In the Spotlight Archive
The Week of April 26 - May 2
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Teen girls everywhere have had May 2 marked on the calendar for a very long time. That's the day "JONAS" premieres on the Disney Channel and it can't get here fast enough.
"JONAS" is a new series that features brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick, collectively known as the Jonas Brothers. If they aren't discussed daily in your household it's because you must not have a teenager daughter. The young men are talented singer/songwriter, musicians who have become staples on the radio thanks in part to their incredibly rabid fan base. They're songs are catchy, they play their own music, they dress nicely and are the type of musicians that Mom's don't mind their daughters idolizing.
Having starred in Disney's wildly successful movie "Camp Rock," last summer, it was only natural that Disney should want the group on the channel in more frequent rotation. From that… a TV show was born.
This series centers around the fictional Lucas family, normal everyday guys who just happen to be rock stars. Comedy ensues as the brothers try to balance ordinary lives with screaming fans, making music and figuring out celebrity status.
Joining the talented cast are actresses Chelsea Staub ("Minutemen"), as the group's friend and stylist, and Nicole Anderson (guest star on "Hannah Montana" and "iCarly") as the group's biggest fan and classmate. The show also boasts appearances by "The Bonus Jonas," Frankie Jonas, the youngest member of the Jonas family.
Be sure to tune into the Disney Channel's premiere weekend special line-up including a brand new episode of "The Suite Life on Deck" on Friday at 8:00PM. On Saturday, there's an encore presentation of Camp Rock at 11:00AM, followed by a 15 episode "Hannah Montana" marathon. The Jonas Brothers premiere will be followed by a new episode of "Wizards of Waverly Place" at 8:30PM. Check your local listings to confirm times and channels.
The fun continues on Sunday with a new episode of "Hannah Montana" featuring David Archuleta, (at 8:00PM) and a new "Sonny With a Chance" starring Demi Levato. The "JONAS" premiere episode will also be available on Netflix, iTunes and Mobile VOD (Sprint TV, AT&T CV and Verizon V Cast).
Find out more about the Jonas Brothers and other great Disney Channel shows at:
www.DisneyChannel.com
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The Week of March 22 - 29
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Kids Have the Voting Power When The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Take Over Your TV!
Kids everywhere have marked their calendars and counted down the days until the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and the time has almost come! By the time the blimps are handed out live on Saturday, March 28, millions of votes will have been cast to determine favorites in such categories as Favorite Female Singer, Favorite Male Movie Star, Favorite Book and many more!
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Hosted by Dwayne Johnson and featuring a performance by the Jonas Brothers, you should set your Tivo and DVD recorders now! Other celebs expected to drop by are: Zac Efron, Miranda Cosgrove, Leonardo DiCaprio, Keke Palmer, Robert Pattinson, and the list goes on!
The show starts at 8:00PM (EST/PST) but tune into Nickelodeon earlier to catch glimpses from the Red Carpet and special KCA programming! For more information, head to
our special Kids Choice page here
Kids' Choice Awards or visit
www.Nick/kca.com!!!
The Week of March 1 - 7
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Taylor Swift Makes Acting Debut on CSI, Thursday, March 5 at 9:00PM!
She's sold millions of albums, won a slew of awards and has graced the cover of Rolling Stone so what's a girl to do next? How about acting in one of TV's best dramas? On Thursday, March 5, Taylor Swift will appear on CBS' smash hit, CSI. Swift will play "Haley Jones," a teenage girl whose family manages a seedy Vegas motel. The family may or may not be involved in a serious of dangerous (and deadly?) wrong doings. Is Haley involved? Stay tuned until the very end to find out!
Taylor is very convincing in the roles she takes on in her music videos and should have no problem making the leap to film or television. Is there anything this girl can't do? Watch what appears to be the start of a second mega-successful career on CBS this Thursday!
The Week of January 11 - 17
American Idol Returns on January 13! Set Those Recorders Now so You Don't Miss a Minute of the Action!
The television phenomenon that gave us superstars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and David Cook is back! Beginning on January 13, you can get your idol fix at least twice a week! And don't worry about it ending too soon� we won't even know who the Top 12 are until February 17. So there is plenty of time to pick a favorite and enjoy the selection process.
Speaking of that - there are a few changes this year that might take some getting used to, including the addition of a fourth judge. Paula no longer has to battle the boys alone; she has a sister in crime as producer/songwriter, Kara Dioguardi, joins the panel.
Kara's songs have been voiced by everyone from Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion and Pink to Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears and Jewel. Her expertise will help the three veteran judges critique performances and select the best candidates for finalists.
Start tuning into FOX at 8:00PM on January 13, as all of the fun and excitement gets underway. Stay tuned the next night as more of the audition process is showcased (also at 8:00PM!).
For all things Idol� head to
www.IdolOnFox.com!!!
The Week of November 2 - 9
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The "iCarly" Gang Brings Their First Movie to Nickelodeon! "iGo to Japan" Airs Saturday, November 8!
