It has been debated among the faithful fans of All My Children, who will go? Who’s character will leave?
Wait no further….
What would AMC be without Erica Kane? Well, wonder no more Susan Lucci is staying with the show. She will commute to the set and maintain her residence in New York.
The only other original cast member Ray MacDonnell (Joe) will not be moving with the soap, he is retiring. He has been a fixture of Pine Valley for so long, he will be missed.
Alicia Minshew (Kendall) is going on maternity leave in November, so her fate is up in the air and Thorsten Kaye (Zach) has chosen not to relocate to Los Angeles. That is not surprising since his family (including Susan Haskell of OLTL) are in New York. Let’s hope the absence of this popular couple will not hurt the show.
Details about Chrishell Stause (Amanda) are not yet known. We do know the cast members staying with the show are Brittany Allen (Marissa), David Canary (Adam), Bobbie Eakes (Krystal), Melissa Claire Egan (Annie), Stephanie Gatschet (Madison), Ricky Paull Goldin (Jake), Vincent Irizarry (David), Shannon Kane (Natalia), Michael E. Knight (Tad), Jamie Luner (Liza), Adam Mayfield (Scott), J.R. Martinez (Brot), Cameron Mathison (Ryan), Debbi Morgan (Angie), Cornelius Smith Jr. (Frankie), Denise Vasi (Randi), Darnell Williams (Jesse) and Jacob Young (JR).
All My Children will tape for the last time in New York on Friday, December 11th.
Genevieve Phillips, who was married to Mackenzie’s father John Phillips from 1972 to 1985, sent a statement that Oprah read on Wednesday’s show, claiming the allegations weren’t true.
Michelle Phillips, who sang along with her husband of eight years in The Mamas and the Papas, made a statement of her own with The Hollywood Reporter’s Roger Friedman claims Mackenzie called to tell her about the affair and then called her back to tell her it was a joke.
Michelle’s daughter, Chynna Phillips, told Us Weekly that she believed Mackenzie’s revelation.
Chynna is scheduled to appear on Oprah this Friday.
While Mackenzie Phillips promotes her book, High On Arrival, she’s been spilling her family secrets. Her father was John Phillips of The Mamas And The Papas and she was a child star from American Graffiti and One Day At A Time.
First Mackenzie sat with Oprah on Wednesday and let out the bombshell that she had sex with her own father. That the “affair” lasted 10 years and what started as rape became consensual.
Thursday she stopped by The Today Show for another interview.
Mackezie also states that she became pregnant during the “affair” and because of the issue of paternity (she didn’t know if the child was her father’s or the child of the man she was seeing at the time) she chose to have an abortion.
The former wild-child also remembers a night she spent with Mick Jagger.
The book is sure to be a best seller. I would stay tuned though for family reactions.
I watched the new and modernized Melrose Place last night, mostly out of curiosity and to see how it compares to the old show. I was a little disappointed. Now I’ll explain why.
The old cast back in the 90’s looked twenty-something, the new cast looks like they are straight out of high school. Ella is supposed to be a hot shot publicist, but she looks more like the prom queen. Ashlee Simpson-Wentz’s character Violet looks boring. No offense to Ashlee, because she was barely in the episode I couldn’t even judge her acting ability.
Laura Leighton brought back Sydney Andrews, who apparently faked her own death all those years ago only to be murdered in the beginning of the episode. She will appear in flashbacks the rest of the season for the whodunnit theme. I think that was a big mistake. The character is great and Leighton plays her perfectly, she fit right back in her wicked shoes.
Dr. Michael Mancini (Thomas Calabro) is back, remarried with another child. I guess he hasn’t changed much as we find out he cheated on his wife with Sydney. However, a tangled web has been weaved when we also find out David, who now lives in the Melrose building is Michael’s estranged son and also slept with Sydney.
This confuses me only because they never say who David’s mother is. On the old show Sydney’s sister Jane was married to Michael, but during that time they didn’t have children. They comment that it’s only been 11 years, so how could he have a twenty-something son? Who is his mother? Please don’t tell me he can possibly be Sydney’s nephew, because that would just be gross.
Without giving scene by scene or a recap of the whole episode let’s just say they definitely kicked off the show with a bang. The older version worked it’s way to being wicked and hot, this one started off with murder, prostitution, black mail, alcoholics and girl on girl action. I guess you can say it didn’t disappoint in that sense.
