6.8 percent from the prior year.
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Dr Dre's son Andre Young Jr found dead in California
Los Angeles publicist confirms the death of Dr. Dre's 20 year old son Andre Young Jr. He was found dead Saturday at the family's Woodland Hills home. An autopsy was performed but the cause of death will take up to eight weeks as toxicology tests proceed.
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Kenny Rogers Reflects On 50 Year Career And New Hits
Rogers, celebrating five decades in music, unveils Kenny Rogers: 50 Years a Cracker Barrel release featuring 12 tracks including Lucille and The Gambler plus three new songs. He notes ongoing radio plays and contemporary success keep him excited about the future.
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GameStop targets women with Girls Night In Madden campaign
GameStop launches a Girls Night In effort around Madden NFL 09 to attract casual female players, leaning on the Wii version and a women friendly web page. Betty Shock notes casual female gamers rise with Nintendo DS and Wii, while EE and data remain preliminary.
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