NBC: "We congratulate Conan and all our nominees …"
Peacock execs reportedly were been expecting Conan's nomination and the surreal possibility of the former "Tonight Show" host actually winning during the NBC Emmy broadcast. Some NBC execs told the NY Times that the episodes he submitted for Emmy consideration, "the editions when his fate was playing out on the national stage, were extraordinary television."
Jay Leno jokes about Conan's 4 "Tonight Show" nominations
Rival network exec: This is a political statement — Conan undeserving
TV Academy chairman/CEO happens to be Conan's set designer
MORE EMMY REACTIONS: Jim Parsons calls nomination "bittersweet"
"True Blood's" Alan Ball blames "tunnel-vision life" on not knowing about Emmys
Lorne Michaels: "We’ve run longer than most television critics"
Censored "South Park" episodes garner Emmy nod
Jane Lynch: "I was aroused from a deep sleep!"
Amy Poehler: Does money come with this nomination?
Thursday, July 8, 2010
It's official: Brian Austin Green joins "Desperate Housewives"
He'll play a hot (and single) contractor/playboy named Keith.
Mindy Kaling: Promote Dwight to "Office" boss!
"That's my dream," she says, adding: "Dwight has become so nuanced — you actually care about him now. I think if (we did a good job laying the groundwork) this coming season, he would be a fantastic boss."
Netflix also dumps "Party Down"
In wake of the cancelation, today is the last day to watch Season 1 or Season 2 of the Starz comedy on Netflix.
"Urkel" accused of beating his baby mama
Jaleel White is under investigation by the LAPD over his baby mama Bridge Hardy's claim that he punched her in one of her breasts.
"Absolutely Fabulous" star Jennifer Saunders has breast cancer
The 52-year-old has been battling cancer for eight months, it has been revealed.
"Today" changes its rules to allow gay weddings
Same-sex couples will be allowed to apply for "Today's" wedding contest.
THE 2010 EMMY NOMINATIONS
"SNL" breaks "ER's" record for most-ever Emmy nods, with 126
Connie Britton: "I was shaking. I was in shock." Kyle Chandler couldn't talk.
Conan: This bodes well for my "Tonight Show" future
Conan topped Leno, but why did he also triumph over Letterman?
The most egregious Emmy snubs: Zach Gilford, Ed O'Neill, Courteney Cox
More snubs: Joel McHale, "Big Bang Theory," Letterman, Timothy Olyphant
Even more snubs: Julie Chen, "Lopez Tonight," "Fringe," Josh Holloway
Not a snub: Ed O'Neill's "Modern" acting isn't Emmy-worthy // O'Neill: Biggest slight
Most overrated: "Lost," Larry David, "SNL," "The Office," "American Idol"
Reactions: Jesse Tyler Ferguson: "Eric Stonestreet called me bawling and I lost it"
More Emmy reactions: Tina Fey, Jim Parsons, Eric Stonestreet, Aaron Paul
Lea Michele: "It was such an awesome shock" // Ty Burrell slept
"Glee" vs. "Mad Men": They face-off in 3 categories; Which will win?
Conan's noms: Overrated! // Andrew Braugher: "I was looking for a new challenge"
Julianna Margulies: This is a boost of confidence for next season
Emmy must really hate David Simon // Sofia Vergara: "I feel like I've already won!"
"Sons of Anarchy" creator: "I thrive on living outside the love circle"
"Dancing with the Stars" scores its best-ever 9 noms (thanks to Kate Gosselin?)
Bryan Cranston: "Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?"
"Breaking Bad" creator "scratching my head" after nominations for a dark season
Glenn Close is "thrilled" — and hoping "Damages" finds a new home
Joel McHale: "Community" will get its due next year
Which Emmy strategies worked ("Mad Men"), which didn't (Ed O'Neill's)?
"Lost's" Team Darlton: Matthew Fox's nomination is the best surprise
"Glee's" Chris Colfer: "I can't believe it. I'm in total disbelief right now"
Leno and Letterman are both losing late-night viewers
Is the DVR starting to kill off the 11:30 late-night show? Only "Jimmy Kimmel Live" has been able to add viewers in that tough timeslot.
