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Top 10 Dysfunctional Onscreen Families That Are Worse Than Yours

April 27th, 2013 9:07am EDT
The Big Wedding
"The Big Wedding" will soon hit theaters with an all-star cast that includes Robert De Niro, Susan Sarandon, Katherine Heigl and Topher Grace. The movie centers around a divorced couple who have to present a united front at their adopted son's wedding and pretend that they are still married. Talk about dysfunctional! What other crazy families made the list of the top 10 dysfunctional onscreen families?

"The Simpsons"

With a beer-guzzling buffoon for a father, a nagging mother, a rebellious troublemaker son. a precocious daughter and a baby who still hasn't learned to talk after twenty f...
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'Family Guy' Episode Pulled After Boston Bombings Was Also Anti-Muslim

April 18th, 2013 11:48am EDT
Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane spoke out over the recent episode of his hit show, Family Guy, which someone re-edited and posted to YouTube in order to make it appear that it predicted Monday's fatal bombings at the Boston Marathon.

"The edited Family Guy clip currently circulating is abhorrent," MacFarlane said via Twitter on Tuesday. "The event was a crime and a tragedy, and my thoughts are with the victims."

Fox pulled the episode from future airings and also removed it from TV streaming website Hulu.com because the show, which originally aired on March 17, includes a scene in which protagonist Peter...
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Seth MacFarlane Outraged Over 'Family Guy' Boston Marathon Bombing Hoax

April 17th, 2013 2:02pm EDT
Seth MacFarlane
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has spoken out about a recent video in which clips from the March 17 episode of his Fox show were edited together to make it appear that the show predicted -- or inspired -- Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon.

Two scenes from the show were rearranged to make it appear that the show's main protagonist, Peter Griffin -- dressed in a tunic and a fez, won the road race by dialing his cell phone and setting off the two bombs, which are heard off screen. An image of Griffin in his car with bloodied bodies surrounding it appears before the bombing, in one ...
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Movie Premieres Cancelled, TV Shows Pulled Due To Connecticut School Massacre

December 17th, 2012 10:04am EST
Parental Guidance
Hours before the red carpet event on Saturday, Fox movie executives decided to cancel the Los Angeles premiere of Billy Crystal and Bette Midler's new comedy "Parental Guidance" out of respect for the victims of the Newtown, CT, elementary school shooting that resulted in 26 deaths on Friday morning.

Fox issued the following statement: "In light of the horrific tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut we are canceling the red carpet press event and the after party for the Parental Guidance premiere, scheduled today in downtown Los Angeles. The hearts of all involved with this film go out to the vic...
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Seth MacFarlane Working On 'Family Guy' Movie

November 30th, 2012 2:07pm EST
Set MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane went to UCLA to talk about filmmaking, but he ended up revealing much more. For one, some contest winners will be headed to the Oscars with him. Also, there's a Family Guy film in the works.

According to Entertainment Weekly Seth said, "It's just a matter of when. It's hard to do that while you have the series going on at the same time; I think that's why it took 'The Simpsons' 20 seasons to figure out how to do it."

"We do know what the 'Family Guy' movie will be. The Simpsons Movie, I thought, was hilarious, but the one criticism I would have is that it's a story they p...
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The Top Pop Culture Twinkies References

November 16th, 2012 5:07pm EST
Family Guy
With Hostess closing its doors, an American icon may be lost on the store shelves - but Twinkies will always live on thanks to loving references in pop culture. Here are a few that come to mind:

Family Guy: On the eve of Y2K, Family guy aired an episode featured around a possible future where missiles launched due to computer error. Peter Griffin, trying to survive the post-apocalyptic wasteland, falls back on the infamous urban legend that Twinkies last for dozens of years. Thus, he sets up a town around a Twinkie factory. The show would later feature Twinkie the Kid in an A&E Biography s...
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'Family Guy' Creator Seth MacFarlane Dating 'Game Of Thrones' Star Emilia Clarke

September 25th, 2012 8:37pm EDT
Seth MacFarlane and Emilia Clarke
Peter Griffin and Daenerys Targaryen are Hollywood's hot, albeit a little odd, new couple. That's right, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, 38, and Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, 24, are reportedly dating.

