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From the Inbox: Washington Post Cancels 'Salon'

By The Editors

2 Jul 2009 | 5:26 pm

Reaction to Washington Post story.
'Simpsons' Brings Back Jackson Episode

By Bill Carter

2 Jul 2009 | 2:36 pm

In the latest effort to capitalize on continuing interest in the life and death of Michael Jackson, the Fox network will repeat an episode of "The Simpsons" Sunday night at 8 that features the singer's voice as a character.
Washington Post Cancels Series of 'Salons' Charging Lobbyists for Access to Its Staff

By Richard Perez-Pena

2 Jul 2009 | 10:10 am

Washington Post has canceled plans to charge lobbyists for access to its staff and government officials at off-the-record "salons" in the publisher's home.
Pepsi: Official Soda of the Cold War

By Stuart Elliott

1 Jul 2009 | 3:51 pm

The 50th anniversary of a famous confrontation between capitalism and Communism is soon to be commemorated, with a principal from the capitalist side returning to reminisce.
Google Drops News Comment Feature

By Richard Perez-Pena

1 Jul 2009 | 3:26 pm

Google has eliminated an experimental feature that allowed people quoted in articles in Google News to post comments on those articles.

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So You Think You Can Dance - Nobody Beats The Wiz!

3 Jul 2009 | 12:04 pm

Two of 14 Voted Off: Teacher's pet Kayla gets thrown into the bottom three, so it's really just a bottom two tonight
Hung - Is That a Business Plan In Your Pocket?

2 Jul 2009 | 8:08 am

Pilot: Ray Drucker has many qualities, one of them very special.
So You Think You Can Dance - A Vampire, An Alien and Juliet All Walk Into A Bar...

2 Jul 2009 | 7:19 am

Top 14 Perform: Probably the strongest show since the top 20 all performed, and we learn about Sonya's Twilight fetish and just how much work Mary really has had done.
Nurse Jackie - I Didn't Come Here Alone

1 Jul 2009 | 12:19 pm

School Nurse: Grace's issues are aired, Zoey loses her first patient and Jackie buys an extra phone.
Weeds - I Am Highly Flammable Right Now

1 Jul 2009 | 9:21 am

Super Lucky Happy: Andy turns into Judah, Till turns into a lunatic, and lots of people pee their pants.

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Jessica Simpson: Fever Chart!

3 Jul 2009 | 9:17 am

Now that she's got yet another reality series, VH1's The Price of Beauty, Jessica Simpson proves once again that America loves a reformed person better than somebody who never sinned in the first place. Though she's got genuine talent as a singer and ditzy actress, that's not really why she's a star. What distinguishes her from all the other dumb blonds is how very exceptionally, publicly dumb she is.She's an ongoing crime against common sense, a wriggly indictment of Texas education. What…
A Salute To "American" Television

2 Jul 2009 | 1:33 pm

July Fourth is a time to reflect on what unites us as Americans. TV watching, of course, is practically the new national pastime, and if you're putting the word America or American in the title of your show, it suggests that you have the ambition of reflecting our values in some way. What can we learn about our country from some of these current or recent "American" series? American Idol: It stands to reason that the most popular show in the U.S. would have to be the most American, by…
Bachelor's Jason Mesnick: We Will "Absolutely" Get Married

2 Jul 2009 | 10:40 am

Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney are doing just fine, thank you. The Bachelor couple turned up Thursday on Good Morning America -- interestingly, the new workplace of Mesnick's ex-fiance Melissa Rycroft -- to update viewers who probably don't care anymore on the status of their 5-month relationship. Mesnick said the couple will "absolutely someday" get married, while Malaney sat and smiled through most of the interview. The interviewer, by the way, gave the pair a bit of the Al Roker-Speidi…
Hilary Duff Joining Cast of Gossip Girl

1 Jul 2009 | 2:26 pm

Hilary Duff is trying to ruin Gossip Girl. Nooooooo!!!! Doesn't she have a development deal with NBC? Does even the fourth-place network not want Duff's stuff?!Like it or not, the onetime Disney Channel tween star will show up on Gossip Girl Oct. 5 as Olivia Burke, a movie star who enrolls at NYU to get a taste of normal college life. (Sounds like the plot of an ABC Family movie, no?) Olivia will conveniently be roommates with Vanessa and predictably hook up with Dan Humphrey, and you can…
The Bachelorette: Michael Defends Wes

1 Jul 2009 | 9:13 am

Nice guys always finish last, right? The Bachelorette reject Michael Stagliano, who won hearts -- if not Jillian's -- with his heartbreakingly sincere exit speech on Monday, spoke to reporters this morning.Do you really think that you fell in love with Jillian? I think when you get out of the show, there's definitely a moment of, wait a minute. What was that? It's a hypersensitive situation to meet someone. Jillian's the only girl you see for six weeks. So that has to be stated, but to this…

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She's a Mother: Cobie Smulders Welcomes Baby Girl

3 Jul 2009 | 11:10 am

Shaelyn Cado Killam has met her mother — and it's actress Cobie Smulders. Smulders, a star of CBS' How I Met Your Mother, gave birth to her daughter on May 16, People reports. It is the first child for Smulders and her fiancé Taran Killam. Read about more celebrity babies Smulders announced her pregnancy ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Cobie Smulders
Online Lottery Announced for Jackson's Public Memorial

3 Jul 2009 | 10:03 am

An online lottery will distribute only 17,500 tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial service at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Tuesday. Registration for the lottery at StaplesCenter.com ends at 9 pm/ET on Saturday. Eleven thousand fans will receive a seat in the Staples Center; the remaining 6,500 will be able to watch a simulcast from the neighboring Nokia Theater, said Tim Leiweke, CEO of sports and entertainment promoter AEG. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Michael Jackson
Piper Perabo Spies Covert Role in New USA Series

3 Jul 2009 | 8:22 am

Piper Perabo has landed the lead role in Covert Affairs, a USA Network spy-thriller pilot expected to be ordered to series later this month. Perabo will play Annie Walker, a top-shelf CIA trainee who excels at every skill, says the Hollywood Reporter. Review all of TVGuide.com's casting news The next key role to be filled is that of ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Piper Perabo
Behind the Scenes of Bon Jovi's Iran Video

2 Jul 2009 | 7:17 pm

"It was fate," music producer Don Was says of the recording of a special version of "Stand By Me" by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Iranian musician Andy Madadian as a tribute to the people of Iran in the wake of their turbulent national elections. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Jon Bon JoviDon WasRichie Sambora
Ed McMahon Remembered at Special Tribute

2 Jul 2009 | 1:16 pm

Ed McMahon was honored by dozens of friends, family and celebrities, including Tom Arnold, who said the late Tonight Show sidekick was someone "100 percent of the people liked."Arnold, who worked with McMahon on the 1997 WB sitcom The Tom Show, joked about McMahon's reunion with talk-show king Johnny Carson in heaven.Check out the greatest TV sidekicks of all time"Hey, Johnny, great news: I brought Farrah (Fawcett) and Michael Jackson with me. We're gonna have a hell of a show tonight," Arnold said at the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences tribute in Los Angeles on Wednesday.Other…

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Mollie Sugden, Sitcom Star, Dies at 86

By WILLIAM GRIMES

2 Jul 2009 | 11:29 pm

Ms. Sugden achieved wide popularity in Britain and the United States as Betty Slocombe in the long-running BBC comedy series “Are You Being Served?”
Arts, Briefly: NBC Sets Premiere for Antiterror Series

Compiled by Dave Itzkoff

2 Jul 2009 | 10:44 pm

“The Wanted,” which will have its premiere on July 20, will follow specialists in foreign intelligence and war crimes, The Hollywood Reporter said.
Arts, Briefly: Reality Shows Face Off in Midweek Television

By BENJAMIN TOFF; Compiled by Dave Itzkoff

2 Jul 2009 | 10:21 pm

Fox and NBC finished in a virtual tie for first place in the ratings on Wednesday night.
Arts, Briefly: Fired Fox Columnist Files Libel Lawsuit

Compiled by Dave Itzkoff

2 Jul 2009 | 10:20 pm

Roger Friedman filed suit against Fox and the News Corporation, saying that the company defamed him in public statements after it fired him.
Arts, Briefly: Tax-Credit Fund Empty at City Film Office

Compiled by Dave Itzkoff

2 Jul 2009 | 10:19 pm

The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting in New York says that as of Tuesday it had used up the allocation of funds, $192.5 million, set aside for tax rebates for film and television production in the city.

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American Idols Live! 2009 Tour – Live Cellcast in Portland and Beyond

Rickey

3 Jul 2009 | 10:55 am

Thanks to the volunteers who already contacted me about the Live Cellcasts we are doing on Rickey TV for the American Idols Live! 2009 Tour. If you are interested in being a cellcaster for your concert, please contact me at rickey at rickey dot org. For those not familiar with this, last year we had volunteers who acted as “reporters” for my webcam show Rickey TV. They gave me a call on their cellphones during the concerts and we listened in on our favorite Idols. It was like being in the concert except with occasionally garbled sound — and thus our name: “The Best…
Tickets to Michael Jackson Memorial Service in Staples Center

Rickey

3 Jul 2009 | 10:32 am

Okay, the server just crashed, but here’s the info: In order to get free tickets to the memorial service of Michael Jackson at the Staples Center, head over to StaplesCenter.com and REGISTER. On Sunday, they will choose names at random who will get two of 17,500 tickets. Our suggestion: Just stay home and watch it on TV or on the Web. It’s probably going to be a closed casket anyway. Update: Michael Jackson will be buried in a private funeral before the memorial in Staples Center. Read it at Access Hollywood More info: Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service The Michael Jackson…
Eliza Siep and Jamar Rogers – American Idol 9 Chicago Auditions – Video

Rickey

3 Jul 2009 | 10:12 am

I googled Eliza Siep who was seen in the American Idol 9 Chicago auditions a few days ago given “VIP Treatment” — and who Vote for the Worst says is a “plant”. However I found this video of her, plus a very cocky Jamar Rogers, Danny Gokey’s best friend who was cut from the show last year before the Top 36. Jamar says: “Mark my words, I am going to win this year.” When did Jamar Rogers turn into such a douche? Jamar is smart. This is the kind of attitude that will get him into the Top 10 next year because American Idol loves controversy. I may…
Ants Rule

Rickey

3 Jul 2009 | 9:49 am

Scientists have discovered that Argentine Ant colonies which are found on every continent except Antarctica, is actually one big mega colony. Read it at Neatorama
Penitents Compete – a Turkish Reality Show to Convert Atheists into some Religion

Rickey

3 Jul 2009 | 9:41 am

The choices are: Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism. Those who get religion will win a prize related to their new faith, like a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Mecca or Tibet. LOL Read it at The Guardian (via Daily Beast)

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'How I Met Your Mother' Baby News

3 Jul 2009 | 7:06 am

"HIMYM" star Cobie Smulders and her fiancé Taran Killam have welcomed their first bundle of joy! The couple became parents to a baby girl, Shaelyn Cado Killam, on May 16, says People.com. In March, Cobie's "HIMYM" co-star Alyson Hannigan also welcomed a daughter.
Neil Patrick Harris in Talks to Host Emmys

2 Jul 2009 | 9:31 am

Following an excellent turn as host of this year's "Tony Awards," Neil Patrick Harris is being considered to host "The 61st Primetime Emmy® Awards." The "How I Met Your Mother" start is currently in talks with CBS and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to helm this year's awards show, according to the Los Angeles Times. Harris has a previous relationship with the TV Academy. He was the host of last year's Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Update: Are 'The Bachelor''s Jason and Molly Still Together?

2 Jul 2009 | 8:39 am

In a new interview, Jason Mesnick reveals whether he is still dating Molly Malaney. Audiences were shocked when, in March's "The Bachelor: After the Final Rose" on ABC, Jason dumped his fiancee Melissa Rycroft, instead deciding to be with his second choice, Molly. In a joint interview with Molly on Thursday's "Good Morning America," Jason revealed that he and his No. 2 selection are still going strong after five months together, though they live in different parts of the country.
'The Bachelorette''s Jake on Outing Wes

2 Jul 2009 | 1:48 am

Finally, on "The Bachelorette" one of the guys -- Jake Pavelka -- told Jillian Harris which of the bachelors had a girlfriend -- and then was accused by that very same guy -- Wes -- and his family of sour grapes because Jake had been eliminated the previous week. Jake says that even though it played out that way, he isn't sorry that he made the decision to tell Jillian the truth. "My reaction was that it is good that his family reacted that way. Families are supposed to be biased and protect their own," the 31-year-old commercial pilot from Denton, TX tells ET. "I…
Flashback: Josh Duhamel & Danielle Staub on 'AMC'

2 Jul 2009 | 12:10 am

ET has a look back at "Real Housewives of New Jersey"'s Danielle Staub and 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' star Josh Duhamel back in their soap opera days! Danielle appeared on "AMC" in September 2001, playing the role of Maura in a scene with Walt Willy, who played District Attorney Jackson Montgomery. The couple are sharing an intimate dinner when they are interrupted by Josh, who launched his acting career as Leo Du Pres on the hit ABC daytime drama.

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D.C. Real Worlders move in, get told to "go home"

Andy Dehnart

3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

The Real World D.C.--or will it be The Real World Washington, D.C.?--cast moved in Thursday, and already the cast members encountered some residents who aren't thrilled by their presence. Real World DC Watch has photos from above and cast member descriptions. While one woman made her way to the house, The Anti-Real World DC blog says "cameramen were literally shoving people out of the way to film her walking alone up the street," and reports that someone on the street yelled at her, "20th and S is that way, now go home." In front of the Dupont Circle-area house, DCist has photos of the media…
Ratings up as Bachelorette 5's Ed returns, Jake accuses Wes of having a secret girlfriend

Andy Dehnart

3 Jul 2009 | 3:52 am

The Bachelorette 5 is nearing its end--there are two more episodes until the reunion, and then the finale airs July 27--and while Jillian Harris's quest for a man hasn't yet come close to the drama that her suitor Jason Mesnick caused on The Bachelor 13, there have been interesting developments as one cast member has accused another--one who seems to be using the show for publicity--of having a secret girlfriend. And that happened while another contestant, Ed Swiderski, returned after having quit the show. On Monday's episode, one of the (current) four remaining contestants, Wes Hayden, was…
America's Got Talent is summer's most-watched show again as scripted shows have more viewers than Wipeout, SYTYCD

Andy Dehnart

3 Jul 2009 | 3:50 am

The return of America's Got Talent has given NBC summer's top-rated series, a familiar place for the show and an unfamiliar place for NBC, which has been in the ratings toilet for some time now. Last week, the debut was the most-watched show, with Wipeout coming in 10th place and So You Think You Can Dance just behind and tied for 11th among all shows that aired that week. One year ago, reality shows fared better: Wipeout was in second place and SYTYCD was in sixth. But the talent show remains on top, and ratings even improved this week, as on Tuesday it "became the most-watched show of the…
Six Survivor cast members "will share in" Darfur suffering by fasting for three days

Andy Dehnart

2 Jul 2009 | 4:20 pm

Five former Survivor cast members--Palau's Coby Archa, Kimberly Mullen, and Janu Tornell; Vanuatu's Scout Cloud Lee; and Australia's Michael Skupin--will fast for the next three days, drinking only water in solidarity as part of the Darfur Fast for Life campaign. (A sixth, Paula's Wanda Shirk, is fasting and blogging along with the five but isn't mentioned in a press release.) They announced in a press release--disingenuously titled "Cast of Survivor Announces...," as if they somehow represent the hundreds of people who've appeared on the show over 18 seasons--that what they went through on…
Cliques will compete for immunity; challenge losers punished; viewers vote for food restriction

Andy Dehnart

2 Jul 2009 | 5:26 am

The Big Brother 11 clique twist was revealed yesterday, but more details are emerging, ones that make the show seem very, very familiar. In a telephone interview with We Love Big Brother, executive producer Allison Grodner discusses this season's clique twist, but also talks about how that will affect the game play, which now resembles another CBS show a bit more than it did before. Grodner said, "This is still, I want to stress, an individual game. But what we've created is a system in which you want vie to be in the in crowd. If your clique is the in crowd for the week, by winning Head of…

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NBC TODAY Show - Towns Cutting Back On Fireworks Displays

3 Jul 2009 | 2:40 pm

July 3: Towns across America are cutting back on fireworks displays in an effort to save money. NBC News' Kevin Tibbles reports.Added: July 03, 2009Air date: July 03, 2009Duration: 02:02
NBC TODAY Show - Final Images Of Michael Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 2:40 pm

July 3: TODAY’s Natalie Morales talks with MSNBC.com’s Courtney Hazlett and Dr. Roshini Raj of Health magazine about videotaped dress rehearsals from Michael Jackson’s ill-fated comeback concert tour.Added: July 03, 2009Air date: July 03, 2009Duration: 07:38
NBC TODAY Show - ‘Justice In Megan’s Name’

3 Jul 2009 | 2:40 pm

July 3: Tina Meier, whose 13-year-old daughter Megan committed suicide after being taunted online, tells TODAY’s Natalie Morales that she is disappointed that neighbor Lori Drew won’t be going to jail.Added: July 03, 2009Air date: July 03, 2009Duration: 06:32
NBC TODAY Show - ‘Ice Age,’ The Sequel

3 Jul 2009 | 2:40 pm

July 3: Gene Shalit steps into the Critic’s Corner to review the animated children’s movie, “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.”Added: July 03, 2009Air date: July 03, 2009Duration: 02:26
NBC TODAY Show - Move Over Big Mac

3 Jul 2009 | 2:40 pm

July 3: McDonald’s rolls out its biggest burger ever. Made from angus beef, the angus burger with bacon and cheese comes with 700 calories and a price of nearly $4. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports.Added: July 03, 2009Air date: July 03, 2009Duration: 02:46

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Jessica Simpson: Fever Chart!

