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CELEBRITY NEWS: APRIL 26, 2013
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Channing Tatum (“Magic Mike”) – 33 years old
Jordana Brewster (“Fast & Furious” movies) – 33 years old
Stana Katic (Castle) – 35 years old
Avant (R&B Singer) – 35 years old
Tom Welling (Smallville) – 36 years old
Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins (TLC) – 43 years old
Melania Trump (3^rd Wife of Donald Trump) – 43 years old
Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Without A Trace) – 46 years old
Kevin James (The King of Queens) – 48 years old
Jet Li – 50 years old
Debra Wilson (Mad TV) – 51 years old
Roger Taylor (Duran Durnan) – 53 years old
Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) – – 55 years old
Carol Burnett (The Carol Burnett Show) – 80 years old

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

ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 4/26/13)
MTV: Rated MTV American Teen (Premiere) at 10pm

(SATURDAY 4/27/13)
CMT: My Big Redneck Vacation (Finale) at 9pm
DIY: The Bronson Pinchot Project (Finale) at 11pm

(SUNDAY 4/28/13)
CBS: The Good Wife (Finale) at 9pm
DIY: The Vanilla Ice Project (Finale) at 10pm
HISTORY: Vikings (Finale) at 10pm

MTV unveiled its and sister network’s MTV2‘s programming slates at its annual Upfront presentation at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, which featured performances from Selena Gomez and Emeli Sande as well as appearances from Nikki Glaser, Sara Schaefer and Snoop Lion. A high point was Vinny Guadagnino, who introduced his mom Paola and Uncle Nino – his co-stars in the new Staten Island-based series “The Show With  Vinny”.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBC‘s Rock Center with Brian Williams features an emotional interview with Boston Marathon bombings survivors Celeste and Sydney Corcoran on Friday April 26 at 10p. The mother and daughter talk exclusively to Natalie Morales about their sustained injuries. Sydney Corcoran, whose iconic image was seen around the world as a stranger in a red shirt came to her aid, experienced near-fatal shrapnel wounds, including a torn femoral artery. Her mother, Celeste, had both of her legs below the knee amputated.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBC has set premiere dates for three summer series. Crossing Lines, which taps into the charter of the International Criminal Court to investigate serialized cross-border crimes and hunt down global criminals, will launch Sunday, June 23 with a special two-hour premiere at 9p. The series is produced by Tandem Communications, Bernero Productions, in co-production with TF1 Production/TF1 Network and commissioned by Sony Pictures Television Networks. The Winner Is… premieres Thursday, July11 at 9p. The singing competition series with the strategy of a game show is produced by Talpa Media USA Inc. and Universal Television. Hollywood Game Night, which is based on the real-life game nights of creator Sean Hayes, premieres Thursday, July 11 at 10p. The series is produced by Hayes’ Hazy Mills Productions, Mission Control Media and Universal Television.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NickMom launches the docu-comedy series Take Me to Your Mother on Monday, May 6 at 10p on the Nick Jr. channel. Starring comic and first-time mom Andrea Rosen, the show follows Rosen’s adventures around the country as she meets different moms and gets advice on what it takes to raise a great kid. The Take Me To Your Mother premiere week will include five new episodes airing Monday through Friday, May 6 to 10 at 10p. The series is created and executive produced by Linda Schaffer and Barbara Kanowitz of Hot Air Productions and Rosen.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MundoFox is producing a Spanish-language version of FOX‘s The X Factor. El Factor X will feature children ages 8 to 15 instead of adults. The series, which is being produced by  FremantleMedia Latin America, is slated to premiere this summer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Look for a slew of special guests on the one-hour, series finale of The Office on Thursday, May 16. In addition to Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak, the episode will also feature Ed BegleyJr., Joan Cusack, Rachael Harris, Dakota Johnson, Malcolm Barrett, Matt Jones, Andy Buckley, Mike Schur and Bobby Ray Shafer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A&E‘s monster hit Duck Dynasty continues to break new records. The show’s third season finale delivered an incredible 9.6 million total viewers for its one-hour episode. The episode was also watched by an A&E record 5.6 million adults 25-54, 5.5 million adults 18-49 and 2.6 million adults 18-34, becoming the most-watched series telecast in network history among all key demos. Duck Dynasty’s 4.3 national adults 18-49 rating (total US) was also 34% stronger than last night’s top broadcast show, American Idol (3.2 adults 18-49 rating).
(Source: Cynopsis)