The couple was spotted by photographers last week at the Cafe Brass Monkey, a popular karaoke bar in Los Angeles; and over the weekend the two stars were spotted getting cozy at an Emmy awards after-party.

"They were very intimate at a small table in the back of the party," a source at the HBO afterparty tells Life & Style magazine. "He put his hand on her thigh and rubbed it! The...
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2012 Television Premiere Dates

September 8th, 2012 9:45am EDT
The Voice
It's that time of year again. Television fans have appointments with their couches as the fall season kicks off this month with tons of returning favorites and new shows. DVRs will be working overtime as viewers record their must-see-TV programs and talk about them later at the watercooler.

Check out the premiere dates of the new season (brand new shows are indicated with italics and by *). All times are eastern unless otherwise indicated.

Monday, September 10
The Voice 8 p.m. NBC

Tuesday, September 11
Go On 9 p.m. NBC *
The New Normal 9:30 p.m. NBC *
Parenthood 10 p.m. NBC

Wednesday, ...
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Jessica Biel To Spend Valentine's Day With 'Family Guy'

August 25th, 2012 12:02pm EDT
Jessica Biel
What becomes of the brokenhearted? That's a question Family Guy tries to answer in its "Valentine’s Day in Quahog" episode. Next year, Jessica Biel will appear on the animated comedy to discuss the game of love.

Family Guy has a bevy of beauties lined up for its Valentine's Day episode. But instead of celebrating love, they'll highlight failure and heartbreak.

Jessica Biel , is one of many actresses set to appear as Brian's former flames.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Family Guy is pulling out all the stops for its holiday theme. After Brian spends Valentine's Day alone, Stewie tr...
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Lea Michele, Zooey Deschanel & More Hot Stars Attend Fox's Summer All Star Party

July 24th, 2012 10:10am EDT
Lea Michele
The stars from "Glee," Zooey Deschanel from "New Girl" and more hot FOX celebrities attended the network's summer all star party in West Hollywood on Monday.

Lea Michele looked elegant in a pale pink dress with a low-cut neckline, while Deschanel wore a bronze sleeveless dress with a big bow on the bodice.

"Anger Management" star Noureen DeWulf showed off her curves in tight green gown, and "So You Think You Can Dance" star Cat Deeley was vibrant in a colorful one-sleeved dress.

Check out more photos from the Fox Summer All Star Party...

"So You Think You Can Dance" host Cat Deeley

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Sofia Vergara Joins Cast Of 'Family Guy'

July 23rd, 2012 10:32pm EDT
Sofia Vergara
Actress Sofia Vergara has joined the cast of hit comedy Family Guy.

The Modern Family star, who was recently crowned the highest-paid actress on television by editors at Forbes magazine, is adding to her resume by signing up to guest star as lead character Peter Griffin's fantasy love interest.

The Colombian stunner's episode will air during the upcoming 11th season, which is set to premiere on September 30 and feature a number of surprise appearances by Johnny Depp, Ryan Reynolds and Twilight hunk Kellan Lutz.

Vergara is quickly becoming one of the most highly-sought after stars on TV -...
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Johnny Depp To Appear As Edward Scissorhands On 'Family Guy'

July 12th, 2012 9:06am EDT
Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp has reprised his role as Edward Scissorhands for an upcoming episode of Family Guy.

The actor has returned to the role for the TV comedy 22 years after first starring in the 1990 Tim Burton film which cemented his status as a Hollywood heartthrob.

Depp recently recorded his brief cameo appearance in the hit animated show and executive producer Mark Hentemann reveals the superstar snapped straight back into character despite the gap of more than two decades.