What is better than a whole new season of �iCarly?� How about kicking it off with a ninety minute movie extravaganza? Carly, Sam, Freddie, and Spencer are back for more laughs in a story that involves the crew heading to Japan for the �iWeb Awards.�
Carly, Sam and Freddie are thrilled to learn that �iCarly� has been nominated for an �iWeb Award� in the comedy category. They learn that the award ceremony will take place in Japan. Of course, Spencer will have to go with them as their �parental unit.� Freddie�s Mom insists on going with her little boy. There is just one problem� they only have three first class tickets and they need five.
Spencer suggests that they trade the first class tickets for five tickets in coach. The group agrees that this is a good idea and leaves Spencer to make the arrangements. Bad idea! Spencer makes a deal with a friend who says that he can �drop in them in Japan.� What the group doesn�t know is that the man is flying a cargo plane (full of Possi, which is the plural for Possum, meaning that there are a lot of possums on board) over Japan and that the group will have to parachute out of the plane.
Photo by: Lisa Rose/Nickelodeon
Once in Japan, the gang is greeted by their competitors Kyoko, and Yuki who pretend to be extremely excited to be in the company of the young pseudo-celebrities. They send Spencer and Mrs. Benson to a spa treatment operated by their cousins and offer to take Carly, Sam and Freddie shopping.
Photo by: Lisa Rose/Nickelodeon
It turns out that Kyoko and Yuki aren�t that friendly after all. The tricks they pull to keep the �iCarly� crew away from the �IWeb� awards are mean (though we have to admit, they provide a lot of laughs) and the trio finds themselves stranded miles away from the ceremony. If they can�t figure out how to get to the awards show, they risk losing the chance at winning.
Photo by: Lisa Rose/Nickelodeon
What is super group Good Charlotte doing in Japan? Are Spencer and Mrs. Benson really treated to a spa day? Can our young Web show creators find a way to the awards show? Will Freddie ever stop crushing on Carly? Will Sam ever stop hitting people? Some of these answers will be revealed on the �iCarly� movie �iGo to Japan� that airs on Saturday, November 8 at 8:00PM (EST) on Nickelodeon.
In Their Own Words!
Photos by: Gavin Bond/Nickelodeon
Two of "iCarly's" cast members took time out from filming the brand new season to talk with us about "iGo to Japan!" Jennette McCurdy and Nathan Kress share their thoughts on making the TV movie.
Photo by: Jon McKee/Nickelodeon
Jennette says...
"It was just such a great experience filming it and everything. We filmed it over a three week span. And it was definitely my favorite three weeks ever of the entire show, of any episodes we�ve ever done! This TV movie was the greatest to film. So I hope everybody can watch it, enjoy it and just laugh!"
On how filming the movie was different than shooting a regular episode...
"Well, normally we would film on Thursdays and Fridays... we would shoot an episode on Thursday and Friday. For this TV movie, our production manager broke it down over three weeks. We ended up just rehearsing on Mondays and Tuesdays and then we�d shoot on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. On one of the weeks we also shot on a Tuesday. We had lots more shooting days. So we could really make sure everything turned out absolutely perfect."
The three week shooting schedule made things a little more difficult, but the cast members were up for the challange.
"It was a little bit confusing at times because for each of the three weeks, we had different locations that we were shooting so it�s not like we were shooting it in order. Sometimes you had to really narrow it down and keep your thoughts all straight and sort of map it out on your schedule what exactly you were doing so that you wouldn�t get mixed up because you had to remember what had already happened before hand and after that scene. I think definitely you had to be more focused for those three weeks because you had to know �okay, this week is our Japan location, so we have to know that. Next week is our Web Awards so that�s after Japan and in Japan.'"
Photo by: Gavin Bond/Nickelodeon
Nathan says...
"Basically, 'iGo to Japan' centers around 'iCarly' being nominated for an 'iWeb Award,' which is this brand new, prestigious awards shows, where judges examine web shows all over the world and bring them to Japan to perform a skit. Then from that, the judges can pick the best show from each category. 'iCarly�s' been nominated, of course, for comedy so we�re invited to go to Japan to compete in this web awards show."
As we try to make our way to Japan, all kinds of crazy shenanigans happen to us, as only the 'iCarly'
cast would. All kinds of ridiculous things happen to us as we�re trying to get to the web show. So it�s a really, really cool concept."
On how filming the movie was different than shooting a regular episode...
"It was really sort of a mix of a movie shoot plus the way that we regularly shoot an 'iCarly' episode. We stuck to generally the same schedule but normally we started filming on Wednesday instead of Thursday, so we had more time to shoot. This was considered a three-part episode. It took us three weeks to finish the bulk of it and then we had little scenes to pick up in the next coming weeks."
EnterTeenmentNews.com will have way more with Jennette and Nathan soon... so keep checking back to learn more about these two fan faves!
