Jay-z Is Mtv's Hottest Mc In The GameOctober 4th, 2009 JAY-Z is continuing his reign as the King of Hip-Hop - he's been named the best rapper alive in a new poll by MTV. The Run This Town superstar, real name Shawn Carter, landed the top spot on the annual Hottest MCs in the Game countdown, beating Lil Wayne and his protege Drake into second and third place, respectively.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck returning to ABC's 'The View' from maternity leave Oct. 19September 30th, 2009 Elisabeth Hasselbeck back on 'The View' Oct. 19NEW YORK — ABC says Elisabeth Hasselbeck will be back on "The View" on Oct.
George Takei of 'Star Trek' and Brad Altman first gay couple to appear on TV's 'Newlywed Game'September 16th, 2009 TV's 'Newlywed Game' features first gay coupleNEW YORK — Even as states and jurisdictions made gay and lesbian marriages legal, "The Newlywed Game" has played it straight — until now. The long-running game show, now on the GSN cable network, said Wednesday it will feature its first gay couple this season on a celebrity edition.
Brady Finally Confirms Bundchen's PregnancySeptember 12th, 2009 American footballer TOM BRADY has confirmed Hollywood's worst kept secret - his wife GISELE BUNDCHEN is pregnant. Despite photographs showing her with a bulging belly, the Brazilian supermodel refused to state she was expecting her first child with the New England Patriots hero, and her bump was reportedly airbrushed from modelling shots.
Future of daytime television a hot topic on red carpet at Daytime EmmysAugust 31st, 2009 Future of daytime television a hot topic at EmmysLOS ANGELES — It was pushing 100 degrees as nominees made their way down the red carpet before entering the restored — and gloriously air-conditioned — Orpheum Theatre for the 36th annual Emmy Awards. "I feel like a roast chicken," noted a glistening Emily O'Brien, nominee as outstanding younger actress in a drama series for "The Young and the Restless." ''This is like an oven," she said Sunday afternoon.
Winners at 36th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Orpheum Theatre in Los AngelesAugust 31st, 2009 Winners at 36th annual Daytime Emmy AwardsWinners of Daytime Emmy Awards presented at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles:
Drama series: "The Bold and the Beautiful."
Lead actress in a drama series: Susan Haskell, "One Life to Live."
Lead actor in a drama series: Christian LeBlanc, "The Young and the Restless."
Supporting actress in a drama series: Tamara Braun, "Days of Our Lives."
Supporting actor in a drama series (tie): Vincent Irizarry, "All My Children," and Jeff Branson, "Guiding Light."
Younger actress in a drama series: Julie Berman, "General Hospital."
Younger actor in a drama series: Darin Brooks, "Days of Our Lives."
Game-audience participation show: "Cash Cab."
Game show host: Meredith Vieira, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."
Talk show-entertainment: "Rachael Ray."
Talk show-informative: "The Tyra Banks Show."
Talk show host: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd, Barbara Walters, "The View."
Morning program: "Good Morning America."
Directing in a drama series: "One Life to Live."
Writing in a drama series: "General Hospital."
Performer in a children's series: Kevin Clash, Elmo in "Sesame Street."
Lifetime achievement: "Sesame Street."
Daytime Emmys get new venue, network in attempt to lure viewersAugust 30th, 2009 Vanessa Williams puts on a show at Daytime EmmysLOS ANGELES — "Guiding Light" earned one of its last trophies at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night before it leaves the air after 72 years. Jeff Branson, who plays Shayne Lewis on the CBS soap, tied for supporting actor in the first award presented on the live CW telecast.
Celebrity mom Kate Gosselin to sub as a co-host on ABC's 'The View' in SeptemberAugust 26th, 2009 Kate Gosselin to sub as a co-host on 'The View'NEW YORK — ABC is adding Kate Gosselin (GAHS'-lihn) to the list of guest co-hosts for "The View."
Celebrity mom Gosselin will be subbing for regular "View" co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Sept. 14 and 15. Hasselbeck is on maternity leave after giving birth to her third child, Isaiah, earlier this month.
LaToya Jackson will sub as a co-host of 'The View' next month; Victoria Beckham will guestAugust 24th, 2009 LaToya Jackson named guest co-host of 'The View'NEW YORK — ABC says LaToya Jackson will be a guest co-host on "The View" Sept. 16 and 18. Having previously co-hosted the ABC daytime talk show in 2003, Jackson is the latest celebrity to be named as a substitute for Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who is on maternity leave until mid-October.
Former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell to host satellite radio showJune 25th, 2009 Rosie O'Donnell to host satellite radio showLOS ANGELES — Rosie O'Donnell is returning to the airwaves. The former talk show queen will host a daily radio show for Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Report: Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, wife of quarterback Tom Brady, is pregnantJune 19th, 2009 Report: Supermodel Bundchen is pregnantBOSTON — Is she or isn't she?
People.com is reporting Gisele Bundchen is pregnant. Citing two anonymous sources, the report says Tom Brady's wife is due early next year.
Mass. audit finds police wrongly checking criminal records of Brady, Damon, other celebritiesMay 9th, 2009 Audit finds celebrity records improperly checkedBOSTON — It turns out Massachusetts law enforcement officers have been engaging in a bit of star search themselves — on the likes of Tom Brady and Matt Damon. A new audit says law enforcement and judicial employees have conducted hundreds of criminal record searches on Massachusetts celebrities.
MSNBC gives Dylan Ratigan a daytime show after he left CNBCMay 9th, 2009 Former CNBC host Ratigan lands at MSNBCNEW YORK — Former CNBC "Fast Money" host Dylan Ratigan has landed a new daytime program at MSNBC. Ratigan's new show will air on the news network from 9 to 11 a.m.
MSNBC gives Dylan Ratigan a daytime show after he left CNBCMay 9th, 2009 Former CNBC host Dylan Ratigan lands at MSNBCNEW YORK — Former CNBC "Fast Money" host Dylan Ratigan has landed a new daytime program at MSNBC. Ratigan's new show will air on the news network from 9 to 11 a.m.
Mass. audit finds police wrongly checking criminal records of Brady, Damon, other celebritiesMay 8th, 2009 Audit: Mass. celebrity records improperly checkedBOSTON — Call it a different kind of star search.