Mel Brooks: 'Politically correct is absolutely wrong.'May 11, 2014In honor of the 40th anniversary of Blazing Saddles, Mel Brooks sat down with Yahoo! Movies. Brooks considers Blazing Saddles to be his masterpiece and says that it is the funniest movie ever made, regardless of the fact that it is only number 6 on AFI's list. However, Brooks insists that Blazing Saddles would never be able to be made today.
VIDEO: Barbara Walters Roasts Herself on SNLMay 11, 2014Barbara Walters is retiring from The View after over 50 years as a television journalist. In honor of her retirement, Walters made a guest appearance on Saturday Night Live. During the News Anchor segment with Cecily Strong, Walters roasted herself.
STAGE TUBE: A Look at This Year's Tony Award Nominated ShowsMay 10, 2014The 2014 Tony Awards, hosted by Hugh Jackman, will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on Sunday, June 8th, (8:00 - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT time delay) on the CBS Television Network. Check below for a look at this year's Tony Award nominated shows!
STAGE TUBE: First Look at the Return of MISS SAIGON to the West EndMay 10, 2014London's West End has been abuzz for weeks about the highly anticipated return of Miss Saigon, featuring a new 25th anniversary production, directed by Laurence Connor, who's helped bring us new productions of other Cameron Mackintosh shows including The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables in new stagings.
NBC's GRIMM Matches its High Since AprilMay 10, 2014“Grimm” (1.3/4 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) equaled last week's 1.3 rating in adults 18-49, its highest since April 4. In the time period, “Grimm” tied for the top scripted program on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and was the top scripted program on those nets in adult 18-34. L+7 Time –Shifting: “Grimm” originals are growing this season by +82% from its L+SD result to L+7 in 18-49 rating (to a 2.60 from a 1.43) and increasing by 2.9 million persons in total viewers (8.3 million vs. 5.4 million).
VIDEO: Arsenio Hall Surprises His Mom For Mother's DayMay 10, 2014It's Mother's Day on Sunday and there was no better way for Arsenio Hall to kick-off Friday night's show than with a special surprise for his mother, Annie Hall. Arsenio wanted to make sure she felt the same love he gets every night, so after paying tribute to his mother on the show, Arsenio gave her a gift no one else could. Check out the clip below!
VIDEO: Bette Midler Serenades Barbara Walters on THE VIEWMay 10, 2014Legendary entertainer Bette Midler delivered a surprise performance of The Glory of Love on The View in honor of Barbara Walters' retirement. Walters was so moved that she began to cry. Check below to watch the clip!
CHICAGO P.D. Ranked #2 Among ABC, CBS and NBCMay 8, 2014“Chicago P.D.” (1.4/4 in 18-49, 5.4 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 among ABC, CBS and NBC in the time period in most key measures and was #1 among those nets in adults, men and women 18-34. “Chicago P.D.” maintained its 18-49 rating from half-hour to half-hour (1.4 each), despite the 10 p.m. hour. L+7 Time-Shifting: In originals this season, “Chicago P.D.” is growing by +59% from its L+SD result to L+7 in 18-49 rating (to a 2.66 from a 1.67) and increasing by more than 2.9 million persons in total viewers (9.4 million vs. 6.5 million).
NBC's TONIGHT SHOW Delivered a 5-Week HighMay 8, 2014“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has delivered a five-week high and a week-to-week gain of +17% in April 28-May 2 ratings results in adults 18-49, allowing Fallon to match the combined rating of CBS's “Late Show with David Letterman” and ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” for the week.
STAGE TUBE: National Tour of SISTER ACT Covers FOLLOW YOUR ARROWMay 8, 2014Cast members of the national tour of Sister Act: The Musical have a new tradition: #SIC, or Sunday Intermission Covers! Every Sunday during the show's 15-minute intermission, cast members rush backstage to perform a quick cover of one of their favorite songs. This week, it's Kacey Musgraves' 'Follow Your Arrow' featuring cast members Ashley Moniz (Sister Mary Robert) and Chris Cooke (Ensemble)! Check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: #ASTEPsings WHERE YOU LEAD, Featuring Chenoweth, Danielle Brooks, Samira Wiley, and More!May 4, 2014Artists Striving To End Poverty (ASTEP) connects performing and visual artists with underserved youth in the U.S. and around the world to awaken their imaginations, foster critical thinking, and help them break the cycle of poverty. This music video was shot on location win India, Ecuador, and in the US. To learn more, volunteer, and donate: www.asteponline.org.
VIDEO: 9 Circus Acrobats Injured Due to Snapping CableMay 4, 2014Eleven people were injured during a Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus performance in Rhode Island. Nine are acrobats who were performing the stunt and the other two are unknown. The acrobats were performing a stunt mid-air when a cable snapped, causing the apparatus to plummet to the ground.
NBC Finished #1 Saturday Night Among the Big 4 NetworkMay 4, 2014NBC finished #1 Saturday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and total viewers, as 'Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” and the 10 p.m. encore of “Saturday Night Live” tied for the night's #1 primetime rating on those networks in 18-49 (with CBS's “48 Hours”) and 'Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” ranked #1 in primetime in total viewers.