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Nickelodeon Mulls Teen-Sex Special

Cable net grapples with response to its biggest star's big revelation

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 21, 2007 12:21 PM CST

(Newser) – In the fallout surrounding the pregnancy of its biggest star, Jamie Lynn Spears, Nickelodeon may air a special on teen sex as early as next month, People reports. The special’s potential host, Linda Ellerbee, said it could be “a great opportunity for parents... Read full story »

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