August 2011

August 17, 2011

Russell Armstrong's family mulls suing Bravo
The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star's step brother says: "Bravo is at fault and somebody needs to pay. Russell’s whole family was very close and they're considering suing Bravo." PLUS: Andy Cohen "still trying to process" the news, autopsy confirms Armstrong died by hanging.


ABC orders a Navy SEALs drama from Jerry Bruckheimer

In the aftermath of the Osama bin Laden operation, Bruckheimer is creating a series will focus on the Seals and their families.


Mariah Carey close to signing up as an "X Factor" mentor

Simon Cowell's goal is to have one superstar mentor for each of the judges.


New invention mutes your TV when your least favorite celebs appear

The new contraption uses closed-captioning to spot celebrities you hate, before putting them on mute.


"Supernatural" stages a "Buffy" reunion

James Marsters and Charisma Carpenter will play husband and wife on a Season 7 episode.


Last summer, Abercrombie & Fitch sold The Situation-inspired T-shirts

The clothing company that wants to distance itself from the "Jersey Shore" star sold "The Fituation" T-shirts last summer. PLUS: MTV and A&F respond to the publicity stunt, and Hustler offers to pay The Situation to wear its clothing.


Sarah Silverman's comedy with Ron Howard is in hot demand

Howard is producing the sitcom, which has sparked a bidding war. It'll focus on on Silverman's single life after a decade-long live-inr relationship.


"Sons of Anarchy" creator expounds on Twitter deletion, "Mad Men" rant

Says Kurt Sutter: "There's a large part of the entertainment community that would just like me to shut the fuck up.  They think I'm a loud-mouthed, arrogant douchebag who should just collect my big check and stop rocking the boat.  To them I respectfully say, 'Suck my d*ck.' This Twitter thing has reignited my fire to blow the balls off of sh*t." PLUS: Watch what happens between "Sons" Season 3 and 4.


"Dance Mom's" tyrant instructor used to be meaner, likes her portrayal

Abby Lee Miller only has two complaints about her Lifetime reality show: "I just want them to shoot down on me, because I'm fat," she says jokingly. "And I have good hair, but it never looks good on the show."


"Jersey Shore's" Ronnie has a criminal past, years before MTV stardom

In 2005, Ronnie, 19, was charged with "drunken driving, underage drinking, possession of marijuana and traffic violations," according to Radar Online. PLUS: Watch Snooki "H8R" confrontation, and Vinny talks about his college 3.9 GPA.


Ricky Gervais grills Ricky Gervais

Gervais submits to an interview about comedy with himself. PLUS: Watch Gervais' "Life's Too Short" chat with Warwick Davis


Why Emmy is called "Emmy"

"It's a feminization of ‘Immy,' which is short for the image orthicon tube," explains TV Academy VP John Leverence.


Read the opening of Roger Ebert's memoir

"I was born inside the movie of my life," he writes in "Life Itself."


Kelli Williams signs up for "Mentalist" guest role

"The Practice" and "Lie to Me" alum will play Patrick Jane's ex-boss.


Who will perform at MTV's Britney Spears VMA tribute?

Katy Perry? Ke$ha? Janet Jackson!?! PLUS: Watch Lady Gaga's VMA promo.


BBC America's "The Hour" is more "Rubicon" than "Mad Men"

The 1956-set drama, debuting tonight, may be a period piece, like "Mad Men," but it blends many genres, says Robert Lloyd. "What makes it so engaging is not that the series finds anything new to twist, but that it works so well with and within the strictures of the well-thumbed genres it combines in equal parts: spy thriller, murder mystery, backstage drama, triangular romance," says Lloyd. "It is fresh and yet immediately familiar, cut new to classic lines, like a Savile Row suit or a little black dress."
"Mad Men" vs. "The Hour": Why they're "completely different beasts"
"Hour" creator: It's really nothing like "Mad Men" // Premiere feels "Wire"-like

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WEDNESDAY ODDS & ENDS

August 17, 2011

"Idol" Scotty McCreery's single goes gold

"Kendra": My family is the target of death threats

One year before his death, Phil Hartman wrote a touching letter to a fan

It's true: Amber Tamblyn & David Cross are engaged

"Vampire Diaries" cast submits to a gravity-defying sexy photo shoot

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August 17, 2011

Internet jihadist calls on American Muslims to kill David Letterman
The military newspaper Stars and Stripes reports that an online jihadist named Umar al-Basrawi didn't appreciate a joke that Letterman made about Osama bin Laden and a recently killed al-Qaida leader. Referring to Letterman, Basrawi urged Americans Muslims to "cut the tongue of this lowly Jew and shut it forever," even though Letterman is not Jewish.


