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USHER WILL BE THE SOLE MUSICAL GUEST ON "THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW," WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 ON CBS Grammy Award-winning superstar Usher will be the sole musical guest on The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, to be taped at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. (Read More)

CBS GIVES A FULL SEASON ORDER TO "THE MENTALIST" CBS has given a full season order to its new drama THE MENTALIST, the season's top new freshman series. (Read More)

CELINE DION, FOO FIGHTERS, B.B. KING, JOHN MAYER AND TAYLOR SWIFT ARE SET TO PERFORM ON "THE GRAMMY(R) NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, B.B. King, John Mayer and Taylor Swift are the first performers announced for THE GRAMMY^® NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! (Read More)

NBC TO PICK UP NINE ADDITIONAL EPISODES OF 'KNIGHT RIDER' TO COMPLETE FULL-SEASON ORDER FOR 2008-09 NBC will pick up nine additional episodes of its the freshman drama series "Knight Rider" (Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m. ET) to provide the series with a full-season order for 2008-09. (Read More)

“24: REDEMPTION: CAPTURED IN AFRICA”, A COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY MAKERS OF “24” TO DEBUT AT THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA IN LOS ANGELES          Last spring, FOX announced that after a nearly two-year hiatus, 24 would return to the airwaves with 24: REDEMPTION, an unprecedented two-hour television event shot on location in South Africa and Los Angeles.    (Read More)

CAROLINE KENNEDY RETURNS AS HOST OF "THE 31ST ANN UAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS," TO BE BROADCAST DEC. 30 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK                 Caroline Kennedy returns as host of THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, a new entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 30 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. This marks the 31st year of the special, which has been broadcast on CBS each year since its debut.    (Read More)

INTRODUCING THE WORLD'S FIRST SUPER-MANNY... MIKE RUGGLES FROM CHICAGO HELPS THE MARKO FAMILY OF CALIFORNIA, ON "SUPER-MANNY," FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 ON ABC                On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), America will meet Mike Ruggles, the world's first Super-Manny, in a one-hour special aptly-titled "Super-Manny" on the ABC Television Network.    (Read More)

THIS JUST IN... from CBS Entertainment... GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ROCK BAND LINKIN PARK TEAMS UP WITH "CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION"                Grammy Award-winning rock band Linkin Park's new hit single, "Leave Out All The Rest," will be prominently featured in the episode of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION airing on Thursday, Nov. 6 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.    (Read More)

NBC UNIVERSAL HONORS DIVERSE FILMMAKERS AT THIRD ANNUAL COMEDY SHORT CUTS FILM FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 23                NBC Universal's multi-pronged creative entities will present the company's third annual "Comedy Short Cuts" Diversity Film Festival honoring this year's finalist filmmakers on Thursday, October 23, at Universal Studios Globe Theater in Los Angeles, it was announced today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.    (Read More)

CBSNEWS.COM ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL LIVE WEBCAST ANCHORED BY KATIE COURIC ON ELECTION NIGHT EXPERIENCES SHARP GROWTH IN UNIQUE VISITORS AND USER ENGAGEMENT FOLLOWING ONLINE CAMPAIGN '08 COVERAGE                 Capitalizing on the tremendous interest in the 2008 presidential campaign, CBSNews.com today announced sharp increases in unique visitor and user engagement according to the latest Nielsen NetRatings report (September 2008, U.S. Data).    (Read More)

16 HOURS OF LIVE SKATE AMERICA COVERAGE ON NBC & UNIVERSAL SPORTS        Defending U.S. Champion Miri Nagasu and 2006 and 2007 U.S. Champion Kimmie Meissner take to the ice as NBC Sports presents LIVE coverage of the Ladies Free Skate at Skate America this SUNDAY, from 4-6 p.m. ET from the Comcast Arena at the Everett Event Center in Everett, Wash.    (Read More)

PERFORMERS CONFIRMED FOR AMA AWARDS                Dick Clark Productions President Orly Adelson announced today that Kanye West, Alicia Keys and The Fray will be performing at the "2008 American Music Awards" (AMAs), which will be broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC.    (Read More)

QUOTABLES FROM NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'            OCTOBER 13 – OCTOBER 17    (Read More)

QUOTABLES FROM 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE WITH AMY POEHLER AND SETH MEYERS'          October 20th, 2008.    (Read More)

'THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO' LISTINGS    (Read More)

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USHER WILL BE THE SOLE MUSICAL GUEST ON "THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW," WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 ON CBS

New York, N.Y., October 22nd, 2008.                Grammy Award-winning superstar Usher will be the sole musical guest on The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, to be taped at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, to be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Supermodel Heidi Klum, along with top models Alessandra Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks, Doutzen Kroes, Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr and a bevy of other Victoria's Secret Angels, will star in this holiday infused lingerie runway show, which will also include musical performances by Usher, red carpet interviews, model profiles and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the world's most celebrated fashion show.

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CBS GIVES A FULL SEASON ORDER TO "THE MENTALIST"

New York, N.Y., October 16th, 2008.                CBS has given a full season order to its new drama THE MENTALIST, the season's top new freshman series in viewers and adults 25-54. The one hour detective drama series stars Golden Globe Award nominee Simon Baker as Patrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), who has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor sharp skills of observation. The series also stars Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman and Amanda Righetti.

