Aretha Franklin to Discuss Whitney Houston on Tonight's DATELINE on NBCFebruary 17, 2012On the eve of Whitney Houston's funeral, more of Al Roker's 'Today' interview with Aretha Franklin, will air on DATELINE at 10p/9c. Performing at Houston's memorial tomorrow, Franklin talks to Roker exclusively about when she first met Houston, who she affectionately called Nippy, where she was when she found out that the legendary singer had passed and what she believes Houston's legacy will be.
Matthew Perry to Join Cast of NBC's THE GOOD WIFEFebruary 17, 2012Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Perry ('Friends') has been cast in a recurring role on THE GOOD WIFE. His first episode will air Sunday, March 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
Chad Michael Murray to Return to The CW's ONE TREE HILL, 2/22February 17, 2012On the Wednesday, February 22nd episode of the CW drama ONE TREE HILL, entitled 'Last Known Surroundings', actor Chad Michael Murray returns to the show in which he began his career in a guest starring appearance. Austin Nichols will direct the special episode.
Amy Poehler Makes Cameo Appearance on SNL, 2/18February 17, 2012On last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC, guest Maya Rudolph confirmed that SNL alum Amy Poehler would be making a cameo appearance on this Saturday's SNL, to be hosted by Rudolph.
BET News and Centric Air Live Coverage of Whitney Houston Funeral, 2/18February 17, 2012Beginning at 11:30AM ET/8:30AM PT, BET News and CENTRIC, along with on-air correspondents April Woodard and Lola Oguinake will bring viewers complete live, in-depth coverage of the legendary pop singer's funeral from her childhood church, New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark, New Jersey.
STAGE TUBE: William Shatner Chats SHATNER'S WORLD on GMAFebruary 17, 2012On this morning's 'Good Morning America', entertainer William Shatner spoke with anchor Josh Elliott about his new one-man show SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT, now running for a limited engagement on Broadway.
COLBERT REPORT Shuts Down Production Due to Host's Ailing MotherFebruary 17, 2012According to the New York Post, funnyman Stephen Colbert has temporarily shut down production of his Comedy Central talk show THE COLBERT REPORT due to the failing health of his 91-year-old mother, Lorna Colbert. The nature of her medical issues have not been revealed. Yesterday it had been reported that the show was being cancelled due to 'unforseen circumstances'.
STAGE TUBE: Hilty, Chase in Behind-the-Scenes Look at SMASH's 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' February 17, 2012NBC has just released a behind-the-scenes video of the making of the SMASH upcoming episode 'Enter Mr. DiMaggio' which includes the original song 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith'. The video features Megan Hilty, who portrays an actress recently cast in the role of Marilyn Monroe in a fictional Broadway production, as well as Will Chase, whose character plays the role of Joe Dimaggio in the show.