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Gladiators roars back with 1.5m viewers for Sky One

by Darren Davidson, Brand Republic, 12-May-08, 11:10

LONDON - Sky One's revival of 'Gladiators' pulled in 1.5m viewers on Sunday night, marking a triumphant return for giant foam hands and bodybuilders in spandex after an eight-year absence from UK screens.

Mockridge: chief executive of Sky Italia

News Corp gives Mockridge additional European TV role

by Jacquie Bowser, Brand Republic, 12-May-08, 10:55

LONDON - News Corporation has appointed Tom Mockridge, chief executive of Sky Italia, to the additional role of chief executive of European Television.

Thomson Reuters prepares to shed staff after merger

by Jacquie Bowser, Brand Republic, 12-May-08, 11:00

LONDON - Thomson Reuters, the newly merged global news agency, could lay off thousands of employees as early as this week, according to reports.

Newsday: Cablevision bid beats News Corp

Cablevision buys Newsday after News Corp quits race

by Staff, Brand Republic, 12-May-08, 09:05

NEW YORK - Cablevision Systems has won the race to buy New York tabloid Newsday, after Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation dropped out.

Madonna: swearing draws more complaints for BBC

Madonna's language sparks fresh complaints to BBC

by Daniel Farey-Jones, Brand Republic, 12-May-08, 11:00

LONDON - The BBC has received a number of complaints after Madonna resorted to swearing again, live on air this time, during the corporation's coverage of Radio 1's Big Weekend gig.

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