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TV Guide Network to Telecast Michael Jackson Memorial Service Live and Commercial Free on Tuesday, July 7

Continuous, Up-To-The-Minute News Coverage of the Service Will Be Available Online at TVGuide.com, www.Twitter.com/TVGuide and www.Facebook.com/TVGuide

08:00 EDT Sunday, July 05, 2009

LOS ANGELES (Business Wire) -- Continuing its up-close, behind-the-scenes coverage of Michael Jackson, TV Guide Network announced today that it will provide live and commercial free coverage of the pop icon's memorial service on Tuesday, July 7 starting at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT. TV Guide Network's “Hollywood 411” host Chris Harrison will be live at Staples Center before, during and after the service to bring fans comprehensive and timely coverage.

TVGuide.com will continue its breaking news updates on Michael Jackson, as well as coverage of the memorial service at its site. Fans can also follow updates at www.Twitter.com/TVGuide and www.Facebook.com/TVGuide.

About TV Guide Network

TV Guide Network reaches 82 million homes and is a premier television entertainment network for viewers seeking the latest information on the best programs, hottest stars and latest trends in entertainment. Headquartered in the heart of Hollywood, the network combines original programming with comprehensive program listings information - all of which deliver on viewers' need for an entertaining and easy guide to what's on TV.

About TVGuide.com

Attracting more than 19 million unique visitors per month, TVGuide.com is a one-stop entertainment destination for online television, news, community and TV listings. TVGuide.com's Online Video Guide allows users to watch virtually any and every available full-length TV episode from all the major broadcast and cable television networks. TVGuide.com is ranked #1 by comScore's “TV and Entertainment” category for attracting the “most engaged” users who average five visits per month, 13 minutes per visit and 18 page views per person. In addition, TVGuide.com is attracting a young and affluent fan base – 50 percent are under 35 years old and 29 percent earns a household income of more than $100k a year.

TV Guide Network, TVGuide.com and the TV Guide brand are part of a joint venture owned by Lionsgate and One Equity Partners, the private equity firm of JPMorgan Chase.

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