Preview of New Glee Single from "Hold on to sixteen"
Preview of New Glee Single for Season Three from the new episode 3x08 "Hold on to sixteen" on air in 12/06 on Fox !
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Louie lines up for ice dance role
Louie lines up for ice dance role
Dance supremo Louie Spence is to replace acid-tongued Jason Gardiner in a shake-up of judges on ITV1 skating show Dancing On Ice.
In another major change for the judging panel, Olympic figure skating champion Katarina Witt will take the place of Emma Bunton.
The pair will join head judge Robin Cousins, who returns to the panel once more when the show slides back in the New Year.
Australian star Jason has been with the series since its launch in 2006 and has earned a reputation for his forthright views. He was in the spotlight earlier this year after he unveiled a new head of hair following a transplant, and recently had a knife held to his throat by muggers in south London.
His replacement Louie rose to fame in Sky docusoap Pineapple Dance Studios, set at the famed London studio for which he is artistic director.
Louie - who has also hosted his own series Showbusiness - said: "I'm looking forward to being part of such a challenging and spectacular show, and can't wait to give my encouragement and critique on the contestants' dance and performance on the ice."
New judge Katarina dominated figure skating for more than a decade, winning Olympic golds in 1984 and 1988, and she also went on to win an Emmy for the 1990 film Carmen on Ice.
She said: "I can't wait to join the Dancing On Ice judging panel. As well as offering support and constructive advice to this year's celebrity skaters I'm also looking forward to working alongside my close friends Torvill and Dean."
Layla Smith, ITV's controller of entertainment, said of the new arrivals: "The pair have a wealth of experience which they will be bringing to the new series. Their unique flare and passion for their professions will doubtless make for some interesting debates."
She added: "We'd like to thank Emma Bunton and Jason Gardiner for their valued contribution during previous series and wish them both all the best with their future projects."
Dance supremo Louie Spence is to replace acid-tongued Jason Gardiner in a shake-up of judges on ITV1 skating show Dancing On Ice.
In another major change for the judging panel, Olympic figure skating champion Katarina Witt will take the place of Emma Bunton.
The pair will join head judge Robin Cousins, who returns to the panel once more when the show slides back in the New Year.
Australian star Jason has been with the series since its launch in 2006 and has earned a reputation for his forthright views. He was in the spotlight earlier this year after he unveiled a new head of hair following a transplant, and recently had a knife held to his throat by muggers in south London.
His replacement Louie rose to fame in Sky docusoap Pineapple Dance Studios, set at the famed London studio for which he is artistic director.
Louie - who has also hosted his own series Showbusiness - said: "I'm looking forward to being part of such a challenging and spectacular show, and can't wait to give my encouragement and critique on the contestants' dance and performance on the ice."
New judge Katarina dominated figure skating for more than a decade, winning Olympic golds in 1984 and 1988, and she also went on to win an Emmy for the 1990 film Carmen on Ice.
She said: "I can't wait to join the Dancing On Ice judging panel. As well as offering support and constructive advice to this year's celebrity skaters I'm also looking forward to working alongside my close friends Torvill and Dean."
Layla Smith, ITV's controller of entertainment, said of the new arrivals: "The pair have a wealth of experience which they will be bringing to the new series. Their unique flare and passion for their professions will doubtless make for some interesting debates."
She added: "We'd like to thank Emma Bunton and Jason Gardiner for their valued contribution during previous series and wish them both all the best with their future projects."
Jeremy Clarkson: Train Suicides Are 'Selfish'
Jeremy Clarkson: Train Suicides Are 'Selfish'
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has become embroiled in further controversy after branding people who throw themselves under trains as "selfish".
The 51-year-old, who was forced to apologise earlier this week after saying all striking workers should be shot, reiterated his view that those who take their lives at railway stations cause "immense" disruption for commuters.
In his column in The Sun newspaper Clarkson said: "I have the deepest sympathy for anyone whose life is so mangled and messed up that they believe death's icy embrace will be better.
It is a very selfish way to go because the disruption it causes is immense
"However, every year around 200 people decide that the best way to go is by hurling themselves in front of a speeding train.
"In some ways they are right. This method has a 90% success rate and it's extremely quick.
"However, it is a very selfish way to go because the disruption it causes is immense.
"And think what it's like for the poor train driver who sees you lying on the line and can do absolutely nothing to avoid a collision."
Later in the article the presenter refers to those who choose to jump in front of trains as "Johnny Suicide" and argues that after a death trains should carry on their journeys as soon as possible.
Public sector workers gather for a rally outside Belfast City
The Top Gear host sparked outrage for calling for workers on strike to be 'shot'
He adds: "The train cannot be removed nor the line re-opened until all of the victim's body has been recovered. And sometimes the head can be half a mile away from the feet.
"Change the driver, pick up the big bits of what's left of the victim, get the train moving as quickly as possible and let foxy woxy and the birds nibble away at the smaller, gooey parts that are far away or hard to find."
Paul Farmer, chief executive of the mental health charity Mind, described the comments as "extraordinarily tasteless", especially in the wake of the death of footballer Gary Speed.
He told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I think it's extraordinarily tasteless in its tone.
"I think there will be many people who have lost loved ones to suicide and people who have contemplated suicide that will think it is in extremely bad taste.
"It stands out like a sore thumb from what is increasingly a more supportive approach to suicide by the media.
"People will feel like he is trivialising the subject and dismissing people who have taken their own lives."
Mr Farmer added: "This is a man who really doesn't understand what he is talking about."
Clarkson's comments have been criticised by suicide and mental health charities
The latest controversy comes in the wake of comments Clarkson made during BBC1's The One Show in which he said striking workers "should be shot".
Speaking about public sector workers who took industrial action he told the show's presenters: "I would take them outside and execute them in front of their families.
"I mean, how dare they go on strike when they've got these gilt-edged pensions that are going to be guaranteed while the rest of us have to work for a living?"
Clarkson had first criticised train suicides during the same One Show appearance.
The presenter and the BBC were forced to apologise for the remark about strikers after it caused uproar among public sector unions and politicians, while attracting more than 21,000 complaints.
He also used his column in the Sun to justify the comment, saying that in his interview he backed the strikers "and then to make a point about the need for impartiality said they should be shot".
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has become embroiled in further controversy after branding people who throw themselves under trains as "selfish".
The 51-year-old, who was forced to apologise earlier this week after saying all striking workers should be shot, reiterated his view that those who take their lives at railway stations cause "immense" disruption for commuters.
In his column in The Sun newspaper Clarkson said: "I have the deepest sympathy for anyone whose life is so mangled and messed up that they believe death's icy embrace will be better.
It is a very selfish way to go because the disruption it causes is immense
"However, every year around 200 people decide that the best way to go is by hurling themselves in front of a speeding train.
"In some ways they are right. This method has a 90% success rate and it's extremely quick.
"However, it is a very selfish way to go because the disruption it causes is immense.
"And think what it's like for the poor train driver who sees you lying on the line and can do absolutely nothing to avoid a collision."
Later in the article the presenter refers to those who choose to jump in front of trains as "Johnny Suicide" and argues that after a death trains should carry on their journeys as soon as possible.
Public sector workers gather for a rally outside Belfast City
The Top Gear host sparked outrage for calling for workers on strike to be 'shot'
He adds: "The train cannot be removed nor the line re-opened until all of the victim's body has been recovered. And sometimes the head can be half a mile away from the feet.
"Change the driver, pick up the big bits of what's left of the victim, get the train moving as quickly as possible and let foxy woxy and the birds nibble away at the smaller, gooey parts that are far away or hard to find."
Paul Farmer, chief executive of the mental health charity Mind, described the comments as "extraordinarily tasteless", especially in the wake of the death of footballer Gary Speed.
