HBO's whopping 101 Emmy nominations ain't all it's cracked up to be
The pay cabler is being hailed for cleaning up as the No. 1 Emmy-nominated network. "But," says Robert Bianco, "look at that number more closely, and you'll see that HBO is cleaning up in fields most of its competitors have deserted: the movie and miniseries categories. In series, where it once set the pace, it has only three major nominations ('(True) Blood,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and Larry David). That's one fewer than 'Mad Men' — a show the network rejected — has all on its own."
Broadcast networks are back: TV networks proving that their model isn't dead yet
Only 4 minorities were nominated in major categories, including Tony Shalhoub
Emmy's messages: It's OK to be gay on TV, suppporting actors = guest stars?
Canceled "24" (a previous best drama champ) and "Law & Order" were bypassed
Can History channel's "The Kennedys" challenge HBO miniseries dominance?
"True Blood" breaks Emmy vampire curse
"Big Bang Theory's" snub: Is the TV academy anti-laugh track?
Cameraman Hector Ramirez becomes most-nominated person with 60 nods
Kathy Griffin: "I am now pitted against my archnemesis, Ryan f–ing Seacrest"
Julia Louis-Dreyfuss has mixed feelings after "CBS really squandered our show"
Sarah Palin's makeup artist gets an Emmy nom for "SYTYCD"
July 2010
Last week was an historic ratings low in TV-watching
"Pawn Stars" shop is getting bombarded by pranksters
Mia Michaels: Injured Alex Wong exits as possibly "SYTYCD's" greatest dancer ever
HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" will premiere Sept. 19
LeBron paid reporter to interview him (he wasn't paid by ESPN)
Accused extortionists want John Stamos' sex life exposed in court
Stamos' private life is fair game, argue the attorneys for the Michigan couple accused of extorting Stamos.
"Last Comic Standing" alums to become "Brothers From Another Mother"
Comedy Central is prepping a sitcom starring big guys — one black, one white — Lavell Crawford and Ralphie May in which they play brothers.
Susan Boyle launches YouTube talent search for a duet partner
"The Susan Search" is an international competition, requiring hopefuls to sing Silent Night.
LeBron James ESPN special was a throwback to old-fashioned TV
Even though "The Decision" was despicable and E!-like, it was also a reminder of how TV used to be, with constant plugging of sponsors. PLUS: More than 8 million watched — a higher rating than 95% of NBA games.
HBO's "Miraculous Year" nabs Lee Pace & Linus Roache
They're joining Oscar-winning the New York family drama from Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow.
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?
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.
Marg Helgenberger signs on for more "CSI"
Now that she has a new contract, which of the other "CSI" stars will return (besides Liz Vassey)?
ESPN lets LeBron James call all the shots, but it won't make any money from his special
LeBron picked his ESPN interviewer and got the sports network to surrender all ad revenue for "The Decision" to charity.
"Hot in Cleveland" earns a 2nd season
TV Land has ordered 20 more episodes of the hit Betty White comedy.
ABC's "Detroit 1-8-7" is no longer a mockumentary
As a result, the crime series starring Michael Imperioli won't look like "The Office" or "Modern Family."
"Brothers & Sisters" hasn't been told whether next season is the last
Rachel Griffiths has said "I feel like this is the last season, but I don't know for sure," but exec producer Marshall Grant insists that nothing's offifical. "No one has told me that it’s the last season," he says.
Can AMC save "Law & Order"?
AMC is said to be interested in bringing "L&O" back for a record-breaking 21st season.
Showtime lines up antihero Comic-Con panel with "Dexter," "Weeds," "Californication"
"Nurse Jackie" will also be present at the special panel. PLUS: Tom Welling will make his 2nd Comic-Con appearance as "Smallville" says goodbye.
Disney loses $270M in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" lawsuit
Celador International, "Millionaire's" creator, will take the money after alleging that it was cheated out of millions of dollars in profits. Celador first filed suit in 2006.
