Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Post-Show Thoughts on The Voice Premiere: The 5 Big Ways Its Different from Idol

Post-Show Thoughts on The Voice Premiere: The 5 Big Ways Its Different from Idol


Post-Show Thoughts on The Voice Premiere: The 5 Big Ways Its Different from Idol

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 08:16 PM PDT

You've heard the hype: On NBC's The Voice, contestants are judged by celebrities who can't see them! There are no train wrecks! Everyone's talented! It's the anti-American Idol!

How NBC's The Voice plans to out-class TV's singing competitions

But does it all result in a show that can compete with the attention already paid to Idol, watched by an average of 25 million viewers? Is there room for both? We watched Tuesday's two-hour premiere of The Voice to figure out what the big differences between the two are (and, OK, weigh in on which we think is better. For now.)


American Idol Top 6 to Duet on Performance Night Our Dream Pairings!

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:52 PM PDT

Although American Idol's has waited until the Top 4 to pair up the finalists for the last two seasons, but this year the remaining six finalists will duet on Carole King night, Entertainment Weekly reports. After weeks of Scotty sticking closely to his country roots and Jacob refusing to restrain himself on any of the high notes, it's about time these Idol hopefuls paired up and learned a little something from each other (especially since the judges remain so tight-lipped on giving any advice whatsoever). We provide our dream pairings and what the final six will hopefully take away from having to...


Katie Couric officially leaving CBS Evening News

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:45 PM PDT

Katie Couric tells People magazine that she's leaving her anchor job at CBS Evening News, three weeks after The Associated Press reported that Couric would be leaving her CBS post. (April 26)


Spoiler! Who Went Home on DWTS?

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:41 PM PDT

Find out who got booted on the sixth week of competition


American Idol's Justin Guarini Welcomes a Son!

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:36 PM PDT

He and wife Reina Capodici named the newborn William Neko Bell


Kathleen Turner a "Perfect" fit for suburban saga

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 06:27 PM PDT

Reuters - Kathleen Turner has one of her best screen roles in years in "The Perfect Family," a comedy/drama that recently world-premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.


NYC checks into report of P. Diddy police escort

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 06:07 PM PDT

AP - New York City police say a sergeant allowed a police escort for Sean "P. Diddy" Combs for one city block after a concert.


Who Is Stefano Langone's Pick To Win 'American Idol'?

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 06:00 PM PDT

Booted "American Idol" contestant Stefano Lagone chats with Access' Shaun Robinson about being Italian, but can he sing in Italian? Plus, Stefano tells Shaun about the camaraderie between the contestants. So, who would he pick to win "Idol"?


Were The 'Dancing' Judges Too Harsh On Chris Jericho?

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 06:00 PM PDT

Chris Jericho and his "Dancing with the Stars" partner, Cheryl Burke, talk with Access' Shaun Robinson about the criticism he received from the "Dancing" judges. Also, the duo reacts to "Dancing" pro Karina Smirnoff's fall on the dance floor.


Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lopez in new "Ice Age" (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 08:55 PM PDT

Reuters - Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lopez are joining the voice cast of the fourth "Ice Age" cartoon, "Ice Age: Continental Drift."


Arnold returns to 'Terminator.' Is it a good idea? - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:06 PM PDT


Dread Central

Arnold returns to 'Terminator.' Is it a good idea?
Los Angeles Times
The news Tuesday that Arnold Schwarzenegger will return to the "Terminator" franchise provides a colorful coda to several story lines. The new film, loosely dubbed "Terminator 5," is being shopped to studios. There is no script or screenwriter, ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger eyeing return to 'Terminator' franchise, but he needs to ...Entertainment Weekly
Arnold Schwarzenegger Ready to Play Terminator AgainHollywood Reporter
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The Business Insider -Cinema Blend -411mania.com
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Mobb Deep's Havoc Recalls Def Jam Shooting In Prodigy's Book - MTV.com