He told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I think it's extraordinarily tasteless in its tone.
"I think there will be many people who have lost loved ones to suicide and people who have contemplated suicide that will think it is in extremely bad taste.
"It stands out like a sore thumb from what is increasingly a more supportive approach to suicide by the media.
"People will feel like he is trivialising the subject and dismissing people who have taken their own lives."
Mr Farmer added: "This is a man who really doesn't understand what he is talking about."
Clarkson's comments have been criticised by suicide and mental health charities
The latest controversy comes in the wake of comments Clarkson made during BBC1's The One Show in which he said striking workers "should be shot".
Speaking about public sector workers who took industrial action he told the show's presenters: "I would take them outside and execute them in front of their families.
"I mean, how dare they go on strike when they've got these gilt-edged pensions that are going to be guaranteed while the rest of us have to work for a living?"
Clarkson had first criticised train suicides during the same One Show appearance.
The presenter and the BBC were forced to apologise for the remark about strikers after it caused uproar among public sector unions and politicians, while attracting more than 21,000 complaints.
He also used his column in the Sun to justify the comment, saying that in his interview he backed the strikers "and then to make a point about the need for impartiality said they should be shot".
Peter Kay amuses 2.5m on Channel 4
Peter Kay amuses 2.5m on Channel 4
Back-to-back Peter Kay shows meant Channel 4 more than doubled the primetime audience share it achieved last week, according to the latest overnight data.
Last Friday, the broadcaster attracted just 3.7% of the total audience, but that figure was boosted to 7.5% as Peter Kay's Top 43 Greatest Comedy Moments nabbed 2.51m viewers (11%) from 9pm. The comedy special took a further 197k (1.2%) on timeshift. Peter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert Halls followed with 2.35m (18.4%) and a further 279k (4.1%) on +1.
Earlier on Channel 4, Come Dine With Me continued to draw upwards of a million viewers, tallying 1.14m (4.8%) from 8pm.
On ITV1, Wild Britain with Ray Mears entertained 3.23m (13.8%) at 8pm, and 8.41m (34.8%) saw Fatima's exit from I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Now! scored 782k (4.7%) on ITV2 from 10.30pm, but the biggest multichannel numbers of the night belonged to Foyle's War at 9pm on ITV3. The detective drama drummed up 1.06m (4.6%).
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook opened BBC One's evening of comedy with 3.32m (14.1%) at 8.30pm. Have I Got News For You and Live at the Apollo followed with 4.68m (18.8%) and 3.22m (13.3%) respectively.
Mastermind quizzed 2.02m (8.6%) on BBC Two, before The Accidental Husband and Coast reduced the broadcaster's figures to 1.14m (4.7%) and 700k (2.9%).
On Channel 5, Ice Road Truckers stayed strong with 1.24m (5.3%), though a screening of Black Hawk Down drew just 707k (3.5%).
ITV1 dominated primetime with a 30.2% audience share. BBC One followed with 18.9%. In a reversal of Friday night ratings protocol, Channel 4 came third with 7.5% while BBC Two and Channel 5 took 5.9% and 3.2%.
Back-to-back Peter Kay shows meant Channel 4 more than doubled the primetime audience share it achieved last week, according to the latest overnight data.
Last Friday, the broadcaster attracted just 3.7% of the total audience, but that figure was boosted to 7.5% as Peter Kay's Top 43 Greatest Comedy Moments nabbed 2.51m viewers (11%) from 9pm. The comedy special took a further 197k (1.2%) on timeshift. Peter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert Halls followed with 2.35m (18.4%) and a further 279k (4.1%) on +1.
Earlier on Channel 4, Come Dine With Me continued to draw upwards of a million viewers, tallying 1.14m (4.8%) from 8pm.
On ITV1, Wild Britain with Ray Mears entertained 3.23m (13.8%) at 8pm, and 8.41m (34.8%) saw Fatima's exit from I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Now! scored 782k (4.7%) on ITV2 from 10.30pm, but the biggest multichannel numbers of the night belonged to Foyle's War at 9pm on ITV3. The detective drama drummed up 1.06m (4.6%).
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook opened BBC One's evening of comedy with 3.32m (14.1%) at 8.30pm. Have I Got News For You and Live at the Apollo followed with 4.68m (18.8%) and 3.22m (13.3%) respectively.
Mastermind quizzed 2.02m (8.6%) on BBC Two, before The Accidental Husband and Coast reduced the broadcaster's figures to 1.14m (4.7%) and 700k (2.9%).
On Channel 5, Ice Road Truckers stayed strong with 1.24m (5.3%), though a screening of Black Hawk Down drew just 707k (3.5%).
ITV1 dominated primetime with a 30.2% audience share. BBC One followed with 18.9%. In a reversal of Friday night ratings protocol, Channel 4 came third with 7.5% while BBC Two and Channel 5 took 5.9% and 3.2%.
'Dancing On Ice' Jason Gardiner: 'I wasn't fired'
'Dancing On Ice' Jason Gardiner: 'I wasn't fired'
Jason Gardiner has insisted that he chose to leave Dancing On Ice, following claims he was fired.
It was announced yesterday that Louie Spence and Katarina Witt would be replacing Gardiner and Emma Bunton as judges on the ITV1 skating competition, making Robin Cousins the only remaining original judge.
The Mirror reports that Gardiner was angry after producers secretly auditioned Spence for the role.
"I can assure you I am not upset nor was I fired from DOI. Fact," Gardiner wrote on Twitter.
The judge had often caused controversy on the show with his harsh comments to contestants. He famously told former judge and current head coach Karen Barber: "If your opinion still mattered, you'd be on the panel."
An ITV insider said: "There have been criticisms that Jason had got too harsh, with many viewers questioning whether he was qualified to criticise ice skating, but nobody will be able to say that about Katarina.
"She is an international superstar in the skating world, and the producers have approached her several times over the years so it's great to finally get her. Viewers don't mind fair criticism, but there is a real feeling that last year things went too far."
Christine Bleakley recently replaced Holly Willoughby as co-host of Dancing on Ice alongside Phillip Schofield.
Jason Gardiner has insisted that he chose to leave Dancing On Ice, following claims he was fired.
It was announced yesterday that Louie Spence and Katarina Witt would be replacing Gardiner and Emma Bunton as judges on the ITV1 skating competition, making Robin Cousins the only remaining original judge.
The Mirror reports that Gardiner was angry after producers secretly auditioned Spence for the role.
"I can assure you I am not upset nor was I fired from DOI. Fact," Gardiner wrote on Twitter.
The judge had often caused controversy on the show with his harsh comments to contestants. He famously told former judge and current head coach Karen Barber: "If your opinion still mattered, you'd be on the panel."
An ITV insider said: "There have been criticisms that Jason had got too harsh, with many viewers questioning whether he was qualified to criticise ice skating, but nobody will be able to say that about Katarina.
"She is an international superstar in the skating world, and the producers have approached her several times over the years so it's great to finally get her. Viewers don't mind fair criticism, but there is a real feeling that last year things went too far."
Christine Bleakley recently replaced Holly Willoughby as co-host of Dancing on Ice alongside Phillip Schofield.
Coldplay set for X Factor final
Coldplay set for X Factor final
Coldplay and One Direction are among the star names who will appear on The X Factor final next weekend.
Coldplay and One Direction are among the star names who will appear on The X Factor final next weekend.
But record-breaking singer Adele - who show bosses hoped would appear following her throat surgery - will not be performing.
The two-part final at Wembley Arena takes place next Saturday and Sunday with the winner being crowned in the second show.
