"Kooky" Nicki Minaj and American Idol Judges Tiptoe Around the F-Word
Exclusive Video: Say Watt?! Four Houses' Blinding Christmas Lights Extravaganza
Is there such a thing as too much Christmas cheer? On TLC's Four Houses: Deck the Halls, airing Tuesday at 10/9c, four Christmas-crazy homeowners compete to prove that they have the most holiday spirit. Marie is all about elegance and minimalism, Jason's trademark is animatronic displays, Dhonna uses live people for dynamic tableaus, and Kevin the retired firefighter? Well, Kevin likes lights. Lots of them.
Project Runway Exclusive Video: Emilio Talks Trash About Uli
What in the world are Emilio and Casanova talking about now?
The X Factor: Two More Go Home
Alicia Keys is on fire! Britney rocks a fedora! And two more acts go home on Thursday's The X Factor. How does it all play out? Let's take a look:
Why the Humanization of CeCe Won't Save Her on The X Factor
Another week of The X Factor, another chance to hate on CeCe Frey. The 21-year-old postal room worker has inspired more loathing than judge Simon Cowell this season, falling to the bottom of the Rankings of Shame twice ever since viewers started voting. During last week's results, when she was saved from elimination by the judges again, Cowell acknowledged that even they have given her a "hard time" on the show. If the judges can't back her, why should America?
Hell's Kitchen Diner's Confessional: I Didn't Go Hungry!
To be a Hell's Kitchen contestant, one must be hungry for fame, excellence and no small amount of drama. But to be a Hell's Kitchen diner, one must go hungry ... or at least that's the impression the editing on the reality cooking competition show has given. With all of host-mentor Chef Gordon Ramsay's bellowing, the undercooked proteins and overdone egos apparent on the show, many a filmed dinner service has ended in tears or has been shut down well before all courses have been served. Imagine my relief (and satiation) that this was not necessarily the case when I recently had the privilege to dine at Hell's Kitchen itself.Check out what other preconceived notions I had and how they played out through dinner service:
Are The X Factor's Mentors More Harmful Than Helpful to the Contestants?
Who is to blame when contestants go home on The X Factor? Sure, the singers perform as well as they can before leaving their fate in the hands of America's voters, but if you ask the singers, The X Factor's well-hyped mentors also bear some of the responsibility for shaping that performance. In theory, it sounds good: Successful music producers and artists coach wannabes into becoming stars. But as we've already seen, there are apparent flaws to the formula.
David Giuntoli's 7 Reasons to "Thank Grimm It's Friday" for the Fall Finale
Grimm fans don't have to wait until Thanksgiving to feel thankful. Viewers can "Thank Grimm It's Friday" with the series' fall finale (9/8c, NBC), in which Det. Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) is a man possessed when he finds out that his cop partner Hank (Russell Hornsby) has been pummeled to a pulp. Apparently, that impotent Hexenbiest Adalind (Claire Coffee) has hit Portland and has set her sights on those Nick holds near and dear. Speaking of, his girlfriend Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) — whose selective amnesia has set back their relationship — is adding to his stress levels with her obsessive attraction to Capt. Renard (Sasha Roiz).
Whisker Wars Exclusive Video: Beard Battle! Did Myk Steal Jack's Move?
The competition is getting hairy on Whisker Wars. When IFC's reality series about competitive bearding returns Friday, Nov. 23 at 10/9c on IFC, reigning champ Jack Passion will be back to brandish his beard, which he describes as "emblematic of the health and virility that a bearded man should show the world."
Why We Love The X Factor's New Rankings of Shame
Say what you will about Simon Cowell, but he's brought some intriguing changes -- Yay, Demi! Boo, Khloe! -- to the second season of The X Factor. The latest update adds a twist to the typical bloated elimination episode by not only revealing which singer got the boot, but also how the rest of the votes fell. That's right! On last week's results show, for the first time in reality singing competition show history, we found out exactly how well (or poorly) all the contestants fared. And thus was born what we at TVGuide.com like to call the Rankings of Shame.
Project Runway Exclusive Video: Where's Andrae? With the Hobbitses!
Even for Project Runway, Andrae is not your typical designer.
Exclusive Video: Nathan Fillion Reveals Untold Firefly Secrets for Browncoats Unite
Do you think you know every Firefly plot? Think again. In this exclusive clip from Science Channel's Firefly 10th anniversary special Browncoats Unite, airing Sunday at 10/9c, the cast gathers to discuss behind-the-scenes secrets of the beloved gunslinging sci-fi series that ended after only 14 episodes. Star Nathan Fillion, who played Capt. Mal Reynolds of the Serenity ship, reveals an idea that series creator Joss Whedon had for an episode that never got a chance to be made.
