Spike TV aims at male focus with new formats
Albie Hecht, head of the Viacom network seeking to translate magazine style into TV, launching Spike with programs like Stripteena and Pamela Anderson driven content. Legal fights with Spike Lee cloud August trial. Viacom brands target niche audiences, mirroring Maxim and Stuff magazine strategy.
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Soledad O'Brien named CNN cohost of American Morning
Soledad O'Brien will replace Paula Zahn as co-host of CNNs American Morning with Bill Hemmer starting next month. She spent four years as Weekend Today cohost, reported for weekdays, and previously worked at MSNBC and local San Francisco news. She cited a desire for more hard news and CNNs journalistic quality.
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Bruce Springsteen Set for Fenway Park Debut Concert
Bruce Springsteen will perform at Fenway Park marking the first major rock concert at the Red Sox shrine. Jon Landau praised the venue and Boston’s tribute, with additional shows announced at Comiskey Park Comerica Park Miller Park and venues in Chapel Hill and Buffalo.
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