Ellen DeGeneres Officially Announces American Idol Gig
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, FOX, American Idol, Video,
Apparently if you want to hear breaking news, The Ellen DeGeneres Show is the place to be.
In addition to finding out that Katherine Heigl was adopting a child (the pre-taped interview will air this Friday), that talk show audience also learned about Ellen’s new American Idol gig first.
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Ellen DeGeneres: The Next SYTYCD Star?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Talk Shows, Syndication, So You Think You Can Dance, Video,
We already know Ellen DeGeneres can move—but how does she stack up against real dancers?
For her talk show’s Season 7 premiere, the host “choreographed” a number for herself and her ten friends. Who were these backup dancers? The finalists from the recent installment of So You Think You Can Dance.
In the clip above, you can watch the group perform to Pitbull’s “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho).”
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Rod Blagojevich and Wife to Appear Together on The View
Posted by Jacci Lewis Categories: Daytime, Talk Shows, ABC, Gossip,
Daytime talk show The View has become the No Excuses jeans of the new millenium. You remember No Excuses jeans, right? No Excuses Sportswear spent the late 80’s and early 90’s capitalizing on infamous media stories by using the women involved in those stories to model their cheesy blue jeans. Donna Rice (disgraced Presidential Candidate Gary Hart’s “Monkey Business” lap mate) and Marla Maples (the reason for Donald and Ivana Trump’s divorce) are just a couple of the flash-in-the-pan media darlings who squeezed into a pair of No Excuses for a quick buck and some extra noteriety.
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Awkward TV: Kate Gosselin and Regis Philbin
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, Video,
I’m not sure what’s more painful to watch—Jon Gosselin going through a midlife crisis or Regis Philbin making uneducated statements (again).
During a pre-taped interview with Kate Gosselin, Philbin openly admitted that he was not a follower of Jon & Kate Plus Eight. Although that reveal should have immediately disqualified him from the conversation, the Live with Regis and Kelly host then proceeded to add his two cents to the divorce matter.
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NBC, now down to only one soap opera, is making sure Days of our Lives gets seen.
Those unable to watch the sudser during its daytime slot now have additional viewing options. As of this week, DOOL is now being made available online and through your mobile device.
The episodes, which will be posted daily, can be accessed for up to 16 days each. Those interested in catching up can find the program here.
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CBS Brings Game Show Antique to the Network
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Daytime, Games, CBS, News, Video,
With soap opera relic Guiding Light going off the air, CBS is looking at a daytime programming gap they haven’t had to worry about for six decades. You see, Guiding Light is so dusty is used to run on CBS radio. It’s been on CBS TV since 1952. That is a long-running show.
Time to hit the panic button now. So what’s CBS going to do to fill the gap left by this extremely old (and obviously highly successful) daytime drama? How about dredging up an almost equally-ancient game show and shoving it back onto the schedule?
And I’m pretty sure that’s how the pitch went when the network decided to breathe new life into Let’s Make a Deal, that “choose a door” delight once emceed by the irreplaceable Monty Hall. Will you ride away in a brand new car…or get stuck with a goat?
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VIDEO: Joan Rivers Can’t Take a Joke
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Daytime, Talk Shows, Gossip, Video,
Joan Rivers has often remained good-natured about her own love affair with plastic surgery, giving and receiving jokes with good grace as part of her colorful career. But don’t crack a funny on the subject of Joan’s daughter Melissa Rivers - sparks (and swearing) will ensue.
Rivers abruptly ended an interview and dropped TV’s biggest no-no live on the air when an anchor tried to joke with the celebrity who’s usually so great with one-liners. Watch the video - and your ears - if you want to see Joan melt down.
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Television Coverage of Jackson’s Star-Studded Memorial
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Specials, ABC, Cable, CBS, MTV, NBC, News,
UPDATE: CBS and NBC have now decided to jump on the live coverage bandwagon.
Not a winner in the Michael Jackson memorial lottery? Not a problem. You can still get a front row viewing while sparing yourself the cost of a flight.
Although 17,500 get the chance to be in either the Staples Center or the Nokia Theater, free television coverage will allow everyone an opportunity to witness the events as they unfold.
According to a release from the Jackson family, participants at Tuesday’s memorial include Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Berry Gordy, Jennifer Hudson, Shaheen Jafargholi (finalist on Britain’s Got Talent), Magic Johnson, Martin Luther King III, Bernice A. King, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Usher and Stevie Wonder.
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Speidi’s Back in LA
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Daytime, Reality, Talk Shows, NBC, Gossip, Video,
TMZ captured video of Heidi and Spencer Pratt arriving in LA after their stint in Costa Rica. The couple were part of the cast of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, a show they left several times before they finally chose to leave for good.
Now that they’re back to their lavish lifestyles, Speidi is singing a different tune. They no longer seem angry at NBC and they are denying that they ever cried “torture” against the network in the first place. “I love NBC. I was never suing NBC,” Spencer told that paps as he made his way through the airport. “I guess since you sign a waiver…it’s not called torture.” Or some smart lawyer patiently explained to the newlyweds that they absolutely don’t have a case against the show.
The pair further soaked up the spotlight by appearing on Today, where they were questioned by Al Roker. He valiantly tried to get real answers out of the couple before finally putting an end to the entire Q and A (view the video above).
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (6/9)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Daytime, Food & Home, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, ABC, Bravo, Cable, Syndication, Top Chef, Renewals,
Here’s an update on the shows you’ll be seeing more of in the months to come:
RENEWALS
- Hannah Montana (Disney) - Season 4
- Important Things with Demetri Martin (Comedy Central) - Season 2
- Just for Laughs (ABC) - Season 3
- Monster Garage (Discovery) - Season 6
- Rachael Ray (Syndicated) - Seasons 5 & 6
- Sonny with a Chance (Disney) - Season 2
- Top Chef (Bravo) - Season 6
(To get a look at TV Envy’s Summer Programming Schedule, click here.)
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