Also appearing during the two programmes will be Leona Lewis and JLS - who both found fame on the ITV1 show - and Michael Buble.
In an interview only this week Michael told how he was not a great fan of X Factor creator Simon Cowell, after the media mogul wrecked his confidence with a dismissive gesture when he appeared on American Idol.
It is the first time The X Factor final has been staged at Wembley and there will be an audience of around 10,000 each night at the venue.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin said: "We're all big X Factor fans so we're very excited to play live on the show."
Judge Gary Barlow added: "This is the biggest final The X Factor has ever done. It's going to be an amazing night."
On Saturday's show on December 10 the three finalists will sing two songs each with the public voting for who they want to win. The contestant with the lowest number of votes will be axed and the two remaining singers go head-to-head on Sunday.
The semi-final takes place tomorrow night between Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily, Little Mix and Misha B.
Coldplay and One Direction are among the star names who will appear on The X Factor final next weekend.
Coldplay and One Direction are among the star names who will appear on The X Factor final next weekend.
But record-breaking singer Adele - who show bosses hoped would appear following her throat surgery - will not be performing.
The two-part final at Wembley Arena takes place next Saturday and Sunday with the winner being crowned in the second show.
Also appearing during the two programmes will be Leona Lewis and JLS - who both found fame on the ITV1 show - and Michael Buble.
In an interview only this week Michael told how he was not a great fan of X Factor creator Simon Cowell, after the media mogul wrecked his confidence with a dismissive gesture when he appeared on American Idol.
It is the first time The X Factor final has been staged at Wembley and there will be an audience of around 10,000 each night at the venue.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin said: "We're all big X Factor fans so we're very excited to play live on the show."
Judge Gary Barlow added: "This is the biggest final The X Factor has ever done. It's going to be an amazing night."
On Saturday's show on December 10 the three finalists will sing two songs each with the public voting for who they want to win. The contestant with the lowest number of votes will be axed and the two remaining singers go head-to-head on Sunday.
The semi-final takes place tomorrow night between Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily, Little Mix and Misha B.
TV Tonight 3rd of December 2011: Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.
TV Tonight 3rd of December 2011: Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.
The daily list in alphabetical order, of all the new episodes airing in Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.
48 Hours Mystery S25E08: "Secrets of a Marriage"
ABC Saturday Night College Football S06E12: "Oklahoma at Oklahoma State"
Bakuman. S02E10: "Gag and Serious"
Behind The Music S12E28: "Anthrax"
Bellator Fighting Championships S05E12: "Bellator 60"
Bleach (US) S13E04: "Zangetsu Becomes an Enemy"
C3 S01E10: "TBA"
Cardfight!! Vanguard S01E47: "Episode 47"
Casualty S26E15: "Next of Kin – Part One"
Celebrity Ghost Stories S04E06: "TBA"
Color Splash S09E15: "Contemporary French Country"
Detective Conan S18E38: "Solving Puzzle Pushing Through the Autumn Leaves"
Fairy Tail S03E13: "Human Gate"
Harry Hill's TV Burp S13E09: "Series 13, Episode 9"
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (UK) S11E19: "Series 11, Episode 19"
Killer Instinct (2011) S01E12: "Getting Away With Murders"
Last Exile (JP) S02E08: "Distraction"
Lockup (2005) S13E02: "Skitz"
Match of The Day S47E19: "Season 47, Show 19"
Merlin (2008) S04E10: "A Herald Of The New Age"
Metal Evolution S01E03: "Early Metal Part 2: UK Division"
My Ghost Story S03E08: "TBA"
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic S02E09: "Sweet and Elite"
Pit Bulls and Parolees S03E04: "Trapped"
Pokémon S14E44: "Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?"
R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour S02E10: "The Hole"
RocKwiz S09E10: "Season 9, Episode 10"
Saturday Kitchen S10E23: "December 3, 2011"
Saturday Night Live S37E08: "Steve Buscemi / The Black Keys"
Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi S02E09: "Episode 9"
Shakugan no Shana S03E09: "To the Palace of Stars"
Soccer AM S16E17: "Series 16, Episode 17"
Strictly Come Dancing S09E20: "Series 9, Week 10"
That Metal Show S09E04: "Dave Mustaine / Kill Devil Hill"
The Chase (2009) S04E45: "Series 4, Celebrity Special (5)"
The Football League Show S03E17: "Series 3, Show 17"
The Ultimate Fighter S14E11: "The Ultimate Fighter 14"
The X Factor (UK) S08E28: "Series 8 - Elimination - 9"
The Xtra Factor S08E28: "Series 8, Live Show Extra 9"
Tonight's the Night With John Barrowman S03E08: "Series 3, Episode 8"
Tony Robinson's Gods and Monsters S01E02: "Evil Spirits"
Wakfu S02E18: "Cléophée"
Wetten, dass..? S32E03: "Friedrichshafen (3)"
Wild Germany S02E04: "Ultras"
Working!! S02E10: "Episode 10"
X Faktor (HU) S02E16: "Élő adás - 8."
You've Been Framed S19E13: "December 3, 2011"
The daily list in alphabetical order, of all the new episodes airing in Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.
48 Hours Mystery S25E08: "Secrets of a Marriage"
ABC Saturday Night College Football S06E12: "Oklahoma at Oklahoma State"
Bakuman. S02E10: "Gag and Serious"
Behind The Music S12E28: "Anthrax"
Bellator Fighting Championships S05E12: "Bellator 60"
Bleach (US) S13E04: "Zangetsu Becomes an Enemy"
C3 S01E10: "TBA"
Cardfight!! Vanguard S01E47: "Episode 47"
Casualty S26E15: "Next of Kin – Part One"
Celebrity Ghost Stories S04E06: "TBA"
Color Splash S09E15: "Contemporary French Country"
Detective Conan S18E38: "Solving Puzzle Pushing Through the Autumn Leaves"
Fairy Tail S03E13: "Human Gate"
Harry Hill's TV Burp S13E09: "Series 13, Episode 9"
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (UK) S11E19: "Series 11, Episode 19"
Killer Instinct (2011) S01E12: "Getting Away With Murders"
Last Exile (JP) S02E08: "Distraction"
Lockup (2005) S13E02: "Skitz"
Match of The Day S47E19: "Season 47, Show 19"
Merlin (2008) S04E10: "A Herald Of The New Age"
Metal Evolution S01E03: "Early Metal Part 2: UK Division"
My Ghost Story S03E08: "TBA"
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic S02E09: "Sweet and Elite"
Pit Bulls and Parolees S03E04: "Trapped"
Pokémon S14E44: "Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?"
R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour S02E10: "The Hole"
RocKwiz S09E10: "Season 9, Episode 10"
Saturday Kitchen S10E23: "December 3, 2011"
Saturday Night Live S37E08: "Steve Buscemi / The Black Keys"
Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi S02E09: "Episode 9"
Shakugan no Shana S03E09: "To the Palace of Stars"
Soccer AM S16E17: "Series 16, Episode 17"
Strictly Come Dancing S09E20: "Series 9, Week 10"
That Metal Show S09E04: "Dave Mustaine / Kill Devil Hill"
The Chase (2009) S04E45: "Series 4, Celebrity Special (5)"
The Football League Show S03E17: "Series 3, Show 17"
The Ultimate Fighter S14E11: "The Ultimate Fighter 14"
The X Factor (UK) S08E28: "Series 8 - Elimination - 9"
The Xtra Factor S08E28: "Series 8, Live Show Extra 9"
Tonight's the Night With John Barrowman S03E08: "Series 3, Episode 8"
Tony Robinson's Gods and Monsters S01E02: "Evil Spirits"
Wakfu S02E18: "Cléophée"
Wetten, dass..? S32E03: "Friedrichshafen (3)"
Wild Germany S02E04: "Ultras"
Working!! S02E10: "Episode 10"
X Faktor (HU) S02E16: "Élő adás - 8."