He tells EW.com, "When he was in the booth, he said that he felt like he hadn't done that voice since he did it in fr...
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Fox Adds Three New Comedies & Drama Starring Kevin Bacon To 2012-13 Lineup

May 14th, 2012 10:25am EDT
Kevin Bacon
FOX has released its primetime schedule for the 2012-2013 television season, adding three new comedies and two dramas to its slate. "Glee" will move this fall to Thursdays, following all-new installments of "The X Factor," which will feature two new judges (Britney Spears and Demi Lovato).

This fall, two new half-hour comedies – "The Mindy Project" and "Ben And Kate" – will join "Raising Hope" and "New Girl" on an all-new Tuesday night comedy block.

"The Mindy Project" features Mindy Kaling as a skilled OB/GYN navigating the tricky waters of both her personal and professional life, as sh...
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Seth MacFarlane's Beverly Hills Mansion Targeted By Vandals

November 30th, 2011 8:34am EST
Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane's home in California has been targeted by pranksters who covered the property in toilet paper.

The Family Guy creator's house in Beverly Hills was covered in white paper on Monday night and the gang left a note on the front door apologizing for the attack.

The letter appeared to reveal the vandals were taking revenge for MacFarlane's part in Charlie Sheen's Comedy Central Roast earlier this year, according to TMZ.com.

The letter reads, "Sorry Seth" and includes several of Sheen's catchphrases including "Winning!" and "Tiger Blood".

MacFarlane subsequently laughed off...
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Melissa Ordway Talks 'Harold And Kumar Christmas,' Other Upcoming Films & Her Fashion Favorites

October 26th, 2011 4:15pm EDT
Melissa Ordway
Twenty-eight year old Georgia girl, Melissa Ordway had appeared in such films as 17 Again and The Last Song and appeared on the hit show, Privileged. The former model has a lot on her plate this year but took the time out of her busy schedule to chat with us about her upcoming projects.

Starpulse: I'm a big fan of all the Harold and Kumar movies- you got to be in the Christmas film that is coming out- what was that like working with the guys?

Melissa: It was so much fun working with the guys. They are hilarious! Most of my scenes are with Neil Patrick Harris which was amazing. He is incr...
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Seth MacFarlane: 'Family Guy Should Have Already Ended'

October 13th, 2011 9:26am EDT
Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane is "secretly hoping" fans will grow tired of his animated hit "Family Guy" because he believes the show should have ended several series ago.

The multi-Emmy Award winning cartoon was cancelled by bosses at Fox network in 2002, but revived three years later, and the series went on to become a huge success for MacFarlane, recently debuting its 10th season.

However, MacFarlane is convinced he should have ended the show on a high after the seventh series, even though devoted fans "go pale" at the mere mention of "Family Guy" finishing.

He tells The Hollywood Reporter, "Part o...
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Seth Macfarlane Used Frank Sinatra's Microphone To Record Standards Album

October 2nd, 2011 3:00pm EDT
Seth MacFarlane
Celebrated animator-turned-crooner Seth MacFarlane attempted to conjure up a little Sinatra magic as he recorded his new standards album by using the singer's very own microphone.

The Family Guy and American Dad creator also recorded his vocals for "Music Is Better Than Words" in the Capitol Records studio in Los Angeles Sinatra used for many of his classics.

MacFarlane tells Spinner.com, "That mic is over 60 years old and you can see it. But it has a really nice, dark sound to it. It really plays a significant part on how this stuff sounds. You don't want it to sound too crisp."
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Fall 2011 TV Premiere Dates

September 6th, 2011 1:00pm EDT
Two and a Half Men
Labor Day is over, signaling the unofficial end of summer and the start of the new TV season. While television is somewhat entertaining during June, July, and August, it's the fall debuts that many TV addicts anticipate.

