WWE Commentator Jerry Lawler Suffers Heart Attack During Telecast
Carrie Ann Inaba Ends Engagement
Carrie Ann Inaba and her fiancé, Jesse Sloan, have called off their engagement, People reports."They decided early in the summer to break off their engagement and have remained friends," Inaba's rep told the magazine.
Glee Video: Kate Hudson Heats Up with Sexy Gaga/J.Lo Mash-Up
Kate Hudson has definitely earned herself a spot on Mary Murphy's hot tamale train for her work on Glee this season.The actress, who plays Rachel's NYADA instructor Cassandra July, shows off her moves in a sexy mash-up performance of Lady Gaga's "Americano" and Jennifer Lopez's "Dance Again" on the Season 4 premiere.
Private Practice: True Blood's Alfre Woodard to Play Sam's Mom
Alfre Woodard has been tapped to play Sam's mom on Private Practice, Entertainment Weekly reports.The actress will guest-star in an episode slated to air this November. Maybe Sam (Taye Diggs) will have some happy engagement news to share?
SNL Recruits Two Second City Alums for New Season
Saturday Night Live is adding two new faces. Aidy Bryant and Tim Robinson are slated to join the sketch comedy series for its upcoming 38th season, The Comic's Comic reports.Both comedians are veterans of the legendary Chicago improv troupe Second City, which boasts a hefty list of SNL alums, including Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Bryant is also a member the musical improv group Baby Wants Candy.
Supernatural Season 8 Promo: The Winchesters Reunite!
The Winchester boys are back in action! After a year in purgatory on Supernatural, Dean is finally reunited with Sam and brotherly love never looked so good.In the first promo for Season 8, we not only catch a glimpse of the heartfelt reunion, but we also get some serious knowledge dropped on us: Not only is there a second Word of God, but it contains a way to close the gates of Hell — forever!
Catching Fire: Jeffrey Wright Cast as Beetee
Jeffrey Wright has landed the role of Beetee in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.Beetee is a District 3 tribute and former victor of an unspecified Hunger Games, but is selected again for the 75th anniversary Games. During the Quarter Quell, Beetee is paired with Wiress, played by Amanda Plummer. The couple soon earns the nickname "Nuts and Volts," due to her mental instability and his knowledge of electricity.
Drew Carey Calls Bob Barker's Price Is Right Snub a Big Misunderstanding
Bob Barker was not deliberately left out of The Price Is Right's 40th anniversary special, according to Drew Carey."I feel really bad about that," Carey tells TMZ. "It wasn't because of animosity or anything like that. ... It just didn't occur to anybody to invite him personally to be on the show because it was a salute to the contestants."
Tune In Tonight: Stand Up to Cancer Telethon
The biggest stars in Hollywood are coming together Friday for Stand Up to Cancer's third prime-time fundraising special.Tom Hanks, Justin Timberlake, Julia Roberts and more will appear on the Gwyneth Paltrow-produced telecast to raise money for the fight against cancer. Supporters can call in and donate money to the cause during the commercial-free event.
The CW Developing Wonder Woman Origin Series
It's only been a year since NBC rejected David E. Kelley's Wonder Woman series, but now The CW is trying its hand at the headbanded and cuffed crusader.Well, actually, scratch the headband and cuffs.Vulture reports that the latest attempt to bring Wonder Woman to the small screen will focus on Diana of Themyscira just discovering her role as a crime-fighter, not as a full-out superhero.
Carson Daly and Girlfriend Welcome Daughter
It's a girl for Carson Daly!The Voice host and his longtime girlfriend Siri Pinter welcomed daughter Etta Jones Thursday night.Simon Cowell on The Voice's additional night: NBC is playing "dirty tricks""Tonight at 5:15 p.m. we welcomed the latest addition to our family. Etta Jones Daly weights 8 lbs. and is beautiful!" Daly wrote on his Facebook page. "Mom was a rockstar, Jackson James is a proud big bro, and dad's drinking a cold one."