To find out more about this hilarious movie and its super talented cast... head to www.iCarly.com!!!
The Week of September 8 - 15
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CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock on ABC, September 8 at 9:00PM (EST)! Hosted by Julianne Hough, Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift!
If you missed the four day country music extravaganza in Nashville in June, now is your chance to join the party. If you were part of the 200,000 plus people that invaded Nashville to get your country music fix, this is the night to relive all the wonderful memories. The special features performances by Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Bucky Covington, Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood,
Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Dwight Yoakam. This is a must see event for any country music fan! Set your TIVO's and recorders right now!
For more on Country Music Biggest Party... head to
www.abc.com
The whole gang is back on Sept. 1! Our long wait is over! XOXO
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It's no Secret That "Gossip Girl" Returns On September 1! Not a Moment too Soon for its Many Fans!
Spotted on the CW channel, "Gossip Girl" returns on Monday, September 1 at 9:00pm. "Serena," "Blair," and the whole gang are back for more backstabbing drama all season long. Up first, the group converges for one last summer blowout in the Hamptons. Have Serena and Nate really become a couple? How did Blair occupy her time without Chuck? Who did Dan spend the summer with? Did Jenny leave an impression during her internship with Eleanor Waldorf's company? All these questions will be answered and more will arise on the season premiere! Get more of your gossip on by visiting the show's official page at:
www.CWTV.com
Tune in to find out what all the buzz is about!
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TV's Most Famous Zip Code Returns as "90210" Revamps for an All New Generation!
It was the must-see TV of the 90's for anyone between 14 and 24. For over ten years, fans tuned in week after week to see what was happening in 90210. Thanks to the CW, a whole new generation of fans will get to experience the love, the heartache, and the drama that fall upon the rich and famous in one of the most glamorous cities in the world.
This reincarnation features a new cast of up and comers and familiar faces from the original show. Follow the Wilson family as the relocate from Kansas to the ritzy city of Beverly Hills. For High School students Anne and her adopted brother Dixon, the transition won't be an easy one, but it sure will be fun to watch! The two-hour season premiere is on Tuesday, September 2 from 8:00PM to 10:00PM. Check your local listings for the CW channel in your area. Head to
www.CWTV.com for more information on this cast and its cast!
The "Ugly Betty" Group Returns to Thursday Night!
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Betty is Back! All new episodes of "Ugly Betty" Return on Thursday, April 24!
It's been three long months since our favorite fashion-challenged friend left the small screen because of the Writer's Strike but the wait is over! All new episodes of "Ugly Betty" start airing on Thursday, April 24 at 8:00PM on ABC!
This week, Betty is ready to celebrate her 24th birthday by going away with Henry for the weekend. Plans change when Henry receives an unexpected visitor and Betty is forced to form a Plan B.
The rest of the crew is back in fine form and have plenty of going on in their lives too! Betty's family is bummed that she doesn't want to spend her birthday with them. Wilhelmina is spending her time try to create a lot of distance between her sister and Daniel. Meanwhile, Christina senses that there is something fishy about Renee and is trying to figure out what it is.
Everyone is up to their old tricks again and we couldn't be happier! Welcome back "Ugly Betty!" We have missed you!
For more on the remainder of this season visit
www.ABC.com
Miley Cyrus appears on the Fox Special "Idol Gives Back"
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Tune In to A Highly Entertaining, Life Changing Event! "Idol Gives Back" Returns to Fox!
Last year, the producers of "American Idol" had an awe-inspiring, life-changing idea. Why not use the popularity of "American Idol" to do some good for needy causes? The result was a star-studded benefit show titled "Idol Gives Back." Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Ellen Degeneres, stars like Josh Groban, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Jack Black, Kelly Clarkson, and the Idol Contestants and Judges banded together to bring awareness to worthy causes. Seventy six million dollars was raised to help combat poverty in America and Africa.
On April 9 at 7:30 PM (EST), the show will go on again with even more star power that last year. So far, the line-up includes Fergie, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Miley Cyrus, Robin Williams, C�line Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia, Amy Adams, Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Annie Lennox, John Legend, and Maroon 5 with more talent to be announced later.
Several charities will benefit for your generosity including the Children's Defense Fund (www.childrensdefensefund.org); The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (www.jointheglobalfund.org); Make It Right (www.makeitrightnola.org); Malaria No More (www.malarianomore.org); Save The Children (www.savethechildren.org); and the Children's Health Fund (www.childrenshealthfund.org).
Please tune in and give whatever you can to help these people in need. Amazing music performances, banding together to help people in need� finally "American Idol" is a win/win situation for everyone!
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Jack Black is Back to Host the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards!
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You Pick the Winners at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards!!!
Mark your calendars! Set those recorders! This is one event that you just can't miss! Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards will be shown live on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00PM (EST, tape-delayed PST). Funny man Jack Black returns for an encore as host of this unique, fun-filled awards show where kids have the say in who takes home "the blimp!"