You've Been Framed S19E13: "December 3, 2011"
Donald Trump to Moderate GOP Debate
Donald Trump to Moderate GOP Debate
If Donald Trump can't be president, at least he can moderate a presidential debate.
The Apprentice boss and former presidential hopeful has teamed with Newsmax, a conservative magazine and news web site, to moderate a presidential debate in Des Moines, IA on Dec. 27, according to The New York Times.
Donald Trump not running for president, to continue Celebrity Apprentice
"Our readers and the grass roots really love Trump," said Christopher Ruddy, chief executive of Newsmax Media. "They may not agree with him on everything, but they don't see him as owned by the Washington establishment, the media establishment."
It's unclear which Republican candidates will be participating in the debate as their invitations were sent out Friday, the same day as the announcement of Trump moderating.
Trump began dropping hints in March that he might run for the nation's highest office — and he ranked high among potential Republican candidates in early polls. However, he announced in May that he would not run, but left the door open to do so if the Republican candidates did not impress him.
If Donald Trump can't be president, at least he can moderate a presidential debate.
The Apprentice boss and former presidential hopeful has teamed with Newsmax, a conservative magazine and news web site, to moderate a presidential debate in Des Moines, IA on Dec. 27, according to The New York Times.
Donald Trump not running for president, to continue Celebrity Apprentice
"Our readers and the grass roots really love Trump," said Christopher Ruddy, chief executive of Newsmax Media. "They may not agree with him on everything, but they don't see him as owned by the Washington establishment, the media establishment."
It's unclear which Republican candidates will be participating in the debate as their invitations were sent out Friday, the same day as the announcement of Trump moderating.
Trump began dropping hints in March that he might run for the nation's highest office — and he ranked high among potential Republican candidates in early polls. However, he announced in May that he would not run, but left the door open to do so if the Republican candidates did not impress him.
Neil Patrick Harris Apologizes for Saying "Tranny" on Live!
Neil Patrick Harris Apologizes for Saying "Tranny" on Live!
Neil Patrick Harris apologized Friday for using the word "tranny" during Thursday's Live With Kelly.
After Kelly Ripa and Harris, who is guest-hosting as Live searches for a permanent replacement for Regis Philbin, inhaled sulfer hexafluoride — "helium's evil twin" — during a science experiment, the How I Met Your Mother star joked, "I've never sounded more like a tranny in my life."
Dancing's Derek, Jerry O'Connell, Josh Groban to Guest-Host Live!
"Truly sorry for saying the word 'tranny' on Live this week. Twice! Should have been more thoughtful. Didn't at all mean to offend," he tweeted Friday.
GLAAD accepted Harris' apology, noting, "It's heartening to see a celebrity of Harris' stature recognize and apologize for using the slur in such a timely manner, and for greater media attention being paid to its use."
Neil Patrick Harris apologized Friday for using the word "tranny" during Thursday's Live With Kelly.
After Kelly Ripa and Harris, who is guest-hosting as Live searches for a permanent replacement for Regis Philbin, inhaled sulfer hexafluoride — "helium's evil twin" — during a science experiment, the How I Met Your Mother star joked, "I've never sounded more like a tranny in my life."
Dancing's Derek, Jerry O'Connell, Josh Groban to Guest-Host Live!
"Truly sorry for saying the word 'tranny' on Live this week. Twice! Should have been more thoughtful. Didn't at all mean to offend," he tweeted Friday.
GLAAD accepted Harris' apology, noting, "It's heartening to see a celebrity of Harris' stature recognize and apologize for using the slur in such a timely manner, and for greater media attention being paid to its use."
Once Upon a Time Fantasy Casting: Which Disney Characters Do You Want to See on the Show, and Who Should Play Them?
Once Upon a Time Fantasy Casting: Which Disney Characters Do You Want to See on the Show, and Who Should Play Them?
With several new characters slated to appear on Once Upon a Time in the next few weeks, and knowing that the show has the entire catalog of Disney properties at its fingertips, it's almost impossible not to speculate about which beloved characters will pop up next. What horrible modern ruts will they be stuck in, how will their happy endings have been destroyed, and, most importantly, who will play them? Here are some suggestions; ABC casting directors, feel free to take notes.
Ariel from The Little Mermaid
STORYLINE: If Ariel has had her happy ending reversed, as Cinderella did in "The Price of Gold," then she probably doesn't have her voice anymore. And since Maine is one of the few places in New England where people actually surf, I'd love to see Ariel on a longboard as a surfin' mute in a wetsuit, lifeguarding the rocky Maine coast, possibly saving Henry from a riptide in an upcoming episode.
CASTING: Teen Wolf actress Holland Roden would be an amazing Ariel. It's not just the red hair; Holland's got an expressive face, which is important when you're playing a sulky mute. Also, tell me Ian Somerhalder isn't a perfect face match for Prince Eric. You can't, 'cause he is, case closed, roll film.
Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
STORYLINE: Who better to help "John Doe" recover his memory than a sleep regression therapist? Sleeping Beauty could guide him while he lay slumbering in a trance-like state until he remembers his fairytale past.
CASTING: Now that Lizzy Kaplan has dyed her hair blonde, she actually bears a striking resemblance to cartoon Aurora. Plus she's hot like tamales and smart like Einstein. Put her on my screen!
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell from Peter Pan
STORYLINE: I see Storybrooke's Peter Pan as the head of some troubled boys' gang, repeating his sophomore year of high school for the second time, sneaking in through his girlfriend's bedroom window, and constantly manipulating his hook-handed foster dad. Tinkerbell? His frustrated but loving case worker.
CASTING: You mean besides this guy? Sterling Knight seems like an obvious choice for Peter Pan. And there's a reason Kristen Bell and Tinkerbell have the same last name. That's right, I'm calling it out: You're a fairy, Kristen! Wear it loud, wear it proud. Come out of the elf closet and start openly drinking from your acorn cups and fluttering past the rush-hour traffic.
Alice from Alice in Wonderland
STORYLINE: Alice in Wonderland is about drugs, right? Come on, let's be real. Tell the kids to go into the other room for a few minutes. Mushrooms, hookahs? We know what's up. I see the modern Alice as a girl locked up in an insane asylum/rehab facility by Regina after kind of losing her mind due to heavy drug use.
CASTING: My first pick is Juno Temple, as she certainly is familiar with playing the wrongfully institutionalized after her turn in getting roped into attending the premiere of the atrocious Sucker Punch. Also, real British accent: HOLLA! But if she's too busy being in the next Batman movie, then Taylor Momsen, because: look at her. She probably has an entire yearbook full of ex-boyfriends carved into those arms.
Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog
STORYLINE: They could just pick up the storyline from Disney's The Princess and the Frog, but minus Prince Naveen. Tiana is running her restaurant in Maine, and has taken out a small business loan from Rumpelstiltskin, putting her under his power.
CASTING: If you love America's Next Top Model like I do, then you were absolutely floored to see one-time contestant Yaya Dacosta in The Kids are Alright. Much like Tiana, her face is pretty much perfect and she's gotten to where she is through sheer hustle. I want to see her on her way to becoming America's Next Top Fairytale Character.
Tarzan from Tarzan
CASTING: Taylor Kitsch should make regular appearances as Tarzan. Right, ladies? Tarzan isn't a fairytale, per se, but I see no reason why that should prevent the titular character from appearing as a feral man who runs through the streets naked occasionally. Frequently. Constantly.