3 Jul 2009 | 9:17 am

Now that she's got yet another reality series, VH1's The Price of Beauty, Jessica Simpson proves once again that America loves a reformed person better than somebody who never sinned in the first place. Though she's got genuine talent as a singer and ditzy actress, that's not really why she's a star. What distinguishes her from all the other dumb blonds is how very exceptionally, publicly dumb she is.She's an ongoing crime against common sense, a wriggly indictment of Texas education. What…
A Salute To "American" Television

2 Jul 2009 | 1:33 pm

July Fourth is a time to reflect on what unites us as Americans. TV watching, of course, is practically the new national pastime, and if you're putting the word America or American in the title of your show, it suggests that you have the ambition of reflecting our values in some way. What can we learn about our country from some of these current or recent "American" series? American Idol: It stands to reason that the most popular show in the U.S. would have to be the most American, by…
Bachelor's Jason Mesnick: We Will "Absolutely" Get Married

2 Jul 2009 | 10:40 am

Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney are doing just fine, thank you. The Bachelor couple turned up Thursday on Good Morning America -- interestingly, the new workplace of Mesnick's ex-fiance Melissa Rycroft -- to update viewers who probably don't care anymore on the status of their 5-month relationship. Mesnick said the couple will "absolutely someday" get married, while Malaney sat and smiled through most of the interview. The interviewer, by the way, gave the pair a bit of the Al Roker-Speidi…
Hilary Duff Joining Cast of Gossip Girl

1 Jul 2009 | 2:26 pm

Hilary Duff is trying to ruin Gossip Girl. Nooooooo!!!! Doesn't she have a development deal with NBC? Does even the fourth-place network not want Duff's stuff?!Like it or not, the onetime Disney Channel tween star will show up on Gossip Girl Oct. 5 as Olivia Burke, a movie star who enrolls at NYU to get a taste of normal college life. (Sounds like the plot of an ABC Family movie, no?) Olivia will conveniently be roommates with Vanessa and predictably hook up with Dan Humphrey, and you can…
The Bachelorette: Michael Defends Wes

1 Jul 2009 | 9:13 am

Nice guys always finish last, right? The Bachelorette reject Michael Stagliano, who won hearts -- if not Jillian's -- with his heartbreakingly sincere exit speech on Monday, spoke to reporters this morning.Do you really think that you fell in love with Jillian? I think when you get out of the show, there's definitely a moment of, wait a minute. What was that? It's a hypersensitive situation to meet someone. Jillian's the only girl you see for six weeks. So that has to be stated, but to this…

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Fox Airing Jacko's Simpsons episode Sunday

3 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

Network gets permission to broadcast Michael Jackson's guest appearance on long-running 'toon.
Warren Fox back from beyond grave?

3 Jul 2009 | 8:55 am

Hollyoaks' Ash Roy will pretend to be the late Warren Fox in forthcoming episodes.
Cowell: SuBo's music is fantastic

3 Jul 2009 | 8:55 am

Simon Cowell has revealed he is delighted with the results of Susan Boyle's first day in the recording studio.
Eviction looms for BB housemate

3 Jul 2009 | 8:55 am

Halfwit and Sree are due to face the boot after being nominated for eviction by fellow Big Brother housemates.
Dawn French's 'body blindness'

3 Jul 2009 | 8:55 am

Dawn French has claimed she suffers from a medical condition she calls "body blindness" that prevents her wanting to lose weight.

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More on Claire’s College Relationships, Nathan’s Past

Sam

2 Jul 2009 | 8:07 am

Michael Ausiello over at Entertainment Weekly has written two more scoops on the upcoming Heroes Season 4 (set to premiere in September), including more information on Claire’s relationship with her roommie (and yes, it appears to be of the romantic variety), and something about Nathan’s childhood. He also has the definitive word from Hayden Panettiere [...]
Hayden Panettiere on Season 4, Fuller, and The Carnival

Sam

29 Jun 2009 | 10:23 am

Everyone’s favorite former cheerleader (Claire seems to have left her pompom days behind her after leaving high school for college) recently did the promo rounds for her new romantic comedy “I Love You Beth Cooper”, and of course there were questions about Heroes Season 4. She speaks about Bryan Fuller leaving (again), what’s in store [...]
Grunberg Promises, Quinto and his Dog, Episode 3 Title, Season 4 Premiere Date

Sam

25 Jun 2009 | 9:05 am

Bummed about Bryan Fuller ditching Heroes once again? Michael Ausiello at EW went to Greg Grunberg, who promises him the best Heroes season ever. Then again, what else is he gonna say? Meanwhile, there’s a very odd video of Zachary Quinto making the rounds, and we now know (thanks to reader ashok lad) that the [...]
Confirmed: Bryan Fuller Has Left Heroes AGAIN! – UPDATED

Sam

22 Jun 2009 | 1:50 pm

Scroll down for the latest update. WTH? According to the guys over at Aint it Cool News, a “convincing anonymous source” has told them that Bryan Fuller has once again left Heroes. According to AICN’s source, Fuller’s last day was Tuesday of last week, and his parking space on the Heroes lot has been empty [...]
More Heroes at Comic Con Info, Claire’s College Set Pics

Sam

18 Jun 2009 | 6:34 pm

So are the guys of Heroes attending Comic Con ‘09 or not? We’ve heard a lot of mixed messages from the crew, in particular producer Tim Kring, but hopefully this will clear it up. According to E! Online, they have gotten confirmation from NBC that Heroes will now front a small panel on Saturday, with [...]

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She's a Mother: Cobie Smulders Welcomes Baby Girl

3 Jul 2009 | 11:10 am

Shaelyn Cado Killam has met her mother — and it's actress Cobie Smulders. Smulders, a star of CBS' How I Met Your Mother, gave birth to her daughter on May 16, People reports. It is the first child for Smulders and her fiancé Taran Killam. Read about more celebrity babies Smulders announced her pregnancy ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Cobie Smulders
Online Lottery Announced for Jackson's Public Memorial

3 Jul 2009 | 10:03 am

An online lottery will distribute only 17,500 tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial service at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Tuesday. Registration for the lottery at StaplesCenter.com ends at 9 pm/ET on Saturday. Eleven thousand fans will receive a seat in the Staples Center; the remaining 6,500 will be able to watch a simulcast from the neighboring Nokia Theater, said Tim Leiweke, CEO of sports and entertainment promoter AEG. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Michael Jackson
Piper Perabo Spies Covert Role in New USA Series

3 Jul 2009 | 8:22 am

Piper Perabo has landed the lead role in Covert Affairs, a USA Network spy-thriller pilot expected to be ordered to series later this month. Perabo will play Annie Walker, a top-shelf CIA trainee who excels at every skill, says the Hollywood Reporter. Review all of TVGuide.com's casting news The next key role to be filled is that of ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Piper Perabo
Behind the Scenes of Bon Jovi's Iran Video

2 Jul 2009 | 7:17 pm

"It was fate," music producer Don Was says of the recording of a special version of "Stand By Me" by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Iranian musician Andy Madadian as a tribute to the people of Iran in the wake of their turbulent national elections. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Jon Bon JoviDon WasRichie Sambora
Ed McMahon Remembered at Special Tribute

2 Jul 2009 | 1:16 pm

Ed McMahon was honored by dozens of friends, family and celebrities, including Tom Arnold, who said the late Tonight Show sidekick was someone "100 percent of the people liked."Arnold, who worked with McMahon on the 1997 WB sitcom The Tom Show, joked about McMahon's reunion with talk-show king Johnny Carson in heaven.Check out the greatest TV sidekicks of all time"Hey, Johnny, great news: I brought Farrah (Fawcett) and Michael Jackson with me. We're gonna have a hell of a show tonight," Arnold said at the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences tribute in Los Angeles on Wednesday.Other…

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The 9 Least Urgent 9-1-1 Emergency Calls

Dan Hopper

2 Jul 2009 | 12:24 pm

You think the guy calling 9-1-1 the other day because McDonald’s didn’t give him the correct amount of change was bad? As this group of videos can attest, people using 9-1-1 for non-emergencies has been a staple of local news and internet hilarity since the beginning of time (yes, literally). Here are our favorite 9 examples of hilarious 9-1-1 pseudo-emergencies. (Why 9? To honor 9-1-1, of course. Also we’re lazy): 9. Dead From Pot Brownies: 8. Mayo AND Mustard 7. Elephant On The Loose Simpsons did it! 6. No Lemonade at Burger King 5. Out Of McNuggets (Sequel: McNugget Woman…
Celebrate America The Way Our Forefathers Intended: Watch Evel Knievel Jump Things

Tom Ganjamie

2 Jul 2009 | 12:07 pm

This 4th of July, when you will probably be microwaving hot dogs because it’s raining too much to grill outside, why not take a few moments to honor one of our country’s greatest heroes: Evel Knievel. The man loved America so much he was willing to get on a motorcycle and jump 14 Greyhound buses without hesitation. That’s more than many of us can say (I’ll only jump like two buses for my country). Here are some choice Evel Knievel jumps embedded below. Have a safe 4th of July, everyone!
Neil Patrick To Host Emmys In Rare “Actually Smart” Award Show Decision

Dan Hopper

2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

Fresh off the heels of last year’s legendary “Five Reality Show Hosts” debacle, the Emmys are on the verge of making a bold, actually smart decision for this year’s host, a rare, looked-down-upon occurrence in the Awards Show biz also known as “Pullin’ a smartie”: Thesp Neil Patrick Harris is in the midst of cutting a deal with CBS and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to host the 61st annual kudos on Sept. 20. Insiders cautioned that the deal is not yet completed, but all sides are working toward setting Harris as this year’s…
Is There Anything Computer Generated Babies CAN’T Do??

Tom Ganjamie

2 Jul 2009 | 10:01 am

You know that scene in Ghostbusters when Gozer tells the guys to choose their “destructor” and then Venkman tells them to clear their minds but Ray accidentally thinks about the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Gozer becomes a giant Stay Puft Marshmallow Man? [Sorry, forgot to say "Spoiler Alert" for all our readers in 1984] Well, if I’m ever in that situation (it could happen), I’m afraid New York City will be destroyed by a giant rollerskating baby thanks to this new Evian ad: [via Buzzfeed]
CNN Investigates: MJ’s Bubbles In Star Chimp Retirement Home

Dan Hopper

2 Jul 2009 | 9:45 am

In one of the hardest-hitting pieces of investigative journalism Anderson Cooper 360 has ever produced, a reporter caught up with Bubbles the Chimp at a retirement home for retired star-apes and didn’t pull any punches with his questions — if you’ve been dying to know what Bubbles likes to eat for lunch or whether Michael ever came to visit him (and I know I have), then this thrilling exposé is a must-watch: (via Dlisted)

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Palin to step down as Alaska governor

3 Jul 2009 | 2:05 pm

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is expected to announce Friday that she will not seek a second term, a Republican source close to Palin tells CNN.
Economy taking bang out of July Fourth

3 Jul 2009 | 12:03 pm

What's a July Fourth celebration without fireworks? Many cities across the United States will find out Saturday.
Sanford spending holiday with family in Florida

3 Jul 2009 | 11:36 am

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford left the Governor's Mansion on Friday to visit with his family in Florida, his office said.
America's healthiest beach and lake getaways

3 Jul 2009 | 10:47 am

We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.
Napolitano in Pakistan to talk homeland security

3 Jul 2009 | 10:41 am

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on a visit to Pakistan, discussed with Pakistani leaders the fight against terrorism, as well as how the two countries share information, she said Friday.

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‘SYTYCD’ down to Top 12!

msartwel@lohud.com

2 Jul 2009 | 7:12 pm

Who knew ? American apparently loves tin foil aliens more than sexy vampires. Which means that for the first time in weeks, Jason and Caitlin weren’t in danger. (Caitlin seemed stunned to learn they were actually safe, didn’t she?) And for some reason, “SYTYCD” fans, you really, really don’t like Kayla. Luckily, the judges saw fit to keep Kayla on the show, because hello?, she’s amazing. They kept partner Kupono, too. Phillip and Jeanine were saved as well – and like Mary, I can’t figure out how you people liked their inferior Broadway and tango…
A Malden farewell

msartwel@lohud.com

2 Jul 2009 | 1:31 pm

Couldn’t help but be saddened by the passing of Karl Malden, along with all the recent celebrity losses. My sisters and I would always watch “The Streets of San Francisco,” in part because they were in love with Michael Douglas. Malden, however, was terrific there as in everything. I’m glad some bloggers have mentioned his demonic sheriff in the underrated western “One-Eyed Jacks,” as his best performance, though. There he once again played against Brando (in his only directorial effort.) Malden excelled at decent guys like Mitch in “A Streetcar Named…
Hilary Duff becomes a ‘Gossip Girl’

msartwel@lohud.com

2 Jul 2009 | 8:30 am

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that the former Lizzy McGuire is indeed joining the cast of “Gossip Girl” for multiple episodes next season. Duff will play a movie star who just wants to be a regular college girl at NYU. (Is Hollywood life really that hard?) She’ll be Vanessa’s new roommate. (Sigh, I’d hoped V had disappeared somewhere along her Eastern European vacay with Nate..) And according to E! Online, Duff also may be a possible love interest for Dan Humphrey. It seems that Mr. Clueless will have no idea she’s famous. Will you be glad to see Ms.
‘SYTYCD’ Top 14 perform … and Katie Holmes stops by!

msartwel@lohud.com

2 Jul 2009 | 5:57 am

My, my, it was an action-packed two hours on “So You Think You Can Dance.” Mia made Brandon cry. An alien tried to impregnate Jason. Nigel confirmed that Katie Holmes will indeed do a song-and-dance number on the July 23 episode, the show’s 100th. It’s in honor of the launch of a new charity, the Dizzy Feet Foundation, that will give dance scholarships to at-risk and underprivileged kids. (More on that later.) Now, I hate to rain on the parade after that warm-and-fuzzy announcement, but one other thing happened last night, too. The show all but announced that…
Revealing Red John

msartwel@lohud.com

1 Jul 2009 | 2:09 pm

I’ve been spending more time watching “The Mentalist” of late, and I must say I find myself in the camp of viewers who think Rosalind is not the girlfriend of serial killer Red John but Red John him (her) self. Think about it: Rosalind is a redhead. John could be a boyfriend’s name, a maternal surname or a nickname. The blue-and-white teacup balanced on the TV where Red gets his (her) joliies watching the victims (s)he tortures is the same as the set in Rosalind’s house. Plus, Rosalind could easily pretend to be blind to suggest that she is just another victim of…

