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Networks Trying to Rebrand Older Viewers; Music Labels Sue Sirius/XM; 'Breaking Bad' Spinoff Moves Forward; Jennifer Lopez Splits With Publicist; Weinstein's Toronto Buying Spree

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'Alpha Boomer': TV Networks' Attempt Rebrand of Older Viewers

Under pressure, the Big Four have relabeled their most loyal (and rich) demo. | Read More

Major Labels Unite in Lawsuit Against SiriusXM

Sony Music Entertainment, UMG Recordings and Warner Music Group are suing the satellite radio giant for broadcasting pre-1972 recordings without paying. | Read More

LATEST MOVIE NEWS

Toronto: The Weinstein Co. Closing Deal for 'The Railway Man' (Exclusive)

UPDATED: The war drama -- starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman -- made its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 6. | Read More

Toronto: The Weinstein Co. Nabs U.S. Rights, Key Territories to 'Eleanor Rigby'

Written and directed by Ned Benson, the film stars Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and William Hurt. | Read More

Sandra Bullock Jokes About Shooting Scenes Naked With George Clooney in 'Gravity'

The actress reveals that she shot quite a few scenes alone and that she was very concerned about the success of her first film with director Alfonso Cuaron. Their sci-fi drama is set to be released on October 4th. | Read More

LATEST TV NEWS

'Breaking Bad' Spinoff Moving Forward at AMC

"Plans call for 'Saul' to be a one-hour prequel that will focus on the evolution of the popular Saul Goodman character [played by Bob Odenkirk] before he ever became Walter White's lawyer," Sony Pictures TV and AMC ... | Read More

NBC's Paul Telegdy Preaches Patience on 'Million Second Quiz' Ratings, Tech Glitches

"The benefits to the company are a bit more than the rating," the network's president of alternative and late-night programming tells THR. | Read More

Ron Moore's 'Outlander' Sets Female Lead

Caitriona Balfe will play Claire Randall in Starz's adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's best-selling books. | Read More

THE BUSINESS

Major Labels Unite in Lawsuit Against SiriusXM

Sony Music Entertainment, UMG Recordings and Warner Music Group are suing the satellite radio giant for broadcasting pre-1972 recordings without paying. | Read More

Jennifer Lopez Splits With Publicist

The "American Idol" judge leaves Mark Young, who managed the PR crisis over her controversial performance in Turkmenistan, to sign with bicoastal firm Sunshine Sachs. | Read More

Les Moonves: TWC Blackout Will Cost CBS 'Virtually Nothing'

The CBS chief executive took a victory lap during a Wednesday media conference in Beverly Hills. | Read More

STYLE & CULTURE

Rambling Reporter, Fashion Edition: A-List Stylists Step Backstage at J. Mendel

Johnny Wujek, who dresses Katy Perry, and Joseph Cassell, who styles Taylor Swift, waited behind the scenes to chat with designer Gilles Mendel about getting a hold of his spring 2014 evening wear for their superstar ... | Read More

Sting to Perform at LACMA's Annual Art + Film Gala

The Grammy Award-winning British singer will play at the museum's annual fundraiser on Nov. 2. | Read More

Randy Jackson on Next Season's 'American Idol': 'Greatest Show of Its Kind Ever'

Speaking to THR and a group of reporters in New York, the newly appointed mentor shared his thoughts on judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. | Read More

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The New A-List: The Actors Getting All the TV Offers

Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Linda Cardellini, James Marsden and Paul Bettany are some of the surprising names who are getting deluged with broadcast and cable offers for comedies and dramas this season. | Read More