It’s no secret — Charlie Sheen’s got issues — and for the first time, network executives at CBS are expressing a “high level of concern” about the troubled star. Sheen has been in and out of the headlines since his 2009 Christmas arrest in Aspen, Colorado following a heated altercation with his now soon-to-be ex-wife [...]
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“Desperate Housewives†Cancelled?!
January 11th, 2011 |
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Is it the end of the road for the Women of Wisteria Lane? Marc Cherry’s Emmy-winning dramedy Desperate Housewives may not be renewed for another season on ABC, network executive Paul Lee told the Television Critics Association in Pasadena on Sunday. The comedy drama, now in its seventh season, takes the show up to 2013, [...]
Oprah Piers Morgan First Guest! [Madonna's Still Banned]
January 7th, 2011 |
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Piers Morgan’s first guest – Oprah!! On Thursday, Piers Morgan revealed that the first guest that will sit down for a series of dish on his new CNN show, Piers Morgan Tonight, will be OWN boss Oprah Winfrey. “I genuinely think she’s the perfect guest for the show because she’s not only the biggest celebrity [...]
John Lennon’s widow says Mark Chapman is still a threat
August 6th, 2010 |
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John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono has opposed parole for his killer as she feels that he still remains a potential threat 30 years after the ex-Beatle”s murder. Lennon”s widow said that she was trying to be “practical” in asking that Mark Chapman remain behind bars for shooting dead the pop star on December 8 1980, [...]
Macca is a fan of ‘Glee’
August 3rd, 2010 |
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Ryan Murphy, the co-creator of ‘Glee’, has revealed that he it was surprising to know that Sir Paul McCartney is a fan of his show. Murphy also discovered that the ex-Beatle wanted his music to be part of it. Sir Paul enclosed a mix of some of his tunes, including Michelle, and asked Murphy to [...]
“30 Rock†Live Episode Oct. 14
July 31st, 2010 |
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Live from New York: It’s 30 Rock! NBC will air live a episode of its Emmy-winning comedy 30 Rock on Oct. 14.On Friday, network executives told the Television Critics Association that a live episode of the comedy has been commissioned after series executive producers Lorne Michaels and Tina Fey greelit the idea. The show will [...]
Terrence Howard Joins Cast Of “Law & Order: Los Angelesâ€
July 31st, 2010 |
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Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard has joined the cast of NBC’s newest Law & Order spinoff: Law & Order: Los Angeles. The Winnie actor will play a LA Deputy District Attorney opposite Alfred Molina, who was previously announced as a prosecutor on the drama. Howard was nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award for Hustle & Flow [...]
This Just In: Sarah Gilbert Is A Lesbian
July 30th, 2010 |
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Out of the closet: Roseanne Barr’s TV daughter is officially gay. No surprises here! To be honest, we thought Sarah Gilbert had sashay-chanted out of the closet years ago!As it turns out she’s been living an openly gay life with her partner and their two kids for ages, but has never actually answered the age-old [...]
“The Price Of Beauty†Helped Jessica Simpson Find Own Inner Beauty
January 17th, 2010 |
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Jessica Simpson credits her new VH1 reality show, The Price of Beauty, with helping her find her own inner beauty.
Joined by celebrity hair maven Ken Paves, the 29-year-old singer/actress traveled the world to find identify what constitutes beauty. Jessica, who has often been scrutinized and ridiculed publicly for her weight and seemingly limited-IQ, said the [...]
“The Price Of Beauty†Helped Jessica Simpson Find Own Inner Beauty
January 17th, 2010 |
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Jessica Simpson credits her new VH1 reality show, The Price of Beauty, with helping her find her own inner beauty.
Joined by celebrity hair maven Ken Paves, the 29-year-old singer/actress traveled the world to find identify what constitutes beauty. Jessica, who has often been scrutinized and ridiculed publicly for her weight and seemingly limited-IQ, said the [...]
Men With Six-Figure Salaries Wanted For Kate Gosselin Dating Show
January 17th, 2010 |
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It’s official — Kate Gosselin is getting a new show on TLC.
A project is in the works for the former star of TV’s Jon & Kate Plus 8, Steve Cheskin, the network’s Head of Programming , told reporters at the Television Critics Association Panel on Thursday.
“I can tell you yes we are developing a new [...]
Harrison Ford, Rosie O’Donnell Weigh In On Jay/Conan Debacle
January 15th, 2010 |
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Add comedienne Rosie O’Donnell and veteran Harrison Ford to the growing list of celebrities joining Team Conan; both believe Jay Leno should hit the bricks and let his Tonight Show successor, Conan O’Brien, continue hosting the show.
(I still like Letterman’s idea of letting the guys share co-hosting duties….)
The former View moderator shared her view after [...]
“Kept†Coming To LOGO Oct. 2010
January 13th, 2010 |
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Just call them The Real Queens of New York City…. LOGO announced that it has ordered eight 60 minute episodes of Kept, a new gay-interest docudrama inspired by Bravo’s smash Real Housewives series, the network revealed at the Television Critics Association Conference in Pasadena on Tuesday.
The unscripted reality soap will center on a group of [...]
“Dancing With The Stars†Season 10 Premiere March 22
January 12th, 2010 |
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Dancing With the Stars will return for its tenth season this March, ABC confirmed on Tuesday.
A new edition of the hit reality dance competition will return to the small screen with a two-hour season premiere on Monday, March 22, ABC Entertainment Group President Stephen McPherson told reporters at the Television Critics Association Panel this morning.
Official: Simon Cowell Leaving “American Idolâ€
January 11th, 2010 |
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It’s official — Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol. The judge has confirmed this will be his final season on Idol.
Simon announced the news himself at FOX’s Television Critics Association panel in Pasadena, California, on Monday afternoon. The acid-tongued Brit reached a deal early Monday afternoon to bring The X Factor, the British reality [...]
“Law & Order: Los Angeles†Spinoff
January 11th, 2010 |
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The latest Law & Order spinoff will be set in the City of Angels.
During the Winter Television Critics Association Tour on Sunday, NBC programming chief Angela Bromstad announced that the network are having “very fluid” conversations with L&O creator Dick Wolf about introducing Law & Order: Los Angeles to the airwaves. NBC producers are [...]
Paula Abdul Turns Down Gig On “So You Think You Can Dance†Over Feud With Nigel Lythgoe
December 22nd, 2009 |
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For months, So You Think You Can Dance producer/ judge Nigel Lythgoe has been Tweeting anyone who will listen with the news that he’s personally invited Paula Abdul – who was an American Idol judge during his reign as the show’s producer – to appear as a judge on his hit FOX reality dance competition.
“I [...]
FOX: Ryan Seacrest Not Signed To $45 Million “American Idol†Deal
August 6th, 2009 |
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FOX says it is not paying “The Hardest-Working Man In Showbusiness” $15 million a year to host American Idol. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Seacrest recently signed a new $45 million deal to continue hosting the top-rated talent competition over the next three years, but when asked about the deal at the Television Critics [...]
Ed Martin: 2009 Emmy Nominations: Not So Bad (for a Change)
July 17th, 2009 |
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The annual announcement of the Primetime Emmy Award nominations is generally one of the most contentious events of the year for anyone who works in,…