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Jennifer Hudson Reportedly Confirmed as 'American Idol' Judge

Kat Lee — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:25:32 +0000

The judging panel for Season 13 of ‘American Idol‘ is starting to take shape and Jennifer Hudson is reportedly the first celeb to sign on for one of the four open spots. E! Online has confirmed with multiple sources that J. Hud is a definite for the next season that starts this fall and other [...]

Bruno Mars Rumored for 'American Idol' Judge Spot

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:52:35 +0000

The latest pop star rumored to be desired — not to mention ideal — for a spot on the soon-to-be-revamped ‘American Idol‘ judging panel is none other than Bruno Mars. It’s largely believed that Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey will be one-and-done judges, replaced with a new look panel installed for Season 13 [...]

Jimmy Kimmel Makes Reality TV Cute With 'The Baby Bachelor'

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:35:55 +0000

It seems ABC has got some major competition on their hands with the launch of ‘The Baby Bachelor.’ On a recent episode of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ Jimmy debuted his new reality series, which stars his nephew Wesley, who yearns for a bride and a fire truck because he’s still a toddler. Much like the original [...]

Then + Now: Joey Lawrence from 'Blossom'

Britt Hayes — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:14:22 +0000

Whatever happened to ’90s teen heartthrob Joey Lawrence, the big bro from ‘Blossom’? Then: Joey Lawrence delighted us with his bad boy appeal in his leather jacket and flannel on the hit TV series ‘Blossom,’ where you probably remember his cerebral signature catchphrase, “Whoa!” He also starred on the Disney channel show ‘Brotherly Love’ along [...]

Shakira Confirms That She's Leaving 'The Voice'

Cassandra Rose — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:55:05 +0000

With Christina Aguilera set to reclaim her spinning chair on 'The Voice,' current female judge Shakira and her truthful hips are planning an exit, saying the constant travel is wearing out her newborn baby.

'American Idol' Drama: All Four Judges Reportedly Will Be Replaced for Season 13

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:11:41 +0000

It's time to tear it down and start all over on 'American Idol.' With Season 12 experiencing the lowest ratings in the show's history, producers are planning to clean house and start anew with a totally reveamped judge's panel for Season 13. They plan on ditching dueling divas Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, as well as country crooner Keith Urban and the lone original judge Randy Jackson, who incidentally just split with Carey as her manager.

'The Young & the Restless' Star Jeanne Cooper Dead at 84

Jessica Sager — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:09:17 +0000

It’s with heavy hearts that we report the death of legendary soap actress Jeanne Cooper, who died this morning (May 8). The longtime ‘The Young & the Restless’ star was 84. Cooper’s death is said to stem from an infection she got earlier this year, though the actual cause of her death (as well as [...]

Obituary for Matt Groening's Mother Sheds Light on Inspiration for 'The Simpsons'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:45:27 +0000

Matt Groening is the creative genius behind ‘The Simpsons.’ But one thing he wasn’t too creative with was the names of the now iconic four-fingered characters. Sadly, Groening’s mom — Margaret Ruth Groening — passed away last month at 94, and reading her obituary is like taking a walk through Springfield. Over the years Margaret [...]

June from 'Honey Boo Boo' Marries Sugar Bear

Robert and Erin — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:10:23 +0000

A big wedding in Georgia over the weekend. June Shannon, the mom from "Honey Boo Boo" got married to her long time boyfriend "Sugar Bear" Thompson over the weekend. It was a Cinco de Mayo-themed wedding, TMZ

Would You Tell John Stamos About Your First Time?

Steve King — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:13:52 +0000

Yahoo has a new CEO (she used to run Google) with a ton of new ideas to reinvigorate the number 2 search engine and also-ran email service. Now, the company has enlisted the most logical person to get celebrities to open up about their "first time:" John Stamos.

Which Coaches Will Appear on Season 5 of 'The Voice?'

Jessica Sager — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:00:34 +0000

When Shakira and Usher first joined the judging panel, filling the big shoes and big red chairs of Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green, it was because Aguilera and Green were going on tour and working on their own projects. But are Aguilera and Green actually coming back this fall?

Maybe not!

MAS*H Star Allan Arbus Dead At 95

Robert J Wright — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:36:58 +0000

His role on M*A*S*H was small, but unforgettable. Actor Allan Arbus, who played wisecracking psychiatrist Sidney Freedman, passed away this past weekend at his home in California. He was 95. Arbus, in fact, was so convincing in his role, that series star Alan Alda once said, “I was so sure that he was a psychiatrist I [...]

No Jail for Billy the Exterminator in 'Roach' Possession

Robert and Erin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:35:25 +0000

The puns they are a flyin’! ‘Billy the Exterminator Gets Sweet Deal In Roach Case!’ ‘Billy the Exterminator Won’t Be Bugged By Inmates!’ And those are just two. Local reality TV star Billy (the Exterminator) Bretherton and his wife Mary have pleaded guilty to possession of synthetic marijuana and a smoking device. As part of [...]

Harrison Ford Flips Out After Audience Member Asks a 'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Question

Mike Sampson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:41:55 +0000

Harrison Ford was a guest on last night's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to promote his movie '42' and naturally the discussion came around to 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and the future of the franchise. Ford tried to stay mum and say he couldn't talk about anything 'Star Wars,' but when he agreed to some questions from the audience, things got heated and Ford walked off the set. Watch video of the incident below.

SNL Tackles Gun Control Law

Jacob Hall — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:36:29 +0000

SNL hasn't been too political in recent months, but last night's cold open saw the show jump right back into current events, taking on all of the recent movement on gun control laws...or lack thereof. In true SNL fashions, both sides of the debate come out looking pretty moronic.

Kelly Ripa + Regis Philbin Don't Speak Anymore

Ryan Anderson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:17:56 +0000

For over a decade, Kelly Ripa co-hosted ‘Live!’ with Regis Philbin (after filling the impressive but wobbly shoes of Kathie Lee Gifford). But these days, Kelly and Reeg aren’t the closest of friends. Kelly was being interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter as one of its 35 most powerful people in media when she was asked [...]

See the Cast of 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:49:37 +0000

Imagine if the doctor about to perform surgery on you was a baby-faced teenager. Then imagine if this youngster’s name was “Doogie.” That was the premise of the dramedy ‘Doogie Howser M.D.,’ which came from the powerhouse TV tandem of David E. Kelley and Steven Bochco. The show ran from 1989 to 1993 and helped [...]

David Letterman Makes Lindsay Lohan Cry During Grilling About Her Messy Life [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:34:49 +0000

David Letterman pulled zero punches when forced to interview Lindsay Lohan for 'The Late Show' last night (April 9), making the starlet visibly uncomfortable at certain points.

Thing is, Letterman's so affable that it was hard for her to stay mad at him.

'The Voice' Spoofed on 'SNL'

Kat Lee — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:28:59 +0000

Casey Battersix is quite the hot commodity on SNL's version of 'The Voice.' Buttersix, played by host Melissa McCarthy, is being fawned over by Adam Levine (Bill Hader), Usher (Jay Pharoah), Shakira (Kate McKinnon) and Blake Shelton (Jason Sudeikis) after a hilarious performance of 'Don't Mess With My Toot Toot.'

'Saturday Night Live' Review: "Melissa McCarthy"

Britt Hayes — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:40:20 +0000

Melissa McCarthy returns for a second time to host ‘SNL,’ but can she give us a better episode than her so-so first outing? Read on to find out! Kim Jong-un on C-SPAN Bobby Moynihan is Kim Jong-un, addressing North Korea about the recent re-opening of the Yongbyon nuclear facility, but the joke is that he’ll [...]