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TIOTI launches

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tioti.jpgTIOTI or Tape It Off The Internet has finally come out of beta and is now open publicly.

TIOTI is a social media aggregator for television, using the web to put together all sorts of information about TV shows, and allow people edit and add to that. Each show and episode can also be recommended to people, rated, discussed with others, and you can see what shows other people enjoy.

Founded by Paul Cleghorn in London and Marc Colando in Seattle, TIOTI boasts on building the best, most useful online space for enjoying TV.

Originally posted on October 2, 2007 @ 12:01 pm

NYTimes.com launches ‘TV Decoder’

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tvdecoder.jpgNYTimes.com today introduced ‘TV Decoder’ introduced today “TV Decoder,” a new blog covering the television industry. TV Decoder is a guide to what’s on, who’s watching and why it matters – it covers the day’s on-screen and behind-the-scenes developments, with insights into Nielsen ratings and the machinations of the TV industry. Brian Stelter, media reporter, The New York Times, will be the lead contributor.

Mr. Stelter created the TVNewser blog in 2004, which became a must-read among television network presidents, media executives, producers and publicists.

Originally posted on September 20, 2007 @ 10:25 am

VH1 launches Hip Hop Honors site

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hiphop.jpgVH1 gives props to hip hop with the launch of HipHop.VH1.com, the online extension of the channel’s fourth annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors.” Beginning today, the site showcases music and exclusive content leading up to VH1’s on-air celebration, which will honor the music and influence of A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg, WHODINI, Missy Elliott, the film Wild Style and Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell for New Jack Swing.

It will be broadcast on VH1 and VH1 Soul Monday, October 8 at 10 pm. The site will also be home to sneak peek performances from the show before they air, as well as exclusive online-only performances.

In conjunction with the launch of the hip hop-focused site, VH1.com has also announced the winner of “The Score,” the channel’s search for the best up-and-coming music producer. The winner will create the official score of this year’s “VH1 Hip Hop Honors.” Determined by user votes on VH1.com, Antonio Gonzalez AKA “DJ Satisfaction” of Camden, NJ has been crowned the winner of “The Score.”

Originally posted on September 11, 2007 @ 11:32 am

Perez Hilton brings celebrity juice to VH1 with ‘What Perez Sez’

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perezsez.jpgPerez Hilton, the self-proclaimed Queen of all Media, is at it again with his hilarious new TV special “What Perez Sez,” premiering on VH1 on September 11 at 9:00 PM. Set as a series of specials revolving around major pop culture events, Perez uses his post-modern guerilla approach to give the audience his one-of-kind take on some of this year’s hottest happenings, and ultimately land some major celebrity interviews. Each special will be jam-packed with celebrities through field shoots, one-on-one chit-chats with the stars and red carpet interviews.

Viewers will get a sneak peek into the untamed world of Perez Hilton as he breaks the red tape surrounding Hollywood’s favorite stars. Throughout the show, the audience is presented with produced themed packages and non-traditional magazine segments. Set in Perez Hilton’s own wild and unscripted reality, viewers will also be exposed to his “professional,” and often irreverent take on all the most up-to-date and late breaking dish surrounding the event. “What Perez Sez” will feature recaps of what happened, and of course, the gossip gangsta’s thoughts on what really went down. The comedy will be infectious; the gossip, scandalous, and each episode will be filled with Perez’s no-holds-barred style as he hustles major celebrity interviews and brings mayhem to star-studded events.

Originally posted on September 4, 2007 @ 4:04 pm