Lisa McRee named new co host for Good Morning America
New York ABC picks Los Angeles anchor Lisa McRee to replace Joan Lunden as co host alongside Charles Gibson. McRee to start in September after years at KABC TV and World News Now. Her husband at Paramount plans one week a month in New York. ABC moves Elizabeth Vargas to nighttime reporting as part of a revamp amid GMA ratings slump. Fox also confirms Tom Bergeron exits Fox After Breakfast, last of original trio.
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Gordy sells half stake in Jobete to EMI Music Publishing
Berry Gordy Jr sells half his Jobete Music Co stake to EMI Music Publishing for 132 million dollars. EMI gains control of licensing for Motown classics including My Girl You Are the Sunshine of My Life and Ain't No Mountain High Enough, aiming to broaden the catalog's global reach.
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ABCs World News Tonight Tops Evening News Race Again
New York AP ABCs World News Tonight leads the evening news race for the seventh straight week with a 7.6 to 7.5 edge over NBC Nightly News. NBC held overall week lead with 7.4 rating and 16 share, CBS 6.8 and 13, ABC 6.2 and 12. Newsmagazines dominated top programs as WB and UPN posted 2.4 ratings and 5 shares. Top shows listed for June 23-29 include Seinfeld and 20/20 among others.
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Sade ducks court date on wild driving charges
Jamaican court rules arrest possible if Sade returns after she skipped three hearings on dangerous driving charges. The singer pleaded innocent to the charges and to abusive language, facing fines up to 200 dollars.
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