Teen sensation, Miley Cyrus, will rock the crowd and so will Nickelodeon's own "The Naked Brothers Band." Other stars scheduled to appear include: Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Miranda Cosgrove, America Ferrera, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Shia LaBeouf, Chris Brown, Cameron Diaz, Steve Carell, Harrison Ford, Hayden Panettiere, Ashlee Simpson, Amy Poehler,Devon Werkheiser, Ryan Seacrest, and more!
Head to
www.Nick.com/kca to cast your vote for your favorites in several categories including favorite movie, song, female singer, male singer, television show and more! It's up to you! Vote now and then enjoy seeing the results on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00PM!
The Gang is all here as "One Tree Hill" returns with all new episodes on the CW!
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"One Tree Hill" returns with all new episodes on the CW!
Your favorite characters are back for more drama when "One Tree Hill" returns to the CW line-up with a two hour premiere on Tuesday, January 8, at 8:00PM EST (Check your local listings for channels). Since leaving the Ravens last season as they graduated High School, the series takes an innovative leap four years into the futures of "Lucas," "Peyton," "Nathan," "Hayley," "Brooke," and more of the faces we have come to know and love over the last four years.
Find out what path their lives took after High School and see who has changed the most and who has stayed the same. Did everyone go to college? Did anyone else get married? You will just have to tune in and find out!
Head over to the EnterTeenment News Myspace page and tell us who your favorite characters are and what you liked and didn't like about Tuesday's premiere.
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Many of your favorite celebrities will help New York light the Rockefeller Center tree!
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Nick Lachey and Ashley Tisdale Host the Lighting of the Rockefeller Center Tree! Tune in to NBC on Wednesday, November 28 from 8:00 to 9:00PM EST!
Some of music's best performers will help you get in to the Holiday spirit when they perform during the lighting ceremony of the Rockefeller Center tree. Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Natasha Bedingfield, Tony Bennett, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Sean Kingston, and Ashley Tisdale sing their hits and holiday favorites during NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center."
The "10th Anniversary" broadcast will also feature Holiday Greetings from many NBC television stars including Mariska Hargitay (NBC's "Law & Order: SVU"), Howie Mandel (NBC's "Deal or No Deal"), Hayden Pantierre (NBC's "Heroes") Michelle Ryan (NBC's "Bionic Woman") and Donald Trump (NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice").
For more on this special and other holiday greats on NBC
Click Here!
Carrie Underwood is just one of the amazing performers at this year's CMA Awards!
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The 41 Annual CMA Awards on ABC November 7!!!!
Country Music's biggest night will be celebrated on November 7, live on ABC! Tune in to see performances by Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts (With special guests Jamie Foxx,) Carrie Underwood, a duet between Reba McEntire
and LeAnn Rimes and that's just naming a few! ABC will lend talent from its show to host portions of the evening including James Denton, Kate Walsh and Kimberly Williams-Paisley whose husband Brad is up for five awards.
Also hosting segments of the show are Sara Evans and LeAnn. Presenters include Luke Bryan, Jason Michael Carroll, Bucky Covington, Sheryl Crow, Jewel with Ty Murray, Kid Rock, Montgomery Gentry, Blake Shelton, Gretchen Wilson, and Dwight Yoakam.
This is a can't miss show for fans of country music or anyone who appreciates good music. If you haven't "Gone Country" yet, this would be the perfect crash course in some of the best that the format has to offer. Tune in and discover some great new obsessions.
Find out more at:
www.ABC.com
Ryan Seacrest will host the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards on FOX!
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The 59th Annual Emmy Awards on Fox! Coming to you live on September 16!
You can be a part of Television's biggest night by turning the channel to Fox on Sunday, September 16. The actual show starts at 8:00PM but if you tune in at 7:00, you can catch the Red Carpet action and see who your favorite TV stars brought to the ceremony with them and what everyone is wearing!
Root for your favorites in categories such as "Outstanding Comedy Series," "Outstanding Drama Series," "Outstanding Lead Actor in Comedy Series," "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama," and monay, many more.
TV personality, Ryan Seacrest will serve as host and scheduled presenters include Steve Carell, Kyle Chandler, the cast of "Entourage," Kelsey Grammer, Patricia Heaton, Katherine Heigl, Hayden Panettiere, Jimmy Smits, Jon Stewart, Kiefer Sutherland and Kate Walsh. You can also look forward to a special duet between Tony Bennett and Christina Aguilera. We can't wait!
For more information and a complete list of nominees… visit
www.Fox.com or
www.Emmys.org
The "High School Musical" cast is back for another round of music and fun!
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The Disney Channel's "High School Musical" made household names out of its stars Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale and Corbin Bleu. The whole crew is back for another music filled movie that premieres on the Disney Channel Friday, August 17 at 8:00PM ET/PT. The fun continues on the channel all weekend long as the repeats are hosted by the movie's cast. Keep it locked on Disney all weekend! They'll be a quiz on all the show's songs on Monday!
