"GCB" (premieres Sun., March 4, 10 p.m. EST on ABC) has gotten a bit of a bad rap already. First it was over the many name changes (what was "Good Christian Bitches" got tamed to "Good Christian Belles," which was then shortened to just "GCB"); but then, people started saying the show's portrayal of life in Dallas, Texas, was too over-the-top.
Being from Dallas, Texas, let me assure you: It's not.
"We have Bobby Harling, who wrote 'Steel Magnolias,' writing television for us," Potts said. For those uninitiated in the ways of the South, oh my Lord & Taylor -- "Steel Magnolias" is kind of like the Southern Bible (a label that Bibb has now stolen from me after I took her character's shopping-inspired exclamation).
"It comes from truth, as you know, and it comes from love," Aspen said of the show's depiction of the larger-than-life Texas personalities. "There's a real admiration of this area, of these people, of this life."
But if the women are all bitches, what does that make the good-time guys on the show? "They are hot asses!" Aspen said. "All the men on our show are over six feet tall, and we should do a 'GCB' calendar."
"We're like the parents, and they're like the children," Eliiott said. "We look at them as our entertainment."
Watch my full video interview with the cast for more of that entertainment, and tell us: Are you excited for "GCB"?
"GCB" premieres Sun., March 4, 10 p.m. EST on ABC.
These days rumors are everywhere about new cast members of all of the 'Real Housewives' shows. From Vanessa Bryant for 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' to Keshia Knight Pulliam for 'Real Housewives of Atlanta,' B-celebrities everywhere are trying to get a piece of the franchise. But which housewives would they replace? Here's a look at the top eight 'wives we wouldn't mind saying goodbye to.
There's a mutiny on the set of "The Biggest Loser," and it's all because of a producer-inflicted plot twist the remaining contestants are not so happy about.
"The Real Housewives of New York" finished taping two weeks ago with its new cast, and producers are already saying this is the best season yet -- the ladies travel the globe and even go skinny dipping.
"Sonja [Morgan] and Ramona [Singer] have totally bonded and formed a great alliance against the new ladies," a show insider tells me. "They are so inseparable this season that they shared a bed together in St. Barts and even went skinny dipping late one night after enjoying a few glasses of Ramona's wine."
This will be the first season of the hit show since original cast members Jill Zarin and Alex McCord were fired and replaced with Carole Radziwill, a distant relative of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, fashion designer Heather Thomson, and Wall Street wife Aviva Drescher, who is related to actress Fran Drescher.
"This season you will see the ladies travel to London, where Carole thinks it's so funny that LuAnn [de Lesseps] insists that everyone call her 'The Countess,' that she makes all the ladies refer to her as 'The Princess' to mock her," one of the ladies tells me. Carole is the widow of Prince Anthony Radziwill, who died August 10, 1999, at age 40 after a five-year battle with cancer.
But when the ladies travel to Miami and St. Barts, that's where the real trouble begins.
"Things between Ramona and the new ones get so bad at one point they even discussed recreating the bathroom scene from the film 'Bridesmaids' after Ramona gives them her new red wine to taste," an insider tells me. "Ramona now thinks it's her show for sure."
Get a glass of wine in these women and there's no telling what they'll do.
"You know me, I always skinny dip," Sonja tells me. "Why else would you rent a house? I can't tell you if I did it on film or if I did it with Ramona because that would be a storyline and I can get in trouble for that according to my contract."
The CW will have more fierceness and smizing. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network has ordered another season of "America's Next Top Model" -- Cycle 19, to be exact. The new season of "Top Model," a college edition, will debut in the fall.
The news arrives just days before the start of Cycle 18 (premieres Wed., Feb. 29, 9 p.m. EST), which will pit British models against American contestants. Cycle 18 guest judges include Kelly Osbourne, Kris Jenner, pop star Estelle, "So You Think You Can Dance" host Cat Deeley, former Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta and fashion photographer Jez Smith.
"America's Next Top Model" got its start on UPN and moved over to The CW when The WB and UPN merged in 2006. It is the only UPN show still standing on The CW. "Top Model" has lost steam in the ratings over the years, but is still one of The CW's strongest players. THR reports the series averaged a 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic during Cycle 17.