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CELINE DION, FOO FIGHTERS, B.B. KING, JOHN MAYER AND TAYLOR SWIFT ARE SET TO PERFORM ON "THE GRAMMY(R) NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! -- COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT(R)" TO BE BROADCAST LIVE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 ON CBS

New York, N.Y., October 22nd, 2008.                Five-time GRAMMY^® winner Celine Dion, six-time GRAMMY winner Foo Fighters, 14-time GRAMMY winner B.B. King, five-time GRAMMY winner John Mayer and 50th GRAMMY Nominee Taylor Swift are the first performers announced for THE GRAMMY^® NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT^®, a one-hour special to be broadcast LIVE Wednesday, Dec. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/delayed PT), on the CBS Television Network.

The LIVE event, to be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, will also celebrate the grand opening of The GRAMMY Museum. Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly.

THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT will set the stage for the 51st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS to be broadcast LIVE Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 (8:00-11:00 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

THE GRAMMYNOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHTwill announce nominations in at least six categories and feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees. The special marks the first time nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced live on primetime television. Following the one-hour live telecast, guests will experience an exclusive concert by one of the evening's performers in celebration of the grand opening of The GRAMMY Museum.

Tickets to THE GRAMMYNOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHTwill go on sale to the public Monday, Oct. 27, at all Ticketmaster outlets, via phone at 213-480-3232 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/, with the proceeds benefiting The GRAMMY Museum.

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NBC TO PICK UP NINE ADDITIONAL EPISODES OF 'KNIGHT RIDER' TO COMPLETE FULL-SEASON ORDER FOR 2008-09

Universal City, Ca., October 21st, 2008.                NBC will pick up nine additional episodes of its the freshman drama series "Knight Rider" (Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m. ET) to provide the series with a full-season order for 2008-09, it was announced today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.

"Gary Scott Thompson and the great cast and crew of 'Knight Rider' continue to deliver fun, action packed adventures every week," said Silverman. "Kitt and Michael will continue to travel across the country on their fun, escapist ride pursuing bad guys and saving the day."

On the heels of NBC's hit movie, the iconic 1980s television classic comes roaring back to life as a reinvented, updated and super-charged action series showcasing the new KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand). Absolutely the coolest car ever created, KITT is equipped with "AI" (artificial intelligence) that is capable of hacking almost any system. Its weapon's systems match that of a jet fighter, its body is capable of actually transforming into other vehicles and it uses sophisticated holographic imagery to elude villains.

"Knight Rider" stars Justin Bruening ("Cold Case"), Deanna Russo ("NCIS"), Sydney Tamiia Poitier ("Veronica Mars"), Paul Campbell ("Battlestar Galactica"), Yancey Arias ("Kingpin") and Bruce Davison ("Breach"). Smith Cho ("Blades of Glory") recurs. David Bartis ("Heist," "The O.C."), Doug Liman ("Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "The Bourne Identity"), Matt Pyken ("Las Vegas") and Gary Scott Thompson ("Las Vegas," "The Fast and The Furious") are executive producers.

Based on characters created by Glen Larson, "Knight Rider" is from Universal Media Studios and Dutch Oven Productions.

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“24: REDEMPTION – CAPTURED IN AFRICA”, A COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY MAKERS OF “24” TO DEBUT AT THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA IN LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, Ca., October 17th, 2008.          Last spring, FOX announced that after a nearly two-year hiatus, 24 would return to the airwaves with 24: REDEMPTION, an unprecedented two-hour television event shot on location in South Africa and Los Angeles. Now as the producers ready this epic tale for broadcast, they are unveiling a never-before-seen collection of stunning photographs shot by five members of the show’s creative team during the overseas filming. “24: REDEMPTION – Captured in Africa” is a rare inside look at the making of the show composed of candid moments between cast and crew, including Emmy Award-winner Kiefer Sutherland; dramatic stills from the spectacular action sequences; and vivid photographic captures of the scenic South African locations. The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles will host the one-of-a-kind photo exhibit of fine art museum quality archival prints from Nov. 10, 2008 through Jan. 11, 2009, when it may move on to additional venues to be announced later.

Curated by Entertainment Weekly deputy photo director Michael Kochman and custom printed at DigitalFusion’s fine art printing facility, the exhibit features works by executive producer/director Jon Cassar, director of photography Rodney Charters, producer Michael Klick, unit photographer Kelsey McNeal and star/executive producer Kiefer Sutherland.

“I was so impressed with the quality of the photography, and it was exciting to see a production photographed from five different perspectives,” said Kochman. “Each photographer captured something very special and poetic – sometimes intimate, sometimes epic, sometimes documentary-like and raw. It all adds up to a fascinating photographic experience.”

“Shooting 24: REDEMPTION in South Africa was the highlight of my six years on the show,” said 24 executive producer and Emmy Award-winning director Jon Cassar. “It was nothing short of exhilarating. Africa also became a wonderful canvas for the still photography enthusiasts among our crew. Every day put us in places and situations that were new and exciting to us, and our cameras clicked constantly. This exhibit chronicles the seven weeks that were spent in Cape Town and the surrounding regions from moments captured during a hectic shooting schedule to the faces and places that represent not only the making of 24 but the Africa of today.”

