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Clues To The New American Idol Season

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:34:00 PST

The Christmas season means, among many other things, that the lumbering beast known as American Idol is slowly coming out of hibernation. The release of the debut album by the most recent Idol typically brings one cycle to an end, meaning fans can begin turning their attention to the new batch of hopefuls, several dozen of whom are waiting expectantly for the big call as you read this.

Those watching Fox over the Thanksgiving weekend may have caught the first ad for the upcoming season. These…

Did Sarah Palin Snub Oprah?

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:04:00 PST

Did Sarah Palin snub Oprah?

The TV talk queen is publicly saying she got dissed by the former Republican VP nominee, who chose to grant post-election interviews instead to Greta Van Susteren, Matt Lauer and Larry King.

It probably doesn't help that Oprah is Barack Obama's No. 1 fan. She even plans to take her show to Washington D.C. next month for the inauguration. And rumor has it she's had her dress picked out since before the election.

But apparently there are no hard feelings. Oprah seems…

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Live Diary

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:17:00 PST

9:55 p.m. - Just got home from seeing Doubt and I'm ready for the fashion show! Yep, I'm going from an Oscar hopeful to giant winged women. All in a day's work.

10:01 - Musical guest Usher for the show? We're so lucky!

10:02 - Short intro to the Angels. Doutzen Kroes looks as though I've surprised her in the elevator. Sorry, were you making odd sexual movements in there all by yourself?…

DeAnna Pappas Ex Jesse For ABC's Next Bachelor?

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:54:00 PST

Reality TV grandmothers are having the best week ever!

First, Spencer and Stephanie Pratt's Nana (who may or may not be a paid actress; you never know with "reality" shows) turned up on The Hills. Now, spurned Bachelorette winner has a Montana grandmother trying to get him nominated as ABC's next Bachelor.

Click Here To See The Bachelor/Bachelorette Through The Years!

Fan Lynn Pinkerton has started an online petition called "JESSE CSINCSAK FOR THE NEXT BACHELOR!" The goal is 3,000 signatures,…

Dancing with the Stars Announces Spring Premiere Date

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:56:00 PST

Dancing with the Stars, again?

The ratings hit just crowned a seventh season winner, but ABC has already announced a premiere date for DWTS' next edition: March 9. Question: If American Idol and Dancing with the Stars are both on the air this spring, will everyone's heads explode? Discuss.

Click Here To See Dancing with the Stars Through The Seasons

The rumors speculating about the new Dancing cast should be starting up any minute now. Melissa Joan Hart? Mark Consuelos? How about Chris…

Prison Break's Return to Glory

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:28:00 PST

Editor's Note: This is a weekly guest post from BuddyTV. Check back every Wednesday for more from BuddyTV.com on the state of television and your favorite shows like Prison Break, Heroes, Lost and Gossip Girl.

By John Kubicek
BuddyTV.com

Prison Break shouldn't have lasted more than a single season. After Michael Scofield, his brother Lincoln and a few fellow prisoners broke out, the entire premise of the show was exhausted. It survived in its second season by keeping the stars on the run,…

When Grissom Leaves CSI, Will Fans Follow?

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:33:00 PST

CSI without William Petersen is DOA as far as some fans are concerned.

The movie hunk has been on board as CSI supervisor Gil Grissom from the start, appearing in all but one episode of the series. His quirky, likable character has been the reason many fans say they've stuck with the show through the nine seasons, turning it into a mega-hit for CBS.

In a recent AOL poll with more than 600,000 respondents, 37 percent said they would not watch CSI once Petersen was gone, and 41 percent said they…

New Housewife Joins Real Housewives of Orange County

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:49:00 PST

Yet another housewife is joining the cast of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County. Please, for the love of Anderson Cooper, let it be NeNe!

But sadly, no. The new addition is Lynne Curtin, described in Bravo press materials as "a sexy, stay-at-home mother of two teenage girls." Is there any other kind in Orange County?

At least Curtin is a brunette. (Diversity!) She's a former gymnast, doesn't like to say no to her kids and has a strong jaw.

Honestly, this cast is getting so boring.…

Battlestar Galactica Gets A Spinoff: Caprica

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:25:00 PST

Battlestar Galactica may be winding down to its final season, but the news isn't all bad: Sci Fi Channel has greenlit the BSG spinoff series, Caprica. The prequel is set 50 years before Battlestar Galactica and will follow two rival families, the Graystones and the Adamas.

Caprica stars Eric Stoltz, Esai Morales, Paula Malcolmson and Polly Walker and will go into production next summer in Vancouver. Sci Fi has ordered 20 hours for season one, including a two-hour pilot. It is expected to…

The Hills Recap: Audrina and Lauren Hug It Out

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:55:00 PST

Really, this episode recap writes itself. It's basically the fallout from last week's Audrina and Lauren fight about Audrina accusing Lauren of being with Justin, with the same scenes we've seen previously.

In the prologue, Lauren is in her room folding clothes! Again! This proves my theory that all Lauren does in her room is fold her clothes. Lo comes in to earn her meal ticket and talk about Audrina. Lauren tries to throw out a quote that she thinks sounds deep. Lo: "What would it take for…