Yahoo to debut pranking series from Collegehumor

Yahoo to debut pranking series from Collegehumor

Yahoo Sports, Electus and Collegehumor have partnered on "Blindsided," a new original series that will prank athletes and fans, much like MTV's "Punk'd" did with celebrities.

The pranking will go both ways, with athletes pranking fans and teammates and vice versa. Among the athletes participating are Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, New York Knicks shooting guard Landry Fields and Ravens' offensive tackle Bryant Mckinnie.

The show, which debuts January 19, is part of Yahoo's continued push into original content. Yahoo held a private event in Las Vegas Tuesday during the Consumer Electronics Show to promote its upcoming "Electric City," an animated web series made in conjunction with Tom Hanks and Reliance Entertainment.

Yahoo has also announced a new Comedy Channel that will debut with a Bill Maher stand-up performance, as well as a slate of women's programming.

Yahoo Sports is the single biggest sports website in the country, drawing 53.2 million unique visitors in December.

The series is sponsored exclusively by Dr. Pepper TEN.

'The Killing' to Return April 1, 'Walking Dead' Season 3 Extended

'The Killing' to Return April 1, 'Walking Dead' Season 3 Extended

One of last year's most divisive cliffhangers is about to get a resolution -- or at least offer you more to fume about: AMC's "The Killing" will return Sunday, April 1, with a two-hour season premiere.

The announcement was one of several from the network Saturday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. AMC also said "Breaking Bad" will return for its fifth season in the third quarter of this year, and that the third season of "The Walking Dead" will be 16 episodes, rather than the 13 episodes for the current, second season.

"The Killing" return date will seem appropriate to viewers who felt fooled by the first season's finale. It seemed to solve the season-long mystery of who killed Rosie Larsen, then suddenly threw viewers a final twist that made us question everything we had seen before.

While the premiere will address some lingering questions, it won't answer the big one: AMC also said Saturday that Larsen's killer won't be revealed until the second season finale.

"The Killing" Season 2 premiere will air at 8 p.m., with future episodes airing at 9 p.m.

The network also confirmed that "Mad Men" will return Sunday, March 25, at 9 p.m. -- with another two-hour premiere. It will be the first two-hour premiere for the show.

Star Jon Hamm previously announced the date during an interview with the "Doug Loves Movies" podcast. The show will return to its normal 10 p.m. timeslot after the season premiere.

The network also confirmed the Feb. 12 debut date for Kevin Smith's new unscripted series "Comic Book Men." It will premiere at 10 p.m., after "The Walking Dead" returns at 9 for the second half of its second season.

'Jersey Shore' cast all upset over Vinny exit, says The Situation

'Jersey Shore' cast all upset over Vinny exit, says The Situation

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino has claimed that the Jersey Shore cast are distraught over the departure of Vinny Guadagnino.

Thursday night's episode of the reality show saw Vinny leave Seaside Heights in a cab.

Guadagnino revealed to his co-stars that he has been suffering with anxiety and exhaustion, and is unhappy in the house.

The Situation told MTV: "I know [best friend Pauly D] was genuinely upset. We were all upset, but Pauly took it to heart, I know that for a fact.

"We almost had a blow-up when he left. You just expect him to be there; you don't realise what you got till it's gone, I'll tell you that."

Meanwhile, JWoww said: "It hit home for a lot of us because we all had to kind of face our emotions.

"Because Vinny's the person that's always our voice of reasoning and [now he] is saying, 'I can't take it anymore'.

"This is a family, when you have a brother or sister leave, it's heartbreaking, it's sad. You really do feel
like something is missing in the house."

TV Tonight 15th of January 2012

TV Tonight 15th of January 2012

The daily list in alphabetical order, of all the new episodes airing.

