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Michael Jackson RIP

by Eliza Ferree

I’m sure everyone knows that Michael Jackson passed away last week, some are still waiting Michael_Jackson to hear exactly how he died. Some say an overdose, others say murder and some say natural causes but no one will know until it is announced to the world which I’m guessing will be some time. In the meantime we all reflect on the concerts he had and of course Neverland. I won’t touch much on this subject as I know it is all over the news, but I will briefly talk about the rumors, kids and of course the funeral.

Michael Jackson was the King of Pop and definitely made history for his one gloved hand. In the end, Michael was planning a comeback that would’ve been very soon, he was even preparing for it the night before he died. Michael Jackson leaves behind three children, the ones everyone is wondering exactly who they will go to and if Michael had any thoughts on the matter. But finding this out would mean uncovering secrets that no one knew. Michael has three children, many believed (assumed) that the first two belonged to Debbie Rowe, however news reports are now stating that she was just a surrogate and they aren’t biologically Michael’s children either. The third, Michael Prince (blanket) was also from a surrogate but not the same as the other two.

Reports were being stated that Debbie Rowe was going to fight the Jackson family for custody, currently they are living with Grandma and that’s who they want to stay with. The will is finally being spoken of and it seems he did ask that the kids and his estate be left to his mother and children, no one else.

Joe Jackson, father to Michael, has held a press conference and stated that Michael will have a public funeral. Now there is no date just yet as the family is waiting for the results of a second autopsy. Rumor has it the Jackson family are planning a funeral at the Neverland Ranch, which will have tight security.

Jon & Kate Head for Divorce

by Eliza Ferree

In case you did not see the last two episodes of Jon & Kate Plus 8, they had a big jon-kate-gosselin announcement recently and those that got to see it heard they were getting a divorce.  In the latest preview it shows Kate with her kids walking around a ship, later Kate has a tea party with the girls as well as making necklaces. There’s no sighting of Jon but both make comments in regarding the whole thing.

In the last episode with both of them in it, they explain to the viewers that they are headed for a divorce. In fact Kate had just (a few hours before) filed for the divorce, however her records were sealed so there’s no information leaking on either part. Both did have comments to the media the day after, however they are now no longer commenting to the media.

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Bravo’s Casting Call

by Eliza Ferree

artistcastingcall Bravo is gearing up for an artistic type of reality show and I do mean art. Apparently this has been in the works now for over one year and they are finally spilling the beans about it. The reality show will be called, “The Untitled Art Project.” Does it sound interesting enough yet?

There will be 13 artists in the reality show and one of the executive producers is new mom again, Sarah Jessica Parker. For those that don’t know, she and her husband just brought home twin daughters that’ll be joining their bigger brother.

The prize, since there always is one in these reality shows will be to compete for a “gallery show,” one person will get a national tour and finally there are cash prizes. Think you could stand out against the other artists? Casting call in

LOS ANGELES
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12, 10 AM – 2 PM
LAXART
www.laxart.org

MIAMI
Tuesday, July 14, 10 AM – 2 PM
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
www.Snitzer.com

CHICAGO
Thursday, July 16, 10 AM – 2 PM
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Sullivan Galleries, 33 State Street
www.saic.edu

NEW YORK
Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
White Columns
www.whitecolumns.org

Good luck!!

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Tuesday Shows - June 29

by Eliza Ferree

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It’s hot out and many of us are planning on staying indoors today, so what’s on the television will be on a lot of minds. Here’s a quick list, first with kids, adults and followed up with movies.  The times are east coast so hope that helps, I’m not sure which ones they are but all kids seem to love these shows, I know mine do.

Kids all on Disney
Wizards of Waverly Place- Justin gets a pet beagle, but you’ll laugh at how he g ets it.
Hannah Montana- When Lilly begins liking Jackson. (course I think she always did)

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Canceled Shows

by Eliza Ferree

With the economy as tough as it has been it is no wonder we have tons of shows canceling, but then again normally there are half the number that cancel after one withoutatrace season. The shocker though was those “good” shows we just never saw coming. You know the shows like My Name is Earl, Everbody Hates Chris, Samantha Who?, Reaper, The Unit and my all time favorite Without a Trace.

