Monday, March 29, 2010

March 29, 2010

A Martha Stewart Channel?
Martha and Hallmark Channel are thinking about creating their own lifestyle cable channel.


"Lost's" Yunjin Kim weds

She and her longtime boyfriend, who managed her, Jeong Hyeok Park, got hitched Sunday in Hawaii.


Jon Heder suddenly drops out of Will Ferrell's Comedy Central comed
y
Heder's departure over creative differences with his character has thrown in wrench in the show's production because shooting was to begin on Wednesday.


"Sons of Tucson's" Tyler Labine signs up for CBS sitcom

He'll star with Jason Biggs in "True Love" — but only if Fox cancels the ratings-challenged "Sons."


Fox orders parent-pranking reality show with celeb fiancees

"My Parents Are Gonna Love You" is like "My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancee," but with ordinary folks introducing celebrities to their parents as their soon-to-be spouses.


Jim Belushi gets in argument with flight attendant on Vegas trip

Cops had to be called, but no arrest was made, when the flight attendant woke up an annoyed Belushi at the end of the 40-minute flight.


NBC delays return of "Friday Night Lights" by one week

The premiere will be on May 7, rather than April 30.


Ellen DeGeneres: The Comic Book

It only costs $3.99.


ABC's "Scoundrels" replaces Neal McDonough with David James Elliott

Elliott will star opposite Virginia Madsen in the remake of New Zealand's "Outrageous Fortune."

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March 29, 2010

"SYTYCD" will pair 10 contestants with past "all-stars"
Mia Michaels will return as judge and choreographer as "So You Think You Can Dance" undergoes several changes, including the reduction of finalists to 10 dancers who will be paired with all-stars. PLUS: Read more changes on Nigel Lythgoe's Twitter.


Demi Lovato does "Grey's Anatomy"

The tween star began filming her role as a patient today.


AMC greenlights "The Walking Dead"

Robert Kirkman's comic book series will become a TV drama, with the help of Frank Darabont.


HBO officially cancels "Joe Buck Live" after 3 episodes

The sports talk show that opened to Artie Lange controversy has been discontinued, HBO confirms.


Lifetime wrapping a NASCAR car with "Army Wives"

As part of a partnership with Lifetime, JR Motorsports' No. 7 car will be completely wrapped with Army Wives branding during the NASCAR Nationwide Series' Nashville 300 race on April 3.


Nicole Eggert's "Baywatch" body makes a comeback

The "Celebrity Fit Club" star has really shed some weight.

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March 29, 2010

Jamie Foxx returns to Fox with an urban sketch-comedy show
Can the "In Living Color" revive sketch comedy on Fox?


Report: Conan turned down CBS' offer to host the Tonys

Apparently Conan O'Brien can't do any hosting until September, as part of his NBC deal.


Reviews keep pouring in for "The Office's" Schrute Farms on TripAdvisor.com

The fictional review has been a boon for the Web site, which keeps on seeing visitors thanks to reruns and DVD viewings.


Claim: Will Smith is causing trouble on his wife's "HawthoRNe" set

Smith, a co-producer on the TNT series, has allegedly been clashing with the other producers, resulting in the show taking an eight-day unplanned hiatus.


"24" defends its newest mole; movie may shoot in Prague

Regarding last week's ridiculous revelation, exec producer Howard Gordon urges "24" fans to "hold on before you throw your shoes at the TV set" and see how that story line concludes. PLUS: "24's" silliest moments.


Nick's Kids' Choice Awards accused of treating Disney Channel stars shabbily

Only a small number of nominated Disney stars were allowed to walk the red carpet, compared to their Nickelodeon counterparts.

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March 29, 2010

ABC asking $900,000 per "Lost" finale commercial
That's 400% more than the cost of a usual "Lost" ad.


"Law & Order: CI's" Kathryn Erbe a stalking victim

Charles Nagel, 36, was arrested after flooding Erbe with passionate e-mails with hopes of a permanent relationship.


Family TV makes a comeback

From "Modern Family" to "The Middle," there have been an abundance of shows the whole familiy can watch.


Pilots go to Teri Polo, Vinnie Jones, "FlashForward's" Christine Woods

Woods will co-star in NBC's comedy "Perfect Couples."


Jake Pavelka: From "Bachelor" to actor?

The "Dancing" star has hired a PR firm, reportedly so he could begin making inroads into the world of acting.


Showtime buys naming rights to NASCAR race

The Darlington Raceway’s Southern 500 will now be known as the Showtime Southern 500.

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March 29, 2010

"Saving Grace" was canceled for being too American for foreign audiences
At least, that's Holly Hunter's excuse: "It took all of us by surprise because the ratings have been great, but this is stuff I haven't really kept track of — DVD sales, the foreign numbers. It's such a truly, truly American show, but my concerns are always more personal and private. I have no desire to think about making it more palatable to anyone other than myself. What's the best way to serve this material, not what's the best way to serve a global market?"
Too bad this is the last season // "Grace" had become hard to watch


Larry David wants Ricky Gervais for "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

The pair recently sat together with Madonna for "The Marriage Ref."


Levi Johnston is using an RV to shop his reality show

Sarah Palin's grandbaby daddy is pitching an Alaska-based reality show, too, titled: "Levi Johnston’s Last Frontier," in which he rides pimped-out snow machines.


Jimmy Kimmel & Sarah Silverman bring their new significant others to same event

Kimmel and his girlfriend/head writer Molly McNearney and Silverman and her beau, "Family Guy" writer Alec Sulkin, all appeared at Saturday's tribute to Matt Damon.


Teri Hatcher creates a "chick" Web site for Disney, GetHatched.com

Nicknamed "a chick's guide to life," the Web site is produced by DisneyFamily.com.


Showtime posts the edited "Tudors" season premiere on YouTube

Watch Season 4, Episode 1 right now.

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ODDS & ENDS

March 29, 2010

New app lets you vote for "Idol" on Facebook // Simon picks Crystal Bowersox

Jessica Alba coming to "Project Runway"

Maksim: Erin Andrews and I are "maybe" dating // Will Erin leave ESPN?

Lady Gaga's "Telephone" gets the "Sesame Street" treatment

Another "SYTYCD" change: Competitors will no longer choose their dance genre

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