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Rumer Willis to Make an Appearance on 90210

kcmemail@lycos.com

3 Jul 2009 | 2:58 pm

The gorgeous daughter of Demi and Bruce, Rumer Willis will appear on an episode of 90210 in the upcoming season. The raven-haired beauty has made guest spot appearances on Army Wives and CSI among other projects, so she’s no stranger to syndicated TV. In Beverly Hills, she’ll become homosexual Gia. The character works for the school’s Blaze News, the paper for West Beverly Hills High. According to reports, she’ll appear in only one episode. Tags: (T), (T), (T), (T), (T) Read More | LA Times
American Idol Gives Simon Cowell a Raise

kcmemail@lycos.com

30 Jun 2009 | 6:03 pm

According to the New York Post, judge Simon Cowell has been offered at least $100 million to continue with American Idol in the upcoming season - a huge hike from the paltry $34 million he made from the show in 2009. Idol, by the way, makes around $900 million every year, so the huge raise shouldn’t put too much strain on the reality show. Looks like all Cowell’s talking about leaving the show had an effect - no way is Idol about to let him walk. Tags: (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T) Read More | Vote for the Worst
TV on DVD: June 30, 2009

kcmemail@lycos.com

29 Jun 2009 | 11:39 am

Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this Tuesday. Blue Murder (Set 4) Eastbound & Down (Season 1) Entourage (Season 5) Eureka (Season 3) Extreme Trains (Season 1) Hi-5 (Season 2) The IT Crowd (Season 2) Jockeys MonsterQuest (Season 3, Set 1) Parker Lewis Can’t Lose (Season 1) Princess Protection Program Continue reading TV on DVD: June 30, 2009 Tags: (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T) Read More…
Janet Jackson Makes Appearance at BET Awards

kcmemail@lycos.com

28 Jun 2009 | 10:39 pm

Tonight at the 2009 BET Awards, a very special guest helped pay tribute to the King of Pop. For the first time since Michael Jackson’s death, his younger sister stepped out in public to address his fans. “My entire family wanted to be here tonight, but it was just too painful so they elected me to speak with all of you. I’m going to keep it very short, but I’d just like to say that to you - Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family, and he will forever live in all of our hearts,” Janet stated. “On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all your…
This Week on TV (6/29-7/5)

kcmemail@lycos.com

28 Jun 2009 | 12:02 pm

(You can view TV Envy’s Programming Schedule here.) MONDAY (6/29) The Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family, 8pm): “Ben tries to figure out where he fits in Amy’s life.” Well, the role of babysitter is always open. Jon & Kate Plus Eight (TLC, 9pm): “Previously unseen footage of the Gosselin’s early years is featured.” Misty water-colored memories of the way they were…. Cake Boss (TLC, 10pm): “Buddy creates an ornate wedding cake filled wtih live birds.” Watch out - that might not be fondant…

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Who was the last customer on CHEERS?

KEN LEVINE

2 Jul 2009 | 8:55 pm

Thanks for your Friday questions. Here are four more:From Bob Sassone:Who was it who played the last customer at Cheers, the one who Sam told the bar was closed? I have a friend who insists it was someone famous but I say it was just part of the crew/cast/behind the scenes people.That final customer was agent Bob Broder. He represented the Charles Brothers, Jimmy Burrows, and more importantly, me and my partner. Bob was instrumental in getting the show on the air and keeping it on the air. Also, he was (and still is) the best agent we ever had.From another Bob -- Summers:Do networks really…
100 things...

KEN LEVINE

1 Jul 2009 | 8:55 pm

I’m working on my new book, 100 ‘100 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE” BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU DIE.I’m still researching but here are some:100 Suicide Notes to Write Before You Die100 Paula Marshall Pilots to Watch Before You Die.100 Doorbells Jehovah’s Witnesses Need to Ring Before They Die.100 “Best of Sinatra” Albums to Buy Before You Die.100 Episodes of SILVER SPOONS to Watch Before You Die.100 Lines to Wait On at Disneyworld Before You Die.100 Wedding Gift Crock Pots to Return Before You Die.100 Susan Boyle YouTubes to Watch Before You Die.100 HBO Channels To Order Before You…
Attention mourners: Michael Jackson will have public viewing!

KEN LEVINE

30 Jun 2009 | 8:03 pm

This just in, the Michael Jackson show continues, even in death.The family is reporting that there will soon be a public viewing at his Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara. I’m sure it will be a tasteful affair. No one would be so crass as to sell t-shirts, jackets, posters, candles, CD’s, silver gloves, post cards, hyperbaric oxygen chambers, DVD’s, memorial baseball caps, webkinz, Captain EO masks, Michael Jackson action figures, Michael Jackson as California Raisin action figures, authorized biographies, Michael Jackson Mastercards, Wiz soundtracks, Jackson 5 lunch pails, underwear,…
TEN Best Picture nominees. Really????

KEN LEVINE

29 Jun 2009 | 8:50 pm

Hey, good news! There’s now a chance TRANSFORMERS II can be nominated for an Oscar as Best Picture of the Year! Same for LAND OF THE LOST. There will now be ten nominees for Best Picture instead of five. Hollywood is still reeling from this “bombshell” (as Academy President Sid Ganis put it).Why the change?Ratings for the Oscarcast suck. The all-important young people aren’t watching. So the Academy is changing their long-standing policy to be more like the MTV Movie Awards.The argument of course, is moviegoers don’t care about the Oscars because the nominees are all art films,…
Sky Saxon

KEN LEVINE

28 Jun 2009 | 8:55 pm

Okay, it’s been a lonnnnng weekend of non-stop Michael Jackson articles, tributes, debates, speculation, and those damn helicopters over my house. But it’s time we take a moment to remember the other rock notable who passed away last Thursday as well. Sky Saxon of the Seeds.No, he wasn’t the King of Pop but he was the King of the L.A. Garage Band and a kingdom is a kingdom, right? The Seeds had one big national hit in the mid 60s, “Pushin’ Too Hard”. But in L.A. they had several more including “Can’t Seem to Make You Mine” and “Mr. Farmer”.I have to admit I loved this…

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Win tickets to see Neko Case at Meijer Gardens as part of concert series

John Gonzalez | The Grand Rapids Press

2 Jul 2009 | 11:51 am

Grand Rapids Press File PhotoNeco Case performs July 16 at Meijer Gardens. All summer long I'm giving away tickets to every concert at Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. This week I have tickets to see indie-rock singer Neko Case,...
B-93 Birthday Bash joins the Twitter world

John Gonzalez | The Grand Rapids Press

19 Jun 2009 | 12:28 pm

Share your Birthday Bash tweets using #bash17 this weekend.
Win tickets to see Indigo Girls, The Wallflowers at Meijer Gardens

John Gonzalez | The Grand Rapids Press

18 Jun 2009 | 1:50 am

Grand Rapids Press File PhotoIndigo Girls Amy Ray, left, and Emily Saliers perform at Frederik Meijer Gardens in 2004. All summer long we're giving away tickets to all the concerts at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. This week, I...
Press entertainment editor tweets as his minivan goes up in flames

John Gonzalez | The Grand Rapds Press

15 Jun 2009 | 8:22 pm

Courtesy Photos | Sheri TothFire spreads from the minivan on the right to Press Entertainment Editor John Gonzalez's minvan as Grand Rapids firefighters respond. Ouside of my glamorous life as Press Entertainment Editor, I spend all of my spare time...
Win tickets to see The Avett Brothers at Meijer Gardens concert series

John Gonzalez | The Grand Rapids Press

11 Jun 2009 | 9:12 am

The Avett Brothers The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park's popular concert series kicked off Wednesday night with the blues/rock/jazz of the Derek Trucks Band, and the 1,000-plus fans on hand -- including me -- left raving about the show,...

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Justine Bateman Resigns From SAG Board "To Speak Freely" About Decision-Making

Nikki Finke

3 Jul 2009 | 4:20 pm

From: Justine Bateman Date: July 1, 2009 To: Karen Borell Subject: Board Resignation To All, I am resigning my position as SAG National Board member and withdrawing my bid for re-election effective immediately. I initially ran for the Board 3 years ago to affect a change in three areas: the almost non-functioning web-site, the poor agent-relations, and the seeming absence of [...]
Charlize Theron Signs With WME

Nikki Finke

3 Jul 2009 | 2:06 pm

EXCLUSIVE: I'm told that CAA, UTA, and WME were in a feeding frenzy for the Oscar-winning actress, who has long been with manager J.J. Harris and didn't have an agent. She's one of the few Hollywood female stars who in the right vehicle can open a movie.
Thursday Box Office: 'Ice Age 3D' Nearly Ties 'Transformers 2'; 'Public Enemies' #3

Nikki Finke

2 Jul 2009 | 11:02 pm

THURSDAY PM/FRIDAY AM: Here are the Top 5 movies with Thursday's strong domestic grosses across the board, plus 3-day Fourth Of July weekend and 5-day extended holiday estimates: 1. Paramount's Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen $11.6M (+6%) 3-day $40M, 5-day $60M 2. Fox's Ice Age 3-D: Dawn Of The Dinasaurs $11.5M (-18%) 3-day $45M, 5-day $70M 3. Universal's Public [...]
VIDEO: Franken "Lost His Sense Of Humor"

Nikki Finke

2 Jul 2009 | 5:30 pm

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Cash & Carey: News Corp's $40M Man?

Nikki Finke

2 Jul 2009 | 3:57 pm

The two Big Media companies with the worst reputations for both underpaying its employees and pennypinching everyone else are the Walt Disney Co and News Corp. So it continually outrages me how both these corporations overpay their top two bosses. Disney CEO Bob Iger ranks #3 among the 10 highest-paid CEOs for 2008 at Standard [...]

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She's a Mother: Cobie Smulders Welcomes Baby Girl

3 Jul 2009 | 11:10 am

Shaelyn Cado Killam has met her mother — and it's actress Cobie Smulders. Smulders, a star of CBS' How I Met Your Mother, gave birth to her daughter on May 16, People reports. It is the first child for Smulders and her fiancé Taran Killam. Read about more celebrity babies Smulders announced her pregnancy ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Cobie Smulders
Online Lottery Announced for Jackson's Public Memorial

3 Jul 2009 | 10:03 am

An online lottery will distribute only 17,500 tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial service at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Tuesday. Registration for the lottery at StaplesCenter.com ends at 9 pm/ET on Saturday. Eleven thousand fans will receive a seat in the Staples Center; the remaining 6,500 will be able to watch a simulcast from the neighboring Nokia Theater, said Tim Leiweke, CEO of sports and entertainment promoter AEG. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Michael Jackson
Piper Perabo Spies Covert Role in New USA Series

3 Jul 2009 | 8:22 am

Piper Perabo has landed the lead role in Covert Affairs, a USA Network spy-thriller pilot expected to be ordered to series later this month. Perabo will play Annie Walker, a top-shelf CIA trainee who excels at every skill, says the Hollywood Reporter. Review all of TVGuide.com's casting news The next key role to be filled is that of ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Piper Perabo
Behind the Scenes of Bon Jovi's Iran Video

2 Jul 2009 | 7:17 pm

"It was fate," music producer Don Was says of the recording of a special version of "Stand By Me" by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Iranian musician Andy Madadian as a tribute to the people of Iran in the wake of their turbulent national elections. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Jon Bon JoviDon WasRichie Sambora
Ed McMahon Remembered at Special Tribute

2 Jul 2009 | 1:16 pm

Ed McMahon was honored by dozens of friends, family and celebrities, including Tom Arnold, who said the late Tonight Show sidekick was someone "100 percent of the people liked."Arnold, who worked with McMahon on the 1997 WB sitcom The Tom Show, joked about McMahon's reunion with talk-show king Johnny Carson in heaven.Check out the greatest TV sidekicks of all time"Hey, Johnny, great news: I brought Farrah (Fawcett) and Michael Jackson with me. We're gonna have a hell of a show tonight," Arnold said at the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences tribute in Los Angeles on Wednesday.Other…

Filming In Brooklyn
What’s Filming Thursday?

Amy

2 Jul 2009 | 8:43 am

Please note: location listings are based on on tips, permits, and no parking signs, and are generally unconfirmed. Weather, schedule changes, and many other factors could affect the timing and locations of the shoots listed. If you can confirm any of the info listed below, please shoot me an email or leave a comment so [...]
What’s Filming Wednesday?

Amy

1 Jul 2009 | 8:58 am

Please note: location listings are based on on tips, permits, and no parking signs, and are generally unconfirmed. Weather, schedule changes, and many other factors could affect the timing and locations of the shoots listed. If you can confirm any of the info listed below, please shoot me an email or leave a comment so [...]
Very late filming notice

Amy

30 Jun 2009 | 8:01 pm

OK, since this site relies so heavily on reader tips, I get really pissed at myself when someone takes the trouble to send me a tip - with several pictures no less - and I forget to post about it. But due to a day of travel and a last-minute laptop switch, I forgot to [...]
What’s Filming Tuesday?

Amy

29 Jun 2009 | 9:36 pm

Please note: location listings are based on on tips, permits, and no parking signs, and are generally unconfirmed. Weather, schedule changes, and many other factors could affect the timing and locations of the shoots listed. If you can confirm any of the info listed below, please shoot me an email or leave a comment so [...]
What’s Filming Monday?

Amy

29 Jun 2009 | 10:01 am

Please note: location listings are based on on tips, permits, and no parking signs, and are generally unconfirmed. Weather, schedule changes, and many other factors could affect the timing and locations of the shoots listed. If you can confirm any of the info listed below, please shoot me an email or leave a comment so [...]

The Wørd: A Colbert Blog for Catholic It-Getters
Pardon the Dust

Diane

9 Jun 2009 | 4:28 pm

Hello folks! It’s been a while. I’ve spent a good bit of the past few months trying to give Job a run for his money. As a result, the site is going through some reconstruction. I’ve moved it back to WordPress.com. Regrettably, that move means sacrificing the lovely embedded flash videos and settling for some snazzy links back to ColbertNation.com. Comedy Central has done a remarkable job of putting the full show archive online. I’ll go in and sweep up the debris bit by bit. In the meantime, Stephen is over in Iraq this week, raising awareness of the war and support for…
The Colbert Report Chaplain

Diane

24 Feb 2009 | 6:18 am

Looks like Jesuit Fr. Jim Martin has been upgraded from “friend of the show” to “chaplain.” Fr. Martin’s background in the financial world made him a perfect choice to explain why people seem to be flocking back to church in tough economic times (”and not just because communion counts as a meal”). It was an excellent segment and reminded me why I watch The Report “religiously” and also why I do this blog. Here’s the clip: .cc_box a:hover…
Heresy or just a lie?

Diane

6 Feb 2009 | 5:24 pm

The latest installment in “Yahweh or No Way” was definitely worth waiting for. The Super Bowl, the White House replica in Atlanta, and the pope’s reinstatement of Bishop Richard Williamson, one of a group of four excoommunicated bishops of the Society of Pius X. Undoubtedly the controversy will die down. The Vatican has clearly distanced itself from Williamson’s views. But I breathed a sigh of relief at Stephen’s decree on the decision. .cc_box a:hover…
Yahweh or No Way?

Diane

9 Jan 2009 | 12:29 pm

Happy New Year! We’ve got a whole new segment, folks, and it’s too much fun. I especially like the graphic for the “No Way” vote. And the reference to Joe the Deity! .cc_box a:hover .cc_home{background:url(’http://www.comedycentral.com/comedycentral/video/assets/syndicated-logo-over.png’) !important;}.cc_links a{color:#b9b9b9;text-decoration:none;}.cc_show a{color:#707070;text-decoration:none;}.cc_title a{color:#868686;text-decoration:none;}.cc_links a:hover{color:#67bee2;text-decoration:underline;} The Colbert ReportMon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c…
“Can I Interest You in Hanukkah?”