“We are so excited to be the first to host this extraordinary photo exhibit from one of today’s most popular television shows, 24, which offers another unique way to connect the creative community with media enthusiasts here at the Paley Center,” said Barbara Dixon, vice president and director of The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles. “This exhibit is going to have enormous appeal to everyone from the most serious photography aficionado to the most passionate 24 fan. And what better place to showcase exclusive behind-the-scenes content from such a genre-defining television show than in our gallery at the Paley Center?”

A private opening for press and invited guests, sponsored by DigitalFusion and Photobucket, kicks off the exhibit’s run on Monday, Nov. 10 at 7:00 PM at The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles. 24: REDEMPTION cast and crew members, including star Kiefer Sutherland, are scheduled to appear in addition to the exhibit photographers. Beginning that night, visitors to photobucket.com can view exclusive highlights of the exhibit as well as additional photographs. They will also be able to access a 24: REDEMPTION-themed background to customize their Photobucket albums.

“24: REDEMPTION – Captured in Africa” opens to the general public Wednesday, Nov. 12 and runs through Jan. 11, 2009, and is included in the free admission to the Paley Center. The Paley Center for Media, located at 465 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, is open 12:00-5:00 PM Wednesdays through Sundays. The center is closed on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission and parking are free.

On Sunday, Nov. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), FOX will broadcast the two-hour television event 24: REDEMPTION, and on Tuesday, Nov. 25, Fox Home Entertainment will release the 24: REDEMPTION DVD. The special edition DVD includes an exclusive director’s cut featuring over ten minutes of never-before-seen footage not shown in the television broadcast, as well as additional bonus features including commentary, a behind-the-scenes on-location documentary and an exclusive sneak peek at Season Seven including the first 16 minutes of the premiere episode. Celebrating its 150^th episode this year, 24 returns this January for its seventh season Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

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CAROLINE KENNEDY RETURNS AS HOST OF "THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS," TO BE BROADCAST DEC. 30 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

New York, N.Y., October 22nd, 2008.                Caroline Kennedy returns as host of THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, a new entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 30 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. This marks the 31st year of the special, which has been broadcast on CBS each year since its debut.

Actor Morgan Freeman, singer George Jones, director, actress, singer, writer, composer and producer Barbra Streisand, choreographer Twyla Tharp, and musicians Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who will receive honors for the year 2008. Kennedy will serve as host for the sixth consecutive year.

In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the 2008 Honorees will be saluted by great performers from Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world. Seated with President and Mrs. Bush, the Honorees will accept the thanks of their peers and fans through performances and heartfelt tributes.

The President and Mrs. Bush will receive the Honorees and members of the Artists Committee, who nominate them, along with the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees at the White House prior to the gala performance taping on Dec. 7. The 2008 Kennedy Center Honors Gala concludes with a dinner dance in the Grand Foyer. The Kennedy Center Honors will be bestowed the night before the gala at a State Department dinner, hosted by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

The Honors recipients are recognized for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts - whether in dance, music, theater, opera, motion pictures or television - and are selected by the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees. Members of the Kennedy Center's national artists committee as well as past Honorees made recommendations. The primary criterion in the selection process is excellence. The Honors are not designated by art form or category of artistic achievement. The selection process over the years has produced balance among the various arts and artistic disciplines.

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INTRODUCING THE WORLD'S FIRST SUPER-MANNY... MIKE RUGGLES FROM CHICAGO HELPS THE MARKO FAMILY OF CALIFORNIA, ON "SUPER-MANNY," FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 ON ABC

New York, N.Y., October 15th, 2008.                On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), America will meet Mike Ruggles, the world's first Super-Manny, in a one-hour special aptly-titled "Super-Manny" on the ABC Television Network. Mike is warm Chicagoan with over 16 years' experience as a teacher and developmental therapist for children. With an M.A. in psychology from California State University, Northridge, he has always loved helping kids, even when he was a youngster himself. When he was in sixth grade, he volunteered to work in the special education class at his elementary school and was hooked. Now Mike can share his ideas, techniques and enthusiasm for helping parents relate to their kids with millions of viewers.

Mike shares a number of approaches with "Supernanny", an emphasis on structure, boundaries, consequences, consistency, time-outs and positive reinforcement, but he's got his own inimitable style. Rather than have an observation period, he kicks the parents out of the house and gives the kids a voice by using role-playing techniques to determine some of the root problems, as the parents watch from a monitor. In the case of the Marko family of Temecula, California, parents Doug and Tracy have their hands full with three young daughters, Gwen, 7, Alexa, 4 and Jacinda, 8 months. Gwen seems to be the instigator of trouble-she treats her parents disrespectfully, yelling "Leave me alone, woman!" to her mother, and homework time can run over two hours with her antics. With Alexa now learning from Gwen, an overwhelmed Doug and Tracy are at their wits' end. The house is, sadly, filled with anger and chaos, but Super-Manny is here to give the Markos a call to action.