Rapunzel from Tangled
STORYLINE: I see her as a very sheltered, home-schooled girl whose mom is basically in a cult and makes her wear long prairie dresses and French-braided hair... until Emma intervenes, gets her a real job alongside Red Riding Hood, and her new goth friend Red shaves her hair off like an Empire Records bestie.
CASTING: Blake Lively could get a day off and film this, right? They could use a head double for the shaving scene.
Aladdin and the Genie from Aladdin
STORYLINE: So, to shamelessly build on my own fan fiction, let's say Aladdin is a member of Peter Pan's gang who's gone rogue and gotten into more and more serious thievery. The Genie could be played by a giant, blue, cloudy CGI figure in the fairytale storyline, but the real-world character would probably fit in best as a club promoter. He'd be promising drinks, comps, candy, cuties, and anything else anyone could want to his VIPs, all the while paying huge kickbacks to Rumpelstiltskin.
CASTING: Ricky Ullman would make a stunning young Aladdin. With his lopsided grin, he'd come off like a kindhearted scamp even while prying the radio out of your car. The Genie is harder—I wouldn't want to see some sad Robin Williams impersonator, but we would need someone who is truly hilarious and brings that special energy to the character. For my money, the most energetic comic personality of our day is Katt Williams. If he's busy, put a call out to Jack Black or Danny McBride.
With several new characters slated to appear on Once Upon a Time in the next few weeks, and knowing that the show has the entire catalog of Disney properties at its fingertips, it's almost impossible not to speculate about which beloved characters will pop up next. What horrible modern ruts will they be stuck in, how will their happy endings have been destroyed, and, most importantly, who will play them? Here are some suggestions; ABC casting directors, feel free to take notes.
Ariel from The Little Mermaid
STORYLINE: If Ariel has had her happy ending reversed, as Cinderella did in "The Price of Gold," then she probably doesn't have her voice anymore. And since Maine is one of the few places in New England where people actually surf, I'd love to see Ariel on a longboard as a surfin' mute in a wetsuit, lifeguarding the rocky Maine coast, possibly saving Henry from a riptide in an upcoming episode.
CASTING: Teen Wolf actress Holland Roden would be an amazing Ariel. It's not just the red hair; Holland's got an expressive face, which is important when you're playing a sulky mute. Also, tell me Ian Somerhalder isn't a perfect face match for Prince Eric. You can't, 'cause he is, case closed, roll film.
Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
STORYLINE: Who better to help "John Doe" recover his memory than a sleep regression therapist? Sleeping Beauty could guide him while he lay slumbering in a trance-like state until he remembers his fairytale past.
CASTING: Now that Lizzy Kaplan has dyed her hair blonde, she actually bears a striking resemblance to cartoon Aurora. Plus she's hot like tamales and smart like Einstein. Put her on my screen!
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell from Peter Pan
STORYLINE: I see Storybrooke's Peter Pan as the head of some troubled boys' gang, repeating his sophomore year of high school for the second time, sneaking in through his girlfriend's bedroom window, and constantly manipulating his hook-handed foster dad. Tinkerbell? His frustrated but loving case worker.
CASTING: You mean besides this guy? Sterling Knight seems like an obvious choice for Peter Pan. And there's a reason Kristen Bell and Tinkerbell have the same last name. That's right, I'm calling it out: You're a fairy, Kristen! Wear it loud, wear it proud. Come out of the elf closet and start openly drinking from your acorn cups and fluttering past the rush-hour traffic.
Alice from Alice in Wonderland
STORYLINE: Alice in Wonderland is about drugs, right? Come on, let's be real. Tell the kids to go into the other room for a few minutes. Mushrooms, hookahs? We know what's up. I see the modern Alice as a girl locked up in an insane asylum/rehab facility by Regina after kind of losing her mind due to heavy drug use.
CASTING: My first pick is Juno Temple, as she certainly is familiar with playing the wrongfully institutionalized after her turn in getting roped into attending the premiere of the atrocious Sucker Punch. Also, real British accent: HOLLA! But if she's too busy being in the next Batman movie, then Taylor Momsen, because: look at her. She probably has an entire yearbook full of ex-boyfriends carved into those arms.
Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog
STORYLINE: They could just pick up the storyline from Disney's The Princess and the Frog, but minus Prince Naveen. Tiana is running her restaurant in Maine, and has taken out a small business loan from Rumpelstiltskin, putting her under his power.
CASTING: If you love America's Next Top Model like I do, then you were absolutely floored to see one-time contestant Yaya Dacosta in The Kids are Alright. Much like Tiana, her face is pretty much perfect and she's gotten to where she is through sheer hustle. I want to see her on her way to becoming America's Next Top Fairytale Character.
Tarzan from Tarzan
CASTING: Taylor Kitsch should make regular appearances as Tarzan. Right, ladies? Tarzan isn't a fairytale, per se, but I see no reason why that should prevent the titular character from appearing as a feral man who runs through the streets naked occasionally. Frequently. Constantly.
Rapunzel from Tangled
STORYLINE: I see her as a very sheltered, home-schooled girl whose mom is basically in a cult and makes her wear long prairie dresses and French-braided hair... until Emma intervenes, gets her a real job alongside Red Riding Hood, and her new goth friend Red shaves her hair off like an Empire Records bestie.
CASTING: Blake Lively could get a day off and film this, right? They could use a head double for the shaving scene.
Aladdin and the Genie from Aladdin
STORYLINE: So, to shamelessly build on my own fan fiction, let's say Aladdin is a member of Peter Pan's gang who's gone rogue and gotten into more and more serious thievery. The Genie could be played by a giant, blue, cloudy CGI figure in the fairytale storyline, but the real-world character would probably fit in best as a club promoter. He'd be promising drinks, comps, candy, cuties, and anything else anyone could want to his VIPs, all the while paying huge kickbacks to Rumpelstiltskin.
CASTING: Ricky Ullman would make a stunning young Aladdin. With his lopsided grin, he'd come off like a kindhearted scamp even while prying the radio out of your car. The Genie is harder—I wouldn't want to see some sad Robin Williams impersonator, but we would need someone who is truly hilarious and brings that special energy to the character. For my money, the most energetic comic personality of our day is Katt Williams. If he's busy, put a call out to Jack Black or Danny McBride.
'Virgin Diaries': This is the worst kiss ever, and you have to watch it
'Virgin Diaries': This is the worst kiss ever, and you have to watch it
TLC has provided great guilty-pleasure TV over the years, from the Gosselins to the Duggars, and they're at it again with their new docu-reality special, "Virgin Diaries."
No, it's not soft-core porn. It's a series of stories about adult virgins: people who, for various reasons, remained virgins into their their 20s and 30s. Some for religious reasons, some for personal reasons, and some, like 35-year-old Carey, "not entirely by choice."
This is all well and good -- obviously, the choice to have sex is a personal one, and we don't mean to imply that virginity in and of itself is funny.
But this kiss. Oh, this kiss.
The very short promo for the show introduces us to an engaged couple, 31-year-old Ryan and 27-year-old Shanna, who decide not only to save their virginity for marriage, but also their first kiss. Shanna has kissed other people, Ryan has never kissed anyone, ever.
This becomes really obvious when he lifts her veil at the wedding and plants one on her. What occurs next can barely be called a kiss. He full-on tries to eat her face. It's what we imagine making out with an angry Velociraptor would feel like. Not that we frequently imagine making out with Velociraptors or anything, but... seriously, just watch the video.
And then immediately forward it to everyone you have ever met.
TLC has provided great guilty-pleasure TV over the years, from the Gosselins to the Duggars, and they're at it again with their new docu-reality special, "Virgin Diaries."