"Law & Order: L.A." nabs Skeet Ulrich
He'll play one of the two lead detectives.
Don Johnson wins $23M in "Nash Bridges" lawsuit
Johnson had sued for $100 million, claiming he was screwed out of hundreds of millions of dollars in profits.
Paula Abdul returning to "Drop Dead Diva" — as a new character
She'll close out the series playing a wedding planner.
Hayden Christensen: USA stole "Royal Pains" from me
The "Star Wars" actor is suing the cable network, claiming that he and his older brother pitched a similar show called "Housecall" to them in 2005.
Richard Dreyfuss signs on for a "Weeds" stint
He'll appear in at least four episodes as "an unexpected character from Nancy Botwin’s past." PLUS: "Lost's" Stuart Radzinsky is also joining "Weeds."
"Real World"-er: Viewers will understand why I urinated on a toothbrush
Police were called to the New Orleans house last month after Preston urinated on Ryan's toothbrush. “A lot of people know about the toothbrush incident, but they only got one side of the story. I’m not saying it is excusable, but you will understand the reason why I acted the way that I did," he says.
More "Mad Men" photos revealed
Check out the entire cast, including new series regular Kiernan Shilpa. PLUS: January Jones with short hair and Banana Republic re-teams with "Mad Men."
Burning Emmy nomination questions
Will Leno compete against Conan? Will Courteney Cox, Ed O'Neill and Katey Sagal get their first-ever Emmy nominations?
Alec Baldwin reiterates that he'll be done with "30 Rock" in 2012
"As much as I like acting, I know that I would love to have a different life," he tells CNN. "A private life… I'd rather go do other things."
It's true: Rachel Dratch is pregnant
The 44-year-old "SNL" alum is due in September, but there's no word on who is the father.
Jane Lynch gets immortalized in wax for Madame Tussauds
"Posing for a wax figurine is exhausting!" says the "Glee" star , adding: "You think this is hard? I'm passing a gallstone as I speak – that's hard!"
Nerdvana: J.J. Abrams & Joss Whedon for Comic-Con panel
Mogul Rob Lowe may become co-owner of Miramax Films
Did "Real Housewives" break up Kelsey Grammer's marriage?
"Outsourced" recasts: Aussie Pippa Black is now one of its stars
Check out the Betty White pinup calendar — for sale in September
"The Bachelorette's" Jillian & Ed break up
Yet another "Bachelor"/"Bachelorette" relationship bites the dust: "I love him and I'm really sad, but I have to look out for me," says Harris.
Cory Monteith: Javier Bardem won't appear on "Glee" next season
So, the report is not true? According to Monteith (who's been hanging with Prince Harry), we won't be seeing Bardem, or Julia Roberts or even Brad Pitt on "Glee" next year.
Johnny Carson's estate OKs PBS documentary
A two-hour "Carson" documentary won't air until 2011 or 2012.
"Lost's" Henry Ian Cusick lands on "SVU"
Exec producer Neal Baer is a fan of "Lost" who cast Cusick as a graphic designer because he's "a sharp, smart leader and very charismatic."
"Bachelor" Jake's people accuse Vienna of faking her tears
Did she use Vicks Vapor Rub and eye drops for their joint interview?
The "0" in "Hawaii Five-0" is a zero, not a capital O
CBS wants to make sure that the name (for the 50th state) is clarified before the fall.
ESPN will air LeBron James' NBA decision live on Thursday
A one-hour special has been set aside for James at 9 o'clock on Thursday.
"Greek" star: Vienna lied — I made out with her
"We definitely made out that weekend and Vienna made it very clear that it was over between her and Jake," Gregory Michael said, reacting to last night's "Bachelor" interview.
Lady Gaga's choreographer gets an E! reality dance show
Ryan Seacrest will develop the show starring choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson, who was responsible for "Paparazzi" and "Telephone."
"Beavis and Butt-Head" making a comeback?
