NBC Taps ‘Glee’ Star to Host Game Show
NBC has cast an Emmy Award-winning actress from Fox’s “Glee” to host a new game show. TheWrap.com reports that Jane Lynch, who won an Emmy in 2010 and a Golden Globe in 2011 for her work on the Fox series,…
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John Stamos Joins NBC Project
Veteran actor John Stamos, known for a long string of TV appearances including starring roles on the ABC sitcom “Full House” and the NBC drama series “ER,” now has a new job at NBC. Deadline.com reports that Stamos has joined…
Emmy-Winning TV Writer Killed by Out-of-Control Truck
An Emmy Award-winning television writer was killed by an out-of-control pickup truck in Brooklyn, N.Y., reports the New York Post. Martha Atwater, 48, had just bought cookies at the Bagel Cafe when the black Honda Ridgeline jumped the curb, pinning…
Even Before Seth MacFarlane Sang His Tribute to Actress’ Breasts, Anne Hathaway’s Appearance on the Red Carpet Got Her Nipples Their Own Twitter Account
Oh, those snarky Aussies. Here’s a headline from the Australian newspaper The Herald Sun this morning: "Breast Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway’s nipples get Twitter account." Says the story, "All eyes were on what Best Supporting Actress winner Anne Hathaway was…
Early Reviews of Seth MacFarlane-Hosted Oscarcast Are Mixed: USA Today Says: ‘This may be the first time [we’ve] ever seen a host use the awards to audition for his own variety show.’ THR Says: ‘MacFarlane did better than one would have wagered.’
The early reviews of Sunday night’s telecast of the 85th Annual Academy Awards, hosted by Seth MacFarlane, are in, and the results are mixed. Robert Bianco, the TV critic at USA Today, wrote, “Oscars fans have seen a lot over…
Here’s a Printable Ballot For You To Pick Your Choices for the Oscars Tonight. You Can Also Print Out Another Ballot that Has the Choices Of Our Own Expert, TVWeek Open Mic Blogger Chuck Ross
[NOTE: IF YOU’RE HAVING TROUBLE PRINTING OUT EITHER BALLOT, ONCE THE BALLOT APPEARS ON YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN JUST HIT CONTROL P.] It’s time for the Oscars, and we’ve got your last minute printable ballot. It lists all the nominees and…
Three NBC Shows Sink to Historic Lows
Three NBC series fell to all-time ratings lows in the key 18-49 demo Thursday night, based on Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “Community,” “Parks and Recreation” — the first of two back-to-back episodes — and “1600 Penn” all dipped to…
Cameraman Seriously Injured on ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Set — Third Major Accident This Year on a TV Shoot
A cameraman working on the CBS drama series “NCIS: Los Angeles” was seriously injured on the set Thursday night, Nellie Andreeva reports on Deadline.com. “I’ve learned that a steadicam operator was pinned against something last night, suffering serious injuries,” Andreeva…
‘3rd Rock’ Star Joins Chuck Lorre’s New CBS Comedy
Chuck Lorre is loading up on talent for his new CBS sitcom project. Deadline.com reports that the multicamera project, “Mom,” has added French Stewart, best known for his long run on “3rd Rock from the Sun.” “The project, which Lorre…
Costume Designers Awards a Loose, Fitting Affair
Hollywood managed to squeeze into one more awards gala before the Oscars — the Costume Designers Guild Awards, held Tuesday at the Beverly Hilton. Let TVWeek Open Mic blogger Hillary Atkin take you inside the event many consider the most…