CBS launches video site, sacks Imus
CBS is planning a video on demand service rivalling YouTube, and CBS Radio has permanently fired Don Imus over racist remarks about a university basketball team.…
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Jacksons judge in new reality show
Jermaine and LaToya Jackson are to judge a new CBS talent show, Pop Dynasty, designed to find a new musical family.…
Capital Gold to broadcast Legendary Labels shows
Capital Gold will broadcast a seven-part documentary series on legendary record labels from 18 March, alongside a Universal compilation released next month.…
Chesney on the Zellweger annulment, he's not gay by the way
Kenny Chesney told CBS's 60 Minutes that the 'fraud' cited in his annulment was not about his sexuality but his misunderstanding of marriage.…
YouTube may face renegotiation as content tracking system falls behind
YouTube's more sophisticated content monitoring system is reportedly behind schedule, which could affect its existing content deals with major rights owners.…
Timberlake fans offered chance of Grammy appearance
Justin Timberlake is offering a fan the chance to duet with him at the Grammy Awards, with entries judged in a Yahoo! Music competition.…
CBS launch new record company
US media company CBS is launching CBS Records, initially signing artists who gain profile through its TV programmes, with Will Dailey the first signing.…
CBS makes peace with Spitzer over payola investigation
CBS has become the first broadcaster to settle with New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, pledging stricter rules and paying $2 million in fines.…
Google buy YouTube
Google is buying video-sharing site YouTube in a $1.65 billion share deal, with both to operate independently for now after recent licensing agreements with major labels and CBS.…
Supernova name blocked by injunction for CBS supergroup
A San Diego judge has barred the makers of Rock Star: Supernova from using the Supernova name for their new band, after a Californian punk band sued over the name.…
Viacom chief axed
Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone has removed CEO Tom Freston, who will be replaced by Philippe Dauman after the company's share price slumped.…
LL Cool J to get his own TV drama
LL Cool J has reportedly signed a seven-figure deal with CBS to develop his own TV drama series.…