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Denver Anchor Had 70 Stitches After Dog Bit Her in the Face

Kyle Dyer, the Denver anchorwoman who was bit in the face by a dog during a live interview, is still recuperating from the injuries sustained. She's also prepping for a second reconstructive surgery to repair the damage. The incident occurred during a live interview, in which Dyer was speaking to the firefighte...

14 February 2012
10:07 GMT

Oprah “Begs” Viewers on Twitter to Watch Her Show

Ever since she started OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network, the Queen of Media has been fending off rumors that she was in the ratings limbo and that she might never get back up in the saddle again. Her most recent tweet isn't helping either. On Sunday night, as a new episode of her show aired at the same time as t...

14 February 2012
09:46 GMT

Who Pushed Whitney Houston Under Water? Asks Nancy Grace

CNN anchor Nancy Grace wants to find out who is responsible for Whitney Houston's death and whether those people will be held accountable for what they did. Her comments during a recent CNN transmission have caused a frenzy online. The first video below, embedded at the end of the article, shows Nancy linking ...

14 February 2012
09:03 GMT

Ashanti Pays Touching Tribute to Whitney Houston on GMA

It takes an extraordinary voice to do justice to any of the tracks Whitney Houston sang and made famous but, luckily, Ashanti has it. Above is her tribute to Whitney on Good Morning America. The singer, rocking a skintight leotard and braids, sang Whitney's “I Have Nothing” while photos of the late...

14 February 2012
07:55 GMT

Kris, Bruce Jenner Defend Kim Kardashian on Ellen

Kim Kardashian and her family are still trying to get back in the good graces of the public by playing the hopeless romantic angle in the press. Today, it's Kris and Bruce Jenner's turn. The two were on the Ellen DeGeneres show the other day, trying to defend Kim's 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries,...

14 February 2012
07:43 GMT

No More Apple TVs to Order Online, Refresh Likely Imminent

Major US retailers are running dry on Apple TV stock and their internal product ordering systems are unable to yield new units, according to a person within Best Buy. All this while strange code references are emerging in the latest iOS 5.1 beta, hinting at a potential new Apple TV product.At this point there’s...

12 February 2012
10:28 GMT

Weekend Reading: What Video Games Can Teach TV and Music About Piracy

On January 18 quite a few websites went black in order to protest two bills before the United States Congress and Senate, the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act, and even the mighty Google delivered a strong message against them. The main aim of the bills, backed mostly by the movie and music industry, is...

11 February 2012
13:11 GMT

TLC’s “My Strange Addiction” Introduces Girl Hooked on Plastic

TLC is no stranger to controversy and definitely no stranger to shocking reality television either. The brand new season of its hit series “My Strange Addiction” is the perfect example of that. As the clip below will confirm, the new season of the show will include one of the strangest, most shocking case...

11 February 2012
06:39 GMT

Dog Who Bit Anchorwoman Won't Be Put Down

The other day, a talk show host for a Denver television station, Kyle Dyer, was bit on the lip by a Dogo Argentino while trying to kiss him, live on air. Fresh reports suggest that Max, the Argentinian Mastiff, won't be put down. As we also reported shortly after shocking video of the incident emerged online (...

10 February 2012
10:34 GMT

“Toddlers & Tiaras” Mom Defends Choice to Give 6-Year-Old Red Bull

June Holler from Virginia is already a serious contender to the title of worst mom of the year, after footage for TLC's “Toddlers & Tiaras” showed her giving her 6-year-old daughter Alana a concoction of Red Bull and Mountain Dew. Here's more to make your blood boil. Holler first came to the at...

10 February 2012
07:23 GMT

Dog Bites Denver TV Anchorwoman in the Face, Live on Air

Kyle Dyer, an anchorwoman for a Denver TV station for 15 years, has been hospitalized after an accident that took place live, on air, during her morning show. An adult Dogo Argentino (Argentine Mastiff) bit her in the face, as she leaned in for a kiss. Video of the incident is below, but *please note that it contai...

9 February 2012
07:53 GMT

Gaikai Founder Suggests Microsoft and Sony Will Create Gaming TVs

With both Sony and Microsoft unwilling to talk about the next generation of home gaming consoles, one video game industry executive believes that the next big battlefield for the two companies might be gaming-oriented television sets. Speaking to CVG, David Pery, one of the co-founders of Gaikai and the public face ...

