Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Hungry Muppet to appear on "Sesame Street" [NewsPlurk Entertainment]

Hungry Muppet to appear on "Sesame Street" [NewsPlurk Entertainment]


Hungry Muppet to appear on "Sesame Street"

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:41 PM PDT

A new poverty-stricken Muppet will highlight the issue of hunger on an upcoming episode of Sesame Street. Pink-faced Muppet Lily, whose family deals with "food insecurity", will join Big Bird, Elmo and other favourites on a one-hour prime-time special more
ABC Online ( 10/4/2011 7:55:31 PM -08:00 )

Poverty-Stricken Muppet Appearing on Sesame Street
Poverty-Stricken Muppet Appearing on Sesame StreetLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A new poverty-stricken Muppet will highlight the issue of hunger struggles on an episode of "Sesame Street", the show said in a statement on Tuesday. Pink-faced Muppet Lily, whose family deals with more
Fox News ( 10/4/2011 6:19:25 PM -08:00 )

Meet the Street's new hard-luck Muppet
A new Muppet has joined the cast of Sesame Street - and she's broke and hungry. Muppet Lily has been created to highlight hunger issues and food security in America and will premiere in a one-hour special called Growing Hope Against Hunger on US TV more
New Zealand Herald ( 10/4/2011 2:07:58 PM -08:00 )

Sesame Street to welcome hungry Muppet to the gang and talk about the
Sesame Street to welcome hungry Muppet to the gang and talk about theA new smiling face is joining the Sesame Street gang, this time with a sombre message. Lily, a pink-faced 7 year old female muppet with blue hair, will be introduced to children across the globe as a part of a special hour-long more
Daily Mail ( 10/4/2011 1:44:31 PM -08:00 )

Sesame Street: Growing Hope
For 40 years, Sesame Street has been a staple in American households. It has been a member of our family, a best friend, a teacher, a mentor. It has taught us the alphabet, brought music into our lives, guided our social development, and even helped us more
Huffington Post (blog) ( 10/4/2011 1:14:12 PM -08:00 )

New Muppet to raise hunger awareness
New Muppet to raise hunger awarenessSesame Workshop unveiled the new Muppet today (Tues) at a church in Manhattan. Her name is Lily, and she's scheduled to appear Sunday (Oct. 9) in a primetime PBS special, Growing Hope Against Hunger. more
USA Today ( 10/4/2011 1:03:59 PM -08:00 )

Not Oscar: Sesame Street unveils new poverty-stricken muppet
Not Oscar: Sesame Street unveils new poverty-stricken muppetLily is a 7-year-old muppet who is 'food insecure.' She represents the 17 million children for whom access to food is uncertain. Kami, a mustard colored furry muppet in South Africa's version of Sesame Street, likes nature, telling stories and more
Houston Chronicle (blog) ( 10/4/2011 11:55:58 AM -08:00 )

'Sesame Street' unveils new poverty stricken muppet -- PHOTO
The iconic kids show is set to unveil a new impoverished puppet named Lily, whose family faces an ongoing struggle with hunger issues. Lily will be revealed in a one-hour Sesame Street primetime special, Growing Hope Against Hunger, more
Entertainment Weekly ( 10/4/2011 8:41:51 AM -08:00 )

Lily, New Sesame Street Muppet, Is 'Food Insecure' (PHOTO)
The upcoming season of "Sesame Street" is packed with cameos from the biggest names in glitzy Hollywood, but it is a 7-year old, food insecure girl that will perhaps make the biggest impact for the show. Sesame Street Workshop unveiled that Lily, more
Huffington Post ( 10/4/2011 6:41:56 AM -08:00 )

Sesame Street Tackles Child Hunger, One Muppet At A Time
Country singer Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, in Sesame Street's new special on child hunger. A clip from the Sesame Street special "Growing Hope Against Hunger." There's a poignant moment right at the top more
NPR (blog) ( 10/4/2011 6:33:19 AM -08:00 )

