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Mother of Brock Ritter Defends Son’s Appearance on Toddlers & Tiaras

Toddlers & Tiaras is the most despicable show on reality television. And, yes, we know: that’s saying a lot! But many believes the TLC series sunk to a new low this week when it featured eight-year old Brock Ritter as a beauty pageant contestant. He’s a boy. The self-described “diva” hails from Michigan and has a mom, Tori, who says she’s simply trying to “nurture” her child. Brock Ritter on Toddlers & Tiaras “I support what his ideas are and what he wants to do because people say you have to open your kids up to opportunities and let them try different things,” Tori told TV Guide. “We’ve both played soccer. We’ve kicked the ball around with him in the back yard and he has no interest in doing that. Defending the spray tan on her son as part of “dress-up,” Tori has this to say about those who criticize child pageants overall: “It would be interesting to take a poll on how many of those people have sat in an audience or have had hands-on experience in a pageant. I think the people who are bashing are on the outside looking in.” Do you think Brock should have been on Toddlers & Tiaras?

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Teen Mom Season Premiere Sets Ratings Record

The third season premiere of Teen Mom may only have earned two points from our critic this week, but it resulted in a record-setting performance for the MTV hit. The episode attracted 3.65 million viewers, making it the most-watched premiere in franchise history. It was also the number-one telecast on TV among women between the ages of 12-34. In other words ( gulp! ): the next generation.

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James Spader: Coming to The Office!

The Office has found its man. Sort of. Having killed on the season seven finale as cocky branch manager candidate Robert California, Emmy winner James Spader has been announced as a new regular on that NBC sitcom. However, producer Paul Lieberstein says Spader will not have the job once held by Steve Carell’s Michael Scott. Instead, he’ll sky-rocket up to CEO of Dunder Mifflin’s parent company. Describing California as a “high-class weirdo Jedi warrior,” Lieberstein said in a statement that “he’ll have been hired over the summer as the new manager, but within hours, got himself promoted.” As a result, the task of replacing Scott in the office itself will fall to Dwight, Jim or Andy. Remember: for a weekly rundown of The Office quotes , visit our friends at TV Fanatic!

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Charlie Sheen to Star in Anger Management-Based Sitcom

Charlie Sheen is most assuredly in need of anger management. And it sounds like the actor is actually gonna get, but not in the way we expected. Multiple sources confirm that Sheen has found his next project: a sitcom based on the atrocious 2003 movie Anger Management , which starred Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. Anger Management Trailer Producer Joe Roth, who worked with Sheen on a number of films, including Major League , will take charge of the new series. It will feature Sheen as a counselor of defendants in need of a new, relaxed view on life, similar to how Nicholson’s character dealt with Sandler in the aforementioned film. Of course, Sheen himself will posses a few anger issues. There’s no official deal and no network has picked up the show yet. Sheen will next appear on the small screen, roasted to holy heck , on Comedy Central.

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Chord Overstreet Dropped From Glee Cast

The Glee community is reeling from a major shakeup after the surprising news that Chord Overstreet, who plays Sam, is being dropped from the cast . Meanwhile, fan faves Darren Criss and Harry Shum Jr. were promoted to regulars. That’s great, but largely overshadowed by Overstreet’s ouster. Ashley Fink, who recurred on season two as Lauren, will return next year, although she has not received the same upgrade as Criss and Shrum. “well its been a good yr too bad its over, time for summer and starting fresh,” Chord – who could still recur occasionally – Tweeted after the news. It was not immediately clear why the Fox hit decided not to bring back the popular, 22-year-old actor as part of the third season’s cast. What do you think of this surprising news, Glee fans?

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Jeff Probst to Headline CBS Talk Show

Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, possibly Randy Jackson … and Jeff Probst. The Survivor host is the latest big name to land his own talk show, as he confirmed a deal with CBS today that will have the untitled gabfest on the air in 2012. “I’m fascinated with human nature and thrilled that this show will allow me the opportunity to connect with real people and explore their stories on a personal level,” says Probst, who isn’t leaving the reality show that made him famous. “As I continue with Survivor , I am excited to extend my relationship with CBS with this new adventure in the world of daytime.” Probst has stepped in before on Regis and Kelly and on Larry King Live . The new show will cover everything from current events to extraordinary tales. Will you watch?

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Charlie Sheen vs. Warner Brothers: Round 97!

During his tour stops around the country, Charlie Sheen has made it clear: he wants to return to Two and a Half Men , even telling a crowd in NYC that he’d be willing to write an apology to Chuck Lorre. There’s just one problem: Warner Brothers does not want the actor back, and it’s sick of him implying there’s any possibility of the company reuniting with the star. Will viewers ever see Charlie Harper again? Warner Brothers has actually sent a letter to Sheen’s lawyer that says Charlie’s “statements” about negotiating for a return “are false.” It adds: “As you know, there have been no discussions, there are no discussions and there will be no discussions, regarding his returning to or having any involvement with the series.” Naturally, Sheen’s attorney, Marty Singer, sees things differently. He tells TMZ “there WERE discussions” with Warner Brothers,” slamming the aforementioned letter as “absolutely false.” “There have been discussions as late as Tuesday, and all parties have been involved – Warner Bros., CBS, Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen,” says Singer. Sigh . What an annoying mess. You tell us, readers: Do you want Sheen to star again on Two and a Half Men?

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This Week in TV Fanatic: The Renewal of Fringe and More!

We’ve got the Jersey Shore finale covered, don’t you worry. But there’s only so much television news THG can handle, as long as Donald Trump is making ignorant claims, Chris Brown is exploding again and Lady Gaga is showing love to Rebecca Black. So let’s turn to our friends at TV Fanatic for the latest small screen news… Low ratings be damned! Fringe has received a full season order for 2011-2012. Who is Jonathan Cake?!? Find out now ! Pretty Little Liars spoilers for season two already? You know it. Who is returning to Mystic Falls? These Vampire Diaries spoilers spill all. What will happen to Sam and Dean Winchester? Sounds like a question for this section of Supernatural spoilers .

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Charlie Sheen Update: Wooed by Fox, CBS, Haiti

Might Charlie Sheen not be unemployed for much longer? The actor, who is set to go on tour early next month, reportedly had an hour-long meeting with Fox over the weekend. Included at the summit were Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment;

Michelle McGee Shows Off Face Tattoo, New Boyfriend Luke Urek

Home wrecking legend Michelle “Bombshell” McGee is living the dream. She’s got a hot tattoo on her forehead and a new boyfriend in Luke Urek. He’s from Australia. Fortunately for the tattooed exotic dancer and former Jesse James mistress, there’s no home for her to wreck with Urek, a fellow ink-o-phile. McGee said she was told by a psychic she’d meet her future husband Down Under. Wonder if the psychic also said she would end Sandra Bullock’s marriage. Then she laid eyes on her male doppelganger, freestyle motocross rider Urek, while performing at Sexpo last year. Guess you can call it love at first sight. “We actually met through a mutual friend,” Michelle McGee said. “I came down to visit Luke and arrived here last week, but have to leave on Sunday.” Hang over her, Luke. She’s one of a kind.

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