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Daily Archives : Jul 2, 2009

Katie Holmes to Perform on 100th ‘Dance’ Episode in Judy Garland Tribute

“So You Think You Can Dance” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed Katie Holmes will be performing on the Fox dancing competition in a tribute to Judy Garland to help celebrate the show’s 100th episode, People.com reports. Lythgoe made the confirmation…

‘American Idol’s’ Crying Girl Rejected During Audition

Ashley Ferl, the young girl most known for crying during a performance from “American Idol” finalist Sanjaya Malakar during the competition’s sixth season, auditioned for the Fox series and was rejected, Access Hollywood reports. Ferl, who recently turned 16 and…

The Buzzmakers: Four Shows You Need to Be Watching

The Fourth of July holiday is upon us—and that means it’s time to declare your independence from subpar television. All this week, TVWeek.com has beeb turning the spotlight on some of the small screen’s most promising new series, young shows…

Conan Scores Another Late Night Win, Beating Dave in Viewers and Demos; MJ and Obama Boost ‘Nightline’

"The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien" continued to dominate the late night ratings, notching its fourth straight demographic victory over "Late Show David Letterman" during the week ending June 26. O’Brien also regained his lead over CBS’s "Late Show" among…

‘Jon & Kate’ Drama, Ratings Has Producers Shooting for New Reality

TLC’s “Jon & Kate Plus 8’s” strong recent ratings performances, fueled by real-life marital woes, has other reality TV producers hoping for the same kind of hype, the Hollywood Reporter says.  "You don’t want something to happen like what’s happened…

Examiner Finds David Carradine Died of Asphyxiation, Suicide Ruled Out

A medical examiner has concluded that David Carradine died of asphyxiation last month, the Hollywood Reporter says. Michael Baden, a forensic pathologist hired by Carradine’s family to conduct a follow-up investigation, told Reuters, “The cause of death was asphyxiation, an…

WB Not Into ‘Veronica Mars’ Feature Project, Says Kristin Bell

Warner Bros. has “no enthusiasm” for a feature film based on the cult favorite TV series “Veronica Mars,” EW.com reports. According to the show’s star Kristin Bell, she and creator Rob Thomas pitched the project at Warner Bros. and to…

Best July 4th Fireworks on TV

Basically, besides whatever coverage of local fireworks you have in your city tonight, there are three choices on national TV networks. First choice of TV Critic Robert Bianco of USA Today, is A Capitol Fourth (8 ET/PT), on your local PBS…

Best Live 4th of July Fireworks Shows in the U.S.

Just in time for tonight’s festivities, here’s a list of the 20 best live fireworks shows in the U.S., courtesy Digital City.  Three of the entries were last night (Mount Rushmore; Columbus, Ohio; and Milwaukee) so if you’re in those…

DEA Joins Probe into Michael Jackson’s Death

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration is joining the probe into Michael Jackson’s death, at the request of the Los Angeles Police Dept., the Associated Press says. There have been numerous allegations in the wake of the singer’s death that he…