Mike quickly discovers that Gwen feels very negatively about her relationship with her Dad, who often resorts to smacking and spanking the children, which Mike doesn't approve of. He introduces some key tips for diverting Gwen's anger, such as the "Whack-a-Pillow" technique, as well as for minimizing Doug's own temper, as he vividly demonstrates the domino effect when Doug cannot maintain his cool. Mike shows the Markos how to ease homework heartache by calming the environment around Gwen and changing the way they interact with her when her frustration rises.

When Mike sends Tracy out of the house and puts Doug in charge all day long, Gwen freaks out. But Super-Manny is prepared. His technique involves coaching Doug through some of the toughest challenges via an earpiece dubbed "Mini-Mike," while Mike watches their interactions on a monitor in another room. He can literally adapt his advice moment-by-moment to suit the family's needs. Later in the episode he also uses a play-by-play demo to show the parents where their parenting skills are succeeding and where they need bolstering.

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THIS JUST IN... from CBS Entertainment... GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ROCK BAND LINKIN PARK TEAMS UP WITH "CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION"

New York, N.Y., October 21st, 2008.                Grammy Award-winning rock band Linkin Park's new hit single, "Leave Out All The Rest," will be prominently featured in the episode of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION airing on Thursday, Nov. 6 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. This is the first time a television series has taken the melody of a rock song and incorporated it into the underlying score of an episode in such a unique fashion.

The episode opens and closes with, and is named after, "Leave Out All The Rest," the fifth single from Linkin Park's latest album, Minutes to Midnight, currently approaching six million worldwide sales. Elements of "Leave Out All The Rest" are also used throughout the episode to underline and score the building story of Gil Grissom (William Petersen) and his unresolved love for Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox), who recently left the crime lab.

"We found the melody and lyrics of the song to work so well with our story, that we underscored Grissom's emotional journey with it," says Jason Alexander, music supervisor for CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION. "We've been long admirers of Linkin Park and it was wonderful for us to collaborate on something special like this."

"We have always been huge fans of Linkin Park," says Carol Mendelsohn, the show's executive producer. "They have an anthemic sound that's full of strength and simultaneous vulnerability. They were perfect for the show and the conflict within it."

In addition to "Leave Out All The Rest," "Minutes to Midnight" spawned four other top 10 hits ("Bleed It Out," "What I've Done," "Shadow of the Day," "Given Up") and, according to the IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), earned Linkin Park the title of 2007's best-selling rock band. In other news, Linkin Park recently received an American Music Award nomination for "Favorite Artist - Alternative Rock Music." The band has also announced a November 25^th release for "Road to Revolution," a special CD/DVD set featuring 18 of the group's biggest hits recorded live at the Milton Keynes National Bowl in Southeast England, during the sold-out European leg of this past summer's Project Revolution tour.

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NBC UNIVERSAL HONORS DIVERSE FILMMAKERS AT THIRD ANNUAL COMEDY SHORT CUTS FILM FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 23

Universal City, Ca., October 17th, 2008.                NBC Universal's multi-pronged creative entities will present the company's third annual "Comedy Short Cuts" Diversity Film Festival honoring this year's finalist filmmakers on Thursday, October 23, at Universal Studios Globe Theater in Los Angeles, it was announced today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.

Shaun Robinson of Access Hollywood will host this exclusive event featuring the top six Comedy Short Cuts finalist films, which were produced with a diverse production team, cast or theme.

"We are proud to continue our tradition of supporting this influential film festival that encourages innovative filmmakers and enhances our vital diversity program," said Silverman.

The filmmaker(s) of the Best Film will receive a pilot script commitment from Universal Media Studios. Awards will also be presented to the Best Director and an NBC talent holding deal will go to the Best Actor of the year. This year's finalists are Owen Thomas ("The Road"), Marty Johnson ("Strange Faculty"), Fabian Marquez ("Little Bones"), Rafael Del Toro ("6ft In 7 Mins"), Iman Zawahry ("Tough Crowd"), and Deon Hayman ("The Don of Virgil Jr. High").

Paula Madison, Executive Vice President of Diversity, NBC Universal said, "Comedy Short Cuts brings together the many assets of NBC Universal and remains an essential component in our ongoing efforts to realize more diversity within our programming. In addition, it is exciting and entertaining just to see the full spectrum of film creativity that is presented at the festival, knowing that the finalists will see their work spotlighted on a huge stage."

Corporate support of this year's initiative came from sponsors such as Showbiz Software, American Airlines, and Coca-Cola North America.

"We are proud to sponsor the 2008 NBC Comedy Short-Cuts Film Festival as part of our commitment to emerging talent in television and film," says Steve Bizenov, Vice President, Sales & Software Development for Media Services, who oversees the company's Showbiz Software division. "We've supported the independent production industry for years by delivering better software, services and resources to indie filmmakers, so it was a natural fit for us to participate in this important initiative."
"American Airlines is proud to sponsor the NBC Universal Comedy Short Cuts Film Festival, and play a role in supporting diversity in the world of film and television," said an American Airlines marketing executive.