New Muppet Hits 'Sesame Street' To Raise Hunger Awareness
This Sunday, "Sesame Street" will introduce Lily, a 7-year-old girl who is food insecure. Lily doesn't know where her next meal will come from, representing the one in four children who are food insecure, according to the USDA. more
Huffington Post ( 10/4/2011 6:08:34 AM -08:00 )

'Sesame Street' Special on Hunger Introduces New Muppet Character
Sesame Workshop Lily, a new Muppet who was created for a "Sesame Street" special about hunger. The familiar address of Sesame Street is about to get a new visitor, one who could surely benefit from the sunny days and friendly neighbors more
New York Times (blog) ( 10/3/2011 8:14:01 AM -08:00 )

Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams Paisley team with Sesame Street to fight hunger
Country music's reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, Brad Paisley, and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams Paisley are teaming up with Sesame Street and Walmart to raise awareness for families facing hunger. On October 9th, 2011 PBS stations across more
Examiner.com ( 10/4/2011 8:20:38 PM -08:00 )

New 'Sesame Street' Muppet Faces Poverty
Sesame Street continues to address issues of all children in the world as it introduces a new muppet. Muppet Lily will debut in a one-hour special on October 9, 2011, that focuses on poverty and hunger in children. Her family represents a growing more
Gather.com ( 10/4/2011 5:40:58 PM -08:00 )

Sesame Street Welcomes Hungry Muppet Aboard To Teach Children About Poverty!
Sesame Street Welcomes Hungry Muppet Aboard To Teach Children About Poverty!They continue to set a responsible example by seamlessly educating children on the real issues. Next on their to-do list is poverty! With the US Department of Agriculture reporting "17 million American children have limited or uncertain access to food more
PerezHilton.com ( 10/4/2011 5:24:33 PM -08:00 )

Poor Muppet to Debut on Sesame Street
Poor Muppet to Debut on Sesame StreetBy Lilledeshan Bose Tue., Oct. 4 2011 at 4:20 PM ​Sesame Street announced that a new, "poverty-stricken Muppet" will talk about hunger struggles on Sesame Street. Named Muppet Lily, her family deals with "food insecurity," and will part of a prime-time more
OC Weekly (blog) ( 10/4/2011 4:35:51 PM -08:00 )

Meet Lily, Sesame Street's New 'Food Insecure' Muppet
This Sunday, Sesame Street will introduce a new muppet during the premiere of their new special called "Growing Hope Against Hunger." Lily, a 7-year-old "food insecure" Muppet, is a realistic-yet-empathetic character that the show hopes will help more
Jezebel ( 10/4/2011 3:27:33 PM -08:00 )

Brad Paisley and Wife Fight Childhood Hunger on 'Sesame Street' Special
Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams Paisley, don't have to worry about where food for their two sons will come from, but the country power couple are clearly concerned about less fortunate parents. In an upcoming primetime special, more
Taste of Country ( 10/4/2011 3:01:36 PM -08:00 )

'Sesame Street' to introduce poverty-stricken hungry muppet
America's economic downturn affects all of us, from Wall Street to Main Street to Sesame Street. "Sesame Street," the long-running staple of childhood television, released a statement Tuesday (Sept. 4) stating that a new, more
Zap2it.com (blog) ( 10/4/2011 2:28:48 PM -08:00 )

Adele cancels US tour

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:39 PM PDT

By Herald Wire Services ADELE was forced to cancel her 10-city US tour due to a hemorrhage in her vocal cords, Gossip Cop reports. The soulful songstress had been set to kick off her tour of America on Oct. 7 in Atlantic City, NJ On her personal Web more
Boston Herald ( 10/4/2011 8:30:17 PM -08:00 )

What's Her Secret? The Method to Adele's Madness
Still sitting on the lofty number-one spot of the US Billboard album charts, Adele's powerhouse album, 21, makes us all feel cheery and slightly melodramatic. But how does a young, heartbroken British woman pen and record an album so fantastic that its more
Huffington Post (blog) ( 10/4/2011 8:07:28 PM -08:00 )