Diane

19 Dec 2008 | 1:16 pm

This article in today’s New York Times on interfaith families celebrating the December feasts reminded me to put up the clip of Jon and Stephen’s duet from the Colbert Christmas special. I found it interesting that most of the couples interviewed in the article were Jewish and Catholic (as are Jon Stewart and his wife). Or maybe not all that unusual given the New York demographics….. I love this song. It’s quite possibly my favorite from the special. Although I don’t think it’s quite fair that it focuses on the secular aspects of Hanukkah and the religious…

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Get Ready to Dance Your Ass Off!

Jaclyn Garfinkel

26 Jun 2009 | 11:20 am

-Photo Courtesy of Oxygen-Oxygen has come out with a totally new take on the reality dance competition genre, with the launch of Dance Your Ass Off, premiering Monday, June 29 at 10 pm.Twelve finalists -- weighing in at a combined total of nearly 3,000 pounds -- compete to lose the most weight as they, put nicely, dance their tushes off.Each contestant is paired with a professional dancer who will teach them weekly routines, ranging from ballroom to hip hop to pole dancing! Their final score will be a combination of the points they received from their dance and their weight loss for that…
The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Director's Cut

Jaclyn Garfinkel

19 Jun 2009 | 8:42 am

If you watched the director's cut of The Real Housewives of New Jersey's finale episode last night, you're probably thinking the same thing I am... "How the heck did I just re-watch an episode of a show that I just watched Tuesday night, and still love it oh so much?" At first I didn't know what to think about this "lost footage" episode, since I hadn't seen Bravo do anything like it before. After a few minutes of watching though, I decided that what Bravo had done was genius -- they broke down that dinner footage like it was a crime scene, showing each person's (originally unseen) reactions…
Army Wives Returns This Sunday

Jaclyn Garfinkel

4 Jun 2009 | 11:21 am

If you like getting sucked into good soapy dramas, then you're in luck -- the critically acclaimed Army Wives returns to Lifetime for its third season Sunday night at 10 pm. For all you hardcore fans out there, we've heard that this third season is going to echo much of what viewers loved about season one -- secrets, lies, affairs, friendships and all of the other melodrama that makes this show such a success. If you're checking out Army Wives for the first time, here's the scoop: The show follows a group of friends -- Claudia Joy, Roxy, Pamela, Roland and Denise -- who are all living with…
Relationship Problems? Let Them Get You on TV!

Jaclyn Garfinkel

3 Jun 2009 | 12:36 pm

This might be the best news I've heard all day - typical relationship issues (like your man leaving the toilet seat up) could now get you on TV!Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen Rakieten (The Oprah Winfrey Show) and the producers of Supernanny have partnered to create a new show called Marriage Ref. Celebrities, comedians and sports stars will play referee to couples' relationship problems and decide who's right and who's wrong.Think you need these judges in your life? Here's what the casting team is looking for:- Are you part of a long-term couple who has a longstanding relationship problem that needs…
The Real Gossip Girl: Bravo's NYC Prep

Jaclyn Garfinkel

2 Jun 2009 | 1:57 pm

Last night I went to see a screening of Bravo's new reality show, NYC Prep, and let me just tell you -- my jaw is still on the ground.The show centers on six kids who are pretty much carbon copies of the characters on Gossip Girl, except that there's one big difference -- these kids are real.And that's the scary part. These "key players in Manhattan's elite high school scene" have endless supplies of money, go clubbing (even though they're under 21), take car services everywhere, go out for $500 dinners, shop.... the list goes on. Oh, and you know that economic recession we're all feeling? It…

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Thin Dead Line

jackharkness

3 Jul 2009 | 5:32 am

Right, that's two down - one to go! By now you've no doubt listened to the two brand spanking new Torchwood radio adventures, that have been airing on BBC's Radio 4 station (Wednesday's "Asylum" and yesterday's "Golden Age"). Well, today's there's one final story to round off the series - "The Dead Line" and from the sounds of things, it's a corker!Don't forget, ahead of Children of Earth next week various media outlets are running stories regarding the series. SFX Magazine, for example, have published a lengthy interview with the show's creator, Russell T Davies (who, as ever, positively…
Takin' Over the Asylum

jackharkness

1 Jul 2009 | 6:32 am

Right now, at the very second I'm writing this, the first of three new Torchwood radio adventures is about to go out to listeners in the UK. It's called "Asylum" and it's by award winning playwright Anita Sullivan, and stars John, Eve and Gareth - reuniting them with Tom Price as the returning PC Andy Davidson.The official synopsis:When PC Andy arrests a teenager for shoplifting, he thinks it is going to be a routine case. Then he sees the weapon she is carrying and decides to call in the Torchwood team. Under questioning from Gwen, the girl remembers her name but little else, and when she…
They Punish the Earth Defenders

jackharkness

30 Jun 2009 | 9:36 am

John Barrowman is interviewed inside the latest edition of the Radio Times, which is out today. He talks about his disappointment at having Torchwood's third series cut down from thirteen to just five episodes: "I'm going to get a little political and I'll probably get into trouble for it," he says, "but... we were the most successful show on BBC 3, ever. We moved to BBC 2 because the ratings were so good; the ratings were great again and we were beating shows that had been on BBC 2 for a long time. The decision was made to go to BBC 1 - and then we were cut."He goes on, "The five episodes,…
T Minus 7 Days!

jackharkness

29 Jun 2009 | 10:27 am

It's only a week to go now until Torchwood: Children of Earth debuts on British television - and the good news for Australian fans is that the episodes show Down Under the exact same day (8:30pm on UKTV, don't you know). In the build up to launch, the BBC have released another trailer for the serial, that has been running inbetween a hell of a lot of post-watershed programming.Tomorrow's edition of the Radio Times is expected to have a Torchwood themed cover, and will have interviews with the cast and crew. Check back here tomorrow for a full report on what you'll find inside it.After that,…
A Little Bit of Cardiff in America

Tremas

28 Jun 2009 | 5:38 pm

So, dear readers, I have returned out of the ether to add the Yank's view of Torchwood, and I came across a great opportunity for anyone to learn a little bit more about Wales, home to Torchwood, amongst many exciting artisans and craftspeople.The 2009 Smithsonian Folk Life Festival in Washington, DC is featuring Wales this year as the country being showcased. The annual festival gives visitors a chance to learn all about Wales from attendants chosen by the Welsh Assembly to showcase the creativity and ingenuity of the Welsh people. From organic farmers, to animators, the festival offered…

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Miss Marple is back!

Lora Victorio

3 Jul 2009 | 3:00 am

Dame Agatha Christie remains the gold standard of mystery writers not only for her productivity -- the woman wrote 80 detective novels -- but also for her permanence. One could argue that Sherlock Holmes is the most universally famous detective, but Arthur Conan Doyle had but one iconic offspring while Christie had two -- Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. (Four if you count the wonderful Tommy and Tuppence; five if you add, and I do, Mr. Satterthwaite of the Harley Quin stories.) Of these, Poirot is probably the best known -- there are more than twice as many Poirot novels -- but Miss…
'So You Think You Can Dance': The kiss of death!

Claire Zulkey

2 Jul 2009 | 10:21 pm

Way to go, America and judges: Last night I couldn't figure out who on "So You Think You Can Dance" should go home, but I couldn't agree more with the decision. Before we got to the unpleasantness, the dancers performed a group number to "A Brand New Day" from "The Wiz" as choreographed by Tyce Diorio, and it was a joyous Broadway number (and probably a mini Michael Jackson tribute). As we got to the first part of eliminations, I was surprised to learn that Karla Garcia and Vitolio Jeune were in the bottom three instead of Randi Evans and Evan…
Aubrey O'Day's (possible) Las Vegas journey to (maybe) be recorded by VH1

Kate Aurthur

2 Jul 2009 | 6:29 pm

Aubrey O'Day has been hinting for months -- on Twitter and to MTV.com -- that she is about to embark on a new career path after being booted from Danity Kane. And that it will be chronicled by a reality show. The project would be her joining the "Peepshow" cast in Las Vegas -- she would take the role originated by Mel B., a.k.a. Scary Spice -- and it looks as if it's close to being official. In addition to being a frequent target of bloggy meanness, O'Day performed on Broadway last summer in "Hairspray" as Amber Von Tussle. And it is VH1 that would follow…
Neil Patrick Harris may host Emmys, though CBS won't confirm

Scott Collins

2 Jul 2009 | 2:24 pm

Neil Patrick Harris has no Emmys on his mantle, but it looks as if he'll be hosting the telecast come September. Harris, who has been twice nominated as the lovable heel Barney Stinson on CBS' comedy "How I Met Your Mother" and was formerly the child lead of "Doogie Howser, M.D.," is reportedly close to a deal to emcee the 61st annual prime-time Emmy ceremony Sept. 20. Variety broke the story. However, CBS, which is airing the Emmys, declined comment on the reports. A spokeswoman for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences referred a call to the network.
"So You Think You Can Dance": Chains, aliens and ballet shoes

Claire Zulkey

1 Jul 2009 | 9:27 pm

This has been the episode of "So You Think You Can Dance" that I've been waiting for all season. While I liked some performances more than others, I really enjoyed parts of every dance, which means I'm growing closer to the contestants, which means eliminations will be more difficult, which means the dancers are going to have to step it up more and the show can only get better. Thank goodness.I knew it would be a good episode with Mia Michaels sitting on the judges' panel. Cat Deeley (wearing a fun, flirty fuchsia dress with a black studded belt) asked Mia if she…

TVGuide.com: Breaking News
She's a Mother: Cobie Smulders Welcomes Baby Girl

3 Jul 2009 | 11:10 am

Shaelyn Cado Killam has met her mother — and it's actress Cobie Smulders. Smulders, a star of CBS' How I Met Your Mother, gave birth to her daughter on May 16, People reports. It is the first child for Smulders and her fiancé Taran Killam. Read about more celebrity babies Smulders announced her pregnancy ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Cobie Smulders
Online Lottery Announced for Jackson's Public Memorial

3 Jul 2009 | 10:03 am

An online lottery will distribute only 17,500 tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial service at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Tuesday. Registration for the lottery at StaplesCenter.com ends at 9 pm/ET on Saturday. Eleven thousand fans will receive a seat in the Staples Center; the remaining 6,500 will be able to watch a simulcast from the neighboring Nokia Theater, said Tim Leiweke, CEO of sports and entertainment promoter AEG. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Michael Jackson
Piper Perabo Spies Covert Role in New USA Series

3 Jul 2009 | 8:22 am

Piper Perabo has landed the lead role in Covert Affairs, a USA Network spy-thriller pilot expected to be ordered to series later this month. Perabo will play Annie Walker, a top-shelf CIA trainee who excels at every skill, says the Hollywood Reporter. Review all of TVGuide.com's casting news The next key role to be filled is that of ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Piper Perabo
Behind the Scenes of Bon Jovi's Iran Video

2 Jul 2009 | 7:17 pm

"It was fate," music producer Don Was says of the recording of a special version of "Stand By Me" by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Iranian musician Andy Madadian as a tribute to the people of Iran in the wake of their turbulent national elections. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Jon Bon JoviDon WasRichie Sambora
Ed McMahon Remembered at Special Tribute

2 Jul 2009 | 1:16 pm

Ed McMahon was honored by dozens of friends, family and celebrities, including Tom Arnold, who said the late Tonight Show sidekick was someone "100 percent of the people liked."Arnold, who worked with McMahon on the 1997 WB sitcom The Tom Show, joked about McMahon's reunion with talk-show king Johnny Carson in heaven.Check out the greatest TV sidekicks of all time"Hey, Johnny, great news: I brought Farrah (Fawcett) and Michael Jackson with me. We're gonna have a hell of a show tonight," Arnold said at the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences tribute in Los Angeles on Wednesday.Other…

No Fact Zone
Stephen Colbert in the Zeitgeist – July 3, 2009

Ann G

3 Jul 2009 | 2:37 pm

Greetings, Zoners, and happy July 4th weekend to our American friends! While Stephen and the TCR crew begin their much-deserved vacation, this seems like a good time to catch up on some of the news that’s been finding its way to me this week. So relax, kick back with your favorite beverage (the adult kind, if you’re legal) and enjoy your zeitgeist for July 3rd. Finally some Stonewall coverage… from Colbert – MediaMatters.org: Lamenting the lack of major media coverage of the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, this article notes that at least Stephen covered it on…
Six Degrees: John Oliver Edition

Tiger

3 Jul 2009 | 10:27 am

It hasn’t been very long since the last Six Degrees, but this John Oliver news is time sensitive, and I imagine it would be of interest to very many of you as you plan your summer weekends! John Oliver (Correspondent, The Daily Show with John Stewart) will be appearing at the Comix in New York City on Friday, July 24, Saturday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26. There will be two shows each night. You can visit this page to get further information and buy tickets. Although it is indeed rather expensive, but I highly recommend this show! Comix is relatively small, which gives it a very…
The Daily Show Toss Recap, week of 6/29/09

nerdygirl

3 Jul 2009 | 10:13 am

Before we go, let’s check in with our good friend Stephen Colbert of The Colbert Report… Greetings, Zoners, and happy Independence Day to our American Zoners (a day early). This week in Tosses, we revisited a rather familiar theme — Jon wants to do the Toss, but Stephen is too busy: Daily/Colbert – Stephen Is Busy: Stephen can’t talk to Jon because he’s going through a tunnel and trapped in a mineshaft. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
Mark Malkoff becomes Guinness World Record holder

DB

3 Jul 2009 | 9:18 am

Click here to see more pictures on Mark Malkoff's Flickr Page Congrats to friend of the blog Mark Malkoff, who just finished his one-month adventure living on an AirTran plane. Through his trips, he managed to snag the Guinness World Record of flights taken in a 30-day period – 134! That is so amazingly cool. Not as cool as having his picture on the side of a plane, but darn close. Mark has agreed to do an exclusive interview with us here at No Fact Zone. And we want YOUR help with the questions! Put any question you may have about Mark and his AirTran trip in the comments, and…
Episode 5091 (7/2/2009)

DB

3 Jul 2009 | 8:07 am

EPISODE NUMBER: 5091 (July 2, 2009) GUEST: Ed Viesturs SEGMENTS: The WØRD: Ban de Soleil, Colbert Report ReReport – Lost Treasures of Babylon VIDEOS: Thursday, July 2, 2009 What a wonderfully funny show to send us off towards a week of reruns! Did anyone notice that Stephen had a full head of hair when he was trying to interview the bottle of Demerol? And my favorite graphic of the night was the little hamster mustache. HA! I really enjoyed tonight’s WØRD. I am amazed at how violently opposed to environmental safety so many members of the House seem to be. Or, at the very least,…

TVGuide.com: Breaking News
She's a Mother: Cobie Smulders Welcomes Baby Girl

3 Jul 2009 | 11:10 am

Shaelyn Cado Killam has met her mother — and it's actress Cobie Smulders. Smulders, a star of CBS' How I Met Your Mother, gave birth to her daughter on May 16, People reports. It is the first child for Smulders and her fiancé Taran Killam. Read about more celebrity babies Smulders announced her pregnancy ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Cobie Smulders
Online Lottery Announced for Jackson's Public Memorial

3 Jul 2009 | 10:03 am

An online lottery will distribute only 17,500 tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial service at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Tuesday. Registration for the lottery at StaplesCenter.com ends at 9 pm/ET on Saturday. Eleven thousand fans will receive a seat in the Staples Center; the remaining 6,500 will be able to watch a simulcast from the neighboring Nokia Theater, said Tim Leiweke, CEO of sports and entertainment promoter AEG. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Michael Jackson
Piper Perabo Spies Covert Role in New USA Series

3 Jul 2009 | 8:22 am

Piper Perabo has landed the lead role in Covert Affairs, a USA Network spy-thriller pilot expected to be ordered to series later this month. Perabo will play Annie Walker, a top-shelf CIA trainee who excels at every skill, says the Hollywood Reporter. Review all of TVGuide.com's casting news The next key role to be filled is that of ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Piper Perabo
Behind the Scenes of Bon Jovi's Iran Video

2 Jul 2009 | 7:17 pm

"It was fate," music producer Don Was says of the recording of a special version of "Stand By Me" by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Iranian musician Andy Madadian as a tribute to the people of Iran in the wake of their turbulent national elections. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Jon Bon JoviDon WasRichie Sambora
Ed McMahon Remembered at Special Tribute

