"Vampire Diaries" delivers CW's best premiere ratings ever
About 4.84 million watched last night's debut, which topped last year's premiere of "90210." PLUS: "Vampire" stars arrested for flashing motorists.
Craig Ferguson close to extending his "Late Late" run through 2012
The two-year extension would put him in line with a new contract between CBS and Letterman that's in the works. PLUS: g on his autobiography, "American on Purpose."
Casey Wilson jokes about her "SNL" firing: I was phat, not fat
"I had an amazing time on 'SNL,' and these rumors are completely untrue," the 28-year-old Wilson says in a statement. "And to clarify, the issue isn't that I'm too fat, it's that I'm too phat. Can I get a WHAT-WHAT!" PLUS: 21 other "SNL" cast members who only lasted one season, from Damon Wayans to Ben Stiller.
Packers fans will be wearing Leno jerseys during "Sunday Night Football"
After packing last night's "Sunday Night Football" season premiere with Leno promos, NBC is going one step further during Sunday night's game between the Packers and Chicago Bears. Throughout the game, Al Michaels will name-drop Leno and the stadium's video board will show spots featuring Leno in a half-Packers/half-Bears jersey. And according to Variety, "Throughout Green Bay's Lambeau Field, the Peacock plans to strategically place fans wearing football jerseys (in Packers colors) with Leno's name and either a '10' — his new timeslot in most of the country — or a '9' — his slot in the Central time zone. Others will be in the crowd with painted faces promoting the show."
NBC selling Leno ads at low prices // Are viewers really falling asleep earlier, as NBC claims?
Leno doesn't care if NBC is patient or not: "Whatever you want, babe. Not my problem"
It took just over 2 weeks for "Idol" to reel in Ellen
Fox yesterday explained how it came to picking Ellen DeGeneres as Paula's replacement after watching her on "SYTYCD" — and how "Idol" would've reverted back to three judges had she turned the network down. Fox said they considered her hosting of "Idol Gives Back" two years ago and the grand marketing opportunity of having "Idol" contestants on her talk show. "All of a sudden it hit us, 'I wonder if she's interested,'" says Fox reality guru Mike Darnell. "Not only was she interested, but she was incredibly enthusiastic. She's not only a great name, but she's terrifically talented and loves music. And in addition we get someone who already adores the show, instead of having to talk them into doing it."
Why is Simon Cowell still silent about Ellen's hiring?
Ellen's hiring has the slight stench of "Focus-Group Casting"
Claim: "Privately, Paula is very upset" // Kara: Ellen will "bring so much"
Report: "Idol" began considering Ellen in May when Simon was her guest
How will Ellen deal with "Idol's" "Gaydar scrambling parade" of contestants?
Ellen doesn't bring much to the table // But she did host "VH1 Divas"