Adele cancels another round of US tour dates
Never mind, ticket holders, you'll have to find someone like Adele. Thanks to a throat condition, the British songstress has had to cancel yet another round of US tour dates. Adele, the 21-year-old phenom who owned US Billboard charts this past summer more
Los Angeles Times (blog) ( 10/4/2011 7:08:17 PM -08:00 )

Adele cancels concerts
Adele has canceled her upcoming US tour, which was to have stopped at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Oct. 18. According to a statement the singer is suffering from "a hemorrhage in her vocal chord." Earlier this year she postponed a tour, more
Houston Chronicle ( 10/4/2011 6:59:40 PM -08:00 )

Vocal cord haemorrhage kills off singer Adele's US tour
Adele has cancelled remaining dates on her US tour due to illness. Picture: Source: National Features ADELE was today forced to cancel the remaining 10 shows in her US tour due to a vocal cord haemorrhage. The chart-topper told fans she was more
Herald Sun ( 10/4/2011 5:33:23 PM -08:00 )

Throat troubles cause Adele to cancel shows again
Throat troubles cause Adele to cancel shows againNEW YORK (AP) — Adele is again canceling concerts because of throat troubles. Her 10-city US concert run was to start in New Jersey on Friday. But in a statement released Tuesday, those performances were canceled, blamed on a hemorrhage into her vocal more
The Associated Press ( 10/4/2011 5:10:00 PM -08:00 )

Adele's vocal cords cause her to cancel concerts
British singer-songwriter Adele is cancelling the remainder of her sold out US tour due to a haemorrhage in a vocal chord, her record label has announced. The Grammy-winning singer pulled out of 10 dates, starting with Atlantic City in New Jersey on more
TVNZ ( 10/4/2011 5:06:46 PM -08:00 )

Adele Cancels US Tour Due to Vocal-Cord Problem
Adele has canceled her upcoming US tour due to a vocal-cord injury, the "Rolling in the Deep" songbird announced on her web site Tuesday. The tour was due to start in Atlantic City, NJ Friday, before heading to cities more
Reuters ( 10/4/2011 4:50:28 PM -08:00 )

Vocal cord haemorrhage kills off singer Adele's US tour
ADELE was forced today to cancel the remaining 10 shows in her US tour due to a vocal cord haemorrhage. The chart-topper told fans she was "heartbroken and worried" about sharing the news because her October shows were already rescheduled dates, more
Herald Sun ( 10/4/2011 3:55:14 PM -08:00 )

British songstress Adele bows out of US tour
British songstress Adele bows out of US tourLOS ANGELES — Grammy award-winning soul diva Adele has been forced to cancel a planned US tour for a second time due to a hemorrhage in her vocal chord, promoters for the British singer said Tuesday. The "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" more
AFP ( 10/4/2011 3:30:00 PM -08:00 )

Adele Scraps Tour: Singer Has Hemmorage on Vocal Cord
Adele Scraps Tour: Singer Has Hemmorage on Vocal CordWhen it comes to her health, poor Adele can't catch a break. The best-selling British star has been forced to cancel her upcoming tour of the US because she's developed a hemorrhage in her vocal cord. Earlier this year, Adele was forced to scrap her more
ABC News (blog) ( 10/4/2011 3:14:08 PM -08:00 )

Throat problems blamed again as Adele cancels US tour dates; she says she's
By AP, Her 10-city US concert run was to kick off in Atlantic City, NJ, on Friday and take her to cities including Nashville, Tenn., and Miami. But in a statement released Tuesday, those performances were canceled, blamed on a hemorrhage into her vocal more
Washington Post ( 10/4/2011 3:09:17 PM -08:00 )

