Morning Briefing

First three minutes of True Blood premiere released

HBO has released the first three minutes of the season four premiere of True Blood.   

Scotty McCreery sets country chart record

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery has set a country chart record with his debut single which came in at #32 – the highest ranking of an artist on his/her first try. Runner-up Lauren Alaina’s single debuted at #49.

Rove returning to host awards

Rove McManus will return to Australia to host the ASTRA Awards, which celebrate the best of the best on pay TV.

Cole unemployed

Cheryl Cole, who was dumped from The X Factor USA last week, has missed out on a spot in the UK version as well this year. The singer was a judge on the UK version last year before announcing her exit to head to the US.

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