For more on High School Musical 2... head to it's Web site by click here
High School Musical 2
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"American Idol's" Melinda, Blake and Jordin will perform during the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" on NBC at 9:00PM (EST).
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NBC Presents the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" featuring performances by Martina McBride, Joss Stone and American Idol's Melinda, Blake and Jordin!
Let Freedom Ring by celebrating the 4th in style with Macy's Fireworks Spectacular on NBC at 9:00PM. Not only will you hear stellar performances by the likes of Martina McBride, Joss Stone, Melinda Doolittle, Blake Lewis and American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks... the show will also feature an amazing fireworks display coordinated with music by the New York Pops! Celebrate Independence Day with an age old tradition and some great music!
Visit
www.NBC.com for more on this great special.
"American Idol's" final six get a few pointers from Jon Bon Jovi on Tuesday's show.
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The Week of April 29 - May 6
"American Idol's" Final Six Get by With A Little Help From Jon Bon Jovi
Since nobody had to go home during last week's charity week, two of the final six contestants will go home on Wednesday's result show. Before they go, they were able to hang out with legendary rocker, Jon Bon Jovi, and get tips on how to navigate the entertainment industry.
It's crucial to vote and keep your favorite contestant in the running!
For more on this competition (it's really heating up now)... visit
www.Fox.com and tune into "American Idol" Tuesday, May 1 at 8:00PM EST
Nickelodeon's 20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards
More SLIM, FUN and ENTERTAINMENT than ever before!!!
To mark the biggest, loudest, messiest, starriest spectacle in 20 years, Nick will treat kids to 20 additional, magical, messy minutes. The surprises, the slime, the stars, the music and the unabashed fun will just keep on coming. Then, at 9:50 p.m., the hour will be capped appropriately with an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Set to amp up the wattage this year are Will Ferrell, Nicole Kidman, Dakota Fanning, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, Queen Latifah, Zac Efron, Bindi Irwin, Hilary Duff, Jessica Alba, Jamie Lynn Spears, George Lopez, Jon Heder, Chris Evans, Drake Bell, Emma Roberts, Jesse McCartney, Nelly, Ciara, Shia LaBeouf, Hayden Panettiere, Ice Cube, Masi Oka, Ty Pennington, Tyler James Williams, Rihanna, Devon Werkheiser, Lil’ JJ, Nat Wolff, Alex Wolff, Chris Brown, Tom Kenny and Ryan Sheckler.
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards -- the only awards show that gives kids the power to vote for their favorites in movies, television, music, sports and more -- boasts a massive popular vote and sweeping audience participation. To date, an overwhelming, record-breaking 26 million already have cast votes in advance in a total of 16 categories – breaking last year’s final record-breaking total. Voting began online March 5 on Nick.com, and a different category is featured on-air in ME:TV each week. In fact, for the first time, kids can vote on all available Nickelodeon digital platforms including Nick.com, Nicktropolis and TurboNick or text in their votes via cell phones. Surprise awards also will be announced during the show.
Grammy and two-time Burp Award winner/host Timberlake will set the stage for KCA traditions including the Wannabe Award, an honor bestowed on a celebrity role model who kids most “want to be.” Past recipients (chronologically 2001-06) are: Tom Cruise, Janet Jackson, Will Smith, Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah and Chris Rock. The sixth annual burp contest will offer a terrific new twist, featuring kids and stars, and take the noise level to a new high. Past Burp Award winners include: Cameron Diaz, Jessica Alba and Steve Irwin (shared honor), Justin Timberlake (two-time winner) and Hugh Jackman. And the World Record Slime Stunt hosted by Seacrest will astonish as never before. Last year, U.S. Olympic Freestyle Aerial Skier Ryan St. Onge set a World Record with a gravity-defying aerial skiing slime stunt off a snowy slope, plunging into 10,000 gallons of Nickelodeon’s signature green slime.
Kids will rule and record-breaking slime will rain at the kudos/mess-fest, with Ryan Seacrest set to host the breathtaking, never-before-attempted World Record Slime Stunt featuring bungee jumping. And in the first-ever interactive sliming, Nickelodeon, the kid channel at the forefront of user-generated programming, will put goo-gushing in kids’ hands by asking viewers to vote on nick.com for the drenching mode of this year’s secret celebrity slimee and sit back for the awesome, real-time spectacle. The 2007 slime recipient will join the venerated list of stars who’ve sloshed through KCA history, including Jack Black, Robin Williams, Johnny Depp, Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey, James Earl Jones, Rosie O’Donnell, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Will Ferrell and Ben Stiller. Of course, glorious green slime-bursts will drench who knows whom throughout the show, breaking the slime barrier.
