LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez is casting doubt on whether she will return to "American Idol" next year as she juggles motherhood with a comeback in both her pop music and acting careers. Lopez, who has young twins, told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres this week that she wasn't sure about renewing her contract as a judge on the TV singing contest for a third year. And on Wednesday, sources close to the singer told E! News that she was "just too busy" and was planning on calling an end to her time on "American Idol". "Now this is my second year - I don't know if I can go for a third ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez is casting doubt on whether she will return to "American Idol" next year as she juggles motherhood with a comeback in both her pop music and acting careers. Lopez, who has young twins, told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres this week that she wasn't sure about renewing her contract as a judge on the TV singing contest for a third year. And on Wednesday, sources close to the singer told E! News that she was "just too busy" and was planning on calling an end to her time on "American Idol". "Now this is my second year - I don't know if I can go for a third ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
Created: 17/05/2012
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Time was when TV talent shows set out to turn wannabes into stars. These days? Not so much. It's the celebrity judges who are raking in the cash and using TV contests not only as a way to re-launch a fading career, but to further boost a thriving one. For music stars in an era of weak record sales, the trend spells victory for their bank account, but for fans and the music industry always hungering for a new star, it's a loss. And for TV networks, the once cheap-to-produce shows are ever more expensive, yet they don't always pay off in bigger audiences. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Time was when TV talent shows set out to turn wannabes into stars. These days? Not so much. It's the celebrity judges who are raking in the cash and using TV contests not only as a way to re-launch a fading career, but to further boost a thriving one. For music stars in an era of weak record sales, the trend spells victory for their bank account, but for fans and the music industry always hungering for a new star, it's a loss. And for TV networks, the once cheap-to-produce shows are ever more expensive, yet they don't always pay off in bigger audiences. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
Created: 17/05/2012
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NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - The least popular thing on TV is Dish's new ad-skipping feature Auto Hop - at least among network executives. But that doesn't mean viewers won't embrace it. The question is whether they'll still like it if it leads to higher Dish bills. Or - if things go completely wild - less access to their favorite shows. Neither are likely to happen soon, especially since the new feature is a mere week old and unknown to most viewers. It's still unclear what effect, if any, it will have on network viewing. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - The least popular thing on TV is Dish's new ad-skipping feature Auto Hop - at least among network executives. But that doesn't mean viewers won't embrace it. The question is whether they'll still like it if it leads to higher Dish bills. Or - if things go completely wild - less access to their favorite shows. Neither are likely to happen soon, especially since the new feature is a mere week old and unknown to most viewers. It's still unclear what effect, if any, it will have on network viewing. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
Created: 17/05/2012
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NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - For its upfront presentation to advertisers, CBS went big, broad and a little goofy - words that also describe many of its shows. The network's upfront at New York City's Carnegie Hall on Wednesday had the feel of a big, grinning victory lap - and not just because it included Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning parading his trophy. Network CEO Les Moonves jokingly questioned whether the most-watched network needed to do an upfront at all. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - For its upfront presentation to advertisers, CBS went big, broad and a little goofy - words that also describe many of its shows. The network's upfront at New York City's Carnegie Hall on Wednesday had the feel of a big, grinning victory lap - and not just because it included Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning parading his trophy. Network CEO Les Moonves jokingly questioned whether the most-watched network needed to do an upfront at all. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
Created: 17/05/2012
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NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Turner Broadcasting announced a strategic partnership with Funny or Die in which the broadcasters' digital sales force will become the exclusive seller of advertising opportunities with the humor site. TBS, TV's highest-rated comedy network on television, and Adult Swim will collaborate with Funny or Die to boost the digital content provider's sales and help establish the three brands as multi-platform destinations for comedy. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Turner Broadcasting announced a strategic partnership with Funny or Die in which the broadcasters' digital sales force will become the exclusive seller of advertising opportunities with the humor site. TBS, TV's highest-rated comedy network on television, and Adult Swim will collaborate with Funny or Die to boost the digital content provider's sales and help establish the three brands as multi-platform destinations for comedy. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