Shows that haven’t made it to their next rounds will be:

According to Jim
Cupid
Eleventh Hour
Everybody Hates Chris
The Game
In the Motherhood
Life
My name is Earl
Priveldged
Reaper
Samantha Who?
Sit Down, Shut Up
Terminator: The Sarah
Connor Chronicles
The Unit
The Unusuals
Without a Trace

What shows are you sorry to see leaving? Which ones are you shocked they are staying?

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here

by Eliza Ferree

I’m a Celebrity…Get me Out of here premiere’s tonight, so far this is one of those crazy survivor type shows but for celebrities. It, from my understanding is going to have a group of celebrities tossed on an island where they must fend for themselves. By the im-a-celeb way this wasn’t the first time this show has been done before, a few years back they tried but it didn’t work out. My guess is too many celebrities wanted special treatment. Guess it shouldn’t come as a shock that one celebrity couple are already complaining.

Here’s a list of cast members that will be on the show: (there’s another that I can’t remember)

Lou Diamond Phillips
Janyce Dickinson
Patti Blagojevich
Sanjaya Malakar
Torrie Wilson
John Salley
Stephen Baldwin
Heidi Montag
Spencer Pratt

The celebrity couple that are complaining? Oh Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of course. They thought the other celebrities were all “C-list” and that they were A. By the way they’ve tried quitting two times already, something tells me they won’t make it to the very end.

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5 TV Shows on DVD

by Eliza Ferree

Looking for what’s coming out on DVD this week as far as TV shows goes? Not a problem here’s a quick list:

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Boston Legal: Season Five

Lipstick Jungle: Season 2

Doctor Who: Battlefield

The Note II: Taking a chance on Love

October Road: Season 2

I remember watching a few series of Boston Legal and I do love the way these two get along. Okay, even when they don’t get along its funny. For those that don’t know this is the last season of Boston Legal so if you haven’t seen this one you may want to get it.

Celebrity Apprentice gets Another Season

by Eliza Ferree

NUP_130198_0005 It’s no surprise really that Donald Trump’s reality show, “Celebrity Apprentice” just got renewed for another season. I mean doesn’t everything Donald Trump touches turn to gold? For those that don’t know, Celebrity Apprentice is in its 9th running but it hasn’t always been celebrity based. That’s right the first 6 seasons were all regular joes. In this last season we all got to hear Joan Rivers tell everyone off when her daughter, Melissa was tanked. OUCH! We even got to hear her say some pretty bad words. Course I think that’s just some bug going around Hollywood. The potty mouth bug.

Did you have any favorite parts from this season’s “Celebrity Apprentice?”

Shows Not Coming Back

by Eliza Ferree

Curious on what shows won’t be returning next fall? Here’s a quick list in alphabetical order.  Yes a few are my favorites. Any of them yours?

Boston Legal, ABC
Crusoe, NBC
Dirty Sexy Money, ABC
Do Not Disturb, FOX
Easy Money, CW
Eli Stone, ABC
ER, NBC
The Ex List, CBS
In Harm’s Way, CW
King of the Hill, FOX
Life on Mars, ABC
Lipstick Jungle, NBC
My Own Worst Enemy, NBC
Opportunity Knocks, ABC
Prison Break, FOX
Pushing Daisies, ABC
Valentine, CW 

I will miss King of the Hill, Boston Legal and Lipstick Jungle.

Daniel is Dead on Lost

by Eliza Ferree

Daniel Faraday has definitely left Lost, this past Wednesday he was gunned down by his own mother on the show. Apparently this was his 1977 mom, not his 2007 lostmom. Confused yet? Don’t be if you recall this show brought in the past and future selves. His 2007 mom had encouraged him to go to this island, but it was his past mom that shot at him.

Hmm, something wrong with the picture? He had planned on making a hydrogen bomb for the island so maybe this was a good thing after all. What do you think? Course if he had saved the island there’d be no show, I guess they had to kill him.

Will you miss Daniel?