2 Jul 2009 | 1:16 pm

Ed McMahon was honored by dozens of friends, family and celebrities, including Tom Arnold, who said the late Tonight Show sidekick was someone "100 percent of the people liked."Arnold, who worked with McMahon on the 1997 WB sitcom The Tom Show, joked about McMahon's reunion with talk-show king Johnny Carson in heaven.Check out the greatest TV sidekicks of all time"Hey, Johnny, great news: I brought Farrah (Fawcett) and Michael Jackson with me. We're gonna have a hell of a show tonight," Arnold said at the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences tribute in Los Angeles on Wednesday.Other…

Kasterborous Doctor Who Site
News: Children of Earth: Reality Check

2 Jul 2009 | 1:23 pm

Russell T Davies' sees Torchwood: Children of Earth as a reality check for the UK, the USA, Australia - any of the western English speaking countries that look down on the chaos across Africa, Eastern Europe and so forth. From his earlier comments and his recent chat with The Stage, RTD is telling us that the humanitarian disasters that are seemingly worlds away from us could be just hours away. The whole point of what happens in this story — and sorry to get on a soapbox — is...
News: The Eighth podKast

2 Jul 2009 | 1:09 pm

It's been a long, long time coming, but Brian Terranova and Christian Cawley are pleased to finally announce the arrival of The Eighth podKast! We've been putting out podcast material for a few years now but they've unfortunately been very occasional due to some of the demands of doing comedy material in amongst the regular Doctor Who stuff. This time however we've gone for a straighter approach underpinned by our usual jovial and irreverent look at Doctor Who and even peppered the...
News: Bernice Summerfield.: The Inside Story

2 Jul 2009 | 12:57 pm

Bernice Summerfield: The Inside Story is available from August 2009, and tells the story of the genesis and development of the first successful Doctor Who spinoff - the continuing adventures of Professor Bernice Summerfield. Even before Big Finish began making Doctor Who adventures, one woman was already making her mark: Bernice Summerfield. Created by Paul Cornell, the space archaeologist first appeared in the Virgin New Adventures novels alongside the Seventh Doctor, and it was from these...
News: Doctor Who Adventures 122

2 Jul 2009 | 11:57 am

In this week’s Doctor Who Adventures magazine… … You will find some massive 3-D shocks in our incredible 3-D special! Just put on the free 3-D specs that come with the issue and you’ll be amazed at what monster scares you’ll find inside. Also this week, we reveal the second winner of our comic companion reader competition. The Doctor and his current companion, Heather, will be joined by this new mystery person in an adventure called Flight of the Giurgeax...
News: Australia Children of Earth

2 Jul 2009 | 5:38 am

With UK fans getting Torchwood: Children of Earth next week from July 6th and US audiences seeing the miniseries from July 20th, with only a rough airdate for Australian television things were a bit up in the air. It looks as though Australian fans are highly favoured however... with the proposed synchronised broadcast between BBC One and BBC America which offered the prospect of mere hours between the episodes on both sides of the Atlantic now shelved, Australian fans will get to see Day...

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Summer TV: Download Your July 2009 TV Calendar

theTVaddict

3 Jul 2009 | 7:56 am

It may have taken a little extra time (hence, the reason July’s calendar is three days late), but we did it! After hours upon hours of tedious research (and perhaps a little stretching of the truth, as evidence by the inclusion of FOX’s reality TV train-wreck-in-waiting MORE TO LOVE) theTVaddict.com has discovered actual honest-to-goodness watchable TV in July. To uncover these rare and unexpected gems for yourself (ENTOURAGE is back baby!) simply click on either of the following links: High Quality PDF or JPG and enjoy.
Reason #426 Why We’re Nervous For 90210’s Sophomore Year

theTVaddict

3 Jul 2009 | 5:54 am

Hot off the heels of Reason #425 Why We’re Nervous For 90210’s Sophomore Year comes Reason #426: Rumer Willis — who according to Access Hollywood — has signed on to guest star on 90210 as Gia, a punky cute lesbian who isn’t afraid to speak her mind and will work alongside Navid, Adrianna and Silver at the Blaze News.
Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Proof That Hollywood is Running Out of Ideas

theTVaddict

2 Jul 2009 | 10:22 am

1) THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE is basically a modern take on the camptacular Aaron Spelling sudser MODELS INC. So much so that we kept expecting Linda Gray to walk into a scene! 2) HUMAN TARGET’S pilot revolves around our hero riding a high-speed train that left us jonesing for an episode of the wildly awful SUPERTRAIN. 3) DAY ONE might just as well be called JERICHO 2.0. In other words: Enjoy it while it lasts, kids. 4) Since PARENTHOOD is based on a movie, let’s give it a sequelesque title and call it PARENTHOOD: EIGHT IS ENOUGH. Because this sort of feels like what you’d get if we…
Say What? Our TV Quote of the Day!

theTVaddict

2 Jul 2009 | 7:20 am

“We’ll always have good memories of the legendary performer,” said Stephen Colbert in his opening remarks on Monday night’s show, “providing your memories stop around 1989. Let’s say you were hit in the head or something.”
Awesome EMMY News!

theTVaddict

2 Jul 2009 | 4:59 am

No, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences did not finally come to their senses by recognizing BATTLESTAR GALACTICA with a much deserved best drama nod just yet. Rather, Variety is reporting that HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER star and serial-award show host Neil Patrick Harris (see: this year’s Tonys, TV Land and Writers Guild Awards) is in advanced talks to suit up (read: host) the 61st Annual Emmy Awards this September 20, 2009 on CBS.

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Cathode Worded Hotline

Stuart Ian Burns

3 Jul 2009 | 3:15 pm

Later on You And Yours we talk to the residents of South Wales, who’ve been unable to use their telephone service for quite some days with vital services being effected. BT say that they’re doing all they can, but people who’ve contacted us via the internet are furious about the lack of communication they’ve been receiving. “Not even a phone call” says Roxy from Newport …How many old flames does Captain Jack have? In two out of three of these plays we’ve met some long lost loves, both of them singed by him and Torchwood though it’s good to know, judging…
Latched Wooed Gorgon

Stuart Ian Burns

2 Jul 2009 | 2:30 pm

“Hello and welcome to Excess Baggage with me Sandi Toksvig. Today, India and slightly different view of the subcontinent with our guest Ianto Jones of Torchwood. Ianto, hello.”“Hellooo.”“So Ianto. Tell us about your visit to India.”“I can’t reeally. It’s classified.”“Oh. Um, okaaay. So what did you do while you were there?””I can’t tell you that either. That’s classified too.”“And yet we invited you on.”“I knoow. Strange that. Can I have cup of coffee?”In its somewhat random history,…
Clamorous Dot Why

Stuart Ian Burns

1 Jul 2009 | 2:22 pm

Burning. Burning. Open the window. Close the fabric flaps. Download. Download. Head speakers on. Hear. Noise. Welsh. Imaginary domesticated animal. Loud music. Lots of heavy breathing before wordage. Bevattna. Bevattna. Tired, so tired. Boredom. Depression. Irritation. Indignation. No – no – no! Off! Off!Spoilers ahead.Torchwood’s back then. Eight episodes, ten days, four stories beginning with some specially recorded radio prequels/useful…
We Don't Want To Lose You, But We Think You Ought To Go

John Williams

30 Jun 2009 | 9:13 am

The War GamesDue to be Released: 6 July 2009Produced by 2Entertain(This review contains spoilers. But come on...it was made 40 years ago.) Here it is at last. The War Games has long been recognised as one of the most important Doctor Who stories ever made, and you can make a shopping list of the things it introduced to the series, from the naming of the Time Lords and the first sighting of their home planet, to the trial of the Doctor and his eventual, slightly odd, exile: "You will be sent to a new kind of series, made in colour, with a bit of ITC and Quatermass thrown in,…
Crackerjack!

John Williams

18 Jun 2009 | 12:09 am

Delta and the BannermenDue to be Released: 22 June 2009Produced by 2EntertainTime heals all wounds. Or as the Seventh Doctor might mumble "Time wounds all heels". The McCoy years still cause some people to get red in the face with anger, frustration and the memory of one too many playground taunts circa 1987 about how terrible Doctor Who is nowadays. Others launch incredible defences of the era, usually in exhaustive detail, arguing that actually Silver Nemesis just appeared to be a load of old crap but was in fact playing with the conventions of the series, and…

TVGuide.com: Breaking News
She's a Mother: Cobie Smulders Welcomes Baby Girl

3 Jul 2009 | 11:10 am

Shaelyn Cado Killam has met her mother — and it's actress Cobie Smulders. Smulders, a star of CBS' How I Met Your Mother, gave birth to her daughter on May 16, People reports. It is the first child for Smulders and her fiancé Taran Killam. Read about more celebrity babies Smulders announced her pregnancy ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Cobie Smulders
Online Lottery Announced for Jackson's Public Memorial

3 Jul 2009 | 10:03 am

An online lottery will distribute only 17,500 tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial service at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Tuesday. Registration for the lottery at StaplesCenter.com ends at 9 pm/ET on Saturday. Eleven thousand fans will receive a seat in the Staples Center; the remaining 6,500 will be able to watch a simulcast from the neighboring Nokia Theater, said Tim Leiweke, CEO of sports and entertainment promoter AEG. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Michael Jackson
Piper Perabo Spies Covert Role in New USA Series

3 Jul 2009 | 8:22 am

Piper Perabo has landed the lead role in Covert Affairs, a USA Network spy-thriller pilot expected to be ordered to series later this month. Perabo will play Annie Walker, a top-shelf CIA trainee who excels at every skill, says the Hollywood Reporter. Review all of TVGuide.com's casting news The next key role to be filled is that of ... Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Piper Perabo
Behind the Scenes of Bon Jovi's Iran Video

2 Jul 2009 | 7:17 pm

"It was fate," music producer Don Was says of the recording of a special version of "Stand By Me" by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Iranian musician Andy Madadian as a tribute to the people of Iran in the wake of their turbulent national elections. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com Jon Bon JoviDon WasRichie Sambora
Ed McMahon Remembered at Special Tribute

2 Jul 2009 | 1:16 pm

Ed McMahon was honored by dozens of friends, family and celebrities, including Tom Arnold, who said the late Tonight Show sidekick was someone "100 percent of the people liked."Arnold, who worked with McMahon on the 1997 WB sitcom The Tom Show, joked about McMahon's reunion with talk-show king Johnny Carson in heaven.Check out the greatest TV sidekicks of all time"Hey, Johnny, great news: I brought Farrah (Fawcett) and Michael Jackson with me. We're gonna have a hell of a show tonight," Arnold said at the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences tribute in Los Angeles on Wednesday.Other…

LOST Spoilers
Latest from TV Guide Magazine

DarkUFO

3 Jul 2009 | 4:01 am

“What the hell’s going on with Lost? I don’t think they know. I think from week to week they go, ‘Let’s do this.’ And then someone else says, ‘No, this would be a good idea.’ I love that show, but I don’t think they know what they’re doing.” —Ellen DeGeneres“I am flattered that Ellen is a fan of our show,” says exec producer Carlton Cuse, who promises Ellen there is a master plan, with some sweet payoffs, if she sticks through the final season. Dominic Monaghan recently had a secret breakfast meeting with producer Damon Lindelof to discuss how he might manage…
Michael Emerson Talks About Season 6 and Jacob

The ODI

1 Jul 2009 | 10:23 pm

Michael Emerson Talks About Season 6Anyways do you have any more Lost scoop? --ErickAusiello: May's series finale is going to be a real downer, predicts Michael Emerson. "I don't think Lost will have a happy ending," he confessed to us at the Saturn Awards. "It's the end and I think we are going to start seeing more casualties. I would put money on major characters being killed. I believe it will be a sad ending to the show -- or at least bittersweet. I think it will definitely be a series finale for grownups." Emerson, meanwhile, is still trying to make sense of the season 5 finale. (Join…
Latest from TV Guide

DarkUFO

1 Jul 2009 | 12:07 am

Thanks to NoOne and Carry for the heads up. FYI: DarkUFO reader Carry is the one who asked the question!I'm a big fan of Elizabeth Mitchell and can't wait for her to go back to Lost. Do you know when V's 13 episodes will finish shooting? Might Elizabeth be back only for the second half of Lost's final season? — CarryMATT: Mitchell's V-Lost conflict is not one of just time but space, seeing as V shoots in Vancouver, 6 1/2 hours from Hawaii. That said, V starts production in early August, while Lost doesn't start up again until the end of that month. And now that we know that Lost's final…
Latest from Kristin

DarkUFO

15 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Thanks to RJ for the heads up.Cynthia in Ireland: I was so happy to hear about Charlie, Shannon and Claire returning to Lost next season, and then so bummed to find out that nothing except Claire is for sure yet. What's the current status of various dead castmembers returning to Lost?Even though Dominic Monaghan is said to be appearing on another ABC show next season, reportedly Flash Forward, we're just paranoid enough to think it might be a double cross, and that D.M. might actually be heading back to Lost after (or in addition to) whatever else he does on the Alphabet Net. Why do we think…
Latest from Ausiello

DarkUFO

11 Jun 2009 | 12:54 am

Thanks to NoOne for the heads up.Note: I've added a link to Ausiello's text to the story we broke yesterday, as Ausiello seems to deny the existence of DarkUFO :)Question: I'm pretty sure I saw you at the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn last weekend. You're even cuter in person! With that said, can you give me anything on Lost? --SeanAusiello: I was hoping I'd have an excuse to run this question, and my prayers were answered last night when this piece of scoop fell in my lap: Contrary to what a loose-lipped agency assistant Twittered yesterday, no deals are in place for any season 1 Lost…

TVbytheNumbers
As Cable Networks Abandon Their Roots To Grab Audience, Where Do The Niches Go?

Bill Gorman

3 Jul 2009 | 10:09 am

Many cable networks have abandoned their niche roots to scramble for the mainstream audiences shifting away from broadcast. But where do the niche audiences go now?[...]
Thursday Ratings: Fox Wins; So You Think You Can Dance? Rolls Over Repeats

Bill Gorman

3 Jul 2009 | 9:18 am

Against mostly repeat competition, Fox and So You Think You Can Dance? had an easy time winning a slow pre-holiday Thursday with a 1.7 rating in the adults 18-49 demo for the night. [...]
NASCAR Ratings Higher Among Chevy, Ford, Dodge Car Drivers

Bill Gorman

2 Jul 2009 | 2:39 pm

nielsen wire reports that NASCAR ratings for Fox are substantially higher among drivers of Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge cars.[...]
Cable News Ratings for Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Bill Gorman

2 Jul 2009 | 1:34 pm

Morning and Evening Cable TV News Nielsen Ratings
‘Nightline’ Tops Letterman, Conan in Total Viewers

Bill Gorman

2 Jul 2009 | 10:36 am

ABC News’ Nightline became the most-watched program in late night for the week of June 22, buoyed by coverage of President Obama’s health care plan and the death of Michael Jackson. The show averaged 3.89 million total viewers, topping both the Tonight Show (3.69 million) and the Late Show (3.46 million). The win marked the first [...]

