Topic: Viacom Inc.

CEO pay: a look at the Top 5 breadwinners

CEOs at the biggest public companies in the US saw a raise in pay in 2010. The fourth annual analysis by the Wall Street Journal and the Hay Group, a management-consulting firm, shows that the median value of compensation of CEOs at the top 350 companies rose 11 percent, to $9.3 million. Only two of the Top 5 highest-paid CEOs were among the Top 5 the previous year, and only one was on the list four years ago. Total compensation includes salary, bonuses, granted value of stock, stock options, and other long-term incentives awarded for work.

Week ahead: new transparency at the Fed and a gusher of earnings

The Fed will hold its first-ever quarterly briefing, and new data will likely reveal sluggish economic growth for the first quarter

What, exactly, is Google?

The search engine has evolved into something much broader, and it's hard to say exactly what kind of company it is anymore.

Will the Rally to Restore Sanity actually restore sanity?

We’re pretty sure that on Sunday, Democratic and Republican candidates will still be running attack ads. But it’s possible the Rally to Restore Sanity could have some effect on the national conversation.

Stewart-Colbert rally aims: 1. Change politics, 2. Sell knickknacks.

The Jon Stewart-Stephen Colbert 'Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear' opens its online store. Can't march on Washington? At least buy a bumper sticker!

Colbert-Stewart rally: Bigger than a tea party?

People who can't make it to Washington for the Jon Stewart-Stephen Colbert 'Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear' Oct. 30 are holding 'meet-ups.' By one measure, the rally might spawn more local events than the tea party movement has.

Rally to Restore Sanity vs. March to Keep Fear Alive: Which is winning?

Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity faces off, sort of, against Stephen Colbert's March to Keep Fear Alive on Oct. 30. Their websites are tracking how many people say they will attend each.

Google Viacom lawsuit: Search giant prevails in $1 billion case

Google Viacom lawsuit: A New York federal judge has ruled in favor of Google in a $1 billion lawsuit brought by Viacom over Google's 'YouTube' website.

Rapping math teacher, LaMar Queen, makes algebra cool with a hip-hop beat

Rapping math teacher LaMar Queen uses rhyme to help students memorize seemingly complicated algebra and in the process improve their grades.

Liam Neeson and 'The A-Team' can't kick 'The Karate Kid' out of the weekend's top spot

Sony's remake of 1984's 'The Karate Kid' debuted at No. 1 for the weekend with a whopping $56 million. Liam Neeson and 'The A-Team' couldn't compete.

As 'new media' proliferate, does government have a role?

The Federal Trade Commission is holding hearings on whether government should have any regulatory role as blogs and web-only news sites proliferate. It's a red flag for many journalists.

YouTube - Viacom war heats up; confidential documents to be released

In YouTube - Viacom legal battle, a federal judge will release confidential documents that will expose secrets and confidential information.

Hulu's big problem: No loyalty

As the Daily Show and Colbert Report leave Hulu, they reveal the video streaming site's greatest weakness.

Michelle Obama says 'Let's Move' on obesity in American kids

Michelle Obama introduced the 'Let's Move' campaign to fight childhood obesity. It encourages more physical activity for kids, healthier meals in schools, and prominent food labeling.

Google video chalked up ten billion clicks in August

Kanye interrupts Obama, and the swift glory of YouTube

Can Marvel 's superheroes rescue Disney?

Nielsen shakes off big-media, bucks DVRs, online video