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Mar 8 2012 07:00 AM ET

Jeff Probst on episode 4 of 'Survivor: One World'

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Each week, host Jeff Probst answers a few questions about the most recent episode of Survivor: One World.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Honestly, Jeff, I don’t even know where to begin. Let’s start with this. Forget about how it plays out down the line: Judge this move of the men all agreeing to go to Tribal Council even though they won immunity on the how, why, and when it happened in the game, and tell me where this ranks in the annals of dumb-ass self-defeating Survivor moves?
JEFF PROBST: Hmm, I’d say top 10 dumb-ass moves. But more importantly, you have to give Colton credit for the job he did. If he has a long-term game plan that involves the women, he just made a huge step in the right direction by getting them to get rid of a tribe member.  READ FULL STORY »

Mar 7 2012 04:50 PM ET

TLC cancels 'All-American Muslim'

All-American-Muslim

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All-American Muslim may have generated a lot of headlines, but it wasn’t enough to keep the show alive. So TLC decided to cancel the hot-button docu-series that offers a positive portrayal of Muslim life.

The show’s premiere averaged 1.7 million but viewership dropped by 58% (729,000) by the finale. In contrast, TLC’s most-watched show is Sister Wives, which averages 2.1 million.

One insider says the network would have yanked the show earlier because of its poor performance but it already committed to eight episodes.

Late last year, the show generated headlines when Lowe’s opted to pull ads from the reality show. Its initial move to yank the spots came after a Christian group in Florida encouraged members to email the program’s advertisers because of how the show excludes “many Islamic believers whose agenda poses a clear and present danger to liberties and traditional values that the majority of Americans cherish.” But Lowe’s acknowledged and defended its decision on Twitter by saying: “We did not pull our ads based solely on the complaints or emails of any one group. It is never our intent to alienate anyone. Lowe’s values diversity of thought in everyone, including our employees and prospective customers.”

Meanwhile, the Florida Family Association claimed at the time that more than a million people sent emails companies who advertised on the TLC show and asked them to stop.

For more:
Lowe’s apologizes (sort of) for pulling ads

Lowe’s pulls ads from All-American Muslim
Russell Simmons blasts Lowe’s for pulling Muslim ads — EXCLUSIVE
All-American Muslim premiere review: A show that insists, ‘Muslims, they’re just like us!’

Mar 6 2012 06:41 PM ET

Ryan Seacrest's 'Shahs of Sunset' lawsuit settled

Ryan Seacrest and his production company are off the hook for $100,000 since Kathy Salem has settled her lawsuit again Ryan Seacrest Productions, EW has confirmed. Back in November, Los Angeles resident Salem alleged she was subjected to “demeaning and humiliating” situations while filming in Shahs of Sunset, a reality show some have dubbed “the Persian Jersey Shore.” Per the settlement, Salem will be removed from this Sunday’s premiere episode. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Shahs’ home network Bravo declined to comment, but a spokeswoman from Ryan Seacrest Productions said, “We confirm that the lawsuit about Kathy Salem’s appearance in the Shahs of Sunset production has been settled. We have no further comment.”

Read more:
Ryan Seacrest sued for ‘demeaning and humiliating’ woman for ‘Shahs of Sunset’ reality show

Mar 5 2012 05:57 PM ET

Another singing show to bow, this time on CW

Don’t look for the musical competition trend to end anytime soon. CW announced today that it, too, will launch a talent show this summer from Queen Latifah.

The Star Next Door will supposedly go on “a nationwide search for undiscovered artists on the verge of stardom.” Here is the full description from the network announcement: “In this new take on the music competition genre, superstar mentors, including pop legend Gloria Estefan and country star John Rich, will travel to where the talent is, immersing themselves in the lives and towns of these local performers and preparing them for the chance to represent their home city on stage, live, in front of America.” Hey, that’s a new twist! (Not). But John Rich! He could be fun, right?

Anyway, let’s here from the network honcho. “One of my first goals here at The CW was to increase the number of hours of original programming, both throughout the season and during the summer.  With these four new reality series, we’re launching our biggest summer schedule yet which will boost our circulation during the summer months and provide us with a promotional platform for our fall launch,” said Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW, in a statement.

Pedowitz also ordered two other reality shows for summer: Breaking Pointe, which will offer an insider look at the competitive world of ballet, and The Catalina, which follows the employees and guests at a Miami hotel. Premiere dates will be announced later.

Mar 4 2012 11:00 PM ET

'Celebrity Apprentice': And the fired celebrity is...

