The producers of Joe Millionaire, Temptation Island, and My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance are working on a new prank show for Fox, according to The Hollywood Reporter. My Parents Are Gonna Love You features participants telling their families about a wonderful new significant other who turns out to be a celebrity — and totally unbearable, not unlike a stand-alone Obnoxious Fiance. Producers may add a competitive element as well, with the couple who can pull off the deception for the longest winning money for the parents.
Archive: March 2010 (31-40 of 463)
Mar 30
2010
06:50 AM ET
Mar 30
2010
06:47 AM ET
Sean Penn's politics criticized by former costar
Sean Penn’s Colors costar Maria Conchita Alonso has written an open letter to him on the website Newsbusters in response to the actor’s recent comments in support of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Alonso, who was raised in Venezuela, wrote the letter in response to Penn’s interview on the March 5 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher in which he said that Chavez had won the presidency in “14 of the most transparent elections in the globe, and been elected democratically.” She writes: “Even though I have great respect for your artistic talent, I was appalled by a recent television interview where you vigorously showed support for the regime of Hugo Chavez. Therefore, I’ve decided to set the record straight for you regarding the Chavez regime, supporting my case based not only on my political ideologies, but on proven facts you choose to ignore. Otherwise, I believe your position would be different.” She says that the Chavez regime has been marred by lack of free speech, disputed elections, violence, and poverty. “My intention isn’t to convince you, but to let you know what is truly happening in this beautiful country of noble people, Venezuela,” she says. “I would encourage you to investigate in depth the ‘inside story’ and realize for yourself the dark side behind the person you choose to idolize.”
Mar 30
2010
06:35 AM ET
CBS pilot 'True Love' adds Tyler Labine
Reaper‘s Tyler Labine is joining the cast of CBS’ multi-camera comedy pilot True Love, about the relationships of four friends in New York, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The story revolves around a kind lawyer, Henry (Jason Biggs), who falls for a stranger (Minka Kelly) while in a long-term relationship; Labine will play Henry’s cynical best friend. He replaces Dan Fogler, who was originally cast in the role, but the pilot will be in second position to his current Fox show, Sons of Tucson, which he’ll remain committed to if it stays on the air.
Mar 29
2010
06:03 PM ET
AMC orders 'The Walking Dead'
The Hollywood Reporter reports The Walking Dead will become AMC’s latest and fourth original series. The network has picked up the show — based on the graphic novels by Robert Kirkman — for six episodes. Production will begin in Atlanta in June.
Mar 29
2010
05:52 PM ET
Broadway's 'All About Me' to close
Just 11 days after Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein’s All About Me opened at Harry Miller’s Theatre, the show announced it would be closing April 4 after 27 previews and 20 regular performances. The show, directed by Tony Award-nominee Casey Nicholaw, is still selling tickets for the remainder of its short run.
Mar 29
2010
05:48 PM ET
Photographer sues Owen and Andrew Wilson
A photographer is suing Wedding Crashers star Owen Wilson and his actor brother Andrew for half a million dollars, according to court papers received by EW. Snapper Clint Brewer alleges he was assaulted by Owen in an incident that took place at Santa Monica’s Pico Boulevard in December 2008. Brewer contends Andrew Wilson was also present.
Mar 29
2010
05:23 PM ET
'American Idol' owner CKX for sale
CKX Inc., which owns American Idol, has confirmed it is in negotiations to sell the company, but declined to name the prospective buyer, according to the Associated Press. On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported CKX was in talks to sell itself to a private equity firm.
Mar 29
2010
05:01 PM ET
ABC Family announces summer lineup
ABC Family has announced its summer programming lineup, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Both Secret Life of the American Teenager and Make It or Break It are set to return while new shows include Melissa & Joey, which will star Melissa Joan Hart as a politician and Joey Lawrence as her family’s nanny.
Mar 29
2010
04:42 PM ET
Superman comic sells for $1.5million
According to the AP, a copy of the first issue of Action Comics sold today for $1.5 million, a record price for a comic, on the web site ComicConnect.com. The 1938 publication featured the first appearance of Superman.
Mar 29
2010
03:33 PM ET
Adam Lambert to perform at next month's GLAAD Media Awards
Adam Lambert will perform at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards, to be held in Los Angeles on April 17. As previously announced, Wanda Sykes will be presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, which is presented to an openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equal rights for the LGBT community. Drew Barrymore will be honored with the Vanguard Award, after portraying the lesbian daughter of a widower (Robert De Niro) in the 2009 film Everybody’s Fine and joining public protests when the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8 last May. Other guests and presenters scheduled to attend include cast members from Glee, Tom Ford (A Single Man), Eric Dane (Valentine’s Day), Jason Lewis (Brothers & Sisters), Sofia Vergara (Modern Family), Chaz Bono, Benjamin Bratt (La Mission), RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Bryan Batt (Mad Men), Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Elizabeth Keener, Clementine Ford (The L Word) and Countess LuAnn de Lesseps (Real Housewives of New York City).
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