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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,

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?

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How to Conceal a Pregnancy . . . At Least Until After the Wedding

LilSugar — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:15:02 PDT

Timing is everything, and as anyone familiar with basic biology knows, marriage isn't a necessary prequel to pregnancy. While many modern parents - including plenty of celebs - eschew the traditional route of wedding bells before baby booties, there are at least as many who want to keep up appearances, at least for the sake of traditional grandparents or gossipy co-workers.

While it's impossible for expectant mamas to maintain the facade until they're full-term (with the exception of those inexplicable few who wind up on I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant), there are some ways to keep a pregnancy under wraps - at least for the first few months. Click through and check out these helpful tips that will allow you to share your baby news on your own terms.

Bachelorette Breakdown: First Impressions From the Premiere

Maggie Pehanick — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:09:48 PDT

Welcome to a new season of The Bachelorette, everyone! First of all, is anyone else as excited as I am to see Emily Maynard take the reigns, or roses, as it were? She is sweet as apple pie and I don't know anyone that doesn't love a Southern belle, least of all the gentlemen vying for her affections. I use the term "gentlemen" lightly, as several of them displayed relatively ungentlemanly behavior on this week's premiere.

As per Bachelorette tradition, the premiere included a basic primer to who Emily is, the limo intros with the guys, some time for Emily to mingle at her party and eventually give out the coveted First Impression rose, followed by the first rose ceremony. Let's have a quick rundown of the episode's highlights, shall we?

Find out our take when you read more.

Artistic Twists on Disney Princesses (and Other Heroines)

Tara Block — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:32:00 PDT

As it's National Princess Week and the week leading up to Will and Kate's royal wedding anniversary, we've got princesses on the brain. Sometimes that little girl inside us refuses to grow up, like when it comes to our endless fascination with all things Disney-princess-related. While our adult selves may cringe at princess culture and the outdated stereotypes that come along with it, there's just something special about the Disney princesses we grew up with like Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Aurora, and Ariel. And they aren't all damsels in distress; the newer crop of the crowned ladies (including Princess Sofia the First and Brave's Princess Merida) have attempted to be better role models for little girls. But whether these Disney princesses - or, for the purists, animated heroines - are classics or newbies, they've inspired many creative artists who've transformed them into thought-provoking modern art. So while we wait for The Real Housewives of Disney to become a actual show, satiate your obsession with some of our favorite artistic renditions of Disney princesses!

Weddings Through the Decades: Victorian Inspiration

Laura Marie Given — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:00:00 PDT

"Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" - it's a wedding tradition that began in the Victorian era along with several other practices that continue today. While "something old" should have once belonged to a happily married woman, "something new" is usually the bridal apparel. To guarantee good fortune, "something old" must be gold, and "something blue" symbolizes the heavens and true love. Rooted in the Victorian age are a number of classic customs, including the throwing of the rice, dove symbols, ringing church bells, and even the superstition of wearing white. Hoping to channel a bit of historical tradition on your big day? From lace accents to silhouette portraits, here are 40 Victorian-inspired wedding details that convey another time.

Jessica Simpson Enjoying the End of Her Pregnancy

Allie Merriam — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:15:25 PDT

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Prince Harry's new lady friend Mollie King looks an awful lot like Sienna Miller - Lainey Gossip
Kristen Bell tells what Veronica Mars is up to now - HuffPost Entertainment
A former House star gets naked for a cause - TooFab
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Title and release date out for J.K. Rowling's next book - Hollywood Reporter
Zac Efron shows how to unhook a bra - BuzzFeed
Mel Gibson has a new Hollywood feud - ET
Jenna Fischer collaborated with her husband on a new movie - Rotten Tomatoes
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Marc Anthony officially files for divorce from J Lo - Lifeline Live
Details on an unreleased Britney Spears track - Zap2It
Check out Anne Hathaway's Catwoman ensemble! - Celebitchy