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CBS' 'Bad Teacher' Ordered to Series for Midseason

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:50:37 +0000

Among the multiple pickups announced at CBS' 2013 Upfront presentation, notably absent was the presence of the Ari Graynor-fronted 'Bad Teacher' adaptation, which had previously been seen as an attractive prospect for the network. Now, CBS has officially ordered the 'Bad Teacher' TV series for midseason, but has anything changed about the series? Meet the new 'Bad Teacher' inside!

Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber + More Nominated for 2013 Teen Choice Awards

Kat Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:44:43 +0000

Let your voice be heard! The first wave of surfboards for 2013's Teen Choice Awards are waxed and ready for handing out, now the only thing left to do is vote for your favorites!

'SNL' Preview: Ben Affleck Covers for Unimpressed Kanye West

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:24:38 +0000

This weekend will mark a monumental occasion for 'SNL,' not only elevating season finale host Ben Affleck into the five-timers club, but also bidding a fond farewell to veteran Bill Hader, potentially Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen as well. Less impressed with the proceedings is the controversial Kanye West, who barely manages to hid his disdain in the most recent promos for this weekend's all-new 'SNL.'

Daymond John Goes Beyond the 'Shark Tank' [INTERVIEW]

Amanda Rykoff — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:34:14 +0000

Daymond John is a modern renaissance man. The founder, president and CEO of FUBU is an accomplished motivational speaker, business mentor, entrepreneur, fashion icon, television personality, best-selling author and an investor on the hit ABC reality show ‘Shark Tank’, where he’s emerged as a fan favorite. When he’s not circling the waters around potential business [...]

Candice Glover Wins 'American Idol' Season 12

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:19:21 +0000

Candice Glover was named the winner of Season 12 of 'American Idol,' defeating Kree Harrison, who was voted the runner-up! Congrats, Candice. The world needs a belter like you to be Whitney Houston's heir apparent!

Seth Meyers Returning to 'SNL' and Weekend Update This Fall, Despite His New Talk Show

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:38:04 +0000

'SNL' will say goodbye to eight-year veteran Bill Hader this weekend, potentially Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen as well during the Ben Affleck-hosted season finale, but newly-minted 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers isn't going anywhere yet. The 'Weekend Update' host and head writer will remain with the sketch comedy series through 2014, before taking over Jimmy Fallon's late-night hosting gig. Find out how long Seth Meyers sticks around for inside!

Nicki Minaj Out at 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:29 +0000

Rap diva Nicki Minaj is one and done.

Sources close to the production claim that the controversial star will exit 'American Idol' after Season 12 wraps tomorrow (May 16). She served on the judge's panel for a season, famously clashing with Mariah Carey, who also sat on the panel for her first year.

Taylor Swift Is 'The Other Woman' on 'New Girl' Season Finale

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:08:45 +0000

Taylor Swift crashed the wedding of Cece and Shivrang on tonight's (May 14) season finale of Fox's 'The New Girl,' titled 'Elaine's Big Day.' While a badger got loose in the air ducts, making for a silly and fun subplot, Swift turned out to be the other woman and much more fun than the critter.

Christina Aguilera Will Return to 'The Voice' Season 5

Jessica Sager — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:27:09 +0000

Christina Aguilera took a break from 'The Voice' season 4 to focus on other things, though promoting 'Lotus' wasn't one of them. In any case, the diva will be back in her big red chair for season 5 of the NBC hit this fall -- for a price.

The 'How I Met Your Mother' Season Finale Revealed the Mother; Finally!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:03:00 +0000

At long last, revealed! After months, nay, years of teasing, tonight's 'How I Met Your Mother' season 8 finale finally did the unthinkable and showed us the titular mother face to face! We've still got an entire season of wedding hijinks to go before the big meeting itself, but head inside to finally learn the identity (and actress) of 'How I Met Your Mother's mother! Destiny awaits!

Actress 'Tamala Jones' Delivers Good News to 'Castle' fans and Confesses that 'George Clooney' Smells Good [AUDIO]

Chad Taylor — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:15:41 +0000

We had the pleasure of chatting with Actress 'Tamala Jones' this morning on the Get Up & Go Show. She called into the show this morning to tell us that 'Castle' has been picked up for another season. Tamala also spilled on what fans could expect to see on tonight's season 5 finale.

