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Veronica Santiago and Neil Estep review Hairspray, Chuck & Larry, and Premonition in this episode of FilmCrunch.
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More Bad Press for Miley Cyrus

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Cable, Gossip

Miley CyrusIt’s a long way down from the top of the pedestal, and young tween idol is finding out just how tough that topple can be.

Rock ‘n roll group Lustra has fingered Cyrus for borrowing a little too heftily from their song “Scotty Doesn’t Know” (from the Eurotrip soundtrack) for her tune “Rockstar.”

“Although we are very flattered that Ms. Cyrus took this route, we would have preferred some credit,” guitarist Nick Cloutman told the press. The band, according to Cloutman, is “considering various options to rectify this situation.” As far as I can see, all those options will probably melt down into just one: a very quiet and tidy little settlement - anything to stop the bad reports in the media.

“She doesn’t write the songs - she sings them. We have referred this to ,” one of Miley’s reps responded to the news. And Disney, make no mistake, has the best lawyers money can buy. 

Read More | AOL

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Top Chef Chicago: Andrew Gets a Raw Deal

Posted by Jacci Lewis
Categories: Drama, Food & Home, Prime Time, Reality, Bravo, Cable, Top Chef, Editorial, News

Top Chef Andrew OutIf three previous seasons of have taught contestants anything, it is that you always have to follow the judges’ rules for each challenge. If you don’t, you are the most likely target to be sent packing. In Top Chef, taste is subjective. So all things being equal, the rules are the deal breaker.

Andrew is the latest chef to learn that lesson the hard way. His over-confident attempt to create a healthy sushi box lunch for Chicago cops (???) fell flat with the judges, both because it didn’t taste very good and also because it was missing a food group required for the challenge.

The spastic 30-year-old New York sous chef joins Nikki who went home last week after her ineffectual role in the “Wedding Wars” episode. That leaves just six chefs left to fight it out for this season’s title.

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Celebrity Rehab’s Next Rumored Lineup

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, Renewals, Rumors

Heidi FleissGiven all the controversy - and attention - garnered last season, it was only a matter of time before a new installment was greenlighted.

According to the New York Post, stars who may seize the opportunity to get some help include pop singer , basketball star Dennis Rodman, Skid Row musician Sebastian Bach and former madam Heidi Fleiss.  Although some of these names could clearly benefit from the program, would not comment on any of the casting rumors.

Production on the next season of Rehab is scheduled to begin in June.

Read More | New York Post

Preview Denise Richards’ New Reality Show

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, Video

The same man who helped create is now responsible for another stellar production.  At the end of this month, Ryan Seacrest and E! will introduce their latest gem: Denise Richards: It’s Complicated.

Here is how the cable network describes the former Bond girl’s project:

“Opening up her life for the first time Denise Richards lays it all on the line. Follow the high-profile star as she navigates Hollywood, romance and motherhood after a tumultuous year in the tabloids.”


Now who’s going to follow me as I try to navigate this contrived mess?  (Note to Seacrest:  Stick to hosting.)

Complicated premieres May 26 right before the debut of Living Lohan.

Read More | Denise Richards: It's Complicated

Ali Lohan’s New E! Series

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, Gossip, Video

On a day when we should be honoring our country’s fallen soldiers, E! will be celebrating its latest contribution to the reality genre: Living Lohan.

This memorial day, Ali Lohan will show us how bad styling choices can quickly age a 14-year-old girl.  We’ll also see why momma Dina so rightly deserved her recent “Top Mom” award.

In the following clip, we learn that Ali has lofty goals ("I aspire to be like my sister, Lindsay"), strong convictions ("I can’t sing a song I don’t believe in") and the ability to learn from her sibling’s mistakes ("She’s taught me the things to do and not to do").


premieres on May 26.


TV on DVD: May 13, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Late Night, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, BBC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, American Idol, Saturday Night Live, DVD

Here are some of the options available this Tuesday.

