Advertisers Place Their Upfront Television Bet$ in Gotham
May14

Advertisers Place Their Upfront Television Bet$ in Gotham

Major broadcast and cable networks take over venues all across New York City this week for their annual upfront presentations to advertisers. The nonstop series of events runs Monday through Thursday and this year features a distinct Latin flavor.   Joining Univision in making presentations of new programming in order to sell upfront advertising are Discovery US Hispanic, Telemundo, Fox Hispanic Media, V-ME and Tr3s, an MTV...

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A Rousing Farewell to Wisteria Lane and its Housewives
Apr27

A Rousing Farewell to Wisteria Lane and its Housewives

    It was billed as a hot night, and although the predicted Southern California heat wave did not materialize, things were rocking on Wisteria Lane for a block party benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.   More than 500 people turned out for the fundraiser on the back lot of Universal Studios to close the curtain on the award-winning drama “Desperate Housewives,” which will conclude its eight-year run with a...

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Genesis Awards: Laughter, Tears–and a Terrific Terrier
Mar28

Genesis Awards: Laughter, Tears–and a Terrific Terrier

Just as he did in the Academy Award-winning “The Artist,” canine star Uggie nearly stole the show at the 26th Genesis Awards, presented by the Humane Society of the United States. The 22 winners were announced Saturday, March 24, at a ceremony at The Beverly Hilton. The Genesis Awards honor the news and entertainment media’s work in raising public awareness of animal issues and confronting cruelty. The majority of the categories...

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Zou Bisou Bisou! Things We Just Learned about Mad Men
Mar26

Zou Bisou Bisou! Things We Just Learned about Mad Men

The two-hour premiere of the long awaited fifth season of  “Mad Men” was a huge education.   First, it answered the big question: did Megan actually get married to Don in the 17 months that have passed since the dapper Mr. Draper unexpectedly proposed to her in the cliffhanger season four finale? Oh, yeah, they did. And from the looks of it, it appears to be a relationship based upon truth– as it is revealed that Megan...

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Mad Men Premiere: Dapper Don Draper & Co. Celebrate Season 5
Mar15

Mad Men Premiere: Dapper Don Draper & Co. Celebrate Season 5

“Would you like a Manhattan?” That was the question that greeted guests at the afterparty for the much awaited premiere of AMC’ s four-time Emmy award-winning drama “Mad Men,” whose previous season finale aired in October 2010.   “Mad Men,” you’ve been dearly missed.   Held at Hollywood’s Blvd. 3, the indoor/outdoor space was decorated to evoke the streets of New York City, complete with...

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