VIDEO: Kristen Wiig Returns to SNL as 'The Target Lady'May 12, 2013The retail queen of making customers extremely uncomfortable returned to SNL this week, thanks to Kristen Wiig. In the sketch below, 'The Target Lady' meets her very first lesbian, and gets a little too excited about the creative uses of deodorant and maxi pads. Check it out!
VIDEO: 'The Sisters' Return to The Lawrence Welk Show on SNL!May 12, 2013Everyone's favorite singing siblings, The Maharelle sisters, returned to the Lawrence Welk show on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE LAST NIGHT, joined by Dorian Perms (Jason Sudeikis) to perform a nice medley on a beach. Dooneese ruins it. Check out the sketch below!
FASHION STAR Finale Draws 2.5 Million ViewersMay 11, 2013 At 8 p.m. ET, the finale of 'Fashion Star' (0.5/2 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall) grew from its first half-hour to its second in adults 18-49 by 20 percent (to a 0.6 from a 0.5).
ABC Takes Friday Night in Adults 18-49May 11, 2013With a repeat Shark Tank, an original Shark Tank and 20/20 up against season finale programming on each of the other nets, ABC led Friday in Adults 18-49 by strong double-digit advantages over CBS (+17%), NBC (+56%) and Fox (+56%). ABC's Shark Tank stood as Friday's #1 series in Adults 18-49 and 20/20 finished a strong #2. ABC's 20/20 was also once again Friday's #1 newsmagazine in viewers and key adults (AD18-49/AD25-54), leading both NBC's Dateline at 9pm and Rock Center at 10pm. ABC is the #1 network on Friday this season in Adults 18-49, gaining 13% year to year to its best delivery on the night in 4 years - since the 2008/09 season.
ABC: HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS, BODY OF PROOF & More Dead; GREY'S, REVENGE RenewedMay 11, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network has decided not to renew a slew of its original shows, including freshman series How to Live With Your Parents (FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE), RED WIDOW, MALIBU COUNTRY, and FAMILY TOOLS. The network has also opted out of picking up Body Of Proof and ensemble comedy Happy Endings for another season.
FASHION STAR Crowns its Winner!May 11, 2013 In the season finale episode of NBC's "Fashion Star" (Friday, May 10, 8-9 p.m. ET), contestants Hunter Bell, Cassandra Hobbins and Daniel Silverstein were challenged to create a capsule collection for all three retailers. After weeks of hard work, the remaining contestants gave everything they had for a chance to be crowned "Fashion Star." Ultimately, the buyers chose designer Hunter Bell as the next "Fashion Star." Her winning capsule collections will be carried online at Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Express and in 50 Macy's locations and 15 Express locations nationwide.
ABC Orders ONCE UPON A TIME Spin-Off as Limited SeriesMay 11, 2013Though originally believed to be designed as a full series, Zap2It reports that the network has instead ordered a slimmed down version of Once Upon a Time IN WONDERLAND. The series will air as a limited-run, connecting the events of season three from the fall to the spring.
Vision Films Picks Up Duff McKagan DocumentaryMay 10, 2013Vision Films, a worldwide distributor of independent films, has announced today that the company has secured worldwide distribution rights to former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan's auto-biographical documentary, IT'S SO EASY AND OTHER LIES. Based on the New York Times best seller about Duff's life, the film, which is written and directed by Christopher Duddy (“Cougar Club”), and is produced by McKagan, Duddy and Rainstorm Entertainment's Steven G. Kaplan (“The Big Empty”). The film is executive produced by Daniel Zirilli (“Locked Down”), Joe Mundo (“Sunset Strip”) and Kati Thomson (“Sunset Strip”).
CBS Picks Up Robin Williams-Sarah Michelle Gellar Comedy, 5 OthersMay 10, 2013CBS is in the midst of solidifying its fall lineup, giving a series order to the comedy CRAZY ONES, a father-daughter workplace comedy starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The network has also picked up three other comedies, as well as two dramas, according to Deadline.
Photo Flash: First Look - CHICAGO FIRE's Season Finale, Airing 5/22May 10, 2013On CHICAGO FIRE's upcoming season finale, titled 'A Hell of a Ride,' when a call comes in from the Cook County jail, the squad steps into a volatile predicament and are tasked with trying to defuse an escalating situation. Shay (Lauren German) remains hopeful about her baby dreams and Hermann's (David Eigenberg) wife Cindy (guest star Robyn Coffin) goes into labor with their fifth child. Meanwhile, Mills (Charlie Barnett) and Dawson (Monica Raymund) face key decisions in their personal lives. Taylor Kinney, Jesse Spencer andEamonn Walker also star.
NBC Cancels ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS After 2 SeasonsMay 10, 2013The network has yet to make the official announcement, but sources have confirmed to The New York Times and The Hollywood Reporter that the Friday night news series will not return, following its inability to draw a significant amount of viewers.
Photo Flash: ELEMENTARY's Two-Hour Season Finale, Airing 5/16May 10, 2013On the second Season Finale of CBS's ELEMENTARY titled 'The Woman' and 'Heroine', as Sherlock reels at the reappearance of his former lover, Irene Adler, a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction.
TNT Cancels SOUTHLANDMay 10, 2013After five seasons, TNT has pulled the plug on its cop drama SOUTHLAND, Deadline reports.