Pepsi to Feature Michael Jackson in New Ad CampaignMay 3, 2012Pepsi today announced an exclusive global partnership with the Estate of Michael Jackson as part of its new 'Live for Now' campaign, which Pepsi fans around the world will experience in a variety of ways including an engaging retail campaign featuring one billion special edition Michael Jackson Bad 25 Pepsi cans, iconic music, epic live events and opportunities for fans to access special edition merchandise.
Travel Channel Invites Viewers to Vote For Most INSANE ROLLER COASTERSMay 3, 2012From May 7 - June 1, log on to www.TravelChannel.com to cast your vote. Tune in to Travel Channel beginning July 8 and watch as coaster experts argue the pros, cons, advantages and weaknesses of each ride, and see which coaster won the most votes for the best in its class.
Frances Lawrence to Direct 'Hunger Games' Sequel CATCHING FIREMay 3, 2012LIONSGATE , a leading global entertainment company, announced today that Francis Lawrence has officially signed on to direct CATCHING FIRE, the sequel to THE HUNGER GAMES, based on the second in a series of books by Suzanne Collins that has 36 million copies in circulation in the US alone.
History's New Series MOUNTAIN MEN to Premiere 5/31May 3, 2012A new 8-part series, MOUNTAIN MEN, follows Eustace and others who have chosen the wilderness life as they race against time to obtain the food and supplies they'll need to make it through the brutal winter months ahead. MOUNTAIN MEN premieres Thursday, May 31 at 10pm ET on HISTORY.
Mick Jagger to Host Season Finale of SNL, 5/19May 3, 2012Mick Jagger will host the season finale NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on May 19. This will be the rock icon and multiple Grammy-award winner's first time as host and third appearance as musical guest.
DWTS's Champ J.R. Martinez Welcomes Baby GirlMay 3, 2012People.com reports that DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 13 champion J.R. Martinez and his girlfriend have welcomed a new baby girl, Lauryn Anabelle. The baby, born last evening in Los Angeles, weighed in at 7 lbs., 13 oz. and is 21 inches long.
AMERICAN IDOL Continues Its Ratings ReignMay 3, 2012FOX (16.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.6, #1) as usual was the network to beat on Wednesday with another two-hour AMERICAN IDOL (16.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.6, #1).
Tony-Nominated Kristin Hanggi to Create, Direct SURF THE MUSICALMay 3, 2012Tony Award-Nominated Rock of Ages director Kristin Hanggi is set to create and direct the new multi-million dollar musical extravaganza SURF THE MUSICAL, written by Burton Young. The new production, featuring songs of The Beach Boys, will premiere at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino this summer.
Sylvester Stallone to Star in Animated Web Series SOUL SURVIVORMay 3, 2012As first reported on The Hollywood Reporter, Sylvester Stallone is set to star in an animated web series to be called SOUL SURVIVOR. The project will be made by Lionsgate,the studio behind The Expendables and its upcoming sequel featuring Stallone.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - TLC's EXTREME COUPONING Season 3 Premiering 5/28May 3, 2012The savings extravaganza continues on TLC as the third season of EXTREME COUPONING returns with all new shoppers, stockpiles and strategies. As part of TLC's summer lineup, season three of EXTREME COUPONING premieres Monday, May 28th at 10PM ET/PT with passionate coupon-a-holics, and of course, nail-biting register checkouts.
STAGE TUBE: Wedding Plans in Jeopardy on Tonight's BIG BANG THEORYMay 3, 2012On tonight's episode of CBS's THE BIG BANG THEORY entitled 'The Launch Acceleration', NASA reschedules Howard's mission, putting the wedding plans in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Leonard says something surprising to Penny in the bedroom. The episode airs Thursday, May 3 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.