VH1 greenlights reality showsReality TV: Cabler adds 'Click!,' 'Salt 'N' Pepa' — The network of "I Love New York" showed its affection for originals on Wednesday, announcing that it has greenlit a whopping seven series and will add a third night of programming later this year.Darnell in doubtReality TV: NBC's Silverman wooing Fox reality exec […]

Satellite Radio Merger Would Offer Channel Choice (The Tampa Tribune)WASHINGTON - The top executives at the nation's two satellite radio companies detailed pricing plans Monday that they said would let customers choose which channels they want to receive if the two companies are combined.Satellite in-space servicing demo mission a success (Spaceflight Now)The U.S. military's groundbreaking […]

Darnell in doubtReality TV: NBC's Silverman wooing Fox reality exec — Fox's dark prince of reality TV could be bolting to another company, possibly NBC Universal. Mike Darnell, the net's longtime head of alternative programming, has been talking to Ben Silverman about coming to the Peacock in order to launch his own company, three people […]

Fox TV chiefs meet the press, take swipes at NBC(Reuters)Reuters - Two months after he wasousted as NBC Entertainment president, a confident and relaxedKevin Reilly appeared at the Television Critics Assn.'s summerpress tour Sunday as entertainment president at rival Fox.Television Critics Assn. honors"Heroes"(Reuters)Reuters - NBC walked away withfour key trophies at the Television Critics Assn. […]

Nominations for 59th Annual Emmy Awards(E! Online)E! Online - The 59th Annual Emmy Awards take place Sept. 16 on Fox. Watch E! and E! Online for starry coverage before, during and after the big event.  For now, here's the complete list of nominees:

Frankie Abernathy, 25, reality TV starReality TV: 'Real Word' castmember was suffering from cystic fibrosis — Frankie Abernathy, who starred in MTV's "Real World: San Diego" in 2004, died Sunday at her mother's home in Shorewood, Wisc. She was 25.Trump's 'Lady' comes to FoxReality TV: Party girls to get reality check — Fox and Donald […]

Patinkin's Departure Opens Minds(E! Online)E! Online - CBS knows its way around a bloody crime scene, but what to do when someone just goes missing?Nominations for 59th Annual Emmy Awards(E! Online)E! Online - The 59th Annual Emmy Awards take place Sept. 16 on Fox. Watch E! and E! Online for starry coverage before, during and after […]

Female president next for Fox's'24'(AP)AP - The United States will have a female president next year— on the Fox TV series"24."CW extends"Model," sets date for"Geek"(Reuters)Reuters - The CW has inked a dealwith Tyra Banks to keep"America's Next Top Model" on the airthrough the 2009-10 season, with the show heading back to NewYork after the upcoming […]

Trump, MTV pact on 'Pageant Place'Reality TV: Series to make beauty queens face reality — Donald Trump and MTV are joining forces on a reality series that will mix "The Apprentice" with "The Real World" and star the winners of Trump's beauty pageants.CBS plans 'Big Brother' spinoffReality TV: Reality hit spawns new series for cable […]

ESPN to provide live cut-ins of Bonds(AP)AP - Barry Bonds'at-bats will be shown on live cut-ins and short turnaround highlights on ESPN during its Major League Baseball programs as he attempts to break the career home run record.Emmy Noms: Heroes, Betty In, 24 Out(E! Online)E! Online - The Office can repeat, 24 won't.Top marks for […]

MTV's 'Ride' goes greenReality TV: Show switches gears for climate change — Gas-guzzling auto show "Pimp My Ride" is getting a green makeover as part of MTV's global push to persuade viewers to do their bit to slow global warming.'Brother' bigger than everReality TV: Show is a ratings success for CBS — CBS is hoping […]

Top marks for Bravo's"Chef,""D-List"(Reuters)Reuters - Bravo had double thereason to celebrate Thursday as its Emmy-nominated"Top Chef"and"Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" posted recordratings this week.Emmy Nominees: Thrilled, Honored, Outraged?(E! Online)E! Online - Wearing emotion on one's sleeve is often the benchmark of a good actor. Luckily for Tina Fey, making sure the emotion matches […]

Google's View of D.C. Melds New and Sharp, Old and Fuzzy (Washington Post)As you take a bird's-eye tour of downtown Washington, compliments of Google Maps' updated satellite feature, you hit a haze over the Mall.Satellite voting opens today for aquatic center (Mid-Iowa News)All eligible Ames residents can vote on the proposed outdoor aquatic center referendum […]

ESPN to provide live cut-ins of Bonds(AP)AP - Barry Bonds'at-bats will be shown on live cut-ins and short turnaround highlights on ESPN during its Major League Baseball programs as he attempts to break the career home run record.Esai Morales sued by former girlfriend(AP)AP - Esai Morales has been sued by an ex-girlfriend who alleges the […]

Grade Control System utilizes satellite data. (ThomasNet)Trimble® GCS900 v10.7 includes high-accuracy configurations for dozers and graders using Trimble SPS730 and SPS930 Universal Total Stations. Trimble MultiTrack(TM) technology provides ability to track and lock to range of targets, including active and passive targets, for tracking in areas of high-vibration or where obstructions exist. Machine supports Satellite-based […]

Nine Network offers 'Gift'Reality TV: Reaily show looks at transplant list — Nine Network is launching a new factual series, "The Gift," which is a co-prod between Nine and FremantleMedia Australia.ReelzChannel unveils summer scheduleReality TV: Programming includes animation, film features — ReelzChannel, the new cable channel and broadband service devoted to the movies, has greenlit […]

Grade Control System utilizes satellite data. (ThomasNet)Trimble® GCS900 v10.7 includes high-accuracy configurations for dozers and graders using Trimble SPS730 and SPS930 Universal Total Stations. Trimble MultiTrack(TM) technology provides ability to track and lock to range of targets, including active and passive targets, for tracking in areas of high-vibration or where obstructions exist. Machine supports Satellite-based […]

CBS plans 'Big Brother' spinoffReality TV: Reality hit spawns new series for cable — It's Showtime for "Big Brother." The CBS summer staple is expanding in a big way for its eighth season, with the Eye planning to launch a spinoff series on one of its cable nets.Bringiton is big 'Spender'Reality TV: CETV will develop […]

NBC moves up 'Singing Bee'Reality TV: Musical quiz show set to beat out Fox rival — Fox and NBC are at it again. Peacock has decided to move up the premiere date for its musical quizzer "The Singing Bee," just days after Fox said it would bow its own tune-themed gameshow in July.E! to snoop […]

Davis powers way into"Heroes"(Reuters)Reuters - Dana Davis has joinedNBC's hit sci-fi drama"Heroes" as a regular, playing a newyoung hero.