NATPE fetes 'Idol' charity
Reality TV: Nigel Lythgoe will accept award — "American Idol's" fundraiser special "Idol Gives Back" will be given the Reality Innovator Award from NATPE for its achievement in reality programming

Brinkley: Husband's affair'shattered'my life(AP)

AP - A tearful Christie Brinkley testified at her divorce trial Thursday that she was devastated by her husband's affair with a teenager and his attempts to find other paramours through pornographic Web sites.

Tennis, everyone? Sport looks for ratings bounce(Reuters)

Reuters - Tennis Channel presidentKen Solomon was sitting in his office on the grounds of theFrench Open in Paris six weeks ago when, rifling through somepress coverage of the network, he proudly showed a blurb from astory that proclaimed the network"the future of television."

Casting Couch: Simpsons Gets Guests, Imperioli Gets Life; Kilmer Gets Bad(E! Online)

E! Online - With the Fourth rapidly approaching, it's a relatively slow time for Hollywood dealmakers, but there is a little action on the Couch.

Inmarsat and ILS Set August 14 for Proton Flight with Inmarsat Satellite (SpaceRef)
Inmarsat and ILS Set August 14 for Proton Flight with Inmarsat Satellite

NASA satellite will study smog and dust particles (The Charleston Gazette)
BELTSVILLE, Md. - NASA plans to launch a satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles.

Bid to fight negative effect of satellite TV on region’s youth (The Peninsula)
DOHA • The Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) is seeking to formulate a media strategy to address the negative impact of satellite TV channels on GCC youth.

Satellite facility to open (Fargo Forum)
Southwest Express aims to boost club membership Courts Plus is looking to regain its home court advantage starting Monday. That's when the Fargo Parks District multisport facility plans to open its first satellite workout facility in the Southwest Youth Ice Arena at 4404 23rd Ave. S. Advertisement: CURVES 50% off Registration at CURVES Text this to your phone and bring it in to …

AT&T-Dish Break Signals Cloudy Weather For Satellite TV (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
InformationWeek - As AT&T rolls out its own IPTV offering, it may see its satellite TV partnerships as insignificant to its overall strategy.

Satellite will aid in study of global warming (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
BELTSVILLE, Md. — NASA plans to launch a satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles. The satellite Glory, targeted for launch in June, will give scientists a much better tool to measure particles than any satellite so far. The particles, known as aerosols, are bits of things such as dust and …

Kenny Chesney - Chesney Lands Satellite Radio Channel For The Summer (ContactMusic)
Country star KENNY CHESNEY is to launch his own satellite radio channel. No Shoes Radio will feature Chesney's favourite songs, rare recordings and interviews with …

Satellite to track particles' role in global warming (The Monterey County Herald)
BELTSVILLE, Md. — NASA plans to launch a new satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles.

INMARSAT AND ILS SET AUGUST 14th FOR PROTON FLIGHT WITH INMARSAT SATELLITE (Areapress)
McLEAN, Va., and LONDON, 1st July 2008 – Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today announced that International Launch Services (ILS) has scheduled its next Proton Breeze M commercial mission for 14th August (13th August GMT) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, with the launch of the Inmarsat-4 F3 satellite.

Satellite to shed light on global warming (Contra Costa Times)
n Glory, set to launch in June, will show how clouds and airborne particles warm Earth

'Runway' shines light on L.A. designers
Reality TV: Reality show features rising West Coast couturiers — It may be shot in Manhattan, but "Project Runway" — Bravo's competitive reality show that pits 15 aspiring fashion designers against one another — is giving America a healthy dose of L.A. style. How so? Through its characters.

Reality sidekicks say 'Gimme!'
Reality TV: D-listers compete to star in own reality show — Fox Reality Channel is giving reality sidekicks a chance to headline their own nonscripted show.

NATPE fetes 'Idol' charity
Reality TV: Nigel Lythgoe will accept award — "American Idol's" fundraiser special "Idol Gives Back" will be given the Reality Innovator Award from NATPE for its achievement in reality programming

Brad Garrett to 'Date' online
Reality TV: Sony's Crackle.com to run reality dating series — Brad Garrett's looking for love in all the online places. The "'Til Death" star has signed on to produce and star in the Internet reality series "Dating Brad Garrett." Sony Pictures TV, which produces "'Til Death" for Fox, is also behind the online skein.

