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Daily Archives : Dec 2, 2011

Making a Mockery of ‘The X-Factor.’ By Betraying Himself, Simon Cowell Let Down Two Talented Singers and, Ultimately, Betrayed Us, the Viewers

TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross can’t believe how Simon Cowell screwed up on-air recently, making a mockery of his own show, "The X-Factor." Click here to see why Ross is so pissed at Cowell.

Verizon Told to Stop Running Ad

Verizon Communications was told to discontinue running an ad after a complaint was filed that challenges a claim in the ad, Multichannel News reports. Acting on a complaint by Comcast, the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business…

Veteran Children’s Talent Manager Arrested on Suspicion of Molesting Client

A children’s talent manager whose clients have appeared on television shows such as Nickelodeon’s "iCarly" and Disney Channel’s "Good Luck Charlie" has been arrested on suspicion of molesting a client, reports the Los Angeles Times. Martin Weiss was arrested Tuesday…

Big-Budget Western/Sci-Fi Movie Triggers Lawsuit

The producers of a big-budget Western/science-fiction movie have been sued by the author of a story with the same name, who says they stole his idea, Deadline.com reports. The 2011 release “Cowboys & Aliens” is the focal point of the…

Jimmy Fallon Show’s Michele Bachmann/’Lyin’ Ass Bitch’ Controversy Spills Over Onto Internet

Questlove, the drummer in the house band for NBC’s "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," said he blocked 3,500 Twitter followers after his band gave Michele Bachmann a rude welcome by introducing her with the 1985 song "Lyin’ Ass Bitch," reports…

Video: 40th Anniversary of ‘The Waltons’ Marked by Cast Reunion on ‘Today’

Farcical Misfortune on ‘The X-Factor.’ By Betraying Himself, Simon Cowell Let Down Two Talented Singers and, Ultimately, Betrayed Us, the Viewers

I like Simon Cowell. As the only consistent truth-teller on “American Idol,” millions of us got used to his reflecting a lot of what we felt about various contestants. And he didn’t mince words when delivering his opinions. Unfortunately, the…

Fox Rolls Out Plans for Return of ‘Idol,’ Debuts of Kiefer Sutherland Drama and Other New Shows

The hit singing competition "American Idol" will return on Fox with a two-night premiere starting Wednesday, Jan. 18, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog. Fox has also scheduled the debut of Kiefer Sutherland’s new drama, "Touch," for Monday,…

Nickelodeon Greenlights Series, Announces Third Installment in TV Movie Franchise

Nickelodeon has given a 20-episode series order and announced a third movie in a franchise that began as a series of YouTube posts, Deadline.com reports. The "Fred" franchise, which started as a series of YouTube movies from teen comic Lucas…

‘Hot in Cleveland’ Cools Off

The third-season debut of TV Land’s "Hot in Cleveland" marked the show’s lowest-rated premiere, with just 1.9 million total viewers watching the program Wednesday night, reports Deadline.com. That represents a decline of almost 1 million viewers from the previous year,…