"Jon basically lives his life and I live mine... it's more peaceful and it's probably not anything I'm doing differently," she told Dr. Drew.
Gosselin, whose reality show, ??Kate Plus 8,? ended in September 2011, said their improved relationship might have something to do with her ex-husband's recent employment.
"He feels like he's living a regular life again and maybe [he's] a little happier himself, so that boils down to peace between us. The kids are now okay going there," the reality TV star said. "I feel like he's trying again. The bottom line is, the kids come home happy, basically, so that's all that matters."
Her sentiments are a departure from earlier comments she made about their acrimonious split; in December 2010, Gosselin told "Today Show" co-host Meredith Vieira that she hadn't yet made up with Jon after their highly publicized split, and that two of their children, Collin and Alexis, had anger issues, which she believed stemmed from the couple's divorce.
Gosselin filed for divorce from Jon in June 2009 after ten years of marriage, amid rumors of Jon's infidelity.
Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Season 3, Episode 17 of NBC's "Parenthood" entitled "Remember Me, I'm the One Who Loves You."
At the end of last week's "Parenthood," scratching my head as Jasmine's hesitated to move in with her dreamboat doctor, then shaking my head in disapproval as Amber was swept out of a hotel room by her aunt, and then biting my finger nails in anticipation for the arrival of Julia's adopted baby. (If you ask me, Zoe was ready to pop a good three episodes ago.) But on this week's episode, "Remember Me, I'm the One Who Loves You," relationships took a toll and took a turn.
While Amber quits her job as the politician's assistant, Sarah got a proposal; but not that kind of proposal ... more like an "east-coastal" kind, that came out of thin air. New York City was never an option; unless you count the New York play producer Sarah met a good, oh, season ago.
Meanwhile, Kristina outs Amber to her mom, telling her that she acted out of love for her niece and she hopes that, if the time ever came, Sarah would take Haddie home from an overnight play-date with her boss. (But we all know Haddie would never.) After Sarah thanks Kristina for looking out for her kid, she tells her about her desire for the other coast and Kristina gives her the thumbs up. The kids will be all right, Kristina says. Maybe in that movie, but I doubt it on this show. Drew cried last week, remember? And I thought the rhyme went love, marriage, baby carriage, not "move to another city, in another house with a porch and garage." But Mark and Sarah feel good about their relationship moving forward, that is, until Amber runs to her mom -- as every woman needs to do from time to time -- in hopes of finding comfort from her conflicted work/boss feelings. Is Sarah needed in the Wild West after all?
Someone who isn't needed? Crosby. At least, not to Adam. The brothers turn down a hefty offer for their Luncheonette Studio because Crosby apparently does not want to be a millionaire. But Adam still sees dollar signs. Despite Crosby's unwavering decision to not sell for matters of the heart, Adam has a drink with the West Coast Recordings headman, Richard Gilcriss, while Crosby is out of town. We all know in the business world that "having a drink" really means "get the potential client a little floopy for some soft negotiations." And negotiate he did. Gilcriss offered another number so large that Adam couldn't refuse -- and one that the writers couldn't show apparently. Maybe it was [insert Dr. Evil's voice] "one billion dollars!" The gentlemen shake hands and Adam promises to talk his brother into selling. I don't know, blood is thicker than water, buddy. You probably should've used a genuine gentlemen's "spit" handshake for this one.
