Soccer Star Lionel Messi to Appear on Showtime's 60 MINUTES SPORTS, 1/9January 7, 2013He has just won the top award in soccer for a fourth time in a row, only a few weeks after breaking the 40-year-old record for scoring the most goals in a calendar year. And he's only 25. What's next for Lionel Messi? More goals and more records, for sure, but he is more focused on his club, he tells Bob Simon in a rare interview to be featured on the premiere edition of 60 MINUTES SPORTS airing on SHOWTIME on Wednesday, Jan. 9 (10:00 PM, ET/PT).
Kept Records to Debut Alpman's New Album on 1/28January 7, 2013ALPMAN taps into instrumental psychedelic moods and funk-inspired grooves to create a whole new genre dubbed spychedelic in his new album through Kept Records, out Jan. 28. The A-side, "tintm," is a break-filled track, and although this is not Turkish music, the fuzzed-out balama inspired guitar riff cannot be unheard as it carries things to an absolute hypnotizing groove. On the flip, the groove comes just as quick and you'll hear some flavours of trip-hop, spy and lounge music, all of which will get you moving and tripping like a "Hypnotic Redhead."
Toyota Enlists Kaley Cuoco for Upcoming Super Bowl CommercialJanuary 7, 2013 Kaley Cuoco , star of the award-winning CBS show 'The Big Bang Theory,' has a busy roster this year, including a debut in Super Bowl XLVII commercial for Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Sweetening the pot for fans of Kaley and Super Bowl fans alike, the public will be offered a chance to 'Get In The Big Game' and have their picture appear in the Toyota spot. From Jan. 4 until Jan. 12, fans can submit photos of themselves to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #wishgranted for a chance for their image to appear in Toyota's Super Bowl commercial on Feb. 3. One photo will be selected and placed in the reveal of the commercial during the first quarter of the game.
NIGHTLINE Beats Competition in 4th Quarter of 2012January 7, 2013ABC's "Nightline" stood as late-night's No. 1 program during 4th Quarter 2012 in Total Viewers (3.905 million) and Adults 25-54 (1.437 million), according to Nielsen Media Research. 4Q12 marked the 8th time in 9 quarters that the ABC late-night program led in overall viewers against NBC's "The Tonight Show" and CBS' "The Late Show," and in 7 of the last 9 quarters in the key adult news demo.
DOWNTON ABBEY's Season Three Premiere Brings Huge Ratings for PBSJanuary 7, 2013 PBS and WGBH announced today that the premiere of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC 'Downton Abbey, Season 3' captivated viewers nationwide, building on the love affair with the series that started two years ago. An average audience of 7.9 million viewers tuned in for Sunday's premiere. (Nielsen Fast National data, 5.1 household rating.) The third season premiere of the Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) Award-winning series, a Carnival/MASTERPIECE co-production, quadrupled the average PBS primetime rating, and exceeded the average rating of the second season premiere of 'Downton Abbey' by 96 percent (based on metered market averages).
Australian Producer to Adapt U.S. Novel THE FIDELITY FILESJanuary 7, 2013According to Deadline, Bella Le, an Australian producer, has optioned rights to the U.S. novel THE FIDELITY FILES by Jessica Brody. The site reports that has picked up the 2008 novel and its sequel LOVE UNDER COVER. Le is reportedly looking for screen writers with executive producer Robert Galinsky. Galinsky is also set to assist in financing the book's big-screen adaptation.
VIDEO: Wendy Williams Comments on the Impending 'Kimye' BabyJanuary 7, 2013News broke that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting their first child over the holidays - and since THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW was on hiatus - the beloved syndicated talk show host had to wait until today to give her thoughts. Check out Williams' comments below!
Universal to Develop UGLYDOLL Feature FilmJanuary 7, 2013 Universal Partnerships & Licensing today announced it has entered into a representation agreement with Pretty Ugly, LLC, the creators of the popular Uglydoll brand, to expand the digital category of the imaginative Uglydoll world, or "Uglyverse." Universal will launch interactive and wireless content, such as apps, games, widgets and virtual goods. A feature film based on the Uglydoll characters is currently in development at Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures' main supplier of family and animated films. The film will be produced by Illumination founder Chris Meledandri (Despicable Me, Hop, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax), and distributed worldwide by Universal.
VIDEO: Celebs Flop, Flail in New STARS IN DANGER: THE HIGH DIVE PromoJanuary 7, 2013Stars from TV, film, sports and pop culture plunge into a whole new pool when the two-hour special event STARS IN DANGER: THE HIGH DIVE premieres Wednesday, Jan. 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Check out the newly-released blooper reel, featuring some flopping and flailing - as well as interviews - below!
will.i.am, Skrillex, & More Set for Wynn Las Vegas Residencies in 2013January 7, 2013 Wynn Las Vegas daylife and nightlife venues will feature more than 40 electronic dance music DJ residencies at Encore Beach Club, Surrender, Tryst and XS nightclubs throughout 2013. After an unprecedented roster in 2012, the venues have several returning as well as exciting new additions to fill the schedule of events during the year.
Adele to Perform SKYFALL at The Oscars?January 7, 2013Rumors of Adele's impending return have began to emerge. Multiple sources are claiming that the Grammy winner may take the stage at the upcoming 85th Academy Awards, set to air Feb. 23. Following the announcement that the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise will be celebrated that night - and that the singer recorded the theme song for the lastest installment SKYFALL - she may become part of the tribute.
Seinfeld to Continue COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE Web SeriesJanuary 6, 2013The New York Times has reported that comedian Jerry Seinfeld will continue his experimental web series COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE. In the vein of 'real' television, he has announced that he and Sony Pictures Television have picked up COFFEE for a second season. The digital sophomore outing will run for 24 episodes.
OVER THE RIVER Opens 1/18 at Theatre Artists Studio in ScottsdaleJanuary 6, 2013Hilarity ensues when two sets of loving, but overbearing, Italian-American grandparents become determined to keep their grandson from moving to Seattle. Theatre Artists Studio captures all of the love, pain and laughter of "Tengo Familia - The Family" in Joe DiPietro's Over the River and Through the Woods.
Steve Carell Most Likely Won't Return for THE OFFICE Series FinaleJanuary 6, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt addressed the rumors of Steve Carell's potential return for THE OFFICE's upcoming series finale at the Televsion Critics Association press tour. And the news wasn't good.