List of top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for week of Sept. 21-27September 30th, 2009 Nielsen's top 20 prime-time programs Sept. 21-27Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co.
LA mayor criticizes staff for Web site seeking donations for Michael Jackson memorial billJuly 13th, 2009 LA mayor: City should cover Jackson memorial costsLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (vee-yah-ry-GOH'-sah) has criticized his staff for setting up a Web site seeking donations to cover the city's cost from the Michael Jackson memorial. Villaraigosa says the city is responsible for protecting public safety and should pick up the $1.4 million tab for police overtime and other services from the event last week at Staples Center.
Dozens line up at ballpark ahead of Jackson's Ind. hometown memorial celebrationJuly 10th, 2009 Dozens wait for Jackson's Ind. hometown memorialGARY, Ind.
Dozens lined up at ballpark ahead of Jackson's Ind. hometown memorial celebrationJuly 10th, 2009 Dozens line up for Jackson Ind. hometown memorialGARY, Ind.
Councilman: LA taxpayers 'getting ripped off' because AEG won't help pay for Jackson memorialJuly 10th, 2009 LA official: Promoter should pay Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES — A city council member has called on AEG Live to pay some of the estimated $1.4 million cost for policing Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center. Dennis Zine told Fox 11 on Thursday that the city's taxpayers "are getting ripped off" because the owner-operator of the Staples Center profited by charging media up to $50,000 to use risers outside the venue.
LA officials want reports on revenue, expenses stemming from Jackson memorial serviceJuly 10th, 2009 LA wants reports on Jackson memorial cost, revenueLOS ANGELES — The financial fallout from the Michael Jackson memorial service continues, with Los Angeles city officials calling for reviews on who should pick up the tab for municipal services related to the event. Councilman Dennis Zine said Friday he wants a report on how much the city spent on police overtime, sanitation and traffic control for the service, which was attended by some 17,000 fans at the Staples Center on Tuesday.
Mayor: Jackson's father to attend memorial in family's hometown of Gary, Ind.July 9th, 2009 Mayor: Jackson's dad to attend Ind. hometown eventGARY, Ind.
Jackson memorial drew 31.1 million viewers in United StatesJuly 9th, 2009 Nielsen: 31.1 million watched Jackson memorialNEW YORK — Some 31.1 million people in the United States watched the Michael Jackson memorial on television, with millions more catching video streams on their computers. The Nielsen Media Research estimate on Wednesday provided only a slice of the audience for the Los Angeles event.
Michael Jackson's public memorial service under way in Los AngelesJuly 7th, 2009 Jackson memorial service under wayLOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Michael Jackson has begun in downtown Los Angeles. Smokey Robinson opened the memorial Tuesday morning in the Staples Center arena by reading comments from Jackson friends.
City official says city would love Jackson contribution for memorial costs, but hasn't heardJuly 6th, 2009 Los Angeles would 'love' contribution for memorialLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the pop superstar's memorial service. Former Jackson business associate Marc Schaffel told ABC's "Good Morning America" that Rowe was confirmed for VIP seats.
Movie theaters to carry live feed of Michael Jackson memorial service through digital networkJuly 6th, 2009 Movie theaters to show Jackson memorial serviceLOS ANGELES — Only a small number of fans will be able to attend Michael Jackson's memorial service. But others may be able to watch it in movie theaters all over the country.
LA City Hall official: Jackson family considering Los Angeles Coliseum for memorialJuly 2nd, 2009 AP source: Jackson kin considering LA ColiseumLOS ANGELES — One site under consideration for a public Michael Jackson memorial is the Los Angeles Coliseum, where the Los Angeles Lakers held their championship celebration last month. A City Hall official not authorized to speak publicly says representatives for the Jackson family have inquired about using the site.
Viewers tune out networks' nightly news last week, while CBS wins in prime timeJune 23rd, 2009 Viewers tune out networks' nightly news last weekNEW YORK — The big news in TV ratings last week was how so few people watched the news, according to Nielsen Media Research. Logging only 4.9 million viewers, the "CBS Evening News" dipped below 5 million for the first time on record.
List of top 15 cable TV programs in the Nielsen ratings for April 20-26April 30th, 2009 List of top 15 cable programs in Nielsen ratingsRankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 20-26. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:
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List of top 15 cable programs in the Nielsen ratings for April 13-19April 23rd, 2009 List of top 15 cable shows in Nielsen ratingsRankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 13-19. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:
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