Report: Amber Tamblyn & David Cross are engaged

The 28-year-old Tamblyn and 47-year-old Cross have been engaged for weeks, according to Life & Style.


Ambercrombie & Fitch's stock tumbles 7% after The Situation stunt

Apparently the company used the "Jersey Shore" marketing ploy to mask its disappointing quarterly earnings.

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August 17, 2011

Fox confirms Jennifer Lopez's "Idol" return — "Idol" kicks off on a Sunday
Next season's "American Idol" will debut on Sunday, Jan. 22, after the NFC Championship Game.


Nigel Lythgoe responds to Adam Levine re: openly gay "Idol" contestants

"If somebody (on 'Idol') wants to say they’re gay, it's up to them," he says. "You don't expect us to turn around and say, 'Are you gay?' Why would we do that?"


Abercrombie & Fitch offers to pay The Situation to stop wearing its clothes

The clothing company expressed "deep concern" over the "Jersey Shore" star wearing its brand, and is offering a "substantial payment" to him "to wear an alternate brand." PLUS: Is this an obvious marketing ploy, or a discriminatory message to discourage urban America from wearing A&F clothes?


George Clooney's ex: "Dancing with the Stars"?

Italian model Elisabetta Canalis has signed up for next season's cast, according to E!


Anthony Bourdain rips TV cooks: Paula Deen is "most dangerous"

"The worst, most dangerous person to America is clearly Paula Deen," says Bourdain, who adds of Guy Fieri: "I look at Guy Fieri and I just think, 'Jesus, I'm glad that's not me.'"


Lady Gaga confirmed for VMAs

She'll be joined by Adele, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, among others.

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August 16, 2011

CW is frontrunner for the teen sequel to "Sex and the City"
The producers of "Gossip Girl" may wind up producing "The Carrie Diaries."


"The Office" taps Stephen Collins to play Andy Bernard's dad

And actress Dee Wallace will play his mom.


Donald Glover gets a Comedy Central standup special

The "Community" star's "Weirdo" will air Nov. 20. PLUS: Glover raps over "Community" clips.


Usher to guest mentor on Britain's "The X Factor"

UK "X Factor" judge Kelly Rowland called in her old pal to help her group of contestants.


Anne Hathaway raps for Conan

In the style of Lil' Wayne.

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August 16, 2011

Stephen Colbert loses SuperPac treasurer to Rick Perry
After working on the "Rick Parry" campaign, treasurer Salvatore Purpura will now work for Texas Gov. Rick Perry. PLUS: A copy of Colbert's head goes to space.


Report: Taylor Armstrong helped discover her estranged husband's body

The "Real Housewives" star had been trying to reach Russell Armstrong all afternoon on Monday. PLUS: Bravo waiting 24 hours to decide the fate of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."


"The Mentalist" stars get raises

Simon Baker got his raise last year. Now Robin Tunney, Amanda Righetti, Tim Kang and Owain Yeoman will each get salary bumps. PLUS: "Mentalist" gets a new young boss, Michael Rady.


Judge calls "To Catch a Predator" entrapment as he acquits a sailor's sex case

A California judge acquitted the sailor who was accused of trying to have sex with a minor, ruling that "they took everything away from this kid just to make a TV show."


Colbie Caillat to perform on "The Playboy Club"

She'll play famed '60s singer Lesley Gore.


Ex-"SNL" co-stars will become a married couple on "Suburgatory"

Chris Parnell and Ana Gasteyer, who were on "Saturday Night Live" at the same time from 1998 to 2002, will play husband and wife.


Viola Davis poised to star in an HBO drama

"The Help" star's project would be a 30-minute series.


"Dancing" getting a new stage

A new amphitheater-style set will be unveiled next month.


