Our roundup of the day's media stories, including the latest on the Facebook phone and online music licensing
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*Top eight stories on MediaGuardian*
*Facebook: countdown to its Android phone*
Social network's collaboration with HTC expected to customise functions ranging from camera to home screen
*Online music licensing revenues pass radio*
Google Play and Xbox licensing agreements help digital revenues jump 32.2% in 2012, from £39.1m to £51.7m
*Fallon to take over Tonight Show from Leno*
Hosts mark long-anticipated late-night handover with West Side Story skit as network looks to avoid previous mistakes
*Tony Hall: size of BBC payoffs 'not right'*
Criticism by corporation's new chief follows predecessor George Entwistle's £450,000 cheque after just 54 days in the job
*Ex-BBC driver charged with sex offences*
David Smith accused of offences that allegedly took place in 1984 and is the first suspect charged under Operation Yewtree
*The Voice v BGT: scheduling wars recommence*
BBC and ITV resume annual hostilities over Saturday night talent shows, with times moved and overlapping around 7pm slot
*Rovio doubles its revenues to £129m*
45% of Angry Birds creator's income now comes from merchandise rather than games
*Vdio streaming TV and film service goes live in the US and UK*
Launches as sister to streaming music service Rdio as step towards 'global entertainment platform'
*Top comment on MediaGuardian*
*Tony Hall has the PR skills to command the media circus*
Mark Borkowski: The new BBC ringmaster faces huge challenges, but can put PR at the front of his business without letting it dominate priorities
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• Latest on the BBC
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*Today's featured media jobs*
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Crown Prosecution Service - Press Officer
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*Media Monkey's pick of the day*
Paul O'Grady had a hit for ITV with his show For The Love of Dogs. And now the former Lily Savage star will be back on the channel with the Animal Oscars. Woof! The British Animal Honours 2013 – only slightly less catchy – will reward extra special animals that work in war zones, help people with disabilities and work with the police. Coming soon (maybe) ... Strictly Animal Magic. The Sun TV Biz P3
• *More from Media Monkey*
*Today's headlines*
*The Guardian*
BBC bosses' big payoffs not right, says Tony Hall. P5
Digital deals bring record song royalties. P7
Former BBC driver charged with sex offences. P10
Harlequin auditor quits amid BBC row. P30
Obituary: novelist and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. P36
40 years of the mobile phone. G2 P6
A month in Ambridge. G2 P19
TV review: Scott & Bailey returns to ITV. G2 P21
*Daily Telegraph*
BBC chief's pledge to end bumper payoffs. P2
US journalists' press law plea. P19
Editorial: BBC payoffs must end. P25
Retiring The Archers editor Vanessa Whitburn: I was never asked to sex up the Radio 4 soap. P26
Obituary: actor Milo O'Shea. P33
Obituary: novelist and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. P33
Scott & Bailey returns to ITV. P34
Apple's iTV to hit shops 'this year'. Business P1
Facebook bid to enter smartphone market. Business P3
Maker of Angry Birds posts profits up 57%. Business P4
*Financial Times*
Tech City champion quits as Downing Street adviser. P4
Behind Beijing's war on Apple is growing core of web dissent. P6
Facebook's fight to keep its startup edge. P11
Lex column: Is it possible to tweet the perfect earnings release? P14
Facebook falters in trying to follow users on to mobiles. P18
AutoTrader publisher appoints Trevor Mather as new chief executive. P20
*The Times*
Vogue editor lifts lid on starving models. P3
Press law will allow foreign regimes to silence journalists, David Cameron warned. P16
New BBC chief will curb payoffs to top executives. P16
Facebook to unveil 'social media phone'. P19
'Footballer' comedian jokes after warning. P21
BBC driver charged with sex offences by Savile police. P24
Tony Hall must tear down the BBC news monolith, says David Elstein. P28
Mobile phone inventor gets a call. P43
Obituary: novelist and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. P55
Obituary: actor Milo O'Shea. P56
Obituary: puppet designer and wife of Muppets creator Jim Henson, Jane Henson. P56
*The Independent*
Tony Hall pledges to end big BBC payoffs. P12
