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Nbc Apologizes For Doctored 911 Tape In Trayvon Martin Case
NBC has ignited a furor over what it admitted was "an error made in the production process" on its news programs last week, when a tape of a police dispatcher's conversation with George Zimmerman, the...
By Lew Irwin on 04 April 2012
Ncis Beats Out Talent Contests
CBS's NCIS was back on top of the Nielsen ratings chart again last week, beating out such formidable competitors as ABC's Dancing with the Stars, Fox's American Idol and NBC's The Voice . Its margin...
By Lew Irwin on 28 March 2012
Eddie Izzard Set To Join Munsters Remake
Eddie Izzard is set to join a remake of 'The Munsters'. The 50-year-old comedian is being lined up to play elderly vampire Grandpa Munster - a role made famous by Al Lewis - in 'Mockingbird...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 March 2012
Dancing With The Stars Suffers Ratings Blow After Season Opener
Season fourteen of Dancing With The Stars began on Monday evening (Monday 19, 2012), though show bosses will already be a little worried after the ratings were announced. The show opener - usually a big...
By Lew Irwin on 21 March 2012
Lindsay Lohan Wants To 'Prove Herself'
Lindsay Lohan insists she wants to ''prove herself''.The troubled actress - whose career has been plagued by addiction and run-ins with the law - says she has put the partying behind her and now wants...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 February 2012
Angelina Furious At Right-leg Jibes On Oscars Night 2012
Angelina Jolie was reportedly furious that Jim Rash and his Descendants co-writers decided to mock her onstage at this year's Oscars ceremony (February 26, 2012). The Changeling actress' choice of Versace Atelier dress, with its...
By WENN on 28 February 2012
Chris Brown Facing Prison Over Iphone Theft?
Chris Brown could face a prison sentence if accusations that he stole an iPhone from a fan prove to be correct. The R&B singer is still on probation for his assault of former-girlfriend Rihanna.Miami prosecutors...
By WENN on 24 February 2012
Ncis Fells American Idol
For the first time, a regularly scheduled entertainment show has knocked American Idol off its perch at the top of the Nielsen ratings chart as the most-viewed show among total adults. According to final figures,...
By Lew Irwin on 22 February 2012
Whitney Houston Fans Turned Away From Grave Site
Whitney Houston fans were turned away from the late superstar's final resting place in New Jersey on Monday (20Feb12) after cemetery officials became concerned about the large crowds.The I Will Always Love You hitmaker was...
By WENN on 21 February 2012
Roseanne Barr And Goodman Reuniting On Screen
Former Roseanne co-stars Roseanne BARR and John Goodman are reuniting onscreen for the first time in 15 years, according to U.S. reports.The stars, who played husband and wife on the hit show for almost a...
By WENN on 12 February 2012
Kyle Dyer, Television Host, Bitten By Dog Live On Air
They say never work with children or animals and Kyle Dyer will probably be paying heed to the advice after she was bitten by an Argentine Mastiff called Max on her Nbc show, live on...
By Lew Irwin on 09 February 2012
American Idol Boss Blasts 'The Voice' As Gimmicky
E! Online reported yesterday (February 12, 2012) that Nigel Lythgoe has accused The Voice and X Factor of 'diluting' audience figures for American Idol. In a conference call with reporters, the Idol executive said that...
By WENN on 08 February 2012
American Idol Creator Slams 'Gimmicky' The Voice
American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe seems to be feeling the heat of his competitors this year, a decline in viewers for its latest season clearly ranking with the senior member, allied with the fact...
By WENN on 08 February 2012
M.i.a. Splits From Fiance
M.I.A. has split from her fiance Benjamin Bronfman.The 'Paper Planes' hitmaker - who has a two-year-old son, Ikhyd, with the environmentalist - has reportedly called time on the long-term relationship, according to the New York...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 February 2012
Megan Hilty Shines In 'Smash' - A Glee For Grown Ups
Megan Hilty has spoken to the Wall Street Journal's entertainment bloggers about her new show on Nbc, Smash, which debuted last night (Monday February 6, 2012). The Wsj reporter Alexandra Cheney asked Hilty about the...
