‘American Idol’ creator’s new project to put audience, aspiring stars together online

‘American Idol’ creator announces ‘Dream’ project

News Corp. executive sees online video site Hulu charging fees for access

Hulu, the free online video site where television shows and movies can be watched in their entirety, will start charging fees at some point, one of its owners said.

News Corp. COO sees online video site Hulu charging fees for access

Hulu, the free online video site that runs many television shows and movies in their entirety, will start charging fees at some point, one of its owners said.

AP sources confirm Comcast is in talks for up to a 51 percent stake in NBC Universal

PHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. might spend billions for a stake in NBC Universal, a deal that would transform the nation’s largest cable TV provider into one of the most prominent owners of TV shows, movies and other programming as well.

Providence Equity Partners names Citigroup Chairman Parsons as a senior adviser

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Equity Partners Inc., owner of video Web site Hulu and Spanish-language television network Univision, said Wednesday that Citigroup Chairman Richard Parsons will serve as a senior adviser.

AT&T launches a Web site offering free video like Hulu

DALLAS — AT&T Inc. on Thursday unveiled a Web site that offers free access to TV shows and movies.

Disney CEO Iger: Hulu could one day charge for content

PASADENA, Calif. — Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger said Wednesday the Hulu online video streaming site that it now co-owns could one day charge for its content instead of just offering free streams and selling advertising.

Comcast’s online video trial for cable subscribers grows to 23 networks

PHILADELPHIA — CBS Corp. and 17 cable networks said Tuesday they are joining an online video trial by Comcast Corp., a move that tacitly acknowledges advertising isn’t enough to support shows streamed over the Internet.

Memorial service a national viewing experience, in gatherings both online and in person

NEW YORK — A giant audience formed for Michael Jackson’s memorial service, as millions gathered in public, in front of televisions and at computer screens to experience the mourning of the celebrated pop star.

Malay girl, 14, films boyfriend raping her friend

KUALA LUMPUR - A schoolgirl, aged 14, filmed her boyfriend raping her friend via a camera phone.

Disney joins NBC and News Corp. with Hulu stake, adding films and ABC shows to the video site

LOS ANGELES — Disney movies and ABC TV shows will be available on Hulu.com now that Walt Disney Co. is taking an equity stake in the popular video streaming site, joining its founders, NBC Universal and News Corp.

Keen fight for Malaysian Indian Congress posts

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Indian Congress is gripped by election fever, with different factions of the party holding their meetings to finalise their strategy over the next fortnight.

Sources tell AP video site Joost shopping itself to cable TV operators; at least 1 rejection

PHILADELPHIA — Online video site Joost is shopping itself around to different cable TV operators, but at least one has declined to buy it, according to people with knowledge of the talks.

Actors Guild reaches tentative deal with studios after year of talks over issues like Internet

Actors union relents in tentative studio deal

LOS ANGELES — The Screen Actors Guild and the Hollywood studios said Friday they have reached a tentative deal on movie and prime-time TV show productions, capping a yearlong battle that ended with the Guild giving up its fight for better Internet compensation.

YouTube strikes deal to stream movies, TV content

LOS ANGELES - YouTube has struck deals with major Hollywood TV and film studios to distribute full length movies and TV shows on the Google-owned video streaming site, the company announced Thursday.