TV and Movie News (page 1417)

Pia Toscano's Post 'American Idol' Plans: Are Movies In Her Future?
April 08, 2011 @ 5:00 am PST    American Idol     Andy Neuenschwander    

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched last night's "American Idol" yet, you might want to skip this article. But really, if you haven't watched last night's "American Idol" yet, you should probably just avoid the internet entirely.

Why? Because fan favorite Pia Toscano was eliminated on Thursday night. It was a shocking move, and even Jennifer Lopez admitted that she was surprised at the result.

Psych! Alec Baldwin Pulls a 180, Says He Wants 'Five More Seasons' of '30 Rock'
April 07, 2011 @ 5:54 pm PST    30 Rock     Andy Neuenschwander    

It's only been one day since Alec Baldwin announced the end of "30 Rock" to the world in the form of a comment to New York Magazine, yet the Emmy-winning actor has already done an about-face.

In a blog written by Baldwin on Huffington Post, the actor noted: "I hope '30 Rock' goes on forever. Or at least as long as everyone involved desires."

Baldwin qualified that statement, however, by saying that his days on network TV "may be numbered.

Survey Says...More Anne Hathaway, Less James Franco at the Oscars
April 07, 2011 @ 5:54 pm PST    The Academy Awards     Andy Neuenschwander    

There has been a lot of talk since the Oscars about James Franco's performance as host, but all of it has been subjective opinion. If we're going to get to the heart of the matter, we need a highly scientific study.

Well, thanks to Q & A Research, a firm based in San Francisco, we have just that. Q & A conducted a national survey and found that 36 percent of respondents gave Anne Hathaway a "very good" or "excellent" rating, while just 19 percent gave the same ratings to James Franco.

'Jersey Shore' Spin-Off: Snooki and Jwoww Get Their Own Show
April 07, 2011 @ 5:50 pm PST    Jersey Shore     Andy Neuenschwander    

It looks like Pauly D won't be the only "Jersey Shore" star getting a spin-off show. According to  Reuters, it's official - Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Jenni "Jwoww" Farley will be teaming up for their own brand-new reality show in the near future. MTV has already ordered twelve episodes of the Snooki/Jwoww spin-off, which is yet to be named.

The tearful goodbye shared between Jwoww and Snooki at the end of the season three finale will tell you how close these two have become since shooting began on "Jersey Shore.

'16 & Pregnant' Star Lives in Fear After Assault
April 07, 2011 @ 3:46 pm PST    16 and Pregnant     Elizabeth Sexton    

No need to wait mid-season to pull out the crazy or drama.

Staying true to early blooming, MTV’s ’16 & Pregnant’ is taking on the serious issue of domestic violence before the show even begins.

As TMZ reports a new star of the show, Jennifer Del Rio, is living in fear of the father of her twins.

After a recent assault, Del Rio, 17, has requested a restraining order against 19 year-old Josh Smith.

Yidio Exclusive: 'Foodcrafters' Host Aida Mollenkamp Helps You Find Your Next Food Adventure
April 07, 2011 @ 3:38 pm PST    FoodCrafters, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Top Chef, Iron Chef America     Richard Sharp    

From the masterful culinary travelogues on the Travel Channel's “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations,” to eighteen different “Top Chef” spinoffs and knock-offs, to a brand new Cooking Channel programming round-the-clock food shows, there’s no question - foodie TV is in its heyday.

One of the youngest and most exciting (not to mention attractive) players in this burgeoning industry is Aida Mollenkamp, the 31-year-old chef/writer/host of “Foodcrafters,” a Cooking Channel show that explores the relationship between local producers, your

Is Darren Criss Pushing for a Spin-Off?
April 07, 2011 @ 3:10 pm PST    Glee     Elizabeth Sexton    

Can a show get so big – with so many talented stars – that a spin-off is absolutely necessary?

On Monday, “Glee” star Darren Criss responded to idea and the possibility of an additional run for his character, Blaine.

“Hey, I’m just happy to be invited to the party,” Darren told Access Hollywood at the Oxygen upfront presentation in New York.

Rent the 'Jersey Shore' House...For $2,500 a Night!
April 07, 2011 @ 3:09 pm PST    Jersey Shore     Andy Neuenschwander    

"GTL" stands for "Gym, Tan, Laundry"...but if you want to live in the "Jersey Shore" house yourself, "GTL" would have to stand for "Gym, Tan, Lay down a bunch of money on rental costs."

Here's the deal: if you've ever dreamt of living in the "Jersey Shore" house, emulating the GTL lifestyle, and fist-pumping your way through the summer, you can! But it's going to cost you.

The Top 10 Reasons BET's 'The Game' Star Tia Mowry is Excited to be Preggars
April 07, 2011 @ 3:08 pm PST    The Game, Sister, Sister     Elizabeth Sexton    

As Tia Mowry’s ‘The Game’ character, Melanie, comes down with baby fever while struggling through fertility issues, Mowry shared a look at why she’s super excited to be pregnant in real life.

As UsWeekly reported back in January, Mowry is expecting a child in on July 3rd.

Her pregnancy will be documented on a new reality show this summer for The Style Network.

Flaming Bras? Meat? Bubbles? What Will Lady Gaga Wear at the MuchMusic Awards?
April 07, 2011 @ 2:56 pm PST    The Grammys     Elizabeth Sexton    

You’ve heard of the old-school feminist act of bra burning, right?

Now, imagine if someone was actually wearing it at the same time.

During the MuchMusic Awards in 2009, Lady Gaga graced the stage in thee hottest lingerie: her bra shot flames.

As the singer returns to Canada’s biggest awards show, fans wonder what she’ll wear – and if she’ll leave the egg at home.