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Shazam's Second Act: Unleashing TV Content Online

Shazam was once just a great app for identifying that cool tune on the radio. Now it's plunging into TV and advertising. READ»

Post -- Super Bowl XLV Episode of Glee

 It's official: Glee is bigger than the Beatles. In just two years, TV's only musical comedy has charted more than 90 tracks on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles, besting the Fab Four's group record of 71, which took more than three ...READ»

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NBC's "Smash" Could Learn A Few Lessons From "Glee"'s Musical Missteps

Fox's "Glee" is slumping in its third season--but does that mean people are losing interest in TV musicals? NBC's new Broadway-focused drama, "Smash" is about to find out. Three industry pros share tips on how "Smash" can avoid "Glee"'s missteps and become, well, a smash.READ»

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Twitter by the Numbers

Just important has Twitter become for television? Here are 10 instances with facts and figures that show how powerful 140 characters can be.READ»

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Hey Gleeks, Turn Your iPhone Into a Show Choir

Ever wish you could be a part of a show choir like the one on Glee, but lack both singing talent and friends? There's now an app for that. This is great news for Glee fans. Everyone else: cover your ears.Smule and Fox Digital ...READ»

Fox's Fringe Twitter-Feed Overlay: Clever or a Mistake?

Fox is tapping into the real-time social network mojo with a gimmick on re-runs of Fringe and Glee: Each program will carry a Twitter feed containing text from the cast and questions from fans. Clever idea, or disaster in the ...READ»