Cee Lo Green Developing Family Sitcom for NBC
From singer to reality judge to sitcom star? That looks like the plan for Cee Lo Green. The Voice judge is in final negotiations to develop his own scripted comedy with NBC, Deadline reports.Green would star and executive-produce the series, inspired by his relationship with his ex-wife and kids. No word if Purrfect the Cat would also appear.
Jersey Shore Final Season Promos: Slow Jams Meet Seaside Heights
The two new promos for Jersey Shore's final season encompass everything that is great about the series: fist-pumping, three-way kisses, wet thongs, T-shirt time and drunken stumbles. (OK, maybe we're using the term "great" lightly.)The first tongue-in-cheek promo shows off highlights from the past five seasons, including The Situation's abs, all set to one of Boyz II Men's most epic slow jams, "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday."
Report: Khloe Kardashian Is Front-Runner to Host The X Factor
Khloe Kardashian may be adding another TV show to her resume. The reality star is reportedly the front-runner to host The X Factor, TMZ reports.According to the site, the reality star is the lead contender out of all the hopeful hosts. Producers, including Simon Cowell, who has said he wants two hosts — a man and a woman — reportedly think Kardashian is the most sensible pick since judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato also share Kardashian's young fan base.
Amanda Bynes Charged with Two Hit-and-Runs
Amanda Bynes has been charged with two counts of hit-and-run, TMZ reports.Bynes first allegedly rear-ended a BMW in April, but prosecutors rejected the case due to lack of witnesses. After the actress faced a near-identical accusation last month, the original hit-and-run case has since been reopened.
Judy Blume Battling Breast Cancer
Beloved novelist Judy Blume has been privately battling breast cancer.Blume made the sad announcement on her blog Wednesday, in a post entitled "!@#$% Happens." According to Blume, her doctor discovered an "invasive ductal carcinoma" during a routine ultrasound on June 12. The author recalls, "The biopsy report was a shock. Isn't it always? What do you do? Where do you go?"
America's Got Talent Semifinals Goes to the Dogs
One word sums up the second installment of America's Got Talent's semifinals: puppies! Why? Because when you have a brood of precious pups performing acrobatics, how can you remember any of the other acts?When Olate Dogs took the stage Tuesday night, their troupe of well-trained dogs showcased a range of impressive skills, including jumping rope, back flips, a group scooter ride and even a conga line! Seriously, how can you compete with that?
Kellie Pickler Shaves Her Head in Support of Cancer-Stricken Friend
Kellie Pickler debuted a brand-new buzzcut on Good Morning America Wednesday morning.The country cutie lost her locks the day before in support of her childhood friend, Summer Holt Miller, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in June. Miller, who also shaved her head, will begin chemotherapy on Thursday.
Dixie Chicks' Emily Robison Welcomes Baby Girl
Dixie Chicks' Emily Robison welcomed daughter Violet Isabel Strayer on Tuesday, People reports.Violet is the first child for Robison and boyfriend Martin Strayer. The couple both perform together in the country-folk duo Court Yard Hounds, along with Robison's sister Martie Maguire.
Watch a Preview of Downton Abbey Season 3
Downton Abbey's third season premieres this month in the U.K., but Stateside we'll have to wait until January for its return. Thankfully, PBS has released a Season 3 trailer to help tide us over until the Crawleys' anticipated return next year.In the clip, we get our first glimpse of Lady Cora's American mother Martha Levinson (guest star Shirley Maclaine), as well as O'Brien's nephew Alfred, the new manservant.
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of Dexter Season 7
This season on Dexter, everything changes. And thanks to this behind-the-scenes video, we get a sneak peek at what's to come in the pivotal seventh season of the Showtime drama.Featuring new footage and interviews with the cast, including Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, James Remar and Desmond Harrington, this clip provides a glimpse at the way Deb's discovery turns the whole world of Miami Metro upside-down.
MTV Moves VMAs to Avoid Competition with Obama's DNC Speech
Thursday almost set the stage for the battle of the century: One Direction versus President Barack Obama.MTV's 2012 Video Music Awards and the final night of the Democratic National Convention will both air Thursday, Sept. 6, but thanks to some quick rescheduling, MTV has avoided any conflict with the sitting president's speech.