No, it's not soft-core porn. It's a series of stories about adult virgins: people who, for various reasons, remained virgins into their their 20s and 30s. Some for religious reasons, some for personal reasons, and some, like 35-year-old Carey, "not entirely by choice."
This is all well and good -- obviously, the choice to have sex is a personal one, and we don't mean to imply that virginity in and of itself is funny.
But this kiss. Oh, this kiss.
The very short promo for the show introduces us to an engaged couple, 31-year-old Ryan and 27-year-old Shanna, who decide not only to save their virginity for marriage, but also their first kiss. Shanna has kissed other people, Ryan has never kissed anyone, ever.
This becomes really obvious when he lifts her veil at the wedding and plants one on her. What occurs next can barely be called a kiss. He full-on tries to eat her face. It's what we imagine making out with an angry Velociraptor would feel like. Not that we frequently imagine making out with Velociraptors or anything, but... seriously, just watch the video.
And then immediately forward it to everyone you have ever met.
TLC's 'Candy Queen' First Look: The Sweetest Lion You'll Ever Meet
TLC's 'Candy Queen' First Look: The Sweetest Lion You'll Ever Meet
Jackie Sorkin and her crew make their clients sweet dreams into reality on the new series premiering Monday.
TLC is taking its viewers on a sweet trip behind the scenes of one of the most sought after candy and events companies in Hollywood. Jackie Sorkin and her crew take their clients’ sweet dreams and make them reality in the new series, Candy Queen, premiering Monday at 10 p.m.
The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report that TLC picked up the show and now we have the first look at the series. It follows the inner workings of Sorkin’s L.A.-base operation.
This first season will capture what it takes for Sorkin and her “Candy Crew” to fulfill their clients’ challenging requests ranging from an event for actor Hank Azaria’s Determined to Succeed organization to a Sweet 16 dress made entirely of candy.
Plus, TLC’s cameras are there as Sorkin tries to expand the business while managing the responsibilities of her growing family. And we hear she’s already adding cast members for a possible Season 2 -- Jackie delivered her new son, Christian, just this week.
Jackie Sorkin and her crew make their clients sweet dreams into reality on the new series premiering Monday.
TLC is taking its viewers on a sweet trip behind the scenes of one of the most sought after candy and events companies in Hollywood. Jackie Sorkin and her crew take their clients’ sweet dreams and make them reality in the new series, Candy Queen, premiering Monday at 10 p.m.
The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report that TLC picked up the show and now we have the first look at the series. It follows the inner workings of Sorkin’s L.A.-base operation.
This first season will capture what it takes for Sorkin and her “Candy Crew” to fulfill their clients’ challenging requests ranging from an event for actor Hank Azaria’s Determined to Succeed organization to a Sweet 16 dress made entirely of candy.
Plus, TLC’s cameras are there as Sorkin tries to expand the business while managing the responsibilities of her growing family. And we hear she’s already adding cast members for a possible Season 2 -- Jackie delivered her new son, Christian, just this week.
Nigel Lythgoe Docks Lake Las Vegas Property, Lists for $3.95 Million
Nigel Lythgoe Docks Lake Las Vegas Property, Lists for $3.95 Million
The executive producer is selling at a 43% loss.
There seems to be no shortage of discount property in the luxury real estate market.
With recent price chops and loss-sales from News Corp head Rupert Murdoch, and actors Nicolas Cage, Robert De Niro, and Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco, Hollywood is showing itself not untouched by the ebb and flow of market volatility.
Nigel Lythgoe -- the executive producer who has amassed a horde of reality competition shows like American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance -- is selling a 2002-built Lake Las Vegas expanse in Nevada on 0.36 acres. Asking price: $3.95 million. Lythgoe bought the mansion in the Monaco subdivision of Henderson, Nevada for near double that in 2005: $7 million.
The five-bedroom, 6.75-bath house looks out to views of the man-made lake and its accompanying golf course. The place boasts vaulted ceilings, marble floors, and two family rooms. Rich, country-style appointments are found in the kitchen with custom cabinets and walk-in pantry. A private dock sits right off the backyard. There are two fireplaces and a five-car garage.
Lythgoe is jointly selling the property with his ex-wife, Bonnie.
Adding to his executive producer credits, he is in pre-production on Secret Fortune, a game show hosted by Donny Osmond, and distributed by CBS.
The listing is held by Dale Thornburgh of Sothebys International.
The executive producer is selling at a 43% loss.
There seems to be no shortage of discount property in the luxury real estate market.
With recent price chops and loss-sales from News Corp head Rupert Murdoch, and actors Nicolas Cage, Robert De Niro, and Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco, Hollywood is showing itself not untouched by the ebb and flow of market volatility.
Nigel Lythgoe -- the executive producer who has amassed a horde of reality competition shows like American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance -- is selling a 2002-built Lake Las Vegas expanse in Nevada on 0.36 acres. Asking price: $3.95 million. Lythgoe bought the mansion in the Monaco subdivision of Henderson, Nevada for near double that in 2005: $7 million.
The five-bedroom, 6.75-bath house looks out to views of the man-made lake and its accompanying golf course. The place boasts vaulted ceilings, marble floors, and two family rooms. Rich, country-style appointments are found in the kitchen with custom cabinets and walk-in pantry. A private dock sits right off the backyard. There are two fireplaces and a five-car garage.
Lythgoe is jointly selling the property with his ex-wife, Bonnie.
Adding to his executive producer credits, he is in pre-production on Secret Fortune, a game show hosted by Donny Osmond, and distributed by CBS.
The listing is held by Dale Thornburgh of Sothebys International.
'Revenge' Star Madeleine Stowe's Car Crushed By Uprooted Tree
'Revenge' Star Madeleine Stowe's Car Crushed By Uprooted Tree
"I went in to the house and in about five minutes I heard this huge crash," the actress says.
She plays the villainous Victoria Grayson on ABC’s Revenge, but what just happened to Madeleine Stowe in real life seems a bit too close to the witch’s fate from The Wizard of Oz.
“Well, I just drove home,” Stowe tells KTLA. “I went in to the house and in about five minutes I heard this huge crash, the car alarm went off and this huge, huge, beautiful old oak tree pancaked the car.”
The tree not only managed to flatten Stowe’s Lexus SUV, but it also blocked the cul de sac where she lives in L.A.'s Santa Monica Canyon, the Palisadian-Post newspaper reports. It took a city crew four hours on Monday to cut through the monstrous tree that fell over due to a root fungus.
“There are several other trees on [the street] that should be evaluated to see if they are safe,' arborist Carl Mellinger tells the newspaper.
Thankfully, no one was injured in this incident. I can’t say the same for Stowe’s Lexus SUV.
"I went in to the house and in about five minutes I heard this huge crash," the actress says.
She plays the villainous Victoria Grayson on ABC’s Revenge, but what just happened to Madeleine Stowe in real life seems a bit too close to the witch’s fate from The Wizard of Oz.
“Well, I just drove home,” Stowe tells KTLA. “I went in to the house and in about five minutes I heard this huge crash, the car alarm went off and this huge, huge, beautiful old oak tree pancaked the car.”
The tree not only managed to flatten Stowe’s Lexus SUV, but it also blocked the cul de sac where she lives in L.A.'s Santa Monica Canyon, the Palisadian-Post newspaper reports. It took a city crew four hours on Monday to cut through the monstrous tree that fell over due to a root fungus.
“There are several other trees on [the street] that should be evaluated to see if they are safe,' arborist Carl Mellinger tells the newspaper.
Thankfully, no one was injured in this incident. I can’t say the same for Stowe’s Lexus SUV.
'Robot Chicken' Duo Launch Animation Studio
'Robot Chicken' Duo Launch Animation Studio
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich pact with Buddy Systems to create Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and will produce tribute episode to DC Comics universe.
