Buzz News Roundup, 2/12

- In Grammy-related tour news, Billboard reports that the Police are going on a reunion jaunt, while John Legend is teaming up with Corinne Bailey Rae.
- Meanwhile, the Grammys telecast scores its highest ratings in three years.
- Pitchfork fills us in on the Plug Awards winners for indie music, including J. Dilla and Band of Horses.
- Box Office Mojo gives us the disturbing news that Eddie Murphy's Norbit topped this weekend's ticket sales.
- According to TV Guide, Rainn Wilson will host "Saturday Night Live" on Feb. 24.
- Pixar's Cars wins the top prize at the Annie Awards for animation, reports Variety.
- Carson Daly wants Conan's slot in a couple of years, says Broadcasting & Cable.
- The pop-culture-centric Trio Network is back — but only online.
- "Battlestar Galactica" will get a fourth season, the Los Angeles Times reports.
- Augusten Burroughs' brother wants to write a memoir, too, says Crain's New York Business.
- "Gumby," "I Spy" and other classic TV shows are headed to YouTube, according to MarketWatch.
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