Comedy Short Cuts Film Festival was founded in 2005 by actor/writer/comedian Wil Sylvince, a Haitian American comedian, whose stand-up routine often mines his Haitian heritage for laughs. Sylvince recognized the need for this platform based on the challenges he faced in trying to showcase his talent to key decision makers within the entertainment industry. His dream became a reality when NBC Universal supported his vision to launch this very important diversity initiative.

Comedy Short Cuts Film festival is also a celebration of www.diversecitynbc.com, the online community that serves as a hub for diversity across all aspects of the entertainment industry spearheaded by Kendra Carter, Director Talent Diversity Initiatives, for NBC Universal.

Comedy Short Cuts is a company-wide initiative and is one of many live events produced by NBC's Talent Diversity Division, whose goal is to cultivate diversity both in front of and behind the camera. This year's panel of judges includes creative executives: Kate Schumaecker (Superb Entertainment), Jeff Ingold (NBC) and Lauren Anderson (Universal Media Studios). Jay Chandrasekhar (Director/Writer-Super Troopers, The Dukes of Hazzard) will also serve as a judge at the event.

Semi-finalist films were screened in New York City in conjunction with the New York Television Festival on September 15. The event was hosted by Anthony Anderson of NBC's "Law & Order."

Last year, a blind script commitment with Universal Media Studios was presented to Tajamika Paxton and Gregory M.T. Colleton for their film "A Fat Girl's Guide to Yoga" – a film short about a plus-size African-American woman's yoga journey to lose weight. The filmmakers are currently developing projects with Universal Media Studios' Conaco Productions.

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CBSNEWS.COM ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL LIVE WEBCAST ANCHORED BY KATIE COURIC ON ELECTION NIGHT EXPERIENCES SHARP GROWTH IN UNIQUE VISITORS AND USER ENGAGEMENT FOLLOWING ONLINE CAMPAIGN '08 COVERAGE

New York, N.Y., October 21st, 2008.                Capitalizing on the tremendous interest in the 2008 presidential campaign, CBSNews.com today announced sharp increases in unique visitor and user engagement according to the latest Nielsen NetRatings report (September 2008, U.S. Data). CBS News has experienced a 38% month-over-month increase in unique visitors and a 57% month-over-month increase in visits. Also, CBSNews.com saw a significant 129% year-over-year increase in visits to the site, and a 57% year-over-year increase in unique visitors, along with a 96% year-over-year increase in page views.

CBS News also announced today Katie Couric will anchor an additional live Webcast on Election Night, November 4^th, which will commence immediately following CBS News' live broadcast coverage of the election results and once again incorporate questions from the online audience received before and during the Webcast.

"This report underscores the success we've achieved by collaborating with CBS and CNET (http://www.cnet.com/) to provide a unique platform where Katie Couric and the CBS News political team, along with the online audience can interact and stay informed on election issues," said Joe Gillespie, Executive Vice President, CBS Interactive. "Our online coverage of the presidential campaign is highly complementary to the CBS News broadcast coverage, providing viewers a unique opportunity to continue the 'conversation' and dig deeper into the issues that matter most during an election that has seen intense interest from the public."

Over the past month and half, CBSNews.com has produced a total of 11 live Webcasts, including following the Democratic and Republican National Convention primetime coverage, the Vice Presidential debate, and the three Presidential debates. Anchored by Couric, the Webcasts begin online on CBSNews.com and CNET.com immediately after CBS News' broadcast coverage concludes. The Webcasts last approximately 30-45 minutes and feature interviews, special guests, real-time reaction from uncommitted voters, and extended analysis from the CBS News political team, which also responds to viewer questions submitted online before and during the webcast.

The Webcasts during the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, as well as all four debates, will remain available for on-demand viewing at CBSNews.com, CNETTV.com, and CBS Mobile News and will also be distributed to CBS Audience Network partners. The webcasts will also be fed to and promoted by CBS Television Stations, and fed to CBS Radio News affiliates for insertion into their own programming or for podcasting.

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16 HOURS OF LIVE SKATE AMERICA COVERAGE ON NBC & UNIVERSAL SPORTS

Universal City, Ca., October 22nd, 2008.                Defending U.S. Champion Miri Nagasu and 2006 and 2007 U.S. Champion Kimmie Meissner take to the ice as NBC Sports presents LIVE coverage of the Ladies Free Skate at Skate America this SUNDAY, from 4-6 p.m. ET from the Comcast Arena at the Everett Event Center in Everett, Wash. For the first time, every skater and every performance will be available on television between NBC and Universal Sports.

UNIVERSAL SPORTS LIVE COVERAGE: Universal Sports, available in 30 million homes, will present 14 hours of live coverage of Skate America over three days starting FRIDAY, OCT. 24. Coverage details below (all times ET):

FRIDAY, OCT. 24 – UNIVERSAL SPORTS
6-7:30 p.m. - Ice Dance Compulsories
10-11:30 p.m. - Pairs Short Program
11:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. - Men's Short Program

SATURDAY, OCT. 25 - UNIVERSAL SPORTS
5-6:30 p.m. - Ice Dance
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Pairs Free Skate
10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. - Ladies Short Program
12:00 - 2 a.m. - Men's Free Skate

SUNDAY, OCT. 26 - UNIVERSAL SPORTS
2-3:30 p.m. - Free Dance

SUNDAY, OCT. 26 – NBC SPORTS
4-6 p.m. – Ladies Free Skate (encore performance on Universal Sports, 7-9 p.m.)

