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Fall TV Update: Full Seasons For Everyone at CBS

BuzzSugar — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:15:48 PDT

CBS must be feeling generous! The network has just ordered full seasons for all of its freshman series, including Hawaii Five-0 (that's good news for this reader), Blue Bloods, Mike & Molly, The Defenders, and $#*! My Dad Says. Alex O'Loughlin fans, feel free to hoot and holler in the comments.

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TV Tonight: The Triumphant Return of Modern Family and Cougar Town

BuzzSugar — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:30:00 PDT

I've been missing my Wednesday comedy fix for months now, but thankfully that's all about to change! Tonight, ABC is back with sophomore seasons of two of my favorite comedies, Cougar Town and Modern Family. Cougar Town will have a very special premiere thanks to one amazing guest star, and even Busy Philipps herself confirmed that there's a lot of fun ahead in season two. Meanwhile, Modern Family returns with even more hijinks, which includes more PDA, some bike shorts, and a princess castle for little Lily.

As the icing on the cake, ABC is adding a brand new comedy to its lineup, and it's one that I've already been gushing over. JoAnna Garcia's Better With You premieres at 8:30 p.m. Not only is it one of my top 5 new shows to watch, but it's also got a new heartthrob to gush over.

If all that is still not piquing your interest, there are three more shows for you to try on for size. NBC debuts J.J. Abrams's new spy series Undercovers, and at 10 p.m. you can take your pick of new lawyer shows: ABC's got The Whole Truth and CBS unveils The Defenders with Jerry O'Connell.

It's a long night of TV. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll bang your gavel.

Photos courtesy of ABC, Inc.

Pilot Scoop: The Defenders

BuzzSugar — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:30:00 PDT

We may be celebrating the Emmys this Sunday, but a brand-new crop of Fall TV shows will be here before you know it! To get ready, I've been picking apart the pros and cons of each new series pilot. Today's selection: CBS's The Defenders.

What it's about: Jerry O'Connell and Jim Belushi star as two Vegas defense attorneys with personality to spare. O'Connell is Pete Kaczmarek, a playboy who likes pricey cars and easy women. To Pete, law is just another way to show off, though he's never afraid to put his neck out for a client. His counterpart is Nick Morelli (Belushi), a smartass trying to make peace with his estranged wife. New associate Lisa Tyler (Jurnee Smollett) also joins the firm with a more traditional approach to cases, but unfortunately, the boys don't like to play by the rules.

Where it works: The buddy chemistry between O'Connell and Belushi is promising (Belushi especially shines), and their sharp back-and-forth quips keep the show light. It's kind of refreshing to have a courtroom-based drama that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Where it doesn't: I'm just not invested in the story. The series needs more of a pull than just the flash of Sin City to keep viewers coming back.

Am I hooked? Not yet, but I may get sucked in if I see more character development.

When it's on: The series premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 10 p.m.

To watch a preview video and see some photos from the series just

Meet the Stars of CBS's New Shows!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:30:39 PDT

It's been an exciting week meeting the new TV stars of the Fall season, and the fun continues with CBS. The network scored plenty of familiar faces for its Fall lineup, including heavy-hitters Tom Selleck and William Shatner. Check out all the newbies and stay tuned for more upfronts coverage.

Buzz News Roundup, 6/8

BuzzSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:30:17 PDT

American Idol winner Kris Allen has officially signed a record deal with Jive. - Billboard
Masi Oka conceived of the idea for and will executive produce the adventure film The Defenders for Dreamworks. - ComingSoon
In Treatment might be too expensive for HBO to bring it back for a third season. - Broadcasting and Cable
Neil Patrick Harris will join Vanessa Hudgens and Mary-Kate Olsen in Beastly, the reimagining of Beauty and the Beast. - The Hollywood Reporter
The CW show Blonde Charity Mafia is apparently too good for Summer; it will now premiere next TV season instead. - Washington Post
The IMAX cut of the Transformers sequel will apparently be slightly longer than the non-IMAX one. - ComingSoon
The BBC is making documentaries about The Office and Extras, which will include new footage. - The Sun

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Why Daniel Radcliffe Is "Miffed" About Harry Potter and the Oscars

Allie Merriam — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:59:18 PST

Daniel Radcliffe is really miffed about Harry Potter's Oscars snub - HuffPost Entertainment
Which of Beyoncé's night-out looks did you prefer? - People
What happened when Rooney Mara met Meryl Streep - Lainey Gossip
How did Kim Kardashian do on her sitcom appearance? - TooFab
Russell Brand isn't seeking any of Katy Perry's money - Us Weekly
The most fashionable, or sexiest, shows to watch out for during NYFW - The Daily Beast
Kristen Wiig has a radical new character on Portlandia - BuzzFeed
Breaking Dawn Part One is out on DVD - will you watch again? - Rotten Tomatoes
Zac Efron fields questions about Demi Moore - Wonderwall
Has M.I.A. split from her baby's father, Ben Bronfman? - Lifeline Live
Kid Rock takes issue to defend Detroit - Zap2It
Looks like Charlize Theron and Chelsea Handler are BFF now, too - Celebitchy

Robert Downey Jr. and His Wife Welcome Baby Exton Elias!

