By Agence France-Presse

NEW YORK–NBC Universal announced plans Tuesday to buy Oxygen Media, a cable television network focused on programming aimed at women, for $925 million.

NBC Universal, the media-entertainment giant that is a unit of US conglomerate General Electric, said the acquisition was part of a strategy for more rapid growth.

“In just seven short years, Oxygen has become the crown jewel of independent networks,” said Jeff Zucker, president and chief executive of NBC Universal.

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ONE of my favorite comedies is “My Name is Earl,” which will be back for its third season on NBC on Sept. 27.

Here’s the “Free Earl” music video that NBC released to drum up interest for the season premiere.

Oh, and congratulations to Jaime Pressly, who won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.