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24 Lines Up Cast for Season 8

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Drama, Prime Time, FOX, 24

Kiefer Sutherland and Freddie Prinze Jr.

The Big Apple won’t be the only new thing 24 fans see next year. In addition to setting Season 8 in New York (most of the show will actually be filmed in LA), the producers will be spicing up the line-up with a list of new cast members.

Katee Sackhoff: The Battlestar Galactica star has just been cast to play Dana Walsh, data analyst in CTU’s NYC branch. Walsh - who’s romantically involved with agent Davis Cole (see below) - also comes with a secret. (Natch.)

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ANTM to Resume Auditions in New York

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Those caught up in last weekend’s reality show melee will get a chance to brave the crowds once again. Tyra Banks recently issued a statement to those who were unable to audition for America’s Next Top Model 13 in New York:

“To all the Top Model hopefuls who were affected by the New York casting, we are doing everything we can to make sure that ALL the girls who weren’t seen, get an opportunity to audition – we’ll update you on our plans very soon.  It is so important to me to redefine beauty, and make sure that everyone gets a fair chance to pursue their dream.  I am beyond excited for Cycle 13; for the first time ever, young women 5′7″ and under have a shot at becoming America’s Next Top Model!  I encourage each girl to come out ready to rock the runway and show off their fiercest pose.  I’m rooting for all of you!”

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Hopefuls Injured at Top Model Auditions


New York City witnessed an attack of the 5’7” and under women yesterday.

A large crowd of auditioners frantically dispersed Saturday afternoon after a erroneous rumor went wild. The reality show wannabes had all been waiting outside the Park Central Hotel in hopes of participating in the the show’s first cycle for shorter women.

A nearby smoking car led to reports of a possible explosion or car bomb. This sent the group of thousands into a panic.

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American Idol 8: Island Auditions

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tried something brand-new last night: two audition cities in the same episode. Using a West Side Story theme, the show featured try-outs in New York City and San Juan, two very different islands which are many, many miles apart.

The episode opened in New York with Adeola Adegoke, from the Bronx. This very pretty girl quit her job, confident that she would soon be starting a new life in Hollywood. She sang a Jennifer Hudson song in very accented English. Her voice was off key, and the audition was not good. Simon Cowell said “it was shockingly bad.” Kara DioGuardi kindly explained that “you have to keep your day job.” called Adegoke’s boss, put him on the phone with Simon Cowell, and between the two of them managed to get the girl’s job back for her.

How many more lives would be changed…or not changed as the days wore on?

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America’s Got Talent Audition Dates

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, NBC, News

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Do you have a cute kid who can sing the Star Spangled Banner? Are you a cell phone salesmen with an operatic voice? Can you crush melons with your breasts? If so, you might just have what it takes to get before the judges of .

In the next few months, producers will be hitting nine stops in preparation for Season 4. The cities included in this year’s round of auditions are Atlanta, Washington D.C., Chicago, Austin, Boston, Miami, New York City and Seattle. Los Angeles, the first location on the tour, will welcome the NBC program on January 29th.

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David Blaine’s Next Televised Stunt

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Specials, ABC, News

David Blaine in Sphere

He’s lived in a sphere, slept in a block of ice, fasted in a hoisted box and balanced on a tall platform. Now he’s prepared to turn his world upside-down. Literally.

Next month, street magician David Blaine will once again dazzle the residents of New York with another one of his famous endurance challenges. Armed with electro-magnetic boots, the daredevil will hang by his feet from a thin wire for approximately 60 hours. Although he’ll have the ability to walk around, he won’t be given a safety net should he fall. Did I mention that he’ll be doing this over Central Park’s Wollman Rink?

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Project Runway Goes LA

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Bravo, Cable, News

DescriptionApparently supermodels really like a good change.

First, Tyra Banks decided to move her daytime talk fest from Los Angeles to New York.  Now, is scheduled to do the exact opposite.  Though in the latter case, the switch will not be permanent.

According to Entertainment Weekly, ‘s sixth outing will be split between NYC and LA.  This city-hopping move will apparently accommodate Klum’s personal and work schedules much better (but make everyone else’s a living hell).  The following year, things will return back to normal in New York.

As for the reality hit’s fifth season - the last one on - that too will still be set in the Big Apple.  That installment can be seen starting this July.

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Engagement News for Fergie, New York

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Music, Reality, Cable, NBC, Gossip

New York Tiffany PollardDespite turning down a proposal from on the recent finale of her show, People is reporting that recently had a change of heart.  After selecting George at the end of second season, Pollard, 25, told her suitor she wanted to wait before agreeing to any nuptials.  Although he agreed to wait the requested 24-months, the attention-seeking lovesick Weisgerber, 32, decided to try again anyway.  Fortunately, it turns out the 2nd-time was a charm.  (Let’s just hope the same can be said of this engagement; New York’s season one betrothal only lasted a few months.)  Fans of the series can witness the awkward/romantic moment for themselves when I Love New York 2’s reunion special airs on January 6.

Meanwhile, another star familiar to the viewers of the cable channel has news of her own to celebrate.  , 2007’s It Girl, just became engaged to actor .  The singer, 32, and star of , 35, have been together for three years.  The couple started dating shortly after she made an appearance on his show.

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Mary-Kate Olsen Hospitalized

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Drama, Cable, Showtime, Gossip, News

Mary-Kate OlsenMary-Kate Olsen, one of the most famous twins in the world, is currently in a New York hospital. Don’t get your gossip into gear yet – this time, the 21-year-old actress isn’t suffering from an eating disorder, say her reps. According to reports, Olsen has a kidney infection which put her into the ER. She is now resting and will reportedly be released in one or two days.

Despite the problems that plagued her in the past, Mary-Kate recently told reporters she has been in good health.  Olsen has been working on several projects lately, including a stint on Showtime’s Weeds.

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Writers Strike Begins

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Daytime, Late Night, News

DescriptionIt’s official – the has gone on strike after negotiations with the failed.  Picketers will make their stance in New York City and Los Angeles until a deal can be reached. Writers are demanding more revenue from DVD sales, but the producers refuse to give in. Late night talk shows will be the first to stop airing new episodes, as these programs remain very current in news and events. Daytime TV, which tapes about a week’s worth of shows in advance, will be the next casualty of the strike. Most studios have dozens of scripts stockpiled for favorite TV series and new movies, enough to last until early next year. The strike may set a precedent for the , as contracts are scheduled to run out next June.

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