Mike Judge is reportedly working on 30 new episodes.
Jason Segel presides over a "Tonight Show" wedding
The "HIMYM" star agreed to do the honors after the couple asked him at West Hollywood bar. PLUS: Joe Biden will appear on Leno Friday.
FX's "Outlaw Country" nabs Luke Grimes
The former "Brothers & Sisters" star will join Haley Bennett and Mary Steenburgen in the FX Western.
Wilmer Valderrama signs TV development deal
The "That '70s Show" will, hopefully, star in a 20th Century Fox TV pilot.
Jake & Vienna's "Bachelor" spat: It was awkward yet fascinating
"In a way," James Poniewozik says of the last night's fight (watch here, here and here), "it was jarring, as a coda to a show that gives us one transparently fake, stage-managed emotional moment after another, to see an interview like this, which—whatever the actual story behind it—so closely captured the actual awkward dynamics of an old-wound-opening fight (with the added dynamic of both combatants trying to preserve their media image in a primetime forum). It was as fascinating, as tedious and then as get-me-out-of-here awkward as being dragged into the middle of any fight between two strangers."
Chris Harrison: Interview wasn't slanted for Jake // Jake looked like the big jerk
Vienna came across as genuine // Vienna wants $250K for another interivew?
Women of "The Daily Show": We don't work in a boy's club
Responding to Jon Stewart's so-called "woman problem," the women of "The Daily Show" have penned an open letter saying: "'The Daily Show' isn't a place where women quietly suffer on the sidelines as barely tolerated tokens. On the contrary: just like the men here, we're indispensable. We generate a significant portion of the show's creative content and the fact is, it wouldn't be the show that you love without us."
"Glee" summer camps are all the rage
Kids from throughout the country have been flocking to these unofficial "Glee" camps, which use songs and dance routines from the show for two weeks, culminating in a final performance. PLUS: Jim Parsons wants to be on "Glee."
"Glee" with Snoop Dogg?
Says Cory Monteith: "I am pretty sure he is going to do Glee. That would be really cool."
Teresa Giudice's "Real Housewives" husband accused of forgery
Joe Giudice allegedly pocketed $1 million after forging his business partner's signature on a mortgage document.
Are "Criminal Intent's" new detectives too out of touch?
Jeff Goldblum and Saffron Burrows' characters seem too brainy and detatched from the rough and tumble world of New York crime.
"Gossip Girl" hits Paris: Check out photos from the filming // More pics
Did Comedy Central force "Futurama" to cut "eyePhone" from an online clip
Unprecedented: "Idol" tour dates canceled, others moved
"Louie" gets inappropriately touched tonight by Dr. Ricky Gervais
"Arrested Development": The Action movie trailer
Report: FX has canceled "Damages"
Nothing is official (perhaps not to hurt its Emmy chances), but according to TV Guide's Matt Roush, "Where FX is concerned, it really is over for 'Damages.'"
"Hannah Montana" lines up Jay Leno, Sheryl Crowe, Dr. Phil for the final season
Ither guests include Kelly Ripa, hip-hop star Iyaz, Ray Liotta and Christine Taylor.
Jon Gosselin writing his memoir
"A Slice Of Life: Jon Gosselin’s Story" is being written with Jon's life-coach, and it will explore his life with eight kids and what he's learned.
"My Boys" star joins "The Big C"
Reid Scott will play Laura Linney's oncologist.
"Celebrity Rehab" wooing Jennifer Capriati
The VH1 reality show is offering big bucks to the former tennis star, who recently accidentally overdosed.
Ex-"Idol" Kimberley Locke shopping a plus-size all-girl music group reality show
The Season 3 "Idol" star may have been getting ideas from Randy Jackson, who produced her new dance single.
"Glee" lets Javier Bardem play a rock star
The Oscar winner pitched his role, in which he befriends Artie, to Ryan Murphy after working with the "Glee" boss on "Eat Pray Love."