Nickelodeon’s “Slime across America,” a 50-market interactive tour that brings the green goo directly to kids, one city at a time, kicked off at the Nick Hotel in Orlando on February 26 and continues -- in an 18-wheel Slime Mobile driven by Pick Boy -- to 20 slimy stops before arriving in LA for Nickelodeon’s 20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards. The tour features the Nick Live! Slime Edition stage show, a user-generated area where kids can create content to submit to Nick's new ME:TV interactive day-part (5-7 p.m. ET/PT), Nick stars and costumed characters, karaoke, auditions -- and of course slimings! Various slimings are featured on Nick throughout March during ME:TV. (A schedule of tour stops may be found at www.nick.com/slime. Nickelodeon’s GoCityKids website also will also offer tour info.)
In a unique star-studded pre-show telecast hosted by TEENick’s J. Boogie and Victoria Justice (Zoey 101) and featuring a musical performance by Drake Bell, the Orange Carpet arrivals will interlace programming from 6 to 8 p.m. ET/PT. Celebrity interviewees will climb atop a unique stage – a.k.a. the “Slime across America” truck, conveniently parked next to the Orange Carpet.
Nicktropolis will offer a brand new virtual Kids’ Choice Awards themed world where kids can stroll down the Orange Carpet, check out the KCA Control Room, sneak in Backstage, create their own Kids’ Choice branded room and chat about the event in real time while watching the live TurboNick webcast together in viewing parties. TurboNick, Nickelodeon's broadband video service on Nick.com, will serve as the fully interactive home during the awards show, featuring a three-hour live Kids’ Choice streaming event including coverage of the Orange Carpet, Backstage, and the Kids’ Choice Awards after party, all hosted by ME:TV’s Alexandra Gizela and Jordan Carlos.
These talented performers are competing for the roles of "Sandy" and "Danny" in the Broadway Revival of "Grease."
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The Week of March 18 - March 25
"Grease: You're The One That I Want"
For weeks now we have watched the auditions, seen our favorites survive "Grease Boot Camp" and perform for a viewing audience of millions every Sunday night. Every week, young performers have taken one step closer to the dream of a lifetime... playing "Danny" and "Sandy" in the return of "Grease" to Broadway.
On Sunday, March 18, the final six contestants will perform in the semi-finals and America will have the last chance to move its choice into the final round. Stand-by after the 8:00PM broadcast on NBC to cast your votes via phone and/or by on-line voting. Will we be hopelessly devoted to Allie, Ashley or Laura? Will there be tears on our pillow if Austin, Derek or Max doesn't make it to the next round? It's up to you to vote, vote, vote!
For more on this great competition... visit
www.NBC.com.
The cast of the NBC hit series "Heroes."
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The Week of January 22 - 28
The hit series "Heroes" returns to NBC, Monday January 22 at 9:00PM (EST) with all new episodes after what seemed like a super long hiatus to its die-hard massive fan base!
The series will also take interactive media to a new level with it's debut of the "360 Degree Experience" as described in the following NBC release!
NBC today unveiled its extensive "TV 360" realization for the breakout-hit "Heroes." The digital extensions, which launch with the return of original episodes of the show on Monday, January 22nd, will include exclusive and original content made available on several alternative platforms, sponsored in part by Nissan.
The announcement was made by Jeff Gaspin, President NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, Digital Content and Cross Network Strategy.
"This is particularly exciting because it's the most developed TV 360 application we've created for a scripted series, and the first to use this level of interactivity," said Gaspin. "'Heroes' has proven itself a hit on-air and online, and these extensions of rich, original content will allow our audience unprecedented access to new levels of the show as they dig deeper."
Beginning on January 22nd, viewers will be invited to experience "Heroes" in a whole new way. As they investigate on-air clues and learn new truths about the characters, their involvement will lead them to new platforms, including interaction with unique mobile content; a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) site that one of the characters gives them access to; a special "two screen" application which provides a real-time experience; access to the fictional Primatech Paper company's phone system; and significantly increased original content on NBC.com including secret files, hidden sites and original commentary from cast members added to each streaming episode.
"This opportunity is the next step in continuing Nissan's successful partnership with Heroes," said Melissa Adams, Senior Manager of Media, Nissan North America. "'Heroes' has been key to helping Nissan establish its new entry compact car, Versa. Heroes 360 will only further enhance the awareness of Nissan's innovative products."
As the season of "Heroes" continues, the "Heroes 360" extensions will evolve with new areas of exploration each week. OMD will be handling the media buying and implementation for Nissan.
For more information on this compelling series... visit
www.NBC.com.
Jewel joins returning host Cowboy Troy as the MCs of the new Season of Nashville Star! Tune in to the USA Network on January 11 for the season premiere!
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The Week of January 7 - 14
Ten New Contestants Compete for the Title of "Nashville Star"
Season five of "Nashville Star" kicks off on January 11 on the USA Network at 10:00PM (EST). This extended episode is 75 minutes long and introduces the world to the top 10 finalists who will compete for a record deal during this televised competition. Viewers decide who stays and who goes each week by calling in their votes or voting on-line after each episode.
