2012 Democratic Convention

2012 Democratic Convention

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Fox News Wins Convention Cycle, Dems Outdraw RNC
4:14 pm PDT 9/7/2012
- Michael O'Connell
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Interest in the incumbent drives stronger aggregate viewership, though no network outmatches FNC's six-day average or gross audience. READ MORE
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TV Ratings: NBC Leads Final Night of DNC Coverage, 'Talent' Hits Low
8:57 am PDT 9/7/2012
- Michael O'Connell
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With a swell of viewers 18-49 during the hour that saw President Obama address the convention, the peacock once again tops ABC and CBS' combined demo showings. READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: What the Pundits Are Saying About President Obama
10:09 pm PDT 9/6/2012
- THR Staff
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CNN's John King called it a "homerun speech," while commentator Charles Krauthammer told Fox News that "there was nothing to it." READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: Obama: Hard Path 'Leads to a Better Place'
8:59 pm PDT 9/6/2012
- Tina Daunt
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In his DNC acceptance speech, the President tells delegates: "Our problems can be solved. Our challenges can be met. The path we offer may be harder, but it leads to a better place." READ MORE
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President Obama's 2012 DNC Speech: Hollywood Reacts
8:53 pm PDT 9/6/2012
- Jordan Zakarin
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As the commander-in-chief spoke in Charlotte, celebrities weighed in on his address to the nation. READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: Scarlett Johansson Stumps for President Obama
6:44 pm PDT 9/6/2012
- Elizabeth Snead
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The actress told her personal story, and said Obama was the first president she voted for. READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: Stars Take Center Stage on Final Day
6:11 pm PDT 9/6/2012
- Tina Daunt
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James Taylor, Foo Fighters, Mary J. Blige, Marc Anthony, Scarlett Johansson, Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria are given prominent roles in Charlotte on Thursday. READ MORE
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Celebrities Attend The Democratic National Convention
3:30 pm PDT 9/6/2012
- Kyleen James
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From Eva Longoria to Flo Rida and Will.I.Am, THR's look at the stars attending the convention in Charlotte, N.C. READ MORE
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'Honey Boo Boo' and Bill Clinton's DNC Speech Tie in Ratings
2:43 pm PDT 9/6/2012
- Michael O'Connell
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After trumping individual cable and network coverage of the Republican National Convention in the key demographic, the TLC series takes its first hit and only ties the night's strongest news coverage (CNN) among adults 18-49. READ MORE
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Larry David Narrates 'Daily Show' Obama Bio Film, 'It Could Have Been Worse' (Video)
1:38 pm PDT 9/6/2012
- Jordan Zakarin
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The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star offers an argument of debatable effectiveness for the president's re-election. READ MORE
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2012 Democratic National Convention: Will.i.am Slams Congress, Calls George W. Bush a 'Wacko' (Q&A)
1:22 pm PDT 9/6/2012
- Sophie Schillaci
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The musician tells THR that "profit is more important than people" in today's government, though he remains fiercely supportive of Obama. READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: Ann Coulter Tweets Rape, Abortion Quips Aimed at Sandra Fluke
11:48 am PDT 9/6/2012
- Seth Abramovitch
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The conservative firebrand also joked that President Obama had "to agree to carry [Bill Clinton's] bags." READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: Far East Movement Call for Hologram Tupac to Give Speech (Video)
11:23 am PDT 9/6/2012
- Sophie Schillaci
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The hip-hop stars joke that only the late rapper could top Clint Eastwood's RNC appearance. READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: Eva Longoria Preps for Big Speech, Flo Rida Performs for Got Your Six
9:36 am PDT 9/6/2012
- Sophie Schillaci
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The duo teamed up for an event benefiting U.S. veterans while in Charlotte, N.C. READ MORE
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TV Ratings: NFL Opener Stages Strong Return Against Clinton Competition
9:17 am PDT 9/6/2012
- Michael O'Connell
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NBC's game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys dominates Wednesday, while ABC and CBS split Democratic National Convention coverage at 10 p.m. READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: Dave Grohl Mocks ABBA, Possibly Mitt Romney in Charlotte
6:29 am PDT 9/6/2012
- Erin Carlson
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The Foo Fighters' epic "Rock the Vote" concert at the Fillmore on Thursday stretched past midnight as politicos trickled in from the DNC. READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: What the Pundits Are Saying About Bill Clinton
9:24 pm PDT 9/5/2012
- THR Staff
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CNN's Wolf Blitzer said it might have been the former president's best speech, but Fox News' Brit Hume called it "loaded with all kinds of snake oil." READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: Rosario Dawson Says Obama Supporters are More 'Disquieted' Than in 2008
8:17 pm PDT 9/5/2012
- Sophie Schillaci
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The actress and founder of Voto Latino tells THR that "these four years have been very telling of showing what the process really looks like." READ MORE
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Vogue Editor Anna Wintour to Skip Gucci's Milan Show for Obama's London Fundraiser
3:22 pm PDT 9/5/2012
- Elizabeth Snead
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The fashion editor will host a second European fundraiser to re-elect President Obama on Oct. 1, during Paris Fashion Week. READ MORE
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2012 Democratic Convention: Rapper Common Recalls Placing His First Vote
3:16 pm PDT 9/5/2012
- Sophie Schillaci
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UPDATED: The hip-hop star tells THR that negative feelings about George W. Bush motivated him to hit the polls for the first time in 2004. READ MORE
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