NBC Renews The Office, Community, Parks and Recreation


Updated 03/18/11 12:24 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

NBC Renews Community, Parks and Recreation, The Office

Good news for devoted fans of NBC's Thursday night community block: the network has given early renewals to The Office, Community, and Parks and Recreation. (30 Rock was already picked up earlier this year). It's no surprise that The Office is coming back, but I'm happy that I won't be biting my nails about Parks and Rec and Community for the next six weeks. We'll have to wait until upfronts to Read more

The Lovely Ladies of NBC Gather For a Very Blond TCA Bash


Updated 01/09/12 9:47 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Nicole Richie Pictures at NBC TCA Party Winter 2012

NBC kicked off the Winter television critics press tour yesterday in Pasadena, CA, showing off their slate of new shows and bringing together their stars for an evening party. Jessica Simpson showed off her baby bump in sequins as she made a brief cameo at the event before heading home to give her feet a rest after a long day of promoting Fashion Star. Her fellow judge on that show, Nicole Read more

Chelsea Clinton Kicks Off a More Public Life on TV


Updated 02/06/12 9:34 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Chelsea Clinton NBC News

Chelsea Clinton sat down with Brian Williams on his nightly Rock Center show to explain why she's leaving behind her "deliberately private life" for a journalism career. But before she got personal last night, Chelsea reported on former-educator Annette Dove, who has committed her life to helping impoverished children in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with hot food, tutoring, and someone to talk to. Read more

Grimm Gets Picked Up For a Full Season


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Grimm Gets Full Season

There's good news for fans of crime procedurals with a twist: NBC has picked up freshman series Grimm for a full season. The show, which stars David Giuntoli as a detective who is a descendant of the brothers Grimm, has fared well in its Friday night time slot, beating out lead-in Chuck in ratings. NBC will air a special episode of Grimm on Thursday, December 8 at 10 p.m. to test the fantasy Read more

Chelsea Clinton Is Latest Political Daughter to Join TV News


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Chelsea Clinton on NBC

Chelsea Clinton grew up under the media spotlight, considering her dad became president when she was just 12 years old. Since then, her parents and Chelsea herself have been fierce guardians of her privacy. But now almost 20 years after Bill Clinton became commander in chief, Chelsea is taking more steps into the public eye. Her latest move? A gig as a special correspondent for NBC News. Maria Read more

George Clooney Shares a Dark Time in His Past


Updated 11/14/11 9:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity News for November 14, 2011 Early Edition

George Clooney reveals thoughts of suicide after his Syriana injury — Huffington Post Nikki Reed reveals her ambition to have a jewelry line — People Details on William and Kate's busy London weekend — Lainey Gossip Get to know Lotty Moss, Kate's 13-year-old modeling half-sister — The Daily Beast Why did Michael Bublé slam Kim Kardashian? — Us Weekly Check out 90210's Jessica Lowndes Read more

The Stars of Roseanne: Where Are They Now?


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Roseanne Cast's Current and Upcoming Projects

It's been 24 years since Roseanne Barr premiered her comedy series Roseanne on ABC, and now the comedienne is ready to star in another sitcom. News recently broke that NBC purchased Barr's upcoming show Upwardly Mobile, a series revolving around a family that lives in a trailer park. It got us thinking about Barr's original TV family, the Conners, and what they've been up to since leaving Read more

The Playboy Club Is the First New Show to Get Canceled


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The Playboy Club Canceled

Ladies and gentleman, we have the first casualty of the 2011 Fall TV season: NBC has canceled The Playboy Club. The 1960s drama set in Chicago lasted only three episodes after suffering low ratings and complaints from the Parents Television Council about its racy subject matter. This update comes on the heels of the news that NBC is picking up Whitney and Up All Night for full seasons, but Read more

Up All Night and Whitney Picked Up For Full Seasons


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Up All Night and Whitney Picked Up For Full Seasons on NBC

Good news for fans of NBC's new comedies: the network has just ordered full seasons of Whitney and Up All Night. I'm not surprised that Will Arnett and Christina Applegate's new sitcom got picked up, since it's been getting decent ratings and good buzz, though I wasn't expecting Whitney Cummings's show to get the green light so quickly. Have you been watching Up All Night and/or Whitney? Photos Read more

4 Exciting Moves Maria Shriver Can Make Post-Arnold


Updated 05/23/11 7:32 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

What Will Maria Shriver Do Next?

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his love child have captured the attention of the world this week. Sad details about the affair continue to emerge, as pictures of the mistress flash across newspapers and websites everywhere. In her undoubtedly heartbreaking family breakup, Maria Shriver, the other half of the toppled power couple, has a chance to triumph. Some are asking who Maria should date next. Read more