NBC starts Reality programming push on Jan 1.

from Variety: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117976779.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565

I love gadgets...

My new desire is an e-book reader.
From USA Today, an article comparing the Sony Reader vs. Amazon's Kindle.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/2007-11-28-ebook-readers_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing

Imus gets another chance

USA Today profile: http://www.usatoday.com/life/2007-11-28-imus_N.htm?csp=entertainment

Waiting for Imus: http://www.forbes.com/home/opinions/2007/11/26/brady-media-baaack-oped-cx_jb_1129brady.html James Brady on Forbes.com.

Fall TV Winners and Losers

James Hibberd of TVWeek.com analyzes the season to date.
http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/james-hibberd/2007/11/fall_tv_freshman_class_of_2007.php

NBC to air Lipstick Jungle Thursdays at 10

Takes ER's time slot after NBC runs out of new episodes. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071129/tv_nm/lipstick_dc_1

Ashleigh Banfield, Court TV

This is a shocker. From Mediabistro.com's interview:
Guilty pleasure: "That would have to be Howard Stern. [Laughs] I have admired Howard Stern's resilience. There's not a lot of other stuff I admire about his content, but there's something about Howard Stern and his perseverance in a very difficult industry. He does tickle me in certain ways with humor. Obviously, he's very over the top and very inappropriate most of the time, but I do find him intriguing. My husband and I have outfitted the cars with Sirius Satellite Radio because of him."
Full interview: http://www.mediabistro.com/articles/cache/a9968.asp?c=mbennf

Spice Girls

Reunited, with tour kicking off on Sunday. http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-11-27-spice-girls_N.htm?csp=entertainment

NFL vs. MLB labor markets

from the Freakonomics Blog at the NY Times.
http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/11/28/nfl-vs-mlb-as-a-labor-market-a-freakonomics-quorum/

Great column from Michael Wilbon

Of the Washington Post, on the murder of Sean Taylor. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/27/AR2007112702680.html

More from the Washington Post on the probe into Taylor's death -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/27/AR2007112700538_pf.html

House

The Boston Globe's Matthew Gilbert writes about this season's "Survivor, M.D." type shenanigans on House. http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2007/11/27/tribal_council_of_one_gives_house_renewed_health/

Author Jeff Buick

I had a chance to chat with Jeff via e-mail about his new book, DELICATE CHAOS, coming January 29, 2008 and available on Amazon.com as a pre-order. Here's what Jeff told me:

"About Delicate Chaos. It features Leona Hewitt, a Washington DC banker, whose decision to okay a corporate restructuring is derailed when people start dying of unnatural causes. Like murder.

If you liked African Ice, you’ll probably like this one as well, Dave. A lot of the book is set in Kenya, where Leona provides money to the villages through a non-profit organization.

While the wheels are coming off in DC, they’re also going sideways really fast in Africa. The two storylines tie together at the end."

You can find Jeff at http://www.jeffbuick.com/ There are links to buy his books from your favorite online stores there. (I haven't figured out a way to make dime one off this whole blogging deal.)

Recommended site

I love mysteries and crime fiction in particular and want to add more about books in general to the blog. Sarah Weinman has a great site, and she links to interesting articles from seemingly all over. I only recently found the blog, but I find myself clicking in on a daily basis. Sarah also reviews books, so be prepared to add a couple of titles to your "must read list."
The site: http://www.sarahweinman.com/confessions/

Advertising on Imus 2.0

Many advertisers taking a wait-and-see approach. http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=122178

Orbitcast.com

I just found this site- looks like it has some good info on satellite radio - both Sirius and XM appear to be covered. http://www.orbitcast.com/

Lattes at McDonald's

They won't be on the dollar menu. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/sfl-flzcoffee1126sbnov26,0,2705575.story?coll=sofla_tab03_layout

Corbin Bernsen - Game Show Host

from TVSquad.com: http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/11/27/corbin-bernsen-hosts-for-gsn/

"Chuck" and "Life" live on

For the full season of 22- when/if the writers' strike ends.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117976563.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565

"Joke Man" doesn't miss Stern

Jackie Martling in the NY Post's Page Six.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11262007/gossip/pagesix/joke_man_doesnt_miss_stern_339157.htm

New luxury casinos coming to Atlantic City

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2007-11-26-atlantic-city-casinos_N.htm?csp=Travel

A.C. is hoping for the same building boom that Vegas has seen in the past two decades.

