Jennifer Hudson Reportedly Signs On To Judge Next Season Of 'American Idol'

May 24th, 2013 5:30pm EDT
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Jennifer Hudson has reportedly signed a deal to sit on the judges' panel for the upcoming 13th season of American Idol.

E! Online reports that multiple sources have confirmed that the Oscar winner (Best Supporting Actress for Dreamgirls in 2006) and third season contestant is the first to replace the current panel of judges -- Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban, all of whom are not returning.

Hudson is the first piece in a planned new direction for the show. Producers are reportedly seeking an all-alum panel to try and get back some of the 10 million viewers it lost ...
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Mariah Carey Has A Wardrobe Malfunction & Curses On 'Good Morning America' (Video)

May 24th, 2013 3:00pm EDT
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On Friday morning, Mariah Carey had a major wardrobe malfunction while performing live on "Good Morning America's" summer concert series in Central Park.

The singer's zipper on her pink sequined Versace dress split down her back as she was being interviewed by reporter Lara Spencer.
 
Carey exclaimed, "Oh shoot, now the back of my dress just popped. It popped. I love you Donatella (Versace), but it popped darling. Wait a minute, hold on. Is it gonna fall?"
 
Two stylists quickly ran on stage to repair the torn seam. Carey was forced to cup her breasts to keep her dress from falling down a...
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Lena Dunham Tweets Her Outrage Over 'Girls' Porn Parody

May 24th, 2013 12:53pm EDT
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Lena Dunham has spoken out against plans to make a porn parody of her hit TV show Girls, insisting the video goes against the series' feminist ideology.

Executives at Hustler have commissioned an adult film version of the show called This Ain't Girls XXX, with porn stars taking on the characters made famous by Dunham and her cast mates.

Nonetheless, Dunham, who created the show, is adamant she can't just laugh off the porn tribute as she finds the idea deeply troubling.

On her Twitter.com page, she writes, "I wish I had a better attitude about the Girls porn parody. I really can never...
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Mario Lopez: One On One With Victor Ortiz Preview

May 24th, 2013 12:30pm EDT
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The special Memorial Day premiere of 'Mario Lopez: One on One with Victor Ortiz' on May 27, features Mario meeting up with Victor Ortiz at an L.A. boxing gym, where the fight fans duke it out about their passion for boxing and how it influences Victor’s life today.

Before his parents abandoned him and his siblings, Victor’s dad taught him how to box, which successively opened up the biggest opportunity of Victor’s life. With immense talent and determination, he grabbed the attention of huge boxing legends such as Roberto Garcia, George Foreman, Oscar De La Hoya and Ron Lyle. Victor’s box...
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Season 3 Of 'VH1 Couples Therapy' Premieres June 12, Starring Joe Francis, Flavor Flav & More

May 24th, 2013 9:31am EDT
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Relationships are hard enough, but imagine your relationship being the fodder for the tabloids. Under the intense scrutiny of the publiceye, and all the pressure that comes with fame, it seems couples whose matters of the heart play out in the public eye are calling it quits and throwing in the towel on their relationships.

VH1 examines the complicated and often misunderstood world of high-profile relationships with "VH1 Couples Therapy," premiering Wednesday, June 12th at 10 PM ET/PT.

Sitting down with Dr. Berman this season: "Girls Gone Wild" creator Joe Francis & Abby Wilson, rapper an...
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'The Americans' Ties As Most-Watched First Season of Any FX Drama

May 24th, 2013 9:25am EDT
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The Americans, the most critically-acclaimed new drama of the year and recipient of four Critics’ Choice Television Award nominations, concluded its first season tied for most-watched FX freshman drama ever, and as the #1 most time-shifted drama in FX history.

Inclusive of Live+7 data, The Americans averaged 3.4 million Total Viewers, tying it with Justified as the most-watched first season of any FX drama series (13 total). Also, The Americans ranked #3 in Adults and Men 25-54; #4 among Men 18-49, Men 18-34 and Women 25-54; and #5 among Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49.

Season one of The Ame...
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10 Shows Netflix Should Revive

May 23rd, 2013 2:30pm EDT
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Netflix revived the Bluth family, so we thought we'd share a list of 10 other shows worth reviving.

1. Terriers

FX's barely watched drama about two private investigators was at times gut-wrenching, heart-warming, nostalgic, regretful, beautiful, poignant sad, moving. Terriers told the story of Hank and Britt, an ex-cop and a soon-to-be ex-thief. FX's president John Landgraf couldn't justify a renewal due to the pitiful season 1 numbers. The series hasn't enjoyed post-series success because the DVDs haven't been released. The series finale is essentially perfect for the series, but I'd lov...
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Missy Peregrym Talks Changes Ahead in Season 4 of 'Rookie Blue'

May 23rd, 2013 12:00pm EDT
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TV's most entertaining cop drama is back! ABC starts airing the fourth season of Rookie Blue tonight, picking up not far from where it left the characters of 15 Division last summer. BFTV caught up with series star Missy Peregrym, who plays Officer Andy McNally, to ask how Andy has been since viewers saw her departing for an undercover operation, and if there's hope that Andy might get back together with ex-flame Sam Swarek.

When the audience reconnects with Andy in tonight's episode, "I think she feels pretty good about where she's at in her life," Missy told us. "She's been undercover fo...
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Jennifer Aniston Has Mini 'Friends' Reunion During Her Co-Hosting Gig On 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'

May 23rd, 2013 10:52am EDT
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Like most of the world, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres really wants to see a Friends reunion.

The comedienne staged a semi-reunion on her show Wednesday, getting half of the gang back together for a hilarious skit.

Jennifer Aniston, who co-hosted the show with Ellen, Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry were all in on the fun.

Aniston start by showing up at Perry's house to ask him for advice on co-hosting the show, which Perry co-hosted last week, and he tells her it's inappropriate to show up at someone's house at 8:00 a.m.

Aniston references their old show, saying that they "used to walk ...
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Rumer Willis Joins 'Pretty Little Liars'

May 22nd, 2013 3:37pm EDT
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Rumer Willis has signed on to join the cast of Pretty Little Liars, according to reports.

The Hollywood Reporter says Willis has signed a deal to play Zoe, the organizer of a worldwide charity. If all goes well, the deal will allow Willis to star in more episodes. Willis' character will debut in late July.

The daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore has turned to TV work following appearances in films The House Bunny and Sorority Row, among others.

Willis' most recent recurring TV role was on 90210 as Gia. She has also appeared on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Workaholics, an...
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