ESPN buys Olympic rights in South America for Vancouver, London GamesNovember 12th, 2009 ESPN buys Olympic TV rights for South AmericaLAUSANNE, Switzerland — ESPN secured the South American broadcast rights to the 2010 and 2012 Olympics on Thursday in a deal worth about $10 million. ESPN takes over from the Iberoamericana Television Organization (OTI) group of networks which broadcast each summer Olympics since the 1992 Barcelona Games.
Jessica Alba and and husband Cash WarrenOctober 31st, 2009
more imagesJessica Alba and and husband Cash Warren take their daughter, Honor Marie, to Mr Bones pumpkin patch in West HollywoodLos Angeles.
Marlon Jackson 'michael's Kids Won't Appear In Reality Show'October 15th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's brother MARLON has blasted reports the King of Pop's kids will appear in a new reality TV show about the family, insisting he's appalled by the very suggestion. Us Weekly magazine broke the news that Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael II were being considered for The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty, which the family started shooting before the Thriller star's death in June (09).
Good Upset Over Vancouver OlympicsOctober 7th, 2009 Canadian rocker MATTHEW GOOD is outraged millions will be spent on the 2010 Winter Olympics in his native Vancouver - insisting the money should be used to eliminate poverty instead. The former frontman of the Matthew Good Band has been strongly opposed to holding the Winter Games in the city since 2003, when Canadians voted in favour of hosting the sporting event.
Chicago OlympicsOctober 2nd, 2009 Work Crews Prepare Chicagos Daley Plaza for Olympic Bid Party
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Albarn Linked To Olympics PostSeptember 25th, 2009 DAMON ALBARN is reportedly in talks to become the artistic director of the London Olympics opening ceremony in 2012. The sporting event is heading to the U.K.
Longoria Parker wins cash on French reality show with husbandSeptember 17th, 2009 Eva Longoria Parker is surprised she won cash on a French reality show, Le cles de Fort Boyard. The actress’ French husband Tony Parker convinced her to do the show.
Longoria Parker Wins Charity Cash On French Reality ShowSeptember 16th, 2009 EVA LONGORIA PARKER won 25,000 Euros for charity by taking part in a top French reality TV show. The Desperate Housewives star's French husband, basketball player Tony Parker, persuaded her to take part in Les cles de Fort Boyard - and she was a big hit.
Rascal Slams London OlympicsSeptember 4th, 2009 Rapper DIZZEE RASCAL has slammed Britain's upcoming 2012 Olympics for turning his native East London into a "building hole". The Bonkers hitmaker grew up Bow, close to the site of the Olympic stadium in the capital's Stratford, and he's disgusted with what he sees when he goes to visit the borough.
VH1 cancels 'I Love Money 3,' 'Megan Wants a Millionaire' following contestant suicideAugust 25th, 2009 VH1 cancels reality shows with dead murder suspectLOS ANGELES — VH1 will not air the reality shows with a contestant who was found dead Sunday of an apparent suicide at a Canadian motel. Both shows featured Ryan Jenkins, the contestant sought in the killing of his model ex-wife.
OSBOURNE TAKES ON REALITY TV AGAINAugust 11th, 2009 KELLY OSBOURNE is set to let the world into her life again - she's reportedly signed up to star in her own U.K. reality show.
Lord David Puttnam says 3D Olympics could be shown 'every day' in cinemasJune 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Lord David Puttnam has said that digital technology could make it possible to show the 2012 Olympics in 3D in cinemas across Britain. While speaking at the Edinburgh Film Festival, the former film producer said that the London Olympics could be shown "every single day in 3D on every screen in the country."
Known for producing such films as 'Chariots of Fire' and 'Local Hero', he also claimed that 3D sport could be a "real game changer" that could put cinemas "at the heart of digital Britain".
Tokyo 2016 invites Japan's crown prince to Copenhagen for Oct. 2 vote on Olympic siteJune 18th, 2009 Tokyo 2016 invites crown prince to IOC voteLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Officials of Tokyo's bid for the 2016 Olympics have invited Japan's crown prince to travel to Copenhagen for the IOC vote on Oct. 2. Tokyo Governor and bid committee president Shintaro Ishihara said Thursday that he has asked Prime Minister Tara Aso to invite Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako to represent the bid at the International Olympic Committee session.
IOC strikes $32M deal with Arab broadcasters for rights to 2014-16 OlympicsJune 18th, 2009 IOC sells 2014-16 rights to Arab broadcastersLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee announced a deal on Thursday for 20 Arab states to broadcast the 2014 Sochi Olympics and Summer Games in 2016. The contract with the Arab States Broadcast Union (ASBU) is believed to be worth $32 million, an increase of almost 50 percent on the $21.2 million paid for the 2010-12 package.
White House wants Queen Elizabeth II to attend D-Day ceremonies despite French snubJune 1st, 2009 White House wants queen to attend D-Day ceremoniesWASHINGTON — The White House wants Queen Elizabeth II at D-Day ceremonies later this week. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Monday that President Barack Obama wants to include the queen, who served in uniform during World War II.
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