Archive for May, 2011

KIM KARDASHIAN GETS ENGAGED TO KRIS HUMPHRIES

May 26, 2011

KIM KARDASHIAN GETS ENGAGED TO KRIS HUMPHRIES
http://www.accesshollywood.com/kim-kardashian-and-kris-humphries-get-engaged_article_48478

ANNA KOURNIKOVA IS THE NEW TRAINER ON “THE BIGGEST LOSER”

May 26, 2011

ANNA KOURNIKOVA IS THE NEW TRAINER ON “THE BIGGEST LOSER”
http://www.accesshollywood.com/confirmed-tennis-star-anna-kournikova-joining-the-biggest-loser-as-trainer_article_48306

CELEBRITY NEWS: MAY 25, 2011

May 26, 2011

CELEBRITY NEWS: MAY 25, 2011
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Lauryn Hill – 36 years old
Molly Sims – 38 years old
Jaime Kennedy – 41 years old
Stacy London (What Not To Wear) – 42 years old
Anne Heche – 42 years old
Mike Myers – 48 years old
Ian McKellen (“The Lord Of The Rings” Series) – 72 years old

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ SOUNDSCAN/ POWERBALL

May 25, 2011

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 5/25/11)
ABC: The Oprah Winfrey Show (Series Finale) at 4pm (EST)
ABC: The Middle (Finale) at 8pm
ABC: Modern Family (Finale) at 9pm
ABC: Cougar Town (Finale) at 9:3opm
ABC: Happy Endings (Finale) at 10:30pm
FOX: American Idol (Finale) at 8pm
CBS: Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (Finale) at 10pm
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY: Cold Blood (Finale) at 10pm

Lucky number seven for FOX as the network ended the current broadcast season on top among A18-49. CBS notched its eighth time in nine years as the most-watched network. Even though the season concludes today, the rankings will hold firm with FOX at a 3.5 rating average among A18-49 and 9.7 million total viewers for the season. CBS is next with an average 2.9 rating with A18-49 and 11.6 million total viewers; ABC is finishing in third place with an average 2.5 A18-49 rating and 8.5 million total viewers; and NBC will likely end in fourth place with an average 2.3 A18-49 rating and 7.0 million total viewers. Among these four networks, all experienced a downturn in total viewers and key demo results with NBC down the most at -15% in total viewers and the A18-49 demo; CBS decreased a smidge in total viewers and -9% with A18-49; ABC is down a bit in total viewers and -7% with the demo; and FOX also is down slightly in both A18-49 viewers and total viewers.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Nancy Grace is departing as host of the syndicated frosh series Swift Justice distributed by CBS Television Distribution, opting to not move to the West Coast as the court show switches its production base to Los Angeles. Nevada District Court Judge Jackie Glass, based in Las Vegas will take over as host of the show. Grace will remain as host of her HLN program which emanates from Atlanta where she has her home with her husband and twin children.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Following the success of its series Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant, MTV ordered to series Married Young. The one-hour docu-series will focus on young couples during their first year of marriage, especially looking at the stresses and responsibilities that ensue after the honeymoon fades.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Showtime landed Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Edward James Olmos for the sixth season of its drama series Dexter. Olmos will play a professor of religious studies. Production on the sixth season commences today in Los Angeles and Showtime will debut the new run this fall.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Chris Meloni will not return to NBC’s Law & Order: SVU series for its 13th season as contract negotiations fell apart with NBC Universal,
cites TVLine. Meloni has played Detective Stabler on the crime drama since its debut in 1999.
(Source: Cynopsis)

SOUNDSCAN (WEEK ENDING 5/22/11)
1) Adele – 21 – 137,626 (After 13 weeks – 1,847,883)
2) Seether – Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray – 61,283
3) Various Artists – Now 38 – 50,108 (After 3 weeks – 242,993)

Other Debuts
10) Il Volo – Il Volo – 23,202
11) Danger Mouse/Danielle Luppi – Rome – 22,718
13) Michael Grimm – Michael Grimm – 21,924
15) Ben Harper – Give Till It’s Gone – 19,443
18) Parachute – Way It Was – 17,850
20) Tinie Tempah – Disc-overy – 16,435
26) Newsong – One True God – 14,426
30) Book Of Mormon – Original Broadway Cast Recording – 13,061
44) Pirates Of The Caribbean Soundtrack – 10, 523

POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $144 million.