IMG eyeing Burnett Prods.
Reality TV: Insiders confirm that talks are heating up — IMG isn't commenting on reports that it is in megadeal talks to purchase Mark Burnett Prods., but insiders confirm that negotiations have heated up.

Carolla to host NBC's 'Top Gear'
Reality TV: Tanner Foust, Eric Stromer to help test cars — As he's told his radio audience for months, Adam Carolla is set to host NBC's domestic version of "Top Gear."

Janet Jackson keeps it real for MTV
Reality TV: Singer developing music competition with 25/7 — Janet Jackson is getting into the reality TV business, developing a music competition with 25/7 Prods. for MTV.

All3Media acquires Zoo Prods
Reality TV: Move latest in recent reality deals — Indie U.K. TV group All3Media has acquired U.S.-based Zoo Prods., which is partnered with Mark Burnett on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"

Relativity, Forman form reality unit
Reality TV: Duo join forces to create production house — Relativity Media has joined forces with Tom Forman Prods., the producer behind "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," to form the backbone of a new reality shingle.

'Legally Blonde' making Elle transition
Reality TV: Laura Bell Bundy finishes show on July 20 — The Broadway tuner version of "Legally Blonde" has worked out the sked for its reality-TV replacement star, with the as-yet-unannounced actress stepping into the lead role of "Blonde" two days after MTV airs the finale of casting skein "Legally Blonde The Musical: The Search for Elle Woods."

Satellite to shed light on global warming (Contra Costa Times)
n Glory, set to launch in June, will show how clouds and airborne particles warm Earth

Inmarsat and ILS Set August 14 for Proton Flight with Inmarsat Satellite (SpaceRef)
Inmarsat and ILS Set August 14 for Proton Flight with Inmarsat Satellite

Satellite facility to open (Fargo Forum)
Southwest Express aims to boost club membership Courts Plus is looking to regain its home court advantage starting Monday. That's when the Fargo Parks District multisport facility plans to open its first satellite workout facility in the Southwest Youth Ice Arena at 4404 23rd Ave. S. Advertisement: CURVES 50% off Registration at CURVES Text this to your phone and bring it in to …

AT&T-Dish Break Signals Cloudy Weather For Satellite TV (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
InformationWeek - As AT&T rolls out its own IPTV offering, it may see its satellite TV partnerships as insignificant to its overall strategy.

Bid to fight negative effect of satellite TV on region’s youth (The Peninsula)
DOHA • The Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) is seeking to formulate a media strategy to address the negative impact of satellite TV channels on GCC youth.

NASA satellite to explore cause of global warming (The Kansas City Star)
BELTSVILLE, Md. | NASA plans to launch a new satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles.

Bid to fight negative effect of satellite TV on region’s youth (The Peninsula)
DOHA • The Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) is seeking to formulate a media strategy to address the negative impact of satellite TV channels on GCC youth.

NASA satellite to explore cause of global warming (The Kansas City Star)
BELTSVILLE, Md. | NASA plans to launch a new satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles.

Not Really News: Cable, Satellite Customer Service Stinks (E-Commerce Times)
Consumers are losing patience with cable and satellite TV customer service operators who are supposed to help solve their problems, according to a survey. Customers who've called for help rate their satisfaction with cable's and satellite's service desks at a score of 66 out of 100, research and consulting firm CFI Group says in its second annual Contact Center Satisfaction Index study.

Firefighters douse duplex fire in Satellite Beach (Florida Today)
Three fire departments are mopping up the scene of a fire at a duplex at 130 Lincoln St. near Grant Avenue in Satellite Beach. Satellite Beach Fire Department personnel were joined by the Indian Harbour Beach Fire Department and Brevard County Fire-Rescue. A fire truck from each agency was on scene.

Satellite facility to open (Fargo Forum)
Southwest Express aims to boost club membership Courts Plus is looking to regain its home court advantage starting Monday. That's when the Fargo Parks District multisport facility plans to open its first satellite workout facility in the Southwest Youth Ice Arena at 4404 23rd Ave. S. Advertisement: CURVES 50% off Registration at CURVES Text this to your phone and bring it in to …

National Park Service Teams With TV Worldwide to Salute Troops, With Live Satellite and Web Simulcast of Nation's … (Broadcast Newsroom)
WASHINGTON, DC — (MARKET WIRE) — 07/03/08 — TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, in cooperation with the National Park Service, will again produce a free live simulcast via satellite and the web of the Washington, D.C., National Capital 4th of July Fireworks Celebration for the benefit of American military personnel and their families stationed overseas.