Next week the networks start rolling out new and returning series, kicking off with "90210" and "Ringer" on the CW on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Check out the list below to see when your favorites air:

Tuesday, September 13
8 pm 90210 CW
9 pm Ringer (NEW!) CW
10 pm Parenthood NBC

Wednesday, September 14
8 pm H8R CW
8 pm Survivor: South Pacific CBS
9 pm America’s Next Top Mode...
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Q&A: Meet The Ladies Of Official Hot Mess

August 24th, 2011 12:00pm EDT
Official Hot Mess
Kristy and Lindsey Landers Niedenfuer - the sisters who front Official Hot Mess - have entertainment in their family tree. They're the daughters of actress Judy Landers (of The Love Boat and Charlie's Angels) and Tom Niedenfuer, who won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1981. What are a pair of girls to do to follow that pedigree? Kristy and Lindsey started a band. They recently stopped in to chat about their musical success, famous parentage, and how much looks matter in the music industry.

Let's start at the beginning. How did you two choose music as a career?

Musi...
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Seth MacFarlane Helps Animal Shelter

July 17th, 2011 12:30pm EDT
Seth MacFarlane
Family Guy, American Dad and The Cleveland Show creator Seth MacFarlane has partnered with Heaven on Earth Society for Animals to establish a sanctuary in memory of his late mother, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit announced Saturday.

Here's the official statement:

Seth MacFarlane, creator of the hit animation series Family Guy, American Dad and the Cleveland Show, is paying tribute to his mother by teaming up with Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit. Ann Perry MacFarlane, mother of Seth and Rachael MacFarlane, died one year ago today.

Perry, as she...
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Justin Bieber Commissions Diamond & Ruby 'Family Guy' Pendant

May 25th, 2011 10:31pm EDT
Justin Bieber
Teen superstar Justin Bieber has indulged in his love of hit cartoon Family Guy - he's spent $25,000 on a custom-made diamond necklace featuring his favorite character.

The singer commissioned Los Angeles jeweler-to-the-stars Jason Arasheben to help create the 14-carat gold pendant in the shape of baby Stewie, using over 12 carats of white diamonds on his face and multi-colored rubies to make up the cartoon's clothing.

Arasheben tells TMZ.com Bieber "had a specific vision for how he wanted it to look."

Head over to TMZ to check out pics of the pendant.

Latest Justin Bieber h...
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FOX Announces New And Returning Shows, 2011-12

May 16th, 2011 3:32pm EDT
Terra Nova
FOX just released its 2011-12 primetime schedule, showcasing "a really fresh, creative new lineup for next season, From razor-sharp comedies to epic dramas to a massive talent competition series, I think we have the goods to continue to be pop culture’s most vibrant platform, as well as the top network.” said Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

Check out the list of returning and new shows below:

MONDAY

8 p.m. Terra Nova (new)

9 p.m. House

TUESDAY

8 p.m. Glee

9 p.m. New Girl (new)

9:30 p.m. Raising Hope

WEDNESDAY

8 p.m. The X-Factor (new)

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Hurricane-Themed Episodes Of 'Family Guy,' 'American Dad' & 'The Cleveland Show' Pulled

May 1st, 2011 2:00pm EDT
Family Guy
Three hurricane-themed episodes of Seth MacFarlane's hit comedy shows Family Guy, American Dad and The Cleveland Show have been dropped from TV in the aftermath of this week's tornado disaster.

Severe storms swept across six southern states over a 24-hour period, beginning on Wednesday, devastating entire neighborhoods and claiming nearly 300 lives.

Executives at America's Fox network had planned to air three crossover episodes of MacFarlane's popular shows on Sunday, but the TV special has been postponed because of its storm storyline.

A statement from Fox reads, "In light of the recent...
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People Who Are Awesome: "Archer" & "Bob's Burgers" Star H. Jon Benjamin

April 30th, 2011 5:08pm EDT
Archer
I feel confident in saying that H. Jon Benjamin is the king of voice-over actors.

