Art And Entertainment

What Comcast's deal to buy control of NBC Universal means: - The nation's largest cable TV operator would gain control of the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks; 26 local TV stations; an array of popular cable channels including CNBC, Bravo and Oxygen; the Universal Pictures movie studio and theme parks; and a stake in Hulu, which distributes free television programming online.

WASHINGTON - For General Electric Co., the NBC entertainment division was always an odd fit.

MINNEAPOLIS - Jesse Ventura is back for another stab at TV stardom, this time hosting a program that digs into conspiracy theories, including alternate views of what was behind the attacks of Sept.

NEW YORK - Aspiring reality-TV star Michaele Salahi and her polo-playing husband, Tareq, made a debut of sorts Tuesday morning, stepping in to fill the role of TV's reigning fun couple, lately vacated by the Gosselins when "Jon & Kate Plus 8" came to an end.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - The collectors are back.