Kenny Chesney - Chesney Lands Satellite Radio Channel For The Summer (ContactMusic)
Country star KENNY CHESNEY is to launch his own satellite radio channel. No Shoes Radio will feature Chesney's favourite songs, rare recordings and interviews with …

AT&T-Dish Break Signals Cloudy Weather For Satellite TV (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
InformationWeek - As AT&T rolls out its own IPTV offering, it may see its satellite TV partnerships as insignificant to its overall strategy.

Satellite will aid in study of global warming (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
BELTSVILLE, Md. — NASA plans to launch a satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles. The satellite Glory, targeted for launch in June, will give scientists a much better tool to measure particles than any satellite so far. The particles, known as aerosols, are bits of things such as dust and …

Inmarsat and ILS Set August 14 for Proton Flight with Inmarsat Satellite (SpaceRef)
Inmarsat and ILS Set August 14 for Proton Flight with Inmarsat Satellite

Satellite will aid in study of global warming (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
BELTSVILLE, Md. — NASA plans to launch a satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles. The satellite Glory, targeted for launch in June, will give scientists a much better tool to measure particles than any satellite so far. The particles, known as aerosols, are bits of things such as dust and …

National Park Service Teams With TV Worldwide to Salute Troops, With Live Satellite and Web Simulcast of Nation's … (Broadcast Newsroom)
WASHINGTON, DC — (MARKET WIRE) — 07/03/08 — TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, in cooperation with the National Park Service, will again produce a free live simulcast via satellite and the web of the Washington, D.C., National Capital 4th of July Fireworks Celebration for the benefit of American military personnel and their families stationed overseas.

Not Really News: Cable, Satellite Customer Service Stinks (E-Commerce Times)
Consumers are losing patience with cable and satellite TV customer service operators who are supposed to help solve their problems, according to a survey. Customers who've called for help rate their satisfaction with cable's and satellite's service desks at a score of 66 out of 100, research and consulting firm CFI Group says in its second annual Contact Center Satisfaction Index study.

AT&T-Dish Break Signals Cloudy Weather For Satellite TV (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
InformationWeek - As AT&T rolls out its own IPTV offering, it may see its satellite TV partnerships as insignificant to its overall strategy.

New satellite to shed light on Earth's warming (McClatchy Washington Bureau)
BELTSVILLE, Md. — NASA plans to launch a new satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles.

Kenny Chesney - Chesney Lands Satellite Radio Channel For The Summer (ContactMusic)
Country star KENNY CHESNEY is to launch his own satellite radio channel. No Shoes Radio will feature Chesney's favourite songs, rare recordings and interviews with …

Bid to fight negative effect of satellite TV on region’s youth (The Peninsula)
DOHA • The Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) is seeking to formulate a media strategy to address the negative impact of satellite TV channels on GCC youth.

Inmarsat and ILS Set August 14 for Proton Flight with Inmarsat Satellite (SpaceRef)
Inmarsat and ILS Set August 14 for Proton Flight with Inmarsat Satellite

Brinkley: Husband's affair'shattered'my life(AP)

AP - A tearful Christie Brinkley testified at her divorce trial Thursday that she was devastated by her husband's affair with a teenager and his attempts to find other paramours through pornographic Web sites.

National Park Service Teams With TV Worldwide to Salute Troops, With Live Satellite and Web Simulcast of Nation's … (Broadcast Newsroom)
WASHINGTON, DC — (MARKET WIRE) — 07/03/08 — TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, in cooperation with the National Park Service, will again produce a free live simulcast via satellite and the web of the Washington, D.C., National Capital 4th of July Fireworks Celebration for the benefit of American military personnel and their families stationed overseas.