At this present moment, he's the star of not one but two animated series: the funniest comedy on TV, FX's Archer, and quirky freshman entry Bob's Burgers on sister network FOX. This summer, Comedy Central has given him a third series - the sketch comedy show simply titled Jon Benjamin Has A Van. As if that's not enough, he's still Carl the convenience store clerk on Family Guy, too. If you're into animated comedy, chances are you hear Benjamin (pictured here between Archer co-star Aisha Tyler and creator Ad...
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Interview: 'Archer's' Judy Greer Shares Her Favorite Moments

April 1st, 2011 10:17am EDT
Judy Greer
She's the woman behind Archer's most messed-up character: secretary Cheryl/Carol (or whatever else she decides to be called). As her character takes center stage in tonight's episode, "El Secuestro," actress Judy Greer sat down with me to talk about being part of the most warped workplace in TV history. (Warning: mild spoilers from last night's new episode within.)

How did you get started doing voice work? What led you to Archer?

I think I did like one word on Family Guy like a hundred years ago. I think I said one word on an episode and I was excited about that. I did this littl...
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'Family Guy' Writer Apologizes For Japan Earthquake Remarks

March 15th, 2011 8:29am EDT
Family Guy
A writer on animated comedy series Family Guy has been forced to apologize for insensitive remarks he made about Japan's earthquake disaster following a storm of criticism on the web.

Scriptwriter Alec Sulkin took to his Twitter.com page following Friday's huge earthquake and tsunami, which devastated the country's eastern coastline and left over 2,000 dead, with the death toll tipped to reach 10,000 as the relief effort continues.

Sulkin wrote, "If you wanna feel better about this earthquake in Japan, Google 'Pearl Harbor death toll.'" Sulkin was referring to the Japanese attack on U....
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Celebrity Style Transformation: Mila Kunis

January 5th, 2011 3:00pm EST
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis' career has certainly come a long way since we first saw her on That 70's Show. Her fashion sense has also changed since her appearance on the long-running sitcom.

Above is Mila Kunis, circa-2000. She's barely recognizable! The Russian-born actress had been on That 70s Show for two years at this point, and her character Jackie was one of the most memorable on the sitcom.

Flash-forward to the end of That 70s Show and we have Mila in a more suitable outfit. At this point her future was questionable, as she had only appeared in panned movies and voice-acted for Family Guy....
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Mila Kunis Opens Up About Sex Scene With Justin Timberlake & More In Advocate Q&A

January 5th, 2011 9:16am EST
Mila Kunis
"Black Swan's" Mila Kunis — whom The Advocate asked about off-screen jealousy before she split from longtime boyfriend Macaulay Culkin — recalls nude scenes with Justin Timberlake and the last time she simulated oral sex with a woman.

ADVOCATE: Your next film, "Friends with Benefits," also looks pretty racy. In the trailer, you’re shown standing in front of a naked Justin Timberlake and sizing up his goods. Set the scene: What were you really looking at?

KUNIS: We had two weeks worth of sex scenes to shoot. Justin would just wear a sock that covered his frontal parts, so yeah, I could pre...
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TV On DVD: 'Family Guy: It's A Trap!'

December 21st, 2010 3:00pm EST
Family Guy
Starting today, you can own the final volume in the Family Guy series of Star Wars parodies: It's A Trap! is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray from FOX Home Entertainment. Here's a look at what you can expect from the DVD version of the last part of the trilogy.

The Show

I've always been kind of on the fence with Family Guy; there are some parts I love, and others I loathe. The Star Wars parodies are like that as well; I still quote lines from Blue Harvest but Something, Something, Something Dark Side wasn't as great. (To be fair, I agree with executive producer Danny Smith, who told me ...
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'Family Guy' Abortion Episode To Be Released On DVD Sept. 28

August 31st, 2010 8:27am EDT
Family Guy
A controversial abortion episode of adult cartoon series "Family Guy" is to be released on DVD after network TV bosses deemed the plot and script too risque for primetime.

The episode, titled "Partial Terms of Endearment," was banned from TV last summer. It will be released as a DVD on September 28.

Fans of the show were treated to a performance of the episode's narrative last year when creator Seth McFarlane and his cast voiced the saga at Los Angeles' Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

See more "Family Guy" photos here!
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