Federal judge will determine Golden Globes’ future, broadcasting rights in trial opening Tuesday
Jan 23, 2012 Entertainment News Leave a comment | Tags: Globes, Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (AP) A little more than a week after handing out Golden Globes to show business elite, members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and their longtime collaborators will begin a trial to determine which group controls broadcast rights to the popular awards ceremony.
The decision will alter the future of the glitzy gala and whether it will remain on NBC or, for the first time in 17 years, appear on another network.
If the association prevails, it may mean an end to its relationship with dick clark productions, the company that brought the Globes back to network television after a scandal threatened its future.
Deen’s Publicist Quits Over Drug Promo
Jan 22, 2012 Music Avenue Leave a comment | Tags: Drug, Drug Promo
(The New York Post) – Paula Deen’s longtime powerhouse publicist, Nancy Assuncao, quit after six years over the butter-loving chef’s plan to plug a diabetes drug.
Assuncao faithfully stuck with Deen through years of hearty drama — including her battle with rival chef Anthony Bourdain, who called her “the most dangerous woman in America.” But she quit as Deen’s spokeswoman and chief marketer last month as Deen negotiated her deal to hawk the drug Victoza.
Deen is now under siege by diabetics, nutritionists and fellow chefs for keeping her own Type 2 diabetes secret for three years, even as she pushed recipes full of sugar and fat.
A source said Assuncao “strongly disagreed with Deen’s dramatic turnabout, after years of promoting fatty foods, to announcing she has a deal with a diabetes drug company [Novo Nordisk] and will be promoting lighter food and ‘diabetes in a new light.’”
“While Paula did tell some people at her live appearances about her diabetes, she certainly didn’t talk about it on her show.
Kevin James on Bear Musk, Cher and Mets Futility
Jan 16, 2012 Music Info Leave a comment | Tags: James, Kevin James
In ‘The Zookeeper,’ a lovable menagerie of zoo animals break their omerta in order to assist their lovable zookeeper (played by Kevin James) find love without leaving them behind. The 46-year-old comedian talked to PopEater about what it was like working with wild animals and his love for the Mets (he named his second daughter Shea). We even made him admit that he’d toss his long time pal Ray Romano into the sea for Adam Sandler.
What were the animals like working with?
They were all very good. Read full post…
Will competitors chip away at ‘American Idol’ audience?
Jan 16, 2012 Entertainment News Leave a comment | Tags: American Idol, Idol
Should “American Idol” be running scared?
Arriving in June 2002, the competition (spun off from the UK hit “Pop Idol”) hardly took TV by storm. Fewer than 10 million viewers tuned in for the premiere. But by the time Kelly Clarkson was crowned that September, viewership had surged to 23 million, and “Idol” hasn’t looked back.
For Season 2, in January 2003, more than 26 million Americans tuned in. For Season 3, in January 2004, almost 29 million. For the past six seasons, “American Idol” has been broadcast TV’s top-rated series.
Talent competitions are as old as television. But in its early years, “Idol” had the genre mainly to itself.
Victoria’s Secret Beauty Two Sexy New Fragrances for 2012 Valentine’s Day
Jan 14, 2012 Music Avenue Leave a comment | Tags: Day, New Fragrances, Sexy New, Sexy New Fragrances
Victorias Secret Beauty introduces two sexy new fragrances for 2012 Valentines Day: Bombshell in Love and Simply Gorgeous.
Victorias Secret Beauty Bombshell in Love perfume
Valentines Day 2012
Bombshell in Love captures the fresh essence of love at first sight. Fall head over heels for succulent fruits and vibrant florals that add a dash of romance to the award-winning Victoria’s Secret Bombshell fragrance. The Bombshell in Love Collection includes: Eau De Parfum, $49 | Body Mist, $25 | Body Lotion, $20
Victorias Secret S Simply Gorgeous perfume
Simply Gorgeous is the perfect pick-me-up to make you feel beautiful inside and out! Insp