Satellite facility to open (Fargo Forum)
Southwest Express aims to boost club membership Courts Plus is looking to regain its home court advantage starting Monday. That's when the Fargo Parks District multisport facility plans to open its first satellite workout facility in the Southwest Youth Ice Arena at 4404 23rd Ave. S. Advertisement: ROAD WOLF MOTORCYCLE SPECS $65 Oil Change @ Road Wolf Motorcycles Text this to …

New satellite to shed light on Earth's warming (McClatchy Washington Bureau)
BELTSVILLE, Md. — NASA plans to launch a new satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles.

Kenny Chesney - Chesney Lands Satellite Radio Channel For The Summer (ContactMusic)
Country star KENNY CHESNEY is to launch his own satellite radio channel. No Shoes Radio will feature Chesney's favourite songs, rare recordings and interviews with …

AT&T-Dish Break Signals Cloudy Weather For Satellite TV (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
InformationWeek - As AT&T rolls out its own IPTV offering, it may see its satellite TV partnerships as insignificant to its overall strategy.

Satellite will aid in study of global warming (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
BELTSVILLE, Md. — NASA plans to launch a satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles. The satellite Glory, targeted for launch in June, will give scientists a much better tool to measure particles than any satellite so far. The particles, known as aerosols, are bits of things such as dust and …

Cablevision ups HD in battle with satellite, FiOS (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Cablevision Systems Corp will give customers another 15 free high-definition channels as it faces stiffer competition from satellite TV providers and Verizon Communications Inc .

Bid to fight negative effect of satellite TV on region’s youth (The Peninsula)
DOHA • The Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) is seeking to formulate a media strategy to address the negative impact of satellite TV channels on GCC youth.

New satellite to shed light on Earth's warming (McClatchy Washington Bureau)
BELTSVILLE, Md. — NASA plans to launch a new satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles.

Satellite facility to open (Fargo Forum)
Southwest Express aims to boost club membership Courts Plus is looking to regain its home court advantage starting Monday. That's when the Fargo Parks District multisport facility plans to open its first satellite workout facility in the Southwest Youth Ice Arena at 4404 23rd Ave. S. Advertisement: ROAD WOLF MOTORCYCLE SPECS $65 Oil Change @ Road Wolf Motorcycles Text this to …

National Park Service Teams With TV Worldwide to Salute Troops, With Live Satellite and Web Simulcast of Nation's … (Broadcast Newsroom)
WASHINGTON, DC — (MARKET WIRE) — 07/03/08 — TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, in cooperation with the National Park Service, will again produce a free live simulcast via satellite and the web of the Washington, D.C., National Capital 4th of July Fireworks Celebration for the benefit of American military personnel and their families stationed overseas.

Firefighters douse duplex fire in Satellite Beach (Florida Today)
Three fire departments are mopping up the scene of a fire at a duplex at 130 Lincoln St. near Grant Avenue in Satellite Beach. Satellite Beach Fire Department personnel were joined by the Indian Harbour Beach Fire Department and Brevard County Fire-Rescue. A fire truck from each agency was on scene.

AT&T-Dish Break Signals Cloudy Weather For Satellite TV (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)
InformationWeek - As AT&T rolls out its own IPTV offering, it may see its satellite TV partnerships as insignificant to its overall strategy.

Not Really News: Cable, Satellite Customer Service Stinks (E-Commerce Times)
Consumers are losing patience with cable and satellite TV customer service operators who are supposed to help solve their problems, according to a survey. Customers who've called for help rate their satisfaction with cable's and satellite's service desks at a score of 66 out of 100, research and consulting firm CFI Group says in its second annual Contact Center Satisfaction Index study.

Janet Jackson keeps it real for MTV
Reality TV: Singer developing music competition with 25/7 — Janet Jackson is getting into the reality TV business, developing a music competition with 25/7 Prods. for MTV.

Brad Garrett to 'Date' online
Reality TV: Sony's Crackle.com to run reality dating series — Brad Garrett's looking for love in all the online places. The "'Til Death" star has signed on to produce and star in the Internet reality series "Dating Brad Garrett." Sony Pictures TV, which produces "'Til Death" for Fox, is also behind the online skein.

'Idol's' David Archuleta signs deal
Reality TV: Artist pacts with 19 Recordings/Jive Records — David Archuleta has a job lined up once his "American Idol" tour is over - not that there was any doubt.