Nikita's Melinda Clarke Reveals Amanda's Owen-Torturing Past and Killer New 'Do
Nikita's Amanda is dusting off her torture skills. On Friday's episode (9/8c, The CW), when Amanda (Melinda Clarke) returns to bust Owen (Devon Sawa) out of a Russian prison, fans will learn more about their shared past. "She very specifically targets Owen. He had a life before Division, but when he came to Division, Amanda got her hands on him," Clarke tells TVGuide.com. "The torture machine that Amanda tried on Birkhoff last year — that was not the first time she's used it. So, Amanda has definitely been an integral part in who Owen is today."
Grimm Exclusive Video: Will Nick Finally Reveal All to Juliette?
Nick, just tell Juliette you're a Grimm already! On Friday's episode of NBC's fantasy crime procedural (airing 9/8c, NBC), it looks like Nick (David Giuntoli) is finally trying to have a heart-to-heart with his girlfriend Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch), who has zero memory of him after she woke from a magic-induced coma.
Avoiding The Ick Factor: 5 Hosting Tips for The X Factor's Khloe Kardashian
The X Factor contestants have music industry mentors to guide them through their live performances, but where is Khloe Kardashian's coach? The reality show sibling made her live co-hosting debut last week alongside Mario Lopez, and the results were rough and embarrassing at best. With a vet by her side, she could have at least allowed him to do the heavy lifting, but instead she allowed her awkward performance take center stage to the point where it was distracting to the competition at hand. Even she knows she needs work. "I'm anxious to learn and get great! :)" she tweeted afterward.
Nikita's Lyndsy Fonseca: Alex Will Begin a Downward Spiral
Alex is about to get a major setback on Nikita. On Friday's episode (9/8c, The CW), Alex (Lyndsy Fonseca) gets shot in the shoulder during a Division mission. The injury itself shouldn't cause that much trouble. After all, she's survived witnessing her father's murder, a debilitating drug addiction and being a sex slave. A little bullet in the shoulder shouldn't be a big deal, right?
Jared Padalecki: Supernatural Without Conflict Would Be Gilmore Girls
Calm down, Supernatural fans. Brothers disagree, brothers fight, and yes, brothers may even have different demon-hunting goals in life.But those bumps in their relationship are a necessary part of Supernatural, insists the series' stars. "Conflict brings the story," Jensen Ackles told TVGuide.com during a recent set visit. "I think if everything was all happy-go-lucky in Supernatural-land, it wouldn't be as interesting."
Which X Factor Judge Has the Winning Singer?
After meltdowns and smackdowns, baseball rain delays and an early World Series win, The X Factor is back Wednesday night at 8/7c on Fox with its first live show. The judges have made their decisions and a fortunate 16 acts will hit the stage in Hollywood to sing or rap their way into voters' hearts and a shot at the $5 million prize. Which judge's team is the best? Who is a future star? Who will fade into obscurity? TVGuide.com breaks down the contenders:
Where's the Love? 5 Superpowered Mysteries for Misfits' Season 4 Return to Hulu
"I think you'll find that there's no such thing as an innocent young offender." Rudy (Joseph Gilgun) just might be right about the two new delinquents who are serving community service with him when the UK's Misfits kicks off its fourth season on Hulu Monday. The irreverent and violent sci-fi series picks up a short time after the heartbreaking events of last season's finale, in which the group lost star-crossed couple Simon (Iwan Rheon) and Alisha (Antonia Thomas) for good.
Meet Fresh Meat's Six Randy Students and One Unhandy Spy on Hulu
There's a cost to higher learning, and it's not just monetary. But dignity is overrated anyway on Hulu's new British comedy Fresh Meat, which debuts Sunday. In the premiere, six Manchester Medlock University students who missed out on living in the dorms find themselves thrown together in a shared house off-campus. As the only returning student among the freshmen, Howard (Greg McHugh) has gotten a bit too comfortable living alone when his first new housemate Vod (Zawe Ashton) arrives and catches him without pants in the common room. "I've just got used to wearing trousers of the mind," he explains sheepishly.
Grimm's Juliette to Unleash "Mad Bedroom Skills" --- But with Whom?
Grimm's sleeping beauty has woken up in more ways than one. Although Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) started out as the fantasy crime drama's most disengaged character -- she began the season in a coma after all! -- she is gradually becoming more of an active participant. One mystery she'll encounter on Friday's Halloween-themed episode (airing at 9/8c on NBC) involves a series of child abductions...
Grimm Exclusive: Qué Miedo! Juliette's Brush with a Spanish Ghost (Story)
Qué miedo es Grimm! On Friday's Halloween-themed episode of NBC's fantasy crime drama (airing at 9/8c), star Bitsie Tulloch busts out her Spanish-language skills when Nick (David Giuntoli) needs a translator for a child-abduction case.
