TV and Movie News (page 957)

Fitting: Rihanna, Chris Brown, Drake Top MTV Video Music Award Nominations
July 31, 2012 @ 11:06 am PST    MTV Video Music Awards     Sean Comer    
There's something epic to be done with Drake, Chris Brown and Rihanna netting a bunch of VMA nominations among themselves. It could even distract from wondering why MTV bothers pretending it's a network that still gives half a crap about music.

Michael Douglas, Matt Damon Begin HBO's Liberace Biopic
July 31, 2012 @ 10:46 am PST    Magic Mike, Wall Street, Good Will Hunting, Romancing the Stone, The Ghost and the Darkness, Rounders     Sean Comer    
What our favorite stars endure for their art. It's enough to see the transformation of Michael Douglas and Matt Damon to play, respectively, Liberace and his lover in HBO's "Behind the Candelabra." But guess what the script demands the two Oscar winners do more than once. Damon himself was still a bit dumbstruck.

'American Idol' Looking at Nick Jonas and Pharrell for Judging Spot
July 31, 2012 @ 1:41 am PST    American Idol, The X Factor     Andy Neuenschwander    
Nick Jonas and Pharrell are possibilities to join Mariah Carey at the judges' table for next season of "American Idol," but there are other options too. Find out more here.

You Won't Believe How Much Paul McCartney Made for His Olympics Performance
July 31, 2012 @ 1:20 am PST    The 2012 Summer Olympics     Andy Neuenschwander    
We have seen some pretty big paydays for musicians over the years when they perform at big events, but Paul McCartney's payment for his performance at the Olympics Opening Ceremony was truly shocking. How much did he make? Find out here.

Pitbull 'Exiled' to Alaska After Internet Prank Succeeds
July 30, 2012 @ 11:34 pm PST    The Grammys     Andy Neuenschwander    
Could it be? Is Pitbull actually a really cool guy? He certainly took a pretty epic Internet prank in stride, heading to Alaska without complaint.

'The Big C' Renewed for One More Season Before Cancellation
July 30, 2012 @ 11:00 pm PST    The Big C     Andy Neuenschwander    
Looks like "The Big C" is on its last leg, and looking to go out with a final season. It'll be a short one, though, so get your viewing in while you can.

NBC Fail: Olympics Opening Ceremony Segment Honoring Terror Victims Cut from Broadcast
July 30, 2012 @ 9:49 pm PST    The 2012 Summer Olympics     Andy Neuenschwander    
In a year in which it's already getting criticized for its broadcast practices, NBC has failed yet again by cutting out a piece of the opening ceremony at the Olympics... a piece that was intended to honor victims of the terrorist attack in London. Watch it here.

Star-Studded 'The Butler' Adds 'True Blood' Actor to its Impressive Cast
July 30, 2012 @ 9:41 pm PST    True Blood, The Help, Secretariat     Shannon Keirnan    
'The Butler' adds yet another major name to its cast with the addition of 'True Blood' actor. Who will be lucky enough to be staring alongside Oprah?

Is 'Dexter' Nearing the End?
July 30, 2012 @ 9:04 pm PST    Dexter     Shannon Keirnan    
As "Dexter" enters its seventh and reportedly second-to-last season, talk begins about extending the show's run.

First Video From 'The Wolverine' Showcases POW Set
July 30, 2012 @ 9:01 pm PST    X-Men Origins: Wolverine     Sean Comer    
Sure, it's heavy on fans gushing over Hugh Jackman. But still, it's a first look at production on 20th Century Fox's "The Wolverine." Directed by James Mangold, the latest X-Men installment is shooting on a beach near Kurnell, Australia, doubling as a Japanese POW camp.