Sports Turkeys of the year

From David Fleming of ESPN.com's Page 2: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=fleming/071120

Major League Turkeys

Rounding out Thanksgiving weekend, Bill Madden of the NY Daily News lists the biggest turkeys in baseball. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/2007/11/25/2007-11-25_scott_boras_the_avenging_agent_tops_this.html

Writer's Guild Strike "DVD Theatre"

Mike Hale of the NY Times suggests "Da Vinci's Inquest," a Canadian show he compares to a cross of Law & Order and CSI. Seasons one and two are available now. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/25/arts/television/25hale.html?ex=1353733200&en=32e44c4875641b03&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

After posting this article, I noticed that the third season will be available in April. From TVShowsOnDVD.com: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Da-Vincis-Inquest-Season-2/8493

A-Rod: Toledo Mud Hen?

Actually, to maximize power numbers, Alex Rodriguez should play in Japan. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/25/sports/baseball/25score.html?_r=1&ref=sports&oref=slogin

Holiday Season 2008: Do or Die for the CD?

CD sales are down 18% year-to-date. http://www.nypost.com/seven/11242007/business/do_or_die_for_cd_433073.htm

Wonder where airline amenities went?

Great article from the NY Times. http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/11/25/travel/25conflict.html?th&emc=th

Best Week Ever

VH1's "Guilty Pleasure." http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-ca-monitor25nov25,1,7632377.story?coll=la-entnews-tv

Entertainment Weekly's Entertainer of the Year

is J.K. Rowling. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071123/ap_en_tv/people_entertainers_of_year

While I haven't read the books, or seen the movies, I'm all for any author who can get kids this excited over reading. The fact that both children (and parents) are waiting on line at midnight for the books to go on sale indicates that not every waking moment is spent playing video games.

R.I.P. MLB Pitcher Joe Kennedy

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3124303

He was only 28.
More from the San Francisco Chronicle - http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/11/23/SPP7THUCS.DTL&type=sports

Turkey Awards - Music Edition

Melissa Ruggieri, Richmond Times-Dispatch: http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/entertainment/music.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2007-11-22-0038.html

Turkey Awards - Movie edition

from the NY Post - http://www.nypost.com/seven/11222007/entertainment/movies/and_the_golden_goose_goes_to____822955.htm?page=0

Letterman to appear on "The History Of Howard Stern"

from the NY Post: http://www.nypost.com/seven/11222007/tv/letterman_gives_stern_interview_535752.htm

Patriots largest point spread favorites in NFL history

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3120882
Expect the record to be broken in December against the Dolphins and/or Jets.

Springsteen mapping out 2008 U.S. Tour

http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/19014693

Rollins wins NL MVP

No Holliday for Matt. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3120573

1980s Deal Haunts Writers Guid

Scott Collins in the LA Times: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-channel19nov19,1,4294622.story?coll=la-entnews-tv

Shepard Smith: FOX News' $7+ Million dollar man

A long way from WSVN/Miami. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/19/business/media/19cable.html?_r=1&ref=business&oref=slogin

Natalie Morales

Does it all on "Today." http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6503803.html?q=morales

A-Rod wins MVP

For the third time, with 26 of the 28 first place votes. The Tigers' Magglio Ordonez nabbed the other two. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3119020 The only player to win more than three MVP awards is Barry Bonds, who has won seven. I'm betting he won't make it to eight.

Top Ten Baseball Free Agent Signings

from Jeff Gordon, FOXSports.com- http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7421420

Sports books in Vegas fear Patriots

From the Las Vegas Review-Journal: http://www.lvrj.com/sports/11424761.html
Some feel that the point spread when New England faces the Jets could top the current NFL record 23. I think the Patriots may be up that much by halftime...

Mets catch Torrealba

Born and raised a Mets fan, always a Mets fan. Sure, I rooted for the Marlins in 1997 and 2003, but I can still remember crying when the Mets traded Tom Seaver. (It was a traumatic time for a young Dave.) For some reason, I've had some sixth sense about bad Mets trades and Free Agent signings ever since. This one sure does look bad on paper.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11162007/sports/mets/torrealba_catches_3_yr__deal_with_mets_672047.htm

From the article:
"Away from batter-friendly Coors Field Torrealba hit .212 with two homers and 13 RBIs."
How is that going to play in the final year at Shea Stadium, or for that matter the new Citi Field, which is touted as a "pitcher's park."

