Fresh Original Content on MSN

Looking for the hottest information on your pet? Or are you a modern mom focused on balancing family and work? Than the fresh original content brought by Microsoft on MSN is the right thing for you. The Redmond company, through a partnership with NBC Universal Digital Studios, announced that beginning with October 18, MSN users will be able to access new materials involving "The Celebrity Pet Dish", and "A Big Life With Sissy Biggers". "The Celebrity Pet Dish" is a new online series exclusive to MSN, that has just made its debut, while "A Big Life With Sissy Biggers" has made it as far as the third season.

"We're excited to bring 'The Celebrity Pet Dish' to the large MSN audience of video consumers," said Matthew Evans, vice president, Digital Media, and head of NBC Universal Digital Studios. "Celebrities are pet lovers like the rest of us, just on a slightly different scale. From pet psychics to rhinestone-studded carrying bags, this show reveals the glamorous lifestyle of celebrity pets. Many pet owners love their pets and celebrity news almost equally, and 'The Celebrity Pet Dish' is where those worlds meet."

"The Celebrity Pet Dish" show is hosted by Nikki Moustaki, a dog trainer and animal expert in New York, and an author of numerous books on pets. Initially, Microsoft announced that the online series will feature a total of three episodes focused on various methods for pet owners to spoil their companions in every possible way. "A Big Life With Sissy Biggers", featuring Sissy Biggers, no big surprise there, is a show addressed at moms offering unique inspiration and solutions for mundane activities.

"In collaboration with NBCU, we've developed some great content," said Rob Bennett, general manager of entertainment, video and sports at MSN. "We've seen a positive response from MSN Video users to 'A Big Life' and are happy to be rolling out the third season in addition to launching 'Celebrity Pet Dish.' Our MSN Originals platform continues to grow, and we continue to be committed to bringing our more than 465 million monthly MSN users the best content out there."