ABC's 'Wipeout' stays strong
Reality TV: Audiences keep date with 'Teenager' — ABC may have a potent weapon to call on during the upcoming season, as obstacle-course reality series “Wipeout” held up nicely in its second outing.

Cablevision ups HD in battle with satellite, FiOS (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Cablevision Systems Corp will give customers another 15 free high-definition channels as it faces stiffer competition from satellite TV providers and Verizon Communications Inc .

National Park Service Teams With TV Worldwide to Salute Troops, With Live Satellite and Web Simulcast of Nation's … (Broadcast Newsroom)
WASHINGTON, DC — (MARKET WIRE) — 07/03/08 — TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, in cooperation with the National Park Service, will again produce a free live simulcast via satellite and the web of the Washington, D.C., National Capital 4th of July Fireworks Celebration for the benefit of American military personnel and their families stationed overseas.

Bid to fight negative effect of satellite TV on region’s youth (The Peninsula)
DOHA • The Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) is seeking to formulate a media strategy to address the negative impact of satellite TV channels on GCC youth.

Not Really News: Cable, Satellite Customer Service Stinks (E-Commerce Times)
Consumers are losing patience with cable and satellite TV customer service operators who are supposed to help solve their problems, according to a survey. Customers who've called for help rate their satisfaction with cable's and satellite's service desks at a score of 66 out of 100, research and consulting firm CFI Group says in its second annual Contact Center Satisfaction Index study.

AT&T Dumping Dish TV (Is Satellite Screwed?) [At&t] (Gizmodo)
AT&T is nixing the agreement they've had with Dish TV since 2003 to sell their satellite TV service as part of a triple play bundle with internet and voice. Some are speculating it's because AT&T is…

Kenny Chesney - Chesney Lands Satellite Radio Channel For The Summer (ContactMusic)
Country star KENNY CHESNEY is to launch his own satellite radio channel. No Shoes Radio will feature Chesney's favourite songs, rare recordings and interviews with …

AT&T ends Dish satellite TV partnership (CNET via Yahoo! News)
Satellite TV provider Dish Network said Tuesday that AT&T will end its agreement to bundle its TV service with AT&T's broadband and phone service at the end of the year.

Firefighters douse duplex fire in Satellite Beach (Florida Today)
Three fire departments are mopping up the scene of a fire at a duplex at 130 Lincoln St. near Grant Avenue in Satellite Beach. Satellite Beach Fire Department personnel were joined by the Indian Harbour Beach Fire Department and Brevard County Fire-Rescue. A fire truck from each agency was on scene.

Tennis, everyone? Sport looks for ratings bounce(Reuters)

Reuters - Tennis Channel presidentKen Solomon was sitting in his office on the grounds of theFrench Open in Paris six weeks ago when, rifling through somepress coverage of the network, he proudly showed a blurb from astory that proclaimed the network"the future of television."

Casting Couch: Simpsons Gets Guests, Imperioli Gets Life; Kilmer Gets Bad(E! Online)

E! Online - With the Fourth rapidly approaching, it's a relatively slow time for Hollywood dealmakers, but there is a little action on the Couch.

Paisley says working with Griffith a highlight(AP)

AP - Brad Paisley says he got to mark a biggie off his wish list when Andy Griffith agreed to be in the video for his new single,"Waitin'On a Woman."

Sheriff says Discovery Channel won't film at jail(AP)

AP - Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez says the Discovery Channel has changed plans and will not do a documentary about the jail after a judge blocked filming.

Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown, dead at 83(AP)

AP - Larry Harmon, who turned the character Bozo the Clown into a show business staple that delighted children for more than a half-century, died Thursday of congestive heart failure. He was 83.

Road to Beijing paved with potholes for news media(Reuters)

Reuters - With the Olympics just amonth away, broadcasters are just as jittery as the athleteswho will gather to compete in Beijing.

Imperioli explores"Life on Mars"(Reuters)

Reuters -"The Sopranos"veteranMichael Imperioli is returning to series television as co-starof ABC's new drama"Life on Mars."

A-List Secrets: Why Stars Need Reality Shows(E! Online)

E! Online - What's with celebs needing to do all these reality shows? Are these people so obsessed with themselves, or do they just need the money?

Rachael Ray employee claims anorexia bias(AP)

AP - A former accountant for Rachael Ray's TV cooking show has filed a$1 million lawsuit saying he was forced out of his job because he has an eating disorder.

