Keri Russell is the new face of CoverGirl. This summer, the former star of Felicity will appear in commercials and print ads for CoverGirl’s Outlast Double Lipshine.
Russell, who recently appeared in Mission: Impossible III, describes the commercial - in which she fights a group of ninjas - as a “mini action movie”.
With the exception of promoting her roles on TV and film, this is only the second time, the actress has appeared in a commerical. She got her start on MMC: The All New Mickey Mouse Club in the 80’s and 90’s. You may have also recently seen her in The Upside of Anger or the mini-series Into the West.
Now Russell, 30, joins the ranks of pretty faces such as Christie Brinkley and Queen Latifah. Up next for Russell are two new films: Waitress and August Rush with Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Terrence Howard.
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| CBS News
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American Idol Audition Dates
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Reality, FOX, American Idol, Features,
Attention Idol Wannabes: Time to clear your calendars! The next round of audition dates for American Idol have just been announced:
August 8: Los Angeles
August 11: San Antonio
August 14: New York
August 21: Birmingham
September 3: Memphis
September 8: Minneapolis
September 19: Seattle
Read More | FOX
It has been announced that Peter MacNicol, widely remembered for his role as John Cage on Fox’s Ally McBeal, will be returning to his old network next season. But fans of Numb3rs need not worry—MacNicol will be wearing two hats this fall. In addition to his role on the CBS drama, MacNicol will also be a series regular on the hit 24. His character will be a ‘high-ranking government official’. As if they needed another one.
As appealing as he is, I’m already predicting that MacNicol’s appearance will cause massive confusion . I mean—it is just me, or does he already look like that Miles Papazian guy from last year?
Read More | The Hollywood Reporter
Entourage: Crash and Burn
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Cable, HBO, Entourage, Features,
Eric is out test-driving a car to replace the Maserati that Vince gave away to those Aquaman fans. Mid-drive, he gets a call from Ari on his cell. He discusses the meeting they have later that morning with the Warner Bros. head. Ari says they’ll need to talk nicely if they really want Medellian. The studio would need to delay the Aquaman 2 production for 90 days so they can do both shoots.
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Brigitte Nielsen Marries For Fifth Time
Posted by Abby Rose Dalto Categories: Reality, Cable, Gossip,
Brigitte Nielsen has recently married former model Mattia Dessi. Nielsen is most famous for her roles in Beverly Hills Cop III and Rocky IV. She is also famous for her on-and-off screen “relationship” with rapper Flavor Flav, her costar on VH1’s The Surreal Life and Strange Love.
Nielsen’s most recent marriage, to former race car driver Raoul Meyer, ended in 2005. Their divorce was not yet final when she and Dessi tied the knot in an “unofficial” ceremony in the Dominican Republic. The marriage is official this time, having wed at the Radisson Golden Sands Resort in Malta.
This is the fifth marriage for the Danish model-actress, who has four children from previous relationships.
Read More | Reality TV World
Finally Some Reality Stars With Skills
Posted by Abby Rose Dalto Categories: Food & Home, Reality, Bravo, FOX, Hell’s Kitchen, American Idol, Survivor, The Bachelor,
Too often the stars of reality television are famous simply for being famous. Their only talent is the shamelessness of appearing on one of these shows. The Real World was originally an experiment in human nature – “what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real?” – but after seventeen seasons it has become simply a pageant for those that want to be on TV but lack the talent and dedication to do so legitimately.
There have been a few exceptions to this rule. American Idol contestants choose to compete on the show not just for a chance at winning, but for a chance at gaining exposure. That is, exposure that they can actually use. Very few cast members of reality shows like The Real World, Survivor, Big Brother, or The Bachelor actually are able to use their “exposure” to jump-start their careers. However the contestants of talent showcases such as American Idol, America’s Got Talent, or Making the Band have the potential to hold on to their “fame” after the shows end.
Lately there have been more and more shows that take this concept to the next level: the contestants are aiming not just for “fame”, but for success. Programs like the Ben Affleck/Matt Damon vehicle for aspiring filmmakers, Project Greenlight, or Project Runway - which premieres its third season tomorrow at 10pm EST – both focus on people with actual skills such as fashion design.
Other shows that followed people being creative include three cooking programs, Bravo’s Top Chef, FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen, and The Food Network’s The Next Food Network Star. HGTV Design Star, which premieres July 23, will feature competing home designers.
These shows all have the potential not only to be quality TV, but to serve as stepping-stones for the cast members. Their prize – whether they win or lose – will not simply be fifteen minutes of fame, but hopefully a lasting career. They aspire not to be the world’s next big celebrities, but rather the “next big thing” in their respective fields… even after the cameras stop rolling.
Read More | Time
No Photoshop for Tyra Banks
Posted by Stephanie Whiteside Categories: Reality, America’s Next Top Model, Talent, Gossip, Rumors,
America’s Next Top Model host Tyra Banks has sworn off Photoshop. The model is insisting that any magazine shoots she does in the future not be touched up or digitally enhanced. Instead, she will rely on hair and make-up techniques to enhance her natural beauty. Tyra is attempting to make the admittedly unreal business of modelling just a bit more real. She also encourages heavier women to try out for her show, despite the modelling industry’s continued rejection of anyone who isn’t tall and waif-like.
