'Parenthood': Just smileIt's all about taking care of business of one sort or another on "Parenthood" this week. Crosby and Adam were getting ready to be interviewed about The Luncheonette. Crosby's part of the interview seemed to go very well. When he stepped out to grab one of his guitars, the reporter talked to Adam about how he got involved in the business. He told the story of losing his job and Crosby coming to him with the idea about the studio just when he needed it. Turns out the reporter found that angle more interesting, and Adam ended up on the cover...with no mention of Crosby. While you were working...Today's news you might've missed:
ABC shuffles schedule for springThe good news from ABC's Television Critics Association panel on Tuesday is that "Cougar Town" isn't disappearing, as some fans have feared. (ABC said as much when the Courteney Cox comedy didn't appear on its midseason lineup, assuring fans that it would be back eventually.) But, those who are anxious for "Cougar Town's" return are going to have to wait and see for a premiere date, because the network still doesn't have one yet. "The reality is, I think 'Cougar Town' is having one of its best seasons," ABC president Paul Lee told press on Tuesday. "We haven't yet landed on where it's going to go, but it's tentatively in there for March." So expect an actual premiere date "in a couple of weeks," Lee added. Blue Ivy youngest person to enter Billboard chartBlue Ivy's parents, Beyonce and Jay-Z, are known for selling out shows and crafting chart-topping albums, so it's not a surprise that the newborn has already set a Billboard chart record of her own. According to Billboard, since proud dad Jay-Z released his song "Glory" on Monday, it's already entered the R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart at No. 74. And since four-day-old baby Blue drops a guest verse of cries following her delivery on January 7, and is credited for her contribution as "B.I.C.," the newborn is now the youngest person ever to land on a Billboard chart. How'd Laura Prepon prep for 'Chelsea?' With vodka, of courseNBC's adaptation of Chelsea Handler's best-selling books may not have "vodka" in its title, but Handler made sure actress Laura Prepon had plenty of the spirit to go around. To help Prepon prepare to play her on "Are You There, Chelsea?," "I sent her a case of Belvedere to start," Handler explained in a phone call last month. That case lasted "for about maybe a week and a half," Prepon admitted. "All of my friends, they pre-game at my house, and have drinks before we go out. So that was an awesome gift." Justin Bieber wants to grow up at his own paceJustin Bieber's 18th birthday is looming ahead in March, and while he aims to one day be known as more than a teen sensation, he isn't going to start singing from a more adult perspective just yet. "There are people who try to grow up too fast," the pop star tells V magazine. "They’re 18, so they’re like, I’m not a kid anymore. People need to know I’m not a kid anymore. But at the end of the day, I’m not completely grown-up. I’m still learning." As a result, it doesn't sound like the Biebs will take the usual "I'm not a teen star anymore" PR route, complete with more risque career moves and photos of the star engaging in, shall we say, more grown-up activities. Jeff Probst directing feature filmJeff Probst is looking for a few good men and women - not to compete on “Survivor," but to star in a film he’s directing. The reality TV show host is currently casting for a movie called "Kiss Me," a feature film he plans to begin shooting in Los Angeles next month. He’s already lined up John Corbett (“Sex and the City”, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”) to play one role, and 20-year-old Irish actress Sarah Bolger (“In America”) to play the lead. The film is described as a coming of age story that follows a girl “through the physical and emotional growing pains of her teen years.” Tickets to 'Dark Knight Rises' already selling out"The Dark Knight Rises" won't open until July 20, but tickets for a midnight showing are not only on sale - some of them have already been bought out completely. Entertainment Weekly reports that anxious fans can purchase admission to "The Dark Knight Rises" midnight opening on July 19 in IMAX theaters in San Francisco and Los Angeles using movie ticket e-retailer Fandango. Unfortunately for those living in the Big Apple, it is already sold out of New York midnight IMAX showings. Dog replaces Kim K. in Skechers commercialWe know Kim Kardashian can sell a product - she sells magazine covers like her life depends on it (and, well, we guess it sort of does) - but Skechers is opting for something a little different for this year's Super Bowl spot. In 2011, the sneakers company had a saucy commercial that starred 31-year-old Kardashian in her Skechers Shape-Ups and little else.
But this year, Skechers is replacing Kardashian with a canine, USA Today reports. The French bulldog is seen in the clip racing in the brand's new GOrun shoes against a pack of greyhounds. AMC has 'Goodfellas' series in developmentFans of AMC's mob movie marathons can rejoice: The network has a TV version of "Goodfellas" in the works, Deadline Hollywood reports. AMC is developing a series based on Martin Scorsese's classic "Goodfellas," with writer Nicholas Pileggi, who adapted the screenplay from his book "Wiseguy," on hand to co-write the TV adaptation. (Good sign, no?) Along with fellow co-writer Jorge Zamacona, Pileggi and "Goodfellas" producer Irwin Winkler will executive produce the developing project. Released in 1990, "Goodfellas" starred Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta, and focused on the rise and fall of mobster Henry Hill (Liotta) from 1955 to 1980. Nominated for six Oscars, including best picture, Pesci walked away with the Academy Award for best supporting actor. |
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Anderson on his new film http://t.co/iHvzoYjk 9:09 pm UTC, May 24 2012
Ashes of Star Trek star on rocket http://t.co/wXskv29d 9:09 pm UTC, May 24 2012
Eminem working on new record http://t.co/8YETV9Jf 9:09 pm UTC, May 24 2012
'Revenge' season finale not for the faint of heart: http://t.co/ZrRwtKZf 5:41 pm UTC, May 24 2012
Michael McKean still has sense of humor after accident http://t.co/rZ2H8eDT 5:13 pm UTC, May 24 2012
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