I will watch the show, because I was a fan of the old and maybe they’ll bring back more of the old cast. Also, I’ll watch for Colin Egglesfield, who plays Auggie Kirkpatrick, I’ve met him and enjoyed watching him on All My Children. Maybe the rest of the new cast will surprise me. I won’t make judgments off one episode.
Anyone who watches One Life To Live knows by now the actress who played Carlotta Vega, Patricia Mauceri, was let go from the soap opera. It was not due to storyline dictation or poor
performance. The character was recast and she believes she was replaced because of her religious beliefs.
Mauceri has been with the show for 14 years and claims that she was let go because she objected to a gay storyline. When she questioned the storyline due to her devout Christian beliefs she was replaced.
Mauceri spoke with FOX News and told them it was not being in a gay storyline that she objected to, she objected to speaking the truth of what that person, how that person would live and breathe and act in that storyline. That it would go against her belief system, and what she knows the character’s belief system is aligned to.
The scene at the center of the issue, which has already aired, involved her character’s reaction to thinking she found out her son is gay. It was a harmless scene that was not meant to inspire controversy.
If the powers that be felt so strongly that this scene had to take place and they believed the current actress would get in the way, then they should have replaced her for the episode not permanently. Mauceri told FOX that she’s considering legal options regarding her termination.
An ABC spokesperson told FOX that they were not aware of her claims that she was fired due to religious beliefs. The spokesperson went on to say should such claims surface they would be frivolous.
It was announced Thursday morning on Good Morning America that Diane Sawyer will be taking over ABC’s World News anchor chair next year. Charlie Gibson has announced he will retire at the end of the year.
If you ask me I think Diane Sawyer will blow away the competition as anchor of World News, her competition being Katie Couric at CBS’s Evening News and Brian William’s of NBC’s Nightly News.
Only a few weeks after Robin Strasser (Dorian Lord) re-signs with the show comes news that Erika Slezak (Victoria Banks) has too renewed her contract with One Life to Live.
The message Slezak wrote to her fans on her Official Website states, “I am very happy to be remaining with One Life to Live for the next few years – and am looking forward to good stories and lots of fun.”
VH1 has cancelled two shows due to the participation of the late Ryan Jenkins.
Jenkins was charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Jasmine Fiore, and was recently found dead in a Canadian hotel. He hung himself.
Jenkins was a contestant on ‘Megan Wants A Millionaire’ and he appeared in episodes for ‘I Love Money 3′, so VH1 has decided to cancel both shows.
Since producers of the shows now admit that had they been aware of Jenkins prior criminal record he would not have been allowed to participate in either show. Aren’t they supposed to do background checks? Maybe now it will become more of a priority.
The Michael Jackson movie everyone has been talking about has a release date. The movie is titled This Is It for what would’ve been Jackson’s final concert tour in London.
It’s being given an unusual release for a limited two week run on October 28, 2009 and the studio is putting the tickets up for sale on September 27, over a month before the film is actually released.
I guess it’s fitting that the director of the film is Kenny Ortega. The choreographer/director had worked closely with Jackson before becoming director of what was to be the upcoming This Is It concerts.
The filmmakers confirm that This Is It will not contain sequences shot in 3-D, as previously reported.
I can’t stand Nadya Suleman, you know Octo-Mom. I think she needs to seek help for a mental illness, that is the only explanation I can possibly give. She’s sick in the head.
Last night I caught a glimpse of the Octo-Mom special on TV. I was not planning on watching it, that is why I would not promote it, but caught it in a channel surf.
The two minutes I caught was a paparazzi following Nadya to her car asking her if when the kids are older she would do a reality show. Her answer was no because that would be exploiting her kids. Umm Hellloooo!!!! According to UsMagazine.com Suleman admits that her children received a six figure account as payment.
She recently told Us Weekly that she screwed up her life, her kids’ lives and it was a mistake having so many kids without a father figure. You think!
Suleman also berates Kate Gosselin, a fellow Octo-Mom, for being an attention seeker. I guess just because you’re on television and create a website asking for money that doesn’t mean you are seeking attention.
So because she was making money for the children’s future that makes it okay to exploit them. Yes Nadya, what you are doing is considered exploitation. Look it up, here I’ll even help you: exploitation.
