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NEWS ABOUT: Ben Silverman

Ben Silverman stories: 6 news summaries

 Sometimes, 
 Celeb Tweets 
 Bring Real News 

But not usually.

Aug 10, 09 11:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - Surprise! Celebrities do, occasionally, use Twitter to break actual news. Don’t believe it? USA Today lists some examples:
  • Paula Abdul: Bid adieu to American Idol before an official statement was released.
  • Ryan Seacrest: Told the world Ben Silverman was out at NBC before
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entertainment • American Idol • Ben Silverman • Jane Fonda • celebrity • Ivanka Trump • Lance Armstrong • Elizabeth Taylor • Kimora Lee Simmons • Ryan Seacrest • Twitter • Paula Abdul

 Silverman 
 Leaves NBC, 
 Goes Digital 


Will head new company created with Barry Diller

Jul 27, 09 11:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Ben Silverman is leaving NBC Entertainment and hitting the Internet, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The division's co-chair—who may have jumped and may have been pushed—will partner with Barry Diller and IAC to create “a next generation enterprise that bridges the gap between traditional television and... More »

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entertainment • Internet • NBC • NBC Universal • Jeff Zucker • Ben Silverman • broadcasting • Barry Diller • digital media

 As NBC Falters, 
 Real Drama Is 
 Behind the Scenes 

Network moves to consolidate amid executive shakeup, poor ratings

Dec 8, 08 11:27 AM CST
(Newser) - When NBC announced a sweeping shakeup last week, it confirmed just how bad things are at the network, the Los Angeles Times reports. Ratings are down 14% this season, just as companies are dramatically slashing advertising budgets in the face of recession. “This is not a good time to... More »

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NBC • advertising • General Electric • Ben Silverman • restructuring • advertising budgets • executives • NBC Universal studio • financial crisis

(Newser) - As the financial crisis deepens, expect TV to trade upper-crust environs for jokes about crustiness, reports the New York Post. Entertainment execs are pushing the development of blue-collar comedies that allow for a little old-fashioned escapism. "I don't think audiences want to see a show about the fall of... More »

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television • reality TV • NBC • CBS • Ben Silverman • recession • Knight Rider

NBC Prez Will Party for His Right to Fight

Fixing the network
is Ben Silverman's day—and night—job

Nov 17, 07 3:07 PM CST
(Newser) - Whether it's his tendency to casually insult other executives, his "totally sick" parties, or his precocious ascension from independent producer to network boss, NBC President Ben Silverman has acquired a devoted posse of friends—and an ample group of enemies. Esquire profiles the brash 37-year-old, self-styled the "luckiest... More »

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television • NBC • CEO • Ben Silverman • The Office

Kevin Reilly Quits NBC

Entertainment prez leaves struggling network; Zucker recruits Reveille head

May 29, 07 6:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Reilly is bolting from his gig as NBC's entertainment president, reports Variety, after network capo Jeff Zucker recruited Reveille head Ben Silverman for a position over him. Reilly—who produced several hits including Heroes and Deal or No Deal—will take his multi-million dollar severance package and most likely... More »

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Heroes • NBC • CEO • NBC Universal • Jeff Zucker • Kevin Reilly • Ben Silverman • Ugly Betty • The Office • Deal or No Deal

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