FALLING SKIES, THE CLOSER Set for Streaming Exclusively on Amazon PrimeDecember 17, 2012Amazon and Turner Broadcasting System have officially signed an exclusive deal to bring two of TNT's most acclaimed original series, FALLING SKIES and THE CLOSER, to the Prime Instant Video collection on Amazon.com. The two companies made the announcement this morning.
Janelle Gluckman's GOODSHOT! GOLF Offers Women An Empowering Approach to the GameDecember 17, 2012 Many women want to learn to play golf but later abandon the sport because of the steep learning curve. Fortunately, a new e-book, 'GoodShot! Golf,' adds a unique perspective to golf instruction by introducing an approach designed to help women golfers enjoy playing golf while they are learning (http://goodshotgolf.com/).
Photo Flash: On the Red Carpet at Last Night's VH1 DIVASDecember 17, 2012VH1's popular franchise VH1 Divas held their latest event last night, honoring the late Whitney Houston and Donna Summer. The event, hosted by Adam Labert, took place in Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium. Check out a glimpse at the stars on the red carpet below!
VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Surfer Flick DRIFTDecember 17, 2012In the 1970s two brothers battle killer waves, a conservative society, and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry. DRIFT stars Sam Worthington, Xavier Samuel, and Lesley-Ann Brandt. Check out a first look at the surfer-flick DRIFT below!
VIDEO: Trailer for PARKER, Starring Jason Statham & Jennifer LopezDecember 17, 2012Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez team up to get their cut in the crime thriller, PARKER, based on the series of bestselling novels by Donald E. Westlake. Parker (Jason Statham) is a professional thief who lives by a personal code of ethics: Don't steal from people who can't afford it and don't hurt people who don't deserve it. But on his latest heist, his crew double crosses him, steals his stash, and leaves him for dead. Determined to make sure they regret it, Parker tracks them to PalmBeach, playground of the rich and famous, where the crew is planning their biggest heist ever. Donning the disguise of a rich Texan, Parker takes on an unlikely partner, Leslie (Jennifer Lopez), a savvy insider, who's short on cash, but big on looks, smarts and ambition. Together, they devise a plan to hijack the score, take everyone down and get away clean. Check out the trailer below!
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Episode of MIKE & MOLLYDecember 17, 2012On tonight's episode of the CBS comedy MIKE & MOLLY, entitled 'Karaoke Christmas,' even while portraying Santa, Mike cannot contain his frustrations over Molly's Christmas spending and warns unsuspecting children about the dangers of maxing out credit cards to buy toys. Later, while Molly's family enjoys holiday festivities at home - complete with Christmas carols on Victoria's new karaoke machine - Mike and Molly get roped into spending Christmas Eve at church with Mike's mother and boss, on MIKE & MOLLY, Monday, Dec. 17 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Gerald McRaney guest stars as Police Captain Patrick Murphy, Mike's boss. Check out a sneak peek below!
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Episode of HAWAII FIVE-0December 17, 2012On tonight's episode of the CBS mystery series HAWAII FIVE-0, entitled "Kahu*,' someone foolishly tries to carjack McGarrett, he and Catherine meet a boy whose father is missing and may be in deadly trouble in the backwoods of Oahu, on HAWAII FIVE-0, Monday, Dec. 17 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. George Takei ("Star Trek") guest stars. Check out a sneak peek below!
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tomorrow's Episode of PRIVATE PRACTICEDecember 17, 2012On tomorrow night's episode of the ABC drama series PRIVATE PRACTICE, entitled 'Georgia on My Mind,' Charlotte stresses the doctors out when she continues to run Saint Ambrose Hospital from her doctor-ordered bed rest. Meanwhile, scared that Charlotte might never leave the hospital, Mason begins acting out in school, on 'Private Practice,' TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. Check out a sneak peek below!
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tomorrow's Episode of HAPPY ENDINGSDecember 17, 2012On tomorrow night's episode of the ABC comedy series HAPPY ENDINGS, titled, 'No-Ho-Ho,' nothing says the holidays like exposing a big lie! The gang is shocked to discover that Jane is really a Christmas baby and has been lying about her birthday this whole time because she hated being overshadowed by the holiday. So the group makes an extra special effort to throw her a Christmas-free birthday celebration -- but will the holiday spirit prove to be too strong to fight? -- on 'Happy Endings,' TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET) on ABC. Check out a sneak peek below!
Simon Cowell Reportedly Wants Rihanna for THE X FACTORDecember 16, 2012Following this week's announcement that L.A. Reid would not return for a third season of THE X FACTOR, creator Simon Cowell is on the hunt for a superstar to fill his judge's chair. According the U.K.'s The Sun (which is a tabloid, so, nothing's definite), Cowell wants pop-diva Rihanna for the position.
Ron Hawking Comes to Chicago's Drury Lane Tomorrow, 12/17December 16, 2012One of Chicago's favorite entertainers, Ron Hawking, will appear at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, on Monday, December 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for the His Way for the Holidays concert and at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana, on Monday, December 31 at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the New Year's Eve Copa Chicago concert. Known for his critically acclaimed runs of His Way - A Tribute to the Man and His Music and Ron Hawking Celebrates… The Men and Their Music at Chicago's Mercury Theater, Ron Hawking has an uncanny ability to reinterpret a song and redeliver it with the same vocal charm and charisma that made the original artists so beloved.
ABC Finishes First with Young Adults on Friday, 12/14December 16, 2012From 8-9pm, ABC's compatible comedy combo of Last Man Standing and Malibu Country delivered 100% audience retention across all key Adult demos from the first half-hour to the second half-hour. In addition, the comedies made ABC the #1 network in the hour with Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Scores Highest Viewership Since OctoberDecember 16, 2012 'Saturday Night Live,' with host Martin Short and musical guest Paul McCartney (5.1/12 in metered-market households) dominated its time period. 'SNL' scored the #1 rating of the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in metered-market households, topping all primetime telecasts on those networks.
Top 10 Reads: THE HOBBIT Rises to 2nd Place Following Movie Release; Week Ending 12/16/2012December 16, 2012Amazon.com has just released their list of top selling books for the online marketplace this week: J.R.R. Tolkien's THE HOBBIT made a push for the top spot following the release of its film adaptation, but finished in second place. Once again, the seventh book in the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series continues its reign on the best seller list. Check out the full list below!
AMERICAN IDOL's Kelly Clarkson Announces EngagementDecember 16, 2012AMERICAN IDOL's original superstar, Kelly Clarkson, has announced she's settling down with boyfriend Brandon Blackstock. The season one winner told her fans via Twitter: 'I'M ENGAGED!!!!! I wanted y'all to know!! Happiest night of my life last night! I am so lucky and am with the greatest man ever :)'