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First Look: Jake Gyllenhaal Visits Inside the Actors Studio

As if James Lipton doesn't have enough to celebrate these days — after 16 nominations, Bravo's Inside the Actors Studio won its first Emmy award for Outstanding Informational Series/Special, at the Creative Arts Emmys on Sept. 15 — the host and executive producer will be joined on stage by Jake Gyllenhaal on Thursday (8/7c, Bravo). Gyllenhaal, 32, takes his turn in the hot seat to open up about his Oscar-nominated career from cult-classic Donnie Darko to his upcoming theatrical release Prisoners, in which he stars opposite Actors Studio favorite Hugh Jackman. Gyllenhaal also discusses his relationship with his famous sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and reminisces about former costars Anne Hathaway (Love & Other Drugs) and the late Heath Ledger (Brokeback Mountain), admitting, "It felt like losing a family member, and it still does to this day." 

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

First Look: Jake Gyllenhaal Visits Inside the Actors Studio

Meet the Cast of Bravo's The New Atlanta

Atlanta has brought its fair share of drama to Bravo with five seasons of The Real Housewives and it's about to bring even more, now that the city is home to the latest installment of Bravolebrities. The New Atlanta follows five young coeds as they fight their way to the top of the social and professional world. And in true Bravo fashion, the climb doesn't come without romance woes, catfights and big personalities. Meet the cast of the newest Atlantans — Alexandra, Emily, Africa, Tribble and Vawn.

Tue, Sep 17, 2013

Meet the Cast of Bravo's The New Atlanta

A New Wedding — And a New Reality Show — For Bravo Breakout NeNe Leakes

Nene Leakes is The Real Housewives of Atlanta's breakout star thanks to her sitcom gig in NBC's short-lived The New Normal, a recurring role on Glee and now, her own spin-off series. I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding (premiering Tuesday Sept. 17 at 9/8c on Bravo) follows Leakes and her ex-husband, Gregg, in their journey to tying the knot — again. NeNe gave TV Guide Magazine the scoop on why the second time's the charm.

Mon, Sep 16, 2013

A New Wedding — And a New Reality Show — For Bravo Breakout NeNe Leakes

Meet the Cast: Boardwalk Empire's Fresh Faces for Season 4

It's getting to be a real Mob scene on Boardwalk Empire. TV Guide Magazine caught up with the crime drama's new blood at this week's red-carpet premiere party in NYC. DOMENICK LOMBARDOZZI Where you've seen him before: The Wire, Entourage Who he's playing: Ralph Capone

Fri, Sep 6, 2013

Meet the Cast: Boardwalk Empire's Fresh Faces for Season 4

TV Guide Magazine's 60th Anniversary: Record-breaking Photographer Gene Trindl

With a repertoire including Merv Griffin, Steve McQueen, the Monkees and the Brady Bunch, Gene Trindl holds the record for shooting TV Guide Magazine covers — more than 200 of them! We went behind the lens with the late photographer's grandson, Skylar Schofield, who calls Trindl's impressive roster of cover images his "ultimate résumé." Steve McQueen, Wanted: Dead or Alive, May 30, 1959"He never really watched too much television, because it was weird for him to see his subjects [as stars], even though that's what he was trying to capture," says Schofield of legendary Hollywood macho man Steve McQueen (posing on our cover for his hit Western Wanted: Dead or Alive). "He really respected people who were true craftsmen."

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

TV Guide Magazine's 60th Anniversary: Record-breaking Photographer Gene Trindl

Exclusive First Look: E!'s Hello Ross

Ross Mathews' career is the success story that every rookie in the biz wants to hear. Formerly known as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno's 'Ross the Intern,' the E! personality — who has appeared on Chelsea Lately and a number of red carpets — is about to host his own talk show. The weekly half-hour Hello Ross will serve as the ultimate fan forum to discuss all things pop culture. Mathews will examine and debate the latest Hollywood scoop alongside celebrities and fans. Take a look at this exclusive promo of Hello Ross, premiering Friday, Sept. 6 at 10/9c on E!

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

Video: Gabby Douglas Guest Stars on Disney XD's Kickin' It

Life imitates art on Monday's episode of Kickin' It when Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas stops by to hit the mats (Aug. 12 at 8:30/7:30c on Disney XD).Douglas, 17, makes her second ...