COMMENTATORS: NBC's Olympic Figure Skating broadcast team of Tom Hammond, Scott Hamilton, Sandra Bezic and Andrea Joyce will call all the action from the Comcast Arena at the Everett Event Center in Everett, Wash.

SKATE AMERICA: Skate America is an Olympic-style international figure skating event featuring three days of competition in ladies and men's singles, pairs and ice dancing. The event attracts more than 60 world-class figure skaters from approximately 12 countries. Headlining this year's event is defending U.S. Champion Miri Nagasu, two-time U.S. Champion and defending Skate America gold medalist Kimmie Meissner and reigning World Champion Miki Ando of Japan.

Past champions of Skate America include five-time World and nine-time U.S. champion Michelle Kwan; 2006 Olympic ice dancing silver medalists Tanith Belbin & Ben Agosto; 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen; 1992 Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi; and 1984 Olympic champion Scott Hamilton.

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PERFORMERS CONFIRMED FOR AMA AWARDS

New York, N.Y., October 21st, 2008.                Dick Clark Productions President Orly Adelson announced today that Kanye West, Alicia Keys and The Fray will be performing at the "2008 American Music Awards" (AMAs), which will be broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC. Notable for the ceremony, the special Award of Merit is going to be presented to Annie Lennox, who will also perform. Previous honorees include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, James Brown, Neil Diamond and Gloria Estefan.

"We are delighted to honor Annie Lennox at this year's AMAs. Through her work with the groundbreaking Eurythmics to her solo career, Annie has always been at the forefront of music. She is a truly exceptional artist," said AMA Producer Larry Klein.

Previously named performers for the AMAs are Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift, the Pussycat Dolls, New Kids on the Block, Jonas Brothers and P!nk. This year's AMA tickets are now on sale (please visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-877-AEG-TICKETS).

For the second year, winners will be determined by online voting at amavote.com, the official voting location (votes will be collected from October 14 to November 7). Artists will be honored in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational. Fans can go to the official homepage of the "2008 American Music Awards," ama.abc.com, to find performer and presenter announcements, artist information, etc.

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QUOTABLES FROM NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'

OCTOBER 13 – OCTOBER 17

"Yesterday, a Congressman from Georgia said that John McCain's personal attacks on Barack Obama are 'sowing the seeds of hatred.' McCain responded by saying, 'I'm 73, I haven't sowed any seeds in 30 years.'"

"Newsweek magazine is being criticized because last week's cover featured an unflattering picture of Sarah Palin. Palin says it's the worst thing the press has done to her since that time they made her answer a question."

"This weekend, the leaders of the world's richest countries got together to discuss the global economic meltdown. President Bush wanted to go the meeting, but after last week, the U.S. is no longer one of the world's richest countries."

"Today the Pope announced that he is going to canonize the first ever saint from India. Apparently the Indian saint performed 3 miracles – and fixed the Pope's computer when his hard drive crashed."

"In a new interview, Nicole Richie said she has no plans to get married but it could happen eventually. Then Richie said the same thing about lunch."

"A publisher is coming out with a modern version of the Bible where many of the most recognizable biblical characters have been replaced by celebrities like Angelina Jolie. However, Larry King will still play himself."

"The other day in Florida, a woman was arrested because she poured boiling water on her husband's penis. Officials say the woman will spend several years in jail – and the man will spend the rest of his life shrieking every time he sees a teapot."

"In a new interview, Star Jones said that she's ready to fall in love again. Star said, 'The last time I fell in love was when they put the cheese in the pizza crust.'"

"In an interview, the boyfriend of Sarah Palin's pregnant daughter says that at first he was nervous attending the Republican convention with the Palins, but then he was like, whatever. He also admitted that he writes Sarah Palin's speeches."

"A group linked to Democrats is now being investigated because they've been accused of falsifying voter registration forms, including one for Mickey Mouse. President Bush was furious when he heard this because he thought Mickey Mouse was a Republican."

"President Bush announced today he is going to have the federal government put $250 billion into U.S. banks. President Bush also said that if he's putting that much money into a bank they better give him a big-ass toaster."

"This week on the campaign trail, John McCain talked about his next debate with Barack Obama and said, "I'm going to whip his you-know-what." Then McCain vowed to hit Obama in the "watchamacallit" and kick him in the 'thingamajig.'"

"In Florida, a man was arrested because he was stoned in a McDonald's drive-thru and attempted to pay for his order with marijuana. Workers became suspicious because Happy Meals don't make people that happy."

"At the Virginia Beach Aquarium, a female shark has given birth to a baby shark even though she's never had contact with a male shark. At least that's what she's telling her parents."

"In a new interview, Star Jones says that she's ready to fall in love again. As a result the terror alert has been raised to Orange."

"Earlier this evening, the third presidential debate was held and Hillary Clinton was sitting in the audience. In fact, when John McCain was attacking Barack Obama, you could hear Hillary yelling, 'Get'em!'"

