Archive for February, 2009

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 25TH/ LIZ SMITH IS LAID OFF FROM THE NEW YORK POST

February 25, 2009

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 25TH
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/

LIZ SMITH IS LAID OFF FROM THE NEW YORK POST
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Liz-Smith-Out-at-New-York-Post.html

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ CASTING CALL

February 25, 2009

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/

ON TELEVISION
BRAVO:
Top Chef (Finale) at 10pm

Andy Richter is joining Conan O’Brien as NBC’s The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien begins June 1. Richter will be show’s announcer and also be involved in live and pre-taped comedy sketches. Previously, Richter was O’Brien’s sidekick on NBC’s Late Night from 1993 to 2000.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Essie Chambers takes on a new position with BET Networks as SVP/Original Programming, reporting to Loretha Jones, President/Original Programming and based in Los Angeles. Essie will supervise development duties for the company’s new reality and scripted series and current programming.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 2/22/09)
1) Taylor Swift – Fearless – 62,272 (After 15 weeks – 2,672,171)
2) Charlie Wilson – Uncle Charlie – 58,110
3) The Fray – Fray – 53,140 (After 3 weeks – 306,027)

 Other Debuts
11) Morrissey – Years Of Refusal – 31,341
31) M Ward – Hold Time – 18,765
34) Annie Lennox – Annie Lennox Collection – 16,032

CASTING CALL
In an effort to enhance romance between viewing couples, Playboy TV has developed several new series and is premiering one this Friday at 9p called Search for the Perfect Girlfriend. Hosted by comedian Rick Kunkler, the series looks at the various attributes of girlfriends submitted by their boyfriends and from women who think they represent perfection, to see what qualities it takes to be the ideal partner. Playboy TV is continuing the Search for the Perfect Girlfriend by asking guys to nominate their girlfriends or women to enter themselves for consideration. To apply, email fully-clothed, full-length photos and a brief bio to PerfectGirlfriend@PlayboyTV.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MEGAN FOX & BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN ARE OVER

February 24, 2009

MEGAN FOX & BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN ARE OVER
http://www.usmagazine.com/news/megan-fox-brian-austin-green-call-off-engagement

T-PAIN CANCELS CONCERT DUE TO THREATS

February 24, 2009

T-PAIN CANCELS CONCERTS DUE TO THREATS
http://www.accesshollywood.com/t-pain-cancels-guyana-concert-after-kidnapping-death-threats_article_14825

TMZ DEFENDS ITSELF FOR RIHANNA PHOTO

February 24, 2009

TMZ DEFENDS ITSELF FOR RIHANNA PHOTO
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605588/20090223/rihanna.jhtml

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 24TH

February 24, 2009

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 24TH
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ CASTING CALL/ MEGA MILLIONS

February 24, 2009

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/

ON TELEVISION
CW:
Privileged (Finale) at 9pm

President Obama will be on all channels tonight at 9pm to address the nation

CASTING CALL
The CW’s America’s Next Top Model
reality competition series is searching for model contestants to appear on the show’s thirteenth cycle, and are now allowing shorter model wannabes to apply. For the first time, females age 18 to 27 years of diverse backgrounds, shapes and sizes can be 5’7″ or under in height. Open casting calls will begin this Saturday in Miami at Eden Roc from 10a-3p followed by March 3 in San Francisco; March 7 in Washington, D.C.; March 14 in New York City; March 21 in Dallas; March 25 in Chicago; and March 28 in Los Angeles. For casting updates, times and locations for open casting calls, visit www.cwtv.com . Cycle 12 of America’s Next Top Model debuts March 4 at 8p on The CW.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $145 Million. 

Participating States: New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Virginia & Washington

MADONNA COMMENTS ON SEAN PENN’S OSCAR WIN

February 23, 2009

MADONNA COMMENTS ON SEAN PENN’S OSCAR WIN
http://www.accesshollywood.com/madonna-calls-sean-penns-oscar-victory-speech-amazing_article_14778

N.O.R.E. ARRESTED FOR A FOOD FIGHT

February 23, 2009

N.O.R.E ARRESTED FOR A FOOD FIGHT
http://www.accesshollywood.com/rapper-nore-arrested-after-fast-food-fight_article_14792

SPORTY SPICE GIVES BIRTH TO A GIRL

February 23, 2009

SPORTY SPICE GIVES BIRTH TO A GIRL
http://www.accesshollywood.com/sporty-spice-gives-birth-to-baby-girl_article_14779