Jamie Foxx Wants His Reality MTV(E! Online)

E! Online - Jamie Foxx is adding reality television to his r�sum�.

Celebrity Birthdays(AP)
AP - Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 6-12:

Bravo order chef shows
Reality TV: Network feeds lineup with reality fare — Bravo is nourishing its lineup with two more food-related programs.

Janet Jackson keeps it real for MTV
Reality TV: Singer developing music competition with 25/7 — Janet Jackson is getting into the reality TV business, developing a music competition with 25/7 Prods. for MTV.

'Legally Blonde' making Elle transition
Reality TV: Laura Bell Bundy finishes show on July 20 — The Broadway tuner version of "Legally Blonde" has worked out the sked for its reality-TV replacement star, with the as-yet-unannounced actress stepping into the lead role of "Blonde" two days after MTV airs the finale of casting skein "Legally Blonde The Musical: The Search for Elle Woods."

Reality runners-up join 'Grease'
Reality TV: Keeling, Spencer take over lead roles — Derek Keeling and Ashley Spencer, runners-up in NBC’s talent competition series “You’re the One That I Want,” will take over July 20 from that show’s winners, Max Crumm and Laura Osnes, in the Broadway revival of “Grease,” playing leads Danny and Sandy.

Writers set slate for Strike.tv(Reuters)
Reuters - An online network formedby professional TV and film scribes during the Hollywoodwriters'strike earlier this year unveiled a slate Wednesdayfeaturing contributions from the minds behind the likes of"TheOffice"and"Die Hard."

"Teenager"sets record for ABC Family(Reuters)
Reuters -"7th Heaven"creatorBrenda Hampton's new teen pregnancy drama"The Secret Life ofthe American Teenager"set a ratings record for ABC Family.

"Talent,""Wipeout"lead weekly ratings derby(Reuters)

Reuters - NBC's"America's GotTalent"was the top show among total viewers last week, fendingoff a strong premiere from ABC's new obstacle-coursecompetition"Wipeout."

Sheryl Crow urges preservation of wild mustangs(AP)

AP - Sheryl Crow is urging people to get involved in saving America's wild horses.

SAG Talks, Not Much Happens(E! Online)

E! Online - Heading into the holiday weekend, there are no fireworks coming from the Screen Actors Guild.

Auto racing is No. 1 on cable TV(AP)
AP - Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 23-29. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

Sheryl Crow Driven by Mustangs(E! Online)

E! Online - Sheryl Crow thinks all horses should be free to soak up the sun.

"Talent,""Wipeout"lead weekly ratings derby(Reuters)

Reuters - NBC's"America's GotTalent"was the top show among total viewers last week, fendingoff a strong premiere from ABC's new obstacle-coursecompetition"Wipeout."

Emmy Passes Up Britney for… Actresses(E! Online)

E! Online - Ted and Barney weren't the only ones to give Abby the receptionist the brushoff.

Chevy Chase to host Newport Jazz Festival again(AP)

AP - Live from Newport: it's Chevy Chase. Chase, the comic actor and original cast member of"Saturday Night Live"will host the Newport Jazz Festival for the second year in a row.

"Teenager"sets record for ABC Family(Reuters)
Reuters -"7th Heaven"creatorBrenda Hampton's new teen pregnancy drama"The Secret Life ofthe American Teenager"set a ratings record for ABC Family.

The New 90210's Peach Pit Makeover(E! Online)

E! Online - The Peach Pit is back!

Jamie Foxx Wants His Reality MTV(E! Online)

E! Online - Jamie Foxx is adding reality television to his r�sum�.

Signal could be dropped from satellite service after midnight (Jefferson City News Tribune)
KRCG-TV wants more money from DISH Network, or it won't give permission for the satellite service to retransmit its signal.

Cable, satellite customer satisfaction falls, poll finds (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
Consumers are losing patience with cable and satellite TV customer service operators who are supposed to help solve their problems, according to a survey out Tuesday..

AT&T-Dish Break Signals Cloudy Weather For Satellite TV (InformationWeek)
As AT&T rolls out its own IPTV offering, it may see its satellite TV partnerships as insignificant to its overall strategy.