Robot Chicken duo Seth Green and Matthew Senreich are teaming for the launch of an animated studio.
Dubbed Stoopid Buddy Stoodios -- based on the name of their Stoopid Monkey Productions shingle, the duo will partner with Buddy Systems' John Harvatine IV and Eric Towner for all animated projects going forward.
Together they'll create production space for all animated joint and individual projects and house outside productions in the full-service stop-motion animation production facility.
Stoopid Monkey and Buddy Systems teamed in July for the launch of YouTube series Stoopid Monkey.
The 2010 Emmy winner for animated shortform series, Robot Chicken will air its 100th episode on Jan. 15, with Green and Senreich working on a tribute episode to the characters in the DC Comics universe.
The duo also are executive producing a White House drama with Jon Favreau, Roberto Orci, Michael Dougherty, Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin for ABC.
UTA packaged the deal for Green and Senreich. The Gotham Group repped Harvatine and Towner in the deal.
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich pact with Buddy Systems to create Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and will produce tribute episode to DC Comics universe.
Robot Chicken duo Seth Green and Matthew Senreich are teaming for the launch of an animated studio.
Dubbed Stoopid Buddy Stoodios -- based on the name of their Stoopid Monkey Productions shingle, the duo will partner with Buddy Systems' John Harvatine IV and Eric Towner for all animated projects going forward.
Together they'll create production space for all animated joint and individual projects and house outside productions in the full-service stop-motion animation production facility.
Stoopid Monkey and Buddy Systems teamed in July for the launch of YouTube series Stoopid Monkey.
The 2010 Emmy winner for animated shortform series, Robot Chicken will air its 100th episode on Jan. 15, with Green and Senreich working on a tribute episode to the characters in the DC Comics universe.
The duo also are executive producing a White House drama with Jon Favreau, Roberto Orci, Michael Dougherty, Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin for ABC.
UTA packaged the deal for Green and Senreich. The Gotham Group repped Harvatine and Towner in the deal.
Pamela Anderson as Virgin Mary Draws a Crowd in Canada
Pamela Anderson as Virgin Mary Draws a Crowd in Canada
An audience of 2.1 million Canadians saw the former "Baywatch" star hold baby Jesus in a CTV Christmas TV special.
The TV screen image of a livestock stable, a straw-filled manger and a swaddled baby Jesus is familiar enough.
But 2.1 million Canadians tuned in Thursday night to see the former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson play the Virgin Mary in A Russell Peters Christmas Special for CTV and The Comedy Network.
Here’s the sketch comedy scene set in a Christmas manger with Canadian funnyman Russell Peters, who hosted the holiday special.
A Russell Peters Christmas Special also starred Michael Bublé, Ted Lange (The Love Boat), Saturday Night Live alumnus Jon Lovitz and Scott Thompson (The Kids in the Hall).
The CTV special was produced by Round 2 It Entertainment, Peters’ production shingle, and CPI
An audience of 2.1 million Canadians saw the former "Baywatch" star hold baby Jesus in a CTV Christmas TV special.
The TV screen image of a livestock stable, a straw-filled manger and a swaddled baby Jesus is familiar enough.
But 2.1 million Canadians tuned in Thursday night to see the former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson play the Virgin Mary in A Russell Peters Christmas Special for CTV and The Comedy Network.
Here’s the sketch comedy scene set in a Christmas manger with Canadian funnyman Russell Peters, who hosted the holiday special.
A Russell Peters Christmas Special also starred Michael Bublé, Ted Lange (The Love Boat), Saturday Night Live alumnus Jon Lovitz and Scott Thompson (The Kids in the Hall).
The CTV special was produced by Round 2 It Entertainment, Peters’ production shingle, and CPI
Hooray! 'Community' Comes To Hulu Plus
Hooray! 'Community' Comes To Hulu Plus
It's been a rough few weeks for 'Community' fans. After being left off NBC's midseason schedule, the fate of the quirky comedy is still uncertain. There have been multiple campaigns to save the show -- and even AOL TV's own Mo Ryan sent an open letter to NBC to save the show -- but there's still been no word on 'Community's' return to the Thursday night comedy block.
So to help 'Community' fans pass the time with Jess and the study group, Hulu Plus will exclusively offer all three seasons of the cult classic, starting today, which means you can catch all the jokes and pop culture savviness from the beginning.
Hulu Plus subscribers will have next-day access to the current season of 'Community,' as well as the entire back library of Seasons 1 and 2. In other 'Community' news, despite its uncertain future, after its most recent episode, the series did inch up in total viewers and drew a 1.7 rating in the demo.
It's been a rough few weeks for 'Community' fans. After being left off NBC's midseason schedule, the fate of the quirky comedy is still uncertain. There have been multiple campaigns to save the show -- and even AOL TV's own Mo Ryan sent an open letter to NBC to save the show -- but there's still been no word on 'Community's' return to the Thursday night comedy block.
So to help 'Community' fans pass the time with Jess and the study group, Hulu Plus will exclusively offer all three seasons of the cult classic, starting today, which means you can catch all the jokes and pop culture savviness from the beginning.
Hulu Plus subscribers will have next-day access to the current season of 'Community,' as well as the entire back library of Seasons 1 and 2. In other 'Community' news, despite its uncertain future, after its most recent episode, the series did inch up in total viewers and drew a 1.7 rating in the demo.
ABC Daytime President Brian Frons Exiting Network
ABC Daytime President Brian Frons Exiting Network
Brian Frons is leaving his post as president of ABC Daytime.
Frons will be replaced by Vicki Dummer, currently the senior vice president of current series and specials.
Frons, who became a reviled figure to many viewers after canceling 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live,' will exit when his contract ends in January. His departure comes as ABC restructures under the new division Times Square Studios. Times Square will handle all daytime and syndicated productions.
"While my decision to try something new was not arrived at easily, nine years is a long time in television terms," Frons said in a statement. "I'm proud of the performance of ABC Daytime over that time, and of all of the accomplishments that our team achieved along the way. I'm especially pleased by the early results for 'The Chew' and excited for the launch of 'The Revolution,' which will be one more positive step in transforming ABC Daytime for our viewers. I'll miss my colleagues and the wonderful talent that makes our shows, but know they are in very capable hands with Vicki going forward."
'The Chew,' 'The Revolution,' 'Katie' and 'General Hospital' will continue to be part of the programming at ABC. 'Live! With Kelly' will stay with the ABC Owned Television Stations Group division. In April, Frons canceled 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live.' Despite a very publicized licensing deal with Prospect Park, plans to transition the soaps online never came to fruition. 'One Life to Live' ends in January.
"Brian Frons has been the driving force in our successful Daytime division since joining us in 2002, and while we understand his decision to leave at the end of his contract, we're sad to see him go," Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, said in a statement. "We took this opportunity to rethink our business, and the result was the creation of Times Square Studios. Having it be part of the ABC Entertainment Group, under the supervision of proven executives Vicki Dummer and Paul Lee, provides us the opportunity to bring greater creative resources, development strength and operational flexibility to this key area of our business."
Brian Frons is leaving his post as president of ABC Daytime.
Frons will be replaced by Vicki Dummer, currently the senior vice president of current series and specials.
Frons, who became a reviled figure to many viewers after canceling 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live,' will exit when his contract ends in January. His departure comes as ABC restructures under the new division Times Square Studios. Times Square will handle all daytime and syndicated productions.
"While my decision to try something new was not arrived at easily, nine years is a long time in television terms," Frons said in a statement. "I'm proud of the performance of ABC Daytime over that time, and of all of the accomplishments that our team achieved along the way. I'm especially pleased by the early results for 'The Chew' and excited for the launch of 'The Revolution,' which will be one more positive step in transforming ABC Daytime for our viewers. I'll miss my colleagues and the wonderful talent that makes our shows, but know they are in very capable hands with Vicki going forward."
