Archive for February, 2011

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 23, 2011

February 23, 2011

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 23, 2011
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Dakota Fanning – 17 years old
Emily Blunt – 28 years old
Niecy Nash – 41 years old
Kristin Davis (Sex And The City) – 46 years old
Peter Fonda – 71 years old

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ POWERBALL

February 23, 2011

FIRST LOOK
www.eonline.com

ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 2/23/11)
CW: America’s Next Top Model (Premiere) at 8pm
CW: Shedding For The Wedding (Premiere) at 9pm
SPEED: Car Warriors (Premiere) at 9pm
SYFY: Ghost Hunters (Premiere) at 9pm
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY: James Ellroy’s LA: City Of Demons (Finale) at 10pm 
TLC: Toddlers & Tiaras (Finale) at 10pm

A trio of reality series will return on NBC during the 2011-2012 season as the network renewed The Sing-Off, The Biggest Loser and Who Do You Think You Are?.  In its last run, The Sing-Off averaged a 3.2/8 among A18-49 and 9.2 million viewers; The Biggest Loser so far this season has averaged a 3.1/8 with A18-49 and 9.0 million viewers; and the current sophomore season of Who Do You Think You Are? is averaging a 1.4/4 A18-49 and 7.0 million viewers. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

CBS made a two-year streaming deal with Netflix involving television series from its library beginning this April.  The deal includes episodes of such series as Medium and Flashpoint as well as full seasons of classic sitcoms Cheers and Frasier.  The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed.   As part of the deal, CBS can renew the agreement for up to two more years.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A new home renovation series, Mad About the House was approved by TLC, cites Variety. The series gives couples $25,000 to renovate three rooms in their house with the twist being the woman moves out while the man makes the design decisions.  Meanwhile, the woman is working with a designer to create her dream space in a replicate room.  When both rooms are revealed, the couple finds out if their design styles are similar.  TLC ordered six one-hour episodes from Pilgrim Films and Television.  Production has begun and a May premiere is scheduled.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 2/20/11)
1) Justin Bieber – Never Say Never-Remixes – 161,272
2) Mumford & Sons – Sigh No More – 132,793
3) Various Artists – Now 37 – 94,549

Other Debuts
13) Bright Eyes – People’s Key – 40,816
17) Hillsong United – Aftermath – 27,254
30) Ginuwine – Elgin – 19,050

POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $155 million

Powerball is played in 41 states.
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JUDGE EASES RESTRAINING ORDER BLOCKING CHRIS BROWN FROM BEING NEAR RIHANNA

February 23, 2011

JUDGE EASES RESTRAINING ORDER BLOCKING CHRIS BROWN FROM BEING NEAR RIHANNA
http://www.accesshollywood.com/judge-eases-restraining-order-blocking-chris-brown-from-being-near-rihanna_article_44213

ALYSSA MILANO IS PREGNANT WITH HER FIRST CHILD

February 23, 2011

ALYSSA MILANO IS PREGNANT WITH HER FIRST CHILD
http://www.accesshollywood.com/alyssa-milano-and-husband-david-bugliari-expecting-actress-due-in-the-fall_article_44208

ROSIE O’DONNELL & GIRLFRIEND SPLIT

February 23, 2011

ROSIE O’DONNELL & GIRLFRIEND SPLIT
http://www.accesshollywood.com/report-rosie-odonnell-and-girlfriend-tracy-kachtick-anders-split_article_44199

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 22, 2011

February 23, 2011

CELEBRITY NEWS: FEBRUARY 22, 2011
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Drew Barrymore – 36 years old
James Blunt – 37 years old
Thomas Jane – 42 years old
Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live) – 45 years old
Kyle MacLachlan (Desperate Housewives) – 52 years old

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ MEGA MILLIONS/ CASTING CALL

February 22, 2011

FIRST LOOK
www.eonline.com

ON TELEVISION (TUESDAY 2/22/11)
DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL: Black Documentary Cinema (Premiere) at 8pm
BRAVO: The Real Housewives Of Miami (Premiere) at 10pm
DISCOVERY CHANNEL: American Treasures (Premiere) at 10pm

On Sunday, the 2011 Daytona 500 pulled in 30.1 million US viewers for FOX Sports, according to fast national ratings from Nielsen.  This is the highest-viewed NASCAR race since 2008.  In addition, Turner Sports set a record for the 2011 Daytona Race as NASCAR.COM, the official site of NASCAR tallied 1.6 million daily uniques, an 11% bump over last year.  NASCAR.COM also scored 11.2 million page views on the site and 3 million mobile page views. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Also on Sunday, the 2011 NBA All-Star Game on TNT became the most-watched and highest-rated since 2003, drawing in 9.1 million total viewers, per Nielsen’s fast national ratings.  In 2003, TNT attracted 10.1 million viewers which was also the network’s first presentation of the event.  Furthermore on Saturday, TNT pulled in 8.1 million viewers for the NBA All-Star Saturday Night which became the most-watched telecast in the event’s 26-year history.  TNT’s two nights of NBA All-Star action averaged 17 million total viewers.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $64 million.

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

CASTING CALL
A production company is seeking fashionistas living in Chicago who love shopping and have high-end designer wardrobes to prove their taste.  Interested applicants can contact: MyCloset@44Blue.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

JUSTIN BIEBER CUTS HIS HAIR

February 21, 2011

JUSTIN BIEBER CUTS HIS HAIR
http://www.tmz.com/2011/02/21/justin-bieber-haircut-photo-rascal-flatts-music-video/

LADY GAGA BREAKS ITUNES RECORD

February 21, 2011

LADY GAGA BREAKS ITUNES RECORD
http://www.accesshollywood.com/lady-gaga-breaks-itunes-record-invites-10-year-old-to-join-her-on-stage_article_44163

NICOLE KIDMAN TALKS ABOUT HER FERTILITY ISSUES

February 21, 2011

NICOLE KIDMAN TALKS ABOUT HER FERTILITY ISSUES
http://www.accesshollywood.com/nicole-kidman-gets-candid-on-roller-coaster-ride-with-fertility-and-possibility-of-more-children_article_44148