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Two television networks broke new ground in broadcasting history last night when they aired condom ads.
The WB network aired the first 30-second Trojan commercial during "Smallville." NBC followed suit an hour later with a Trojan spot in its 10 p.m. hour.
Celebrities are notorious for demanding perks backstage -- and Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards in Miami were no exception.
Rapper 50 Cent's reps asked for two boxes of condoms, reports the New York Daily News, as well as the obligatory bottles of Cristal. When it came to food, however, his tastes were simpler: chicken from KFC and Boston Market, and mac and cheese.
Activist Hollywood actors have lent their names and voices to "safe sex" messages, but when it comes to movies, recent studies show the message is distinctly lacking. This information is noteworthy of itself and also because Hollywood has come under attack in the past for its use of cigarettes in movies - equally unexpected given Hollywood's politically correct culture and pronouncements.
Condoms can reduce your risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, but just how effective are they? On ?Today?s Woman,? we take a look at condoms. Dr. Judith Reichman, a ?Today? contributor and gynecologist, was invited on the show to share the latest information on STDs and tips on how to prevent getting one.
Various speakers and panellists, including Nelson Mandela's wife Graca Machel, who addressed delegates at the 2008 International Public Television (Input) Conference in Johannesburg, have launched a persuasive call to the media worldwide to play a critical role in combating HIV/Aids, which continues to wipe entire communities. "It is clear that with the digital developments the media can help spread a powerful message out there to make a difference," Dali Mpofu, SABC CEO and chairperson of Global Media Aids Initiative (GMAI), said.
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