China launches navigation satellite (NDTV)A Chinese rocket placed a navigation satellite in orbit on Saturday as part of China's effort to build a global positioning system, the official Xinhua news agency reported.Satellite DMV Office Will Re-Open (WIVB Buffalo)(West Seneca, NY, April 13, 2007) - - The fire-damaged West Seneca satellite DMV office will re-open on […]

Bienstock signs deal with CBSReality TV: Producer pacts to create new unscripted projects — Jay Bienstock, the longtime Mark Burnett collaborator who's overseen multiple seasons of "Survivor" and "The Apprentice," is branching out on his own.Bravo's shades of lavender fill the tubeReality TV: Cable network offers slew of gay-friendly programming — Bravo's "Queer Eye" and […]

NBC's summer reality shows boast new hosts (Reuters)Reuters - NBC is joining the unscripted summer fray with the return of"America's Got Talent,""Last Comic Standing" and"The Biggest Loser" — all with new hosts — and a new dating show called"Age of Love."Lineup for Sunday news shows […]

Oprah gets real with 'Race' creatorsReality TV: Harpo to 'Give' duo reality run — Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Prods. has recruited "The Amazing Race" creators Bert Van Munster and Elise Doganieri to serve as showrunners for the talkshow queen's upcoming foray into reality TV.Alchemy in Rocket pathReality TV: Reality leaps across pond — British-based producer-distrib Alchemy […]

Bravo clicks with photogsReality TV: Broome to produce 'Money Shot' — Picture this: Bravo is developing another "Project Runway"-like reality skein, this one focusing on photography. NBC U-owned cabler has ordered a pilot for "Money Shot," a weekly skein which takes the "Runway" formula and applies it to the world of photography. Winners get cash […]

China launches navigational satellite (Reuters via Yahoo! News)China launched a navigation satellite on Saturday to be used for everything from tracking forest fires to public security, Xinhua news agency said.China launches navigation satellite (Spacetoday.net)A Long March rocket launched a Chinese navigation satellite early Saturday, the second Chinese launch…China launches navigation satellite (AP via Yahoo! News)A […]

China launches navigation satellite (AP via Yahoo! News)A Chinese rocket placed a navigation satellite in orbit Saturday as part of an effort to build a global positioning system, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.China launches navigation satellite (NDTV)A Chinese rocket placed a navigation satellite in orbit on Saturday as part of China's effort to build […]

Bravo woos 'Millionaire' dating showReality TV: Stanger a perfect 'Match' for material — The network that birthed "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is now planning to unleash some makeover magic on millionaires. During her upfront presentation to advertisers today, Bravo topper Lauren Zalaznick is expected to announce a series order for "Millionaire Matchmaker."RDF launches […]

Celebs contribute to Al Franken campaign (AP)AP - WASHINGTON (AP)— Scores of actors, writers, producers and others from the entertainment industry have contributed to Al Franken's Senate campaign, helping the Minnesota Democrat get off to a strong fundraising start.Sara Evans' Divorce Dance Intensifies (E! Online)E! […]

Hughes Network Systems Provides Broadband Satellite System to Galaxy Broadband (RedNova)Hughes Network Systems LLC, of Germantown, a supplier of broadband satellite services, said it provided a broadband satellite system to Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc., of Ontario, Canada.Student News: Satellite applications now available (Tulsa World)Applications are now available to high school students for Satellite, the Tulsa […]

`Sopranos'takes top cable Nielsens spot (AP)AP - Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 2-8. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses.Defiant station to air Imus reruns (AP)AP - A small […]

Sri Lanka's Tamil rebels using satellite illegally: Intelsat (AFP via Yahoo! News)Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka have been illegally using a satellite of US giant Intelsat to beam their radio and television broadcasts overseas, the company said.Intelsat Works With Sri Lankan Authorities To Halt Unauthorized Use Of Its Satellite (Space War)Pembroke, Bermuda (SPX) Apr […]

Oxygen and Bravo go wild for girlsReality TV: New 'Housewives' may come from Calabasas — Oxygen and Bravo are beefing up their respective femme franchises, expanding their commitments to "The Bad Girls Club" and "The Real Housewives," respectively.MTV, Kutcher team for pilotReality TV: Gameshow '3 Kings' produced by RDF USA — MTV is getting into […]

ABC pulls 'Dream Vote'Reality TV: 'Lopez' repeats to fill timeslot — ABC has pulled the plug on "The Great American Dream Vote," yanking the feel-good reality skein after just two broadcasts. Alphabet will replace "Dream Vote" with repeats of "George Lopez."Fox Wednesday 'Idol' expandsReality TV: Results show will air as an hour at 9 p.m. […]

Furor over Imus puts heat on other broadcasters (Reuters)Reuters - Corporate decisions to cancel Don Imus' U.S. radio and cable television shows have some commentators wondering what may happen to other media personalities who have also pushed the bounds of civility.'Nappy'has long, hurtful history […]

CBS says Couric unaware video essay plagiarized (Reuters)Reuters -"CBS Evening News" anchor Katie Couric may vividly recall her first library card, but the network says she was unaware that her online video essay about the virtues of libraries was largely a work of plagiarism.For Imus, a career […]

Sri Lanka's Tamil rebels using satellite illegally: Intelsat (AFP via Yahoo! News)Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka have been illegally using a satellite of US giant Intelsat to beam their radio and television broadcasts overseas, the company said.Raytheon gets $84.6M for defense satellite systems (BizJournals)Waltham-based Raytheon Co. reports it has been awarded an $84.6 million […]

Raytheon gets $84.6M for defense satellite systems (BizJournals)Waltham-based Raytheon Co. reports it has been awarded an $84.6 million contract to produce upgrade kits for its high-security satellite communications product, called Secure Mobile Anti-jam Reliable Tactical Terminal, or SMART-T.Satellite TV Users In Iowa Could See New Tax (KCCI 8 Des Moines)Iowa satellite users could be looking […]

RDF launches digital divisionReality TV: Reality producer to develop web originals — Reality-television producer RDF is launching a digital division to develop spinoff businesses from its network series as well as produce original content for Web portals.Foreman to judge on 'Inventor'Reality TV: Heavyweight pumps up season two — Lean, mean grilling machine George Foreman will […]

Imus axed from MSNBC over racial slur (Reuters)Reuters - Syndicated radio and television host Don Imus was dumped from television by MSNBC on Wednesday as major advertisers abandoned him and activists vowed not to rest until he was off the airwaves altogether.CBS says Couric unaware video essay […]