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Just in case you worried that there weren’t quite enough Trumps on The Celebrity Apprentice, tonight’s episode featured a whopping four members of the family (Don, Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric) as the teams were tasked with designing window displays for Ivanka’s clothing line, which I can only guess is called Ivanka Trump. (Hold on. Let me check….It is!) Which team won and which famous face was fired? My full recap will be up at 2am (UPDATE: Dalton’s full Celebrity Apprentice episode 3 recap is now a click away), but if you’ve already watched and can’t wait to sound off on what happened and who went home, then read on for more. [SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you’ve already watched Sunday’s episode of The Celebrity Apprentice.] READ FULL STORY »

Mar 2 2012 03:00 PM ET

'Celebrity Apprentice': Is Dee Snider giving us the finger in his X-rays? -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

We saw Dee Snider “severely fracture” his finger in Celebrity Apprentice’s Medieval Times task last week. We also saw Donald Trump tell Snider to ignore the doctors and just “let it heal.” Thankfully, the Twisted Sister frontman thought better than to take that particular medical advice. In this exclusive clip from Sunday’s upcoming episode, Dee visits an actual professional doctor and has to make an immediate decision. What will he do? How will it impact his status in the game? And most important of all, is he giving us the finger in his X-rays?!? That would seem odd, but then again, this is Celebrity Apprentice we’re talking about here. To get your first taste of Sunday’s episode, just click on the video player below. And for more reality ramblings, follow me on Twitter @DaltonRoss. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 2 2012 12:00 PM ET

InsideTV Podcast: Mark Cuban on trying to make people cry on 'Shark Tank,' and his one fear about Jeremy Lin

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ABC’s Shark Tank added even more bite with the full-time addition of investor Mark Cuban this season. The outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner is not afraid to pick business battles with entrepreneurs…or the other Sharks. They may not like it, but viewers like myself simply can’t get enough. Now, Cuban brings that same intensity to the InsideTV Podcast as the investor extraordinaire calls in to discuss the ins and outs of the Tank. How many of his deals actually go through when all is said and done? What’s the one deal he regrets not making? What’s one of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when they try to strike a deal? And whom is he talking about when he says, “I love crushing those people.” It’s Mark Cuban unleashed, as the magnate-turned-owner-turned-TV-star reveals all.

Not only that, but Cuban also weighs in on his former Dallas Mavericks summer-league player Jeremy Lin. Is Lin over-hyped because he plays in New York? And what’s the one thing about the way Lin is playing that has his former boss a bit worried? Listen in and find out! READ FULL STORY »

Mar 1 2012 04:19 PM ET

'The Bachelor' sneak peek: The 'ladies' rip into Courtney on 'The Women Tell All' -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Say it with me, rose-lovers: It’s going to be the most dramatic Women Tell All episode… ever! And EW.com has your first look at the reunion special, in which Ben’s rejected “ladies” gather to share memories, reveal teary-eyed regrets about their failure to find “love” with Ben, and most importantly, to tear into Courtney like a pack of starving hyenas decimating a felled zebra corpse. And the best part? Courtney’s listening in the whole time! Watch the delicious awkwardness after the jump. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 1 2012 08:00 AM ET

'America's Next Top Model': Kris Jenner appears in 'Toddlers'-inspired photo challenge -- EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS

Douglas Friedman/Pottle Productions Inc/The CWIt was only a matter of time before America’s Next Top Model embraced a Toddlers & Tiaras-inspired challenge — and Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner.

On the reality series’ next new installment, on March 7, Jenner comes to visit the gals and participates in an unusual photo shoot. EW has an exclusive look at the results of that shoot, which finds the models posing with Jenner and two of her daughters, Kendall and Kylie. In short: The runway wannabes dress up as children and are placed amidst the Jenner clan.

The photo here gives you a taste of the challenge, as Kris poses alongside model contestants Catherine, Laura, and Sophie, who have mustered their best toddler looks. You can find the rest of the exclusive photos on the following pages. Enjoy!

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Mar 1 2012 07:00 AM ET

Jeff Probst on episode 3 of 'Survivor: One World'

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Each week, host Jeff Probst answers a few questions about the most recent episode of Survivor: One World.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Okay, Probst, you’re sitting in your tarp-covered shelter and feeling toasty and roasty next to your nice warm fire. Then the soaking and shivering other tribe comes by wanting to help themselves to your fire and shelter. By letting them in, you can be a decent human being and perhaps curry some favor for later on. By shutting them out, you can keep them weak and demoralized for your next challenge. What do you do?
JEFF PROBST: I let them in. It’s in my nature. It’s why Survivor works. Our nature determines our actions. I don’t think of it in terms of helping them vs hurting them. If I saw Chelsea shivering and near tears I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to offer comfort. I’d still want to kick her ass in the next challenge, but for the moment, I’d offer some fire. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 29 2012 01:26 PM ET

Lifetime orders Bristol Palin docuseries

Bristol-Palin

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Lifetime has ordered 10 episodes of Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp, a half-hour docuseries that will “provide an exclusive, rare glimpse into Bristol Palin’s real life as a young, single mother forging her own way in the world while living under the constant spotlight as a member of one of America’s most high-profile families.”

