U.S. 'Idol' winner shines light on South's Gullah culture Harriet McLeod - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013By Harriet McLeod CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - "American Idol" winner Candice Glover, whose powerful voice clinched the title of the popular TV singing show, … More »U.S. 'Idol' winner shines light on South's Gullah culture
By Harriet McLeod CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - "American Idol" winner Candice Glover, whose powerful voice clinched the title of the popular TV singing show, comes from a sea island culture made up of descendants of West African slaves. "I speak another language," she said during the Fox TV show. "It's called …
NBC's 'The Voice' confirms Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton returning Jethro Nededog - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The gang's back together! NBC announced on Friday that pop diva Christina Aguilera and funk singer Cee Lo Green will be … More »NBC's 'The Voice' confirms Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton returning
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The gang's back together! NBC announced on Friday that pop diva Christina Aguilera and funk singer Cee Lo Green will be reuniting with pop star Adam Levine and country singer Blake Shelton for Season 5, as TheWrap was the first to report. The network also said that Shakira and …
'21 Jump Street' villain Rob Riggle joins Fox comedy 'Let's Be Cops' Jeff Sneider - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - After finding himself on the wrong side of the law in "21 Jump Street," Rob Riggle is joining the police force himself. The … More »'21 Jump Street' villain Rob Riggle joins Fox comedy 'Let's Be Cops'
By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - After finding himself on the wrong side of the law in "21 Jump Street," Rob Riggle is joining the police force himself. The actor's set to co-star in Luke Greenfield's comedy "Let's Be Cops," which will be distributed by 20th Century Fox. Sitcom stars Jake Johnson ("New Girl") …
Dr. McWeedy? 'Grey's Anatomy' star Patrick Dempsey mulls career as marijuana mogul Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If this acting thing doesn't work out for Patrick Dempsey, don't worry; he has a backup plan. "Grey's Anatomy" star Dempsey … More »Dr. McWeedy? 'Grey's Anatomy' star Patrick Dempsey mulls career as marijuana mogul
By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If this acting thing doesn't work out for Patrick Dempsey, don't worry; he has a backup plan. "Grey's Anatomy" star Dempsey gave an interview to Bon Appetit magazine recently, in which he admits he could see his recently acquired coffee company Tully's peddling pot in a retail …
Bill Hader on leaving 'SNL': Don't expect a Stefon movie Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Years of staying up late on Saturday nights to make the nation laugh have apparently left Bill Hader a little sleep-deprived. … More »Bill Hader on leaving 'SNL': Don't expect a Stefon movie
By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Years of staying up late on Saturday nights to make the nation laugh have apparently left Bill Hader a little sleep-deprived. Hader, who announced earlier this week that he's leaving "Saturday Night Live" after eight seasons when the show wraps its current season, revealed his …
- Amazon kills 'Zombieland' TV project, backs 'Alpha House' Alistair Barr - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Alistair Barr SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc decided not to turn pilot project "Zombieland" into a full TV series, but is going ahead with "Alpha House," … More »Amazon kills 'Zombieland' TV project, backs 'Alpha House'
By Alistair Barr SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc decided not to turn pilot project "Zombieland" into a full TV series, but is going ahead with "Alpha House," as the world's largest online retailer enters the next stage of its foray into original video creation. "Zombieland" writer and producer Rhett Reese wrote …
'The Office' finale draws season high of 5.7 million viewers Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The finale of NBC's "The Office" drew a season high of 5.7 million viewers, as fans tuned in to see the show's biggest star Steve Carell return … More »'The Office' finale draws season high of 5.7 million viewers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The finale of NBC's "The Office" drew a season high of 5.7 million viewers, as fans tuned in to see the show's biggest star Steve Carell return for a wedding and nostalgic farewell. The 75-minute finale episode, which aired from 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m EDT after an hour-long retrospective featuring cast …
- Inside Bravo's 'Real Housewives of New York' standoff: What went wrong? What went right? Jethro Nededog - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York" resumed shooting Season 6 on Wednesday - a week late - with just four of the women … More »Inside Bravo's 'Real Housewives of New York' standoff: What went wrong? What went right?
