Wednesday, July 22, 2009

July 22, 2009

"The Jay Leno Show" Web site launches
The new site features 24-hour live streaming of the set being built.


There's a hunger for obese reality TV

CNN examines why plus-sized shows have become all the rage.


Jon Gosselin fans are switching over to Kate's side

His supporters don't like him flaunting his new girlfriend(s).

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July 22, 2009

"SYTYCD" wants Paula Abdul
"We would certainly consider (Abdul as) a guest judge. Without question," Nigel Lythgoe says of her contract negotiations. PLUS: Paula says she still hasn't heard from producers.


"Family Guy" is begging for Emmy votes

Read the e-mail that, admittedly, is in violation of Emmy decorum.


Poll: 61% of TV fans are sick of Obama's primetime news conferences

That's according to a new TV Guide poll. PLUS: Fox opts for "SYTYCD" over Obama.


"Project Runway: All-Star Challenge" competitors announced

Among them: Santino, Daniel Vosovic, Jeffrey Sebelia, Uli Herzner, Mychael Knight, Chris March, Sweet P and Korto Momulu.


You know you wanna watch the naked Erin Andrews video, but should you?

Despite warnings of the illegality of the video and the moral ramifications of watching it, many Web surfers continue to seek out the peephole video — even if they might come with a virus. PLUS: Andrews' lawyer won't rest until the "predator" is put behind bars.


Ty Pennington's "Great British Adventure" is coming to ABC

The "Extreme Makeover" host originally filmed "Ty's Great British Adventure" for UKTV.

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July 22, 2009

Kris Allen explains why he dumped Kara DioGuardi's "Idol" song
"It kinda just didn't work with the set," he says of "No Boundaries," adding that he still likes the derided song.


TV Guide Network buys "Ugly Betty" reruns

Starting next year, the cable channel will be able to air new episodes within 14 days of their premiere, plus five episodes at a time online.


Female poker players to compete on "The Amazing Race"

Tiffany Michelle and Maria Ho apparently skipped the World Series of Poker to go racing on CBS.


Leno and Conan = Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather?

There are many parallels between the two transitions.


Taco Bell chihuahua dies

Gidget was 15 years old.


Emmy submission episodes unveiled

Which episodes were submitted for "Dexter," Mad Men" and other shows?

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July 22, 2009

Lawyers pick "L.A. Law" as their all-time fave legal show; "Law & Order" is No. 4
"Perry Mason" and "The Practice" came in at No. 2 and No. 5, respectively in the American Bar Association's list of the 25 best legal shows of all time.


Watch Susan Boyle's "Today" interview

Here's a taste of what you'll see on tonight's "America's Got Talent."


ABC auctioning off "Lost" props

They'll be previewed at Comic-Con before going on  sale after the final season is filmed.


Are female comedians jealous of Padma Lakshmi's sitcom deal?

Some in Hollywood say they're stunned that somebody with no comedic chops was able to get her own comedy. (6th item)


Why do the celeb mags find Jon Gosselin's life so compelling?

Whatever happened to focusing on the lives of real celebrities?


Alec Baldwin becomes a stylist on Jimmy Fallon

Watch his entire interview, including the part where he does an impression of Tracy Morgan.

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July 22, 2009

Letterman still doesn't get Twitter
Despite Kevin Spacey's best attempts to explain it to him.


Simon Cowell sunburns his face

He's now seriously red after vacationing in St. Tropez.


CNN is back for more "Black in America"

Tonight's special includes a profile of Chris Rock's wife's program that helps disadvantaged teens on a cultural exchange program.


Denise Richards recreates the steamy "Wild Things" pool scene

You can catch it on "It's Complicated."


ABC calls "Wipeout" a "real family show"

There's no violence, profanity or sex, but there's plenty of slapstick that's safe for the entire family. Says ABC's reality boss: "What really tickles me about it is that my little 9-year-old nephew and my 74-year-old mother both laugh hysterically at the show." PLUS: "Wipeout" will air an hour late tonight thanks to Obama.

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ODDS & ENDS

July 22, 2009

"Apprentice" champ Randal Pinkett says he'd consider running for NJ Lt. governor

Ashlee Simpson screams in the newest "Melrose Place" promo

Which is the deadliest fantasy warrior, "Xena" or "Buffy"?

"I'm a Celeb's" Stephen Baldwin files for bankruptcy

Andrew Lloyd Webber scraps plans for a "Wizard of Oz" reality show

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