8 February 2012
21:21 GMT

Christina Aguilera Is Acting like a Demanding Diva on The Voice

Another season of NBC's The Voice, fresh claims that the one judge who's making it impossible to work for the others is Christina Aguilera. Terrified that her more recent weight gain will show, Christina is being quite a diva on set, it has emerged.The National Enquirer (story via PopCrush) claims that, no ...

8 February 2012
06:50 GMT

M.I.A. to Pay FCC Fine for Super Bowl Gesture Out of Her Own Pocket

At this year's Super Bowl, Madonna, the Halftime performer, was on her best behavior but not the same can be said about one of the acts that came out to support her, rapper M.I.A. For flipping the bird to the camera, she may have to pay the fine out of her own pocket. As we also informed you yesterday, during Ma...

7 February 2012
07:36 GMT

Jay Leno Runs into Madonna in Super Bowl Ad

Madonna is riding the wave these days. Not only was she the Halftime performer at this year's Super Bowl, but she was also the piece de resistance in the new ad for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show. The clip, which you can see in full above, sees Leno in an elevator, where he's joined by Madonna. They don&#...

7 February 2012
03:48 GMT

The Voice Super Bowl Ad: Betty White Is Still Too Hot to Handle

Betty White is still the bomb. After receiing a huge career boost with the Snickers Super Bowl ad a few years back, the 90-year-old cheeky star is writing history again: this time, in a new ad for the second season of The Voice. The new ad for the NBC show aired last night during the Super Bowl and, useless to say, B...

6 February 2012
10:27 GMT

Simon Cowell Offers Beyonce $500 Million (€380.4 Million) to Be on X Factor

If Beyonce is ready to come back to work, Simon Cowell will gladly have her – for a price. Reports online claim that the media mogul has reached out to the singer with an offer to be a judge on the show: $500 million (€380.4 million) for a 5-year contract on X Factor USA. With two seats to fill on the jud...

3 February 2012
06:16 GMT

No Apple TV Revolution This Year Because of IGZO Display Shortage - Report

A report from Taiwan says Apple is unlikely to release its rumored television offering this year, because Sharp “seems unready to start shipping the IGZO panels needed for the production of iTV sets,” according to industry sources. Apple was said to have tapped the Japan-based panel maker to produce diff...

3 February 2012
06:08 GMT

Man Adopts Adult Girlfriend to Protect Fortune

One Florida man has just found a legal loophole that might save his millions in case he's found guilty of wrongful death in a civil case stemming from a 2010 car crash: he's adopted his adult girlfriend. The video here will offer more details. John Goodman, a very successful Florida businessman, is now bein...

2 February 2012
09:56 GMT

Mariah Carey Is Too Legendary to Be X Factor USA Judge

With Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones out of the picture for the second season of X Factor USA, Simon Cowell has a lot of scouting to do to fill these positions. One singer who will not be willing to get into negotiations with him is Mariah Carey. Shortly after confirmation came that Cowell had chosen ...

2 February 2012
06:03 GMT

Kristen Bell Goes into Full Sloth Meltdown Mode on Ellen

Kristen Bell is crazy for sloths and, for once, this isn't just a way of saying that she loves them. She's really “crazy” about them and is so obsessed with them that she can't stop crying whenever she sees one. We even have proof.The actress was on Ellen DeGeneres the other day where, amon...

2 February 2012
04:17 GMT

Snooki Is Pregnant, Says Star

Snooki of MTV's “Jersey Shore,” real name Nicole Polizzi, is about to drop the biggest bomb on the world: she's pregnant. The claim comes via Radar Online, citing its sister publication Star.Granted, Star doesn't have the most squeaky clean reputation ever but, as they say, there's nev...

1 February 2012
11:18 GMT

Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul Fired from X Factor USA

As speculated yesterday, both Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger are out of the X Factor USA, along with Steve Jones, the host. Confirmation of the changes comes straight from the horse's mouth, Simon Cowell himself. While Nicole had already hinted, back in December, at the possibility of leaving the show to ded...

1 February 2012
04:19 GMT

Madonna Talks to Jay Leno About Showing Her Underwear on TV

Back in 1984, when female pop stars were still performing live fully clothed, Madonna did the unthinkable and rolled on the floor at the MTV Video Music Awards and exposed her underwear. She didn't mean to, she says. The Queen of Pop is very busy these days, what with a new album and a new single coming out, a...

31 January 2012
08:26 GMT

Elton John Offers Madonna Advice for Super Bowl Performance

Sir Elton John is now shooting for a Pepsi commercial that will air during this year's Super Bowl. ABC caught up with him on the set of the ad – and got him to send Madonna a word of advice for her halftime performance. Check out the video below to see for yourself. During the much-mediated sports even...