Happy Easter TV Bender Fans!

by Eliza Ferree

From TV Bender, I wish you all a very Happy Easter!  I’m sure the Easter Bunny hit the homes, egg hunts have began and everyone is waiting to get stuffed.  Hopefully you’ve seen the Easter Parade and are enjoying some Easter Programs on TV.

Don Rickles Awarded with Legend Award

by Eliza Ferree

The 2009 TV Land Award that is only given out once a year has been passed on to Don Rickles for being an “outrageous comic.” The award show was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris from How I met Your Mother and it will go live on April 26th, the donricklestaping of the show will be April 19th. 

Don Rickles is in great company, shows such as Married with Children, M*A*S*H, Home Improvement, Knots Landing and many others.

“I feel honored that TV Land has finally woken up and decided to make me this year’s recipient of the Legend Award,” says Don Rickles. “Throughout my career, I have loved entertaining people and to be recognized for my achievements is truly extraordinary.”

“Don Rickles is a national treasure whose comedy transcends generations,” states Jones. “He is a true pioneer who has won the hearts of millions across the world with his quick wit and sarcasm. TV Land is thrilled to present him with this year’s Legend Award.”

Curious on who Don is? Don is the voice of Mr.Potato Head from Toy Story 1 and 2.  His first appearances, before Toy Story was in comedy clubs and of course “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” in the 60s. Since then he was seen in The Dean Martin Show, appeared in The Beverly Hillbillies, Dick Van Dyke Show, Murphy Brown and many others.

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Tuesday Night TV Shows

by Eliza Ferree

There are a variety of shows on tonight to break in April Fool’s Day and I’m sure you’ll see plenty of the jokesters on the Late Night Shows.

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-  Carson Daly
-  David Letterman
-  Jimmy Fallon
-  Jimmy Kimmel

NCIS:  8/7C on CBS CIA agent, Trent Kort will come into some nice cash when Gibbs pays him back.  But there is more to it then that.

The Mentalist: Yes, the Sexiest Man from TVGuide. This is on tonight at 9/8c on CBS and deals with a hypnotists. Should be interesting.

Real Housewives of New York City 1-/9C Bravo: Yes, the one Housewives that have one getting a divorce. Tonight you’ll see as Jill fights with Ramona’s husband. Ooops we all know how some of these can get. How many of you have hated the way your friend’s husband or wife treated them or did something? In other New York City Wives news Luann’s maid must clean up after even more pets, Kelly gets in trouble for her mouth. Big surprise there.

Without a Trace is on at 10/9C on CBS find out just who is missing and watch a steamy scene between Martin and Kim. I love this show.

A few other shows tonight are the Season Premieres of My Boys at 10:30/9:30 C and Pretty Wicked at 10/9C.

Casting Call by James Franco

by Eliza Ferree

James Franco, actor of “Freaks and Geeks” has issued a casting call down in Suffolk, Virginia for a new movie he is directing. There is a certain type of person he’s looking for though, the character must be backwoodsy. Hmmm, any Grissly Adams looking guys out there? How about the really long beards and plaid outfit with overalls look?

No details will be released on the possible upcoming movie except he does need a lot of kids and extras in their early 40s to play parents. Hmmm, makes one wonder right?

Adult actors needed:

-  those looking tired

-  those who can play alcoholic parents

Young Actors needed:

-  barefoot children

-  muddy children living on farms

The casting call will take place at Hilton Garden Inn

Time: 5p.m.

Date: Monday, April 6, 2009

SuperNanny Casting Call in California

by Eliza Ferree

Oh you know you’ve got a handful on you and you just can’t seem to control those little monsters. Am I right? Okay, so they aren’t monsters but all your neighbors insist they are. Well if you’ve ever caught SUPERNANNY then chances are you’ve dreamed of her walking into your home and turning those little monsters into angelic creatures. Right?

SuperNanny will be in San Francisco, California on April 4th.Supernanny_228x314

Details below:

Date:  Saturday, April 4th

Time:  noon until 4 p.m.

Address:  Pier 39

Entrance Plaza Beach Street and the Embarcadero

City: San Francisco, CA 94133

Check out the SuperNanny website for the application, you will need it filled out.

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