"Bachelor Pad" couple break up after "fairy tale" exit

When Jackie Gordon was eliminated, Ames Brown quit the show choosing love over money. Well, Ames and Jackie are no longer together. PLUS: "Bachelorette" Ali Fedotowsky leaves her San Diego Fox job.

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August 16, 2011

Report: Bravo has ordered "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" to keep quiet
No talking to the media about Russell Armstrong's suicide, Bravo said in an e-mail and phone to call to each of the "Housewives" stars.


Horatio Caine gets a new "CSI: Miami" nemesis: "24's" Carlos Bernard

Bernard will play Caine's wealthy nemesis all season. PLUS: "Breaking Bad's" Dean Norris to guest on "CSI:NY."


Snooki: I'm not "Dancing"

The "Jersey Shore" star has confirmed she won't be among the "stars" rumored to be on "Dancing with the Stars" this season.


"Children's Hospital" renewed

Adult Swim has ordered a 4th season of the Rob Corddry series.


"The Good Wife" gets Harvey Fierstein to play a judge

He'll play a liberal, ex-hippie judge for a case involving Alicia. PLUS: "Good Wife" casts a love interest for Alicia's brother.


"America's Best Dance Crew" judge pleads no contest to sleeping with a young girl

Former Emmy nominee Shane Sparks, a hip-hop choreographer, pleaded no contest to a felony after police arrested him for having sex with a girl under 14 years of age. Sparks must now undergo 52 sessions of sex offender counseling.


NBA grants New Jersey Nets permission to attend Kim Kardashian's wedding

Due to the NBA lockout, the team's officials had to be granted permission to be with their players.


George R.R. Martin's autographed "Game of Thrones" scripts stolen

The scripts were supposed to be auctioned off for charity.


Jim Parsons buys an apartment in NYC

According to the NY Observer, "The Big Bang Theory" star purchased the $1.822 million apartment with his fiance, Todd Allan Spiewak.

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August 16, 2011

Pal: Russell Armstrong blamed "Real Housewives" for ruining his life
A photographer friend of Armstrong, Tom Vickers, says he blamed reality for ruining his life in a conversation two weeks ago. "He was down in the dumps over the latest allegations that he had abused Taylor," says Vickers. A few weeks ago, Armstrong told People that "this show has literally pushed us to the limit."


Parents TV Council is outraged at Adult Swim's naughtiness

The conservative watchdog has learned the most naughty shows are shown during a late-night block on Adult Swim.


Bobby Flay also blames Chipotle for "Next Great Restaurant" debacle

The winner of the NBC reality show, Jamawn Woods, was the first to point the finger at Chipotle. And now judge and investor Bobby Flay is also blaming Chipotle. "It was just an unfortunate thing," he says "Once the show was over, it was really out of our hands. Chipotle was running it."


"Price is Right" filming delayed after Drew Carey injures his collarbone

Carey was jogging this morning when he fell and separated his clavicle.


In new CNN timeslot, Anderson Cooper fails to get Eliot Spizter's ratings

In his first week at 8 o'clock, Cooper averaged fewer viewers than the show CNN canceled in that timeslot, "In the Arena" with Eliot Spitzer.


"Breaking Bad": Why having an end date is a bad idea

"The problem," says Darren Franich, "is that, to a certain extent, having an end date ruins the possibility of course correction — and improvisation becomes more and more difficult."


Should TV showrunners tweet?

In the wake of "Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter's Twitter departure, it's a question that needs to be asked. On the one hand, it's great for TV show bosses to keep in touch with their fans. On the other hand, too much feedback can be bad for the creative process.


Oprah goes back to interviewing — on stage

Oprah will talk to Ralph Lauren as part of a charity benefit at Lincoln Center.


Food network stops promoting shark meat

After viewers petitioned, Food Network removed all shark recipes from its web site and agreed to stop promoting any shark food.


How fictional TV shows dealt with 9/11's aftermath

A look back at how Sept. 11 affected "The West Wing," "24" and other shows.

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TUESDAY ODDS & ENDS

August 16, 2011

"H8R," "The Talk"? What's next for Kate Gosselin?

Rosie accused of getting preferential treatment at son's military academy

MTV's next big reality show: Bad boys and the girls who love them?