We all know by now that Kourtney Kardashian (Keeping Up With The Kardashians & Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami) is pregnant with her on-again boyfriend, Scott Disick’s, child. What we didn’t know what that she considered not keeping the baby and wasn’t thinking about adoption. She speaks openly and as far as I can tell honestly about how difficult the decision was for her.
Kourtney took everyone’s opinions into consideration, but says ultimately the decision was hers and hers alone. She confesses that all the reasons she had for not keeping the baby were selfish and that she wasn’t in a position where she couldn’t support the baby. After researching abortion online, speaking to a doctor and crying she made her decision and says she is very happy with it.
I have to say that when I read the title of the article I passed judgments and was ready to blast her, but after reading I changed my mind and think that the article was a very good idea. Maybe it can help others who find themselves having to make that difficult choice. I also commend her for having the courage to put herself out there, especially on such a touchy subject. Good for you Kourtney!
This season’s cast is the biggest the show has had. Donny Osmond appeared live on ABC’s Good Morning America to announce a cast that includes himself.
Here’s the full cast:
Donny Osmond: Singer
Mya: R&B Singer and Actress
Michael Irvin: Former NFL Wide-Receiver
Melissa Joan Hart: Actress (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
Kelly Osbourne: Singer
Debi Mazar: Actress (Entourage)
Chuck Liddell: Light Heavyweight Champion
Natalie Coughlin: Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming
Joanna Krupa: Swimsuit Model
Aaron Carter: Singer
Tom DeLay: Former House Majority Leader
Kathy Ireland: Model
Ashley Hamilton: Actor, Son of former ‘Dancing’ contestant George Hamilton; previously married to Shannen Doherty and Angie Evehart.
Mark Dacascos: Actor, host of ‘Iron Chef America’
Louie Vito: Pro snowboarder
Macy Gray: Grammy-winning singer
After filming only half of the movie The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus in the starring role of Tony, Heath Ledger, unexpectedly passed away.
The role was recast with Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell portraying transformations of the character as he travels through a dream world.
For a glimpse of director Terry Gilliam’s film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus please view the trailer below. The film has a US release date of December 25.
The publishing world is crossing their fingers hoping that Dan Brown’s sequel to the blockbuster hit The Da Vinci Code is a success when it’s released to the public.
The publication date for The Lost Symbol has been set for September 15, 2009.
Well, if it is a hit like the last one was we will definitely see it in theaters within a year or two.
It’s been confirmed by cast and websites such as Daytime Confidential. ABC soap opera All My Children is moving to Los Angeles after 39 years of being filmed in New York. The show is set to move to CA in December, begin filming in Los Angeles on January 4th and airing in HD in February. The new facility is reportedly twice as big as its current studio, complete with two stages which will allow for permanent sets.
Another ABC soap is also getting an upgrade toward streamlined production modules and facility improvements. One Life to Livewill now move into All My Children’s former New York studio which is 30% larger than it’s current space.
I have to say I am a little disappointed. I remember when I was nine years old I visited the original All My Children studios in NYC as a guest of Susan Lucci. It was the first time I had ever visited a television studio. I was able to explore the sets and meet the cast. It was such a wonderful experience.
I’m from NY and there are so few TV shows actually taped here, I’d hate to lose the ones we do have. What about the cast?
According to setside sources, all contract players will be offered the chance to relocate. Brian Frons, President of ABC Daytime told the cast everyone who is on contract will be moved, unless they don’t want to go. I am curious to see who will go and who will stay. You have to think about the actors who have a families rooted in NY.
Also, with AMC veterans such as Jill Larson, Lee Meriwether and Jennifer Bassey on recurring status, this could mean the end for their beloved characters.
John Hughes has died at 59 of a heart attack. He reportedly suffered the heart attack while taking a morning walk in NYC.
He will be remembered for writing and directing popular ’80s films as “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink,” “Sixteen Candles” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Through those movies he helped launch the careers of many of the famous 1980’s Rat Pack, especially Molly Ringwald.
Are you a fan of the television series LOST? Are you obsessed with figuring out the mysteries and secrets of the island? Would you like to learn more about time travel? Well, do we have a website for you. ABC the network that brings you LOST is now opening LOST University.
