McCartney to headline Super Bowl half time show
Paul McCartney will headline the half-time show at next year's Super Bowl, which Fox will broadcast, after the NFL's previous controversy with Janet Jackson.…
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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.…
Simon Cowell claims he is worth $10m
Simon Cowell joked on Howard Stern's show that he is worth $10m, while American Idol judges are reportedly seeking fees comparable to the cast of Friends.…
New media, new danger
A US campaign opposing relaxed media ownership rules, which would let Rupert Murdoch expand his media empire, is running TV and print adverts ahead of an FCC announcement.…
Jacko doc 2 gets Five screening
The second Michael Jackson documentary will air on Channel Five at 9pm on Monday, after previously screening on Sky One.…
More Jackson
Michael Jackson has released a clip of Martin Bashir complimenting his parenting, and The Smoking Gun has published a 1993 sworn declaration from his accuser.…
American Idol gossip
Frenchie Davis has dropped out of American Idol after admitting she worked for an adult website, and will be replaced on the show airing 25 February.…
Pop Idol old guy launches non-ageist website
Drew Cummings, who is suing Fox over age discrimination after being excluded from American Idol, has launched America's New Stars, a talent site open to all ages.…
Billboard award nominees announced
Billboard has announced nominees for its Las Vegas awards, with Nelly leading on ten nominations and Ashanti on seven; the show will be broadcast by Fox.…
Kelly Clarkson wins American Idol
Kelly Clarkson has won America's Pop Idol with 58% of the viewer vote, beating runner-up Guarini, with a debut single due 17 September.…