    60 Minutes (US) S44E17: "Season 44, Episode 17"
    Alaska State Troopers S03E08: "Gun N Hide"
    America's Funniest Home Videos S22E10: "Season 22, Episode 10"
    Austin & Ally S01E05: "Bloggers & Butterflies"
    AX Men S05E02: "Damage Control"
    Bakemonogatari S02E02: "Episode 2"
    Baseball Wives S01E06: "Season 1, Episode 6"
    Beelzebub S02E01: "Today I`m Different on the Inside"
    Brave 10 S01E02: "Episode 2"
    Cajun Pawn Stars S01E04: "Money Bzzzness"
    Cajun Pawn Stars S01E03: "Shoeshine Mike"
    Californication S05E02: "The Way Of The Fist"
    Call The Midwife S01E01: "Episode 1"
    Celebrity Big Brother S09E11: "Series 9, Episode 11"
    Chef Roblé & Co S01E07: "If You Can't Stand the Heat…"
    Country Tracks S03E26: "Episode 102"
    Cupcake Wars S04E06: "American Music Awards"
    Dancing on Ice S07E04: "Series 7, Show 2 (Result)"
    Dancing on Ice S07E03: "Series 7, Show 2"
    De Pappenheimers S10E10: "Season 10, Episode 10"
    Deal Or No Deal (UK) S07E133: "Episode 1813"
    Desperate Housewives S08E11: "Who Can Say What's True?"
    Drugs, Inc. S02E04: "Hallucinogens"
    Family Guy S10E11: "The Blind Side"
    Finding Bigfoot S02E03: "Peeping Bigfoot"
    Gator Boys S01E02: "Mama Gator Mayhem"
    Glam Fairy S01E10: "Billboard Beauties"
    Got to Dance S03E18: "Series 3, Episode 18"
    Got to Dance S03E17: "Series 3, Episode 17"
    Great Barrier Reef S01E03: "Reef And Beyond"
    Heartland (CA) S05E11: "Fool's Gold"
    Hell on Wheels S01E10: "God of Chaos"
    Hoarding: Buried Alive S03E12: "Owned By The Roaches"
    Holmes Inspection S03E21: "Bigger Bungle"
    House of Lies S01E02: "Amsterdam"
    Hunter X Hunter Remake S01E15: "Explosion x Of x Deception"
    I Survived S06E19: "Jessica / Jeff and Mark / Kerri"
    I Survived...Beyond and Back S01E12: "Mesiah, Susan"
    Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus! S06E03: "Folge 3"
    Iron Chef America S09E26: "Garces vs. Raij"
    Kidou Senshi Gundam Age S01E14: "Flash of Sorrow"
    Kourtney and Kim Take New York S02E08: "Family Therapy"
    Leverage S04E18: "The Last Dam Job"
    Masterpiece S42E02: "Downton Abbey II: (Episode 2)"
    Million Dollar Contractor S01E09
    Mob Wives S02E03: "Make-Ups and Break-Ups"
    Moretsu Uchuu Kaizoku S01E02: "My Power, The Power of the Pirates"
    My Fair Wedding S05E09: "Picnic Wedding Bride"
    Napoleon Dynamite S01E01: "Thundercone"
    Napoleon Dynamite S01E02: "Scantronica Love"
    NFL on CBS S14E83: "AFC Divisional Playoff Game
    NFL On FOX S18E94: "NFC Divisional Playoff Game
    Nightmare Next Door S02E02: "House of Horror"
    NOS Studio Voetbal S10E22: "Season 10, Episode 22"
    On The Case With Paula Zahn S05E09: "Secrets From The Grave"
    Once Upon a Time S01E09: "True North"
    One Piece (JP) S06E15: "Episode 15"
    Pan Am S01E11: "Diplomatic Relations"
    Phi Brain: Kami no Puzzle S01E15: "Episode 15"
    Phineas and Ferb S03E22: "Excaliferb!"
    Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook Off S01E03: "Chopping Block"
    Rinne no Lagrange S01E02: "Episode 2"
    Robot Chicken S05E19: "100th Episode: Fight Club Paradise"
    Shameless (US) S02E02: "Summer Loving"
    Sherlock S02E03: "The Reichenbach Fall"
    Ski Sunday S34E03: "Series 34, Episode 3"
    Something For The Weekend S07E02: "Series 7, Show 2"
    That Sunday Night Show S03E02: "Series 3, Episode 2"
    The Golden Globes S69E00: "2012 Golden Globe arrivals special"
    The Golden Globes S69E01: "The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards"
    The Good Wife S03E13: "Bitcoin For Dummies"
    The Hotel S02E03: "Series 2, Episode 3"
    The Real Housewives Of Atlanta S04E11: "TBA"
    The Simpsons S23E11: "The D'oh-cial Network"
    Toriko S01E40: "Episode 40"
    Undercover Boss S03E01: "Diamond Resorts International"
    Unique Eats S04E05: "Eat & Sleep"
    Watch What Happens: Live S06E06: "Nene Leakes"
    Wild at Heart S07E02: "Series 7, Episode 2"
    Witse S09E02: "Sans-papiers"
    Под прикритие S02E09: "Season 2, Episode 9"

Big Brother Andrew Stone: 'Simon Cowell devastated by my X Factor axe'

Big Brother Andrew Stone: 'Simon Cowell devastated by my X Factor axe'

Celebrity Big Brother star Andrew Stone has claimed that Simon Cowell became furious when he discovered X Factor producers turned him down at an audition.

The Pineapple Dance Studios performer said Cowell was devastated to lose him from a previous series of the show, apparently considering him to be "TV gold".

"Simon wasn't aware that I had auditioned for The X Factor many years ago," he said during a Daybreak appearance this week.

"It was about seven or eight years ago - and when he found out that I had auditioned for it and had obviously slipped through the net, he wasn't too pleased. He did say, 'that guy is TV gold' - which is a massive compliment."

Stone said several times during his Celebrity Big Brother stint that he would like to become a judge on The X Factor.

The singer and choreographer was the first to be evicted from the show on Wednesday (January 11) after losing a public vote to fellow nominee Georgia Salpa.

Russell Grant replacing Alesha Dixon as 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge?

Russell Grant replacing Alesha Dixon as 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge?