At LOST University you will be able to further explore the themes and mysteries of not only the television show, but also how they relate to the world around you.
On September 22nd, 2009 enrollment will begin for the very first semester of LOST University. You will take a placement exam, receive a student ID and watch your University introductory class LOST 101.
The first semester begins on December 8, 2009. So visit the LOST University website and begin your journey today.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler (AKA Meadow Soprano) has signed on to play Natalie, Daniel’s new assistant on “Ugly Betty” season 4. Sigler also has a recurring role in the new season of Entourage playing herself as Turtle’s girlfriend. Psst…They are dating off screen too.
By now everyone knows T.R. Knightwill not be back for the sixth season of Grey’s Anatomy. His character George O’Malley was hit and dragged by a bus on the season finale and it has been confirmed he will not be returning. However, Katherine Heigl who’s character Izzie Steven’s life was also hanging in the balance in that episode will be back.
Jennie Garth will be returning for the second season of 90210. No word yet on Tori Spelling or Shannen Doherty, but I’ll keep you posted.
Jorja Fox, who left CSI last year, will be returning as Sara Sidle for a few episodes starting September 24th. Even though Sara left the show with William Peterson’s character Gil Grissom, he will not be returning with her.
If you are on Twitter and you follow celebrities you noticed many of them tweeting, “Who is Sliimy”? Well, now we know why. Because Perez Hilton asked them to.
Hilton started a label called Perezcious Music and his first signed artist is……. you guessed it Sliimy! He’s a French singer who has been on YouTube for his cover of the Britney Spears song Womanizer.
If you are Perez Hilton and you want to get the word out and get peoples attention what do you do? You enlist celebrity pals to tweet “Who is Sliimy?,” creating instant online buzz.
The memorial for Michael Jackson that took place in California’s Staples Center won’t be the last. It’s being said that those close to Jackson are planning another memorial concert at the O2 Arena in London. The place where his “This Is It” concert tour was to start later this month. The memorial concert is being planned for August 29th, which would have been M.J.’s 51st birthday.
NBC reportedly offered $10 million for the special and were planning to use it as a launch pad for Jay Leno’s new prime time show. However, it doesn’t look like that will happen. When NBC first made the offer it was to include the memorial special, backstage footage and maybe even a Universal film. NBC has yet to confirm this story.
It’s also been said that Sony and Fox are interested in producing a film about Michael Jackson and have offered $50 million or more for the rights.
Visit Scoop de Jour for updates as this story develops.
The last will signed in 2002 by Michael Jackson has been filed with the court by his lawyer, John Branca.
Jackson nominated his mother, Katherine, to be made the guardian of his children and their estates. The will states if Katherine did not survive him or was unable or unwilling to act as guardian, he nominated Diana Ross.
The will leaves his entire estate to the Trustee or Trustees of The Michael Jackson Family Trust. The Executors of that Trust are John Branca (his lawyer), John McClain (music executive) and Barry Siegel (his accountant). However, Barry Siegel resigned from his role as executor in 2003.
The document also states Jackson intentionally omitted to provide for his former wife, Deborah Jean Rowe Jackson.
Sources are saying a drug used for surgical anesthesia was found at Michael Jackson’s house after he died. Some believe it may be what killed him.
The drug Propofol was reportedly found at the house he was renting at the time of his death. Propofol is used before surgery as an anesthesia. It is a potent drug given through an IV and if not administered correctly can be very dangerous. It would never be prescribed to be administered outside a hospital.
The sources also point out that a side affect of Propofol is that it burns and Lidocaine might be used to reduce the pain from the Propofol injection. TMZ also reported that Lidocaine was found near Jackson’s body when he was found unconscious.
A major side effects of Propofol is cardiac arrest if taken in combination with narcotic painkillers, but Propofol is powerful enough that it can stop someone’s heart on its own.
A nurse has come forward claiming she knew about Jackson wanting this drug. However, I did watch her on CNN and becasue her story cannot be confirmed and I’m not sure I believe it I will not post anything further.
The drug Propofol is not meant for home use, if a doctor assisted in obtaining it and administered it for Jackson and it is found to have caused his death, they could be prosecuted for manslaughter.
Multiple sources are confirming the biological parents of Michael Jackson’s two oldest children, Prince Michael and Paris, are Debbie Rowe and her former boss Arnold Klein. Klein was Jackson’s L.A.-based dermatologist.
