Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Jon trying to put a halt to divorcing Kate?
Jon Gosselin's lawyers today reportedly filed a motion to suspend his divorce proceedings for 90 days. But the move could be part of a legal and PR strategy, especially since the filing was made the same day that he was cut out of "Kate Plus 8." PLUS: TLC interested in a "Kate Project."

"Trauma" bombs, "Big Bang's ratings soar
While "House" won Monday night, "The Big Bang Theory" nearly matched "Two and a Half Men's" big ratings, 13 million to Charlie Sheen's 13.6 million.

Michelle Obama will promote gardening on "Sesame Street"
The First Lady is set to star in the season premiere on Nov. 10.

Stephanie Pratt wants to leave "The Hills"
The MTV reality show has become too "brutal," she says.

"Entourage" gets Matt Damon to film another fake freak out
Just like he did on Jimmy Kimmel, Damon got "upset" while filming a PSA.

"Amazing Race's" eliminated Garrett 7 Jessica get engaged
The couple plans to get married next year.

"Survivor" OK after Samoan earthquake
The cast and crew were unaffected by the sub-sea quake. "Survivor" is currently filming its 20th season in Samoa.

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Adam Lambert No. 2 on Amazon
The "Idol" runner-up is, at the moment, more popular than Madonna, Susan Boyle and the Beatles. Only Barbra Streisand is more popular.

Happy 40th birthday, "The Brady Bunch"!
The Bradys was never a Top 25 show, yet, as Christopher Muther points out, it "is still seen daily in syndication around the world and has become an inescapable part of pop culture. 'The Brady Bunch' is adored as much as it is maligned, and as the show reaches middle age, it is the fictional family that America refuses to forget."

"SNL" F-bomb intentional? No way!
"SNL" historian Tom Shales seriously doubts that Lorne Michaels planned to have the F-word uttered live on national TV. "I have known Lorne Michaels for more than 30 years and i could tell by the sound of his voice on Sunday that he was NOT happy it happened, not at all," he says. "I just cannot believe they would be so crass — the show really doesnt NEED publicity. And if they planned it, they wouldnt have waited until 12:45 or so to do it."

Jon Hamm caught buying "Mad Men" DVDs
"You've got me in a dork moment," said the actor, who was seemingly in disguise with glasses and cap when he was captured buying two "Mad Men" DVDs as a "gift." Apparently Hamm can't get "Mad Men" DVDs for free. PLUS: Who else is missing Joan?

Kristin Cavallari: I'm all for "The Hills" creating my reality
"I pretty much do anything they have me do because I don't care," she says as "The Hills" makes its 5th-season debut tonight. "I mean, we're filming a TV show. Let's make it interesting. Let's have a good time with it."

"How I Met Your Mother" reverts back to its disappointing side
Last night's episode was just shameful, especially the gags already done by "Friends."

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DJ AM's death ruled accidental
The medical examiner ruled his death to be caused by "acute intoxication" due to the effects cocaine, oxycodone, Xanax and other drugs.

NBC turns household chores into a game show
"Perfect 10" will pit contestants in 10 household tasks that must be completed in 60 seconds.

Coming to reality TV: "Living With Your Ex"
Fox Reality Channel is casting divorced couples who have been forced to live together out of financial necessity.

Who would shell out $10K for Rod Blagojevich's "Jimmy Kimmel" chair?
Meet Mississippi artist, Sabrina Comola, who won the eBay auction for $10,200 after the original bidder failed to pay up. "It's a genius piece of political satire and conceptual art — I think it belongs in a museum," she says.

Please don't mistake "Cougar Town" for real life
"It’s girls-gone-wild feminism for 40-somethings," Judith Warner says of the Courteney Cox comedy. "It’s ridiculous and belittling and it stinks of another round of backlash."

BBC America saves UK drama "Primeval" from cancelation
Under a "ground-breaking" deal, BBC America will co-produce the ITV series that was canceled three months ago.

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"SNL's" ratings drop with Megan Fox

CBS is talking to Craig Ferguson about extending his "Late Late" deal

The other bitch is back: Josie Bissett returns to "Melrose Place" tonight

Check out more from Jim & Pam's "Office" wedding

Tom DeLay nearly drops Cheryl Burke // Politico judges DeLay's "Dancing"

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TLC changes "Jon & Kate's" name to "Kate Plus 8" — with less Jon
Jon Gosselin will continue to appear, but beginning Nov. 2 "Jon & Kate Plus Eight" will become "Kate Plus Eight" as the cameras spend more time focusing on Kate Gosselin and her eight kids. "Given the recent changes in the family dynamics, it only makes sense for us to refresh and recalibrate the program to keep pace with the family," TLC's president said in a statement. "The family has evolved and we are attempting to evolve with it; we feel that Kate's journey really resonates with our viewers." PLUS: Kate says TLC may cancel "Plus Eight."

"Dr. Phil" sued over bus crash
Five women on a bus carrying Dr. Phil fans have filed suit claiming the show "negligently hired" the faulty bus to pick them up.

Ryan Seacrest mulling another "Kardashian" spinoff with Khloe & Lamar
He says it "could be a good reality series."

"CSI: Miami" adds a new team member
Omar Miller is joining the cast after guest-starring on the show.

Stephen King returning to the small screen
He's adapting his novella "The Colorado Kid" into a TV series about a spooky town in main where cursed people live.

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