Citi Field: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ballpark/citifield_overview.jsp

The Mets deal of 3 years/$14.4m seems like overpaying when the top two offers to beat were similar 2 year/$7m deals from the Rockies and the Marlins.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/marlins/content/sports/epaper/2007/11/16/a13c_marlins_1116.html

UPDATED 11/18 - The deal has fallen apart. http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/ny-spmets1117aa,0,4807354.story

BONDS INDICTED

ESPN: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3112487

NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/15/sports/baseball/15cnd-bonds.html?ref=sports

So long, Barry. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports - http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7453068

Padres' Jake Penny wins N.L. Cy Young Award

It's unanimous - http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3112132

Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson to tour together

from Billboard: http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003673381

O.J. Holding court at 37,000 feet.

The NY Post's Page Six has the story. http://www.nypost.com/seven/11152007/gossip/pagesix/pagesix.htm

I've been on those same red-eye flights two dozen or more times. That had to have been a nightmare. Sounds like a direct to DVD horror film. Trapped for five hours with a man found liable in civil court for two murders, giving movie, music and beer reviews. And not being able to sleep despite taking an Ambien.

Singers, bands mixing it up

Melissa Ruggieri of the Richmond Times-Dispatch says some work, others seem unnecessary.
http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/entertainment_living/music.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2007-11-15-0017.html

Stay-Rod?

Alex Rodriguez back to Yankees for 10 years/$275 Million?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-arod111507,0,4880453.story?page=1

Jon Heyman of SI.com says deal could be $280-300 Million.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/arod.yankees/index.html?eref=T1

Ken Rosenthal says Scott Boras finally tastes some humility.
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7449344

Great info from ESPN's Buster Olney:
http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3111624&name=olney_buster&univLogin02=stateChanged&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fespn%2fblog%2findex%3fentryID%3d3111624%26name%3dolney_buster%26univLogin02%3dstateChanged

Some TV shows may benefit from Writers' Strike

from NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/15/arts/television/15life.html?_r=1&ex=1352869200&en=0faf7100ed8c98bf&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin

Katie Couric

Just watch the clip. http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=8025 Love when she starts talking "hip."

AP: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071116/ap_en_ce/tv_katie_couric_video

And people mocked Brian Williams hosting Saturday Night Live. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/11/14/nbc-news-wins-ratings-rac_n_72442.html

I could watch this train wreck all day; and analyzle it frame by frame, like it was the Zapruder film. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zapruder_film

Race on Sitcoms

from the NY Times article:

>>>This season Michael is incensed when a rival branch tries to steal away Stanley, his only African-American salesman. “You can’t take the hilarious black guy from the office,” Michael squawks, enumerating the qualities — “bluesy wisdom, sassy remarks” — that the stolid, button-down Stanley does not possess in the least. “I don’t know how George Bush did it when Colin Powell left,” Michael says.<<<

full story: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/14/arts/television/14watc.html?ref=television

Former backup catchers win Manager of the Year awards

AL - Eric Wedge NL - Bob Melvin
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/wires/11/14/2010.ap.bbo.managers.of.the.year.1st.ld.writethru.0759/

Imus on RFD-TV

It will put the network on the map, especially on the coasts. Potential earnings aside, this is still a big comedown for Mr. Imus going from MSNBC to RFD-TV.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/14/arts/television/14imus.html?ref=television

Imus Is Back! The New York Observer: http://www.observer.com/2007/imus-back

E! News reports you can also catch Imus in the evening on RFD. http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=b2b559d3-bb79-482a-8d32-96b555181e1f&entry=index&sid=rss_topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories

Friday Night Lights to ESPN?

Radar Magazine online reports that if NBC drops the show, it could move to ESPN next season.
http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2007/11/friday-night-lights-to-move-to-espn.php

Governor Bon Jovi?

I seem to remember they tried floating the idea of Springsteen running for Senate more than once. I even remember Carol Miller and the gang at WPLJ trying to get "Born To Run" named state song. http://www.nypost.com/seven/11142007/gossip/pagesix/pagesix.htm I wonder if these means that Tico Torres gets appointed head of the DMV?

