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Spring Cleaning Sends Heap of TV Shows to the Dump

BuzzSugar — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:14:00 PDT

Hope you weren't getting too attached to "The Wedding Bells" or "Six Degrees." They were two of the shows axed this week as the networks reshuffled their schedules. Among the other casualties: "The Black Donnellys," which might only get to air two more episodes, and "7th Heaven," which is being canceled (supposedly for real this time). According to Variety, the networks said low ratings were behind all of the decisions.

Here's a summary of the changes:

"The Wedding Bells" will air this Friday but is unlikely to be back after that.
"The Black Donnellys" will get bumped from its time slot on April 23 to make way for "The Real Wedding Crashers." It's unclear if NBC intends to pull "Donnellys" completely before the 23rd or air the remaining episodes at another time; it only will have aired eight of its 13 episodes by then.
"Six Degrees" is done, effective immediately, and - for the moment, at least - it will be replaced by episodes of "Wife Swap" (hey, at least it's not more "George Lopez").
"7th Heaven" is scheduled to air its finale on May 13.

There's some good news for fans of "October Road": The show was only going to get to air four of its six episodes, but it's doing well enough that ABC is planning to let it finish out the season on Thursdays at 10. It will take a one-week break April 12 to make way for the premiere of "Notes from the Underbelly," but then "Notes" will move to Wednesdays at 8:30.

The CW's "Hidden Palms," which sounds like "Desperate Housewives" crossed with "Dawson's Creek," also finally got a time slot, and it will start May 30 at 8 p.m.

Photos courtesy of ABC, Fox, and NBC

Soapbox: Hey, TV! Stop It with the "Clever" Show Titles

BuzzSugar — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:37:36 PDT

Now, I know TV shows named after their main characters have been around forever: "Newhart," "Seinfeld," even "Caroline in the City." But right now, there's this whole crop of pseudo double meaning titles out there that I just cannot sanction.

I suppose it all started with "The Wedding Bells." They're wedding planners! Their last name is Bell! Suddenly, the show is infused with so much meaning!

Then along came "The Riches," in which the main characters assume the identity of a couple whose last name is Rich. And guess what? They're rich! How strangely apropos.

But I've really hit my limit with "Traveler," ABC's new thriller about friends who get blamed for a terrorist attack. I figured the title came from the cross-country road trip they're taking when the attack happens. Nope. It's actually from the name of a friend who might have framed them: Will - wait for it - Traveler.

Seriously, these sound like the names you'd use for the word problems in elementary school math tests. ("John and Sally Saver went to the bank ..."). What's next? A show about caterers named the Cooks? Patisserie owners named the Bakers? Farmers named the, uh, Farmers? Give it a rest, guys. We get it.

Photos courtesy of Fox and FX

What Did You Think of "The Wedding Bells"?

BuzzSugar — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:02:00 PST

David E. Kelley's latest project, "The Wedding Bells," debuted on Wednesday night, and in case you missed it, the first episode aired again in its regular time slot on Friday. What did you guys think of the show?

Photo courtesy of Fox

TV Tonight: "The Wedding Bells"

BuzzSugar — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:30:38 PST

From "Ally McBeal" to "The Practice" to "Boston Legal," nobody knows the formula for a television hit quite like David E. Kelley. And that's exactly why I'm both anticipating and dreading tonight's premiere of "The Wedding Bells," Kelley's latest creation. Kelley's built a career on one-dimensional, stereotypical characters who get themselves into one wacky situation after another while learning Meaningful Lessons about Life, and I'm afraid "Wedding Bells" looks like more of the same.

My reservations start with the title: See, they're wedding planners, and their last name is Bell! The Wedding Bells! Yuk-yuk! The clips I've seen stay close to the standard wedding cliches of run-away brides and overly demanding mothers. Add in the "twist" that the Bells themselves are still looking for love, and it starts to sound like a cloying, cutesy nightmare. (To see the clips for yourself, go to the show's site and click the link for video.) Or, to watch an extended preview that made me laugh several times,

read more What gives me hope is that when Kelley's stuff is on, it's on - and weddings could be the perfect setting for the kind of dramedy he does best. Plus, I'm excited to see Teri Polo, whom I first noticed as the lawyer Dan Rydell obsessed over in "Sports Night," in a starring role. "The Wedding Bells" airs after "American Idol" tonight before moving into its regular Friday time slot. Photos courtesy of Fox

What New Midseason TV Show Are You Most Excited About?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:39:28 PST

In addition to the new shows that have already debuted - including "The Black Donnellys" and "The Winner" - the networks are premiering all sorts of series for the spring, including David E. Kelley's latest project, "The Wedding Bells." Which one are you most excited about?

