NBC reportedly wanted to pay "at least $10 million" to air a special covering the Aug. 29 Michael Jackson memorial. A plan was also considered to air the two-hour special sometime during 'The Jay Leno Show''s premiere week, possibly right before 'Leno''s Sept. 14 kick-off. However, the deal has allegedly reached a standstill. [Showbiz 411]
'The Oprah Winfrey Show' hit a ratings low point earlier this month, averaging a measly 3.2 household rating for the week ending July 5. That marks the show's worst performance since its 1983 debut, although it admittedly aired repeats amidst coverage of Wimbledon and Michael Jackson's death. Low ratings: Definitely not one of Oprah's favorite things. [NY Daily News]
'Parenthood' co-star Erika Christensen will guest on an episode of Fox's 'Lie to Me,' playing Trina, a law student with multiple personality disorder. Christensen will portray four different personalities when Trina visits Dr. Lightman (Tim Roth) after having a psychic vision of a murder. It's the multiple role of a lifetime. [Ausiello Files]
Jennie Garth will return for '90210' season 2. Garth is expected to appear on multiple episodes of the hit CW series, beginning with episode 3. [Ausiello Files]
Actress Brooke Burns has joined the cast of the CW's upcoming 'Melrose Place' remake. She'll play wife to Thomas Calabro's Dr. Michael Mancini, who also has a son, Noah. We pity her already. [Access Hollywood]ALSO IN TV NEWS ...
ABC has acquired 'Shaq Vs.,' a new reality competition series starring basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. The show, premiering Aug. 18 at 9PM, will track O'Neal as he competes in swimming, football and other sports against athletes like Michael Phelps and Ben Roethlisberger. [Variety]
Syfy has unveiled its fall 2009 premiere schedule. Highlights include the two-hour series premiere of 'Stargate Universe' (Fri., Oct. 2, 9PM), the return of 'Scare Tactics' (Tue., Oct. 6, 9PM) and the telepic 'Open Graves' (Sept. 9), co-starring 'Dollhouse''s Eliza Dushku. [Variety]
Reader Comments (166)
Blinky at 6:09AM on Jul 22nd 2009
Fat is out, voluptuous is "in". Wendy Williams has replaced Oprah as the soul sista diva of the day.
Tim at 6:24AM on Jul 22nd 2009
Scandal! Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson's sex tape: http://tr.im/qWQA
billy at 6:58AM on Jul 22nd 2009
http://www.americashottestanchorwoman.com hits an all time high---and Oprah an all time low???
Ruth at 7:22AM on Jul 22nd 2009
For heavens sake, Michael was a great entertainer, the rest of his life was in shambles. Quit making a God out of him, and let him finally rest in peace.
rsbmorgan at 7:25AM on Jul 22nd 2009
Oprah's ratings are down and so is Obama's. Maybe she should stop trying to run the country.
Jody Webb at 7:33AM on Jul 22nd 2009
Oprah has always been at the bottom in my way of thinking because of the way she delt with the election of Obama simply because of his color nothing more. I have nothing but disgust for her and what she stands for
Alice at 7:39AM on Jul 22nd 2009
Oprah is supposed to be a role model for her type of people but take a look at her, she is so fat and has to wear special clothing to make her look thinner--ha. I read an article that she is now close to 290 pounds?
jade at 7:50AM on Jul 22nd 2009
Oprah's ratings down oh my .Guess all those typically white women dont like what she did to sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton. How does it feel to be ditzed..Get out politics you backed the wrong horse orca.
jade at 7:56AM on Jul 22nd 2009
She is racist she backed a black man rather than a white woman because of race. Hillary was clearly the better choice. I wonder how she feels now that her buddy Obama wants her to pay more money spread the wealth around..did I say her wealth..just tax her to death huh barry nice going Orca. Oh those typical white people stoped watching me boo hoo
Bill at 8:18AM on Jul 22nd 2009
A fat ugly black woman , made rich by fat ugly white women .