Singer, Jewell joins returning host Cowboy Troy as MCs of each week's round of competetion. Are any of these ten finalists the next Reba ? Tune in and see!
Funny man Jimmy Kimmel hosts the 2006 American Music Awards on ABC (Tuesday, November 21, at 8:00PM)!
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The Week of November 19 - November 25
The 2006 American Music Awards Rock on ABC - November 21, 2006 at 8:00PM EST.
ABC plans to set the night to music on Tuesday, November 21 by broadcasting the 2006 American Music Awards. Scheduled to perform are Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Dixie Chicks, Gwen Stefani, Josh Groban, Mary J. Blige, Nelly Furtado, Pussycat Dolls, Rascal Flatts, Snow Patrol and Tenacious D. Other stars expected to show are Nicole Richie, Tori Spelling, Ashlee Simpson, Paris Hilton, Gavin Rossdale, Nickelback, Katharine McPhee, Tommy Lee, Mario Lopez ("Dancing with the Stars"), Vanessa Williams ("Ugly Betty"), Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, William Shatner ("Boston Legal," "Show Me the Money"), Carmen Electra, Foo Fighter's Dave Grohl, Taylor Hicks, Clay Aiken, "Grey's Anatomy" stars Isaiah Washington and Justin Chambers, Taye Diggs ("Day Break"), Ryan Seacrest, Tony Hawk, Linkin Park, Chris Brown, Ice Cube, Chingy, Sean Paul, Tyrese, Frankie J, Brian McKnight, "Hannah Montana's" Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, Chamillionaire, JC Chasez, JoJo, Sarah Silverman, Weird Al Yankovic, Jesse McCartney, Cheetah Girls, Wendie Malick ("Big Day"), Kirk Franklin and cast members from "High School Musical." This is one musical party fans can't afford to miss!
For more on the special including a list of all the nominees be sure to visit
www.ABC.com.
Marissa may be gone but the drama continues on Fox's "The O.C." The season premiere is Thursday, November 2 at 9:00PM.
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The Week of October 30 - November 5
"The O.C." Returns on November 2, at 9:00PM But You Can See the Show Now!
Fox Broadcasting Company will debut the fourth season premiere of Warner Bros. Television's THE O.C. on Fox Interactive Media's Myspace.com and the Fox Television Station Group's MyFoxLocal websites in 24 owned-and-operated markets starting Thursday, Oct. 26, one week prior to its broadcast premiere Thursday, Nov. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE O.C.'s second episode will also debut on the Myspace.com and MyFoxLocal websites prior to the show's scheduled air date on the network. Additionally, both episodes will be available in high-quality streaming video through Fox on Demand on a free, ad-supported basis, and will be accessible for nearly a week following their television broadcasts.
THE O.C. joins previously announced FOX programming streaming on the Myspace.com and MyFoxLocal websites, including PRISON BREAK, JUSTICE, VANISHED, 'TIL DEATH, BONES, HAPPY HOUR, THE LOOP and TALKSHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN.
Viewers will be able to watch each episode in high-quality streaming video using the FOX Full Throttle video player. The player, delivered by Fox Interactive Media, offers a high-definition, quality viewing experience.
Specific streaming and show information for THE O.C. is as follows:
THE O.C. "The Avengers" (401) – season premiere
Streaming begins Oct. 26 at 3:01 AM ET and concludes Nov. 2 at 8:00 PM ET
Episode airs on FOX Thursday, Nov. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)
Streaming then continues Nov. 3 at 4:01 AM ET through Nov. 9 at 8:00 PM ET
The fourth season premiere finds the gang adjusting to life without Marissa Cooper. Summer is attending Brown University in Rhode Island, where she has reinvented herself as a left-leaning, tree-hugging activist under the sway of environmentalist Che (guest star Chris Pratt). Ryan has moved out of the Cohen house and is dealing with Marissa's death in the only way he knows how.
When Ryan misses a special dinner at the Cohens', Seth finds him on the wrong side of the tracks and calls Summer for help. Meanwhile, Julie Cooper will do anything – even yard work – to avoid dealing with Marissa's death; Kaitlin earns a new pair of boots from Dr. Roberts in true Cooper fashion; and Taylor hides out in the diner so no one will know she's not in Paris in "The Avengers" episode of THE O.C. airing Thursday, Nov. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
THE O.C. "The Gringos" (402)
Streaming begins Nov. 3 at 4:01 AM ET and concludes Nov. 9 at 8:00 PM ET
Episode airs on FOX Thursday, Nov. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)
Streaming then continues Nov. 10 at 4:01 AM ET through Nov. 16 at 8:00 PM ET
In "The Gringos" airing Thursday, Nov. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), Ryan leaves Orange County to put an end to his turmoil, but comes up empty on his search. Meanwhile, Seth acts like a jerk and finds some new friends in Mexico (including guest star Steve-O) who help him find what he's looking for. Kaitlin and Julie are forced by Dean Torres (guest star Tia Carrere) to work together on Harbor's clothing drive, and Julie is ostracized by the Cohens when they discover what she has been up to. And when Taylor drops in on Summer unannounced, the truth comes out as Summer continues to separate herself from everything Orange County.
