Charlotte Church dropped by SonyBMG, says publicist
Charlotte Church's publicist says her SonyBMG deal ended by mutual decision, with the singer focusing on TV presenting after Channel 4 commissioned two new series.…
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BPI boss criticises TOTP axe
BPI boss Peter Jamieson has written to BBC director general Mark Thompson objecting to the axing of Top Of The Pops, and suggests the BPI could take over the brand.…
T In The Park hailed a success
T In The Park is being hailed a success, with only 35 arrests among 75,000 attendees, and 30,000 tickets for 2007 going on sale at 2006 prices.…
BBC may lose US shows because of encryption
The BBC's decision to unencrypt its satellite signals may cost it US shows like Fox's 24, as US broadcasters fear viewers across Europe could watch for free.…
Bowman to quit RI:SE
Edith Bowman is leaving Channel 4's breakfast show RI:SE when her contract ends, meaning the original presenting team is entirely gone.…
Jack Osbourne to front Channel 4 show Union Jack
Jack Osbourne will front a Channel 4 show, working title Union Jack, on the T4 youth strand, interviewing celebrity friends about LA life.…
Channel 4's musical summer
4Music returns on 7 June in a new Saturday slot, launching with a Mike Skinner performance and interviews with P Diddy, Kelis and Goldie.…
Channel 4 off Saturday night entertainment
Channel 4 will stop scheduling entertainment on Saturday nights and concentrate on Fridays, after the Chris Evans-produced 'Boys & Girls' flopped.…
Chez Osbourne – Sharon on the mend
Ozzy Osbourne says wife Sharon has beaten colon cancer for now, while Jack Osbourne is reportedly in talks with Channel 4 for a chat show.…
Big Brother Kate to host Ri:se
Big Brother winner Kate Lawler is reportedly hired to co-host Channel 4's breakfast show Ri:se with Iain Lee, replacing Edith Bowman, who quit.…
Boys and Girls could get shunted to Friday
Channel 4 is considering moving Chris Evans' Boys and Girls to late-night Fridays after critical panning and poor ratings.…
RI:SE may well be dropped during war
Channel 4 may cut its RI:SE breakfast show to make room for extended war news bulletins if a conflict begins.…