ABC announces fall premiere dates
The season kicks off Monday, Sept. 20 with "Dancing with the Stars."
Matthew Weiner: "Mad Men's" future is not up to me
"A lot of it’s not my decision," he says, reacting to "Mad Men's" Emmy nominations. He adds: "I only have a contract through the end of this season."
Las Vegas places odds on Larry King's replacement
Piers Morgan is the odds-on fave, followed by Joy Behar and Ryan Seacrest. PLUS: King's divorce dismissed.
"Firefly" reunion?
What's Joss Whedon doing with his former cast members Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin and Alan Tudyk. It's all so mysterious.
How far can an Orthodox Jew go on "Big Brother"?
Andrew Gordon, a podiatrist, has said he won't participate in house challenges if it interferes with his Jewish practices.
Giant robot invades the "Big Brother" UK house
The scary-looking Titan — a "Big Brobot" — is competing with housemates in challenges, and if they lose they'll have to wear a robot costume.
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" battles heat as Rosie & Larry David film in NYC
Study: "Law & Order" is the most-missed recently departed TV show
"Futurama" tackles "robosexual marriage" tonight with George Takei
Alison Brie recounts "Community's" 1st season in preparation for tonight's marathon
Snoop Dogg is eyeing a British soap opera cameo on "Coronation Street"
Emmys: Conan nominated — "Glee" and "Mad Men" lead — Cam vs. Mitchell
A Conan O'Brien vs. Jay Leno "Tonight Show" Emmy battle won't happen, as Conan was the only network talk show to earn a nomination in the Variety, Music Or Comedy Series category (Conan will return to NBC next month with 4 nominations total). Overall, "Glee" had the most Emmy nods of any series with 19 while "Mad Men" had 17. "The Pacific" had the most nominations overall with 24. Also of note is that much of the "Modern Family" cast — save Ed O'Neill — was nominated in the supporting actor categories, which means Eric Stonestreet will battle Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ty Burrell and Sofia Vergara will face off with Julie Bowen (and Jane Lynch). Other notable nominations include Amy Poehler for comedy lead actress, Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton for lead actors in "Friday Night Lights," Aaron Paul for "Breaking Bad" a "Glee" vs. "Modern Family" comedy showdown, "Glee's" Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison for best comedy actor and actress, Chris Colfer for best supporting actor, Matthew Fox, finally, for his first lead actor nomination for "Lost" and the best drama category stuffed with "True Blood" vs. "Dexter" vs. "The Good Wife" vs. "Lost" vs. "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad." PLUS: Check out the major categories.
Emmys, by number of noms: "Lost" goes out with 12, "Modern Family" has 14
The Never-Nominated: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Lauren Graham, Courteney Cox
The Slighted: "Parks and Rec," "Community," "Sons of Anarchy," "Justified"
HBO No. 1 among networks with 101 nods — its 3rd-highest total
"Survivor" snubbed: "Project Runway," "Top Chef" beat "Heroes vs. Villains"
Surprises: "Nurse Jackie"! — No "House," no Charlie Sheen
Betty White vs. Tina Fey: They'll face-off in battle of "SNL" hosts
"Treme" snubbed, "Mad Men's" actress strategy pays off
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Olivia Munn: "I'm easy to hate. I get it"
Munn talks about the whole "Daily Show" controversy, saying: "If having pretty women on TV was all you needed to make it sell, then Playboy TV, which is actually a channel, would be the No. 1 channel in the world, and it's not."
"Carell Corral": Steve Carell takes over the "Colbert Report"
Carell's reunion with Colbert last night was a bit awkward, particularly when they played "Even Stephens."
Barbara Walters returns to "The View" Monday, via Skype
It will be her first appearance since heart surgery.
ABC wants "Bachelorette" Jillian to give back her engagement ring
Her diamond ring is valued at $60,000.
Is Alex Wong done with "SYTYCD"?
His ruptured Achilles' may end his run on the dance competition.
Crystal Bowersox gets her teeth fixed
The "Idol" star's once missing tooth is now straight and sparkling.
