Thursday, January 20, 2011

TV Insiders podcast: is ‘Idol’ better without Simon and ‘Jersey Shore’ better with Deena? Plus: ‘Glee’ brings flaming boobs to Super Sunday!

TV Insiders podcast: is ‘Idol’ better without Simon and ‘Jersey Shore’ better with Deena? Plus: ‘Glee’ brings flaming boobs to Super Sunday!


TV Insiders podcast: is ‘Idol’ better without Simon and ‘Jersey Shore’ better with Deena? Plus: ‘Glee’ brings flaming boobs to Super Sunday!

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 09:01 PM PST

We've finally gotten our first glimpse at the new, revamped American Idol judging panel. And it has Annie Barrett wondering: Could the show have actually improved with the loss of Simon Cowell? Crazy, right? You know what's even crazier? Tim Stack is kind of thinking the same thing! They're in cahoots, these two! On the


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Bryant to get cement prints at Hollywood landmark

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 08:53 PM PST

AP - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has championship rings and an MVP trophy, but he's about to get an honor usually reserved for the stars of Hollywood.


Hollywood Foreign Press member commits suicide

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 08:31 PM PST

Reuters - A longtime member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the group that hands out the Golden Globes, died in an apparent suicide the day after Sunday's annual awards ceremony.


Top Moments: Idol Flirts with Disaster, Jersey Shore Pops a Squat

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 08:05 PM PST

Our top moments this week:

11. Worst Undercover Job: On Undercover Boss, Sheldon Yellen, CEO of disaster recovery company Belfor, does some immediate disaster recovery himself after hearing lowly employee ...


Jersey Shore Episodes 3 & 4: Do We Love Them or Hate Them?

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 08:00 PM PST

Jersey Shore fans got a special treat this week with two new episodes — and the gang was as productive as usual. Snooks got arrested for being annoying, Deena hooked up with Ronni's doppelgnger, J-Woww broke up with her man in front of an audience, and the Sitch coined our new favorite Shore phrase. Check out our double-episode breakdown for each cast member.


Britney Spears debuts at No. 1 on singles chart (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:53 PM PST

Singer Britney Spears performs with Madonna during Madonna's Reuters - Britney Spears has become just the second artist in the 52-year history of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart to debut multiple songs at No. 1, as "Hold It Against Me" took the top spot in its first week.



Spoiler Alert: Which Idol Hopefuls Triumphed in New Orleans? - People Magazine

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:01 PM PST


msnbc.com

Spoiler Alert: Which Idol Hopefuls Triumphed in New Orleans?
People Magazine
He arrived at the New Orleans auditions wearing a little feathered hat and made a dirty little bleeped-out joke about it. I don't think Randy would do that. Apparently the new judge will say anything. Whether that gives him real critical ...
Youngest singers shine at La. 'Idol' auditionmsnbc.com
'American Idol': Steven Tyler Tones Down the Sex for Night 2 -- Well, MostlyTheWrap
American Idol Gets Caught in a "Bad Romance"E! Online (blog)
USA Today -Newsday (subscription) -TV Squad
all 18 news articles »


The power of Sundance - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 05:59 PM PST


Reel Movie News

The power of Sundance
Los Angeles Times
Most actors would kill for Patrick Dempsey's credits. The 45-year-old performer not only stars in the highly rated television series "Grey's Anatomy" but also boasts the movie hits "Valentine's Day" and ...
Brands flood SundanceVariety
Sony Picks Up Blomkamp's 'Elysium' & Spurlock's 'Greatest Movie'Hollywood.com
SUNDANCE: Sony Acquires Morgan Spurlock's 'Greatest Movie Ever Sold'Hollywood Reporter (blog)
HitFix (blog) -Contactmusic.com -Screen International
all 21 news articles »


Critic Roger Ebert to show his facial prosthesis - CNN International

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 08:02 PM PST


ABC News

Critic Roger Ebert to show his facial prosthesis
CNN International
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Longtime film critic Roger Ebert, who lost much of his jaw to thyroid cancer, will show off his new face -- thanks to a prosthesis -- when his PBS show debuts this weekend. The creators of the prosthesis "did a pretty ...
'Ebert Presents' co-host Vishnevetsky has loved movies since boyhoodChicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert's Amazing Medical TransformationEntertainment Tonight News
Roger Ebert fitted with jaw prosthesis, will wear it on 'At the Movies'Zap2it.com (blog)
Entertainment Weekly -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -Examiner.com
all 110 news articles »


