Melanie Amaro
Things finally started to get dramatic on Fox's The X Factor last week, and could get even more so with this week's first double elimination — but really, show, why stop at two? (If they'd just crown Melanie Amaro already, it would save us all a ton of time.) And here's a thought: Should the decision become as contentious as it was in last Thursday's showdown between the erratic Stacy Francis, who desperately wanted to stay, and petulant little "Astro," who was so disgruntled at being in the bottom he almost couldn't be bothered to "sing for his life," next time the judges should force a tie so the act with the lowest viewer vote totals is sent packing.
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The Jeff Dunham Show
Comedy Central will not renew The Jeff Dunham Show for a second season despite its record-breaking series premiere, TVGuide.com has confirmed.
"Currently there are no plans to produce a second season of The Jeff Dunham Show," network rep Steve Albani said in a statement.
Jeff Dunham sets ratings record for Comedy Central
The show, which features the comedian and his array of puppets, premiered in October to ...
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Jeff Dunham
The Jeff Dunham Show debut drew 5.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched series premiere in Comedy Central's history.
Even though critics said it was a laugh-free comedy for dummies, the show on Thursday also posted records for a Comedy Central series premiere in the adults 18-to-49 demographic with a 2.6 rating.
Variety and The Hollywood Reporter noted that Dunham has done well in the past with specials. He set a ratings record with a special...
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Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock
It's official: Funny is recession-proof.
Forbes recently revealed a list of the 10 comedians who, thanks to their successful stand-up acts, DVDs and TV and movie deals, dry their sad-clown tears with $500 bills.
Check out clips from hilarious stand-up comedians
Topping the list of moneymakers is ...
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