Mon, Aug 12, 2013

Video: Gabby Douglas Guest Stars on Disney XD's Kickin' It

TV Guide Magazine's 60th Anniversary: Bob Peak's Visionary Cover Art

Considered a father of the modern movie poster, Bob Peak created art for Apocalypse Now, Superman: The Movie and The Spy Who Loved Me, among many others. But during a nearly 20-year run, he was also one of TV Guide Magazine's most prolific cover artists, contributing 38 gorgeous, graphically inventive illustrations. Peak's son and archivist, Thomas Peak, helps annotate some of his father's finest.

Mon, Aug 5, 2013

TV Guide Magazine's 60th Anniversary: Bob Peak's Visionary Cover Art

The View Says Goodbye to Joy Behar --- and Who Should Replace Her?

The View is sending of original co-host Joy Behar in style.At a taping of Behar's final special tribute show, to air Friday, Aug. 9 on ABC, the 70-year-old comedienne was surprised by a slew of famous friends — including Regis Philbin, Joan Rivers and former View-er Meredith Vieira —to reminisce about her 16-year run. Emceed by rumored replacement Mario Cantone, who would be the show's first full-time male panelist, the episode closes with a special performance by Tony Bennett.

Wed, Jul 31, 2013

The View Says Goodbye to Joy Behar --- and Who Should Replace Her?

Jennifer Lopez on NUVOtv's Official Launch

Multi-hyphenate Jennifer Lopez has another job to add to her resume: Chief Creative Officer of NUVOtv. The first and only English-language network for Latinos officially launches Wednesday with Lopez's biography special, Jennifer Lopez: Her Life, Her Journey (July 18, 8/7c). After the documentary comes A Step Away (9/8c), a docu-reality series that follows Lopez's professional dancers behind the scenes on her world tour, and the reality show House of Joy (10/9c), which goes inside the lives of Grammy-winning producer Rodney Jerkins and his wife, Joy Enriquez. Premiere week also features YouTube star Anjelah Johnson (Bon Qui Qui, Nail Salon) in a one-hour comedy special, Anjelah Johnson: The Homecoming Show (July 20, 9/8c) and Mario Lopez in Mario Lopez: One on One (July 20, 10:30/9:30c), a celebrity sit-down series that puts Gloria Estefan, Eva Longoria and Mark Sanchez in the hot seat. We caught up with Lopez to get the inside scoop on...

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Jennifer Lopez on NUVOtv's Official Launch

Exclusive: Disney XD Rolls Out a "Non-Stop Summer"

Disney XD is giving kids tons of action-packed reasons to say indoors this summer with the network's most ambitious programming slate yet. The young, male-driven network will unveil a slew of series and specials this season including Marvel's Avengers Assemble, premiering Sunday July 7, and Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., premiering Sunday, Aug. 11. The network has also partnered with the X Games for four separate specials, airing nightly July 22-25. All of the "Non-Stop Summer" fun officially makes a splash on Monday, June 17. Here are the highlights:

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Exclusive: Disney XD Rolls Out a "Non-Stop Summer"

Exclusive First Look: E!'s The Wanted Life Gets Diagnosed

The Wanted has it all — worldwide superstardom, zillions of fans and a brand new reality show on E! But on this weekend's episode, the guys aren't so lucky in Las Vegas. After moving into a mansion with their girlfriends on last Sunday's premiere ...

Wed, Jun 5, 2013

Exclusive First Look: E!'s The Wanted Life Gets Diagnosed

Bravo's Chef Roble Serves Up Season 2

Celebrity chef Roble Ali launched his own catering company with a high profile client list during the first season of Bravo's Chef Roble & Co. Now cameras follow Roble and his team — including a new assistant and pastry chef — as his New York-based business heats up. (Season 2 premieres Wednesday at 10/9c.) "I'm overwhelmed with the growth of the business," Roble says. "We are catering even higher-caliber events — everything from birthday parties to photo exhibits to fashion shows." And you can bet the guest lists will be VIP-only.

Tue, Jun 4, 2013

First Look: Ken Jeong Guest Stars on Sullivan & Sons

Community's Ken Jeong is on the big screen this summer in The Hangover Part III, and now he's heading to TBS for another hangover on the bar-set comedy, Sullivan & Son.

