August 23rd, 2011
05:30 PM ET
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August 23rd, 2011
05:20 PM ET
'Jimmy Kimmel' mourns the loss of 'Uncle Frank'Jimmy Kimmel's “Uncle Frank” Potenza has passed away at the age of 77, ABC confirms to CNN. Kimmel’s uncle was a security guard for the show and contributed "great moments" on-air for nine years. “It is with great sadness that the staff and crew of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ mourn the loss of ‘Uncle Frank’ Potenza,” the show says in a statement. “He was beloved by his co-workers and considered an Uncle to all.” FULL POST 
August 23rd, 2011
04:30 PM ET
'Real Housewives of New York City' delayedFans of another "Real Housewives" franchise will have to wait for their show to return. As Bravo continues to re-edit "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" in the wake of the suicide of Russell Armstrong, a spokesperson for the network has confirmed to CNN that the shooting schedule for "The Real Housewives of New York City" has been "pushed back due to finalizing production details." The network earlier released a statement saying that no decision has been made yet regarding rescheduling the premiere of the new season of the "Beverly Hills" show and a rep for Bravo reiterated that to CNN on Tuesday. 
August 23rd, 2011
04:08 PM ET
Will, Jada Pinkett Smith deny split rumorsOn Tuesday, In Touch Weekly cited an unnamed source who claimed Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 13-year marriage had come to an end, but the pair are denying the report. "Although we are reluctant to respond to these types of press reports, the rumors circulating about our relationship are completely false," they said in a joint statement. "We are still together, and our marriage is intact." Their statement echoes earlier tweets sent out by Will Smith's son from a prior marriage, Trey. 
August 23rd, 2011
04:04 PM ET
Everyone’s a Critic: Stop with the ads, pleaseWe’re back after a brief hiatus, ready to dole out some tough love for our favorite pop culture industries. A few weeks back, I talked about the idea of proper promotion, marketing a show based on its own merits. Today, I’m focusing on another side to that coin: Hollywood’s tendency to overload a potential audience with promos for TV shows or movies. Whitney Cummings, a comedian who some fans might recognize from “Chelsea Lately” or the Comedy Central roasts, is the creative force behind two new sitcoms premiering this fall. 
August 23rd, 2011
03:16 PM ET
Prince Charles and Camilla adopt ... a puppyPrince Charles and Duchess Camilla have expanded their family with a Jack Russell Terrier rescue puppy, reports People. The Jack Russell, named Beth, was dropped at the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London when she was just 12 weeks old, according to Clarence House. She is one of over a hundred stray dogs that came to the U.K. shelter in July. Last fall, Camilla opened the shelter’s new cattery, and mentioned to staff that she’d love another Jack Russell since her beloved Freddy had died. (Freddy was such a part of the family that Camilla’s son Tom named his own child after the dog!) |
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