"Italy's Got Talent" accused of blatantly ripping off Susan Boyle
Another frumpy middle-age singer: Carmen Masola (watch her here) stunned a teary-eyed audience this past week when she belted out the "Casta Diva" aria from Vincenzo Bellini's "Norma." Masola, a newsstand agent who trained as an opera singer, even cited Boyle as her role model. Italian TV critics are accusing "Italy's Got Talent" of looking for its own Boyle to boost ratings.
Maura Tierrney could be well enough to return to "Rescue Me"
Co-creator Peter Tolan expects her to be back, saying "we know we're going to bring back Maura Tierney, because we loved her and she loved us, which is even more fulfilling."
"Survivor" Shambo won't cut the mullet — she knew Russell was evil early on
Any chance for a makeover? "I would respectfully decline that," she says, "because I think everybody has the right to have their hair the way they like, and I have always liked my hair. My mom hates it this way. She would love it if I would cut it off." PLUS: Jeff Probst's "Live for the Moment" reality show will air, after all, on Jan. 28.
ABC burning through "Scrubs" and "Better Off Ted"
Both low-rated comedies will get numerous airings over the next 3 1/2 weeks, with ABC taking the unusual step of airing "Scrubs" and two "Ted" episodes after the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Each show will air two episodes each on Jan. 5 and 12.
You can rent "Jersey Shore's" Snooki for $2,000 plus transportation
The recently fired MTV star is pitching herself for personal appearances. PLUS: "Jersey's" ratings keep going up.
Newly single Kate Gosselin goes on Jay Leno
What's the first thing she'll do after getting divorced? "I’m a wild woman Jay," she answered. "I’m baking cookies with the kids."
USA grants "White Collar" a 2nd season
Of course, the well-received series was a lock for renewal.
