VIDEO: Wendy Williams Defends Beyoncé Amidst Lip Synching ControversyJanuary 23, 2013On today's episode of THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW, the notoriously outspoken talkshow host came to Beyoncé's defense amidst the lip-synching scandal. Check out the clip below to out what Wendy thinks about the singer's performance of 'The Star Spangled Banner' at Presient Obama's inauguration!
Photo Flash: First Look at GLEE's 'Naked' EpisodeJanuary 23, 2013On next week's episode of GLEE, Rachel is cast in a student film at NYADA. Meanwhile, back at McKinley, the guys of the New Directions get a little desperate to raise money for Regionals - by doing a half-naked calendar photoshoot. Check out the first look below!
CBS Sweeps Week in Viewers with BLUE BLOODS, NCIS, & MoreJanuary 23, 2013 CBS swept the week in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 with the best deliveries in these ratings measures by ANY network for the second consecutive week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 20.
Warner Bros. Records Sign Australian Rock Group The RubensJanuary 23, 2013 Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Australian rock sensations The Rubens to its roster. The band - which is brothers Sam Margin (vocals/guitar), Elliott Margin (keyboards), and Zaac Margin (guitar), plus their longtime friend Scott Baldwin (drums) - hail from the tiny rural town of Menangle in New South Wales (pop. 327) and have been on a whirlwind journey since forming in 2011. They have gone from being total unknowns to enjoying strong support from Australia's influential radio station Triple J and playing the main stage at one of Australia's biggest music festivals, Splendour in the Grass, alongside Jack White and Bloc Party. The Rubens also opened for The Black Keys in New Zealand and have been selected to support Bruce Springsteen during his tour of Australia this March.
VIDEO: Maximum Hedrum Release KEEP IN TOUCH Video, Feat. George ClintonJanuary 23, 2013Maximum Hedrum premiered their music video for their song 'Keep In Touch' yesterday at Consequence of Sound. The track features George Clinton and is the first single from the band's forthcoming debut self-titled album due out on Tuesday, March 19th via Spectrophonic Sound. The poignant video was co-directed by Sam Spiegel and Christopher Neil. Check out the video below!
H2 to Premiere MIRACLE RISING: SOUTH AFRICA on 2/17January 23, 2013 MIRACLE RISING: SOUTH AFRICA tells the remarkable story of South Africa's political transformation that culminated in the first free and fair elections in April 1994. Narrated through personal and intimate accounts from world leaders, politicians, celebrities and journalists, this thought-provoking documentary reflects on South Africa's very own 'Miracle' - the inspiring story of a journey from apartheid to democracy.
VIDEO: Kathryn Bigelow's Extended Interview on THE COLBERT REPORTJanuary 23, 2013On last night's episode of THE COLBERT REPORT, Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelowstopped by to talk about her latest film, ZERO DARK THIRTY. In the extended interview, Bigelow defends the firsthand accounts which informed her film and its portrayal of enhanced interrogation tactics. Check out the extended interview below!
ABC Premieres New Installment of NASHVILLE Inspired Docu-Web Series ON THE RECORDJanuary 23, 2013ABC Music Lounge's 'Nashville'-inspired docu-web series, 'On the Record,' is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original song, 'One Works Better,' co-written by Tofer Brown, Natalie Hemby, Rosi Golan and Kate York and performed by Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor and Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott. 'One Works Better' was a collaborative effort written over two days by four of Nashville's favorite songwriters.
Telemundo Taps Mike Rosen for Executive VP of Ad Sales & Integrated MarketingJanuary 23, 2013 Mike Rosen has been appointed Executive Vice President of Ad Sales & Integrated Marketing, Telemundo Media. Rosen, who joins Telemundo from Starcom MediaVest Group will be based in New York and report to Jacqueline Hernandez, Chief Operating Officer. He will be responsible for leading the network, cable and digital sales teams of Telemundo and mun2 overseeing all ad revenue generation, including Telemundo Media cross-platform sales initiatives and multiplatform integrated marketing solutions. Rosen joins on the heels of Telemundo's best Upfront season ever, with nearly 20% growth year-over-year and more than 15 new advertisers added. Telemundo is part of the NBCUniversal portfolio of assets, the largest in the industry.
Trips-N-Slim Set to Release Highly Anticipated Mix Tape THE PREFACEJanuary 23, 2013Harlem-based rap duo Trips-N-Slim today announced the March 12, 2013 release of their highly anticipated mix tape, 'The Preface'(available for download at www.squareoffmusic.com).The project will be released through Trips-N-Slim's label imprint, Square Off Records. Though descendants of rap royalty, the duo is well on their way towards penning their own chapter in hip-hop history. Using their unique story-telling abilities, 'The Preface' captivates, providing a snap shot of the duo's true-life experiences.
Gavin DeGraw Partners with Folgers for 3rd Year of FOLGERS JINGLE CONTESTJanuary 23, 2013For more than 27 years, the Folgers Best Part of Wakin' Up jingle has been inspiring brighter mornings and a positive outlook on the day that lies ahead. Continuing its legacy, Folgers Coffee is partnering with multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw to invite aspiring musicians to submit their own versions of the iconic Folgers jingle for a chance to win $25,000. The Best Part of Wakin' Up jingle has been adapted by numerous nationally-renowned recording artists across various musical genres including country, R&B, a cappella and gospel, and DeGraw's contagious energy and optimistic warmth are great inspiration for the next great rendition.
TV One Picks Up FAMILY TIME; to Join Friday Night Classic Comedy BlockJanuary 23, 2013As part of its growing aggressive program strategy, TV One will add the half-hour sitcom Family Time to its Friday night classic comedy block it was announced today by Maureen Guthman, SVP Programming Strategy and Acquisitions. The half-hour comedy created by Bentley Kyle Evans (The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin, Love That Girl) and produced by Evans and partner Trenten Gumbs, will premiere Friday, January 25 at 9:00 PM/ET with two episodes back to back and then settle into its regularly scheduled time slot of Fridays at 7:30PM/ET beginning February 1.
Lifetime's ARMY WIVES Returns for 7th Season on 3/10January 23, 2013The seventh season of Lifetime's hit drama Army Wives will see new challenges to the tribe, including a heartfelt and final goodbye to one of their own in one of the series' most dramatic and pivotal moments. Four new characters are set to join the cast, headlined by Grammy(R) Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Ashanti (Resident Evil: Extinction, John Tucker Must Die, Coach Carter), Torrey DeVitto (Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries), Elle McLemore (Bring It On, The Suite Life on Deck) and Emmy(R) and Grammy nominee Jesse McCartney (All My Children). As the number one ad-supported cable series in its premiere time period among Women 18+, Army Wives will return with 13 all-new episodes, beginning Sunday, March 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, leading into the season two premiere of Lifetime's other hit drama The Client List.
VIDEO: UK Trailer for SIDE EFFECTSJanuary 23, 2013The UK trailer for director Steven Soderbergh's psychological thriller SIDE EFFECTS has been released.Rooney Mara stars as a troubled young woman who develops a dangerous love triangle between her doctor (Jude Law) and her newly paroled husband (Channing Tatum). Catherine Zeta-Jones also stars in the film set to hit theaters February 8th. Check out the trailer below!
VIDEO: Next Week's All New Episode of HART OF DIXIEJanuary 23, 2013On Hart Of Dixie's all new episode next week, entitled 'Lovesick Blues,' Zoe (Rachel Bilson) is alerted by the Health Department about a flu epidemic heading towards BlueBell, and she is forced to put the town on lockdown.