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I hate to see anyone lose their jobs, but the decision by E! News Live to cut back to half an hour was overdue. Living in a household where the show is a staple, I cringed when Live went to an hour last year and filled the time with fluff even softer than usual. The Hollywood Reporter says ratings had slipped. Ten positions are eliminated. (Via I Want Media)
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