Topic: Media

Biggest loser in 'Lenogate': Conan? Nope, 'The Tonight Show.'

NBC is reportedly set to offer Conan O'Brien $32.5 million to give back the reins of 'The Tonight Show' to Jay Leno. The debacle will hurt the show more than O'Brien, media analysts say.

Haiti earthquake: Is the term 'looting' racist? Past Kanye West comments fuel debate

Old comments by rapper Kanye West about Hurricane Katrina are being dredged up in a debate on how race plays into the coverage of natural disasters, including the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti last week.

In appreciation of Robert B. Parker, creator of "Spenser for Hire"

Robert B. Parker, prolific and beloved writer of detective fiction, died at his home in Cambridge, Mass.

HarperCollins lined up to sell e-books for the Apple Tablet

The Wall Street Journal has reported that publisher HarperCollins is nearing an agreement to sell books on the rumored Apple Tablet.

How does Conan O'Brien's severance stack up on Wall Street?

NBC's $40 million severance to Conan O'Brien is worth 15 lifetimes of work for the average American. But it's no lollapalooza on Wall Street.

China yanks 'Avatar' for homegrown film

Days before the peak movie-going Lunar New Year holiday, China swapped the blockbuster from 2D theaters for a film about Confucius. “Avatar” had raised uncomfortable parallels with the hot-button issue of exploitation by property developers.

Kenya's rising culture club

After social upheaval, clubs and small publishers have sprung up in the East African nation as new outlets for literary expression.

Caldecott, Newbery Medal winners announced

Exactly as predicted, Rebecca Stead ("When You Reach Me") and Jerry Pinkney ("The Lion & the Mouse") took top honors.

The New York Times edges closer to charging for online content

The New York Times is weeks away from putting up a paywall, according to one report.

In Haiti earthquake response, Bush distances himself from Cheney

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has been the Obama administration's chief critic, often fueling talk show hosts like Rush Limbaugh. But by agreeing to help President Obama raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake, George W. Bush is playing by more genteel political rules.

Israel-Turkey spat reveals Israel's new 'national pride' policy

Turkey today accepted Israel's second, stronger apology. But changes in both countries' leadership – and in regional politics – are straining a long-standing and relatively close relationship.

E-readers: the compatibility conundrum

With the Kindle, Nook, a raft of new e-readers comes an issue well known to early adopters: what’s next?

Writers rally for Haiti

Edwidge Danticat and Simon Winchester appeal for help to Haiti.

Opinion: Want better journalism? Boost news literacy.

Citizens armed with the power of discernment will do more to rescue journalism than any dozen panels of veteran editors ruminating about their golden years in power and musing about better business models. 

Japan emperor, empress join commoners in 1,000-year-old toast to poetry

The emperor and empress of Japan shared poetry known as 'tanka,' a 31-syllable form that prizes subtlety, at an annual reading Thursday. The royal couple feted their walks in the palace garden during 51 years of marriage.

Bestselling books, week of 1/14/10, according to IndieBound*

1/14/10 bestseller lists based on reporting from independent bookstores

Annuals and perennials that attract birds to your yard

Choosing your perennial and annual flowers wisely will keep birds coming back for more.

Israel issues second, stronger apology in diplomatic standoff with Turkey

Turkey reacted with fury this week after what it termed "humiliating" treatment of its ambassador to Israel by Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon. Mr. Ayalon issued a second apology to head off a Turkish threat to recall its ambassador.

Sarah Palin blasts '60 Minutes,' Obama in Fox News debut

In her Tuesday night debut as Fox News contributor on "The O'Reilly Factor," Sarah Palin rebutted a "60 Minutes" segment on her and criticized President Obama's performance.

Into the Story

From Bill Clinton to Vince Lombardi, a collection of the best from journalist David Maraniss.

The All of It

Conan O'Brien rebuffs Leno move, throws NBC late night into chaos

'Tonight Show' host Conan O'Brien said Tuesday he would not move his show back 30 minutes to accommodate 'The Jay Leno Show' at 11:35 p.m., putting NBC on the spot.