31 January 2012
05:11 GMT

Matt Lauer Grills Jennifer Lopez on Love, Marriage and Kids

Jennifer Lopez stopped by Matt Lauer the other day for an interview to promote her latest show, the talent competition Q'Viva! The Chosen, which she created with soon to be ex-husband Marc Anthony. Check out the video below to see it in full. Lopez doesn't really talk about her private life these days, af...

31 January 2012
02:57 GMT

Steve Jones Officially Out of X Factor USA

Steve Jones, the handsome Welsh who hosted the first season of X Factor USA, is officially out of the picture. He will not be returning for the second season of the show, he just announced on his Twitter. Speculation about whether Jones would get his contract renewed started even before the first season wrapped, with...

31 January 2012
02:18 GMT

Kourtney and Kim Take New York Season 2 Finale: Divorce Is On

We all know how Kim Kardashian's “fairytale” marriage to Kris Humphries ended: divorce after just 72 days. The drama leading up to that played out on her reality show, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which aired the final episode of season 2 last night. Below is one of the most emotionally-charged m...

30 January 2012
09:08 GMT

Pink Has Special Happy Birthday Message for Ellen DeGeneres

Pink and Ellen DeGeneres have been friends for a while and it shows in the very special present the singer came up with for Ellen's birthday. You can see it below, embedded at the end of the article. Ellen turned 54 on January 26 and, to mark such a happy occasion, Pink brought in a little help. Shooting from...

30 January 2012
05:36 GMT

American Idol Auditions: Girl Gets Dream Kiss from Steven Tyler

Most people who come to the American Idol auditions do so because they want to get a better shot at becoming recording artists and they believe AI is the perfect launching pad for them. For Jenni Schick, that was only part of the reason. Video of her audition is below. The 24-year-old blonde music teacher, who descri...

27 January 2012
05:55 GMT

Simon Cowell, Jada Pinkett Smith Launch DJ Talent Competition

He's responsible for some of the biggest names now active in the music industry and, by the looks of things, he has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. Simon Cowell has teamed up with Jada Pinkett Smith for a new talent competition. And they're looking for DJs, no less. For the time being, no other deta...

27 January 2012
04:20 GMT

Viggle App Comes with Loyalty Program for TV Watchers

If you want to check into your favorite TV shows and get rewards from Best Buy, Burger King, Fandango, Old Navy and others, download the new Viggle app from iTunes now - it’s free! Viggle, a Function(x) company, today announced its first free app for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch. Using a proprietary show matching ...

26 January 2012
16:11 GMT

Magic Cyclops of American Idol Is Bearded Lady, Doesn't Have Eyes or Soul

Admittedly, until the live shows of American Idol begin, the best part of the singing competition is when characters like last night's Magic Cyclops show up for auditions. Just check out the video below if you don't believe us, don't take out word for it.The three judges, Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez ...

26 January 2012
09:33 GMT

Seal Doesn't Rule Out Getting Back with Heidi Klum

Seal and Heidi Klum are separated for the time being, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're getting a divorce. Invited on Piers Morgan's CNN show, the singer revealed he still had high hopes of getting back with his wife. News of the separation came after a week of constant rumors about trouble i...

26 January 2012
05:29 GMT

Adam Lambert Wants to Play Himself on 'Glee'

Here's something for the fans: Adam Lambert is open about doing a cameo on “Glee,” still considered one of the best shows now on television. He doesn't want to play a fictional character, though. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter about the show, which continues to do well in ratings even afte...

26 January 2012
03:41 GMT

Booted American Idol Contestant Jennifer Diley Claims She Was Set Up

The latest season of American Idol has just started but it's already getting plenty of negative buzz online amidst claims that it's rigged. Bikini girl Jennifer Diley is the latest to speak up in support of such allegations. Shortly after word got out that Jane Carrey, Jim Carrey's daughter, was actu...

25 January 2012
08:56 GMT

Joan Rivers Rips into Chelsea Handler on Howard Stern

Working for the same network and mostly in the same field (television, comedy) doesn't mean you have to get along. Just ask Joan Rivers and Chelsea Handler, who are now at each other's throats. The other day, Handler name-dropped Rivers, trying to explain how their feud started at an E! event a while back.I...

25 January 2012
07:58 GMT

'Toddlers & Tiaras' Mom Gives Dr. Drew a Taste of Go Go Juice

Earlier this month, TLC came under heavy fire after airing footage of 6-year-old Alana apparently being doped during a beauty pageant show on “Toddlers & Tiaras.” The mystery of the Go Go Juice has just been solved. Those not familiar with the TLC series should just know that it centers around moms an...

