Les Moonves News

BWW reported that Glenn Britt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Time Warner Cable sent a letter to CBS Corporation President & Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves regarding the current cable dispute. Below, is Moonves response

Time Warner Cable sent the following letter today to CBS Corporation President & Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves.

This morning, Time Warner Cable issued its own statement on CBS, following the pair's inability to reach a new deal, which would keep the network available to TWC subscribers.

The original contract was extended from last Thursday, July 25, until today at 5 p.m. EST. Negotiations continued this morning, though no agreement was reached.

Legendary actor/comedian Don Rickles will be honored with the Friars Club's Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy at a star-studded awards gala which will be held on Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Among those scheduled to participate in honoring Rickles through their songs or words will be Bob Costas, Tony Danza, Kathy Griffin, Diana Krall, John Mayer, Bob Newhart, Regis Philbin, Joan Rivers and Bob Saget.

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL opened last night, April 14, 2013, at Broadway's The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street). Many of the legendary stars that were part of the actual MOTOWN sound came out to celebrate the show and we got them all! Check out the photos below...

CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) announced today that the companies have entered into a 50/50 partnership for the highly distributed entertainment cable network TVGN and the website TVGuide.com. The basic cable network, available in more than 80 million homes, will continue to be entertainment-focused, with a specific rebranding and programming strategy to be announced at a later date.

CBS and Showtime chief Les Moonves officially confirmed that the eighth season of Showtime's serial killer-themed drama series DEXTER, starring Broadway and Hollywood regular Michael C. Hall, would be its final in a conference call earlier today.

TVGuide reports that the upcoming season of the Showtime hit DEXTER may be its last. At yesterday's Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom conference, Les Moonves, president and CEO of CBS Corp., which owns Showtime, commented that the drama will begin its final season this summer.

CBS Corporation announced today that it has partnered with AXS TV, the leading television network dedicated to broadcasting live events from the worlds of music and pop culture.

Clive Davis and The Recording Academy presented the Pre-GRAMMY Gala, continuing the party that has been a Davis legacy for more than 30 years. This exclusive, star-studded celebration was attended by artists and industry VIPs in music, film and television and featured spectacular musical performances.

The honorees included the surviving members of Led Zeppelin John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant; ballerina Martina Makarova, Dave Letterman, Dustin Hoffman and Buddy Guy. Check out photos of the male guests below!

The Neighborhood Playhouse has announced the appointment of Pamela Moller Kareman to the role of Executive Director. She takes the reigns of leading the storied acting conservatory from Harold G. Baldridge, who stepped down after 33 years at the helm of the organization.

The White House Correspondents' Association on April 28 welcomed Jimmy Kimmel as the host of the WHCA's 98th annual dinner.

Last night, The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts honored its 2011 recipients of their prestigious prize. The 2011 honorees include Barbara Cook, Neil Diamond, Yo-Yo Ma, Sonny Rollins & Meryl Streep. The gala will be broadcast on CBS on December 27, 2011 at 9:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you Red Carpet coverage of the distinguished guests, including Broadway favorites Audra McDonald, Will Swenson, Laura Osnes, Patti LuPone and more!

CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) and Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) today announced a comprehensive, ten-year agreement that provides for retransmission consent of CBS Television Stations until the year 2020. The long-term, wide-ranging pact also includes carriage of the full suite of Showtime Networks, Comcast's launch of the Smithsonian Channel and expanded distribution of CBS College Sports. In addition, Comcast will have greatly expanded on-demand access to CBS and SHOWTIME content via their cable and online platforms.

The American Theatre Wing's 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, 2009 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. There were famous faces and fantastic fashions on the Tony red carpet and you can see them all right here on BWW!

The 2008 New York Comedy Festival(NYCF) and The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) unite to present the second annual Stand Up For Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Town Hall in New York City at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 5. Regis Philbin will host Stand Up For Heroes, which will feature star performances by Ricky Gervais, John Pinette, Bruce Springsteen,and Patti Scialfa. Both Whoopi Goldberg and James Niven of Sotheby's will make a special appearance as the guest auctioneers. In honor of the United States' injured service members, the evening promises unforgettable performances, laughter, and sincere gratitude, with proceeds going to the BWF.

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) and the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) unite to present the second annual Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Town Hall in New York City at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 5.

Last week CEO Les Moonves at the Advertising Bureau's Interactive Conference announced CBS's new initiative to create original web content saying 'internet content is a lab for the network.'