Archive: April 2010 (71-80 of 131)

Apr 14 2010 04:12 PM ET

Fox, NBC, and others strike deal to broadcast on cell phones

NBC and Fox, along along with several other big-name broadcasters, like Telemundo, have signed a deal to bring live and on-demand TV to cell phones, according to The Wrap. The announcement comes a day after the FCC urged the National Association of Broadcasters to expand its support for mobile phone content.

Apr 14 2010 03:20 PM ET

'Jon & Kate Plus 8' producers won't be charged for labor complaints

Categories: Lawsuits, Television

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry decided not to file charges against the producers of TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus 8, who were being investigated for violating child labor laws, People reports. The court mandated last month but made public today that from now on, the producers must secure child permits if they want to film the kids and that a percentage of profits must be placed in their trust fund. Kate’s brother and sister-in-law were due in court today to speak out against the show, while state lawmakers are reviewing child labor laws for film and TV. Jon tweeted: “The allegations made today by Kevin and Jodi Kreider have not been my experience at all during the production of Jon & Kate Plus 8.”

Apr 14 2010 01:17 PM ET

Kate Walsh officially split from ex-husband

Categories: Stage, Television

Private Practice star Kate Walsh is officially single. According to People, a Los Angeles judge dissolved the actress’ marriage to film exec Alex Young earlier this week. The couple apparently even used a coin toss to determine how they would divide their property while compiling their settlement, which was reached in February. Young — who had wed Walsh in 2007 and will receive $627,000 as part of the settlement — filed for divorce in 2008.

Walsh announced yesterday that she will star in the off-Broadway show Dusk Rings a Bell this May.

Apr 13 2010 10:01 PM ET

Jim Carrey responds to flap over Twitter posts

Jim Carrey, who received criticism for comments he made via Twitter about the Tiger Woods infidelity scandal, issued a statement in response to the flap. Carrey drew fire for suggesting that Woods’ wife, Elin Nordegren, must have been aware of and condoned his extramarital affairs (“No wife is blind enough to miss that much infidelity… Elin had 2 b a willing participant on the ride 4 whatever reason. kids/lifestyle ;^”). In a statement issued through his representative, Carrey said, “To anyone whose grievances have chosen me as their cause, I would say first, that I recognize that tendency in myself, but if you knew me well, you’d see that your resentment has been misplaced. I wish every human being nothing but love and immeasurable happiness. Now, I’m going to re-enter the Twitter stream and see if there is anyone left to offend!” The actor has received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, both positive and not, for using Twitter to comment on his breakup with Jenny McCarthy and make a crack about being “sexually assaulted” by Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Apr 13 2010 09:06 PM ET

'American Idol' music director Rickey Minor to replace Kevin Eubanks on 'The Tonight Show'

NBC announced it has hired American Idol music director Rickey Minor to serve as music director of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, replacing Leno’s longtime bandleader Kevin Eubanks, who is stepping down from the job. Minor will make his on-air debut on The Tonight Show on June 7, following the end of Idol‘s current season. Minor received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Music Direction on the Grammy Awards and a 2004 Ray Charles tribute concert, has served as music director of the Super Bowl, and has collaborated with artists such as Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, and Whitney Houston. “It is a privilege for all of us to have Rickey on board,” said Tonight Show executive producer Debbie Vickers in a statement. “We couldn’t be more excited. The Tonight Show has a long tradition of acclaimed musicians in this role and it’s great to now include Rickey alongside Kevin and Branford [Marsalis].” Minor will continue to consult with American Idol creator Simon Fuller on other projects. “I am honored to be a part of The Tonight Show legacy,” he said in a statement.

Apr 13 2010 06:32 PM ET

Eva Longoria Paker, Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross, and Felicity Huffman issue statement in support of Marc Cherry

Categories: Lawsuits, Television

According to People, Eva Longoria Parker, Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross, and Felicity Huffman have issued a joint statement backing Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry in the face of accusations made by former co-star Nicollette Sheridan in a lawsuit: “It would be irresponsible of us to let the public believe that being a part of this show from its inception has been anything but a blessing,” the statement reads. “We have no first-hand knowledge of what Nicollette may or may not have experienced, but we would never characterize our set as a hostile environment. It is, in fact, the opposite…The friendships and support that Marc Cherry, the cast, the crew and the producers have shared for the past six years have made this a wonderful job that we are grateful for every day.”

Hatcher also complained about being singled out in Sheridan’s lawsuit, which said that Hatcher complained about Cherry to ABC executives, only to have Cherry say, “I hope Teri Hatcher gets hit by a car and dies.” The actress, in a separate statement, said her inclusion was “unfortunate and inappropriate.” “While my adoration and respect for the classic and dynamic chemistry of the characters of Susan and Edie is indelible, I’m honored to stand with Eva, Felicity and Marcia, as a group and clarify that our set environment is nothing less than an amazingly positive experience. I have never felt discriminated against. In fact, I have felt heard and respected by Marc and other executives in regards to both my professional and personal needs.”

In her lawsuit, Sheridan claimed that Cherry hit her during an argument and subsequently let her go after she complained.

Apr 13 2010 06:24 PM ET

Singer Charlotte Church is engaged

Categories: Music

Singer Charlotte Church is engaged to her rugby star boyfriend Gavin Henson, according to People. The couple have been together since 2005 and have two children.

Apr 13 2010 04:50 PM ET

Kate Gosselin's relatives to give testimony at child labor hearing

Categories: Television

Kate Gosselin’s brother and sister-in-law are scheduled to testify on Wednesday in Pennsylvania at a legislative hearing on child labor laws, the AP reports. Gosselin’s own show Jon & Kate Plus 8 was itself investigated by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry last year but no findings were ever released.

Apr 13 2010 04:00 PM ET

Stephen Colbert and Zach Galifianakis receive Webby Award nominations

According to Reuters, Stephen Colbert and Zach Galifianakis were today both nominated for trophies by the Webby Awards, which highlight the best use of the Internet. Colbert received a nod for his website ColbertNation.com while The Hangover star garnered his nomination for the comedian’s Between Two Ferns fake online chat show. Among the other nominees was the YouTube sensation David After Dentist, which will be battling it out in the viral video category. (See video embedded after the jump.)

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Apr 13 2010 10:08 AM ET

'Jersey Boys' sues rival show

Categories: Lawsuits, Stage

Broadway hit  Jersey Boys is suing a touring stage production called The Boys, claiming it’s a “copycat,” as Reuters reports. Jersey Boys has been telling the scrappy backstory of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to packed Broadway audiences since 2005, while The Boys was created by former cast members to pay homage to, according to its website, “the music of an era that lights up every generation … from The Beach Boys to Motown … and of course … The Four Seasons!” The suit accuses The Boys of stealing its songs, texts, overall look, and marketing techniques, claiming copyright infringement. The show’s name is “confusingly similar” to the original, the claim says, and its similar-looking cast photos “a deliberate and willful attempt to create public confusion and foster the misimpression” that the two productions are related. The suit asks for an injunction against future performances as well as $150,000 in damages for each copyrighted song The Boys uses.

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