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:40:54 PST

RDJ and his wife Susan welcome a son! - People
Do the Patriots players' wives have problems with Gisele? - Lainey Gossip
Modern Family stars celebrate the Prop 8 ruling - HuffPost Entertainment
Listen to Brandy and Monica's musical reunion - D-Listed
Thandie Netwon hits the red carpet in a bright blue one-shoulder number - JustJared
Whitney Port scores a new TV gig - Insider
Stacy Keibler parties in Vegas without George Clooney - Zap2it
Unrealistic onscreen couples like Emma Stone and Jonah Hill - The Frisky
Why is Maria Menounos wearing a bikini outside in NYC? - Hollywood Tuna
RHOBH's Taylor Armstrong defends her new book - The Daily Beast
Lindsay Lohan poses for Terry Richardson - TooFab
Are Zac Efron and Lily Collins dating? - Pink Is the New Blog
The latest star to admit a crush on Ryan Gosling - The Superficial
Kim Kardashian isn't looking to date a football player - Amy Grindhouse

Gisele Bundchen Consoles Tom Brady Following Tough Super Bowl Loss

Molly Goodson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:03 PST

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady met up and hugged as he stepped out the Patriots locker room after a difficult Super Bowl loss in Indiana on Sunday. Tom and his team lost to the NY Giants in a close game, which Gisele watched from a luxury box. Gisele apparently rushed down to comfort Tom at the end of the Super Bowl, and was even overheard defending his performance.

The Patriots were unable to pull out a win, despite Gisele's now-famous email asking for best wishes from friends and family on "Tommy's" big day. Even so, he gets to come home to a happy personal life with Gisele and his two adorable sons. Hopefully now that the season is over they'll find time for a romantic getaway, considering how much they love hitting the beach and we've seen how much all-star quarterback Tom also enjoys a waterslide.

Viola Davis Gets a Little Help From Her Costars in the SAG Awards Press Room

Lindsay Miller — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:11:09 PST

After accepting one of the evening's most coveted awards, for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture, the stars of The Help paid a visit to the SAG Awards press room. The film was one of the night's biggest winners, with Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer also taking home the Actor awards for their leading and supporting roles in the film, respectively. Viola was fresh from snapping up her own individual award and fielded most of the questions backstage. She weighed in on winning the honor over one of her idols, Meryl Streep, and how The Help actually helped her find her own voice. Here are some highlights:

Viola on how she personally related to her character: "During the course of promoting this movie, and having to kind of defend my choices in playing a maid in 1963 Mississippi - [it's] 2011 - and I've had to find my voice. I've had to find my voice as a woman of color, an artist, and I never thought that I would ever be put in a position like that. I've always been kind of in the background, a character actor doing four or five scenes. And all of a sudden, I was being put to the test, kind of being pushed against the wall, kind of making me feel what Abilene, Minnie, [all of them] felt in finding their own voices, and not keeping silent anymore. Not staying in the background."

Viola on how she felt about "beating out" Meryl Streep: "I feel pretty overwhelmed with my name being called. I just don't see the 'best' thing going on. It's hard - every time I start a job ... I feel like I've never done anything before, everyone's going to find me out to be the hack that I am. It's hard to me to think that I triumphed over Meryl Streep. I just think that a few more people checked my name in a box for whatever reason, and this time, I fooled them. You know, I bought a little time to maybe suck in my next role or something."

Viola on why The Help is important: "For me, and I know for Octavia, and for Ms. [Cicely] Tyson, they are the stories of our mothers, our grandmothers, and we absolutely feel like these women's stories are worth it."

Jennifer Lopez Slips Into a Swimsuit and Snuggles With Casper

Molly Goodson — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:50:37 PST

Jennifer Lopez showed off her figure in a formfitting one-piece bathing suit on the set of a photo shoot in Miami on Friday. She is out promoting the latest season of American Idol, which premiered earlier this month, and for this work-related trip she brought along her boyfriend Casper Smart. Idol may be off to a slower start in its 11th year on the air, but things are going well in Jennifer's personal life. Casper defended his and J Lo's age difference recently, saying "close your ears and open your heart!" She's also getting along well with her ex, Marc Anthony, despite rumors of trouble when they split last Summer and when she took up with her much younger backup dancer. Jennifer and Marc even held hands at a recent event to promote their upcoming reality show ¡Q'Viva! The Chosen to show just how friendly they are as exes.