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THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW – FINAL GUEST REVEALED

May 24, 2011

THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW – FINAL GUEST REVEALED
http://www.accesshollywood.com/the-secret-is-out-oprah-winfrey-show-final-guest-revealed_article_48447

ESTELLA WARREN BOOKED FOR SUSPICION OF DUI

May 24, 2011

ESTELLA WARREN BOOKED FOR SUSPICION OF DUI
http://www.accesshollywood.com/former-planet-of-the-apes-star-estella-warren-booked-for-suspicion-of-dui-allegedly-assaulted-police-office_article_48444

WARNER BROS. WINS ROUND ONE OF “THE HANGOVER PART II” LAWSUIT

May 24, 2011

WARNER BROS. WINS ROUND ONE OF “THE HANGOVER PART II” LAWSUIT
http://www.accesshollywood.com/wb-wins-round-one-in-hangover-tattoo-lawsuit-what-happens-next_article_48441

CELEBRITY NEWS: MAY 24, 2011

May 24, 2011

CELEBRITY NEWS: MAY 24, 2011
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Mark Ballas (Dancing With The Stars) – 25 years old
Heavy D – 44 years old
John C. Reilly (Talladega Nights) – 46 years old
Kristin Scott Thomas (“The English Patient”) – 51 years old
Alfred Molina – 58 years old
Jim Broadbent (“Harry Potter” Series) – 62 years old
Priscilla Presley – 66 years old
Patti LaBelle – 67 years old
Bob Dylan – 70 years old
Tommy Chong (Cheech & Chong) – 73 years old

FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ MEGA MILLIONS/ CASTING CALL

May 24, 2011

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (TUESDAY 5/24/11)
FOX: American Idol (Finale Part 1) at 8pm
NBC: The Biggest Loser (Finale) at 8pm
ABC: Dancing With The Stars: The Results Show (Finale) at 9pm
FOX: Glee (Finale) at 9pm
TRUTV: Hardcore Pawn (Finale) at 9pm
BRAVO: Pregnant In Heels (Finale) at 10pm
SUNDANCE: All On The Line (Finale) at 10pm

Showtime see-sawed with renewal news yesterday as the premium network canceled United States of Tara starring Toni Collette after the third season concludes this summer. Despite Collette winning an Emmy in 2009 and a Golden Globe in 2010 for her role as a mom who suffers from multiple personalities, viewership for the comedy has decreased over its run. For the current third season premiere 411,000 total viewers tuned in compared to the second season launch with an average of 816,000 total viewers. On the flipside, Showtime renewed its dark comedy Nurse Jackie for a fourth season headlined by Edie Falco. The third season of Nurse Jackie is presently averaging 2.8 million viewers each week.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A new weekly docu-series is on the docket for MTV called Caged about a group of recent high school grads struggling to break out of life in small-town America. The young people, growing up in Louisiana, turn to amateur MMA fighting as a way to gain pride and recognition in their world. Caged is from MTV’s News and Docs department and is executive produced by Joke Fincioen and Biagio Messina of Joke Productions; Dave
Sirulnick and Amy Bailey are executive producers for the network.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MTV also approved a second season of World of Jenks from documentary filmmaker Andrew Jenks. The new season of World of Jenks will see its episodes expanded to a full hour and a new approach for the storytelling focused on the journeys of three young people and their experiences over a six-month period. Jenks serves as executive producer of the series; Dave Snyder was co-executive producer this season. Brent Haynes and Brooke Posch are executive producers for MTV.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Borgias on Showtime ended its first season Sunday at 10p by tallying 810,000 viewers though for the night clocked in at 1.12 million total viewers. The Borgias was recently renewed for a second season with 10 new episodes slated to commence production this summer for a 2012 premiere.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $26 million

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CASTING CALL
SEGI, Inc. is seeking females aged 16 to 20 for The Great Tampa Bay Model Search held in Tampa, FL on June 25, 2011. The Model Search television series with two episodes will result in one amateur model getting a guest appearance in a national TV show, a trip for two to the Bahamas, a professional model photo shoot and the right to represent the Tampa Bay area in a state-wide Model Search competition. Potential contestants do not have to reside in the greater Tampa Bay, FL area to participate. Information about how to register can be found at www.segitv.com or contact Susie Anderson, event coordinator at 813 695-6681 or susie@segitv.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

DAVID SCHWIMMER & WIFE ZOE BUCKMAN WELCOME A DAUGHTER

May 23, 2011

DAVID SCHWIMMER & WIFE ZOE BUCKMAN WELCOME A DAUGHTER
http://www.accesshollywood.com/david-schwimmer-and-wife-welcome-baby-girl_article_48383