TV Squad
The Fourth is for sunburn, hamburgers, and TV marathons

Bob Sassone

3 Jul 2009 | 5:09 pm

Filed under: Programming, Reality-FreeI'm not a big Fourth of July person. You'll pretty much see me in front of the television as much as you'll see me in front of the television on July 3. I'm not a big cookout/parades/fireworks/beach type of guy.Are you that way too? There are some marathons on TV tomorrow that you might like. A sampling: Sci-Fi will continue their Twilight Zone marathon. TCM has Fourth of July/historical movies all day long. USA will have James Bond movies all day long starting at 9AM. Discovery has a Deadliest Catch marathon at 9AM. TV Land will have a Leave It To Beaver…
Orville Redenbacher and his popcorn weren't always well-known

Bob Sassone

3 Jul 2009 | 4:02 pm

Filed under: Video, Game Show, Reality-FreeI could stay online all day long and watch clips from old game shows. Classic Television Showbiz posted this clip the other day of Orville Redenbacher on the original To Tell The Truth with Garry Moore. This was before all of those commercials and he wasn't as well-known as he would later become. Look at that panel! Bill Cullen, Peggy Cass, Kitty Carlisle, and Joe Garagiola! Permalink | Email this | | Comments
Dancing with the Stars judge Len Goodman secretly dealt with cancer

Michael Pascua

3 Jul 2009 | 3:28 pm

Filed under: Dancing With The StarsDancing with the Stars judge Len Goodman recently announced that he is recovering a surgery that removed a tumor in his prostate. The interesting fact was that he found out about the cancer back in March, but decided not to deal with it until the eighth season of DWTS ended.Len is a trouper for going through a whole season of Dancing with the Stars. He kept the news under wraps not only to America and Britain, but also many of the judges and crew for both Dancing with the Stars and British counterpart Strictly Come Dancing.Len Goodman is a pivotal part of…
Leonard Nimoy once made a music video

Brad Trechak

3 Jul 2009 | 3:06 pm

Filed under: TV Royalty, OpEd, Video, Celebrities, Reality-Free, Star Trek: Original SeriesI was aware that, like fellow Star Trek icon William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy released an album or two in his day. I wasn't aware, however, that Nimoy made a music video that accompanied one of the songs on those albums.The song is "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" and was released in 1968 (which was during his run on Star Trek) on an album called The Two Sides of Leonard Nimoy. I'm surprised this video did not get more air time on MTV back in the day. Perhaps it should be considered for VH1. More info, and…
How extensive should the Michael Jackson funeral coverage be?

Bob Sassone

3 Jul 2009 | 2:27 pm

Filed under: News, Celebrities, Reality-FreeIt has been announced that Michael Jackson's public funeral with be held next Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. CBS has revealed that they are going to cover it extensively, with The Early Show broadcasting live from the Staples Center on Monday and Tuesday and Katie Couric doing The CBS Evening News from there as well. No word yet on what ABC and NBC will be doing, though I assume they'll do similar coverage (not to mention the massive coverage we'll see on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News). But how extensive should the coverage be? Should the…

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Vacation Robo-Poll: Office Politics

James Poniewozik

3 Jul 2009 | 7:02 am

It's Independence Day weekend, so here's an historically appropriate last poll of the week: The British version of The Office or the American? Which is better and why? Brent or Scott? Tim/Dawn or Jim/Pam? Be ye patriot or Tory? Have fun, shoot off some fireworks, stir up some bitter trans-Atlantic rivalries, and I'll see you next [...]
The Morning After: Robo-Edition

James Poniewozik

3 Jul 2009 | 3:29 am

This is Robo-James. While my programmer rests his weak flesh-husk on vacation, you are invited to use this space to discuss the previous evening's television transmissions.
Vacation Robo-Poll: A La Carte

James Poniewozik

2 Jul 2009 | 5:24 am

Before heading on vacation, I got into a Twitter exchange with Maureen Ryan over whether we'd pick HBO or Showtime if we could take only one. (My pick: HBO if the choice were for all time, Showtime [for Nurse Jackie] if it were this summer only.) It's a fun, often-asked question, but it also got me [...]
The Morning After: Robo-Edition

James Poniewozik

2 Jul 2009 | 3:29 am

This is Robo-James. While my programmer rests his weak flesh-husk on vacation, you are invited to use this space to discuss the previous evening's television transmissions.
Vacation Robo-Poll: Best Sportscaster

James Poniewozik

1 Jul 2009 | 5:16 am

My favorite's Bob Costas. I'm not sure he should wear that as a badge of honor, because as I have said often, I don't watch sports. But he always radiates this lively intelligence and curiosity, which makes me think that I'd love to hear him take on topics other than sports. Which he occasionally does, [...]

The Watcher
Syfy declares independence from its old name

Tempo

2 Jul 2009 | 10:42 am

Cable networks have to work extra-hard to establish their brands, unlike broadcast networks such as ABC, NBC and CBS, whose longevity and prominence makes them difficult to miss. Through creative advertising campaigns -- not to mention noteworthy shows -- cable networks such as TNT, FX, USA and lately AMC have established their identities with the public. We tend to know what we’ll be getting when we tune in to those channels: crafty escapism on USA, sophisticated storytelling on FX, mainstream procedurals on TNT and urbane, cinematic drama on AMC. So why would an established cable network…
Air dates for 'Doctor Who' and a 'Torchwood' rave

Tempo

1 Jul 2009 | 3:26 pm

I've now seen the first three episodes of "Torchwood: Children of Earth," and it's fantastic. I agree with TV Guide magazine critic Matt Roush, who calls it the "TV event of the summer." Here's my take on the "Children of Earth," which airs five consecutive nights starting July 20: It's the best thing BBC America has broadcast since it aired the original British version of "The Office." Two things you need to know about "Children of Earth": It's a thriller, one of the most effective ones I've seen on TV in some time.
'Farscape' panel set for Comic-Con

Tempo

1 Jul 2009 | 1:23 pm

UPDATE: In November, a complete "Farscape" DVD "Megaset" collection will be released. The press release regarding that DVD set is below. It's official: San Diego Comic-Con organizers have confirmed that there will be a "Farscape" panel to celebrate 10th anniversary of the show, which aired 1999-2003 on Sci Fi. Appearing on the panel will be stars Ben Browder and Claudia Black, as well as creator Rockne O'Bannon and executive producer/director Brian Henson. The panel takes place Friday, July 24 at 10:15 a.m. in Room 6BCEF. And I can add this tidbit:…
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Tempo

30 Jun 2009 | 8:00 pm

I'll be doing another Mo Ryan Question Time column again later this week, so please leave questions below, if you have any. I would especially enjoy getting a few philosophical/theoretical/hypothetical questions from you, if you have any. Lately the majority of questions I've been getting have been -- understandably -- of the "Is such-and-so show coming back?" Networks generally do a terrible job of telling the world what shows have been canceled, so I understand the confusion. But before you leave a question along those lines below, please enter the show's title into…
Info on 'Battlestar,' 'Caprica' and 'Middleman' panels at San Diego Comic-Con

Tempo

30 Jun 2009 | 2:18 pm

Sci Fi, the cable network that becomes Syfy July 7, has announced its roster of panels for San Diego Comic-Con, the annual pop-culture fest that begins July 23. Before we get to that news, however, here's a little tidbit about "The Middleman," the ABC Family series that is unfortunately no longer around. However the cast -- including stars Matt Keeslar and Natalie Morales as well as creator Javier Grillo-Marxuach -- will reassemble at Comic-Con to do a table read of the final episode of the show, which did not get made (it was turned into a graphic…

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Fox News Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial

3 Jul 2009 | 4:32 pm

Fox News Channel is sticking with regular programming on Tuesday for the Jackson memorial which starts at 1pmET/10amPT. Adam Housley and Casey Stegall will be on-site in Los Angeles for live reports, as well as Trace Gallagher, who will co-anchor Live Desk at 1pm from LA while Martha MacCallum will be in New York. Greta Van Susteren will also be in LA on Tuesday, and will host her show from there Tuesday night. Earlier: CBS News Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial
Sunday Show Ratings: June 28, 2009

3 Jul 2009 | 12:49 pm

"Meet the Press with David Gregory was #1 again last week and for the second quarter of 2009 - the show's 47th consecutive quarterly win in Total Viewers. But the gap continues to narrow. "Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer" was second in Total Viewers last week while "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" was second in younger viewers. Schieffer's show is up 13% in both Total Viewers (3.00m from 2.66m) and A25-54 viewers compared to last year. "This Week" continued to close the gap with "Meet" for the 21st consecutive week. Averaging 3.15 million Total Viewers, the ABC show is up 15% in…
FRONTLINE's Lou Wiley Retires

3 Jul 2009 | 11:32 am

Lou Wiley, the longtime Executive Editor of FRONTLINE, has retired. Wiley worked for Boston's PBS station WGBH-TV, which produces FRONTLINE, for 33 years. He was involved in the creation of the show, along with other programming. Of all the FRONTLINE episodes over the years, Wiley tells TVNewser he is perhaps most proud of 2000's "The Case for Innocence", produced by Ofra Bikel, which investigated cases of the wrongly-convicted. The show generated a strong public reaction. "Ten months after the broadcast," Wiley says, "all three of the profiled prisoners had been exonerated and freed as a…
60 Minutes Honored With Two Gerald Loeb Awards

3 Jul 2009 | 9:44 am

60 Minutes was honored with two Gerald Loeb Awards at a New York ceremony earlier this week. The program won both of the Loeb television prizes: • The Television Breaking News award was given for a financial story by Steve Kroft, "House of Cards" (L. Franklin Devine and Jennifer MacDonald produced). • The Television Enterprise Winner prize went to Scott Pelley's "The Wasteland", which looked into the dumping of electronic waste (Solly Granatstein and Nicole Young produced). This is the "fifth major prize awarded to the story since it was broadcast last November," according to a CBS…
GMA Weekend Crew - Independent Minds

3 Jul 2009 | 9:04 am

While several news anchors are heading to Los Angeles for coverage of you know what, "Good Morning America" Weekend is keeping Independence Day in mind. Kate Snow and Marysol Castro will report live from two of the country's most historic landmarks tomorrow. Snow will bring viewers live inside the crown of the Statue of Liberty as the landmark re-opens to the public for the first time since 9/11. Meanwhile, Weather and features correspondent, Marysol Castro, will report live from the very spot where the Declaration of Independence was adopted -- Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA. Anchor…

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Start-up for Crowd-Sourced Translations Powers TED Talks into 72 Languages

Daisy Whitney

3 Jul 2009 | 5:35 am

One of the rubs against online video has been the near-pervasive lack of subtitles. This might seem like a small issue at first blush, but with Web watching being a worldwide phenomenon, a creator can limit his or her audience by only offering the content in one language. Enter dotSub. The privately funded start-up whose mission is "any video, any language," is targeting entertainment companies and multinational corporations, company founder Michael Smolen told Beet.TV. Smolen says that the browser-based technology lets Web video be subtitled in any language. Anyone can submit a video to the…
Online Video Needs More Long-Form Shows to Win Ad Dollars, eMarketer

Daisy Whitney

2 Jul 2009 | 9:12 am

Online video advertising is on the rise, but the medium will grow rise faster as consumers watch more long-form programs online, eMarketer Senior Analyst David Hallerman says. That's because longer content is more attractive to advertisers. "With a four-minute clip from a baseball game, you can have maybe a 15-second ad and that’s not much money,” Hallerman said. Also, advertisers are still more comfortable backing TV shows and longer programs online, he said. ComScore Chairman Gian Fulgoni has similarly noted that growth in long-form video consumption will grow the market because the…
Softbank-Backed NewsMarket Buys MediaLink as Market for Corporate Video Expands

Andy_Plesser

1 Jul 2009 | 2:35 pm

NewsMarket, a New York based video services company which provides distribution for institutional and corporate video, has merged with the publicly-held MediaLink. The deal was just announced, here is the press release. The acquisition was under $2 million. Last year at the Beet.TV Online Video Roundtable, NewsMarket co-founder Shoba Purushothaman spoke about the emerging value of online video for marketers. I have republished this today.The company is backed by Softbank, Hearst, and others. Andy Plesser, Executive Producer
YouTube Launches "Click to Action" Program for All Video Producers

Andy_Plesser

1 Jul 2009 | 10:57 am

YouTube is broadly launching a program which allows video producers to insert their own promotional overlay ads into their clips. They call it Call-to-Action overlays. Since March, the company has extended the free use of the new tool to several non-profits and has it been used by some publishers. It has apparently gone well and it is now available to anyone with a YouTube channel. Advertisers pay on CPC basis. The overlay is a free feature for anyone running a campaign via Promoted Videos.While YouTube sells overlay ads to advertisers seeking to exposure across various parts of its…
News Outlets Grapple with Twitter, User Videos

Daisy Whitney

1 Jul 2009 | 8:30 am

Twitter has gotten a lot of kudos for how it became a communications channel for the Iran election protests, especially when traditional news outlets failed, but a recent study from Zogby found that only 4% of Americans would turn to Twitter for news. Is the study reliable and how are TV networks like CNN dealing with getting scooped on Twitter? Also, how are networks vetting information from citizens on the ground?Daisy WhitneyEditor's Note: The video on this page is Daisy's weekly episode of the New Media Minute. It is published and sponsored separately from Beet.TV where Daisy is a…

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REESE WITHERSPOON PRESENTS "LEGALLY BLONDES," THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE POPULAR "LEGALLY BLONDE" FRANCHISE, MAKING ITS TELEVISION PREMIERE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, ON ABC FAMILY

2 Jul 2009 | 6:28 am

"The Suite Life of Zack & Cody's" Becky Rosso and Milly Rosso star as Elle's cousins, Izzy and Annie Woods, in the small screen take.
DIRECTOR LEON VANCE, PLAYED BY ROCKY CARROLL ON "NCIS," TO APPEAR IN THE NEW FALL SERIES "NCIS: LOS ANGELES"

2 Jul 2009 | 6:26 am

"Rocky Carroll is an essential and beloved part of the NCIS team as Director Leon Vance," said executive producer Shane Brennan.
ABC IMPROVES ITS WEDNESDAY PERFORMANCE YEAR TO YEAR AMONG VIEWERS AND YOUNG ADULTS

2 Jul 2009 | 4:39 am

ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, July 1.
SEASON THREE OF THE HIT BIO ORIGINAL SERIES "I SURVIVED..." PREMIERES SUNDAY, JULY 12 AT 9 PM ET/8 PM CT/10 PM PT

1 Jul 2009 | 11:56 pm

The one-hour series features "first person accounts of extraordinary true-life tales of those who found the strength and courage to endure when faced with unforeseen, life-threatening situations."
AS SCI FI TELEVISION CLASSIC FARSCAPE MARKS ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY, A&E HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND THE JIM HENSON COMPANY PARTNER ON A RE-LAUNCH OF THE DVD FRANCHISE

1 Jul 2009 | 6:46 am

Plus: Brian Henson, Rockne O'Bannon, Ben Browder and Claudia Black will host a panel at this year's Comic-Con International in San Diego.

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Prepare your dialing digit ... and your digital camcorder ... for the primetime "Millionaire" qualifiers

Aaron Barnhart

30 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pm

All right, the road show component of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is over. Producers were in KC Monday to hold tryouts for the 10th anniversary return of "Millionaire" (and Regis) to prime time in August. Now comes the...
Jamie Quirk's MLB Network debut

Aaron Barnhart

30 Jun 2009 | 9:37 am

During the Royals' last home stand I reported a feature that will be appearing sometime this month about Fox Sports Kansas City's baseball coverage. So I got a chance to talk a bit with Jamie Quirk, the new cohost of...
Frank Boal takes the buyout as Fox 4 gets thinner

Aaron Barnhart

29 Jun 2009 | 2:59 pm

Things have been awfully quiet over at Fox 4 lately. In part that's because Kansas City's oldest TV station, started 60 years ago by The Star, is now held by private equity, which doesn't have to say a thing to...
Discovery blowing out Wednesday sked for Billy Mays

Aaron Barnhart

29 Jun 2009 | 1:45 pm

So you may recall I wasn't too impressed with Discovery's very generic reaction to the loss of Billy Mays, who, whatever you thought of his yelling-is-the-new-talking approach to TV salesmanship, was anything but a generic personality. Well, now they've made...
How they remembered Michael Jackson in New Orleans

Aaron Barnhart

29 Jun 2009 | 8:04 am

I'll be honest with you: I shut off the Michael Jackson coverage after Friday night. There was no reason for me to continue with it. My needs were met, and then some, by the overamped coverage of CNN and tabloid...