But while Adam's thinking about money, Crosby's got matters of the heart to worry about. I'm a romantic so I always root for the sweetheart couple and this show is no different. But these two sweethearts, Crosby and Jasmine, have sweethearts of their own. Committed sweethearts. Jasmine and Crosby take Jabbar on his Boy Scout camping trip with plans for it to turn into a Boys Only sleepover as Jasmine plans to leave early. But of course, after an innocent plea from her son, Jasmine decides to stay the night with him and her Baby Daddy, ex-fiancé in the next sleeping bag. Oh, sure. It's all Jabbar's fault. We all saw that longing look you gave Crosby as he tended to your burn wound, Jasmine. But admittedly, that was still cute. The downpour starts in the middle of the night with Crosby blaming himself for ruining what could've been a perfect family. (I thought he really liked the Cello Girl.) The next morning, the real downpour comes. The camping trip is cut shot as a rainstorm hit the grounds, forcing Jasmine and Crosby to leave any possibility of getting back together behind. Just as Crosby pulls away in his car, Jasmine runs to his window with her face dripping wet and confesses her love for him: "I love you. I've always loved you [...] Crosby Braverman, I want to be your wife. Will you still marry me?" Whoa. Not prepared for that. But, I bought it, mostly thanks to that "Notebook" moment. Show me any proclamation of love in the rain and I'll believe you.
Crosby and Jasmine were happy at the end, but it pains my heart to say that things didn't turn out quite the same for Julia. Most of her storyline leads up to this much-anticipated moment and the possibility of another Baby Braverman. Like a fireman on shift, Julia springs out of bed and right to Zoe's side as she holds her hand and acknowledges "I love you's" through the labor and delivery. The look of pure joy on Julia's face when she first holds her son is almost unbearable next to Zoe's. The painful sobs pulled on my heartstrings just a little bit too tight. Julia arrives the next day and brings New Daddy Joel and Big Sister Sydney to the hospital, but much to Julia's surprise, she watches Zoe play with the baby in the window of the nursery, knowing, without words, the decision Zoe had made. Right when I think there are little to no heartstrings left to pull, "Parenthood" thrusts me into another emotional tornado, making me watch Julia break down in an empty hospital room. Tears. Everywhere.
Next week's season finale promises a list of events that won't fall short to what we've seen all season: tears, more tears, kids and grown-ups growing up, and more high school tunes from Death Cab For Cutie. At least there will be a wedding.
After experiencing a breakdown back in 2010, "Skyscraper" songstress Demi Lovato entered a rehab facility -- and she allowed MTV News cameras to follow her as she balanced a musical comeback with ongoing treatment. Early next month, MTV is set to premiere a new documentary called Demi Lovato: Stay Strong.
Demi released her third studio album, Unbroken, last September. Her first single, "Skyscraper" debuted at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and instantly became a teen stay-strong anthem. The deeply personal material from Unbroken can be seen being performed by Lovato in the documentary, at the start of her fall tour. Fans will also have the opportunity to watch Demi go back for the first time to the facility in Illinois where she received treatment, MTV reports.
"Staying strong" has been a major theme in Demi's life. In the January issue of Glamour, Demi premiered new tattoos, which inspire her to continue her treatment and appreciate a new beginning. 'Stay' is featured on one wrist, while 'Strong' reads on the other. Lovato denies getting the tattoos to cover up her cutting scars, stating that her scars are reminders of what she's been through and the strength it took to overcome her struggles.
Lovato hoped to make a difference for other teen girls when she signed on to become a contributing editor for Seventeen magazine last May. She opened up to readers about her depression, eating disorders and self-harm, advising teens to talk to their family and closest friends if they find themselves struggling with these issues. Now, Lovato has opened up to MTV as well, hoping to inspire the netwrok's viewers with her own experience.
"I wanted to share my story but I knew it had to be honest, it had to be real," Lovato told MTV. Viewers can watch the singer's candid story unfold on March 6 at 10 p.m. on MTV.
Pop superstar Katy Perry is coming to Fox's "Raising Hope" for a guest starring role slated to air on Tues., Mar. 6 at 9:30 EST on Fox.
In the episode, entitled "Single White Female Role Model," Perry will play Rikki, a prison attendant who claims to be a friend from Sabrina's (Shannon Woodward) past.
??Shannon Woodward is my best friend,? said Perry in an official statement from Fox. ??A couple weeks ago, I was home, just toasting up a frozen chicken fillet when she called me up and asked if I wanted to do something 'fun' for a change ... I thought, 'Sure, I have nothing else to do, and I like chillin' with my best friend.' ... I hope [creator Greg Garcia] is not secretly sabotaging my potential future career by type-casting me in the role of just a looker, so that I would never be able to play anything more challenging."