New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez admits he's a Gleek

Advertisers are fleeing Rachael Ray's magazine

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August 16, 2011

"Boardwalk Empire" adds "Uncle Junior" from "The Sopranos"
Dominic Chianese, who's now 80, will look "almost unrecognizable" in the role of Leander Whitlock in six episodes, according to "Boardwalk" creator/"Sopranos" vet Terrence Winter.


Dr. Phil lands first interview with Casey Anthony's parents

In exchange for the interview, Casey's parents will get a donation for their charity, Caylee's Fund.


Ed O'Neill to get a Hollywood Walk of Fame star

The "Modern Family" and "Married with Children" star says he'll be honored on Aug. 30.


Comedy Central announces fall premiere dates

Coming this fall: "30 Rock" reruns, the Charlie Sheen roast and "Workaholics."


Jim Belushi plotting a sitcom comeback, with "Murphy Brown's" creator

The comedy about a single dad with a teenager, from Diane English, is expected to land at ABC.


"Real Housewives" stars offer condolences after Russell Armstrong's suicide

Bravo, meanwhile, said: "Our sympathy and thoughts are with the Armstrong family at this difficult time." PLUS: Ex-wife blames Taylor, and their marriage counselor reacts.


Conan "uncovers" secret "Jersey Shore" auditon tapes

With John Lithgow, Jesse Eisenberg, DJ Qualls and Jack McBrayer.

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August 16, 2011

Report: Julie Chen is to blame for her fleeing "Talk" co-stars
According to Page Six, Chen's "Queen bee attitude" has ruffled feathers, especially when the rest of "The Talk" stars aren't allowed to talk about news items like Casey Anthony when Chen is absent.


Study: Too much TV could shorten your life

Australian researchers found that every hour of TV watched after the age of 25 may shorten lifespan by 22 minutes.


Why did "Real Housewives" husband Russell Armstrong commit suicide?

Taylor Armstrong's estranged husband was struggling with money problems and "bummed out" about his divorce, according to his attorney. PLUS: No suicide note was found.


Bill Paxton joins Kevin Costner in History channel's "Hatfields and McCoys"

He joins Costner in the miniseries about America's most famous family feud.


MTV's VMAs wll pay tribute to Britney Spears

Is it premature to pay tribute to an artist still in her 20s?


Taylor Momsen retires from acting

The 18-year-old former "Gossip Girl" star is concentrating full-time on her band, Pretty Reckless.


Charlie Sheen "honored" by his "Two and a Half Men" death

"Listen, I get it and I kinda knew they would do it this way," he says while shooting promos for his roast.


"Arrested Development" movie plot revealed?

Rumor has it the movie will be about two competing movies about The Bluths, one starring an A-list cast.


ABC remaking Mexican TV's "Terminales"

The drama will follow a young publicist who is suffering from terminal cancer. See the trailer.


Watch "Grey's Anatomy's" first Season 8 promo

What kind of punishment will Meredith get? PLUS: Eric Dane surfaces post-rehab.


"Futurama" meets "The Simpsons"

Check out a mashup of the two cartoon worlds.


"The Sing-Off" expands to 16 competing groups

They'll be competing before Ben Folds, Sara Bareiles and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men.


"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" rejects the Salahis

Michaele and Tareq Salahi are planning a move to Beverly Hills, but they won't be on the Bravo reality show.

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August 16, 2011

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star commits suicide
Russell Armstrong, the estranged husband of Taylor Armstrong, was found dead last night. He was 47.

August 15, 2011

Jon Gosselin "very relieved" that "Kate Plus 8" is over
"I hope they can have more private family moments," he says. "I hope that this will bring more privacy to my children and that they can get the proper attention they need for any personal issues they might have in the future." PLUS: Kate sounded upbeat about cancelation, and Kate's slipping popularity is to blame.


Leah Remini & Holly Robinson Peete are likely out at "The Talk"

Both are not expected to return when "The Talk's" Season 2 kicks off Sept. 6.


Morgan Fairchild coming to "Bones"

The star of '80s primetime soaps will play a CEO in Episode 3 of the season.


