Time Warner Cable profits jump to $564 mil

Time Warner Cable profits jumped to $564 million last quarter from $392 million the year before. Revenue grew 4% to $5 billion.The nation's second largest cabler said Friday it lost 129,000 video subscribers last but offset that by adding others in high-speed data and voice, making for a solid quarter ending the year with 14.5 million customers. CEO Glenn Britt said, "Time Warner Cable's 2011 results demonstrate the continued strength of our business amidst rapid change in technology and the consumer marketplace."Last quarter was marked by a carriage battle with NY's MSG Networks. As of the first of this year, Knicks, Rangers and Devils games have gone dark for TWC subs and the two companies remain in a standoff.Residential services revenues increased 2.6% year-over-year to $4.3 billion; Video revenue was flat, offset by growth in high-speed data and phone service.Business services revenues grew 37% to $409 million.Advertising revenue decreased 10% to $242 million primarily as a result of a year-over-year decline in political advertising revenues, the company said.Time Warner Cable returned $3.3 billion worth of stock to shareholders during the full year in stock repurchases and dividends. It said its board has replenished its share repurchase authorization to $4 billion effective today. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Paula Deen: I Have Type 2 Diabetes

Paula Deen Paula Deen says she has Type 2 diabetes. "I was determined to share my positive approach and not let diabetes stand in the way of enjoying my life," Deen said Tuesday, announcing her launch of Diabetes in a New Light. VIDEO: Paula Deen asks Dr. Oz to help her quit smoking The 64-year-old Food Network chef, who's famous for her butter and oil-laden Southern cooking, has been in the news about her health before. In October she appeared on the Dr. Oz Show to get help with quitting smoking. And last summer fellow chef Anthony Bourdain shocked her when he said she "revels in unholy connections with evil corporations and she's proud of the fact that her food is f---ing bad for you." After learning of Deen's condition, Bourdain told Eater.com that although he takes no pleasure in hearing the information, "When your signature dish is hamburger in between a doughnut, and you've been cheerfully selling this stuff knowing all along that you've got Type 2 diabetes ... It's in bad taste if nothing else." Paula Deen: I'm shocked by Anthony Bourdain's comments - since I've never cooked for him But Deen says her diagnosis won't stop her from cooking good food. She says she's making "lifestyle adjustments, including lightened-up versions of her favorite recipes" adding: "I'm excited to ... show others that managing diabetes does not have to stop you from enjoying the things you love." Watch Deen talking about her diabetes on Today:

50 Cent States He Released Photo-Looked Images Of Jay-Z & Beyonces Newborn To Avoid Fans From Mocking

First Launched: The month of the month of january 12, 2012 6:35 PM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption 50 Cent attends the Cinemax Films & The Cinema Society screening of Sunset Limited sometimes Warner Screening Room, New you are able to city, February 1, 201150 Cent is clearing the atmosphere of a publish to his Twitter page that came out to mock Jay-Z and Beyonces light blue Ivy Carter. The publish shown photos of the people while using emcees face photo-looked inside the infant. But 50 Cents repetition notifies AccessHollywood.com he did not publish the appearance. He wasn't mocking Jay-Z or Beyonce but instead was trying to discourage his fans from carrying this out. After Tweeting a web link for the pictures, with the content, [Yall] play [too] much congratulations to JAYZ and Beyonce BABY #BlueIvyCarter IS GEORGOUS, 50 mentioned he only re-Tweeted the photos to be able to stop his fans from ridiculing the kid. I'd never produce a picture such as this its throughout time frame, he later written. [Yall] play [too] much I understand Jay might be probably the most pleased hes are you currently within the existence. The In Da Club rapper also appreciated their very own fond recollections being a preliminary-time father. From the when MARQUISE was produced I used to be so happy, 50 Tweeted. If only to possess another kid eventually. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Deja view for 2011's top domestic films

2011 was the initial year the very best seven domestic grossing films were franchise obligations, within the "Harry Potter" finale and "Transformers: Dark in the Moon" through "Fast Five" and "Cars 2." In the year's top, six films unspooled in 3d -- a format that saw mixed results in 2011. Still, 3d saw more commercial releases a year ago, with 36, in comparison to each other year (2010 bowed 22 3d game game titles). In 2012, 37 3d films are slated for release (or re-release). For Variety's top 250 domestic box office chart, see pages 22-23. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com