Former BBC driver charged with sex abuse in wake of Savile scandal. P12
Jimmy Fallon to replace Jay Leno on Tonight Show. P31
Vogue editor: models ate tissues to stay thin. P32
Former BBC and Channel 4 head of drama John Yorke's top 10 tips for screenwriters. P36
The week in radio. P43
Obituary: actor Milo O'Shea. P49
Trevor Mather new chief executive of AutoTrader publisher. P54
*i*
Jimmy Fallon to take over NBC's Tonight Show from Jay Leno. P3
Jeremy Kyle show 'turned Mick Philpott into a celebrity'. P4
Former BBC driver charged as part of Jimmy Savile inquiry. P10
BBC director general Tony Hall vows to rein in excessive payouts. P17
Bitcoin: the new gold standard. P30-31
Rovio flying high after success of Angry Birds. P40
*Wall Street Journal Europe*
SEC approves social media sites for broadcasting market-moving corporate news. P7
Angry Birds maker Rovio at pivot point. P17,18
*Daily Mail*
US journalists tell Cameron: your regulation of the press is anti-democracy. P6
BBC comic accused of mocking justice system. P12
Diary: John Humphrys interview with Tony Hall on Today. P17
20 years on, Daily Mail's Stephen Lawrence battle hailed as 'force for good'. P20
TV's historic blunders. P28
Former BBC driver charged in Savile inquiry. P31
Martha Lane-Fox - Baroness of Soho. P37
*Daily Express*
TV review: Scott & Bailey returns to ITV. P39
*The Sun*
Simon Cowell accused of 'dirty tricks' scheduling war. P3
BBC fat cats vow. P4
Editorial: we will hold Tony Hall to his promise over pay. P8
Rod Liddle's advice to Tony Hall. P11
*Daily Mirror*
It's The Voice v Britain's Got Talent - round two. P3
Savile cops charge former BBC chauffeur. P13
*Daily Star*
BBC director general Tony Hall vows to rein in excessive payouts. P2
BBC accuses ITV of dirty tricks as Britain's Got Talent is scheduled against The Voice. P15
*Media picks from around the web*
*Jimmy Fallon inks new deal*
*Small is beautiful: Future's rock magazine sell-off and the rise of the publishing startup*
*Internet radio overhauling AM/FM radio for US 13- to 35-year-olds*
*Dyson at Large: Newspaper offices and brand values*
*Top-performing weekly battles elements to go to press*
* Go to MediaGuardian *
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*Top eight stories on MediaGuardian*
*Facebook: countdown to its Android phone*
Social network's collaboration with HTC expected to customise functions ranging from camera to home screen
*Online music licensing revenues pass radio*
Google Play and Xbox licensing agreements help digital revenues jump 32.2% in 2012, from £39.1m to £51.7m
*Fallon to take over Tonight Show from Leno*
Hosts mark long-anticipated late-night handover with West Side Story skit as network looks to avoid previous mistakes
*Tony Hall: size of BBC payoffs 'not right'*
Criticism by corporation's new chief follows predecessor George Entwistle's £450,000 cheque after just 54 days in the job
*Ex-BBC driver charged with sex offences*
David Smith accused of offences that allegedly took place in 1984 and is the first suspect charged under Operation Yewtree
*The Voice v BGT: scheduling wars recommence*
BBC and ITV resume annual hostilities over Saturday night talent shows, with times moved and overlapping around 7pm slot
*Rovio doubles its revenues to £129m*
45% of Angry Birds creator's income now comes from merchandise rather than games
*Vdio streaming TV and film service goes live in the US and UK*
Launches as sister to streaming music service Rdio as step towards 'global entertainment platform'
*Top comment on MediaGuardian*
*Tony Hall has the PR skills to command the media circus*
Mark Borkowski: The new BBC ringmaster faces huge challenges, but can put PR at the front of his business without letting it dominate priorities
*Hot topics*
*• Latest on press regulation
• Latest on the BBC
• Latest on News Corp*
*Today's featured media jobs*
Guardian News & Media – Scott Trust Bursary - Journalism
London/permanent/full time
Crown Prosecution Service - Press Officer
London/permanent/full time
University of Oxford - Head of External Relations and Media
Oxford/contract/full time
For more jobs, career advice and workplace news visit guardianjobs.co.uk
*Media Monkey's pick of the day*
Paul O'Grady had a hit for ITV with his show For The Love of Dogs. And now the former Lily Savage star will be back on the channel with the Animal Oscars. Woof! The British Animal Honours 2013 – only slightly less catchy – will reward extra special animals that work in war zones, help people with disabilities and work with the police. Coming soon (maybe) ... Strictly Animal Magic. The Sun TV Biz P3
