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BET CEO Debra Lee on television for a black audience
Kai Ryssdal Jul 9, 2012
The CEO and president of BET Networks discusses television programming for African Americans, and the role of the network in today's media sphere.
If you're having Internet trouble, blame the DNS Changer
John Moe Jul 9, 2012
Is a computer of yours other than the one you’re reading this on not connecting to the Internet this morning? Plus, aliens come to earth and they love Andy Gibb.
What's behind a no. 1 summer hit
Mitchell Hartman Jul 5, 2012
An up-tempo pop dance beat can't hurt, and neither can a star's viral video.
Immersing viewers in 'Dirty Work'
Noah Nelson Jun 19, 2012
The web show ropes viewers in by interacting with them on everything from cell phones to Facebook during the show.
Watching the L.A. Kings make history
Sarah Gardner Jun 6, 2012
The Los Angeles Kings could win their first Stanley Cup hockey championship ever tonight. But fans will have to pay a premium to see it whether they watch from the pricey seats at the Staples Center, in a sports bar or at home on cable TV.
Musicians big and small compete for summer concert sales
Sally Herships May 31, 2012
Madonna begins her worldwide summer tour today in Israel. Shows have already sold out around the world. But what if you're not Madonna? How do you make money on tour?
Pepsi to launch Twitter music campaign
Stacey Vanek Smith May 30, 2012
In an effort to revive their brand image and win back market share from Coke, Pepsi is launching a new, hip partnership with Twitter that will include free songs for download and live-streaming music concerts.
Who pays for 3-D movie glasses?
Eve Troeh May 23, 2012
The popularity of 3-D movies is growing. So is a battle over who should pay for them -- the studios or the theaters?
What makes a movie?
Stacey Vanek Smith May 16, 2012
These days, a well-established brand can be as valuable as a screenplay. At least that's what the makers of the movie "Battleship" are hoping when the film version of the popular board game opens this weekend.
Biggest suspense from upfronts are the lineups
Adriene Hill May 14, 2012
It's upfronts week for the television industry, when networks announce for advertisers which shows are in, on their way in and out. Networking scheduling can be a bit of a "scientific art."