USA Today Scoop: Athletes sometimes go to strip clubs

This just in- they often spend lots of money and, wait for it... they even have been known to get into trouble. Hard to believe that Celebrity+Naked Women+Alcohol+Money could = trouble.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2007-11-12-clubs-athletes-cover_N.htm?csp=Sports

Duran Duran Concert News & CD Reviews

NYC shows affected by Broadway stagehands' strike:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7090624.stm

Allison Stewart, Washington Post - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/12/AR2007111201885.html

Alex Veiga, AP - http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_7433275?nclick_check=1

John M. Gilbertson, Dallas Morning News - http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-cdbrief_duran_1113gl.ART.State.Edition1.41bbd98.html

Orioles' Huff on Bubba The Love Sponge show

from Deadspin.com - http://deadspin.com/sports/the-love-sponge/everyone-opens-up-to-bubba-the-love-sponge-321989.php

Coming soon to a TV near you...

A new car!!! Not really, but... Game Shows!!! Lots of 'em!!!

from Deadline Hollywood Daily-
http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/network-coming-attractions-game-shows/

Tucker Carlson as game show host? Not a moment too soon for him; rumors of his MSNBC show's demise run rampant in the cable news industry. Wonder if he'll bust out the bow-tie on CBS that he dropped on his cable show.

C.C. wins A.L. CY

from MLB.com- http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071113&content_id=2299400&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Vote for America's Sexiest Sportscaster

at Playboy.com - http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertainment/features/americas-sexiest-sportscaster/americas-sexiest-sportscaster.html

Posada remains a Yankee

4 years/$52.4 Million. For a 36 year old catcher.
Pays to have a career year in your "walk" season.

Ken Rosenthal: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7441218

Updated Show by Show Status

from the great site TVByTheNumbers.com-
http://tvbythenumbers.com/2007/11/13/updated-show-by-show-strike-status/

More about the Writers Strike

Hat tip to TVSeriesFinale.com

Scrubs may not get a series finale: http://www.tvseriesfinale.com/2007/11/scrubs_nbc_sitcom_may_not_get_series_finale.php

Many TV blogs are going dark today in support of the Writers Guild.
http://www.tvseriesfinale.com/2007/11/tv_blogs_go_dark_in_solidarity_with_the_writers_guild_of_america.php

FOX sees dollar signs in Writers' Strike.

Think Americaan Idol has been a cash cow in the past? Now picture it against seemingly endless reruns, shows that were left for mid-season attempting to gain traction, and... more reality shows. If the audience doesn't grow in terms of viewers, the actual share should be higher, as those that would've watched the other network shows seek out alternate entertainment choices. (Here's the irony for the Writers' Guild- they'll likely be turning to boxed sets of shows or shows streaming online. I'd also imagine it will be a busy time for Netflix and Blockbuster Online.)

http://www.calendarlive.com/printedition/calendar/cl-et-channel12nov12,0,5392672.story?coll=cl-calendar

More trouble for Boy George

At this point, if you're a 28 year old man at Boy's "flat" expect to be held against your will.

from E! http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=2ef85949-d7f5-4ff9-b4f7-6b99efd26db6&entry=index&sid=rss_topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071113/ap_en_ot/people_boy_george

Justin Timberlake's Fore Play

Add a golf tournament to his list of achievements. After the hit records, the hot Britney Spears, Cameron Diaz and Jessica Biel, that is.
http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=e0183757-a3ea-4732-9181-19ffaf28b63e&entry=index&sid=rss_topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories

Time's Person of the Year

Jon Friedman says it will be Al Gore. Actually, he goes as far as to call him a "shoo-in."
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/al-gore-times-person-year/story.aspx?guid=%7B5FEEFAE8%2DB39A%2D41A5%2D9DC6%2D58914AF53111%7D

Donda West's death may be surgery related

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071112/ap_en_mu/donda_west;_ylt=At8SiOoMY3BmNOjbVreS.cuVEhkF

One of Dr. West's final interviews, with Melissa Ruggieri of the Richmond Times-Dispatch:
http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/entertainment.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2007-09-25-0012.html

matchbox twenty to tour

With Alanis Morissette opening. The tour opens (Hard Rock Live @ Seminole Casino in Hollywood, Fla.) and closes (The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas) casino venues.
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003671212

ROYs

NL Rookie of the Year: Ryan Braun
AL Rookie of the Year: Dustin Pedroia

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/11/12/roy/index.html

FX renews Damages for two seasons

When (if?) the writers strike ends.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=24&entry_id=21853

Seven

The number of prime time network shows (I'm counting you CW!) that have used Peter Bjorn and John's (3 guys; my crack research team double checked) song "Young Folks."