I’m all for plus-size models, but what I really want to see is a modelling show that accepts someone under 5’6”. How about showing some love for us short girls, Tyra?
Read More | Sky Showbiz
Survivor Sweetheart Gets Married
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Reality, CBS, Survivor,
She may be a two-time loser on TV, but she’s finally winner at home. Survivor fan-favorite, Stephenie LaGrossa, wed her longtime boyfriend on Friday in New Jersey. The former pharmaceuticals rep, first seen on Survivor: Palau, was widely remembered for outlasting everyone else in her own camp. Stephenie’s spunk and good looks then brought her back to Guatemala where she narrowly missed being the ultimate survivor. Attendees of the wedding included the winners of both her seasons—Tom Westman (Palau) and Danni Boatwright (Guatemala). LaGrossa, 26, has now moved on from selling the meds to selling herself—- through modeling and public appearances (natch).
Read More | People
The Best (and Worst) Shows of 2005-06
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Reality, ABC, Cable, CBS, FX, FOX, HBO, NBC, 24, Amazing Race, The, American Idol, Apprentice, The - Donald, Degrassi, Lost, My Name Is Earl, Prison Break, Scrubs, The Office, The Sopranos,
In a recent edition of Broadcasting & Cable, the trade magazine presented a list of the Best Shows on TV for the 2005-06 season. The 2nd annual poll, based on the views of 111 critics, didn’t reveal many shocking choices overall…but does give much love to some underappreciated gems. Let’s see how your choices compare:
BEST SHOW
BEST DRAMA:
Gold: Lost (ABC)—Really not much of a surprise on any of these choices. It’s only shocking to remember that Lost is the only one of these three to be shut out of the Best Drama category for the upcoming Emmys.
Silver: 24 (FOX)
Bronze: The Sopranos (HBO)
BEST COMEDY:
Gold: The Office (NBC)
Silver: My Name is Earl (NBC)
Bronze: Scrubs (NBC)—Woo hoo! Even if NBC doesn’t respect the comedic gem enough to give it a regular time slot (and a fall start), it’s reassuring to know that the show is still being noticed.
BEST REALITY:
Gold: American Idol (FOX)
Silver: The Amazing Race (CBS)—Race may not be able to compete against Idol in the ratings department, but it still wins in my heart. No popularity contests here. The prize goes to those who simply stick it out.
Bronze: Project Runway (Bravo)—Heidi Klum has it all. Good looks, two cute kids, a sexy husband—and now a highly respected show. I hate her. I may enjoy watching her show..but I still hate her.
BEST NEW SHOW:
Gold: My Name is Earl (NBC)
Silver: Prison Break (FOX)
Bronze: Big Love (HBO)—Although I’m personally obsessed with polygamy-based stories, I feared the subject might be too taboo for the average audience. Regardless of the subject matter, this show has been a hoot to watch..and it doesn’t hurt that Bill Paxton is still quite easy on the eyes. No wonder three women want to bear his children.
WORST SHOW:
Gold: Unan1mous (FOX)
Silver: The War at Home (FOX)
Bronze: The Apprentice (NBC)—While I will have to admit that my interest in this show has waned over the past year or so, I don’t think it’s one of the worst shows out there. But if Donald continues to make creepy remarks about the attractive females on his show, I may have to call the FCC myself.
CABLE NETWORK MORE PEOPLE SHOULD WATCH:
Gold: BBC America
Silver: FX
Bronze: The N—- Degrassi, Degrassi, Degrassi. I’ve said it before and I will say it again. The N is home to the best drama for teens…ever.
MOST MEMORABLE TV MOMENT:
Gold: Coverage of Hurricane Katrina
Silver: Uncle Junior shoots Tony on The Sopranos (HBO)
Bronze: Michael shoots Ana-Lucia and Libby on Lost (ABC)—I admit, I don’t watch The Sopranos so I may be a bit biased here. But Michael shot two people. That should definitely earn him a higher medal than Uncle Junior. I dare say Michael even deserves the gold, but he can’t compete with Nature.
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Tom Brokaw Hosts Global Warming Special
Posted by Abby Rose Dalto Categories: Specials, BBC, NBC, News,
Tom Brokaw, the former NBC anchorman, hosted Global Warming: What You Need to Know tonight on the Discovery Channel.
Brokaw, 66, says he was inspired to get involved after seeing the Al Gore documentary An Inconvenient Truth on global warming. Brokaw is no stranger to environmental issues ; his wife, Meredith, is VP of Conservation International.
The program - which was made by Discovery and the BBC - suggests that humankind is contributing to a rapid warming of the Earth’s atmopshere with potentially disastrous results, including rising sea levels, hurricanes, and drought.
The show encourages people to take means to slow the rate of global warming, such as conserving energy both on a small scale (unplugging electric appliances when out of use) and large scale (promoting energy-efficient mass transportation).
Next up for Brokaw are documentaries on illegal immigration and the black underclass.
Read More | MSNBC
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