Thursday, February 4, 2010

February 4, 2010

Charlie Sheen will be charged with a felony
Specifically, Aspen authorities will charge the "Two and a Half Men" star  with felony menacing for the Christmas Day incident involving his wife on Christmas Day, according to TMZ. In addition, Sheen is expected to be charged with misdemeanor assault. TMZ says the complaint won't be filed until late Friday or early Monday morning.


It's true: NFL just loves "Idol" singers

"American Idol" singers seem to always perform at big-time NFL games. This year, it'll be Chris Daughtry before the game and Carrie Underwood singing the National Anthem. PLUS: Check out Ellen on "Idol" judging table.


Watch Ashton Kutcher's "SNL" promos

"Be sure to check out Ashton on 'That '70s Show.'"


"Lost" Season 1 vs. "Lost" Season 6

Watch a side-by-side comparison of the Oceanic flight.


Budweiser relents, allows Clydesdales on Super Bowl

A whopping 70% of fans voted to bring back the popular commercial.


NBC celebrates Black History Month … with fried chicken!!

NBC's 30 Rock menu from today offered fried chicken and collard greens to celebrate Black History Month. The Peacock realized the error, and within hours the fried chicken was replaced by grilled chicken.


Watch a preview of The Who's Super Bowl performance

At this afternoon's press conference, Pete Townshend defended he had a right to perform, despite his arrest for child pornography.


"Mad Men's" Bryan Batt has designed "The Hef" for Playboy

The limited-edition loveseat will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Playboy club.


"Ugly Betty" has fewer episodes to remove Betty's braces

“The braces are coming off," says Silvio Horta, as he describes the pressure that "Betty" faces now that the final season order has been reduced from 22 to 20 episodes.

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February 4, 2010

Fox bringing back "SYTCYD" on May 27
"So You Think You Can Dance" will air this summer, after all.


CBS says OK to Neil Patrick Harris on "Glee"

But his likely cameo has yet to be made official.


Wink Martindale returns to game show-hosting, on GSN

"Instant Recall" will be Martindale's first game show since hosting "Debt" on Lifetime from 1996 to 1998.


"Hurley" has begun podcasting the final "Lost" season

You can listen to Jorge Garcia's take on the season premiere by clicking here.


"American Idol" oughta spin off the freaks

The providers of "Idol's" comic relief should star in their own "Idol"-like competition, argues Richard Rushfield. "That their fame is so fleeting is one of Idol's great tragedies, and one we demand, at long last, be corrected in the name of justice and entertainment," he says. "We call for Fox to grant equal competition rights to these stars who bring Americans such joy."
"Idol" ratings dropping // Big Mike spared? // That was an "Idol" clip show!
Carrie Underwood, movie star: She'll play a surfer on the big screen


"Real Housewives" dumping Alex McCord?

A show insider says: "Viewers don't have a positive reaction to them, so they're easily replaceable at this point."


Brandy & Ray J team up for VH1 reality show

"Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business" delves into the lives of the Norwood family.


Animal Planet star was an ex-Blood who spent 10 years in prison for attempted murder

Check out the mug shot for "Oit Boss" host Shorty Rossi, a former member of the Bloods who was involved in a gang-related shooting in 1988.

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February 4, 2010

Aziz Ansari: I won't shave off my beard
"I can't take it off at this point," says the "Parks and Recreation" star, "it would be too drastic a change. The beard's such a huge part of my appeal. I think most people come to my shows just to see my beard in person. I don't know if it's really about the live comedy as much as like, "Wow the beard looks just as good in person as it does on TV."
Ron Swanson: The Legend of the Mustache // April: Intern Extraordinare


TNT lost more than $100 million on "Without a Trace" reruns

Turns out spending $1.4 million per episode on a fading drama wasn't a good idea.


"30 Rock" saves Jan Hooks from unemployment

The former "SNL" star, who cameos tonight, hasn't had an acting job since 2004.


Frances Buss dies: She pioneered the talk show, cooking show and game show

Buss, 92, began working at CBS in July 1941, and was responsible for many of the innovations that would become TV staples.


Repeats or fresh shows: How will NBC's rivals take on the Olympics?

Some shows will be in repeats, while others will air fresh episodes.


Gary Cole nabs lead in "Monk" creator's next comedy

He'll star in TBS' "Uncle Nigel," a one-hour comedy about a Philly homicide detective and his incopetent partner who happens to be his nephew.


"The Sarah Silverman Program" doesn't miss a beat after lengthy delay

The Comedy Central series is as good as ever after a 14-month absence. “You’d think we were The Sopranos and not a 21-and-a-half-minute show about farts," says Silverman. "Everyone came back after so many months and taking other jobs, but they found their way back," she said, adding: "Even though our budget was smaller, we really made it work. Aesthetically it still looks so rich.”
Sarah: I've been influenced by "Damages," "Lost," "Mad Men," "L&O"
Behind the scenes // Gayest season yet // More character development

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ODDS & ENDS

February 4, 2010

Leno asks Jimmy Fallon, who would you rescue between Letterman and I?

Coming to the Dish Network: Tetris TV

"Jersey Shore" producers hit Miami // "Jersey" house is making money

What are the chances of Julia Roberts on "Glee"?

Jon Hamm was my teacher, reveals "The Office's" Ellie Kemper

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