"Yesterday, Sarah Palin had her motorcade stop at a Wal-Mart so she could buy a bag of diapers. Palin said she wouldn't have made the stop for diapers, but John McCain is completely out."

"Speaking of babies - Yesterday in New York City a woman gave birth to a baby at JFK airport. People at JFK were shocked because it was the first time in years they have seen an on-time arrival. "

"Josh Brolin, who plays President Bush in the new movie "W", says at first he wasn't sure he should take the role – because it would be such an acting challenge. Brolin says he prepared for the role by getting up everyday – running 5 miles – and then bashing himself in the head with a hammer."

"Tough break for Geraldo Rivera - This weekend, one of Geraldo Rivera's cars caught on fire. Afterwards, police said, 'The airbag is destroyed but the douchebag is fine.'"

"67% of Americans say they've seen enough and they don't want any more Presidential debates. The other 33% are plumbers who want to hear their name on television."

"By the way - John McCain mentioned 'Joe the Plumber' during last night's debate 21 times. Experts are already comparing it to the 2004 debate – when President Bush wouldn't shut up about 'Larry the Cable Guy.'"

"More details coming out about 'Joe the Plumber' – for instance – his real name's not Joe – and he's not a licensed plumber. However, the McCain campaign insists that the 'the' is accurate."

"During last night's debate, Hillary Clinton watched from the audience of Hofstra University's auditorium. Bill Clinton was also at Hofstra University but he watched from the Delta Gamma Sorority House."

"It's been reported that Madonna is getting a divorce from her husband because she was having an affair with Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez. If this is true, it marks the only time A-Rod has ever scored during the post-season "

"In a recent interview, Levi Johnston – the father of Bristol Palin's baby – said that he's excited to get married and start a family. Then he said, 'What 17-year-old guy with his whole life in front of him WOULDN'T want to settle down in Alaska?'"

"In a new interview, Angelina Jolie says she wants to adopt another baby. Jolie said she made her decision after consulting Brad Pitt and Google Earth."

"According to a new study, the best song to perform CPR to is the Bee Gees song 'Staying Alive' – because the song has the same steady beat as the human heart. The worst song to perform CPR to: 'Hava Nagila.'"

"In New York, a man was arrested because he got drunk onboard a plane and grabbed the pilot's genitals. Afterwards, police had to explain to the man that airlines no longer give out free nuts."

"In a speech earlier this week, John McCain said the following, he said, "I've been fighting for the United States of America since I was seventeen years old." Then he said, 'of course back then it was Pangea.'"

"Sarah Palin remains very popular. I face, this week in Tennessee a man named his newborn baby after Sarah Palin. The man named his baby Sarah Palin after he asked it to name 3 countries, and it just stared blankly in his face."

"The other day in New York City, a woman gave birth to a baby at JFK Airport. The woman was thrilled intil they charged her $75 dollars for the extra carry-on."

"Madonna announced she is getting divorced from her husband Guy Ritchie. Apparently, he'll keep the house in London, she'll keep the kids and the fake British accent."

"Earlier this week on "Wheel of Fortune," a contestant became the first person ever to win $1 million dollars. Unfortunately, he went out afterwards and blew it all on a vowel."

"This week in South Carolina, two Frito Lay trucks making a delivery crashed into ech other. Stoners in the neighborhood said they had been praying for this day their whole lives."

"Recently Paris Hilton announced she is coming out with a new perfume. Actually, it's more that just a perfume, it's also a topical rash cream."

"In a new book, the actress who played Marcia Brady says she once dated Michael Jackson. Marcia said she broke up with Michael when she found out he was just using her to get to Bobby."

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QUOTABLES FROM 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE WITH AMY POEHLER AND SETH MEYERS'

New York, N.Y., October 20th, 2008.

"WEEKEND UPDATE" CO-ANCHOR AMY POEHLER – "Despite enormous fluctuations in the Dow Jones Average this week, billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced Friday that he will continue to invest in the stock market during the current financial crisis. So remember everyone, this is no time to panic, as long as you're the richest man on Earth."

POEHLER – "Former Vice President Dan Quayle has advised vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin to 'just be yourself.' Unfortunately, he spelled 'yourself' with three L's and a six."

"WEEKEND UPDATE" CO-ANCHOR SETH MEYERS -- "Newark, New Jersey's Catholic archbishop is upset that part of Bill Maher's new movie 'Religulous' was filmed at his parish, but not as upset as he was the day the Lord chose him to be Archbishop of Newark."

MEYERS – "Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts this week wrote a legal decision that was a parody of a Mickey Spillane novel using phrases such as 'tough as a three-dollar steak' and 'just another day at the office.' Not to be outdone, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a decision as a Letter to Penthouse."

POEHLER – "According to a new survey, black people in America save and invest less money than white people. A decision, I'm guessing, black people are feeling pretty good about right now."

POEHLER – "In a new memoir, Brady Bunch star Maureen McCormick admits that she was a cocaine fiend, who swapped sex for drugs, partied at the Playboy Mansion and slept with co-star Barry Williams. This comes on the heels of last summer's hot memoir, 'Tiger: Anybody's Bitch.'"

