NBC plans radical affiliate pay reform in TV shakeup
NBC will unveil a landmark proposal to phase out nearly 200 million dollars in annual payments to TV stations as it seeks to overhaul the network affiliate model. The plan, to be announced in Los Angeles at Century Plaza, promises the broadest restructuring yet to curb rising costs and protect network profitability amid competition from cable and the Internet.
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Belfast peace concert unites leaders for referendum
In Belfast Waterfront Hall Bono and Ash joined top Protestant and Catholic politicians David Trimble and John Hume to push the peace accord. Prime Minister Tony Blair defended the deal on BBC Belfast radio as Ulster Unionists face split votes ahead of Friday’s referendum.
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Jackson a hit in Africa at Southern Africa Summit
Pop star Michael Jackson dominated the Southern Africa Economic Summit in Windhoek with billionaire Don Barden as his partner. He met leaders including Namibian President Sam Nujoma and DR Congo President Laurent Kabila, discussed investments in casinos hotels and parks, and drew large crowds at Windhoek events and an orphanage visit while a government minister was swept aside by fans.
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