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Buzz News Roundup, 2/6

BuzzSugar — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:30:19 -0800

President Obama's Monday address will wreak havoc with the TV lineup. - Washington Post
Beverly Cleary's Beezus and Ramona will be adapted for the big screen with Selena Gomez and Joey King starring. - Variety
Sally Hawkins will star in the movie We Want Sex about the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant when 850 female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination in their job performance evaluations. - ComingSoon
The CW is casting for a new reality show about young adults on Martha's Vineyard. - Broadcasting and Cable
Ewan McGregor and Carey Mulligan are in talks to star in The Electric Slide based on the article "The Yankee Bandit: The Life and Times of Eddie Dodson, World's Great Bank Robber." - Reuters
Loretta Devine will reunite with David E. Kelley for Legally Mad. - Zap2it
Bruce Springsteen's new album, Working on a Dream, dethrones Taylor Swift's Fearless after an eight-week reign, marking Springsteen's ninth No. 1 album. - Billboard
Camilla Belle will star as the titular character and will be joined by Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the dual roles of Gabriel and Lucifer and Peter O'Toole as Symeon in Mary, Mother of Christ. - ComingSoon

TV Tonight: Eli Stone

BuzzSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:30:04 -0700

Eli Stone, which premiered last Spring in the aftermath of the writers' strike and begins its second season on ABC tonight, is a warm, cozy blanket of a TV show. It doesn't get a lot of buzz - a fact it's trying to change with guest stars; more on that in a second - but it never fails to leave me with a smile on my face.

If you missed it the first time through or need a refresher, Jonny Lee Miller plays the title character, an attorney who begins having strange visions - either as the result of a brain aneurysm or because he's a modern-day prophet. The aneurysm was removed through a risky surgery at the end of the first season; what happens to the visions now remains to be, er, seen. The only certain thing is that there will be more singing and dancing, featuring supporting cast members like the wonderful Victor Garber.

Like a few other under-the-radar shows (Chuck comes to mind), Eli Stone has reeled in several high-profile guest stars for this new season, including Sigourney Weaver on tonight's premiere and Katie Holmes, whose appearance we've already gotten to glimpse, on next week's episode. Will these guest stars win any new viewers over to Eli's charming ways? Time will tell. For now, you can check out a preview of the new season if you read more.

Five Minutes With Loretta Devine

BuzzSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:32:13 -0700

The fabulous Loretta Devine stopped by the TCA press tour earlier this week to talk about the upcoming second season of Eli Stone, in which she plays the title character's sassy but loving secretary. Between that and her recurring role on Grey's Anatomy, playing the sometimes-estranged wife of Seattle Grace's chief of surgery, Devine is showcasing her acting chops (and, in the case of Eli, her lovely voice) all over the ABC schedule - so I feel lucky that I managed to snag a few minutes with her in the hallway! Here's what she had to say:

Can you compare your experience working on Grey's Anatomy and Eli Stone, whether there are any similarities or huge differences between them?
They're both very extremely wonderful writers, and my relationships - it's so funny, because in Grey's Anatomy, I have a love relationship with my husband who doesn't spend enough time [with me], and in Eli Stone, I have this young man that I love so much and that I influence from the outside. I feel like the two characters are totally different from each other, so that's a good thing, because it's easy to keep them separate.

What's it like working with James Pickens Jr. on Grey's?
He is such a handsome man and such a debonair man. I learned about him cheating on me watching TV like everybody else, and I was like, "Oh my God! My husband's cheating!"

Even though you're not on the Grey's set all the time, do they keep you in the loop?
No, I'm not in the loop at all. They just call and say, "What's your availability?" and then they use you when they use you.

To hear about some of Devine's dream singing partners on Eli, just read more.

You said you didn't know about the singing on Eli Stone when you auditioned. When did you find out?
When I got the script! I was so excited because I got to sing some on Boston Public, so I'm really happy about that. And I really hope I get a chance to do more of it. You never know till you get the script. I'm not singing in the first two [episodes of the new season] and I'm sad!

The first season was all George Michael songs. Do you have a dream musical guest for the upcoming season?
I don't, to be totally honest, but Beyonce would be great to come on the show. I think she would be so beautiful. Jennifer Hudson, any of the Dreamgirls!

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Sugar Shout Out: Guess the Celeb Mommies in Maternity Gear!

PopSugar — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:50:00 -0700

Guess which celebrity mom is behind the maternity gear
Test your knowledge with another juicy round of CelebStyle Smarts!
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Five minutes with Loretta Devine
Beauty byte: Karl's kool new capsule
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ABC All Stars Pose Hands-on-Hips and Party the Night Away

PopSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:30:42 -0700

After spending a long day sitting on panels and fielding questions at the TCAs, the ABC and Disney stars got dressed up and hit the red carpet last night. Despite moving filming to NYC, the Ugly Betty beauties like Becki Newton (get her look here) were representing, even with no America Ferrera. Mixing our medical shows, Kate Walsh hung all over Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence celebrating life back on ABC. Nick Lachey didn't have Vanessa on his arm but looked handsome out promoting his High School Musical reality show. Check out lots more over on Buzz from all the stars and all the fun new and familiar shows!

