TV and Movie News (page 1286)

Report: J. Lo Coming Back to 'American Idol' for $20M
August 02, 2011 @ 6:44 am PST    American Idol     Richard Sharp    
"American Idol" fans worried that J. Lo's divorce with Marc Anthony would negatively effect her decision to return to the show as a judge next season can apparently stop worrying. According to sources cited by The Wrap, Jennifer Lopez has signed on for another season of the popular Fox show, and will be bringing in substantially more scratch to boot. According to the site, "The pop star will be returning to the singing competition with a contract with the Fox Broadcasting Network that's 'a smidge over' $20 million."

VIDEO: An Angry Harrison Ford Tears Papa Smurf's Head Off
August 02, 2011 @ 5:19 am PST    Cowboys and Aliens, The Smurfs, Conan     Andy Neuenschwander    
Harrison Ford is one of those guys that's always cool and collected, whether he's being himself or playing one of his characters. But there's one thing that gets Ford angry: those little blue bastard Smurfs. Ford came on "Conan" last night to discuss the weekend, which saw his film "Cowboys and Aliens" practically tying for first place at the box office with "The Smurfs," and things got pretty ugly for Papa Smurf.

'Breaking Bad' to Likely End After Season 5, Possibly Switch Networks
August 02, 2011 @ 5:11 am PST    Breaking Bad, Mad Men     Andy Neuenschwander    
With the incredible success of "Breaking Bad" over the past few seasons (and into the fourth), it's hard to imagine the show calling any network other than AMC, which nurtured the show into the powerhouse drama it is today. However, there's a distinct possibility that the show could move. Oh, and it could be over next year, too.

'Hell's Kitchen' Season 9, Episode 5 '13 Chefs Compete' Recap
August 02, 2011 @ 5:09 am PST    Hell's Kitchen     Andy Neuenschwander    
Last week saw cursing in the kitchen that, for once, wasn't coming from Chef Ramsay, and the elimination of Chino. Finally. Man, that guy is a terrible chef. Elise, Carrie and Monterrey just barely dodged a bullet...will they survive this week?

'Friday Night Lights' Movie Confirmed by Peter Berg
August 01, 2011 @ 5:38 pm PST    Friday Night Lights, Friday Night Lights     Andy Neuenschwander    
There's been a lot of buzz about a "Friday Night Lights" movie since the series ended this year, but it's all been just a bunch of rumors and hearsay. Until now, that is. According to Deadline, EP Peter Berg has confirmed that an "FNL" movie is in fact in the works. Berg stated that the script is currently being written and everything is on track for a start date sometime in 2012.

Darren Criss Succeeding Daniel Radcliffe Without Really Trying
August 01, 2011 @ 3:33 pm PST    Glee, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I     Morgan Glennon    
This will be a familiar sight: "Glee" star Darren Criss stepping into a role once played by "Harry Potter" acting wiz Daniel Radcliffe. For three weeks in January, Criss will be filling in the dancing shoes previously worn by Radcliffe in Broadway's hit musical "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying."

Lady Gaga to Tim Gunn: Stop Making Fun of Hillary Clinton!
August 01, 2011 @ 3:23 pm PST    Project Runway, The View, Lopez Tonight     Andy Neuenschwander    
In a recent appearance on "The View," Gaga had some things to say about "Project Runway" mentor Timm Gunn, after he bashed Hillary Clinton. "He's being a bully. I think Hillary Clinton has more important things to think about than her hemline," she said.

Miley Cyrus Supports Gay Marriage With New Tattoo
August 01, 2011 @ 1:00 pm PST    Hannah Montana     Elizabeth Sexton    
Miley Cyrus flashed a new tattoo on Friday in support of Equal Marriage. However, not all her fans were pleased with the statement. Cyrus took to Twitter to defend her position with fellow Christians. "All LOVE is equal," she first tweeted, along with a picture featuring an equal sign on her ring finger.

'True Blood' Season 4, Episode 6 Recap - 'I Wish I Was the Moon'
August 01, 2011 @ 11:18 am PST    True Blood     Britt Ashley    
Eric and Sookie are making out all over the living room. Finally!! Clothes are flying off, amnesiac love declarations are being made, and just when they're really getting into it Bill shows up and ruins everything. Per usual. Although, he is obviously taken aback when he realizes Eric truly has no idea who he is, Bill slaps the silver on him anyway and throws him in vampire jail against Sookie's many protests.

Yidio Video of the Day: MTV Turns 30 Edition
August 01, 2011 @ 10:47 am PST    MTV News, Teen Mom, Twilight, Teen Wolf     Richard Sharp    
Believe it or not, friends, 30 years ago today, the station you now know as MTV was launched. At the time, it stood for music television, and instead of showing you how Snooki smushes 24/7, they introduced this novel and wonderful concept called the "music video." Just so you don't think we're smoking the wacky tobaccky, here's proof we dug up from a time capsule we found called a "YouTube."