George Lopez
Fox's new reality dating show Take Me Out has found its perfect match: George Lopez is set to host, the network announced.
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George Lopez
George Lopez is plotting his return to TV, but this time behind the camera. Fox confirms that it's developing a comedy project from Lopez based on the life of comedian Mark Viera.
The untitled half-hour is the first project to be...
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Snooki, George Lopez
Just two years ago, MTV was struggling to find its footing. Network staple TRL had ended, onetime hit The Hills was on its way out, and ratings were in a downward spiral. MTV faced its biggest identity crisis yet — then along came Snooki and Co.
Now, led by the crass stars of prime-time phenomenon Jersey Shore, MTV can easily be crowned the biggest winner of the summer of 2011. Jersey Shore's Season 4 premiere averaged 8.8 million viewers, and the show landed five of the top seven cable telecasts of summer. "Thank God for Jersey Shore," says MTV programming head David Janollari. Those ratings translate to big advertising bucks for MTV, notes Horizon Media analyst Brad Adgate. "I think in the 30-year history of MTV, this has been...
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George Lopez and Eva Longoria
Despite news of his TBS talk show's abrupt cancellation and her Desperate Housewives wrapping up after the upcoming season, there was a lot of laughter when George Lopez and Eva Longoria came together recently in a Hollywood warehouse. The two old amigos were shooting promos for their second go-round as co-hosts of the ALMA Awards, honoring the best in Latin music, film and television.
After taking a year off to retool, the ALMAs will air September 16 on NBC. I was the only print reporter invited to the shoot to talk to the pair about what we can expect from the show and how they're dealing with all the changes in their lives.
TV Guide Magazine: Eva, this will be your fifth year hosting the ALMAs. What's going to be different?
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George Lopez
TBS has canceled Lopez Tonight.
"TBS has reached the difficult decision not to order a third season of Lopez Tonight," the network said Wednesday in a statement. "Thursday will be the final episode of the show. We are proud to have partnered with George Lopez, who is an immensely talented comedian and entertainer. TBS has valued its partnership with George and appreciates all of his work on behalf of the network, both on and off the air."
Watch clips from Lopez Tonight
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Sesame Street
Sesame Street's upcoming 42nd season promises a gaggle of celebrity guests who'll frolic with children and puppets — as well as some skits based on pop-culture references.
Speaking of those, Glee (in a skit called "G"), Deadliest Catch ("The Heaviest Catch"), the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark ("SpiderMonster the Musical") and cooking competitions...
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George Lopez, Kirstie Alley
Note to George Lopez: Kirstie Alley doesn't want your apology.
George Lopez apologizes to Kirstie Alley for pig comparisons
After the late-night host said he "misjudged" a joke that compared the Dancing with the Stars contestant to a pig, Alley fired back on Twitter.
"@georgelopez I don't need or want ur apology...I want your kidney dude," Alley tweeted, referring to the fact that Lopez divorced his wife five years after she donated one her kidneys to him. "On behalf of ur X and all the women uv insulted...give it back."
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George Lopez, Kirstie Alley
George Lopez has apologized to Kirstie Alley for comparing her to a pig.
"I misjudged the joke," Lopez tweeted Thursday. "No malice was intended and I apologize to Kirstie."
George Lopez compares Kirstie Alley to a pig
On Wednesday's Lopez Tonight, Lopez cracked on that Alley did a nice job on Dancing with the Stars with "her little ...
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Kirstie Alley, George Lopez
George Lopez has compared Dancing with the Stars contestant Kirstie Alley to a pig.
"She did a nice job, her little hooves tapping away," Lopez joked on Tuesday's Lopez Tonight after showing a clip of Alley's cha-cha, which earned a ...
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Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana has married drummer Cindy Blackman, Us Weekly reports.
The couple swapped vows Dec. 19 in Maui in a last-minute indoor ceremony when it started to rain. Not that the weather dampened their spirits: The newlyweds later ...
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