American Idol 10: New Orleans Auditions
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip, Video,
The New Orleans auditions of American Idol opened predictably -- meaning, slowly. The show celebrated the city and itself before it got around to featuring any singing. Outtakes and footage of the judges was at last followed by the episode’s first auditioner.
There were few bright spots in New Orleans, though with the kinder panel it’s easier than ever for Idol hopefuls to score that golden ticket that will take them all the way to Hollywood. We’re hearing that the Hollywood Rounds will be longer than ever before, and it’s no wonder why. But there were a few in New Orleans who may manage to become more memorable than your run-of-the-mill Idol hopeful.
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More Mega Python vs. Gatoroid Scenes with Tiffany, Debbie Gibson
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, Cable, Video,
After months of anticipation, the moment has finally come: the time when we get to see former pop stars Tiffany and Debbie Gibson battle it out in Mega Python vs. Gatoroid.
We know you don't really need a reason to watch it. We also know you don't care about the plot. Just watch these new clips and try to tear your eyes away.
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid will air on the Syfy channel Saturday, Jan. 29 at 9 P.M.
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Ratings: Paula Abdul’s Dance Against Cowell-Less American Idol
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, CBS, FOX, American Idol, Ratings,
Wednesday night was epic for number-crunchers.
Paula Abdul’s new reality series Live to Dance competed for the same viewers in the same time slot as reality standard American Idol -- which no longer has Simon Cowell behind it. So, which reality series fared better?
Sadly, Abdul didn’t do too well. Live to Dance scored about 1 million in the key 18-49 demographic, compared to Idol’s 9.7.
The reality juggernaut is still down among its target audience, continuing its steady decline. But Idol isn't in serious trouble yet . . . and the same can't be said for Paula's Dance act. In the same time slot last year, sitcom reruns managed to pull down more viewers than Abdul’s reality contest.
Dynasty TV Series Heading to Theaters
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, ABC, News,
ABC may be working to bring back Charlie's Angels to the small screen, but another show from that network is now headng to the big screen.
Dynasty, the hit 80's TV show which starred Joan Collins, John Forsythe and Linda Evans, is being developed into a motion picture. Show creators Richard and Esther Shapiro and working on the script.
"The time is right. Nostalgia has always been big, but we want to take it a step further," Esther teased. "We want to go back to the beginning with these characters and use the film to trace their roots. We're taking Blake Carrington (John) back to his young manhood and when he met Alexis (Joan), and setting the movie in the Mad Men era of the 1960s. It will give us the opportunity to start fresh, without the constraints that television placed on our characters in the series."
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (1/21)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Food & Home, Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, Bravo, Cable, CBS, Showtime, Syndication, Top Chef, Renewals,
Here’s an update on the shows you'll be seeing more of in the months to come:
RENEWALS
- The A-List: New York (Logo) – Season 2
- Bethenny Ever After (Bravo) – Season 2
- The Big Bang Theory (CBS) – Three more seasons
- Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker (TLC) – Season 2
- Californication (Showtime) – Season 5
- Flipping Out (Bravo) – Season 5
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American Idol 10: Season Premiere
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Features, Video,
American Idol kicked off its tenth season in New Jersey. And how did the show start? How else? With a montage. Because, despite all the casting changes and media back-and-forth, Idol wanted to prove that it hasn't really changed at all. If the Ford ads plastered everywhere didn't already convince you, that is.
So it began, with a fast-paced montage of news coverage following the shake-ups after Season 9. Everything was hyped to the line “Because the best … is yet to come.”
Good one . . . but that remains to be seen. After America was introduced to the new judges (“I decided to become a judge because we can actually take somebody and change their life,” Jennifer Lopez, "I took this gig because I love music," Steven Tyler and “Wow. It’s a different table. But you know what? It’s hot. Let’s go, baby,” Randy Jackson), America was given a melange of audition clips. And then a few more. Some shots of the judges. . . and a few more.
It only took nine minutes to get through the recaps, get-to-know-yours and montages and see a few actual auditions.
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Ricky Gervais to Appear on NBC’s The Office
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, The Office,
Ricky Gervais might not be interested in hosting the Golden Globes again, but that doesn't mean he's done with NBC.
Gervais, who co-created the British version of The Office is finally going to make a cameo on American version. He will show up as David Brent, the role he played in the UK series.
Although it's unclear what role Ricky will play in the episode, we do know that he will come face-to-face with Dunder Mifflin's Michael Scott. (Will Brent's arrival have anything to do with Steve Carell's early departure?)
Ricky, the executive producer of the NBC comedy, will appear on January 27.
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SNL Books Jesse Eisenberg ... and Dana Carvey
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Music, NBC, Saturday Night Live,
Saturday Night Live has booked a Studio 8H newbie -- and an alum -- for its next two episodes.
At the end of the month, Social Network star Jesse Eisenberg will take a break from the awards ceremonies to front the late-night program. Eisenberg's appearance will reunite him with two of his Adventureland costars: Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader.
Nicki Minaj will be the musical guest on the January 29 taping.
The following weekend, longtime SNL fans will welcome a blast from the past: Church Lady Dana Carvey. Carvey, a fixture on the program for seven seasons, will make his fourth appearance as host.
Dana will be joined by Linkin Park on the February 5 broadcast.
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Quote of the Day: Matt LeBlanc on His Friends Funds
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, Cable, NBC, Showtime, Gossip,
"Thank God I didn't need the money. You know there's that saying that you make your f*** you money in Hollywood? I made that. . . . My daughter's education is paid for. Her grandchildren's education is paid for. My mother's house is paid off. My father's house is paid off. My house is paid off."
-Actor Matt LeBlanc on not needing to work post-Friends. (He can currently be seen on Showtime's Episodes.)
(Make sure to check out our other notable quotes.)
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Regis Philbin (Finally!) Announces His Retirement
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Talk Shows, ABC, Syndication, Video,
The day I first dreamed about over two years ago has finally came true.
This morning on Live with Regis and Kelly, Regis Philbin said this would be his “last year on this show.”
Philbin, who is just two years shy of hitting his 30-year anniversary on the program, gave no specific reason for deciding to retire now.
“It's been a long time," he explained. "It's been 28 years since I’ve been here and it was the biggest thrill of my life to come back to New York, where I grew up as a kid watching TV in the early days, you know -- never even dreaming that I would one day have the ability, or whatever it takes, to get in front of the camera and talk to it.”
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