NASA Considers Development of Student-Led Satellite Initiative (NASA)
NASA is considering the development of a university-based, student-led satellite development initiative to begin passing the space exploration torch to a new generation.

AT&T ends Dish satellite TV partnership (CNET via Yahoo! News)
Satellite TV provider Dish Network said Tuesday that AT&T will end its agreement to bundle its TV service with AT&T's broadband and phone service at the end of the year.

AT&T ends Dish satellite TV partnership (CNET)
The phone giant is gearing up for negotiations to strike a new satellite TV deal.

'Runway' shines light on L.A. designers
Reality TV: Reality show features rising West Coast couturiers — It may be shot in Manhattan, but "Project Runway" — Bravo's competitive reality show that pits 15 aspiring fashion designers against one another — is giving America a healthy dose of L.A. style. How so? Through its characters.

Bravo order chef shows
Reality TV: Network feeds lineup with reality fare — Bravo is nourishing its lineup with two more food-related programs.

Reality sidekicks say 'Gimme!'
Reality TV: D-listers compete to star in own reality show — Fox Reality Channel is giving reality sidekicks a chance to headline their own nonscripted show.

John de Mol goes hunting for reality
Reality TV: Reality guru looks to audiences for ideas — The man who brought the world "Big Brother" and "Fear Factor" is asking TV fans to come up with the next big reality hit.

Rive Gauche banks Asia TV deals
Reality TV: TV distributor pacts for reality shows — L.A.-based TV distributor Rive Gauche Entertainment has struck a series of deals across Asia for its reality and documentary skeins.

All3Media acquires Zoo Prods
Reality TV: Move latest in recent reality deals — Indie U.K. TV group All3Media has acquired U.S.-based Zoo Prods., which is partnered with Mark Burnett on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"

ABC's 'Wipeout' stays strong
Reality TV: Audiences keep date with 'Teenager' — ABC may have a potent weapon to call on during the upcoming season, as obstacle-course reality series “Wipeout” held up nicely in its second outing.

Bunim-Murray hopes to walk 'Runway'
Reality TV: 'Real World' producer taking over reality show — Bunim-Murray is close to signing on as the new producer behind “Project Runway.”

John de Mol goes hunting for reality
Reality TV: Reality guru looks to audiences for ideas — The man who brought the world "Big Brother" and "Fear Factor" is asking TV fans to come up with the next big reality hit.

The Baby Borrowers
Reality TV: The petulant, over-their-head college-age duos prove undeniably compelling — learning, as one actual dad puts it, "You might think you want to play house, but it's not that easy."

IMG eyeing Burnett Prods.
Reality TV: Insiders confirm that talks are heating up — IMG isn't commenting on reports that it is in megadeal talks to purchase Mark Burnett Prods., but insiders confirm that negotiations have heated up.

Brad Garrett to 'Date' online
Reality TV: Sony's Crackle.com to run reality dating series — Brad Garrett's looking for love in all the online places. The "'Til Death" star has signed on to produce and star in the Internet reality series "Dating Brad Garrett." Sony Pictures TV, which produces "'Til Death" for Fox, is also behind the online skein.

Bravo order chef shows
Reality TV: Network feeds lineup with reality fare — Bravo is nourishing its lineup with two more food-related programs.

'Legally Blonde' making Elle transition
Reality TV: Laura Bell Bundy finishes show on July 20 — The Broadway tuner version of "Legally Blonde" has worked out the sked for its reality-TV replacement star, with the as-yet-unannounced actress stepping into the lead role of "Blonde" two days after MTV airs the finale of casting skein "Legally Blonde The Musical: The Search for Elle Woods."

NATPE fetes 'Idol' charity
Reality TV: Nigel Lythgoe will accept award — "American Idol's" fundraiser special "Idol Gives Back" will be given the Reality Innovator Award from NATPE for its achievement in reality programming

'Runway' shines light on L.A. designers
Reality TV: Reality show features rising West Coast couturiers — It may be shot in Manhattan, but "Project Runway" — Bravo's competitive reality show that pits 15 aspiring fashion designers against one another — is giving America a healthy dose of L.A. style. How so? Through its characters.

Reality sidekicks say 'Gimme!'
Reality TV: D-listers compete to star in own reality show — Fox Reality Channel is giving reality sidekicks a chance to headline their own nonscripted show.