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Billy Mays remembered at funeral

3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (AP) -- References to television pitchman Bill Mays' trademark image were everywhere at his funeral Friday near Pittsburgh.
17,500 tickets for Michael Jackson memorial

3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Free tickets will be given away through a lottery Organizers of Michael Jackson's Tuesday memorial service said Friday that they will give away 17,500 tickets and will randomly draw names from people who register for the service to determine who will attend. The event will be live-streamed on television and on the Internet, and there will be no funeral procession.
Obama: I still have Michael Jackson 'on my iPod'

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama called Michael Jackson a brilliant performer whose talents were paired with a tragic personal life.
Debbie Rowe considers custody bid for Jackson's two older kids

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Experts say Rowe, the mother of 12-year-old Prince Michael Jr. and 11-year-old Paris Michael Katherine, would have a strong case for custody even though she renounced her parental rights years ago. Eight years ago, Debbie Rowe, the mother of Michael Jackson's two older children, told a Los Angeles court she wanted to give them up.
Sources: Public Michael Jackson memorial Tuesday

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Fans can pay their respects in downtown L.A. LOS ANGELES -- Police sources tell KTLA-TV that they're making preparations for a massive public memorial for Michael Jackson Tuesday morning at Staples Center.

Watching Heroes
Season 4 Filming In Full Force

Randi

30 Jun 2009 | 6:38 am

The Heroes cast is back at work, and one of the most wonderful things about the technology we have now is that many of the Heroes cast Twitters! Our favorite telepath Greg Grunberg has a twitter account and loves to update it with what’s going on in his life. Posted late last night was: Finished up Episode 2 of Season 4 today on #Heroes. Love working with Zach, Lisa, Baby Matt, etc. Fun, scary fun… Zach? Wait, he’s filming with Sylar? Interesting…and Baby Matt is back? I love baby Matt! Also posted was the photo above, with a statement that he was there. There? As in…
New Writer, New Photos!

Randi

2 Jun 2009 | 2:34 pm

Hi everyone! I want to introduce myself - my name is Randi and I’m the new writer for Watching Heroes! I’ve been a fan of the show from day 1 and have always loved the idea behind it as well as the actors who take these roles and make them so real. While I may be new here, I’ve been a blogger for a long time. My two biggest blogs are the Brad Pitt Watch blog, and Watching House (unlike the Heroes actors, most of the House actors truly go on hiatus during the summer, which is why I’m so happy to be able to write about these actors, who are constantly busy!) To start…
Farewell Watching Heroes!

Debbie Ford

30 Mar 2009 | 7:27 am

It is with heavy heart that I announce that I am leaving Watching Heroes. This site is so near and dear to my heart and has been my baby for almost 2 years now. It is so hard for me to say goodbye. BUT… I have always wanted to run my own tv site and now I am finally doing that. I just launched Crazy4TV.com where I will be covering all of my favorites including Heroes as well as Grey’s Anatomy, Chuck, Fringe, The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, and (many) others. I’m not sure who will be taking over yet at Watching Heroes but be sure to show them some love when…
What to Expect in Season 4

Debbie Ford

5 Mar 2009 | 4:13 pm

A renewal isn’t official yet, but EW’s Michael Ausiello already has some scoop on season 4! Bryan Fuller says that the producers have been doing a lot of talking about what season 4 will look like. In the final moments of the season 3 finale, the stage will be set for what’s to come in the fall. "Basically, the last act of episode 25, similar to what’s been done in the past, opens up a new chapter of Heroes. It sets up arcs for a variety of characters.” And that is especially true for Claire, he says. "We set all the pieces up in terms of…
NBC Plans To Bring Back ‘Heroes’ for Fourth Season

Debbie Ford

5 Mar 2009 | 6:47 am

NBC entertainment president Angela Bromstad said the network is planning to bring Heroes back for a fourth season, adding that plans are to order 18-20 episodes of the show for next season. Despite a drop in ratings this season, the show is still tied with The Office as the network’s top-rated series among adults 18-49 this season. The network is also considering Jesse Alexander’s pilot project Day One, about a group of survivors in the wake of a catastrophic global event, as a companion piece to Heroes, hoping the popularity of Heroes could help a new series like Day One find an…

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Happy Birthday, JJ Abrams!

27 Jun 2009 | 12:10 pm

The King of All Media turns 43 today, so let's all take a moment and reflect on how little we'll have accomplished in comparison by the time we're that age (or alternatively, how little we had when we did). Here's to at least another four or five decades of stellar entertainment from the mind of JJ Abrams!UPDATE: Here's JJ at the MTV Movie Awards:
Fringe Starts Shooting Season 2 Today

24 Jun 2009 | 9:41 am

After not-much-of-a-hiatus for the cast (and a virtually nonexistant one for the writers), Fringe starts shooting its highly-anticipated second season in "Hollywood North" (Vancouver) today, June 24th.Since production moved across the continent from New York over the summer, much of the on-location crew will be new this season. To welcome all the new blood (no pun intended), JJ Abrams himself sent out the following letter, which we received from our inside source.
Directors Named For Season 2's First Six Eps

22 Jun 2009 | 6:10 pm

Our exclusive source on Fringe just named the upcoming directors for episodes 2.01 through 2.06, including some very high-profile names.2.01 - Akiva GoldsmanBest-known as the Academy Award-winning screenwriter for A Beautiful Mind, Goldsman's other writing credits include The Da Vinci Code and I Am Legend. On Fringe, he wrote and directed Bad Dreams, as well as contributing to the scripts for The Road Not Taken and There's More Than One of Everything.2.02 - Brad AndersonAnderson found industry acclaim in 2004 with The Machinist, starring an emaciated Christian Bale; he directed four episodes…
Happy Birthday Josh!

11 Jun 2009 | 12:38 pm

Everyone's favorite bad boy Joshua Jackson turns 31 today, though I'm sure the man could pass for 25 if he ever needed to, and that's a compliment. Josh might be the happiest Fringy of all regarding the move to Vancouver on June 24th, since it's where he was born and went to high school.Happy Birthday Josh!Did you know...Josh was on the shortlist to play Bruce Wayne in Batman Begins
What Would You Ask: the Visual FX Guys?

6 Jun 2009 | 2:29 pm

The first season of Fringe set a new benchmark for visual effects on television. Some of my personal favorites include Porcuman, Rufus II, and the razor-winged butterflies in The Dreamscape. Most feature films don't have effects as good as Fringe!In celebration of their hard work, FringeTelevision will be doing an exclusive interview with a couple members of the Fringe visual effects team. So give me some great questions!

Big Brother Craze
Ross Interviews the Women of Big Brother!

Lessa

2 Jul 2009 | 7:30 pm

Here you go! YAY ROSS!
Talk Shows Galore!

Lessa

2 Jul 2009 | 6:06 pm

Ok, so we all know that Housecalls was canceled due to lack of a sponsor - but we will not be without a great many places to chat all things Big Brother, without the need to stay away from talking about the feeds, like we suffered with housecalls! We’ll have: Big Brother Express Lunch - With Missy and Chelsia (BB9), on Thursdays and Fridays, Noon PST - this one is for Superpass Live Feeds peeps ONLY, so if you haven’t gotten your feed on, do so here! They’ll have a show on premiere day too - July 9th at Noon BBT! Then, We Love Big Brother says they’ll get their feed…
New Promo Vid!

Lessa

2 Jul 2009 | 3:09 pm

Here’s another promo video from CBS! . Hahah! Ok, so Casey actually made me laugh there - and hold ya horses, before you ask OMG ARE THEY IN THE HOUSE?! - that was all green screened, I’m positive of it. Just look at Casey’s part when they zoom him in and out again, etc. The room doesn’t move, so they greenscreened that and added it on the editing floor. (Cue the More You Know rainbow! ) Don’t forget the first Big Brother Extra over at We Love Big Brother an hour from now! (4pm BBtime!) Keesha and Bunky will be taking calls and chatting about the upcoming season…
First Impressions!

Lessa

2 Jul 2009 | 2:01 pm

So, while we’re waiting for more interview videos to be posted (Ross will have the Women of Big Brother today, and we’re still waiting on Mark from Reality Wanted, and BB Alumni Diane from CBS2 - and don’t forget Bunky and Keesha at WLBB, their first call in show is tonight!) I know you all are DYING to know what I think of the cast, right? Because I’m never wrong in my snap superficial judgments… (/sarcasm! Hee!) Dying to know or not - here we go: Braden: Srsly? Is this guy for real? He can’t act, he’s already got nudie pics being shared around,…
The Men of Big Brother 11!

Lessa

1 Jul 2009 | 5:49 pm

Here’s Ross’s first set of interviews at last! Whoo! Here’s Mark’s (Reality Wanted) take on the houseguests, and Jen of BB8 did a write up for MSN here! And - brand new commercials! Enjoy!

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The Weekly Round Up (June 26 to July 2)

Rueben

3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

Here are the highlights from the entertainment world for the week of June 26 to July 2: CONDOLENCES Rest in Peace: Karl Malden passed away today (July 2) at the age of 97. He is best known for his Oscar winning role in A Streetcar Named Desire and his television work with Michael Douglas in [...]
The Top 10 Most Patriotic Moments on TV

Rueben

3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, we here at NGTV sat down and talked about what patriotism means to each of us. And, of course, since we are really interested in television what better way to talk about the subject than by highlighting the top 10 patriotic moments on television. While there [...]
Nice Boy of the Week: Nelson Lee

BethAnne

2 Jul 2009 | 7:31 pm

We felt that this week’s Nice Boy should be Nelson Lee, due to the fact that Louise actually spoke with him, and found out for a fact that he is a Nice Boy. Born in Taiwan, and raised in Canada, Lee is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the University of [...]
NGTV Guide: Thursday, July 2

Melissa

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

ABC continues to burn off episodes of Samantha Who?, while USA takes the night off. Here’s what’s on tap for tonight’s viewing: Samantha Who? – ABC 8/7c “Todd’s Job” – Sam fears her old self may have cost Todd a photography career, so she tries to sabotage his competition for a job with a local newspaper. Meanwhile, [...]
NGTV Radio: Hostile Makeover, The Closer, Comic Con & More!

Melissa

2 Jul 2009 | 9:14 am

Get the latest dish on the shows we’re watching the summer, news about Comic Con, plus our latest Nice Boy this week on Nice Girls Radio. The show airs live at 12PM CT / 10AM PT Thursdays on BlogTalkRadio.

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So You Think You Can Dance: Results Show Recap

Megan

2 Jul 2009 | 9:20 pm

Thursdays are the night of dread for so many viewers across the nation and surely for the contestants on So You Think You Can Dance. The fickle viewers must vote to get their favorites safe from elimination and unfortunately, you never know who is going to be safe and who you will be saying goodbye to. Tonight’s musical guest for the show was the beautiful and talented Kelly Clarkson. It’s always a pleasure to watch her perform. As the bottom three are announced for both the guys and the girls, of course there is that nervous anticipation. And so we have the bottom three: Vitolio…
Hilary Duff to join Gossip Girl

Megan

2 Jul 2009 | 9:12 pm

The CW is looking for another way to spice up Gossip Girl… and since the show is already smoking hot, they have to go big or go home. What better way to spice up an already great show than by adding a star with lots of clout? Duff will not be a regular on the show, but she will be making her appearance. She will be a movie star turned college student who is just trying to make it in the big world on her own. Desperate for a normal experience, she tries to fit in and apparently, she’s trying to get cozy with those on the Upper East Side. “Duff’s character, named Olivia…
Entourage is making a splash

Megan

2 Jul 2009 | 9:06 pm

Legally speaking, of course. Allegations were made against the show when two female extras claimed that they were released from the show after refusing sexual advances of an Entourage star. Irina Voronina said she and her co-star extra, who remains unnamed, clashed with the lead actors, including Adrien Grenier and Jeremy Piven, when the group shot the show’s title sequence in a limo in Hollywood. She claims “Entourage” crew made suggestive remarks to her and her friend and when the said no, the two were fired from the show. “Voronina told the New York Daily News, “After doing…
ABC Promotes Castle With A Novel

Christine

2 Jul 2009 | 9:49 am

ABC has a history of interesting marketing strategies for their new shows. When “Desperate Housewives” debuted in 2004, the network launched an aggressive campaign that included the tag line “Everyone has a little dirty laundry” on dry cleaning bags across the country. ABC then teamed up with Hyperion for 2006’s “Lost” tie-in novel “Bad Twin.” Now they are launching another innovative marketing campaign for the second season of “Castle.” ABC will promote the show, about mystery novelist-turned-NYPD consultant Rick Castle (Nathan…
Speidi Makes a Fool of Themselves

Megan

1 Jul 2009 | 8:19 pm

Is anyone really surprised by this? I know that I’m not… they seem to be quite the trainwreck. Spencer and Heidi Pratt made an appearance on “Infowars”, a radio show hosted by Alex Jones. So, what was the topic? Well, conspiracies, their new found Christianity, and The Hills. Where did all their knowledge come from? The Internet, duh! Heidi enlightened us all: “We’ve been nonstop researching the Internet…for information for at least a month all day every day.” Spencer also gave us his comparison of The Hills: “The narrator [Lauren Conrad]…

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Really Hot, Really Overpaid Supermodels - How Much They Make

C. Crowe

3 Jul 2009 | 10:49 am

Lanky Gisele Bunchen pulls in an estimated $25 million dollars. Gorgeous and rich, Bunchen will be able to take care of husband Tom Brady well after he spends his NFL dollars.TV personality slash model Heidi Klum pulls in around $15 million per anum, putting her in the number 2 spot. Sponsorships with Volkswagen, Coke, and stints on Project Runway among other shows, keep her bank account overflowing.Hard-living Kate Moss is one of the world's highest paid print models and does double duty as a fashion designer. She pulls in $19 million per year.Reediculously hot Brazilian model Adriana Lima…
Samuel L. Jackson Snakes on a Plane TV Edit

C. Crowe

2 Jul 2009 | 11:17 am

How do you put Samuel L. Jackson on TV? The actor is famous for long diatribes laden with extremely colorful language. To call Sam Jackson verbose would be understating things. Watch this hilarious Snakes on a Plan TV edit. TV censors have to get creative to put a scene like this up on the screen of every household in America--and to pretty funny results.The best way to get updates on TV shows online is to follow me on Twitter.
Watch Benny and Joon Classic Movie Starring Johnny Depp Online

C. Crowe

1 Jul 2009 | 5:34 pm

Can you think of a better role for Johnny Depp to play than that of a complete misfit? His career has been full of this kind of interesting outcast character.In Benny and Joon, Depp stars alongside Mary Stuart Masterson in a classic romantic comedy.The best way to get updates on TV shows online is to follow me on Twitter.
Jeremy Mayfield Tests Positive for Meth

C. Crowe

1 Jul 2009 | 5:30 pm

NASCAR Jeremy Mayfield tests positive for meth. Mayfield denies he has used the horribly addictive drug. Read more here.The best way to get updates on TV shows online is to follow me on Twitter.
Jeff Goldblum Not Dead After All

C. Crowe

1 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

It was truly bizarre when people were reporting that Jeff Golblum had died in New Zealand on a movie set after falling off of a cliff. This came on the same day the deaths of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson were reported. Steven Colbert didn't believe that the rumor was false even after Goldblum appeared on his show. Colbert only believed the story was fake after Mr. Goldblum "tweeted" out a message.Goldblum had something funny to say when he "resurfaced." Here's what he said: "No one will miss Jeff Goldblum more than me," he said. "He was not only a friend and a mentor, but he was also,…

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Yep, teens still prefer TV

Bryan Bennett

27 Jun 2009 | 6:13 pm

Yet another report is out further debunking the claim that broadcast television is dead for the teen market segment. In fact, according to the post over at NewTeeVee, the Nielsen report claims that teens watch online video less than their older, adult counterparts. So as reported in a previous post here at the TVLoop Blog, the common theme around blogs and in the press the last several months have focused on the death of broadcast TV as more teens moved to online video. In reality, 92% of teens watch TV while only 3% watch TV online. That huge disparity doesn’t appear to be…
Even teens prefer good old fashioned TV

Bryan Bennett

26 May 2009 | 11:38 am

As previously reported here and across the blogosphere, the reports of the demise of broadcast TV have been greatly exaggerated. Time again, US consumers have demonstrated that they prefer to watch broadcast TV when they can. That doesn’t mean there’s not a place for Hulu, YouTube, and the like, but when given the option most Americans would rather watch their favorite shows on their 42″ plasma. And who can blame them? One opinion that is often reported as fact is that teens prefer to watch TV online. That couldn’t be further from the truth according to the…
Get all of your favorite Hulu videos on Facebook

Bryan Bennett

22 May 2009 | 5:49 pm

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new application for Facebook today - Daily TV. The app is a video portal that serves up all of your favorite full-length episodes and clips from Hulu in an easy-to-use interface. I may be a little biased, but the interface and visual design rocks. It’s a flawless experience with a super easy way to find all of your favorite shows. And true to any good Facebook application, you can share all of it with your friends by posting videos and ratings to your live stream. And last but not least, you can also see what all of your friends are…
Scrubs to return for a ninth season, but will it be watched?