ABC moves Kimmel to midnight, shortens "Nightline" (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:54 PM PST

Reuters - ABC is finally moving "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"


Natalie Portman eyes box office crown (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:55 PM PST

Reuters - Natalie Portman goes up against herself at the North American box office this weekend when her romantic romp "No Strings Attached" opens on Friday.


'American Idol' Hits New Orleans, Shows Off Emotion & The Judges' 'Situations'

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 08:00 PM PST

A week ago, the revamped "American Idol" judges' panel told reporters at the Television Critics Association Winter 2011 Session that this season they were a cuddlier sort of group, and it turns out, they were telling the truth.


Globes host Gervais says he was just doing his job

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:07 PM PST

AP - As host of the Golden Globe Awards, Ricky Gervais took sharp, arguably cruel jabs at targets including Charlie Sheen, Cher, the nominated film "The Tourist" and even the sponsoring Hollywood Foreign Press Association.


Elton John lashes out at gay marriage opponents

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 06:56 PM PST

AP - Has fatherhood changed Sir Elton John's feelings about marriage for same-sex couples?


J.J. Abrams: Fringe Deserves to Live Beyond Season 3

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 06:40 PM PST

Fringe's big move to the Friday dead zone has sent fans into a panic, but series executive producer J.J. Abrams says the sci-fi series will stay true to its story no matter where it lives.

But it's not going to get more complicated either. Abrams says at the risk of cancellation, writers won't...


Elton John lashes out at gay marriage opponents (AP)

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 06:56 PM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2011 photo, Elton John presents Taylor Swift with the award for favorite country artist at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles.  John, 63,   made several blunt comments on the topic of same-sex marriage Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011,   while performing at a private fundraiser for the ongoing legal challenge to California's gay marriage ban. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)AP - Has fatherhood changed Sir Elton John's feelings about marriage for same-sex couples?



'Jersey Shore' High Five: Double The Ronnie, Double The Fun - MTV.com

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:00 PM PST


TMZ.com

'Jersey Shore' High Five: Double The Ronnie, Double The Fun
MTV.com
There were so many discoveries on Thursday night's (January 20) episode of "Jersey Shore." Ronnie has a twin! JWoww has a soft side! And Snooki has an ... interesting pre-date ritual. Where to begin? ...
Jersey Shore Season 3: Episode 4 RecapRealitywanted
Snooki Finds a 'Gorgeous' Guy on Jersey ShorePeople Magazine
Snooki and Jwoww Pilot -- The Empire GrowsTMZ.com
RollingStone.com -Hollywood Reporter -Examiner.com
all 157 news articles »


Globes host Gervais says he was just doing his job (AP)

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:07 PM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2011 publicity image released by NBC, host Ricky Gervais is shown during the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/NBC, Paul Drinkwater, file)AP - As host of the Golden Globe Awards, Ricky Gervais took sharp, arguably cruel jabs at targets including Charlie Sheen, Cher, the nominated film "The Tourist" and even the sponsoring Hollywood Foreign Press Association.



New "Idol" judge Tyler could easily quit day job (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 06:28 PM PST

Steven Tyler speaks on stage after being announced as one the judges for the 10th season of the television show Reuters - Season 10 of American Idol premiered Wednesday to much fanfare and for good reason: two new judges, rocker Steven Tyler and pop star Jennifer Lopez, sat at the table ruled by Simon Cowell for so many years.



Globes host Gervais says he was just doing his job (AP)

Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:07 PM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2011 publicity image released by NBC, host Ricky Gervais is shown during the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/NBC, Paul Drinkwater, file)AP - As host of the Golden Globe Awards, Ricky Gervais took sharp, arguably cruel jabs at targets including Charlie Sheen, Cher, the nominated film "The Tourist" and even the sponsoring Hollywood Foreign Press Association.



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