An insider claims Rowe and Klein signed an agreement to never reveal the truth. If this is so I would think that the three of them and the doctor who handled the in vitro would be the only people who knew. All of a sudden there are multiple sources.
Vibe Magazine, that focused on hip hop and R&B music was founded in the 90’s by Quincy Jones and quickly began to enjoy significant success. Early this afternoon Daily Finance broke the news of it’s immediate closure.
It was said that the magazine on the eve of it’s sixteenth anniversary was scheduled to work on a Michael Jackson Tribute. Sadly, it doesn’t seem that will happen now.
We’ve just learned Michael Jackson’s body is set to be driven to Neverland Ranch late Thursday morning.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ upwards of a 30 car motorcade — including Jackson’s body — will be traveling from Los Angeles to Neverland at 10 AM on Thursday.
We’re told law enforcement is currently meeting to discuss security and traffic control. Our sources say plans are in the works for a public viewing to take place on either Friday or Saturday.
TMZ has received word that Michael Jackson’s body is set to go home to Neverland Ranch late Thursday morning.
Law enforcement sources say a motorcade of 30 cars or more will travel from Los Angeles to Neverland at 10 AM on Thursday.
They are meeting to discuss security and traffic control. Their sources also say that plans are in the works for a public viewing on either Friday or Saturday.
According to biographer Ian Halperin, Michael Jackson recorded more than 100 songs, but refused to release any of them. Not even to pull himself out of debt.
They were left by Jackson for his children, a very personal legacy to them to be heard only after he died. There is a chance, depending on who is left control of Michael’s estate, that we may get to hear them after all.
Halperin has an upcoming book “Unmasked, The Michael Jackson Story” which at the moment has no official release date.
Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine granted temporary guardianship of his kids. Katherine & Joe Jackson also petitioned the court to prove Michael had a will.
The papers say Michael died intestate, which means, without a will. It’s obvious the parents do not know if a will does in fact exist. The petition asks for Michael’s mother to be named as administrator of the will.
However, it’s been reported that Michael’s lawyer for many years, John Branca, has a signed will that he intends to file within 30 days.
After filing guardianship papers, Katherinehas been granted temporary guardianship of Michael’s three kids, Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II (also known as Blanket). Debbie Rowe is the biological mother of Prince Michael and Paris, but Prince Michael II was born via a surrogate who’s name was never revealed.
He is a famed songwriter and director, he even won an Oscar, but 71 year old Joseph Brooks has been indicted on charges of rape and sexual assault.
Nine out of 11 victims claim they responded to an ad posted on the free classifieds website Craigslist. He allegedly used the site to post ads looking for women to cast in acting roles.
The Oscar he won for the 1977 Best Original Song ’You Light Up My Life’ was used as bait to get them back to his apartment on the Upper East Side. Two of the victims claim they were given date-rape drugs.
I guess Mr. Brooks thinks he’s back in the era of Hollywood where “casting couches” were used but never spoken about.
By the way Craigslist has been in the news a lot lately and not for good reasons. It seems it’s being used as a new form of kidnapping, where you actually get your victims to come to you.
I don’t watch Reality TV. Not interested, never was. All it does is give people who are obsessed with themselves a place where they can try and get famous quick.
They are sometimes called media whores and rightfully so. They crave attention and will do whatever it takes to get it. Anything that will put them in the headlines and keep them there.
Let’s take a look at some of the most recent so-called headliners:
Jon & Kate + 8 – I will not say anything that bad, because children dominate that show and they are the real reason why people watch it. However, if you were really focused on taking care of your children do you think a reality show is the way to go? Just wondering.
Heidi & Spencer Pratt (Speidi) – They are the two most self-involved people I have ever seen. They really think that people are interested in them. Let’s see if I can get this straight, they faked a wedding, then he wanted to fake a divorce and then they got married for real? All to steal the spotlight from Lauren Conrad on The Hills, which is a scripted reality show. Uh Huh OK!
The Real Housewives (pick a county) – This is what people want to see women throwing tantrums, spending money like they’re princesses and well, acting like total bitches? Where is the class they’re supposed to have?
I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Outta Here – Do these people really think they are that famous?
That is just to name a few. I’m really just trying to make a point here, but I may write a part 2 to this post because I know I will have more to say.