• *More from Media Monkey*
*Today's headlines*
*The Guardian*
BBC bosses' big payoffs not right, says Tony Hall. P5
Digital deals bring record song royalties. P7
Former BBC driver charged with sex offences. P10
Harlequin auditor quits amid BBC row. P30
Obituary: novelist and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. P36
40 years of the mobile phone. G2 P6
A month in Ambridge. G2 P19
TV review: Scott & Bailey returns to ITV. G2 P21
*Daily Telegraph*
BBC chief's pledge to end bumper payoffs. P2
US journalists' press law plea. P19
Editorial: BBC payoffs must end. P25
Retiring The Archers editor Vanessa Whitburn: I was never asked to sex up the Radio 4 soap. P26
Obituary: actor Milo O'Shea. P33
Obituary: novelist and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. P33
Scott & Bailey returns to ITV. P34
Apple's iTV to hit shops 'this year'. Business P1
Facebook bid to enter smartphone market. Business P3
Maker of Angry Birds posts profits up 57%. Business P4
*Financial Times*
Tech City champion quits as Downing Street adviser. P4
Behind Beijing's war on Apple is growing core of web dissent. P6
Facebook's fight to keep its startup edge. P11
Lex column: Is it possible to tweet the perfect earnings release? P14
Facebook falters in trying to follow users on to mobiles. P18
AutoTrader publisher appoints Trevor Mather as new chief executive. P20
*The Times*
Vogue editor lifts lid on starving models. P3
Press law will allow foreign regimes to silence journalists, David Cameron warned. P16
New BBC chief will curb payoffs to top executives. P16
Facebook to unveil 'social media phone'. P19
'Footballer' comedian jokes after warning. P21
BBC driver charged with sex offences by Savile police. P24
Tony Hall must tear down the BBC news monolith, says David Elstein. P28
Mobile phone inventor gets a call. P43
Obituary: novelist and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. P55
Obituary: actor Milo O'Shea. P56
Obituary: puppet designer and wife of Muppets creator Jim Henson, Jane Henson. P56
*The Independent*
Tony Hall pledges to end big BBC payoffs. P12
Former BBC driver charged with sex abuse in wake of Savile scandal. P12
Jimmy Fallon to replace Jay Leno on Tonight Show. P31
Vogue editor: models ate tissues to stay thin. P32
Former BBC and Channel 4 head of drama John Yorke's top 10 tips for screenwriters. P36
The week in radio. P43
Obituary: actor Milo O'Shea. P49
Trevor Mather new chief executive of AutoTrader publisher. P54
*i*
Jimmy Fallon to take over NBC's Tonight Show from Jay Leno. P3
Jeremy Kyle show 'turned Mick Philpott into a celebrity'. P4
Former BBC driver charged as part of Jimmy Savile inquiry. P10
BBC director general Tony Hall vows to rein in excessive payouts. P17
Bitcoin: the new gold standard. P30-31
Rovio flying high after success of Angry Birds. P40
*Wall Street Journal Europe*
SEC approves social media sites for broadcasting market-moving corporate news. P7
Angry Birds maker Rovio at pivot point. P17,18
*Daily Mail*
US journalists tell Cameron: your regulation of the press is anti-democracy. P6
BBC comic accused of mocking justice system. P12
Diary: John Humphrys interview with Tony Hall on Today. P17
20 years on, Daily Mail's Stephen Lawrence battle hailed as 'force for good'. P20
TV's historic blunders. P28
Former BBC driver charged in Savile inquiry. P31
Martha Lane-Fox - Baroness of Soho. P37
*Daily Express*
TV review: Scott & Bailey returns to ITV. P39
*The Sun*
Simon Cowell accused of 'dirty tricks' scheduling war. P3
BBC fat cats vow. P4
Editorial: we will hold Tony Hall to his promise over pay. P8
Rod Liddle's advice to Tony Hall. P11
*Daily Mirror*
It's The Voice v Britain's Got Talent - round two. P3
Savile cops charge former BBC chauffeur. P13
*Daily Star*
BBC director general Tony Hall vows to rein in excessive payouts. P2
BBC accuses ITV of dirty tricks as Britain's Got Talent is scheduled against The Voice. P15
*Media picks from around the web*
*Jimmy Fallon inks new deal*
*Small is beautiful: Future's rock magazine sell-off and the rise of the publishing startup*
*Internet radio overhauling AM/FM radio for US 13- to 35-year-olds*
*Dyson at Large: Newspaper offices and brand values*
*Top-performing weekly battles elements to go to press*
* Go to MediaGuardian *
guardian.co.uk © 2013 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds Reported by guardian.co.uk 3 hours ago.