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York" resumed shooting Season 6 on Wednesday - a week late - with just four of the women returning to their jobs after a failed attempt to band together for bigger paychecks. The road to that point was filled with lessons for the network and …
Fox's 'American Idol' brings in record low TV audience Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The number of Americans who watched vocal powerhouse Candice Glover win the "American Idol" title sank to 14.2 million, a decline of 31 percent … More »Fox's 'American Idol' brings in record low TV audience
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The number of Americans who watched vocal powerhouse Candice Glover win the "American Idol" title sank to 14.2 million, a decline of 31 percent from last year's record low, according to ratings data on Friday. The singing competition, now in Season 12, was once a TV industry juggernaut for Fox that …
Espionage, comedy veterans touted for upcoming TV season Liana B. Baker - Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013By Liana B. Baker NEW YORK (Reuters) - The big four U.S. broadcast networks, in need of new TV hits to turn around slumping ratings, are betting espionage programs and … More »Espionage, comedy veterans touted for upcoming TV season
By Liana B. Baker NEW YORK (Reuters) - The big four U.S. broadcast networks, in need of new TV hits to turn around slumping ratings, are betting espionage programs and old comedy stars will convince advertisers to spend about $9 billion during the so-called upfront selling season. This week, the broadcast networks have …
Lifetime's Jodi Arias biopic gets a premiere date Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Suffering from Jodi Arias withdrawal after spending the last, oh, five months or so obsessively following her trial? Here's … More »Lifetime's Jodi Arias biopic gets a premiere date
By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Suffering from Jodi Arias withdrawal after spending the last, oh, five months or so obsessively following her trial? Here's some good news - you'll be able to live the whole legal saga over again next month. Lifetime's Arias biopic "Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret" will premiere …
New online soaps cut release schedule to twice a week Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013(Reuters) - New episodes of relaunched soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" will now appear online two times a week, rather than four, after producers … More »New online soaps cut release schedule to twice a week
(Reuters) - New episodes of relaunched soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" will now appear online two times a week, rather than four, after producers concluded fans weren't keeping up with the heavier schedule. The one-time ABC dramas attracted millions of views through Hulu.com, Hulu Plus and Apple Inc's …
U.S. soul singer Candice Glover wins "American Idol" Patricia Reaney - Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013By Patricia Reaney (Reuters) - Candice Glover, a soul singer from rural South Carolina, was named "American Idol" on Thursday, becoming the first female singer to win … More »U.S. soul singer Candice Glover wins "American Idol"
By Patricia Reaney (Reuters) - Candice Glover, a soul singer from rural South Carolina, was named "American Idol" on Thursday, becoming the first female singer to win the television singing competition since 2007. Glover, 23, defeated country singer Kree Harrison in the popular vote with her powerful voice in what judges …
Comedian Meyers to stay at NBC's 'SNL' ahead of 'Late Night' gig Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013(Reuters) - "Saturday Night Live" cast member Seth Meyers said on Thursday that he will stay on at the NBC live television comedy show until the end of the year, before … More »Comedian Meyers to stay at NBC's 'SNL' ahead of 'Late Night' gig
(Reuters) - "Saturday Night Live" cast member Seth Meyers said on Thursday that he will stay on at the NBC live television comedy show until the end of the year, before he begins hosting the network's "Late Night" talk show in February 2014. Meyers, 39, will take the reins from Jimmy Fallon on "Late Night" in a programming …
Steve Carell helps 'The Office' close its doors in moving finale Piya Sinha-Roy - Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The doors of Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch closed for the last time on Thursday as NBC's "The Office" wrapped up after a … More »Steve Carell helps 'The Office' close its doors in moving finale
By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The doors of Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch closed for the last time on Thursday as NBC's "The Office" wrapped up after a nine-season run with a nostalgic finale featuring a long-awaited wedding and the return of the show's biggest star, Steve Carell. Emmy-winning mockumentary …
'The Office' finale: What its stars will take home from the real office Tim Molloy - Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - If you're wondering what "The Office" cast is leaving behind, take a look around the place where you work. The set of the NBC series, … More »'The Office' finale: What its stars will take home from the real office
By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - If you're wondering what "The Office" cast is leaving behind, take a look around the place where you work. The set of the NBC series, which ends tonight, looked like a real office. It was filled with the kinds of tchotchkes, doodles and comical junk we keep on our desks to sneak some …
- 'Covert Affairs,' 'Hannibal,' coming to Amazon Prime in new deal with NBC Universal Brent Lang - Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Amazon Prime members will now have streaming access to past seasons of "Hannibal," "Covert Affairs," "Grimm" and other NBC Universal … More »'Covert Affairs,' 'Hannibal,' coming to Amazon Prime in new deal with NBC Universal