Meanwhile, former Disney starlet Ashley Tisdale is distancing herself from the the House of Mouse that made her famous -- and landed her a few famous BFFs. Tisdale is heading to Louis CK's untitled CBS multi-camera comedy, which centers on young creatives trying to make it in dire financial times. The pilot, written by Louis CK and Spike Feresten, is actually an update of a script that they cowrote 13 years ago. Tisdale will play Petra, a "beautiful and sarcastic assistant to a vintage clothing designer," according to TV Line, who confirmed the news.
In other casting news ...
Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis have scored lead roles in CBS' cowboy drama based on Ralph Lamb, a rodeo cowboy turned Las Vegas sheriff. Quaid is set to play Lamb, while Chiklis will star as a Chicago mob boss. [The Hollywood Reporter]
"Heroes" alum Milo Ventimiglia has signed on to star in Frank Darabont's new TNT drama pilot "L.A. Noir." Ventimiglia will play Ned Stax, a young former marine who served with Joe Teague during World War II. In the pilot, Stax is a lawyer being groomed to be a fixer for the mob. [TV Guide]
"Modern Family's" ditzy teen queen Haley Dunphy (Sarah Hyland) is getting a new boyfriend. Hyland's real-life boyfriend, Matt Prokop, has just been cast as Haley's latest love interest. [Zap2it]
"United States of Tara" star Brie Larson has landed the female lead in Nick Stoller's CBS pilot. In the comedy, a twentysomething guy (Michael Angarano) gets his heart broken by his girlfriend (Larson), only to wind up working one cubicle away from her at an ad agency. [TV Guide]
Former "Big Love" star Jeanne Tripplehorn has booked a two-episode arc on the Fox comedy "New Girl," which stars the adorkable Zooey Deschanel. Tripplehorn will play Russell's (Dermot Mulroney) ex-wife Ouli (Tripplehorn), who has a chilly reception to the new girl in his life -- Jess (Deschanel). [The Hollywood Reporter]
"Brothers & Sisters" star Ken Olin has been tapped to co-star in ABC's drama pilot "Americana." Olin will play Martin, the owner of a garment manufacturing company whose daughter designs clothes for the company. [The Hollywood Reporter]
Jill Hennessy has played a lawyer on "Law & Order," a doctor on "Crossing Jordan" and now a racetrack veterinarian in the new HBO series "Luck."
The controversial show, created by David Milch and co-starring Dustin Hoffman, is centered on the world of horse racing, and looks at all the different people involved in the sport: the horse owners, the jockeys, the vets, and of course, the horses.
The Canadian actress talked to The Huffington Post about working with her four-legged co-stars, her love for Hoffman and whether or not she ever plays the ponies when she's at the track.
This show is so prestigious, it's ridiculous.
I thought it was a joke when my agent told me about it. He called me and said, "There's a last-minute audition happening. I think you're going to be interested. Michael Mann's producing, David Milch is writing it and Dustin Hoffman is in it." I said, "How soon can I get to the audition?" He said, "There's just one scene where you're giving a horse a rectal exam."'
Did you have a horse in the audition?
(Laughs) Wouldn't that be great? No, I went to my agency in New York, where their taping room is basically like a broom closet. I mimed the horse. Thank God in the real scene the horse was a classy guy, very accommodating. Buzz was his name. I'll never forget him and he'll never forget me. He keeps calling. I noticed with Buzz that if my foot got close to his, he'd move his hoof so he wouldn't step on me. There are a lot of human actors who wouldn't do that.
Do you like betting or gambling?
I've never known anything about gambling and I'd be a lousy gambler anyway, because I'm too cheap. It's set up so you lose! So why would I want to throw my money out the window? When it comes to Vegas, I love people-watching and the buffets.
Besides Buzz, how is it working with all those horses?
They seem to be having a really good time. I can tell by the end of the day, when they start to get a little antsy, they're essentially saying, "Okay guys, time's up, we're losing light." What I've found is that they are some of the most stable actors I've ever worked with, the most grounded. Anybody who, in the middle of a scene with Dustin Hoffman, can take a dump, I'm like, "Now that is the ultimate in acting relaxed and comfortable." As an actor it makes you go, "Wow, you go for it; I really admire your sense of presence."