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 05:41 PM PDT


MTV.com

Mobb Deep's Havoc Recalls Def Jam Shooting In Prodigy's Book
MTV.com
'That's him seeing Mobb Deep's life through his eyes,' Havoc tells MTV News about P's new memoir. By Rob Markman While rappers Capone and Noreaga are taking exception to Prodigy's new book, "My Infamous Life: The Autobiography of Mobb Deep's Prodigy," ...
"Nothing Good Is Going To Come Out Of Me F*cking Up Again"SOHH
NY Hip-Hop: The Good, The Bad and The UglyPatch.com
Capone Calls Out Prodigy Following Snitching Allegations, Prodigy RespondsHipHopDX
The BoomBox -Prefixmag -Complex.com (blog)
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Trailers turn to smallscreen for big buzz - Variety

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:40 PM PDT


Collider.com

Trailers turn to smallscreen for big buzz
Variety
A trailer for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" will preem on ABC Family in order to reach young auds. Not long ago, superfans of Hollywood franchises like "Twilight" and "Harry Potter" would buy a ticket to a movie they ...
Summer movie previewVancouver Sun
Exclusive video interviews with the cast of Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsThe Vine
Foreign HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS Part 2 Theatrical PosterThe Daily BLAM
BSCkids -Technorati -my.hsj.org
all 55 news articles »


Horror "Insidious" the year's most profitable film (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:57 PM PDT

Reuters - They say lightning doesn't strike twice.


‘DWTS’ eliminated contestant: ‘Judges were harsh’

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 08:47 PM PDT

Karina Smirnoff may have taken an embarrassing spill during Monday's Dancing with the Stars but the judges were kind and forgiving of her mishap with partner Ralph Macchio. They were far less accepting, however, of the couple who earned the lowest score of the night. For more about this week's eliminated contestant, head to the jump:Chris Jericho is quick to admit it: He


"Hoodwinked" is how sequel audiences will feel (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:18 PM PDT

Reuters - We have only 3D to blame for the arrival, six years after the original, of "Hoodwinked Too! Hood Vs. Evil," one of the most obnoxious and least necessary animated films of the century thus far.


CW next season: Top Model All Stars, plus the return of teen dramas and ... - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 06:53 PM PDT


HitFix

CW next season: Top Model All Stars, plus the return of teen dramas and ...
Los Angeles Times
OK, CW fans, you can exhale now. The network announced early pickups of some of its top shows today, and we think you're going to be pleased. First off, America's Next Top Model will return with an All-Stars edition, featuring previous model hopefuls ...
The CW renews 'Supernatural,' 'Vampire Diaries,' 'Gossip Girl' and two more!Entertainment Weekly
CW network announces renewals for 5 of its seriesThe Associated Press
'Top Model' to return to CW with all-star editionUSA Today
Cinema Blend -msnbc.com -Gather.com
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Aflac duck gets a new voice - CNN

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 01:16 PM PDT


Daily Mail

Aflac duck gets a new voice
CNN
Dan McKeague has been named by Aflac to replace Gilbert Gottfried as the voice of the insurance company's mascot duck. By Ben Rooney, staff reporterApril 26, 2011: 6:39 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The chief executive of Aflac sat flanked by his top ...
Money Q&A with Gilbert GottfriedCNBC.com
Minn. dad lends voice to Aflac duckUPI.com
#Aflacduck gets a new voiceCBS News
People Magazine -Hollywood Reporter -Atlanta Journal Constitution
all 548 news articles »


'The Voice' adds a gimmick to reality talent shows (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:29 PM PDT

FILE - In this March 15, 2011 file photo, singer Christina Aguilera poses at the set of 'The Voice,' series at Los Angeles Center Studios. 'The Voice' a vocal competition television series is designed after Holland's top rated vocal talent show 'The Voice of Holland,' premieres Tuesday, April 26, 2011 on NBC. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)AP - "The Voice," TV's newest singing contest, is intent on making noise in an increasingly crowded marketplace.



Grammys producer John Cossette dies at 54 (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:26 PM PDT

AP - John Cossette, the longtime executive producer of the Grammy Awards, has died at age 54.


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