James Huffman

14 May 2009 | 6:10 pm

It looks like ABC listens to the fans after all. The word is now out that Scrubs is being renewed by ABC for a “Transitional” 9th Season. Many of the main cast members (Zach Braff included) have signed on to the first six episodes, as a way to transition to the new show. Also in the works is a change in format, from single camera to multi-camera. This may indicate a more ensemble-style flavor to future episodes, as does the lack of any main cast member signing on for a full season. From the fans perspective, this seems like good news. On the one hand, we have previously seen the…
Check out the new TVLoop design on Facebook

Bryan Bennett

5 May 2009 | 10:54 pm

We launched a new design for our TVLoop communities on Facebook tonight. The new TVLoop focuses on the most recent episode of each show to get users to create engaging and relevant content. The result should be the creation of a ton of current content that even recent converts to a show can enjoy. At the same time, this event-centric design offers a variety of new sponsorship opportunities designed to get advertisers in front of users in a more meaningful way. See below to see how the new design has been applied to Addicted to Lost: We also added some great new features to help get…

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Wimbledon 2009: The Williams Sister Act In The Finals

Megan Smith

2 Jul 2009 | 8:28 pm

The heart of a champion: Serena Williams. Elena Dementieva at her best. Serena prevails at last! Memo to Dinara Safina: that chick you sent to play for you at Wimbledon today was crappy. Fire her. Venus Williams crushes Dinara Safina to set up a date with little Sis.
Wimbledon 2009: Only "Babes" Allowed On Centre Court, Plus Williams/Williams On A Roll

Megan Smith

30 Jun 2009 | 7:53 pm

During a Wimbledon where the biggest story on the women's side is the Williams sisters making mincemeat of anyone in their path and the smallest story is the women players' grunting, a new story has emerged.Something most tennis fans have assumed for years was finally confirmed by a rep of the All England Club: if you're what's considered a "babe" by the Wimby powers that be, you're more likely to get your match on centre court. Whereas if you're built more like a jock, are not Vanity Fair-ready, or you're black, you end up on courts 1 or 2. As Jon Wertheim said in his weekly question and…
2009 BET Awards: Michael Jackson Tribute or Travesty

Megan Smith

30 Jun 2009 | 1:00 am

BET gave out their annual music awards Sunday night. I'm going to be straight up right now and say I didn't watch it. That's right, I'm the BlogHer TV Contributing Editor and I didn't watch that TV show. In fact the only way my cable box ever lands on the dreaded BET channel is if my finger slips on the remote. Then I make sure to get the heck out of there before my eyeballs fry and my blood boils. If you're not sure why, read up on why "BET Dishonors This Black Woman" and just insert my name. Or read my open letter to Al Sharpton awhile back about the image of black women and the…
Blogging While Brown 2009: An Interview with Gina McCauley of What About Our Daughters

Megan Smith

29 Jun 2009 | 3:00 am

Have you heard of Gina McCauley? If you haven't, listen up--this is a woman who's on the cutting edge of the internet and social media and you need to get to know her right now. If you do know who she is, read the following interview anyway, because I defy you not to be inspired by her story, her passion and her good old fashioned smarts. Just the kind of black woman the MSM almost never talks about. Gina's the outspoken publisher of the blogs What About Our Daughters and Michelle Obama Watch, and she's also the organizer of the blogging conference for people of color, Blogging While…
Michael Jackson Dead At Age 50 - RIP Michael

Megan Smith

25 Jun 2009 | 7:07 pm

Singer Michael Jackson died at the age of 50 this afternoon at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was rushed there this afternoon in full cardiac arrest. On a day when actress Farrah Fawcett also died, it was nearly unbelievable when news reports and tweets on Twitter first proclaimed late this afternoon that the superstar might be dead. Jermaine Jackson at around 9PM EST tearfully read the following statement outside the UCLA Medical Center:My brother, the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson passed away on Thursday, June 25th, 2009 at 2:26 PM. It is believed he…

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Eureka: My favorite town in America

AmyV

1 Jul 2009 | 8:38 pm

My favorite thing about Eureka is the fun gadgets and inventions. Like S.A.R.A.H., the sheriff’s house. That the people and relationships are well-drawn is just the icing on the cake. The first-season finale was heartbreaking. And last season’s finale had the shocking side effect of making me like Nathan Stark for the first time ever. Very minor spoilers ahead, but I felt I should warn you. IGN.com describes our new season thusly (actually, it appears to be the second half of Season 3, which is just silly, because, I mean, really, it’s the fourth season, just call it what it…
I heart Callum Keith Rennie

AmyV

29 Jun 2009 | 8:29 pm

I first “met” this actor in Battlestar Galactica, in the pilot episode. He played Leoben Conoy, trapped with Cmdr. Adama until he’s found out to be a Cylon and killed by the commander’s hand, in the pilot miniseries. We saw him again, now and then, over the course of the first couple of seasons, but really got to know him in Season 3, when he kept Kara captive in an apartment designed to look like hers back on Caprica. She kills him over and over and over again, and he just is reborn and goes back to her – with full knowledge of her murder of him. By Season 4, he…
Supernatural + Lost = Lucifer

AmyV

27 Jun 2009 | 8:08 pm

I totally love it when my favorite shows start combining DNA. I reported earlier that BSG’s Katee Sackhoff is going to join 24 for its New York season next year. Now, I found out, via Michael Ausiello’s blog, that Jacob is joining Supernatural AS LUCIFER. Yeah, that’s what I said. The man who played Jacob last season in Lost (and next season, of course), Mark Pellegrino, has signed on to play Lucifer in SPN. If you recall, Lucifer was unleashed from his underworld in the season finale, but we never saw the evil dude himself. I’m thinking that Lindelof & Cuse would…
Torchwood: Out of Time

AmyV

25 Jun 2009 | 7:40 pm

This was one of those rather introspective episodes of Torchwood, where we really spent some time with various team members seeing a side of them you don’t see when they’re running after aliens and ghosts and the like. Basically, the rift opens and three people tumble through from the 1950s: a female pilot in the vein of Amelia Earhart, a young woman on the verge of adulthood and a middle-aged family man. Gwen ends up with Emma, the young woman who, perhaps because she’s so young, is most able to adapt to the new time. She chafes under the watchful eye of fellow “time…
Catching up: Reaper, Kings, Harper’s Island

AmyV

21 Jun 2009 | 8:20 pm

I’ve fallen rather behind both in my television viewing and in my blogging, so I thought I’d catch up with a few things today, seeing as I don’t have access to HBO this weekend and can’t watch True Blood until tomorrow, at the earliest. First up: Reaper. I did so love this show. I’ve said about 8 gazillion times how perfectly cast Ray Wise was as Satan, so I’ll try to keep that to a minimum today. But I absolutely am going to miss seeing him with those piercing blue eyes, impeccably combed hair and blinding white smile, making mischief in people’s…

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‘Amish Project’ Comes to Life Off-Broadway

James Sims

3 Jul 2009 | 3:58 am

School shootings seem to grace the headlines of newspapers far too often in this country, with the Virginia Tech and Columbine incidents springing up every few years. But, when the otherwise unknown community of Nickel Mines in Pennsylvania experienced a killing spree in 2006 leaving five young girls dead, more than just shock came over the country. That’s because the schoolhouse in question was located in an Amish community, and the shooter was a local milkman that had intentions of raping the young Amish girls before killing them. More than two years later, New York theatergoers have an…
4 Films for 4th of July

James Sims

1 Jul 2009 | 8:34 am

That firecracker of a holiday, Independence Day, is nearly upon us. And what better way to celebrate the 4th of July then by watching a few great films. That is of course, if you can take time away from blowing your limbs off with illegally imported explosives. Tinseltown is as American as apple pie — the very same pie that Jason Biggs had his way with in “American Pie.” Thanks, Hollywood. In honor of America splitting from those nasty British folk, I’ve put together a list of some great Hollywood films that are either celebrating the holiday, or reminding us of our…
Let’s Hear It For Maya Rudolph!

James Sims

29 Jun 2009 | 2:53 am

Whenever I bring up leading “Saturday Night Live” ladies, nearly all of my pop culture obsessed friends proclaim Tina Fey is the best and brightest. There is no disputing that her comic writing skills are untouchable — “30 Rock” is perhaps the best comedy on TV right now. And her time on SNL yielded some fantastic skits, most memorably anything featuring the dim witted Sarah Palin. However, when it comes to acting, beyond the confines of sketch comedy, only one woman has displayed serious dramatic talent, of late. Out of the most recent SNL ensemble, Maya…
Perez Hilton & Will.I.Am in Twitter Brawl

James Sims

22 Jun 2009 | 4:47 am

Twitter has come to the forefront of mainstream media over the last two weeks following the political uprising in Iran. As an election became suspect of fraud, many Iranians took to Twitter so they could organize meetings and tell the world what was happening. The streets of Tehran have been exploding with violence while the green-faced Twitterati played citizen-journalists. As a result, talking heads on CNN and other legitimate news outlets focused much attention on social networks. I’ve never been one to support the general concept of citizen-journalism, but in this extreme situation…
Conan O’Brien Debuts, Tweet by Tweet

James Sims

6 Jun 2009 | 10:54 am

As Conan O’Brien kicked off his first week hosting The Tonight Show, I decided to live Twitter the debut. From a marathon run from New York City to Los Angeles, President Barack Obama putting world policy debates on hold to discuss Conan, Gwyneth Paltrow inadvertently bad mouthing Coldplay to Ryan Seacret gaying up late night, here are some highlights from my week-long Twitter-fest. Conan O’Brien rocking my favorite Billy Ocean song, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car” on Tonight Show segment. Hooray for Hollywoo. 12:07 AM Jun 2nd from web Will Ferrell tells Conan…

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Gretchen Rossi out & about in LA, The Fashion Show Making Bank [Link Love]

Maria Diaz

3 Jul 2009 | 4:31 am

Missed Top Chef Masters last night because it was pre-empted by The Fashion Show? Don’t worry, it comes back next week! Your patron saint Gretchen Rossi was at a trunk show hosted by fellow reality star Khloe Kardashian. Oh, to be a fly on the wall of that party… [Guest of A Guest] Speaking of Bangs, The Dirty posted another photo of her. I’ll let you go ahead and google that one. Dina Manzo was spotted leaving the set of soap opera One Life To Live. Was she visiting a friend or was she following in Danielle Staub’s footsteps? [Soap Opera Networks] It looks like some…
Jacqueline Laurita Comes Clean About What Danielle Staub Did

Maria Diaz

2 Jul 2009 | 12:21 pm

Okay, sort of. In this week’s Life & Style, Jacqueline tells the magazine this: “I don’t think it was something as simple as giving a phone number out, but leave it to Danielle to try to downplay her whole dirty deed,” Jacqueline says. “She’s an angry, bitter person. She felt Dina rejected her, so she went out to destroy her!” But then, Jezebel picked up that she also said this: Danielle was trying to harm Dina by giving her ex-husband a phone number that might give him leverage in the custody of their daughter Lexi. This contradicts a statement…
Danielle Staub’s ex “Kevin Maher,” the Cop Without A Badge Speaks

Maria Diaz

2 Jul 2009 | 10:58 am

On the following clip from Fox News, Real Housewife of New Jersey Danielle Staub’s first ex-husband, Kevin Maher, the subject of the infamous “Book” (aka Cop Without a Badge: The Extraordinary Undercover Life of Kevin Maher) is interviewed about Danielle’s past. He says that he doesn’t even know if he ever got legally divorced from her, since they did a very scientific study of all the “databases” and could never find that their marriage was actually annulled. He then goes on to say that the “Colombians” who she put in jail as part of her…
Rachel Zoe Wants To Tell You How To Live

Maria Diaz

1 Jul 2009 | 9:21 pm

Since every one just loves Gwyneth Paltrow’s newsletter, GOOP, I’m sure we’ll also love Rachel Zoe’s upcoming e-mail list. Because that’s what you need in your life, someone else making you feel fat and poor. You can sign up to receive the “daily glamour” today at RachelZoe.com. I’m signed up, so you don’t have go through the pain. Why? Because I love you, that’s why. [Blackbook] Post from: Bravo Fan
Is NYC Prep The Worst Reality Show On-Air Right Now?

Maria Diaz

1 Jul 2009 | 9:51 am

Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly asks this question, probably coming down from the non-stop drama of the Real Housewives franchise, or in Project Runway withdrawals. I think: too soon, man. It’s only the second episode and most Bravo shows simmer up to a spectacular finish. Give it time. But, being the curious gal I am, I thought I’d see what Twitter thought of the show, since it made the trending topics last night. A sampling of what folks felt: Skeeton Mischa wondered the same thing I did about Sebastian & Taylor’s date: This lady doubted that PC’s…

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9 Movie Poster Images And Character Descriptions

Marc Eastman

2 Jul 2009 | 7:41 pm

I finally got something else for the movie 9, and it’s rather after everyone else this time around. At any rate, here are some very cool images of posters for the 9 characters, and descriptions. Click for rockin large version images. 1 Voiced by one of the world’s most respected actors, Christopher Plummer, 1 is the Scientist’s first creation. As the elder, he is the self-declared leader of the group. He is clever and sly, but also domineering, quick-tempered, and threatened by the new arrival of 9, whose higher intellect leads him to question authority. 2 Voiced by…
Green Lantern: First Flight Connecting On Facebook And Offering Great Prizes!

Marc Eastman

1 Jul 2009 | 5:18 pm

From June 30 – August 11, 2009, Green Lantern Fans Can Enter to Win a PlayStation 3, 40″ LCD HDTV, a Copy of Green Lantern: First Flight on Blu-ray and Much More To promote the Blu-ray and DVD release of Green Lantern: First Flight on July 28, a sweepstakes has been created to get fans involved and give them a chance to win cool prizes. Green Lantern fans can enter the sweepstakes and learn more about the fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Originals through a Facebook Power Ring widget. Once the Facebook Power Ring Widget has been added…
Big Brother 11 Exclusive “Get To Know” Feature At TV.com

Marc Eastman

1 Jul 2009 | 3:37 pm

It’s that time again, Big Brother is back. What group did you fit into in high school? That is the question 12 strangers will face on the season premiere of BIG BROTHER, Thursday, July 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. 12 strangers will move into the Big Brother house and learn that they will be ‘kickin it old school’ this summer, high school to be exact. The House Guests will be shocked to learn that they will be playing the game in one of four familiar high school cliques – popular, athletes, brainiacs and off beats. They will compete for…
Web Therapy – Lisa Kudrow’s Webshow Now Available At iTunes – Win The First Season Here!

Marc Eastman

1 Jul 2009 | 2:19 pm

Lisa Kudrow’s quirky webshow comedy about a misguided therapist is available now on iTunes, so I thought it was about time I visited the show here. The show stars Kudrow as Fiona Wallice, a therapist who has had just about enough of patients who go on and on at her about themselves and all their little problems. The theory behind things is that Fiona has decided to cut to the chase by providing therapy via three-minute video chat sessions. Unfortunately for her clients, she can hardly manage to track a conversation, much less provide any helpful counseling. Easily bored,…
Royal Pains – TV Review

Marc Eastman

1 Jul 2009 | 10:19 am

USA’s newest series focusing on a brilliant doctor and his run-in with the Hamptons is slow to get moving, and it seems that might be mainly a result of having no clear destination in mind. Like an ever-expanding list of other recent shows, the general affair seems better suited to something that would become a mildly entertaining movie rather than something that must theoretically go on forever. USA p/c Justin Stephens The recent trend seems to be to come up with a vaguely amusing situation and then decide if there is somewhere that situation might ultimately lead. If yes,…

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