MOVIES
Pain And Gain – Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, Rebel Wilson, Ken Jeong, Ed Harris, Rob Corddry
The Big Wedding – Amanda Seyfried, Robert DeNiro, Diane Keaton, Katherine Heigl, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams, Topher Grace
Mud (Limited Release) – Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Sam Shepard, Ray McKinnon, Sarah Paulson
Arthur Newman (Limited Release) – Anne Heche, Colin Firth, Emily Blunt, David Andrews
At Any Price (Limited Price) – Zac Efron, Dennis Quaid, Heather Graham, Kim Dickens,

NYC STREET FAIRS
Saturday April 27, 2013
8th Ave. Festival – from 14th to 23rd St.

Sunday April 28, 2013
22nd Annual West Side Spring Festival – on Broadway from 96th to 106th St.
Steinway Street Festival (Queens) – from 28th to 34th Ave.

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POWERBALL
Saturday’s Jackpot is $140 million.

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JESSICA SIMPSON’S PARENTS JOE & TINA DIVORCE IS FINALIZED
http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/25/jessica-simpson-parents-divorce-finalized-joe-tina/

CELEBRITY NEWS: APRIL 25, 2013
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl) – 43 years old
Renee Zellweger (“Chicago”) – 44 years old
Gina Torres (“The Matrix” movies) – 44 years old
Hank Azaria (multiple voices on The Simpsons) – 49 years old
Talia Shire (“The Godfather”) – 67 years old
Len Goodman (Dancing With The Stars) – 69 years old
Al Pacino (“The Godfather”) – 73 years old

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

ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 4/25/13)
FOOD: Giving You The Business (Premiere) at 10pm
DIY: House of Bryan (Finale) at 9:30pm
FOOD: Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell (Finale) at 9pm
LIFETIME: Project Runway (Finale: Part 2) at 9pm
MTV: Failosophy (Finale) at 11pm

There’s a new 24/7 reality show headed to NBC this fall. The Million Second Quiz, a live competition series to take place for 12 consecutive days and nights, will air in primetime and on NBCUniversal’s digital platforms, it was announced at the NBU Digital.Amplified event in New York last night. Contestants will test their endurance and battle it out in trivia challenges from a gigantic hourglass-shaped structure in New York City, which also serves as the living quarters for the four players in the game. Other contestants will try to unseat the reigning champs during primetime, as viewers will be able to play along at home in real time and win a chance to appear on the show. The winner will claim a prize up to $10 million. The series is produced by All3 Media America, Studio Lambert and Universal Television.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Another judge overhaul at American Idol? It’s been reported that the FOX series’ dip in ratings prompted producers to consider replacing Mariah Carey midseason with former Idol judge Jennifer Lopez. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show backed off when Carey threatened legal action, if such plan was carried out. Nevertheless, the show still hopes to have Lopez return for its finale. In regards to the replacement rumblings, a FOX spokesperson called the whole thing a “ridiculous Idol judge rumor.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Mad Men star John Hamm has been tapped to host the 2013 ESPY Awards. The show, which honors the year’s sports milestones, will be air live Wednesday, July 17 at 9p on ESPN from the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Bravo Media is stirring up a new dose of culinary drama with Chef Roble & Co., premiering Tuesday, June 4 at 10p. Now that Roble Ali has established his Brooklyn-based catering company, season two follows his business as it continues to grow with high-end clientele, including musical artist John Legend, NBA star Tyson Chandler, and Phaedra Parks of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. In addition, there will be two new staff members: Roble’s personal assistant, Dan, a pastry chef who appeared on Hell’s Kitchen; and Jeorge, who rounds out the team as the new prep chef.
(Source: Cynopsis)