Howard Stern on "Idol"? It's probably not going to happen
The shock jock yesterday spilled the beans that he had an offer to take over somebody else's show, and Page Six revealed this morning that show is "American Idol." A source tells Page Six, "They know he would be great TV and would clash with the other judges such as Ellen DeGeneres and the contestants. 'Idol' will do what it takes to sign him." But it's probably not going to happen because Stern is scared of flying long distances (that's why he wouldn't do Conan's final week), he is not keen on living in California (he hasn't been on the West Coast since the 90s) and he prefers to stay in New York, close to his 80-something parents. Howard Stern, at age 56, has also mellowed out — he's big into charity and recently adopted a pussy cat — since embarking on a decade-long relationship with now-wife Beth Ostrosky. Finally, why would Fox want to put somebody like Stern on a family show that's big in middle America?
Fox mulls putting Conan on FX on weekdays, Fox on weekends
With Fox divided over Conan O'Brien at 11 p.m., one possibility has emerged. According to TV Guide, Fox is considering giving Conan a four-night-a-week FX show that will have a weekend version on Fox. But what will happen to Wanda Sykes? PLUS: NBC has removed all Conan content, including TonightShowWithConanOBrien.com.
Emmys may scrap tape delay, airing live in Hollywood for the 1st time
People who actually live in Hollywood won't have to wait three hours to watch the Emmys anymore, according to a plan proposed by NBC. The Peacock found success in eliminating the tape delay from the Golden Globes broadcast, and the network is seeking to do the same when it broadcasts the Emmy Awards on Aug. 29. The plan is being spurred by the increasing use of Twitter, which would spoil the winners for West Coast viewers.
Expect a lot of Kim Kardashian shots during the Super Bowl
Kardashian's engagement to New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush means will likely get many shots of her chewing on her finger nails. PLUS: Super Bowl pits Kim's fiance vs. "Kendra's" husband.
"Idol's" Helium Girl is a reality TV vet
Nicci Nix (watch here) — the girl who flew 14 hours from Florence, Italy — has also appared on "Fear Factor," "Making the Band," "Next" and "Date My Mom."
