February 19, 2007
Mr. Liotta regrets . . .
Ray Liotta's DWI bust over the weekend is already having reprecussions. Here's the to-the-point email that went out this a.m. fro, "The View":
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February 18, 2007
Star Search
Antonella Barba, the “American Idol” semi-finalist from Point Pleasant, N.J., has suddenly emerged as the favorite, according to Yahoo Buzz.
The Yahoo search count cannot predict how people will vote when the competition resumes tomorrow — but it is a reliable gauge of which singers have caught the eye of the audience most likely to vote.
Here is a list of the top 24 in order of most searches done on Yahoo!
1. Antonella Barba, Point Pleasant, N.J. She didn’t bring the most searches from the New York audition (that honor belonged to the bearded Sean Michel), but natural talent and not Machiavellian techniques (per Simon’s rec), got her into the top. Um, plus the bikini.
2. Chris Sligh, Greenville, S.C. Will he get his chance to make David Hasselhoff cry? His curly mop and dry wit have made him popular among his fellow competitors and the public.
3. Sundance Jason Head, Porter, Texas. He aced the Memphis auditions, then biffed Hollywood … but still managed to score a seat. Besides checking his musical lineage, people may be searching for Sundance to see how he got so lucky.
4. Paul Kim, Saratoga , Calif.
5. Sanjaya Malakar, Federal Way, Wash.
6. Blake Lewis, Bothel , Wash.
7. Jordin Sparks, Glendale, Ariz.
8. Chris Richardson, Chesapeake, Va.
9. Leslie Hunt, Chicago, Ill.
10. Melinda Doolittle, Brentwood, Tenn.
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February 15, 2007
So You Want to be a Star: Reality TV Tryouts (Part 5)
How to get your 15 seconds of fame.
New Show
“Oprah Winfrey’s The Big Give”
Like God, Oprah calls us serve. She’s looking for people who will “stop at nothing to do the right thing” -– and want to be followed around for a primetime series.
When: March 7 at 9 a.m.
Where: The Manhattan Center’s Grand Ballroom
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February 14, 2007
What if ...
… Wrestling and "SpongeBob" (and other cartoons) had never been invented. Here’s what this week’s cable TV ratings would look like.
Mr. Monk bags the top spot2. “Montana Sky” (Lifetime) 4,767,000
3. “Jump In!” (Disney) 3,731,000
4. “Hannah Montana” (Disney) 3,695,000
5. “Ned Declassified” (Nick) 3,694,000
6. “Psych” (USA) 3,600,000
7. “Ned Declassified” (Nick) 3,588,000
8. “Drake & Josh” (Nick) 3,513,000
9. “Hannah Montana” (Disney) 3,456,000
10. “Drake & Josh” (Nick) 3,432,000
From Nielsen Media Research
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February 13, 2007
When TV is not Enough: DVD Releases
It’s like reruns, without the commercials: TV series released on DVD today.
“Beauty and the Beast” Season One
Linda Hamilton’s Catherine has one up on Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw when comparing who dated the biggest beast in New York. And he lived in a sewer – not those renovated, exposed-brick sewers, but the New York sewers of 1987.
“The Hills” Season One
Like, ohmigosh. “The Hills” gave L.C. a spin-off from “Laguna Beach,” which was originally an “O.C.” rip-off. Relive those tense first moments at Teen Vogue.
“Zoey 101” Season One
Britney Spears’ kid sister, Jamie Lynn, gets her own series. And unlike her sister’s show, Jamie’s doesn’t use night-vision shots. Or force us to watch Federline.
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Scariest press release of the day
** CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES **
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Cops Rock
CBS seems to have the police beat covered: It captured the top five cop shows for the week of Feb. 5 - 11. NBC's "Law and Order: SVU" nabbed sixth and Fox's "Bones" took seventh.
From Nielsen Media Research
2. "CSI: Miami" (CBS) 18,427,000
3. "Criminal Minds" (CBS) 16,274,000
4. "NCIS" (CBS) 16,162,000
5. "CSI: NY" (CBS) 14,972,000
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"Idol" Sings: Top Ten Prime-Time Network Shows
Ratings for Feb. 5 - 11, 2007
From Nielsen Media Research
"Idol" stays on top.2. "American Idol" Wednesday (FOX) 27,909,000
3. "Grey's Anatomy" Thursday (ABC) 25,197,000
4. "House" (FOX) 24,877,000
5. "CSI" (CBS) 22,522,000
6. Grammy Awards (CBS) 20,058,000
7. "CSI: Miami" (CBS) 18,427,000
8. (tie)"Desperate Housewives" (ABC) 18,101,000
8. (tie) "Two and a Half Men" (CBS) 17,681,000
10. "Deal or no Deal" Monday (NBC) 17,413,000
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February 12, 2007
So You Want to be a Star: Reality TV Tryouts (Part 4)
How to get your 15 seconds of fame.
New Show
“Hottest Mom in America”
Creep out the country by revealing your Oedipal complex. Or maybe moms are the ones who are supposed to think they're hot. Either way, this show is looking for hot, confident mamas.
When: Feb. 14 through March 14
How: Upload videos of your hot self (or your hot mom) at www.hottestmomsonline.com. And no nude moms allowed.
“Who’s Wedding is it Anyway?”
If you have at least $25,000 to blow on a wedding through April 30, you can get all sorts of help from The Knot’s experts. For info on sending in your story, go to realitytvlinks.com or e-mail your name, date, budget, story, details about your dream wedding and why you think you should be chosen to stevens@trueentertainment.net.
“So You Think You Can Dance”
“American Idol” for dancers returns.
When: March 1 -3
Where: The Manhattan Center Theatre, 311 West 34th St.
For more info: fox.com/dance
“Last Comic Standing”
NBC’s now-you-see-it-now-it’s-on-Bravo hunt for comedians is back.
When: March 21, 9 a.m.
Where: Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St.
For more info: Call the “Last Comic Standing” hotline, (818) 840-7667.
“Next Stop: New You”
Lifetime is looking for women from the NYC metro area with interesting careers, hobbies or personal stories to follow around for a week. The chosen ones get a makeover.
When: Filming would take place inside the home for a week in March or April.
For more info: e-mail aframecasting@yahoo.com
New Show
“Fix My Husband”
Apparently, this reality show isn’t offering to “fix” husbands like you’d fix your pets, but in the sense that your spouse is broken in the romance department. Call 917-678-9996 or go to abc.go.com for more details.
Pilot
title tba
A pilot shooting for MTV is in search of rappers to rap about their lives. They’re looking for 10 males and/or females, so call your friends.
For more info: www.castingaudition.com
New Show
title tba
A new reality show is looking for a host to interview artists. Male or female. Must speak Spanish.
For more info: www.castingaudition.com
"How Do I Look"
The Style Network's makeover show wants to find the worst-dressed New Yorkers in the publishing world.
E-mail the following info to JBandemer@eentertainment.com:
- Contact info
- Photo of makeover candidate
- Detailed reason why this person is so hideous-looking, you feel compelled to intervene.
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