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November 12, 2008

45% Say More Bond Movies Should Be Made

Bond’s back, and, as far as 45% of Americans are concerned, it’s a welcome return.

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October 22, 2008

Only 15% Say Madonna Good Role Model for Women

Madonna’s certainly no stranger to media coverage. Her highly publicized split with husband Guy Ritchie is the hottest show biz gossip going.

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September 14, 2008

TV Fans Want Two and a Half Men & House to Win Emmys

This year’s Emmy award nominees for best comedy and drama include old favorites and first-time nominees. But who fans want to win isn’t necessarily who they think will win.

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September 14, 2008

TV Fans Select Laurie, Field, Carell and Applegate for Emmys

With this year's Emmy Awards just a week away, TV fans already know who they think will win the top acting awards in dramas and comedies, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

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August 3, 2008

Hey, Britney, You Make Too Much Money

John McCain seems to have scored with a new ad suggesting that his Democratic opponent, Barack Obama, is a lightweight celebrity like Paris Hilton, and recent polling suggests why.

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May 20, 2008

American Idol Fans Split on Who They Think Will Win This Year's Competition

With just one episodes to go, most (51%) American Idol fans have made it clear that David Cook should win this year’s competition.

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May 14, 2008

40% Believe Cook Should Be Crowned the Next American Idol

With one week remaining in American Idol’s seventh season, a plurality (43%) of fans believe that singer-songwriter Syesha Mercado should be the next contestant eliminated.

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May 8, 2008

Rockstar? By Susan Estrich

Rockstar is the name of the company that is rolling wheelbarrows of money to the bank this week, projected to rack up something on the order of $400 million in revenue from the sale of six million copies of its newest video game sensation, Grand Theft Auto IV.

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April 29, 2008

American Idol Fans Say Castro Should Be the Next to Go

With just five contestants remaining, American Idol fans already have their picks on who should be eliminated and who will win the competition.

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March 3, 2008

American Idol Fans Sing Praises to Judges

It’s no secret that American Idol continues to strike high notes with its ratings. Most recently, three nights of Idol beat out the Oscars in the ratings.

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January 15, 2008

After Two Months, 63% Still Say the Hollywood Writers’ Strike Has No Impact

It’s been more than two months since the Hollywood Writers’ Strike began and the majority of Americans are still feeling no impact in their own lives.

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November 14, 2007

59% Say Hollywood Writers’ Strike Has No Impact on Their Lives

It’s been a little over two weeks since members of the Writers Guild of America have gone on strike. And although the strike has caused many shows to shut down production, 59% of adults say that the writer's strike has had no impact on their lives. Twenty-nine percent (29%) claim the strike has had a small impact, while 6% say it’s had a big impact.

September 17, 2007

Emmy Update: TV Fans on Target with Top Actress Nods

The Emmy winners have officially been announced. Despite a couple of surprise winners from last night’s ceremony, TV fans were right on target for their choice for best actress in a comedy and a drama.

September 6, 2007

Fans Want Ugly Betty to Attract Emmy Award

With the Emmy Awards less than a week away, TV fans have selected their picks for best new drama and comedy of the year.

September 6, 2007

Emmy Awards: Sheen & Fererra TV Fans' Pick to Win Top Comedy Nods

The Emmy awards will be announced on September 16, but if TV fans have their way, two-time nominee Charlie Sheen will win the Emmy for best actor in a comedy.

August 7, 2007

Rasmussen Reports Provides Polling Data For New Power of 10 Game Show

On this exciting new show, the contestant who can most accurately predict how the American public will respond to the most intriguing poll questions could walk away winning up to ten million dollars. Rasmussen Reports provides all polling data for the show. The show debuts on CBS Tuesday night, August 7, at 8:00 p.m. on each coast.

July 18, 2007

Harry Potter Doesn’t Cast Much of a Spell on Most Americans

Though avid Harry Potter fans are anxiously waiting for seventh and final release of the book series, most Americans don’t seem too interested in acquiring the next novel.

May 22, 2007

Fans See Sparks as Next American Idol

Finalists Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis will get one last chance to impress the American public and walk away with the title of American Idol and a recording contract.

May 14, 2007

Idol Fans Say They're Ready for Blake Lewis to Leave

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 36% believe Blake Lewis should leave the show after this week’s round.

March 7, 2007

American Idol Fans Give Thumbs Up to Judges

The American Idol phenomenon continues. The talent show’s ratings sweep to the top of Nielsen’s list each week, beating out other TV favorites like Ugly Betty , Survivor and My Name Is Earl .