"Sons of Anarchy" creator: I recently had an argument with Charlie Hunnam

An e-mail exchange got misinterpreted, and "we f*cking put it on the table, we used the word "c*nt" as frequently as possible, and we moved on," Sutter writes on his blog. PLUS: Sutter says FX had nothing to do with his Twitter deletion.


Nick Cannon joins NBC's "Up All night"

The "Got Talent" star will serve as co-host with Maya Rudolph of a popular radio show.


Courteney Cox to direct a "Cougar Town" episode

This won't be her first directing stint, however. She directed Laura Dern in "The Monday Before Thanksgiving" in 2008.


"Parks and Rec" finds Ron Swanson's mother at "SNL"

Longtime "SNL" writer Paula Pell, who has made "SNL" cameos and written sketches for the show since 1995, will play the original Tammy.


Adam Levine slams "Idol" over its treatment of gay contestants

"What's always pissed me off about Idol is wanting to mask that, for that to go unspoken," "The Voice" star tells The Acvocate. "C'mon. You can't be publicly gay? At this point? On a singing competition? Give me a break."


"Modern Family" arrives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Check out photos of the cast, including pilot Rico Rodriguez.


Sean Hayes could star in a gay twist on "Two and a Half Men"

"Rescue Me" co-creator Peter Tolan is on the verge of joining the NBC comedy, about two gay men who raise a 12-year-old boy.


"Smallville's" Cassidy Freeman joins "The Playboy Club"

She'll join the NBC series in a recurring role, romancing Eddie Cibrian.


MTV renews "Awkward"

The teen comedy will return for a 12-episode Season 2.


"Once Upon a Time" finds its Cinderella

"Falling Skies" star Jessy Schram will take the role on the ABC series.


Jim Henson's puppets to star in a pop-culture TV show

"History of" from "Real World" producer Bunim/Murray will reenact the day's events using puppets.


Jill Zarin denies she's out at "Real Housewives"

She says: "The rumors about Bravo dropping me from 'The Real Housewives of New York City' as well as rumors that I am leaving the show are simply not true."


David Hasselhoff's ex-wife for "Celebrity Big Brother"!?

Pamela Bach, who was married to The Hoff for 16 years, has landed in London in apparent preparation to enter the "Celeb Big Brother" house. According to Wikipedia, Bach is more famous in Europe than she is in America.


What TV stars are watching this summer

Michael C. Hall is checking out "Mary Tyler Moore," while Kristen Bell is watching her complete "America's Home Videos" DVD collection — maybe she could co-host?

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August 15, 2011

TLC cancels "Kate Plus 8"
Kate Gosselin's reality show will finish with 150 episodes (including the "Jon & Kate"), but TLC says it's not done showcasing Kate and her eight kids. "TLC hopes to check in with Kate and the family periodically with specials in the future," the network says in a statement.

 

August 15, 2011

Why the "Glee" movie bombed: Its stars weren't the stars of their own movie
The most shocking thing about "Glee: The 3D Concert Movie" was not its paltry $5.7 million box office, says Ramin Setoodeh. What was stunning is how little of the movie focused on the actual stars of "Glee." Instead, the main focus was on three Gleeks who you've never heard of.


James Spader's "List" scares "The Office" staff

Titled "The List," the season premiere will feature a list left accidentally behind by Robert California with a line down the middle, and the names of staffers either on one side or the other.


Billy Crystal: I'm ready to host the Oscars again

After last year's cameo, he says, "I got a little itchy. So we'll see what happens. I can't promise anything."


Julianne Moore may star in a '50s-set HBO drama

The big-screen star is developing "Dope," a "Mad Men"-like drama about an ex-heroin addict turned private eye.


Queen Latifah not joining "Dancing"

"There were never any talks," an "insider" tells Us Weekly, responding to the rumors.


Disney Jr. animates Josh Duhamel

He'll voice the role of Captain Flynn in "Jake and the Never Land Pirates."

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August 15, 2011

Bravo announces 3-city "Real Housewives" live tour
Stars of various "Real Housewives" will make appearances in Atlantic City, Indiana and Atlanta, at a cost of between $49.50 to $170.


Daniel Tosh getting animated for Comedy Central

Tosh will star in and exec produce "Brickleberry," an animated series about forest rangers at a national park.


