--------------------------------------------------------------------- The Evening Bridge - May 09, 2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP STORY - Liberty Media reported first quarter results for a number of its key businesses: Starz Entertainment Group's revenue increased 9 percent to $254 million; Discovery, 50 percent controlled by Liberty, saw revenue grow to $601 million; and QVC's domestic revenue and operating cash flow increased 10 percent and 14 percent, respectively.
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