Thanks to Reality TV anyone can be a celebrity and that word doesn’t mean much anymore because of it. It basically is used in regards to anyone using or in some cases trying to hold on to their 15 minutes of fame. They really all need to get a life!
A plea agreement was reached giving him five years probation, six months of community service cleaning up graffiti and roadside trash and attending domestic violence counseling.
The judge also imposed a stay away order which requires that Brown and Rihanna stay at least 50 yards from each. However, the judge did make an exception at industry events when the distance is reduced to 10 yards.
Rihanna stated to the judge that after Brown is formally sentenced in August she may request the order be loosened. Rihanna sweetie that would be a mistake.
I can’t say if this is Chris Brown’s first time ever hitting her or any woman for that matter, but it usually doesn’t happen only once. If a man thinks that it is O.K. to hit a woman once, then who’s to say he won’t do it again. Especially, when he doesn’t go to jail and have Big Bubba teach him a lesson.
They have received lots of attention recently, from World News Tonight to Ashton Kutcher, and rightfully so. These kids from P.S. 22 are simply amazing. They are hardworking and talented. They have recorded on an album for Columbia Records, ben interviewed for News shows and Hollywood 411. It has been a wild and crazy year. One they will never forget.
If you haven’t seen the videos yet here you go: P.S. 22 Chorus Does Lady Gaga also don’t forget to check out their blog that is written by their wonderful chours teacher Mr. B who is on a mission to prove the importance of arts programs in schools.
After a week of back and forth bickering about a joke David Letterman made on The Late Show the host issues an apology. The uproar was because the joke was about a young woman, Sarah Palin’s daughter to be exact, not only which one was in question but also why he would use the girl for laughs. The joke, that a Palin daughter was knocked up by Yankee Alex Rodriguez.
Letterman tried to explain that he was not referring to the younger daughter Willow 14, but rather Bristol 18, who recently had a baby. It didn’t really matter the damage was done and his attempts at explaining the joke away didn’t stop people from campaigning for his removal as host, such as the online petition to CBS (FireDaveLetterman.com). So he did what he had to do, I’m sure it’s not what he wanted, but he had to save face.
This is not the first time he has made jokes about Sarah Palin using her gender for laughs. Hopefully though he learned a lesson. Try being a little more considerate when making jokes about women in general. If you want to attack Sarah Palin or any other public figure, stick with her, leave the children out of it. Also, do not make sexual references or jokes about young women. Hear that Dave!!
Last night my sister and I went to our third New Kids On The Block concert since they reunited. The concert was different than the last two and it was at the PNC Bank Arts Center in NJ. That venue is small so the concert felt more intimate and plus we had great seats, twelve rows from the stage.
I have to say that the five guys from Boston still put on an exciting and energetic show. They know what their fans want and understand why. In an effort to show their appreciation they deliver the goods. I was so happy to hear Joe sing Popsicle (which was on their very first album) and at the end of the song ask jokingly, “Are you happy now?”
He also performed a new song he wrote for the fans. I’m not quite sure of the name, it’s either “Thank You” or “Five Brothers and a Million Sisters.” I wish he wrote it in time for their CD The Block, but I guess he’ll just have to make it a single. Do you hear that Joe? RECORD THE SONG AS A SINGLE.
The guys, Joe McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight and Danny Wood, are all well into their thirties, but they still have the same energy and stamina they had twenty years ago. I am one fan that is so happy they decided to get back together, even if it’s for one last go around. I hope they decide it was so much fun that they make a few more CD’s. Hey, we can dream can’t we.
Great show guys! This may sound cheesy, but I don’t care, you still got The Right Stuff!!!!
I keep reading that due to failed contract negotiations, which usually means they wanted more money, The CW’s One Tree Hill is losing two of its stars.
Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton, who play newlyweds Lucas & Peyton Scott, are leaving the show after next week’s season finale. The show has already been renewed for next season and it will return by promoting Austin Nichols to series regular and introducing a trio of new characters.
It’s a shame. I have enjoyed One Tree Hill since it first aired and knew it would be around long after it’s competition The O.C. It will be sad to see them go. Although I have to say, Austin Nichols is easy on the eyes and his character Julian has become very likable. I’m looking forward to next season.
