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Sunday marks the 35th year of the Grammy Awards telecast on CBS. But with the Grammys battling the perception that it is an icon of the older generation — and with CBS representing a similarly aged demo — the show’s relevance faces challenges by many newer rivals. (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i09f751dd163aa41170327fbe0b530860 2/8)
The WGA strike could be headed toward a settlement as early as next week, according to this article. The tentative settlement reportedly gives the writers 2% of revenue from Web streams of episodes, starting in the third year of the pact. None of the parties involved, citing a news blackout, would comment. The New York Times (2/8)
USA has paid $50 million to acquire the network rights to seven films from Disney, including hits “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” and “No Country for Old Men.” The deal is also expected to benefit corporate siblings NBC, Sci Fi, and the recently acquired Oxygen. (Variety 2/7)
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