Created: 17/05/2012
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Perfect wasn't good enough, and failed to impress "Dancing With the Stars" fans who chose to send Maria Menounos home after the TV dance contest's semifinal round on Tuesday. Menounos, who scored a perfect 30 from the three judges on Monday night for her Argentine tango with professional dancer Derek Hough, won the judges' highest combined score of 59 points having also turned in a 29 for a jive that followed the tango. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Perfect wasn't good enough, and failed to impress "Dancing With the Stars" fans who chose to send Maria Menounos home after the TV dance contest's semifinal round on Tuesday. Menounos, who scored a perfect 30 from the three judges on Monday night for her Argentine tango with professional dancer Derek Hough, won the judges' highest combined score of 59 points having also turned in a 29 for a jive that followed the tango. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
Created: 17/05/2012
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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Harold and Kumar have been to White Castle and Guantanamo Bay. Now they're going to Adult Swim. Adult Swim is developing an animated project based on the "Harold & Kumar" movies, the network said Tuesday. The project, which currently goes under the moniker "Untitled Animated Harold & Kumar Project," is being produced by Lionsgate. The network has also given the go-ahead to a pilot from "Community" creator Dan Harmon. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Harold and Kumar have been to White Castle and Guantanamo Bay. Now they're going to Adult Swim. Adult Swim is developing an animated project based on the "Harold & Kumar" movies, the network said Tuesday. The project, which currently goes under the moniker "Untitled Animated Harold & Kumar Project," is being produced by Lionsgate. The network has also given the go-ahead to a pilot from "Community" creator Dan Harmon. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
Created: 16/05/2012
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Howard Stern brought his Mr Nice Guy act to "America's Got Talent" on Monday, but fewer people watched the show compared to last year, despite the publicity over his arrival. Stern, 58, one of America's best-known "shock jocks", left bad language and sexually explicit banter at home in his first stint as a new judge on the NBC show, leading critics to dub him "a sweet old man" and a judge with "a lot of heart." But many TV viewers didn't bother to watch. "America's Got Talent" was watched by 10.5 million viewers, down some 30 percent on last year's season debut (15. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Howard Stern brought his Mr Nice Guy act to "America's Got Talent" on Monday, but fewer people watched the show compared to last year, despite the publicity over his arrival. Stern, 58, one of America's best-known "shock jocks", left bad language and sexually explicit banter at home in his first stint as a new judge on the NBC show, leading critics to dub him "a sweet old man" and a judge with "a lot of heart." But many TV viewers didn't bother to watch. "America's Got Talent" was watched by 10.5 million viewers, down some 30 percent on last year's season debut (15. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
Created: 16/05/2012
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jermaine Paul, the newly crowned winner of popular TV singing competition "The Voice," said on Tuesday he wants to make music that ordinary Americans like himself and his family can relate to - with a few celebrity cameos, of course. R&B singer Paul, a former backup for Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige, told reporters on a conference call that he has often struggled in his quest for artistic success, an experience he believes is especially common during the economic downturn. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jermaine Paul, the newly crowned winner of popular TV singing competition "The Voice," said on Tuesday he wants to make music that ordinary Americans like himself and his family can relate to - with a few celebrity cameos, of course. R&B singer Paul, a former backup for Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige, told reporters on a conference call that he has often struggled in his quest for artistic success, an experience he believes is especially common during the economic downturn. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
Created: 16/05/2012
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NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - The Hulk is getting awfully popular. With a third "Hulk" film increasingly likely given the success of "The Avengers," ABC is also pursuing its long-gestating plans for a "Hulk" TV series, ABC entertainment president Paul Lee said Tuesday. Disney's ownership of Marvel opens up many opportunities for ABC to pursue series based on Marvel comics characters. Lee said a "Hulk" series didn't come together in time for the 2012-13 season, but could be a possibility the season after that. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - The Hulk is getting awfully popular. With a third "Hulk" film increasingly likely given the success of "The Avengers," ABC is also pursuing its long-gestating plans for a "Hulk" TV series, ABC entertainment president Paul Lee said Tuesday. Disney's ownership of Marvel opens up many opportunities for ABC to pursue series based on Marvel comics characters. Lee said a "Hulk" series didn't come together in time for the 2012-13 season, but could be a possibility the season after that. ... Rating: 0.00 (0 votes)
Created: 16/05/2012
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