After the Blogger vs. Beauty Queen difference of opinion blown way out of proportion I thought that we were done. We can move on with our lives. Now Shanna Moakler has resurrected the debate by resigning as co-director for the pageant after Donald Trump allowed Miss California USA Carrie Prejean to retain her crown.
Moakler stated ”I cannot with a clear conscience move forward supporting and promoting the Miss Universe Organization when I no longer believe in it, or the contracts I signed committing myself as a youth.”
I ask, what doesn’t she believe in? Freedom of speech, democracy, aren’t those the very things she is fighting for? For a person to be able to be who they are without the fear of persecution.
I guess in Hollywood those rules only apply when it’s what they want you to believe in. Especially, since it has been brought to the medias attention that Moakler misused her position in the pageant to advance her pro gay agenda, including hiring Perez Hilton as a judge.
After the blogger was hired she made sure he knew Prejean was against gay marriage. Apparently, she was also involved in disclosing that the pageant had paid for Prejean’s breast augmentation surgery in order to damage Prejean and advance her pro gay marriage agenda.
Unless of course her resignation had something to do with semi-nude photos of Prejean that were leaked. I doubt it though since Moakler has posed for Playboy in the past, so I doubt she is that much of a hypocrite.
By the way, Prejean has told the press that those photos were an attempt to mock her faith in God. You know what, she’s right, they were meant to embarrass her. I think Trump did the right thing by allowing Prejean to continue her reign as Miss California USA.
I don’t understand why Hollywood keeps remaking popular shows and movies. Let me rephrase that, I understand why, I just don’t agree.
The Powers That Be just keep retooling and reinventing shows like “90210,” the upcoming version of “Melrose Place” and “Footloose.” Are they having trouble coming up with new ideas, because I have plenty.
The reasons why these shows were popular was due to the chemistry of their ensemble casts, story lines and the generation. All those things put together created magic for their networks and it’s highly unlikely lightening will strike twice.
I do watch “90210″ but not for the new cast. I like everyone else I know that religiously followed the original want to see who comes back and what their characters are up to.
There seems to be a lack of creativity in Hollywood. My advice to them is simple: read your mail, read the thousands of scripts and show ideas sent to you daily and you may find something original and worth the money to make.
Oprah announced today via Twitter that she pulled the Columbine show after reviewing, she thought it focused too much on killers and to hold a thought for the families - hard day for them.
The episode ‘10 Years Later: The Truth about Columbine’ was supposed to air today (Monday April 21, 2009), on the anniversary of the massacre in Littleton, Colorado, where 12 students and a teacher were killed.
This past weekend at the Miss USA beauty pageant, Miss California Carrie Prejean, answered a question by pageant judge and gossip blogger Perez Hilton.
The inquiry was regarding her views on same-sex marriage. Her answer was, that it’s great that the option is available in some states but that in my country and in my family, I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman – no offense to anyone out there.
Her comments caused outrage in the judge and it has been a media war ever since. Needless to say, Prejean came in second in the competition.
I say good for her, she knew her answer would be heard by millions of people and she was still honest. That is her right and isn’t that what this is all about – - rights. You should not persecute someone for having a different opinion then you.
I was sad last night as I watched a great show air its very last episode. For the last 15 years ER has provided us with non-stop drama and characters we connected with and were invested in. It also was a perfect springboard for the careers of the shows original cast (ahem..George Clooney).
I was happy to see some of them last night, Doctors Carter, Lewis, Weaver and Benton and Corday. We even got a little Dr. Greene, by way of his now adult daughter, Rachel.
It was bitter sweet nostalgia, but it was an episode that reminded me just how much it will be missed. The writing was just as good last night as it was when it premiered in 1994. Goodbye ER, thanks for 15 years of terrific stories!
It was no April Fool’s joke, as some had hoped, it’s official CBS has canceled Guiding Light. Guiding light, which is also the longest running drama in TV history will end Friday, September 18, 2009.
The soap opera has been around for 72 years. In 1937 is started on radio and in 1952 it moved to television, where it has been running for the past 57 years. No wonder it made it into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Reports of declining daytime ratings and budget were cited for reasons of the shows demise. Although I am not one of Guiding Light’s loyal viewers, I am a dedicated soap opera fan and am very sad to see this show go. Not only because of the longevity in history, but because it proves that this genre is expendable to the networks.
