television

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

ShowBiz Bits: A replacement for Larry King announced, “The Hunger Games” connects with book buyers and Hollywood & George Clooney is at the top of the Box Office

TV reality show judge wins Larry King’s job The British Talk Show host-turned- “America’s Got Talent” Judge, Piers Morgan, is Larry King’s replacement. Rumors about the deal have been in the wind for weeks. Today CNN made the official announcement.  Earlier this summer, King announced he would be retiring from his high-profile interview program, “Larry King Live,” this fall, after 25 years. Deadline.com has […]
Wednesday, September 1, 2010

ShowBiz Bits: A statement from the Discovery Channel about that tragic gunman-hostage drama & “Takers” keep a grip on first at the Box Office

Discovery Channel real life hostage drama The Discovery Channel is dealing with a real crime scene at its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Earlier today suspected gunman, Radical Environmentalist, James J. Lee, reportedly took three hostages at the network’s building. The standoff ended when Lee was apparently shot and killed by SWAT snipers and the hostages freed. Previously, Lee reportedly shopped a reality TV project […]
Sunday, August 29, 2010

Stars shine on the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet

Actress Eva Longoria Parker joined the star parade on the red carpet for the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony at the Nokia Theater in Downtown Los Angeles this evening.  The “Desperate Housewives” star gets my vote for being very glam in a Robert Rodriquez gown and one of the best dressed celebs on the red carpet. People magazine website has more photos […]
Wednesday, August 25, 2010

ShowBiz Bits:Lindsay Lohan’s rehab update, Up and coming actress wins guest spot on “As The World Turns,” & “The Expendables” rule the Box Office

Actress Lindsay Lohan gets another break Today a Beverly Hills judge ordered Actress Lindsay Lohan to do 67-days of supervised probation at home. Lohan was released from in-patient treatment at UCLA yesterday afternoon. This is the newest twist in Lohan latest troubles with the law, which include a 90-day jail sentence and 90-day rehab stint for a probation violation. Lohan served only […]
Thursday, August 12, 2010

Entertainment: Jamie Foxx, Lady Gaga & Billy Idol

Jamie Foxx’s new production deal Actor Jamie Foxx has hooked-up a new production deal with Writer/Producer/Director, Deon Taylor. No Brainer Films reportedly will be scouting for films and TV projects under $10 million. Details over on Deadline.com Lady Gaga & her fans invade Staples Center Pop sensation, Lady Gaga, wraps up a two-concert gig at Staples Center tonight. Some of the fans […]
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Entertainment: Jackson Browne, Disney profits soar, and “The Other Guys” win the battle at the Box Office

“Show Me the Polyester” If you look great in polyester and dig rock singer/songwriter, Jackson Browne, here’s a contest for you. Browne is touring the U.S. right now with musician David Lindley. Apparently, Browne and Lindley are sporting flashy polyester shirts on stage during their performances this summer. The duo is encouraging fans to show-off their best eye-catching polyester shirts in a photo contest going on […]
Thursday, August 5, 2010

Entertainment: Rosie O’Donnell joins Oprah’s new network, Nicholas Sparks gets multi-million dollar Hollywood deal & surprises and scandal in the new Angelina Jolie book

Rosie O’Donnell gets new daytime talk show   Comedienne/Talk Show Host Rosie O’Donnell is headed back to daytime television on the new Oprah Winfrey Network. O’Donnell’s new talker will debut next year on OWN. “Rosie is an undeniable talent who has captivated TV audiences for nearly 20 years,” said Oprah Winfrey in a PR Newswire press release. “She’s a true […]
Thursday, July 29, 2010

President Obama checks out “The View”

Cheers, criticism, and kudos for President Barack Obama’s appearance on the daytime talker, “The View,” today.  President Obama’s visit to the program was taped at ABC Studios in New York, yesterday.  AOL has some reaction and reviews of the sit-down on “The View” by the Prez. Here’s a link to the post and the more than 300 comments.
Monday, July 26, 2010

Julia Roberts, Forest Whitaker, and Goldie Hawn hook-up with Oprah’s new network

Some heavyweight stars have signed on to produce a series of two-hour documentaries with OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network, scheduled to debut next January. Julia Roberts, Forest Whitaker, and Goldie Hawn will be joined by Gabriel Byrne and Mariel Hemingway in this venture.  The subjects range from:  a look inside a hospice at the Louisiana maximum security prison in Angola, to Hemingway’s exploration of […]