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In an effort to strike a deal, the Writers Guild of America has dropped demands to unionize reality TV writers and animation writers, USA Today reports. Beyonce and Tina Turner will duet at the Grammys, according to People. Three series renewals this week: TV Week reports that Oxygen is in for a third season of Tori and Dean and Bravo has rewened Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, while Read more
In addition to "Desperate Housewives" and "Brothers & Sisters," there are a couple of big premieres on Showtime tonight: "Dexter" and "Brotherhood." Both are returning for second seasons, and both are worth a look. For the uninitiated, "Dexter" — the reason they've been dying all those fountains red around the country — focuses on a Miami Police blood-spatter expert who just so happens Read more
Two of Showtime's most critically acclaimed series, "Dexter" and "Brotherhood," return on Sunday for their second seasons. Wondering how you're going to fit the premieres into your already crowded TV schedule? Just watch them now! Showtime has made the two episodes available early — just go to this site and enter the password Killer Shows. Then be sure to come back here and tell me what you Read more
NBC seemed excited to be hosting this year's Super Bowl — so much so that they enlisted the casts of many of their shows to sing the song "Brotherhood of Man" from the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. They manage to cram a lot of stars in there (and convince them to all belt it out), so watch to see a whole lot of folks from 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, and Community, Read more
The last time Jake Gyllenhaal appeared on Conan, he was sporting a full-length beard, just like Conan. The two share funny stories of the brotherhood they have felt because of their facial hair. Read more
Harry Potter can hoof it! Daniel Radcliffe may not have gotten a Tony nomination this year, but he still stole the show with a number from the musical he's currently starring in, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Watch him sing and dance to "Brotherhood of Man" with the rest of the cast at the award show on Sunday. Read more
As the first African-American female to star in a major motion picture, Josephine Baker knew a thing or two about having self-confidence. Not only did she have unbelievable charm and allure, but she took the world by storm in the 1920s with her wild dancing and barely there costumes. In honor of her birthday today, we've rounded up some of her most efficacious quotes about beauty and poise. See Read more
Last week, the Guinness Book of World Records released a list of the top 50 video games characters of all time. While I agree with some of the placements (Mario is number one in my heart as well), I disagree with others. Yoshi at number 21? Come on. So I tossed the ball to you on Facebook, and asked you to tell me who your favorite video game characters are. Find out who makes your list after Read more