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Amazon Prime members will now have streaming access to past seasons of "Hannibal," "Covert Affairs," "Grimm" and other NBC Universal shows as part of an expanded licensing deal, the companies said Thursday. Prime members already can stream NBC shows like "Parks & Recreation" and …
- China cracks down on over-the-top anti-Japan dramas Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's television regulator has ordered a crackdown on dramas about the country's battles with Japan during and before World War Two and demanded … More »China cracks down on over-the-top anti-Japan dramas
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's television regulator has ordered a crackdown on dramas about the country's battles with Japan during and before World War Two and demanded they be more serious, state media said on Friday, following viewer complaints about ludicrous storylines. Ties have been shadowed for years by what Beijing …
- Jennifer Lopez named Chief Creative Officer of NuvoTV Jethro Nededog - Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - NuvoTV announced that Jennifer Lopez will assume the position of its Chief Creative Officer at its upfront presentation … More »Jennifer Lopez named Chief Creative Officer of NuvoTV
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - NuvoTV announced that Jennifer Lopez will assume the position of its Chief Creative Officer at its upfront presentation for advertisers on Wednesday. Lopez - who owns a stake in the English-language cable network for Latinos and produces programming for the network under her …
'Fashion Police' strike: E! president defends Joan Rivers, demands WGA election Todd Cunningham - Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013By Todd Cunningham LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - E! president Suzanne Kolb on Wednesday sent a letter to eight striking "Fashion Police" writers, defending the show's host … More »'Fashion Police' strike: E! president defends Joan Rivers, demands WGA election
By Todd Cunningham LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - E! president Suzanne Kolb on Wednesday sent a letter to eight striking "Fashion Police" writers, defending the show's host Joan Rivers and insisting on a sanctioned election before it would come to the negotiating table. The writers have been on strike since April 17, after …
Civil rights group calling for 'Modern Family' gay wedding: Marry Cam and Mitch! Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The American Civil Liberties Union has finally weighed in on the topic that's been weighing on the national consciousness … More »Civil rights group calling for 'Modern Family' gay wedding: Marry Cam and Mitch!
By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The American Civil Liberties Union has finally weighed in on the topic that's been weighing on the national consciousness for far too long: Whether Mitchell and Cameron from "Modern Family" should tie the knot. The civil-rights group launched a campaign Wednesday urging the public …
'Big Bang Theory' meets 'Star Trek' Jethro Nededog - Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.Com) - Bazinga! It really seems like a partnership made in geek heaven. Warner Bros. and CBS Consumer products has formed a merchandising … More »'Big Bang Theory' meets 'Star Trek'
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.Com) - Bazinga! It really seems like a partnership made in geek heaven. Warner Bros. and CBS Consumer products has formed a merchandising alliance between hit comedy, "The Big Bang Theory" and "Star Trek," as well as DC Comics. Under the deals, it is producing a limited-edition collection …
- Amazon Prime subscribers are binging on 'Justified,' 'The Good Wife' Brent Lang - Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Amazon provided more evidence of online binge viewing habits Wednesday when it disclosed subscribers' ravenous appetite for … More »Amazon Prime subscribers are binging on 'Justified,' 'The Good Wife'
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Amazon provided more evidence of online binge viewing habits Wednesday when it disclosed subscribers' ravenous appetite for episodes of "Justified" and "The Good Wife." According to the online giant, Amazon Prime subscribers tend to watch whole seasons of these shows within two …
Singer Shakira will leave NBC's 'The Voice' after season Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Shakira will leave NBC's television singing competition program "The Voice" after only one season as a judge in order to spend more … More »Singer Shakira will leave NBC's 'The Voice' after season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Shakira will leave NBC's television singing competition program "The Voice" after only one season as a judge in order to spend more time with her family. The Colombian singer told entertainment news outlet "Access Hollywood" after Tuesday's episode of "The Voice" that she wanted to spend …
- CBS upfront: Trying not to be smug, taking digs at NBC's 'Drama' Tim Molloy - Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013
(Strong language in second paragraph) By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - CBS tried not to look "smug" Wednesday as it told advertisers a simple story: We're No. 1. … More »CBS upfront: Trying not to be smug, taking digs at NBC's 'Drama'
(Strong language in second paragraph) By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - CBS tried not to look "smug" Wednesday as it told advertisers a simple story: We're No. 1. The network delivered its upfront presentation to ad buyers a day after ABC's Jimmy Kimmel called CBS executives "smug motherf-----s" at his own network's …
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