They are:
Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
How I met Your Mother (CNS)
Gossip Girl (CW)
Las Vegas (NBC)
Dirty Sexy Money (ABC)
Big Shots (ABC)
Journeyman (NBC)

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Bjorn_And_John

Band as Brand

The New Deal, from the NY Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/11/arts/music/11leed.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&th&emc=th
I actually downloaded a song, legally, by Paramore. I had no idea I was part of the revolution.

VP Lieberman?

The Weekly Standard's William Kristol suggests Republican Presidential candidates consider Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman (who ran with Al Gore in 2000) as their running mate.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Utilities/printer_preview.asp?idArticle=14326&R=115C722420

Perp Nation: Cops turns 700

Bad boys, indeed. Fox has stretched a show that blossomed out of the LAST Writers Guild strike to an unbelievable 700 episodes. From the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/10/arts/television/10cops.html?th&emc=th

"Christmas Ham" soda- and Kosher, too!

Jones Soda sure knows how to get the (free) publicity machine rolling. This is the company that made "Perspiration" flavor soda to tie into its deal to supply soda to the Seattle Seahawks home stadium. http://www.theolympian.com/northwest/story/266965.html

Networks preparing for Fall 2008 schedule

Only one (more) problem; in addition to the ongoing Writers Guild strike, studio heads and producers face the possibility of a Screen Actors Guild strike next summer.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975715.html?categoryid=2821&cs=1

Clemens conidering pitching in 2008 Olympics

No truth to the rumor that he'll pitch for the country that offers the highest salary. Or will fly him home between starts. The second part, likely, due to the fact that the games are in Beijing.
from MLB.com- http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071109&content_id=2296804&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Sun not shining on Florida baseball

Hall of Fame baseball writer Murray Chass suggests eliminating the two Florida franchises. Six years ago, baseball owners voterd to contract two teams. I have a better idea- how about merging the two Florida teams and contract one other? The two Florida teams combine would produce a pretty good team:
1B: Carlos Pena
2B: Dan Uggla
SS: Hanley Ramirez
3B: Miguel Cabrera
OF: Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton, Delmon Young
C: Dioner Navarro, Matt Treanor
Bench/DH (if in AL) Josh Willingham (3rd C as well), Jeremy Hermidia, Akinori Iwamura, Brendan Harris

This leaves a slot open, (Elijah Dukes, Johnny Gomes, Cody Ross?) and allows for Miguel Olivo leaving via trade or after being non-tendered.

The Pitching wouldn't look bad either- Scott Kazmir, James Shields, Dontrelle Willis, Scott Olsen and Sergio Mitre would be a solid rotation with veterans Al Reyes and Kevin Gregg in the 8th and 9th innings. Mix and match setup guys and you'd have a pretty good pitching staff. Plus, the Marlins have Josh Johnson, Anibel Sanchez and Ricky Nolasco coming back from injuries. If one of the top two comes back to 2006 form- even in 2009, it would certainly stregthen the rotation.

You'd have the only team in Florida, the hope for a statewide TV and radio package, and even with Pena, Cabrera and Willis, an affordable mid-range budget. Playing in the NL, without the DH, and avoiding the Yankees and Red Sox in the same division, you'd have a team that could compete for a Wild Card post-season berth immediately.

Chass' NY Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/08/sports/baseball/08chass.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Think those concert ticket pirices seem a bit high?

Melissa Ruggieri of te Richmond Times-Dispatch:
http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/entertainment/music.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2007-11-08-0002.html

Miguel Cabrera Trade Rumors

from MLBTradeRumors: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2007/11/miguel-cabrera-.html

Update: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2007/11/contract-window.html

Update #2 11/11: Jon Heyman from SI.com reports the Marlins "price is too steep."
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/11/11/cabrera.suitors/index.html

Update #3 11/13: LA teams seem to be frontrunners, with the Dodgers package looking strong.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/sports/epaper/2007/11/13/1113marlins.html

Guess he'll be won't be wearing a Marlins cap on his Hall of Fame plaque.

For TV execs, time to shuffle

The final completed episode of "The Office" airs next Thursday.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/08/business/media/08strike.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

FOX Network's Writers Strike Schedule (No 24!)