Visit
www.Myspace.com/Fox to get your full sneak peak!
The Week of September 11 - 17
Celebrity Duets airs Thursdays from 9:00pm to 10:00pm on FOX.
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The New Fall Season
It's what we have been waiting for all summer long! Our favorite shows are back and there are a ton of new series to check out too! Check out the EnterTeenment News' "Fall Season Preview" below or visit network Web sites to see why now is the time to turn the tube on!
TV Season Previews
www.Fox.com
www.NBC.com
www.ABC.com
www.CBS.com
www.CWTV.com
The Week of August 21 - 27
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The Primetime Emmy Awards
The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will honor the best in television on Sunday, August 28. The show will be broadcast live from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium beginning at 8:00PM (EST) on NBC. Red Carpet coverage begins at 7:00PM (EST).
For a complete list of nominees visit:
www.NBC.com or
www.emmys.org.
The Week of August 14 - 20
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Teen Choice Awards Honor The "Chosen" Ones
Thousands of teens voted and today's hottest young stars are anxiously awaiting the results to find out if the teens have voted them "Choice Hissy Fit," "Choice TV Actor" or several other categories winner. Everyone will find out Sunday, August 20, when Fox reveals who gets to take home the surf board trophy's on a two hour broadcast event beginning at 8:00PM (EST). Be sure to tune in at 7:30PM for the Red Carpet pre-show.
What else does this special offer? Well, it's hosted by Jessica Simpson and Dean Cook so that's sure to be entertaining. It also features musical performances by Rihanna, Nelly Furtado and Timbaland, and Kevin Federline. Other celebrities scheduled to appear are Paula Abdul (AMERICAN IDOL); actors Jensen Ackles ("Supernatural"), Wentworth Miller (PRISON BREAK), Amaury Nolasco (PRISON BREAK), Brandon Routh ("Superman Returns") and Tom Welling ("Smallville"); actresses Jessica Alba ("Fantastic Four"), Kristen Bell ("Veronica Mars"), Rachel Bilson (THE O.C.), Sophia Bush ("One Tree Hill"), Jaime Pressly ("My Name is Earl") and Kristin Cavallari ("Laguna Beach"); teen queen Hilary Duff ("The Perfect Man"); the cast of "High School Musical"; rapper Snoop Dogg; singer Nick Lachey; and actor Wilmer Valderrama ("That '70s Show").
For more info on all things Teen Choice visit the official Myspace Page at:
www.Myspace.com/TeenChoice2006.
or the network page at:
www.Fox.com.
The Week of May 21 - 27th
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A New American Idol to Be Crowned This Week
It's down to the final two, Katherine McPhee and Taylor Hicks and one of these powerful singers will finish off this week as America's newest Idol.
The two will go head to head and voice to voice on Tuesday, May 23, at 8:00PM (EST) on Fox in a one hour sing off. Viewers will then have the last chance to vote for their favorite performer. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 24 at 8:00PM (EST). The show will also feature reigning idol, Carrie Underwood and a performance of her latest single.
It's one of the most talked about shows of the year so don't miss your chance to get in on the final action.
The Week of May 8 - 14th
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"Malcolm In The Middle" Signs Off After 7 Seasons
Buy Props From Show on Ebay in a Charity Auction
The time has come to say goodbye to Malcolm and his dysfuntcional family. After 7 seasons, the FOX comedy will air the last original episode on May 14, (Mother's Day appropriately enough) at 8:30PM EST.
Fans of the show and of the also departing "That 70's Show," can now purchase props from the series' in a FOX sponsored charity auction. One of the items up for grabs from the "Malcolm" set is the kitchen table where the family shared many memorable meals over the last seven years. Fans of "That 70's Show" can bid on the couch where Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) proposed to Jackie (Mila Kunis).
Visit
www.ebay.com/70sandmalcolm to begin bidding on these one of a kind items. It just might make saying goodbye to the family a little bit easier!!
For more on "Malcolm" and the family's crazy antics visit
www.Fox.com.
The Week of April 10th - 16th
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CMT Music Awards
Pre-Show: Monday, April 10 at 6:30PM (EST) on CMT!
Show begins at 8:00PM (EST) on CMT!!!
Check
www.CMT.com for all show times!
What to expect: Performances from today's hottest country music stars including Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Sugarland, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Gretchen Wilson, Brooks and Dunn and Trace Adkins.
Fans voted to determine who walks away with these trophies so tune in to find out if your favorties came out on top!
Host Jeff Foxworthy is sure to keep the audience in stitches!
What you missed last year:
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