Mon, Jun 3, 2013

First Look: Ken Jeong Guest Stars on Sullivan & Sons

Bravo Crowns Princesses: Long Island

Living with your parents for the rest of your life isn't just the theme of an ABC comedy. It's reality — or at least a Bravo reality show — for the six women willingly living under mom and pop's roof in Princesses: Long Island. And why wouldn't they when their parents' bank account is served to them on a silver platter?

Fri, May 31, 2013

James Lipton Celebrates 250 Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio

James Lipton returned to the fourth season of Arrested Development, which rebooted on Netflix this past weekend, but this week (Wed. May 29, 7/6c, Bravo), he's celebrating another milestone. In 1994, Lipton created a Master's degree course at the Actors Studio and started televising his seminars with famous performers. Hundreds of interviews later, Inside the Actors Studio is celebrating its 250th episode by bringing back such guests as Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lopez and Ellen Burstyn (Wednesday, 7/6c, Bravo). Let's get this party started.

Wed, May 29, 2013

James Lipton Celebrates 250 Episodes of Inside the Actors Studio

Jennifer Lopez on Returning to American Idol

Jennifer Lopez is returning to American Idol...at least for the May 16 season finale, where she will perform her new single, "Live it Up." "It's great to go back and see the old gang," she told TV Guide Magazine at the Nuvo TV upfront on May 15, where she was named the Chief Creative Officer for the Latino targeted, English-speaking network. "I do miss it. I had a great time doing Idol."

Thu, May 16, 2013

Jennifer Lopez on Returning to American Idol

First Look: The Dukes of Melrose Season Finale

High fashion and high drama have been on trend throughout Dukes of Melrose's freshman season, and Wednesday's two-part finale (9/8c, Bravo) is no exception. "It's been a wild ride this season," says Christos Garkinos, co-owner of Los Angeles' Decades boutique, along with Cameron Silver. On-screen, the vintage luxury store has opened its doors to an eclectic celebrity clientele, and on the finale funny girl Sandra Bernhard is on the search for the perfect dress.

Tue, May 7, 2013

First Look: The Dukes of Melrose Season Finale

Meet the Cast of Bravo's Newlyweds: The First Year

First comes love, then comes, marriage, then comes... well, what? Bravo has all the answers with Newlyweds: The First Year (premiering Monday at 10/9c). The eight-episode docu-reality show chronicles four couples for 365 days. From the big wedding day to their first anniversary, every behind-the-scenes milestone and lovers quarrel is caught on camera. TV Guide Magazine caught up with the spouses, and they kiss and tell all. Here are their fairytales — and they are not your typical happily-ever-after.

Mon, May 6, 2013

Meet the Cast of Bravo's Newlyweds: The First Year

TV Guide Magazine's 60th Anniversary: The Famous Painters Behind Our Covers

Star-powered photo shoots currently dominate our covers, but over the years, TV Guide Magazine has also put illustrations, caricatures, collages and paintings front and center. A few of these canvases came from some of the most important artists of their times, including Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, Norman Rockwell, Peter Max and LeRoy Neiman. Our archive of 60 years' worth of covers comprises a veritable museum of pop art. And the stories behind these masterpieces are often as fascinating as the images themselves...

Tue, Apr 23, 2013

TV Guide Magazine's 60th Anniversary: The Famous Painters Behind Our Covers

Family Takes the Spotlight in Married to Jonas Season 2

Are the Jonas Brothers about to welcome another Jonas into the family biz? Not quite, but babies are on the mind of Kevin and Danielle Jonas when their E! reality series Married to Jonas returns for its second season on Sunday (10:30/9:30c). "We do talk about it a lot," Kevin tells TV Guide Magazine. "I think because I'm going to be carrying for nine months, I will be on and off the tour," Danielle adds — hypothetically. "I know that our life isn't normal, but I'd like to keep it kind of normal so that they're the same as other kids."

Fri, Apr 19, 2013

Family Takes the Spotlight in Married to Jonas Season 2

Supreme Themes: The 60 Greatest Title Songs of All Time

For years TV Guide Magazine has told you what's worth watching, but what about what's worth hearing — over and over again? In the best TV theme songs, lyrics can summarize the backstory or comment on characters, while instrumentals can sell the mood or set the scene. Just try reading this list of shows without getting a few of their songs stuck in your head.  (Additional reporting by Kevin Schlittenhardt)

Tue, Apr 16, 2013

Supreme Themes: The 60 Greatest Title Songs of All Time