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Bravo Branches Out to Scripted Shows, Adds More Reality

BuzzSugar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:30:25 PDT

Bravo presented its post-Project Runway plans to advertisers today, and a good deal of the shows look familiar: competitions and reality series focusing on leaders in food, style, and art. The shows will bring some familiar reality stars back to the network and attempt to create some new ones as well. But that's not all: Bravo's also attempting a couple of scripted series. Here's everything Bravo announced, and here are a few of the things that stood out to me:

Blueprint and 30 Under 30: Those are Bravo's two scripted shows in development. Blueprint comes from the company behind Gossip Girl and focuses on two New York City architects and friends, one gay and one straight. 30 Under 30, meanwhile, sounds like it could be the scripted version of what happens to Bravo reality stars once their shows are done: its focus is a group of friends (including an up-and-coming chef and a high-end real estate agent) who find themselves on a "30 Under 30" list and thus begin to rise through New York social circles.
Kell on Earth and Laura Bennett: Can't get enough Kelly Cutrone on The Hills? No worries: Bravo has ordered a series called Kell on Earth following her and People's Revolution. Meanwhile, Project Runway star Laura Bennett - she of the lace dresses and many children - now has her own show in development.
American Artist and Launch My Line - Bravo confirmed its older news that Sarah Jessica Parker's American Artist will become a series. Meanwhile, Launch My Line will feature celebrities competing for the chance to launch their own fashion lines.

To hear about a couple of other shows Bravo has in development - and which one has Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher behind it - just

Fab Flash: Bravo Replaces Project Runway With New Shows

FabSugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:00:22 PDT

Running on its last season with Project Runway, Bravo has made plans to fill in their huge prime-time slot.

The network is currently working on a new fashion series dubbed Fashion House. The show will feature designers living and working together as they strive to create and sell their collections to commercial buyers. The winning team will have the opportunity to have its line produced for mass-market sale. Unlike Project Runway, where outside-the-box designs were one of the most important factors in winning, Fashion House focuses more on the business aspect in fashion and mass-market appeal.

The network is also working with Sarah Jessica Parker as the executive producer on a new show named American Artist. The competition will bring together contemporary artists from all mediums, including sculpture, painting, photography, and industrial design, to compete for a gallery show, cash prize, and sponsored national tour. Premiere dates have not been announced for either show, but we'll keep you posted.

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Katie Henry — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:55:17 PST

5 Things to Know About Joy Williams of Grammy-Winning Duo The Civil Wars

Tara Sharp — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:48:00 PST

If you didn't know who Joy Williams was before tonight, we guarantee you will be hearing a lot more about her in the months to come. Joy's one half of folk duo The Civil Wars with Johnny Depp lookalike John Paul White, and the first-time nominees won two Grammys tonight: best folk album and best country duo/group performance for their 2011 album Barton Hollow. They are also one of the performing groups to hit the Grammy stage tonight! Here are five things you should know about this woman who rocks (including her Taylor Swift and Adele connection!):

Hailing from Santa Cruz, CA, Joy was 17 when she signed a recording contract with Reunion Records, balancing a singing career with finishing up high school. She began her career as a contemporary Christian music artist before leaving Reunion and founding Sensibility Music with her husband. Then one of her first songs on her own label, "Charmed Life," appeared on the season finale of Grey's Anatomy in 2009.
Joy's been married since 2004, and it's not to her Civil Wars partner. Joy's happily paired up with her manager and Sensibility Music cofounder Nate Yetton.
In 2009, Joy formed The Civil Wars with John Paul White, whom she met at a songwriting session in 2008. Their first studio album, Barton Hollow, was released in 2011 and debuted at No. 1 on iTunes's album sales chart and at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. The band even opened for Adele's 2011 North American and UK concert tour.
Joy, 29, and her husband are expecting their first child in June. Joy announced the pregnancy on Twitter Friday, saying, "My baby bump & I will see you on the red carpet."
Fellow singing starlet Taylor Swift gave Joy and The Civil Wars a helping hand when she included the band's song "Poison and Wine" on her official iTunes playlist, saying, "I think this is my favorite duet. It's exquisite." And now Joy and Taylor have a song together for The Hunger Games soundtrack called "Safe and Sound." The music video debuts tomorrow!

Check out photos of Joy and The Civil Wars at the Grammys now!

Get a Peek at Grey's Anatomy's Alternate Reality Episode

BuzzSugar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:38:09 PST

Watch a sneak peek of Grey's Anatomy's alternate reality episode "If/Then" - BuddyTV
Watch the blooper reel from The Artist - NextMovie
Listen to Christina Aguilera's tribute to Etta James - The Daily Beast
Check out creepy Johnny Depp in Dark Shadows - Rotten Tomatoes
Is Justin Bieber going to host Saturday Night Live? - HuffPost TV
The Stretch Armstrong movie is on, but not with its original star - Moviefone
See which legendary American actress has just joined Downton Abbey - Zap2It
How to watch this weekend's Super Bowl online - GeekSugar

The Help's Win, Love For 30 Rock and Modern Family, a Scorsese Drinking Game - Highlights From the SAG Awards!