Strictly Come Dancing star Russell Grant has been touted as a possible replacement for Alesha Dixon on the show's judging panel.

The celebrity astrologer, who competed in last year's series, has been added to a shortlist drawn up by BBC chiefs following Dixon's defection to Britain's Got Talent earlier this month.

"Russell made a huge impression on Strictly last year - not only with viewers but with bosses too," an insider told The Sun.

"There was a big groundswell in favour of Russell taking over Alesha's judging role, and executives contacted him to see whether he would be up for it and he gave them a resounding yes."

Although Dixon's replacement is expected to be female so as to prevent an all-male panel, the source insisted that anybody was capable of landing the spot next to Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli.

"There are some concerns that Alesha's replacement should be a woman as an all-male panel would be too lop-sided, but executives will decide on that in the spring."

Grant's Strictly co-stars Nancy Dell'Olio and Chelsee Healey have also been linked to the role recently, though pro dancer Karen Hardy has long been established as favourite to replace Dixon.

J. Lo, Marc Anthony Run Out the Clock at Awkward 'Q'Viva' Panel

J. Lo, Marc Anthony Run Out the Clock at Awkward 'Q'Viva' Panel

Think it's awkward when you and your ex show up at the same party? Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez have no sympathy.

The newly split couple had to appear together before a roomful of reporters Saturday morning for a panel about their new Univision musical reality show, "Q'Viva! The Chosen," which they host and produce.

Anthony and Lopez used a tried-and-true strategy for avoiding any uncomfortable questions about their personal lives: running out the clock.

It was only a mixed success.

The former couple managed not to look awkward together or make any tabloid-fodder comments as they sat side-by-side on-stage. As the assembled press watched carefully for any sign of discord, they displayed none. At one point, Anthony held Lopez's hand to look at the four huge rings on her fingers. After he let go, she briefly stroked his arm.

But that doesn't mean there was no awkwardness: It arose from the obviousness of the efforts to run out the clock. As the panel wore on, it became the second elephant in the room, even larger than the original elephant.

The reporters reacted to the attempt to shut out questions as if the state of the J.Lo-Anthony dynamic was -- how to put this delicately? -- important. It didn't help that it occurred at the cranky hour of 7:30 a.m. -- and started late -- on the 12th day of the 13-day Television Critics Association winter press tour. The circumstances made for the second most-awkward panel of the tour.

It wasn't as if the assembled press were trying to delve into the panelist's personal lives as Univision struggled nobly to keep the focus on the show. A sizzle reel previewing the series, shown at the start of the panel, asked, "What would you do to bring Marc and Jennifer together again?"

That reel ate up some of the allotted time for the session, and the panelists devoured several more minutes by questioning each other.

But then Philadelphia Inquirer veteran Jonathan Storm (affectionately dubbed "Stormy" by some of his colleagues) decided he'd had enough. Calling out from his seat, he demanded to know when reporters would be allowed to ask questions.

It was an edge-of-your-seat moment, but the panelists relented, and allowed Storm to ask his question, which was this: Will the show translate to English speaking audiences?

The answer: Yes. It features English, Spanish, and Portuguese speakers, and will appeal to all of them.

That established, Anthony tried to defuse the tension.

"This is a tough crowd," he said. "It's too early for this."

Added co-host Jamie King: "I feel like we're being roasted."

The next question, for Anthony and Lopez, delicately stepped on the very ground the panelists were so obviously trying to avoid: Can you talk about working together? And will the show be back for a second season if it succeeds?

Lopez seized on the second half of the question, ignoring the first: "It will be successful and there will be a season two."

Then the panelists and Univision organizers apologized that time was running short, ending the questions. But there was still time for another sizzle reel, the music of which cut out abruptly, and an eight-minute musical number.

As Lopez and Anthony remained on-stage, talented musicians and dancers performed some of the music from the show. The number including some intense swing dancing that featured three female dancers clinging to one male one by their thighs as he played the buttocks of the first two women like drums. It was impressive.

Then the panel was over. But during the butt drums, one heroic journalist (full disclosure: me) had maneuvered to the front of the stage to ask Anthony and Lopez the oh-so-pressing question of the day:

So, um, what's it like to work together again?

Lopez spoke into her microphone so the whole room could hear her answer.

"Same as it was any other time we worked together," she said. "We have a great time working together."

As the reporters filed out, several questioned Univision spokeswoman Monica Talan about why there were so few opportunities for questions. She took the bullet for her stars, saying the panel had started late because of technical difficulties.

"Why did you not dispense with your own canned questions?" one reporter asked. "This is a press conference. That's where the press asks questions."

She said the panelsts took as many questions as time allowed.

Another reporter said the schedule should have been adjusted.

"You're right," Talan said. "We made some mistakes due to trying to adjust to the technical difficulties."

But Univision had done one thing right: Lopez and Anthony had made their way backstage, guided by a large bodyguard, their privacy intact.

Not that anyone necessarily would have asked about their divorce anyway.