Tuesday, January 12, 2010

‘American Idol’ Boston auditions: When ‘yes’ means ‘no’

‘American Idol’ Boston auditions: When ‘yes’ means ‘no’

‘American Idol’ Boston auditions: When ‘yes’ means ‘no’

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 07:30 PM PST

American Idol's ninth season premiere was chock full of really sweet people with big, adorable families and heartwarming backstories (as well as a peculiar lace-doily headband courtesy of Victoria Beckham). And while I'd be lying if I said it didn't feel good to see the tears and cheers and hugs that resulted from these folks


'American Idol' returns! Your take?

Posted: 11 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

Michael Slezak's first impression (sweet people, no stars); comment all night, see full recap when sun's up


'Up' or upstart? A 'Mr. Fox' vote!

Posted: 11 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

Owen Gleiberman looks back on two great animated films -- but the one that stays with him isn't Pixar's


ABC to develop comedy with Matthew Perry

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 05:15 PM PST

ABC announced today that it will develop a sitcom pilot called Mr. Sunshine that will star Matthew Perry. Written by Perry, Alex Barnow, and Marc Firek through Sony, the comedy focuses on a man (Perry) who realizes that, at 40, he can no longer fall back on his charm and sense of humor. His character


Galifianakis, Rudd reunite in heavenly comedy (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 07:58 PM PST

Reuters - Zach Galifianakis and Paul Rudd, who appear together in the upcoming summer comedy "Dinner for Schmucks," are teaming up for seconds.


Chris Harrison on Bachelor Scandal: Rozlyn "Started This Firestorm"

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 08:07 PM PST

For Bachelor fans, wondering what happens to the contestants who don't receive that final rose, ABC is planning a summer spin-off called Bachelor Pad. Host Chris Harrison told TVGuide.com the new series will "bring all of our favorites back in more of an entertaining, fun way" and romance will certainly be the focus. "These people all get together, they've hooked up, we have engagements ... people love this stuff so why don't we show it?" Harrison also spoke about the current Bachelor season — Rozlyn scandal included — and about what has shocked him...

Exclusive: Sara Rue and Bruno Campos Check Into Private Practice

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 07:38 PM PST

Private Practice is stocking up on guest stars for their spring episodes. Both Sara Rue and Bruno Campos will guest-star in an episode, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

Rosanna Arquette to guest-star on Private Practice

Rue (Popular, Eastwick) will play...

Rozlyn Papa Speaks Out Again Over 'Bachelor' Scandal

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 07:21 PM PST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Rozlyn Papa has spoken out again about being kicked off "The Bachelor."

In a new interview with "Fisher in the Morning" on Mix 103.7 in Richmond, Virginia, Rozlyn continued to insist she did not have a sexual relationship with one of the show's producers. In fact, she said she didn't even kiss the gentleman.

O'Brien: "I May Soon Be Available for Children's Parties"

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 07:12 PM PST

After informing NBC he won't do The Tonight Show a half-hour later, Conan O'Brien began Tuesday's show with: "Hello, my name is Conan O'Brien, and I...

Movies We'd Like to See Get a 3-D Upgrade

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 02:52 PM PST

From Barbarella to District 9, these fine flicks could benefit from a digital makeover that added depth and drew you even deeper into their stories.

ABC orders "Bachelor" all-stars spin-off (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 07:20 PM PST

Reuters - ABC has ordered a spin-off of its hit "Bachelor" franchise in which former contestants will live together in a "Big Brother"-style house.


Sarah Palin makes debut as Fox News contributor (AP)

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 06:23 PM PST

Sarah Palin, conservative former Alaskan governor and potential 2012 White House candidate, played up her tough, homespun image in an interview with her new colleague, Fox's Bill O'Reilly (pictured in 2008), on Tuesday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Stephen Lovekin)AP - Sarah Palin accounts for the controversy she attracts by saying her opponents don't like the "commonsense, conservative solutions" she represents.

ABC Family renews "Secret Life", "'Make It" (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 05:58 PM PST

Reuters - ABC Family has renewed two successful series -- "Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "Make It or Break It." "Secret" is being renewed for a third season; "Break" for a second. Both are set to return this summer. Last week's midseason premiere had "Secret" hit series highs among female teens, while "Break" hit series highs among total viewers.


Duffy recruits diverse duo for second album (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 07:23 PM PST

Reuters - Welsh singer Duffy is working with Roots drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and veteran songwriter Albert Hammond Sr. on her second album.


Leno Doesn't Address Conan's Statement in Monologue

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 06:31 PM PST

Jay Leno apparently decided against addressing Conan O'Brien's refusal to move The Tonight Show back a half-hour and follow Leno's return to 11:35 p.m.

Unlike on Monday, he...

‘American Idol’ season premiere: The Boston auditions are happening NOW!

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 04:59 PM PST

Seven months of American Idol longing is over: The season premiere of the nation's most popular singing contest — featuring guest judge Victoria 'doesn't come for free, she's a real lady' Beckham in Boston, drinking from the Paula Abdul Memorial Coke Cup — has begun. To celebrate, I've tweaked Alicia Keys' chorus on Jay-Z's "Empire


‘Top Chef’ secrets revealed: From the judges’ mouths to your ears

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 04:27 PM PST

This weekend, The New York Times hosted its ninth annual Arts & Leisure weekend, where bold-faced names like Natalie Portman and Angela Lansbury (!) chatted with Times staffers about their careers, creative processes and pop culture as a whole. Sounds pretty artsy, eh? Yes, but it was also a vault of gossip! I attended a conversation


ABC renews "Modern Family", "Cougar Town" (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 04:50 PM PST

Reuters - ABC has handed out early renewals to its three promising freshman comedy series, "Modern Family," "Cougar Town" and "The Middle."


New Matthew Perry comedy shines at ABC (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 04:46 PM PST

Reuters - ABC has formally ordered the pilot the Matthew Perry comedy "Mr. Sunshine" in which the former "Friends" star confronts his looming middle age.


Peter Sarsgaard to play "Green Lantern" villain

Posted: 12 Jan 2010 05:57 PM PST

Reuters - Peter Sarsgaard is in negotiations to play the villain in "Green Lantern," a big-budget movie based starring Ryan Reynolds as the DC Comics superhero.


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