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With Ben Silverman leaving NBC earlier this Summer, reporters were bound to be a little chippy at NBC's executive session today at the TCA press tour. There were plenty of questions about how NBC's entertainment president, Angela Bromstad, would define NBC's brand (apparently it includes Heroes, The Office, and The Apprentice equally?), but we also got some concrete info about shows like Read more
NBC announced some key pieces of its Fall TV lineup today as the network Upfront season kicked off, but it also left a bunch of questions unanswered. The fate of several shows remains up in the air, as does NBC's official schedule, which is complicated by the addition of Jay Leno in the 10 p.m. slot Monday through Friday. After the jump, I've got video and photos of NBC's six new shows, but Read more
NBC revealed a big chunk of its primetime plans for next TV season this morning, announcing six new dramas, four comedies, and four renewed series. But it left a lot of questions open, too — including the fate of Chuck and Law and Order and when all of these shows will fit on the new primetime schedule. Those answers are supposed to come May 19 — the same week the rest of the networks will Read more
A couple of TV news tidbits worth noting today: Maybe you heard about the Greg Grunberg Twitter update that got people all worried that Heroes wouldn't be back for a fourth season (even though he clarified immediately) — or maybe you've just been following the show's sinking ratings and wondering if it might not return to NBC's lineup in the Fall. Well, no worries: NBC plans to order up Read more
If you're looking for an inexpensive but highly effective attention grabber for your wee one, look no further than the Infant–Stim Mobile. Here in San Francisco, the parenting hot spot Day One has one dangling above their changing table. Responsible for mesmerizing my tot, the black and white images are sure to captivate most newborns straight from the womb. And when they have moved past the Read more
I saw the original Men in Black movie so long ago that my memories of the film might as well have been zapped with a neuralyzer (that's the memory-erasing device the guys use in the movie, for those of you who are also having trouble recalling the original). What I did retain is that the film was funny, fresh, and silly and that it didn't hold up very well for the 2002 sequel. With that in mind, Read more
Just because it's the weekend — and a holiday one, at that — doesn't mean you have to leave your styling prowess at the office. Instead, channel your off-duty panache via slick sneakers, polished flats, and a plethora of flirty floral frock options. If dresses aren't your thing, no problem. We've culled a cool mix of savvy street stylers from around the world who have nailed that laid-back Read more
These sweet Memorial Day treats may steal the show at your barbecue! What to do with all that stuff baby outgrows. These personalized baby gifts are perfect if you have any new babies in your life! Planning a birthday party for your tot? Don't miss our favorite birthday party themes — ever! Don't head to the beach this weekend without reading our guide to packing a beach bag for a Read more
This holiday weekend, we look back at the week that was, and boy, was it a fun one. London has been bustling with exciting events leading up to the Olympics and Diamond Jubilee celebrations. More than one gay celebrity came out of the closet, and Cannes has been bursting with glam celebrities as the film festival wraps up this weekend. As we ready for Summer's unofficial start on Memorial Day, Read more
There's nothing better than some grilled goodness on a sunny Spring day. If you've taken on a vegan or vegetarian diet and you're tired of those prepackaged burgers, you're in luck. I've got you covered with nine vegan burger recipes that are bursting with flavor. There's something to tempt every vegan regardless of their preferences, from white bean to black bean to portobello. No Read more