To see more from the party including Selena Gomez, Victor Garber, Teri Hatcher, Peter Krause, Blair Underwood, Dave Annable, Zach Braff, Nicollette Sheridan just read more

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Images include: Jamie Chung, Brendan Fehr, Seth Gabel, Zoe McLellan, Selena Gomez, Victor Garber, Teri Hatcher, Dana Delany, Loretta Devine, Natalie Zea, Doug Savant, Nick Lachey, Peter Krause, Blair Underwood, Judy Reyes, William Baldwin, Barry Watson, Tracy Hutson, Paul Adelstein, Chris Lowell, Taye Diggs, Sarah Jane Morris, Lucy Liu, Shawn Pyfrom, Kate Walsh, Bill Lawrence, Swoosie Kurtz, Felicity Huffman, Laura Wright, Donald Faison, Audra McDonald, Dave Annable, Zach Braff, Nicollette Sheridan, Kristin Chenoweth, Michael Urie, Vanessa Williams, Brooke Smith, Becki Newton

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Scrubs, Ashton, and Life on Mars All Go Big on ABC

Molly — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:04:00 -0700

Yesterday was another fun one at the TCAs in LA! Buzz and I buckled down to enjoy the first day of ABC panels, which included some swoonworthy celebrity sightings including Ashton Kutcher and newly fit Zach Braff. Check out Buzz for full news on the shows, but here are my thoughts on the day, shows, and whether or not Jonny Lee Miller wants to talk about Angelina Jolie:

The day kicked off with Eli Stone and the question on everyone's mind was Katie, Katie, Katie. We got a few more details on her role, but mostly we'll have to wait for Oct. 21 to see her return to TV singing and dancing.
When asked about Angelina Jolie, her former husband, Eli Stone star Jonny Lee Miller, said we'd have to call her. Ha.
Breaking news: The Scrubs folks are funny! While Bill Lawrence revealed that this will be Zach Braff's last year on the show, the whole group seemed excited about the move to ABC.
Love love love Sarah Chalke (who they kept joking is the mother on How I Met Your Mother). Lots more from the hilarious panel here.

To hear more about the Scrubs panel and Ashton (!!) plus photos of the day just read more

When asked about his recent weight loss, Zach Braff talked about being in the best shape of his life thanks to a certain someone he met about a year ago. Hmmm . . .
The whole Scrubs cast genuinely seems like they love each other, which is such a treat - Braff and Donald Faison kept talking about being best friends. Guy love between two guys. Plus, Bill Lawrence was super excited for Courteney Cox to join the cast for a few episodes, and Neil Flynn (the Janitor) jokingly revealed that his characters real name is "Zanzibar Buck Buck McPhee".
Sigh, Ashton. Nothing I love more than a man in a Red Sox hat. He was there to present the new game show he's producing, Opportunity Knocks which, briefly, is a contest about how well you know details about your family. When asked how he would do on it, Ashton said Demi would do better than he would since women are more attentive and compassionate.
When asked about whether the show was his idea, Ashton talked about no one "owning" ideas and how we're just lucky to be able to "manage" them. He also talked about having no regrets about Punk'd, but enjoying doing something more family friendly fun too. So sweet hearing him talk about his girls, awww!

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Images include: JD Roth, Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Karey Burke, Donald Faison, Zach Braff, Bill Lawrence, John C McGinley, Sarah Chalke, Neil Flynn, Michael Imperioli, Andre Nemec, Jason O'Mara, Julianna Hough, Loretta Devine, Jonny Lee Miller, Greg Berlanti, Jason George, James Saito, Julie Gonzalo, Victor Garber, Natasha Henstridge, Sam Jaeger

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Denzel's Debaters Wins Big at the NAACP Awards

PopSugar — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:45:00 -0800

Last night the ladies looked easy and breezy on the red carpet at the NAACP Awards but it was dapper Denzel who took home top honors. The Oscar presenter may not be nominated for any Academy Awards this year but he did score 4 Image Awards last night for his movie The Great Debaters including Best Actor and Best Motion Picture. The evening also included Hall of Fame winner Stevie Wonder who has quite a few fabulous things to say about Obama and Hillary as well as a great performance. Janet Jackson presented the singer with his honor and she also scored her own award for Best Supporting Actress in Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? To see which musician scored 4 awards herself as well as a complete list of winners, click here.

For many more pictures of the winners, performances and stars including Stevie Wonder, America Ferrera, Denzel and more just read more.

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Images include: America Ferrera, Stevie Wonder, Jordin Sparks, Herbie Hancock, Blair Underwood, Vanessa Williams, Kate Walsh, Janet Jackson, Denzel Washington, Wayne Brady, Rick Fox, Angela Basset, Ziggy Marley, Aretha Franklin, Ruby Dee, Don Cheadle, Loretta Devine, Jermaine Dupree

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It's Always Sunny at the Image Awards

PopSugar — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:32:07 -0800

Aw, you didn't think that awards season was over, did you? This weekend the stars were out to celebrate the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards in LA. The red carpet was dazzling (and apparently quite sunny) with celebs like America, Tyra, Jada and Vanessa. BTW, I haven't seen pics of Tyra where her fierce dress isn't blown to the side like that, so I'm not positive it isn't permanently that way. Hey, you gotta go for it -- awards season doesn't last forever! Kind of.

To see more of the stars in attendance including the host, LL Cool J, Aisha Tyler, Russell Simmons and more just read more

Images include America Ferrera, Aisha Tyler, Anika Noni Rose, Mary J. Blige, Brittany Daniel, Chandra Wilson, India.Arie, Jada Pinkett Smith, Kerry Washington, LL Cool J, Omar and Keisha Epps, Loretta Devine, Rebecca Gayheart, Russell Simmons, Smokey Robinson, Tyra Banks, Vanessa Williams and daughter Jillian

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