Ashton Kutcher's "Two and a Half Men" trailer boasts 7 60-inch 3D plasma TVs

Go inside the 1,100 square foot, two story, 53-foot-long, 30-ton luxury trailer.


Will Bravo boot Jill Zarin?

The "Real Housewives of New York" star is unlikely to return next season, according to Page Six.


Watch the trailer for "Bored to Death"

Season 3 debuts Oct. 10.


Jennifer Aniston is not joining "Days of Our Lives"

The rumors are false.


Jacob Young jumps from "AMC" to "The Bold and The Beautiful"

Young will make his "Bold" return as Rick Forrester on the Monday after "All My Children" ends its run.

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August 14, 2011

"Sons of Anarchy" creator quits Twitter
After making headlines for lashing out at the Emmys and "Mad Men's" creator, Kurt Sutter opted over the weekend to delete his Twitter feed. "No one chased me away except me," says Sutter on his blog. "Yes, the lazy blogosphere has given up on journalism and now trolls Twitter for their on-the-record in-depth articles. Yes, the hate outweighs the love. But my deactivation was pretty much self-preservation. Eventually, I would have said something that got me or someone else buried in a suffocating pile of irrevocable toxic man sh*t."


Sherri Shepherd weds 2 days after Joy Behar

Fellow "View"-er Elisabeth Hasselbeck was in attendance, so were "Community's" Yvette Nicole Brown and Niecy Nash.


Cheryl Cole to "Glee"?

The ousted "X Factor" judge is reportedly making a guest appearance this year.


"That's So Raven" alum busted for DUI

Orlando Brown, 23, was busted after cops spotted him allegedly driving without a license plate.


Charlie Sheen porn star who sued him lobbying for a role on his roast

Capri Anderson's manager approached Jeff Ross, who is said to be "interested." PLUS: Sheen injures himself during batting practice with the Arizona Diamondbacks.


Banksy creates a UK TV documentary on history of public pranks

"The Antics Roadshow" premiered Saturday on Channel 4, with a pun on "Antiques Roadshow."


Brooke Burke marries "Baywatch's" David Charvet

The wedding ends a five-year engagement.


Ann Curry's home occupied by homeless men

The $2.9 million house that the "Today" co-host has been renovating for eight years has become a "haven for hobos."


Rob Lowe: Louis CK is the "best actor on TV today. Period"

Lowe made the endorsement of the Emmy nominee on Twitter: "Hey #Emmy get with the program and spread the wealth for a change." Louis CK later tweeted Lowe a "thank you."


Tara Reid gets engaged and married days before "Celebrity Big Brother"

Reid got married on Saturday hours after getting engaged. On Thursday, she's reportedly entering the "Celebrity Big Brother" house.

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August 14, 2011

AMC agrees to 16 final "Breaking Bad" episodes
When or how these episodes will air has yet to be determined, but the contentious negotiations are done. "This is a great gift to me and to my wonderful writers," says Vince Gilligan. "It's knowledge which will allow us to properly build our story to a satisfying conclusion. Now, if we don’t manage to pull that off, we've got no one to blame but ourselves."

August 14, 2011

"Glee: The 3D Concert Movie" tanks
The "Glee" concert film earned $5.7 million at the box office, putting outside of 10th place for the weekend. Ryan Murphy, though, says considering it was made very cheaply, at $9.5 million to $9.7 million, it should turn a profit for Fox.


Hilary Duff is pregnant

The 23-year-old former "Lizzie McGuire" star announced the news on her one-year wedding anniversary.


"Fear Factor" contestant injured

A female contestant was riding on the top of a truck when it hit another car, but she suffered no major injuries.

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August 12, 2011

It's a girl for Tina Fey
The "30 Rock"-er gave birth to Penelope Athena on Wednesday, her 2nd daughter.


Joy Behar weds after a 29-year relationship

The 68-year-old "View" star married her boyfriend of 29 years, Steve Janowitz, today in a private ceremony. But she won't be able to discuss until "The View" returns on Sept. 6.


Camille Grammer says sorry for mocking Kelsey's manhood

She's apologizing for her "Real Housewives" promo remark that Kelsey Grammer has "big hands, big feet, big disappointment."

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