25 January 2012
04:16 GMT

Charlie Sheen Believes 'Two and a Half Men' Should End

Even Charlie Sheen thinks that the new “Two and a Half Men” with Ashton Kutcher is bad. Though initially supportive of the new version of the show, the actor is now saying it should end with this season. In saying so, he's clearly echoing the words of millions of fans who have decided to stick to re-...

24 January 2012
11:05 GMT

Jim Carrey's Daughter Got Special Treatment on American Idol

The San Diego auditions for American Idol also included a contestant like no other before: Jim Carrey's daughter, Jane, who got a Golden Ticket for Hollywood. Reports online claim she was given preferential treatment by producers. As we also informed you the other day, Jane managed to impress the three judges, R...

24 January 2012
07:37 GMT

Seal Tells Ellen About the Divorce: We Were Shocked Too

Yesterday, Heidi Klum and Seal put rumors to rest by issuing a joint statement announcing their decision to separate. Hours later, he sat down with Ellen DeGeneres and openly talked about how the shocking decision also took them by surprise as well.Video of that segment of the interview is below, embedded at the end ...

24 January 2012
06:00 GMT

Kim Kardashian on Public Backlash: Marriage Was Bad Business Decision

After keeping relatively mum on the topic of her divorce from Kris Humphries after just 72 days, Kim Kardashian is finally opening up a bit more on the failed marriage – and how she couldn't have possibly done it for money because she's a smart businesswoman. Kim was co-host on Live with Kelly the ot...

24 January 2012
03:06 GMT

Watch Moment Kim Kardashian Pulls Plug on Marriage

We don't normally cover reality shows in our Music & Film blog section, but we're making an exception today. Above is a video from the latest episode of Kourtney and Kim Take New York. It is the exact moment when Kim decided to pull the plug on her short-lived marriage to Kris Humphries – or so prod...

23 January 2012
09:57 GMT

Jim Carrey's Daughter Makes It past American Idol Auditions

The latest season of American Idol is moving on with the auditions stage, with the most recent stop being in San Diego. Despite some hindrances, auditions went well – and included quite a wonderful surprise when Jim Carrey's daughter showed up. Jane Carrey is 24 and she wants a shot at making a name for ...

23 January 2012
09:07 GMT

Adam Lambert Explains Arrest in Finland: Things Happen

As he's started to promote his upcoming album, “Trespassing,” Adam Lambert is forced to address a series of questions of a more personal nature, such as his arrest in Finland in December. He did just that on a recent appearance on Ellen DeGeneres. Adam and his boyfriend of a little over a year, Sau...

23 January 2012
05:48 GMT

Cast Promotes, Teases 'Spartacus: Vengeance'

Starz is getting ready for the premiere of a brand new season of the series that literally wrote television history, “Spartacus.” Called “Vengeance,” it will pick up from where “Blood and Sand” left off – and dare to be even bolder, more outrageous and adventurous than the pr...

19 January 2012
07:06 GMT

Producer Talks 'Dexter' Controversial Love Story, Season 7

Fans of Showtime's series “Dexter” had the surprise of their lifetime (and not necessarily the most pleasant either) as the sixth season drew to a close. Executive producer Manny Coto recently spoke to IGN about that particular storyline. Like with all previous seasons, what happened in season 6 will...

19 January 2012
03:57 GMT

Matt LeBlanc Wants 'Friends' Reunion Movie

Television series “Friends” ended in 2004 but, to this day, it's still considered one of the best sitcoms ever made. Fans have never stopped hoping – and praying – for a reunion movie and, as it turns out, neither did Matt LeBlanc. TMZ paparazzi caught up with the actor the other night ...

18 January 2012
11:24 GMT

'Sherlock' Will Return on BBC for Season 3

One of the highest-rated shows now playing in the UK (and, with some delay, in the US as well) is “Sherlock” from BBC One, a modern spin on the classic novels of Conan Doyle. Fans needn't worry: a third season is also in the making. The series has 2 seasons so far, each comprised of three 90-minute...

18 January 2012
08:58 GMT

'Dexter' Series to Be Turned Into Film

In what can't but come as wonderful news for fans of Showtime's killer series “Dexter,” executive producer Manny Coto has recently teased the possibility of making the show into a feature film for the big screen. With season 6 now over (and in quite a controversial, cliffhanger-y fashion, no ...

18 January 2012
05:07 GMT


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