MEYERS – "Sex offenders in Maryland are now required to post signs that read, "No candy at this residence," on Halloween or face a possible parole violation. They are also being required to take down the signs that read "Knock if you can keep a special secret."

MEYERS – "It is rumored that Madonna and Guy Ritchie's divorce has been caused by Madonna's relationship with Yankee Alex Rodriguez. This just after Rodriguez announced he was separating from his wife of six years, Derek Jeter."

POEHLER – "Belgian Luc Costermans this week broke the world blind driver speed record, reaching a top speed of 192 mph. That's what they told him, anyway.

POEHLER – "A woman in California who took her 12 year-old daughter to a park to fight another girl has been arrested after allegedly joining in the fight. I, for one, can only imagine what it's like to have a mother who loves you that much.

MEYERS -- "Retired surgeon Gary Michelson is offering 75 million dollars to the first person or group who can come up with new ways to sterilize cats and dogs. Meanwhile cats and dogs are offering 80 million dollars to anyone who can assassinate Gary Michelson."

MEYERS – "Two Indonesian men believe they were put into a trance by a mystic causing them to get tattoos of dragons on their faces after being promised jobs as government intelligence officers. The mystic's name: Captain Morgan."

MEYERS – "A second teenager has been left at an area hospital under Nebraska's new safe-haven law, which allows parents to abandon their children without fear of prosecution. Or what is known in Manhattan as boarding school."

POEHLER – "After two weeks of cancelled shows on her 'Rock Witchu' tour, Janet Jackson revealed that she has been suffering from 'migraine-associated vertigo.' So while she may not be able to 'rock witchu' she may be able to 'sit witchu' or 'lean against something really stable witchu.'

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'THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO' LISTINGS

Thursday, October 23 – Guests include Wanda Sykes, Zachary Levi and musical guest Glen Campbell

Friday, October 24 – Guests include Matthew McConaughey, T. Boone Pickens and musical guest Al Green

Monday, October 27 – Guests include Chris Rock and musical guest Darius Rucker

Tuesday, October 28 – Guests include Seth Rogen, David Gregory and musical guests the Cold War Kids

Wednesday, October 29 – Guests include Sarah Silverman and musical guests The Kooks

Thursday. October 30 – Guests include Christina Applegate, Frank Caliendo and musical guests Fall Out Boy

Friday, October 31 – Guests include Elizabeth Banks and musical guests Death Cab For Cutie

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UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN"

Thursday, Oct. 23          Actress Julia Louis Dreyfus; actor Michael Cera; musical guest Pete Seeger

Friday, Oct. 24          Actor Bill Murray; musical guest Beck

Monday, Oct. 27          News anchor and author Bill O'Reilly; reality TV star Lauren Conrad

Tuesday, Oct. 28          TV host Regis Philbin; musical guest James Taylor

Wednesday, Oct. 29          Actor Alec Baldwin; comedian Paul Mooney; musical guests Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

Thursday, Oct. 30          Actress Ashely Olsen; actor Paul Rudd; musical guest John Legend

*Friday, Oct. 31          Actress Marcia Cross; writer Alan Zweibel

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LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'

Thursday, October 23 – Show 2585 – Guests include Kristin Davis, Ira Glass, and musical guest Ryan Bingham

Friday, October 24 – Show 2607 – Guest include Sean Hayes, Ed Helms, and Tom Papa

Monday, October 27 – Show 2662 – Guests include Charles Barkley, Justin Long, and musical guest Annuals

Tuesday, October 28 – Show 2633 – Guests include Tina Fey, Peter Sarsgaard, and musical guest The Black Crowes

Wednesday, October 29 – Show 2664 – Guests include Tracy Morgan, Paget Brewster, and musical guest The Last Shadow Puppets

Thursday, October 30 – Show 2655 – Guests include Jada Pinkett-Smith, Rachel Maddow, and musical guest Pink

Friday, October 31 – Show 2666 – Mary-Kate Olsen, Will Forte, and Tom Nardone

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UPCOMING GUESTS ON "THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON"

Thursday, Oct. 23                Actor John Malkovich; music by Little Jackie

Friday, Oct. 24                     Actress Mo'Nique; comedian Bill Santiago

Monday, Oct. 27                  Comedian Kathy Griffin; journalist Carl Bernstein

Tuesday, Oct. 28                  The Muppets' Pepe the King Prawn; actress Saffron Burrows; music by X

Wednesday, Oct. 29             Actor Ben Stein; actress Parminder Nagra; music by The New York Dolls

Thursday, Oct. 30                Actor Kevin Smith; music by The Damned

Friday, Oct. 31                     Actress Lauren Graham; music by The Damned

Monday, Nov. 3                   Host Bill Maher

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LISTINGS FOR 'LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY'

Thursday, October 23 — 925 Lester Holt with musical guest Moby

Friday, October 24 — 926 Seth McFarlane with musical guest Unwritten Law.

Monday, October 27 — 935 Brook Burns

Tuesday, October 28 — 936 Features musical guests The Knux

Wednesday, October 29 — 937 TBD

Thursday, October 30 — 938 Features musical guests Apocalyptica

Friday, October 31 — TBD

Monday, November 3 — 939 Kevin Smith

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