'Community' Season 5 to 2014, Plus NBC Fall Schedule Announcement!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:15:21 +0000

We'd be hard pressed to say who had the most brutal of cancellations and fruitful pickups between the five major networks this weekend, but few would offer that NBC had any undeserved ends. Even so, the peacock has become the first among the five to set its major schedule, moving 'Revolution' and 'Parenthood' to new nights, scheduling Jonathan Rhys-Meyers 'Dracula' for fall and moving 'Community' and more to midseason! Get the lowdown on NBC's new lineup inside!

'How I Met Your Mother' Season Finale Preview: The Big Reveal Finally At Hand?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:15:15 +0000

For months now we've been wondering if 'How I Met Your Mother' would finally make good on the promise of the series by delivering the actual mother reveal in next Monday's season 8 finale "Something New," and we may finally have our answer. The latest CBS promo for the finale teases "the mother of all secrets," but is the network merely trolling us for another year? See what CBS has to say about 'How I Met Your Mother's big finale inside!

Nick Cannon Says 'American Idol' Producers Forced Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Feud [Video]

Jessica Sager — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:57:17 +0000

Though it's pretty much a given at this point that Mariah Carey won't be around for the next season of 'American Idol' after the massive drama with Nicki Minaj this season, her hubby Nick Cannon is shedding more light on everything.

The funny man explained that neither he nor Carey blames all the brouhaha on Minaj herself -- but that the brunt belongs with the producers of the show, who deliberately rocked the boat for ratings.

Jason Derulo Performs 'The Other Side' on 'DWTS' While Standing on His Head

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:15:27 +0000

Jason Derulo danced while standing on his head tonight (May 7) on ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ Literally. The singer, who suffered a broken neck in rehearsals for a tour back in early 2012, was sidelined by the injury, but was clearly back in full dancing form as he spun on his head, breakdance style. He [...]

'The Voice' Live Playoffs Recap: Team Adam Levine + Team Usher Perform for Your Votes

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:20:38 +0000

On tonight's (May 6) episode of 'The Voice,' only the members of Team Adam Levine and Team Usher performed for the first of the Playoff Rounds. No saves. No steals. It's up to America to choose who stays and who goes for two contestants of the four contestants, while the coach gets to pick the third, meaning one person from each team gets sent home, shrinking the individual teams from four to three. That means the total Top 12 will be revealed soon.

Here's how Team A. Lev and Team Usher Raymond did tonight.

NBC's 'Smash': Ousted Showrunner Theresa Rebeck Calls Season 2 A "Disaster"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:15:13 +0000

Even the most casual of 'Smash' viewers knows that what started as a promising Broadway musical drama quickly devolved into the target of critical angst, leading to a complete creative shakeup in season 2 and the replacement of show-runner Theresa Rebeck with 'Gossip Girl' helmer Josh Safran. Now, as the series lies on the verge of cancellation, Rebeck had some rather harsh words for the direction 'Smash' has taken in season 2, and her own involvement in the debacle.

Fired News Anchor A.J. Clemente Talks On-Air 'F-Bomb'

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:07:18 +0000

Over the weekend A.J. Clemente had possibly the worst first day at a new job ever when he introduced himself as KFYR’s weekend news anchor by dropping the “F-bomb” and then following it with a “S-bomb.” Clemente didn’t think the camera was rolling but was still promptly fired for the gaffe, denying citizens of Bismarck, [...]

Then + Now: Jaleel White from 'Family Matters'

Britt Hayes — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:12:48 +0000

You remember him best as nerdy next-door-neighbor Steve Urkel in the ABC television series ‘Family Matters,’ but what has Jaleel White been up to since he ditched the suspenders? Then: Jaleel’s role was originally intended to be a one-time guest appearance, but the character was so popular that the ‘Family Matters’ producers made him a [...]

9 Things You Didn't Know About 'DuckTales'

Sara Franks-Allen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:45:59 +0000

If you grew up in the late ’80s and early ’90s, chances are you remember ‘DuckTales.’ The animated adventures of the ridiculously wealthy Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie were Disney’s first big TV hit in decades, and they made sure the show and its characters were everywhere. Whether you’re a Duck [...]