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Have a great Memorial Day!!

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION
E!: Denise Richards: It’s Complicated (Premiere) on Monday at 10pm

MTV renewed Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew for a second season starting June 19 at 10p. Series regulars from the first season return such as host Mario Lopez, backstage correspondent Layla Kayleigh and the panel of judges including JC Chasez, Lil Mama and Shane Sparks.

This year’s American Idol finale not only excelled in eyeballs this year – 32 million viewers, up 3% from last year ­- but winner David Cook was able to parlay his win into a sales coup on the iTunes platform. He had the top 4 selling songs as of last night. Also a record 97.5 million viewer votes were cast.

Here are some important specs just released from AT&T for those waiting for the 3G iPhone. The 3G network, ready now in 275 markets and in 350 markets by year end, will be capable of speeds of up to 1.4 Mbps down and 800 Kbps upstream. Agreements with other carriers will also allow AT&T to offer 3G roaming in 60 countries.

Activision unveiled Guitar Hero Word Tour adding drums, bass and vocals to the mix. The new version of the smash game allows competing teams of 4 to play each other using tracks from bands such as Linkin Park and Van Halen or by uploading their own music via the Wii, PS2, PS3 or Xbox 360 console.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION
ABC: Dancing With The Stars (Finale) at 9pm
CBS: NCIS (Finale) at 9pm, Shark (Finale) at 9pm

American Idol (FOX) tonight at 8pm will be the final battle between 17 year old David Archuleta and 25 year old David Cook.  If you want your favorite to win you must vote.  Phone calls are free.  The results show will air on Wednesday night.

CASTING CALL
NBC’s new series Momma’s Boys from Ryan Seacrest Productions and Glassman Media would like mothers of eligible young bachelors to audition to be on the show. If you are a mom and want your son to settle down and find the right woman – and if your son is willing to work with you as a team to find his soul mate – send an email to casting producer Brenda Della Casa at nbcdating16@gmail.com. Interested mother-son teams must send in two photos of mother and son; a brief paragraph describing your mother-son relationship; bios of both including your occupations; and contact info (include full name, phone number with area code; and email address; city and state. Be sure and put your name, city and state in the subject line.
(Source: Cynopsis)

U.S. Stamps are going up from 41 cents to 42 cents starting today.

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ON TELEVISION
MTV: The Hills at 10pm (Finale)
ABC: Samantha Who? (Finale) at 9:30, The Bachelor (Finale) at 10pm
NBC: Jason Castro, Hugh Laurie and Heidi Montag on Ellen at 4pm
ABC: World’s Smartest Kids on Oprah

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Iron Man – $50.5 million
Speed Racer – $20.2 million
What Happens In Vegas – $20 million
Made of Honor – $7.6 million
Baby Mama – $5.8 million

CASTING CALL
HGTV’s series Carter Can starring Carter Oosterhouse would like gregarious homeowners who live within a 50-mile radius of South Bay contact the producers with challenging home improvement projects. Renovation projects could be updating an old-fashioned kitchen or enhancing a backyard to make it a “living” room. Selected homeowners will receive a two-day home improvement project from Carter and his five-person team. Carter will even throw in a modest budget for materials. Those homeowners who already have a budget allocated for their project and a story as to why the project needs to happen will be given more consideration. For information and to receive an entry application, send an email to Tina at carteronhgtv@yahoo.com.

Fuse TV wants stories from band members that involve a serious issue affecting the band’s success. The situation could involve a band member’s addiction or anger management problem or anything similar. In order to be considered, all members of the band must participate and all members must be engaging and well-spoken and be willing to confront the problem openly. This opportunity could give bands great exposure and all music genres will be considered. Send a brief description of the band member’s troubles, photos of the band, contact information as well as video and website links to rock.reality.casting@gmail.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION
ABC: Barbara Walters talks about her book “Audition” on Oprah at 4pm

CASTING CALL
9 Story Entertainment, YTV and Les Stroud, wilderness survivor, host and filmaker, are on the hunt for six brave teens (13-17 years old), to participate in the previously announced new series Survivorman Kids (13 episodes).  Would be teen participants can apply at www.SurvivormanKids.com ; the deadline is Friday May 16th.  The program will be filmed in Ontario over the summer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION
ABC: Oprah has the cast of Sex & The City on today at 4pm
ABC: Kate Walsh (Addison) makes a guest appearance on Grey’s Anatomy tonight at 9pm

Brooke White the wholesome girl (who has never watched an “R” rated movie) was kicked off American Idol last night.

CASTING CALL
KCET/Los Angeles needs two engaging, smart hosts for a pilot morning magazine show that has ties to Orange County.  The show will highlight guests, news and culture focused on Orange County, and the hosts having connections to Orange County is considered a plus for this AFTRA Production.  Auditions will take place on May 15th starting at noon at Residence Inn Marriott Irvine Spectrum.  More info can be found at http://kcet.org/auditions.php.

Teens are invited to audition for the 2nd season of The Adrenaline Project from Marblemedia and YTV. 120 Teens will be selected for this tournament -style show that pushes contestants’ bravery and sense of adventure to be The Ultimate Adrenalite.  Interested teens must be between 14-16 years old and available several days starting June through October 2008 for the actual shoot which will take place one hour outside Toronto.  Deadline to apply is May 8 and apllications and information are available at www.TheAdrenalineProject.com/Casting

Fuse TV is casting for a new Dating Game Show and needs two specific types of contestants: musicians and people who love musicians.  If you are the musician, the producers are looking for all types from singers to rap artists to those who play instruments and you must have knowledge of music trivia, plus a desire a partner who adores musicians.  If you love musicians, you must be attracted to people with musical talent and have always dreamed of dating one.  The producers are also looking for diversity and both types of contestants must have personality-plus, great music knowledge, have a sense of humor and be comfortable in front of the camera.  Winners will take home prizes, musicians will get to showcase their talent and all participants may have a chance at love.  Apply for the show by sending an e-mail to: GameShowCasting@GothamCasting.com and include name, age (contestants must be 18-28), contact phone numbers, city/state, and two recent photos.  Be sure to state if you are a musician or a person who is attracted to them.  Musicians must also include a link to your music or a video of you performing.
(Source: Cynopsis)