The other thing you notice is how big they are. You think, wow, I'm acting with a fellow cast mate [who is] more than 7 feet tall, and if they decide to shift their weight they could crush all my toes. In every scene I do, I'm very close. I'm always touching and getting into areas you're typically not supposed to go to.
I've noticed that they're so considerate. Every horse I've worked with seems to be so aware of where I am, aware of the sequence of movements in the scene. Some of them, you can tell, get excited when they hear the word "action."
So are you basically BFFs with Dustin Hoffman now?
I am deeply in love with that man. If "BFF" is what he'd like to be, then I'd like him to know that I'm open to that.
Randy Jackson stopped by "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (weekdays, syndicated) and the topic of conversation turned to the feud between "American Idol" and "The Voice."
The feud started when Jackson made some choice comments about "The Voice's" Season 1 winner Javier Colon and his record deal that was in place before his time on the NBC reality series.
"'Idol' is still the best TV show that's come on anywhere ... We're the original. We kind of invented this whole game that everybody's now copying -- and I say that they're copying it, right? ... The winner of 'The Voice,' I will remind you, [Javier Colon] was an artist who had a deal at Capitol Records for several years, a failed contract ? That show was almost 'second chance people,'" Jackson said at the TCA press tour.
"The Voice" judges shot back when they stopped by DeGeneres' show. "Shame on Randy Jackson for saying that,? Adam Levine told DeGeneres. "Because he of anybody should know that if you??re in this business you need second, third, fourth and fifth chances. So we love and embrace having that being part of the show."
Jackson told DeGeneres it's "all love" between him and Levine. The two have hung out with "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest "a trillion times."
"I think 'The Voice' is a great show, I think what they do is great." Jackson said. "I was just saying that the kid [Colon], I actually worked with ... The premise of our show -- what I was really trying to say -- we're about finding the next undiscovered talent, the greatest undiscovered talent in America."
WATCH: Randy Jackson clears the air on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
After a tumultuous few years, Conan O'Brien is settling down at TBS. The network announced Wednesday that they extended "Conan" through April of 2014.
??We are proud to be in business with Conan O'Brien for the long run,? Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies said in a statement. ??Night after night, Conan and his team have put together terrific shows that draw a young and fiercely loyal audience. As if that weren't enough, they have also built a dynamic online presence that keeps fans engaged like no other show in late night.?
O??Brien added, ??I am excited to continue my run with TBS because they have been fantastic partners. This means I??ll be taping episodes of CONAN well into the Ron Paul presidency.?
Conan came to TBS in November of 2010 TBS after a 16-year run hosting "Late Night" on NBC. Long considered the heir to the "Tonight Show," he was handed the reigns of the iconic talk show for a mere eight months before the network gave the post back to Jay Leno, citing low ratings.
Facing stiff cable competition from "The Daily Show" and "Colbert Report" on the late night cable landscape, "Conan" has not been a ratings smash. In the last three months, it's averaged about 1,000,000 viewers per night, according to Nielsen ratings. But the show does well with younger viewers, who are more likely to view the show's content in online.
"Jersey Shore" has made Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino a household name, and he's riding the wave of fame all the way to a primetime guest spot.
On this week's "Suburgatory" (Wed., Feb. 22, 8:30 p.m. EST on ABC), Sitch is acting -- sort of. He plays himself, hired for his DJ skills for one of the high school dances.
In the new issue of Us Weekly, the magazine??s "25 Things" feature is all about The Situation. And ladies, if you like Italian cooking, chocolate cake, toned abs and a guy whose shoe collection rivals yours, he's looking for a girlfriend ...
1. Golden retrievers are my favorite dogs.
2. I??m a huge New York Giants fan. Go Blue!
3. I can??t wait to take my family back to Italy.
4. I??m a black belt in tae kwon do.
5. I would love to have a girlfriend.
6. My comfort food is my mom??s chocolate cake.
7. I come from a big family. I can??t wait to have my own.
8. My favorite holiday is the 4th of July ?
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