Allie Merriam — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:22:03 PST

Michelle Williams was the first presenter at this evening's SAG Awards, handing the outstanding supporting actor statue to Christopher Plummer from Beginners. Octavia Spencer took home the corresponding statue for her work in The Help.

On the TV end, Alec Baldwin squealed with delight when he was named best actor in a comedic series, and an especially stunned Betty White, from Hot in Cleveland, dedicated her prize to her leading ladies Wendie Malick, Valerie Bertinelli, and Jane Leeves. The child actors from Modern Family, Ariel Winter, Rico Rodriguez, and Nolan Gould, got a chance to take the podium when their series won outstanding cast in a comedy. Miniseries accolades went to two absent stars, Kate Winslet for Mildred Pierce and Paul Giamatti for Too Big to Fail.

Bridesmaids' Maya Rudolph, Kristin Wiig, and Melissa McCarthy brought some comedic relief when onstage introducing their film as a contender in the best ensemble category. The trio came to the stage armed with vodka, beer, and champagne, and introduced a drinking game based around the word "Scorsese." Jessica Lange then followed up on her Golden Globes win with another victory in the category of best dramatic actress on a TV series for American Horror Story. Steve Buscemi won an Actor for his leading role on HBO's Boardwalk Empire. TV ensemble in a drama honors went to Steve's whole cast, giving him an additional opportunity to invoke his producer Martin Scorsese's name as an excuse for a drink.

There was a slight upset in the best actor in a film category - The Artist's Jean Dujardin beat out Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Demián Bichir, and George Clooney. Viola Davis claimed the best female actor in a motion picture for The Help, and beamed from the stage in her Marchesa gown. Further acclaim went to the cast of Viola's movie, with their Actor statues being handed off by none other than Brad Pitt. We've rounded up the full list of 2012 SAG Award winners, and make sure to check out all the action from celebrities on the SAGs red carpet!

Announcing the 2012 Screen Actors Guild Award Winners!

Shannon Vestal — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:28:28 PST

Well folks, we're one step closer to the close of award season. The SAG Awards were handed out tonight, with some expected winners and a few that raised eyebrows. The Help won big, with trophies for Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, and the entire ensemble for the night's biggest honor. Meanwhile, Jean Dujardin represented The Artist, and The Descendants went home empty-handed for the first time.

On the television side of things, Boardwalk Empire was a favorite for the second year in a row, while Alec Baldwin, Modern Family, and Betty White were the big winners in comedy.

To see the complete list, just keep reading.

Abraham Palatnik's Lucite Zoo

Angela Swinderman Elias — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:00:13 PST

I recently discovered Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik's lucite animals – and I'm hooked. Creatures ranging from the exotic to the domesticated are re-imagined with stylized silhouettes and mesmerizing prints in Palatnik's coveted '60s-era collection. His popularity with American designers like Jonathan Adler has sparked a renewed obsession among mod-loving design enthusiasts. While random figurines can be spotted in online vintage shops like Etsy and 1st Dibs, they sell quickly and range anywhere from $100-$1,200, depending on the size and the intricacy of the subject. Click through the gallery to decide which op-art animal you'll be on the hunt for!

Announcing the 2012 Golden Globe Winners!

BuzzSugar — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:38:07 PST

And so we have another Golden Globes under our belt! This year's show brought a new round of quips from host Ricky Gervais, a dedication to Morgan Freeman, and a ton of statuettes honoring 2011's finest in film and on TV. There were a few repeats from the Critics' Choice winners: George Clooney, Octavia Spencer, and Christopher Plummer all picked up two trophies this week. On the other hand, Meryl Streep and The Descendants both won big for the first time this week, proving that it's anybody's game at the SAGs and Oscars.

On the TV side of things, new series Homeland was crowned best TV drama, while its star Claire Danes picked up the statuette for best lead actress. Newbies Matt LeBlanc and Laura Dern also took home awards, while Modern Family earned its first ever Golden Globe.

To see the full list of winners, just keep reading.

Announcing the Winners of the 2012 People's Choice Awards!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:52:17 PST

The people have spoken! The People's Choice Awards have all been handed out after fans voted for their favorites in categories for movies, TV, and music. It was no surprise that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 was a big winner since it was the last chance for the wizarding series, and vampires from both the big and small screens also got their chance to come onstage. The Vampire Diaries' Nina Dobrev won for favorite TV drama actress, and though Robert Pattinson may have lost favorite movie actor, he accepted the award for Water for Elephants for favorite drama.

See who else won in the full list of the winners after the jump.