A Raisin in the Sun

  • American Idol: Season 6 Finale
  • Backyardigans: High Flying Adventures
  • The Chase (Season 1)
  • Drawn Together (Uncensored) (Season 3)
  • Lovejoy (Season 3)
  • The Magnificent Seven (Complete Series)
  • Mission Impossible (Season 4)
  • A Raisin in the Sun
  • The Rat Patrol (Complete Series)
  • Saturday Night Live (Limited Edition) (Season 3)
  • Shin Chan (Season 1, Part 1)
  • Stargate Infinity (Complete Series)
  • Two and a Half Men (Season 3)

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This Week on TV (5/12-5/18)

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Animation, Award Shows, Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Food & Home, Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Hell's Kitchen, America's Next Top Model, American Idol, Desperate Housewives, ER, Everybody Hates Chris, Medium, My Name Is Earl, The Bachelor, The Hills, The Office

American Gladiators, Rocket and Jet

MONDAY (5/12)
Tonight’s finales: The Hills, Medium, Samantha Who?, The Bachelor

  • American Gladiators (NBC, 8pm):  Season Two premiere includes new gladiators (’Rocket’ and ‘Jet’).  Seriously, how intimidating could a smiling Gladiator be?
  • Bones (FOX, 8pm):  “When the body of an aspiring singer (Ace Young of ) is discovered, Booth and Brennan probe a club’s open-mike night.” Uhh—which one was Ace again?
  • Gossip Girl (CW, 8pm):  “An embarrassed Serena resurrects some troubling old habits as she continues to hide the truth from Dan.” If he only knew she’d been sharing her jeans with three other girls.
  • How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8:30pm):  “Britney Spears returns as Abby, who is now dating Barney.” First Robin Sparkles, now Britney.  I’m not sure if that’s a step up or down for Barney.

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AMC Renews Breaking Bad

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Cable, Editorial, Renewals

Breaking Bad, Bryan CranstonIf you only watch AMC for the occasional classic movie, you’re missing out on so much more.  The channel’s first original drama series, , won the a Golden Globe for Best Drama back in January.  One week later, Breaking Bad was introduced.  And let me assure you, that show is just as worthy of praise as was its predecessor.

The show, created by Vince Gilligan (X-Files), centers around a chemistry teacher (Malcolm in the Middle’s Bryan Cranston) who produces crystal meth on the side.  When he is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he secretly tries to raise funds for his pregnant wife and handicapped son.  Fortunately for fans, the intriguing concept - which ended after only seven episodes - has just been renewed for another thirteen.

Breaking rivals anything that can be seen on the major networks and should satisfy anyone who loves a -esque tone.  Those who weren’t able to watch the drama during its original run should not fret.  You can easily catch up via iTunes before Season Two begins.

Read More | Hollywood Reporter

Stephen Colbert Shines as Webby Winner

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, Cable, Internet

Stephen ColbertComedy Central host won’t be winning a bid in the U.S. Presidential election, but he has managed to walk away with one prestigious award on the year.

Colbert was recently named “Person of the Year” and given a Webby award to mark his feat. Webby awards, a vehicle dreamed up by the Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, are given out for Internet excellence, and those people who do their part to maintain this ideal. The award ceremony takes place June 9 and 10 in New York, but the winners are (as part of Webby tradition) only allowed to make a five-word acceptance speech.

“Person of the Year” is the highest Webby honor. Colbert won for “the innovative way he has used the Internet to interact with fans of .” Also known as the Colbert Nation, these fans have oft been prompted by Colbert to participate in online activities, such as changing the status of the American buffalo on Wikipedia. 

Read More | LA Times

NBC Drops Monk, Psych

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Cable, NBC, The Office, Cancellations

Psych, USA NetworkAs we all know, the recent forced programmers to fill their schedules creatively.  CBS brought Big Brother in early, FOX aired endless repeats of House and NBC borrowed shows from other areas.  Unfortunately for the Peacock network, their experiments have all ended with a thud.

Back in February, NBC pulled quarterlife after only one episode.  Fortunately, that internet series still had its regular fan base to return to.  Now two other programs on the network are going back to where they came from.

Come next week, both Monk and Psych will be dropped from the Sunday lineup.  Reruns of the USA Network shows starting airing on their sister channel back in April.  Unfortunately, both programs have had only churned out horrible demos since their debut.

A two-hour block of The Office will fill in for the time being.

Read More | Hollywood Reporter

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