'The Chew,' 'The Revolution,' 'Katie' and 'General Hospital' will continue to be part of the programming at ABC. 'Live! With Kelly' will stay with the ABC Owned Television Stations Group division. In April, Frons canceled 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live.' Despite a very publicized licensing deal with Prospect Park, plans to transition the soaps online never came to fruition. 'One Life to Live' ends in January.
"Brian Frons has been the driving force in our successful Daytime division since joining us in 2002, and while we understand his decision to leave at the end of his contract, we're sad to see him go," Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, said in a statement. "We took this opportunity to rethink our business, and the result was the creation of Times Square Studios. Having it be part of the ABC Entertainment Group, under the supervision of proven executives Vicki Dummer and Paul Lee, provides us the opportunity to bring greater creative resources, development strength and operational flexibility to this key area of our business."
'Glee': Chord Overstreet Offers 5 Things to Know About Sam's Return, With Preview of His New Song.
'Glee': Chord Overstreet Offers 5 Things to Know About Sam's Return, With Preview of His New Song.
The actor tells that Sam has really been "working his tail off -- literally" when Rachel and Finn enlist him to return to New Directions.
Chord Overstreet's Sam Evans and his "trouty mouth" return to Fox's Glee on Tuesday, but not everything is as it was when he last roamed the halls of McKinley High.
When viewers last saw Sam, his secret romance with prom date Mercedes (Amber Riley) was revealed after New Directions' dismal finish at Nationals. That changed after an offseason that saw Overstreet part ways with the series in July after his option to return as a series regular was not picked up and Sam was said to have moved out of state with his financially strapped family.
The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Overstreet to talk Sam's return, how things have changed and what his comeback will do for the Rachel-less New Directions at Sectionals. Here are five things to know about Sam's return.
1. White Chocolate, explained. In the promo for Tuesday's episode, titled "Hold on to Sixteen," Rachel (Lea Michele) and Finn (Cory Monteith) head to Kentucky to find a secret weapon to help New Directions go head-to-head with the Trouble Tones at Sectionals, where they find Sam showing off his abs and performing with White Chocolate. "They come and find Sam and want to get him back at McKinley helping New Directions and he's really glad to see them," Overstreet says. "I think White Chocolate says it all; I don't want to give away every move White Chocolate makes because those are sacred moves," he adds with a laugh. But what's he doing with the group of seemingly exotic dancers? "Sam's been working his tail off -- literally," Overstreet says with a laugh.
2. Mercedes isn't thrilled to see her former flame return now that she's moved on with linebaker Shane (LaMarcus Tinker), who has become her biggest champion. "She's got mixed feelings," Overstreet says. "Sam's expecting things to go back to how it was when he left and that's now how life goes. He's a little disappointed by that." Sam in turn will do anything he can to woo her back, including joining the synchronize swim team. "Sam wants a letterman jacket and will do what ever it takes to get one," he adds, noting that Sam's feelings for Mercedes come rushing back the moment he sees her.
3. "Hold on to Sixteen," the episode's title, is especially significant for Sam. "Sam had to grow up a lot faster than he was ready to so he could help support his family and help with their living situation," Overstreet says. "You get to be young once so hold on to it and don't take it for granted. Sam missed being able to be himself and be young and not have a big plate of responsibilities and he's going to try as hard as he can to get that youth back."
4. Family ties. While Sam's family left town after losing their house and briefly living in an apartment, Finn and Rachel will offer the residents of New Directions members for a temporary shelter to Sam but not before Sam's parents (Smallville's John Schneider and Guiding Light's Tanya Clarke) agree to his departure. "Sam's parents are really loving and understanding because they let him go back to Ohio to compete at Sectionals," Overstreet says. "They've been going through a hard time and it's really cool to see the relationship between all of them. There's some good stuff with his mom and dad."
5. Trouble Tones vs. New Directions. The big face-off between McKinley's dueling glee clubs comes to a head Tuesday at Sectionals, but does the Rachel-less club stand a chance? Overstreet is confident New Directions has what it takes to pull off the underdog upset. "I think Sam's new dance moves will play a big factor and add that edge," he says. "You've got a group of talented people who are ready to whoop some Trouble Tone tail."
Glee airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox. Check out Overstreet covering Toby Keith's "Red Solo Cup" in the clip below.
The actor tells that Sam has really been "working his tail off -- literally" when Rachel and Finn enlist him to return to New Directions.
Chord Overstreet's Sam Evans and his "trouty mouth" return to Fox's Glee on Tuesday, but not everything is as it was when he last roamed the halls of McKinley High.
When viewers last saw Sam, his secret romance with prom date Mercedes (Amber Riley) was revealed after New Directions' dismal finish at Nationals. That changed after an offseason that saw Overstreet part ways with the series in July after his option to return as a series regular was not picked up and Sam was said to have moved out of state with his financially strapped family.
The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Overstreet to talk Sam's return, how things have changed and what his comeback will do for the Rachel-less New Directions at Sectionals. Here are five things to know about Sam's return.
1. White Chocolate, explained. In the promo for Tuesday's episode, titled "Hold on to Sixteen," Rachel (Lea Michele) and Finn (Cory Monteith) head to Kentucky to find a secret weapon to help New Directions go head-to-head with the Trouble Tones at Sectionals, where they find Sam showing off his abs and performing with White Chocolate. "They come and find Sam and want to get him back at McKinley helping New Directions and he's really glad to see them," Overstreet says. "I think White Chocolate says it all; I don't want to give away every move White Chocolate makes because those are sacred moves," he adds with a laugh. But what's he doing with the group of seemingly exotic dancers? "Sam's been working his tail off -- literally," Overstreet says with a laugh.
2. Mercedes isn't thrilled to see her former flame return now that she's moved on with linebaker Shane (LaMarcus Tinker), who has become her biggest champion. "She's got mixed feelings," Overstreet says. "Sam's expecting things to go back to how it was when he left and that's now how life goes. He's a little disappointed by that." Sam in turn will do anything he can to woo her back, including joining the synchronize swim team. "Sam wants a letterman jacket and will do what ever it takes to get one," he adds, noting that Sam's feelings for Mercedes come rushing back the moment he sees her.
3. "Hold on to Sixteen," the episode's title, is especially significant for Sam. "Sam had to grow up a lot faster than he was ready to so he could help support his family and help with their living situation," Overstreet says. "You get to be young once so hold on to it and don't take it for granted. Sam missed being able to be himself and be young and not have a big plate of responsibilities and he's going to try as hard as he can to get that youth back."
4. Family ties. While Sam's family left town after losing their house and briefly living in an apartment, Finn and Rachel will offer the residents of New Directions members for a temporary shelter to Sam but not before Sam's parents (Smallville's John Schneider and Guiding Light's Tanya Clarke) agree to his departure. "Sam's parents are really loving and understanding because they let him go back to Ohio to compete at Sectionals," Overstreet says. "They've been going through a hard time and it's really cool to see the relationship between all of them. There's some good stuff with his mom and dad."
5. Trouble Tones vs. New Directions. The big face-off between McKinley's dueling glee clubs comes to a head Tuesday at Sectionals, but does the Rachel-less club stand a chance? Overstreet is confident New Directions has what it takes to pull off the underdog upset. "I think Sam's new dance moves will play a big factor and add that edge," he says. "You've got a group of talented people who are ready to whoop some Trouble Tone tail."
Glee airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox. Check out Overstreet covering Toby Keith's "Red Solo Cup" in the clip below.
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