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"American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks' first album is due in November, the Associated Press reports; her first single, "Tattoo," will be released Aug. 27. Variety has news of Djimon Houndsou and Dakota Fanning signing on to star together in a thriller titled Push. ABC has set dates for two relatively high-profile TV movies, the latest Oprah movie and an adaptation of A Raisin in the Sun, Zap2it Read more
Here's the story of this TV season in a nutshell: Networks put on new shows. Networks cancel new shows. Networks promise to bring back the canceled shows so dedicated fans can get some bit of closure. Well, now we can add a new step to the process: Networks cancel the canceled shows again, further frustrating fans who had waited months for the supposed resolution and now are unlikely to get it at Read more
One of the shows I most looked forward to last fall was "The Nine," ABC's serial drama about what happened to nine people who were held hostage during a bank robbery. The show premiered to positive reviews, and I was absolutely sucked in by the tension-filled pilot. But viewers didn't stick around to watch the mystery unravel — even I found myself letting unwatched episodes pile up on my TiVo Read more
ABC's canceled serial thriller "The Nine" will air six more episodes starting in August, says the Futon Critic. The makers of Indiana Jones 4 are insisting on not using any CG effects in order to maintain the style of the older Indiana Jones movies, reports the New Haven Register. The Los Angeles Times says fans of "The Black Donnellys" are sending crackers to HBO, hoping the channel will pick Read more
Now that Babel is up for a Golden Globe, everyone suddenly wants to see it — Variety Giant media networks could be close to creating a YouTube rival — New York Times "Desperate Housewives" is mulling a special male-centric episode narrated by Bree's dead husband — TV Guide Happyness helps Sony Pictures break the annual domestic box-office record — Zap2It Avril Lavigne will release a new Read more
What Happened In There? Tonight we will finally begin to find out as The Nine premieres at 10/9c on ABC. The show is based on the lives of nine complete strangers who are survivors of a bank robbery gone bad. Held hostage for 52 hours, only they know what went on inside the bank, but we will find out a little more each week. All we know is that each person's life has dramatically changed by the 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
After nine (almost 10) months of pregnancy, some mamas will do almost anything to get their babies out. And while many expectant women enter the hospital with a birth plan in place, once they know the end is in sight, they're often willing to try it all. Consumer Reports recently compiled a list of 10 overused birthing procedures that can put both Mom and her tot at risk during delivery. Take a Read more
Justin Timberlake took a spin around LA yesterday in his vintage Pontiac GTO. He's been kicking it on the West Coast since launching his latest business venture, HomeMint, at an event in NYC earlier this month. Justin's been focusing on projects outside the studio in recent years, but according to new reports, he's ready to return to music. Justin's reportedly composing the Devil and the Deep Read more
Remember when deciding to head to the beach for the day required little more than a blanket, some sunscreen, and some good music? Once there's a baby in the mix, an afternoon at the shore is still an option, it just requires a bit more planning! Before nixing the idea altogether, check out our nine baby beach bag essentials — blankets, towels, and umbrellas are still part of the plan, but here Read more
