Friday, July 30, 2010

As Emmys host, Jimmy Fallon aims not to offend (Reuters)

As Emmys host, Jimmy Fallon aims not to offend (Reuters)


As Emmys host, Jimmy Fallon aims not to offend (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 08:50 PM PDT

Actor and talk show host Jimmy Fallon introduces New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg after his election victory in New York November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Shaun BestReuters - Conan O'Brien and David Letterman have provided a valuable lesson for Jimmy Fallon, the comedian told journalists Friday. "The one thing I've learned from (O'Brien and Letterman) is (that) hosting 'Late Night' is a one-way ticket to not hosting 'The Tonight Show," the comedian quipped.



Rob Lowe an investor in Miramax deal

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:51 PM PDT

Reuters - Actor Rob Lowe has confirmed that he is involved with the acquisition of Miramax Films from Walt Disney Co. by construction magnate Ronald Tutor, investment firm Colony Capital LLC and others.


What Idol Stands to Lose Without Ellen, Kara and Simon

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:30 PM PDT

The news is all but official: When Fox launches the 10th season of American Idol in January, the contestants will be hearing from judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler.

How the chemistry among the trio — which might still be a foursome — will jell remains an unknown, but here's what we do know about the new season:


Country group builds its own "Little White Church" (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:52 PM PDT

Reuters - Wedding proposals at concerts are nothing new, but country act Little Big Town took things a step further on its recent tour, setting up a space for lucky fans to tie the knot at one of its shows.


Indie band One Ring Zero explores the universe (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:52 PM PDT

Reuters - Making an album about such seemingly simple concepts as food or ice cream trucks might seem like a fool's errand, but for Brooklyn indie duo One Ring Zero, those concepts have led to opportunities to perform at events including book award ceremonies and children's festivals.


Kings of Leon moves past "Pigeon-gate" (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:50 PM PDT

Reuters - Kings of Leon's Nathan Followill is confident that organizers of the upcoming Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco will keep stray pigeons as far away from the stage as possible. But, the drummer notes, "we're bringing a couple of muzzle loaders, just in case."


NBC hopes outsourcing is "in" with TV audiences (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 05:52 PM PDT

An NBC sign on the General Electric building in New York October 5, 2009. According to news reports Comcast Corp, the top U.S. cable service provider was in talks to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal from General Electric. REUTERS/Mike SegarReuters - The controversial practice of outsourcing jobs to India has inspired a new comedy on U.S. TV in a striking departure from the dysfunctional families and romantic entanglements that typically make Americans laugh.



Jen Aniston on 'Cougar Town'?!

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 09:00 PM PDT

Michael Ausiello confirms exclusively that deal is near for a guest appearance/mini-''Friends'' reunion


Clay and Ruben reunite

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:08 PM PDT

Former 'American Idol' contestant Clay Aiken talks about his latest album of popular cover songs and his summer tour with fellow 'Idol' alum Ruben Studdard. (July 30)


Outsourced Walks a Fine Line Between Funny and Racist, or Does It?

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:05 PM PDT

Outsourced hopes to walk a fine line between hilarious and offensive, but can a series about an American expat working in an Indian call center really avoid cultural stereotypes?

"I think where we approach this is certainly not a mean-spirited place," executive producer Robert Broden said. "We're not going to be wallowing in that kind of stuff that you're insinuating, but we are going to have a lot of fun with characters who behave like relatable characters in a workplace comedy."

NBC unveils fall premiere dates

In the series, Todd (Ben Rappaport) is forced to move halfway across the world to...


Are Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox Reuniting on Cougar Town?

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:39 PM PDT

It looks like Jennifer Aniston will be there for Friends co-star Courteney Cox when Cougar Town returns this fall.

Aniston, 41, is near a deal to guest-star in an early Season 2 episode, Entertainment Weekly reports. She follows in the footsteps of...


Rapper Bun B remembers deceased friends "Right Now"

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:34 PM PDT

Reuters - Rappers have a propensity for christening themselves with royal titles to promote their standing in hip-hop (e.g., King of the South, Prince of Rap). But for Bun B, the less-regal handle Trill OG was the most fitting.


‘American Idol’: Fox will take time naming new judges

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:09 PM PDT

American Idol fans will have to wait a little longer to find out how Fox plan to replace Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres as judges for the show's 10th season. Though rumors about replacements hit a fever pitch on Friday – including one about how Jennifer Lopez had nabbed a seat on the panel – word is that


Rapper Bun B remembers deceased friends "Right Now" (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:34 PM PDT

Reuters - Rappers have a propensity for christening themselves with royal titles to promote their standing in hip-hop (e.g., King of the South, Prince of Rap). But for Bun B, the less-regal handle Trill OG was the most fitting.


Musician Esperanza Spalding bends the genre rules (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:33 PM PDT

Reuters - Most people wouldn't associate the term "modern" with classical chamber music. But if anyone can pull off the pairing, it's bassist/vocalist/composerEsperanza Spalding.


Nigel Lythgoe Gears Up For National Dance Day, Dizzy Feet Gala

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:26 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Nigel Lythgoe is keeping mum on his rumored return to "American Idol," but one thing which the "So You Think You Can Dance" judge and executive producer is buzzing about is National Dance Day.


"Jersey Shore" star Snooki arrested

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:08 PM PDT

Reuters - President Barack Obama has not heard of Snooki, but New Jersey police certainly have after arresting the "Jersey Shore" reality TV star on Friday, on a charge of disorderly conduct.


NBC Discusses Changes at Parks and Rec, 30 Rock and The Office

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 05:46 PM PDT

As if convening a 12-step meeting, NBC executives began their presentation at the Television Critics Association fall TV previews by reciting some of the basic truths of their network's current situation.

"We recognize some of the mistakes we've made over the last few years. We put more money in development and we believe in our projects," Jeff Gaspin, the chairman of NBC Entertainment, said Friday.

Among the session's news tidbits:


Prosecutor makes new claim in Anna Nicole case

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 05:41 PM PDT

AP - A prosecutor sprang a surprise claim Friday that Anna Nicole Smith was a co-conspirator in the actions that have brought her two doctors and lawyer-boyfriend to trial for over-prescribing and obtaining massive amounts of prescription drugs.


Alice Cooper ready to rock Sonisphere

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 05:33 PM PDT

Alice Cooper kicks off the first date of the Sonisphere festival in the U.K. with his critically acclaimed "Theatre of Death" show. (July 30)


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