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Will Former Idols Become Judges Next Season On ‘American Idol’?

It's, actually, not a bad idea
Posted by: Trent on May 22, 2013| 10 Comments

Now that the 12th season of American Idol is over and it finished with dwindling ratings, producers are looking forward to season 13 and are trying to figure out a way to get the show back on track. It was believed that bringing on board a megastar like Mariah Carey would be enough to generate ratings but it now appears that that plan was not at all successful. Vulture is reporting that producers are considering a plan that would bring back former American Idol contestants and/or winners to judge the competition next season. At this point, this report is merely an unsubstantiated rumor but I have to say … the idea doesn’t sound half bad. More »

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Mary Lynn Rajskub Wants To Reprise Her Role As Chloe O’Brian In ’24: Live Another Day’

"I'm hoping to hear soon."
Posted by: Trent on May 21, 2013| 2 Comments

After it was confirmed that Kiefer Sutherland signed on to reprise the lead role of Jack Bauer in the forthcoming limited series 24: Live Another Day it was reported that 24 producers are hoping to bring back the original cast and writing staff for the show. Today we learn that Mary Lynn Rajskub, the actress who brilliant brought 24‘s Chloe O’Brian to life, is anxious to reprise her role on Live Another Day … the only problem is that she hasn’t been approached by producers yet. Mary Lynn was a guest on Conan and she was asked about her possible return to 24. Click below to see what she had to say. More »

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It’s Official! Kelly Rowland & Paulina Rubio Join ‘The X Factor’ Season 3

They Join Demi Lovato & Simon Cowell on the Judging Panel
Posted by: Trent on May 21, 2013| 9 Comments

Yesterday we learned that singers Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio were in talks to join the forthcoming 3rd season of The X Factor as new judges and today we learn that they have officially signed on to the show. Show creator Simon Cowell will be joined by returning judge Demi Lovato as well as Kelly and Paulina on the judges panel in an effort to revitalize the not-very-successful singing competition show. As you may recall, our dear Britney Spears was brought on board last year to give the show new life … a plan that had marginal success. Will the addition of Kelly and Paulina do enough to save the show? HMMM. More »

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First Look: Jennifer Lawrence Is Reprising Her ‘X-Men’ Role In ‘Days Of Future Past’

The Return Of Mystique
Posted by: Shannon on May 20, 2013| 1 Comment

Over the last few months we’ve been hearing news here and there about the upcoming X-Men sequel, Days of Future Past. Halle Berry is reprising her role as Storm (to the disappointment of many, many people), and Hugh Jackman will be returning as Wolverine, along with Nicholas Hoult who played the young Beast in X-Men: First Class. Today director Bryan Singer tweeted the first look at Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence rocking the blue Mystique costume, as she’ll also be reprising her role in the upcoming movie. Click inside for more!
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Kelly Rowland In Talks To Judge On ‘The X Factor’

Paulina Rubio Is Also Close To Signing A Deal
Posted by: Shannon on May 20, 2013| 1 Comment
2013 Billboard Music Awards

Back in January we heard rumors about Britney Spears quitting her role as a judge on Fox’s The X Factor to focus on new music. Now that we know Britney is headed to Las Vegas, and working on her new album (and that L.A. Reid officially left the show) we know for a fact that The X Factor is looking for some new judges. Word is, they’re very close to signing Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio to the show. Click inside to learn more!
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Drake Joins The Cast Of ‘Anchorman: The Legend Continues’

These Afros Are Sooo Appropriate
Posted by: Shannon on May 20, 2013| 3 Comments

Yaaasssss! Last week we heard the awesome news that Kanye West (AKA Young Yeezus) had joined the cast of Anchorman: The Legend Continues. But wait– there are more rappers! Drizzy Drake was recently photographed on set, and now I really, really can’t wait for this movie! I mean, the thought of him being in a film like this isn’t quite as shocking as Kanye‘s casting; many of us still refer to Drake as ‘Jimmy from Degrassi.’ But this is still hilarious. Click inside to learn more!
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Leonardo DiCaprio And David O. Russell Team Up On JFK Conspiracy Movie

'Legacy Of Secrecy'
Posted by: Shannon on May 18, 2013| 1 Comment
Leonardo DiCaprio at the photocall for 'The Great Gatsby' at The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals

A little while back we heard that Leonardo DiCaprio was planning to take a break from acting. Since then we’ve heard reports of Leo‘s name coming up for some big roles, and now we’re learning that he’s been working on a JFK conspiracy movie for some time. He could still, presumably take his long break from acting since these projects are only in the beginning stages, but in the meantime, I plan to start getting excited about this upcoming work. Silver Linings Playbook director David O. Russell is now officially directing and writing the script for Leo‘s project, Legacy Of Secrecy based on the book by Lamar Waldron and Thom Hartmann. Click inside to learn more!
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Fox Hopes To Reunite The Original Cast & Writing Staff For ’24: Live Another Day’

No Chloe? No '24'!
Posted by: Trent on May 17, 2013| 1 Comment

Earlier this week we learned the AMAZING NEWS that Kiefer Sutherland has signed on to star in the upcoming limited series reboot 24: Live Another Day, due out next year … but what about the rest of the cast? And the original writing staff, for that matter? Well, we learn today that producers of the show are working REALLY HARD to bring back AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE from the original writing staff AND cast to reprise their jobs/roles on the new season of 24 … which can only mean that OMG THE SHOW IS GOING TO RULE ALL! More »

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Watch: CBS Previews Their New Series ‘The Crazy Ones’ Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar & Robin Williams

Behind the Scenes
Posted by: Trent on May 16, 2013| 3 Comments
SMG back on TV

Back in January we learned that Sarah Michelle Gellar is making her return to network TV. In February, we learned she signed on to do a sitcom with comedian Robin Williams and in April we saw a cute photo of SMG and Williams fooling around on the set of their new CBS show The Crazy Ones. Today we get to see the pair in action in a just-released promo video that takes us on set and behind the scenes of this new series. Check out the embed above to see scenes from the show, interviews with some of the cast and behind the scenes action from the set. Honestly, I’m not sure that this is the kind of show that will appeal to me but … I love me some SMG so I’m willing to give it a shot when it premieres this Fall. What do y’all think of The Crazy Ones based on this preview? Are you intrigued?

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HBO Picks Up A Gay ‘Sex And The City’-Type Show Starring Jonathan Groff

YES!
Posted by: Trent on May 15, 2013| 4 Comments

Last month we learned that HBO was producing a new Sex and the City-type show that features gay men and today we learn that the show has officially been picked up by the network. Broadway-turned-TV star Jonthan Groff will be the lead character on this new as-yet untitled TV show … which sounds really good to me. I’ve enjoyed Groff‘s work on both Broadway and on TV so I’m really looking forward to his attempt at starring on a show of his own. Click below to learn more about this new series. More »

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