Category Archives: Contracts

Conan’s ratings soar as NBC exit nears

By doris | Published: January 17, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.com PASADENA, Calif. – Conan O’Brien’s ratings are soaring as he nears a bitter exit from NBC’s “Tonight Show,” his ridicule of his network executives apparently resonating in a country filled with the unemployed. His ratings Friday were 50 percent higher than they’ve been this season, and he beat CBS’ David Letterman, [...]

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Glassman camp slams Gosselin’s side

By doris | Published: December 31, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com (PEOPLE.com) — In the aftermath of the alleged ransacking of the Manhattan apartment they shared, Jon Gosselin and ex-girlfriend Hailey Glassman continue to fling accusations at each other — via their lawyers. On Monday, Gosselin’s attorney Mark Jay Heller told RadarOnline.com, “Hailey Glassman is going to jail, it’s as simple as [...]

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Brother: Simon Cowell to Leave “Idol”

By doris | Published: December 27, 2009

Full Story at CBS News.com (AP) Simon Cowell’s brother says the next season of “American Idol” will be the judge’s last. Tony Cowell said in his weekly podcast, “The Cowell Factor,” that a statement was being prepared that would certify that the acerbic British judge was leaving the popular Fox signing competition at the end [...]

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Jon and Kate Gosselin’s divorce finalized

By doris | Published: December 19, 2009

Full Story at  CNN.com (CNN) — After 10 years of marriage, Jon and Kate Gosselin’s divorce was finalized by a Pennsylvania judge on Friday. Kate Gosselin received primary custody of the couple’s eight children and will continue to live with them in the former marital home, according to her attorney Mark Momjian, who added that [...]

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Judge: Gosselin must end media appearances

By doris | Published: December 11, 2009

Full Story atmsnbc.com ROCKVILLE, Md. – A Maryland judge is ruling in the dispute between Jon Gosselin and the TLC network that the father must stop making media appearances that are at odds with his contract. Montgomery County Circuit Judge Michael D. Mason ruled Thursday following a one-day hearing. TLC Chief Operating Officer Edward Sabin [...]

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Lohan’s dad predicts Gosselin will lose case

By doris | Published: December 3, 2009

Full Story at  msnbc.com Retired reality TV dad Jon Gosselin hasn’t yet had his day in court, but his former friend Michael Lohan feels certain the father of eight will lose his legal battle with cable network TLC. On Wednesday, Lohan gave a lengthy no-holds-barred deposition in the breach of contract suit TLC brought against [...]

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Jon Gosselin sues TLC for $5 million

By doris | Published: November 14, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com (PEOPLE.com) — In the latest skirmish in his war with TLC, Jon Gosselin has filed a $5 million claim against the network, saying its representatives damaged his reputation and career by preventing him from working with other media outlets. In the suit, the reality star dad claims that the network contacted [...]

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Exclusive: Eric Braeden talds about controversial exit as Victor Newmon on Young and the Restless

By doris | Published: October 8, 2009

Full Story at EW.com In yet another blow to the already ailing soap opera world, Eric Braeden, the venerable star of CBS’ The Young and the Restless, has exited the top-rated daytime drama after a nasty negotiation with Sony. The production company wanted the popular actor to take a pay cut for playing mega mogul [...]

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Katherine Jackson lawyer believes settlement possible

By doris | Published: September 22, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff ruled last week that Katherine Jackson, the pop star’s mother, could safely contest the executors without risking her benefits from her son’s will, a judge ruled. “She will never lose her inheritance,” Jackson lawyer Londell McMillan said. “Nonetheless, Mrs. Jackson’s court victory does [...]

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Jackson kids now have lawyer; estate debate continues

By doris | Published: August 18, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, who has custody of the three children, objected to provisions of the deal that would give AEG Live a share of rights to video of her son’s final rehearsals. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff appointed estate law expert Margaret Lodise last week to represent [...]

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