From TVGuide.com- http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Strike-Watch-Season/Fox-Strike-Schedule/800026767

Matt Roush: http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Roush-Dispatch/Chaos-Theory-Fox/800026768

Maureen Ryan, Chicago Tribune (includes FOX Press Release):
http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2007/11/strike-watch-fo.html

You'll need an abacus to figure out the moves, and a percocet for the migraine after trying to digest the info.

Writers Strike Result: Reality and Game Shows

says the LA Times- http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-reality7nov07,1,8486,full.story?coll=la-entnews-tv

Borat endorses Obama

I thought we were done with him. It was funny for a bit. The Borat book that has recently come out seems a year too late. http://www.reuters.com/article/email/idUSIndia-30365920071106?pageNumber=2&sp=true

Borat promotes his book in LA: http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-11-08-borat_N.htm

Yankees after A-Rod could include Marlins' Cabrera

Tyler Kepner of the NY Times reports. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/07/sports/baseball/07yanks.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin

Be creative to hold on to Frequent Flier miles

from USA Today - http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-11-05-keeping-miles_N.htm?csp=Travel

Quick hint: some carriers (inc. US Airways) give 2 miles per $1 at iTunes. On programs that require activity to keep your miles, a single download can help you maintain your balance.

Eisner's new Mickey? Bazooka Joe.

How Michael Eisner hopes to make Topps a vital company in the 21st century.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2007-11-04-topps-eisner_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing

Why record labels matter more than ever

from Fortune - http://money.cnn.com/2007/11/02/magazines/fortune/matchbox.fortune/

Imus to return to cable

on RFD-TV, a network that has tried to fill the hole created by the loss of The Nashville Metwork in 2000. http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071105/BUSINESS01/711050328/1003

Top 50 Baseball Free Agents

Great list and analysis from MLBTradeRumors.com - http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2007/11/2008-top-50-fre.html

Glenn Beck: The $50 Million dollar man

from the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/05/business/media/05radio.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Bet the Miami Dolphins don't do this in 2008

The Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League offer a guarantee: we'll make the playoffs or your season ticket fees are refunded. http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/afl/news/story?id=3087219&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

What the Writers' strike means to your favorite shows

from TV Guide - http://community.tvguide.com/blog/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Strike-Watch-Season/800059822

David Bianculli leaves the NY Daily News

His columns will be missed. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2007/11/05/2007-11-05_daily_news_tv_critic_david_bianculli_say.html

His new site: http://www.tvworthwatching.com/

TV could be hit HARD

by Writers Guild Strike. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975370.html?categoryid=2821&cs=1&nid=2565

A different take on Imus' return

from Peter Applebome of The New York Times-
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/nyregion/04towns.html?em&ex=1194325200&en=30caf5a18eb83aad&ei=5087%0A

Everybody Loves Artie

Artie Lange of "The Howard Stern Show" interviewed in The New York Post.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11042007/entertainment/artie_lange_266385.htm?page=0
Can't wait for his book, "Too Fat To Fish." The title alone is awesome.

Networks plot midseason makeovers

from Variety- http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975267.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565

Tim Goodman on Television

One of my favorite TV writers.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/11/02/DDF7T4JKB.DTL

Yankees to Face Marlins @ Dolphin Stadium

For a pair of exhibition games. It would be a bad indicator for baseball's future in south Florida if these were the only two sellouts of the 2008 season.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/baseball/marlins/sfl-flspmarlins02nbnov02,0,84400.story

Rescue Me on FX

Back for 22 eps in a split season- when the writer's strike ends.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i653608aa3a0ea3bb98dbc9bdb3ebb239

Brian Williams ready for his SNL hosting gig

Musical guest Feist joins him. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071102/ap_en_tv/tv_snl_brian_williams_6

Show's a go despite writer's strike-
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia9c51f5ef29150aa29176b6883689eb6

Hayden Panettiere protests Japan dolphin hunt

Meanwhile, all of south Florida protests the Miami Dolphins. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071102/ap_en_tv/people_panettiere

What's wrong with Sports Illustrated?

from Slate: http://www.slate.com/id/2177143/pagenum/all/#page_start

Fox in best shape if writers strike

Though "24" may become "12." http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071101/tv_nm/strike_dc_1

A Dahl-Meier Reunion in Chicago?

It's been talked about for 14 years. Dahl starts on Chicago's JACK-FM on Monday. For a station with no DJs, this is a big move. Phil Rosenthal writes in the Chicago Tribune. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/chi-wed_phil_1031oct31,0,6716053.column