2010 Biggest Headline: Late-Night Musical Chairs on NBC


Updated 12/02/10 5:30 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno's Late-Night Switch on NBC Is One of the Biggest Headlines of 2010

Think back to earlier this year, and you'll recall the fiasco that those of us at Buzz fondly refer to as the NBC Late Night Controversy of 2010. It all started when The Jay Leno Show started tanking in its 10 p.m. time slot, angering local NBC affiliates. To soothe matters, the network voted to move Leno back to 11:35 p.m. — in the spot that was occupied by The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien. Read more

Breaking News: Conan O'Brien Finds a New Home on TBS


Updated 04/13/10 6:49 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 11 comments

Conan O'Brien to Host New Show on TBS

Rumors about the fate of Conan O'Brien's career have been flying for months, but now it's official: the late-night host will move to TBS. He said, "In three months I've gone from network television to Twitter to performing live in theaters, and now I'm headed to basic cable. My plan is working perfectly." Conan's new hour-long show will premiere in November (after the World Series) at 11 p.m., Read more

Will You Watch Jay Leno's Return to The Tonight Show?


Updated 03/01/10 11:45 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 14 comments

Jay Leno Returns as Host of The Tonight Show on NBC on March 1

This evening we'll watch as Jay Leno resumes his post at The Tonight Show after the long fiasco that we at Sugar HQ fondly refer to as the NBC Late Night Controversy of 2010. Guests Jamie Foxx, Brad Paisley, and Olympian Lindsey Vonn will be there to help welcome the host, as he tries to save face and bounce back in the ratings game. Frankly, I'm curious to see if Leno can accomplish such a Read more

Link Time! Molly Shannon Is Coming to Glee


Updated 05/27/11 11:28 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Molly Shannon to Join the Cast of Glee

Molly Shannon is set to guest star on Glee as Sue's nemesis — The Ausiello Files Phil Harris, captain of The Deadliest Catch, has sadly passed away — PopWatch Summit picks up Seth Rogen and James McAvoy's I'm With Cancer, while Bryce Dallas Howard joins the cast — The Playlist The creator of Breaking Bad talks about what to expect when season three returns next month — PopCandy Susan Read more

NBC and Conan O'Brien: Together Again Already?!


Updated 01/27/10 10:42 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 6 comments

NBC Picks Up Pilot "Justice" From Conan O'Brien's Production Company Conaco

So much for any bad blood between Conan O'Brien and NBC. Despite all that the network put him through — and O'Brien's own counterattacks over the past few weeks — it seems that any animosity has gone by the wayside. Not even a week after O'Brien signed the deal to end his run on the Tonight Show, NBC is picking up a pilot from his production company, Conaco. Titled "Justice," the series Read more

Did You Watch Conan O'Brien's Final Tonight Show?


Updated 02/10/10 2:56 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 10 comments

Video of Conan O'Brien Performing Freebird With Will Ferrell on His Final Episode of The Tonight Show

On Friday night, NBC aired Conan O'Brien's final episode of The Tonight Show, but that shouldn't be news to you: the ratings were so high, it sounds like everyone and their mother watched. I was one of the masses, and it was worth it — Steve Carell made an appearance, Tom Hanks came by to share some sympathy Scotch (read: cream soda), Conan made a moving, classy speech, and finally, Will Read more

TV Tonight: Hope For Haiti Now and Conan's Last Show


Updated 01/22/10 9:40 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 3 comments

Hope for Haiti Now to Air Tonight, Along With Conan O'Brien's Finale Tonight Show Episode on NBC

It's a big night of TV for a good cause: Hope for Haiti Now is taking over your television set and airing on every major network. You think I'm exaggerating? Check out What to TiVo. The show is reportedly on track to being the most widely distributed telethon in history, and with George Clooney pulling the strings to orchestrate the entire event, it's sure to feature one big name after another. Read more

Link Time! Ashton Kutcher Hosting SNL Next Month


Updated 01/21/10 2:20 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Ashton Kutcher Hosting Saturday Night Live Feb. 6

Ashton Kutcher is hosting Saturday Night Live on Feb. 6 — The Wrap Leno and Letterman trade low blows on last night's shows — PopWatch Iron Man 2's additional villains have been revealed . . . via their toy line? — Cinematical The 10 unlikeliest kids' movie stars, including Alec Baldwin — Rotten Tomatoes Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie will re-record "We Are the World" to benefit Haiti Read more

Conan's Million Dollar Revenge Skit, Becks Gets Groped and Brittany's Husband Talks!


Updated 01/21/10 2:50 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Conan's Million Dollar Revenge Skit, Becks Gets Groped and Brittany's Husband Talks!

Conan O'Brien signed his deal with NBC and will be saying goodbye to the network this Friday, but before then he's sticking it to them however he can including a skit where he bought the rights to a Rolling Stones song and more! Plus, watch how David Beckham reacts to a grabby interview and Brittany Murphy's husband and mother speak out about her death. Watch Popsugar Rush for all that and more! Read more

Conan O'Brien Signs $40 Million Deal to Leave NBC, Leno Takes Tonight Show Back


Updated 01/21/10 2:08 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 9 comments

Conan O'Brien Signs Buyout Deal With The Tonight Show For $40 Million Plus

Finally, all the drama is over. Conan O'Brien has signed a deal with NBC for more than $40 million to walk away from The Tonight Show. O'Brien's manager, Gavin Polone, was the one to confirm the news today, saying that Conan solved the last sticking point of his employees' severance himself: In the end, Conan was appreciative of the steps NBC made to take care of his staff and crew and decided to Read more