Photo courtesy of Fox

Tax Stuff Every Newlywed Should Know

Emily Co — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:12:40 PST

You're still hearing wedding bells, but don't let the honeymoon phase distract you from reality. Money is a huge factor in relationships and if you don't tackle it from the start, it can start to shake the cornerstones of your marriage. Kathy Pickering, the executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, names a few things newlyweds should be aware of come tax time:

Filing Status: A newly married couple has two filing status options, married filing jointly or married filing separately; however, a joint return often results in a lower federal tax. That said there are some cases where married filing separately does make sense. For example, if you have relatively high medical bills and lower income, it may be best to file separately. Medical expenses can be included in itemized deductions, but are only deductible to the extent they exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income. If you have very high medical expenses and a low adjusted gross income, filing separately means you could deduct more of these expenses. However, if you filed jointly, you may not benefit from this deduction. Other things for newlyweds to pay attention to:
Name Change: Whether you took your husband’s last name or hyphenated your name, you must report your name change to the Social Security Administration (SSA). To avoid any delays or problems at tax time, your name and social security number on your tax return should match the records the SSA has.
Adjust Income Tax Withholding: If you and your husband work, your joint income may put you in a higher tax bracket and increase your total tax liability. You should make any necessary withholding adjustments for the next year by filing a new W-4 form with your employer. Use the withholding worksheet to indicate whether your spouse works and how many dependents you have, which determines the number of allowances to claim and the amount of income tax employers will withhold from your paychecks.

What Happened When Melissa McCarthy Met Brad and Angelina

Allie Merriam — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:27:41 PST

Melissa McCarthy recounts a funny tale about Brad and Angelina at the Golden Globes - Us Weekly
Why is Heidi Klum still wearing her wedding ring? - People
And now, presenting "Sh*t Liz Lemon Says!" - The Insider
Is Gary Oldman a lock for an Oscar? - Lainey Gossip
Lindsay Lohan hit with another lawsuit - HuffPost Celebrity
Will Drew Barrymore have to convert for her fiancé? - Celebitchy
Elizabeth Olsen talks about whether or not she'll finish college - The Daily Beast
How does Taylor Lautner's wax figure compare to the real deal? - TooFab
Diane Keaton has a sweet new project about a loving pet - Rotten Tomatoes
Kristen Bell says she and fiancé Dax are "hillbillies" - Wonderwall
Rachel Zoe has almost stopped shopping for herself thanks to Skyler! - Lifeline Live
Find out who scored nominations from the Academy of Country Music - Zap2It
Rainn Wilson could get a Dwight Schrute spin-off from The Office - Buzzfeed

Link Time - Tim Gunn Is Celibate and Happy

TresSugar — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:20:06 PST

Tim Gunn's gone 29 years without sex. What's your record? - YourTango
Is this the next Bridesmaids? - The Daily Beast
Amanda Knox loves Italy and plans to go back - TheFrisky
Find out which country has banned Valentine's Day - Newser
Give the gift of Jon Hamm for Valentine's Day - Jezebel
Wedding bell blues: when all your friends are getting engaged - CollegeCandy
Cuddle or sleep? What your choice says about your relationship - Huffington Post
See what celebs looked like before stardom took over - theBERRY
What it's like to do Muslim speed dating - GOOD

Lea Michele Hangs at Home in Her First Candie's Ad

FabSugar — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:17 PST

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Yes/No"

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:41:04 PST

Glee is back from Winter hiatus and makes a big splash this week with a genuinely awesome episode. It's super cheesy and full of multiple dance numbers and guest stars, which is essentially the recipe for Glee success, and I'll admit it gave me goose bumps more than once.

Nearly everyone's emotions and relationships are challenged in this episode: Mercedes is torn between two guys, Will contemplates taking the next step with Emma, and Finn's got big ideas for his future with Rachel. I can't believe how much happened! To get all the details on "Yes/No," just keep reading.