“From the first moment she was thrust into the public eye, Bristol and her son have been the subjects of a huge amount of curiosity and misunderstanding,” said Rob Sharenow, executive vice president, Programming of Lifetime Networks, in a statement. “This show will reveal the real Bristol Palin and her journey as a daughter, a mother and a young woman making her way in the world.”

Palin gave birth to Tripp in Dec. 2008, not long after her mother’s national political campaign in 2008. Since then, she’s appeared on Dancing With the Stars and published a best-selling book, Not Afraid of Life: My Journey So Far. Life’s a Tripp is scheduled to air sometime this year.

Read more:
Bristol Palin returns to TV
Levi Johnston tells all

Feb 28 2012 09:00 AM ET

'Dancing With the Stars': And the new cast is......

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Gosh, it only seems like yesterday that Hope Solo looked like she wanted to smack Maksim Chermkovskiy upside the head!

It’s already time for season 14 (!) of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. Here are the 12 new “celebrities” and their professional partners, who will don the Danskins come March 19.

Jaleel White, actor. (Partner is Kym Johnson). He’s appeared in shows like Grown Ups and Step by Step, but you know him best as Urkel from Family Matters.

Gavin DeGraw, singer-songwriter. (Partner is Karina Smirnoff). He’s the crooner behind such songs as “Not Over You,” “In Love With a Girl,” and the theme song from One Tree Hill.

Jack Wagner, actor. (Partner is Anna Trebunskaya). He’s either recognizable as a costar on CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful or the ex-beau of Heather Locklear. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 26 2012 11:06 PM ET

'Celebrity Apprentice': And the fired celebrity is...

Image Credit: Heidi Gutman/NBC

In an episode that saw the two teams tasked with putting on a Medieval Times show, contestants took jousting to a whole new level, with one victim left dead in the game — which is to say, fired. My full recap will be up at 2am, but if you can’t wait to sound off on what happened and who was fired then read on for more. [SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have already watched Sunday’s episode of The Celebrity Apprentice.] READ FULL STORY »

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  2. Friday, May 4
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    2. GCB NBC, 10-11PM
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    2. Castle ABC, 10-11PM
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    2. The Voice NBC, 8-10PM
    3. New Girl FOX, 9-9:31PM
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    2. The Vampire Diaries The CW, 8-9PM
    3. The Office NBC, 9-9:30PM
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    5. Parks and Recreation NBC, 9:30-10PM
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    2. Undercover Boss CBS, 8-9PM
    3. Fringe FOX, 9-10PM
    4. CSI: NY CBS, 9-10PM
    5. Blue Bloods CBS, 10-11PM
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    1. Once Upon A Time ABC, 8-9PM
    2. Survivor: One World CBS, 8-10PM
    3. Desperate Housewives ABC, 9-11PM, SERIES FINALE
    4. American Dad FOX, 9:30-10PM
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    2. How I Met Your Mother CBS, 8-9PM
    3. Gossip Girl The CW, 8-9PM
    4. Two and a Half Men CBS, 9-9:30PM
    5. Hart of Dixie The CW, 9-10PM
    6. Mike & Molly CBS, 9:30-10PM
    7. Hawaii Five-0 CBS, 10-11PM
    8. Smash NBC, 10-11PM
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    2. Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
    3. NCIS CBS, 8-9PM
    4. NCIS: Los Angeles CBS, 9-11PM
    5. Fashion Star NBC, 10-11PM
    6. Private Practice ABC, 10-11PM
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    2. Criminal Minds CBS, 9-11PM
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    1. Missing ABC, 8-9PM
    2. Community NBC, 8-8:30PM, 9-10PM
    3. 30 Rock NBC, 8:30-9PM
    4. Rules of Engagement CBS, 8:30-9PM
    5. Awake NBC, 9-11PM
    6. Grey's Anatomy ABC, 9-10PM
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    4. The Simpsons FOX, 8-8:30PM
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    6. Celebrity Apprentice NBC, 9-11PM
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    2. House FOX, 8-10PM, SERIES FINALE
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    2. Dancing With the Stars (Results) ABC, 9-11PM
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