Well, since it's launch of a paid subscription service, NYTimes.com has signed on 135,000 new paid subscribers for their TimesSelect program. This is a strong sign towards a successful path for The New York Times Online and may set the way for many others to jump to a paid model.
While this doesn't directly affect the arts and entertainment sections online today, their paid model is something we should all keep an eye on.
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