ITV's AMERICA NOW to Expand With New DistributionJanuary 17, 2012AMERICA NOW, the hit daily newsmagazine show co-hosted by Leeza Gibbons and Bill Rancic from ITV Studios America and Raycom Media, is expanding with a new distribution team, it was announced today by Paul McTear, President and CEO of Raycom Media and Paul Buccieri, Managing Director of ITV Studios International and President and CEO of ITV Studios America.
Oxygen Picks Up THE GLEE PROJECT for Second SeasonJanuary 17, 2012Oxygen has picked up a second season of the critically acclaimed competition series THE GLEE PROJECT for a summer 2012 debut. The spinoff competition series, which awards one winner a seven episode arc on 'Glee,' will return with Ryan Murphy and Dante Di Loreto continuing as executive producers along with series executive producers Michael Davies and Shauna Minoprio of Embassy Row.
MTV's TEEN MOM Soundtrack to Benefit Teen Pregnancy Prevention CampaignJanuary 17, 2012MTV today announced the commercial release of the soundtrack to its hit docu-series, 'Teen Mom.' The 12 track playlist includes emerging artists whose songs have been featured in 'Teen Mom' and 'Teen Mom 2.' Available exclusively on iTunes, proceeds will go to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
Idris Elba to Reprise Role in Upcoming THOR 2January 17, 2012Actor Idris Elba has confirmed to MTV News that he will reprise his role of the Norse god Heimdall in THOR 2, the sequel to the 2011 Marvel Comic's film. In an interview with MTV, the actor revealed, 'Thor 2 for sure. We're going at it again.'
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek -TABATHA TAKES OVER a Gay Bar on Tonight's Episode on BravoJanuary 17, 2012Club Ripples, the first gay dance club in Long Beach, CA, is owned by couple Larry Hebert and John Garcia. Ripples used to be the gay hot spot, but now it's empty seven nights a week and they blame the competition and their staff. Tabatha quickly discovers the real problems are John's penny pinching business practices and Larry's crazy club rules.
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne Featured in 'CBS's Cares Colonoscopy Sweepstakes' CampaignJanuary 17, 2012CBS and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are joining forces to increase awareness for colon cancer and promote early screening to help save lives by launching the second CBS Cares Colonoscopy Sweepstakes. The 2012 CBS Cares Colonoscopy Sweepstakes launched last night during 60 MINUTES with a PSA featuring colon cancer survivor and THE TALK host Sharon Osbourne, along with her husband, Ozzy.
Lucy Liu Guest Stars in Multi-Episode Arc on TNT's SOUTHLAND, Beg. TonightJanuary 17, 2012TNT's acclaimed series SOUTHLAND returns for Season 4 tonight. In the episode, Officer John Cooper returns to duty after recovering from back surgery and meets his new partner, Officer Jessica Tang (special guest star Lucy Liu), a tough and disciplined cop with her own set of baggage from working the streets.
A Chinese Buffet Tempts Contestants on Tonight's THE BIGGEST LOSER on NBCJanuary 17, 2012On tonight's episode of NBC's THE BIGGEST LOSER, the week kicks off with a Chinese buffet temptation that will give the winner complete control of how contestants will be matched up for a face-off challenge in the gym - and also give them a two-pound advantage to use or give away.
JJ Abrams STAR TREK Sequel Begins FilmingJanuary 17, 2012Paramount Pictures has just announced that principal photography is now underway in Los Angeles for the currently untitled JJ Abrams upcoming STAR TREK sequel. The film will be a follow-up to Abram's 2009 Star Trek feature film which chronicled the early days of James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members.
Zooey Deschanel to Launch THE SINGLE LIFE Dating Series on WebsiteJanuary 17, 2012As first reported on The HollywoodReporter.com, 'New Girl' star Zooey Deschanel has joined forces with Digital Broadcasting Group for a second season of the web dating series THE SINGLE LIFE. The series is set to launch on Deschanel's HelloGiggles.com website.
MAD MEN's Abigail Spencer to Star in 'In Your Eyes'January 17, 2012As reported in The Hollywood Reporter, actress Abigail Spencer, best known for playing Don Draper's mistress on Mad Men, is in negotiations to star in 'In Your Eyes', a 'supernatural romance', written and produced by Joss Whedon.
Oprah Winfrey Visits India for OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER January 17, 2012According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oprah Winfrey is currently in Mumbai India this week in order to shoot footage for her new TV series OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER. The talk show host will reportedly remain in the country until January 22nd.
Dwyer Group CEO to Be Featured on CBS's UNDERCOVER BOSS, 1/22January 17, 2012On the January 22nd episode of CBS's UNDERCOVER BOSS, Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group goes undercover to get a behind the scenes look at her company. The second season of the series will premiere on January 15th.
Viola Davis, Eddie Redmayne Among 2012 BAFTA NomineesJanuary 17, 2012The 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards nominations were announced by Daniel Radcliffe and Holliday Grainger at BAFTA's headquarters in London. The Orange British Academy Film Awards take place on Sunday, February 12th at the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, London. This is the fifteenth year of Orange's sponsorship of the Film Awards. The ceremony will be hosted by Stephen Fry.