By WENN on 07 February 2012
Madonna 'Fumes Over M.i.a.'S Obscene Super Bowl Gesture'
Madonna is furious with M.I.A. for flipping her middle finger during her Super Bowl set on Sunday (05Feb12), according to a U.K. report.The London rapper has come under fire for making the obscene gesture as...
By WENN on 07 February 2012
Madonna Super Bowl 2012 Show Marred By M.i.a Gesture
Madonna performed an energetic and well-received half-time show at the 2012 Super Bowl on Sunday (January 6, 2012), but American television bosses were forced to apologize after London-born singer Mia swore and flashed her middle...
By WENN on 06 February 2012
Cee Lo Spoils Super Bowl Surprise With Website Post
Cee Lo Green has spoiled his big surprise at the Super Bowl after celebrating his half-time performance with Madonna prematurely on his website.The Forget You hitmaker had been rumoured to be one of the Material...
By WENN on 05 February 2012
Ryan Seacrest Gets $300 Million From Clear Channel And Is Rumoured As New X Factor Host
Ryan Seacrest has further cemented his business partnership with Clear Channel Communications, the company with whom he is radio partners with. Seacrest has been on a steady ascent in his career since the early 90s,...
By Lew Irwin on 31 January 2012
Matthew Broderick's Ferris Bueller Super Bowl Ad Released Online
Last week, when a 30 second trailer for Honda's Ferris Bueller-inspired Super Bowl ad was aired, Matthew Broderick fans thought they were going to have to wait until the big game until they got a...
By Lew Irwin on 31 January 2012
James Farentino, Star Of 'The Final Countdown', Dies Aged 73
James Farentino, the American actor who graced TV, film and stage in almost 100 different roles, has passed away aged 73. Farentino had been ill for a long period before passing away yesterday, January 25th...
By WENN on 26 January 2012
Potter Oscar Snub Confounds Industry
The omission of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 from the list of nominees for best picture was the subject of numerous blogs and newspaper commentaries on Tuesday -- not to mention...
By Lew Irwin on 25 January 2012
Er Star James Farentino Dies Aged 73
James Farentino, the veteran television actor best known for playing George Clooney's estranged on-screen father on ER, has died aged 73. A family spokesman told the Los Angeles that James passed away on Tuesday (24...
By WENN on 25 January 2012
Jay Leno Sued Over 'Racist' Sikh Skit
Comedian and talk show host Jay Leno is being sued by an Indian-American man, who accuses him of making "racist" references concerning the Golden Temple of Amritsar. Randeep Dhillon says Leno "hurt the sentiments of...
By WENN on 25 January 2012
Lady Gaga Up For Glaad Award
Lady Gaga has been nominated for a Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Award. The 25-year-old singer will do battle with 'The Voice' contestant Beverly McClellan, Girl in a Coma, Hunx and His...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 January 2012
Lana Del Rey On Saturday Night Live: Was It The Worst Ever?
The Lana Del Rey debate continues to rumble on in the Twitter universe and blogosphere - is she responsible for the worst Saturday Night Live performance of all time? Her rendition of 'Video Games' and...
By Lew Irwin on 18 January 2012
Mary Tyler Moore Wins Lifetime Achievement Award, Gets Standing Ovation
The actress Mary Tyler Moore is set to receive a Life Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild later this month, according to a report from OnTheRedCarpet.com. The former star of The DICk Van Dyke...
By WENN on 18 January 2012
Happy 90th Birthday, Betty White
TV veteran Betty White has a big reason to celebrate on Tuesday (17Jan12) - America's favourite Golden Girl turns 90.Known for her comedic chops and charming wit on U.S. hit shows like Hot in Cleveland,...
By WENN on 17 January 2012
Ricky Gervais And The Golden Globes
The Golden Globe award ceremonies are a time to look back over the months that have passed and celebrate the major achievements in the world of film and television. By the end of last year's...
By Lew Irwin on 13 January 2012
Chelsea Handler Sitcom 'Are You There?' Yet To Find Its Feet
Chelsea Handler 's new sitcom 'Are You There Chelsea' aired for the first time last night, to mixed reviews. The comedy series is based on Handler's bestselling book 'Are You There, Vodka? It's me, Chelsea?'...
By WENN on 11 January 2012
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