Soap actors are the hardest working actors in the business. They do not receive the long hiatus other shows enjoy, they work at a fast pace and deliver spot on performances every day. I have come to know many daytime actors and a few from the Guiding Light cast over the years and I’m sorry to see them lose their job security, but they are talented and I’m sure they will get snatched up by another show.
I think there are many factors to consider in the declining viewership of soap operas. The biggest factor is that times have changed. The stay-at-home mother that made up most of the genre’s viewership has dwindled. These days both parents work. So now even the most loyal of viewers usually TiVo their favorites or record them on their DVR’s. Another big factor is choice. When soap opera’s started there were no more than 4 networks to choose from and most of their daytime line-up consisted of soaps. Now there are 6 broadcast networks and hundreds of cable channels. Not only more channels, but a variety of daytime talk shows, the every growing court and reality shows and sitcom reruns are what daytime viewers can choose from.
Some would even say that daytime TV never fully recovered from the O.J. Simpson trial. Due to the breaking news details and non-stop media coverage, soap operas were constantly pre-empted for over a year.
Still, I don’t think it’s too late. I think the fans of Guiding light should speak up. Let your voice be heard. You are the audience, they only make money if you watch. Tell the network that there are plenty of you out there and that your loyalty matters. Good luck Guiding Light!
After a fall on a Montreal ski slope actress, Natasha Richardson, has died of a brain injury. It was a freak accident and at first she appeared to be fine, smiling and joking. However, an hour later she complained of headaches and an ambulance was called.
The 45 year old actress died on Wednesday and is survived by her husband, actor Liam Neeson, their two sons, Michael and Daniel, her mother, actress Vanessa Redgrave and her sister, actress Joely Richardson. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
It looks like another famous book is getting a sequel.
This October will see the release of the first authorized sequel to A.A. Milne’s “Winnie- The-Pooh” and “The House At Pooh Corner” with the title “Return To The Hundred Acre Wood.”
The new author is already familiar with Milne’s work, he has produced audio books based on Milne’s famous children’s titles. His name is David Benedictus and he lives in London.
The book is being published by Egmont Publishing in Britain and in the U.S. by Penguin imprint Dutton Children’s Books and will be illustrated by Mark Burgess.
For those who didn’t watch The Academy Awards last night ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ won 8 awards, including best director for Danny Boyle and best picture. Hugh Jackman hosted and in my opinion did a great job.
They did things a little different this year, they grouped technical categories together according to their function in films and each group had the same presenter. This made the ceremony not only more enjoyable but also moved it along a lot quicker.
Other top winners were:
Sean Penn, Best Actor for Milk
Kate Winslet, Best Actress for The Reader
Heath Ledger, Best Supporting Actor for The Dark Knight
Penelope Cruz, Best Supporting Actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona
I think this years ratings will be higher than last. I think that the reason the ratings have been going down is because in the last few years the films that were up for awards were films no one really saw or heard of.
Take last years ceremony as an example, the films up for the top honor were the winner ’No Country For Old Men’ and “There Will Be Blood”, these are pictures hardly anyone saw before awards season. They didn’t become popular with the audience until after they won. Marion Cotillard won Leading Actress last year for ‘La Vie en Rose’, did anyone ever hear of that movie before Oscar night?
Last night I am sure will be a ratings success. Congratulations to all the winners and to Mr. Jackman for a great show. I can’t wait for next year.
If you haven’t seen the picture of Rihanna after she was allegedly attacked by boyfriend Chris Brown go to TMZ for the story and picture. Obviously, there is a strong case, but something in the article confused me.
Chris Brown was originally charged with making criminal threats. It’s supposedly based on one statement made by Brown during the incident. That makes for a weak case. However, after seeing the picture it’s more than likely going to be changed to a felony domestic battery charge. According to TMZ that is a less serious offense than making criminal threats.
Now, this is where my confusion comes in and I hear this time and again in different states. It is more serious to threaten someone’s life than it is to actually attack them. I want to know who sat there and decided this, because it truly amazes me.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s 16 year old son, Jett, died on Friday, while on a family vacation in the Bahamas. They say he had a seizure in the bath tub and hit his head. My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time. It doesn’t matter why this happened or how so I will not speculate, it only matters that a life was lost suddenly.