Adele 'Truly Devastated' To Cancel US Tour
Adele 'I have absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly and fully,' she writes after a hemorrhage in her vocal cord. By Kara Warner (@karawarner) This year's chart-dominating diva Adele has once again been forced to cancel tour dates due to illness. more
MTV.com ( 10/4/2011 3:08:19 PM -08:00 )

Adele Cancels Sold-Out U.S. Tour -- Again
Adele Cancels Sold-Out U.S. Tour -- AgainThe British singer has been forced to cancel her upcoming sold-out US tour due to a hemorrhage in her vocal chord, Columbia records announced Tuesday. The 10-city concert series was scheduled to kick off October 7 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and wrap more
Us Magazine ( 10/4/2011 3:08:00 PM -08:00 )

Throat troubles cause Adele to cancel shows again
FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2011 file photo, singer Adele is shown at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. Adele is canceling her US tour scheduled for this month due to vocal chord problems. The best-selling soul singer had to cancel some of her more
CBS News ( 10/4/2011 2:45:33 PM -08:00 )

For 2nd Time, Adele Cancels a Tour
For the second time this year, Adele has been forced to cancel a sold-out tour of several American cities because of health problems affecting her voice. The British soul singer, who has dominated the pop charts this year with more
New York Times (blog) ( 10/4/2011 2:32:58 PM -08:00 )

Adele cancels sold-out US tour due to vocal illness
Adele's on-again-off-again tour is now off again. The British singer has canceled her sold-out, 10-stop tour of the US due to a vocal chord hemorrhage. Having struggled with vocal chord issues before (she recently canceled and later more
Entertainment Weekly ( 10/4/2011 2:20:49 PM -08:00 )

Adele forced to cancel US tour
Adele forced to cancel US tourBritish soul singer Adele has been forced to cancel her upcoming 10-city tour due to a haemorrhage into her vocal chord. The singer, who had to cancel dates earlier this year due to the same issue, was preparing to kick off more
USA Today (blog) ( 10/4/2011 2:15:47 PM -08:00 )

Adele cancels US dates due to vocal hemorrhage
Adele cancels US dates due to vocal hemorrhageBritish singer Adele performs ''Someone Like You'' at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, August 28, 2011. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Adele is cancelling the remainder of her sold out US tour due to a hemorrhage in her vocal more
Reuters UK ( 10/4/2011 2:10:23 PM -08:00 )

Adele Cancels U.S. Tour Due to Illness
Adele Cancels U.S. Tour Due to IllnessFor the second time this year, Adele has been forced to scratch tour dates due to issues involving her vocal chords. Her US dates were scheduled to begin on Friday, October 7th in Atlantic City, New Jersey and continue through October more
RollingStone.com ( 10/4/2011 2:05:27 PM -08:00 )

'Dancing With the Stars' recap: The Hills Are Dead

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:39 PM PDT

On Tuesday's season 13, week 3 results show of Dancing With the Stars, career reality TV star Kristin Cavallari was told to please pack her jives and go. It's not the first time a hot woman who could actually more
Entertainment Weekly ( 10/4/2011 8:19:30 PM -08:00 )

Kristin Cavallari Eliminated: 'Dancing With The Stars' Cuts 'Hills' Star (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES -- Kristin Cavallari is heading off into the hills. The reality starlet was dismissed from "Dancing With the Stars" Tuesday. "I'm a little surprised, to be honest," the former star of MTV's "The Hills" more
Huffington Post ( 10/4/2011 7:35:31 PM -08:00 )

DWTS: The Hills are not alive
DWTS: The Hills are not aliveReality came crashing down on Kristin Cavallari, who was the third pseudo-lebrity voted off Dancing with the Stars. Being a bad girl on The Hills has its drawbacks. The couples were challenged to tell personal stories through dance Monday night. more
Houston Chronicle (blog) ( 10/4/2011 7:26:44 PM -08:00 )

Another 'Dancing' star heads for the hills
AP Kristin Cavallari is heading off into the hills. The reality starlet was dismissed from "Dancing With the Stars" Tuesday. Cavallari and professional partner Mark Ballas earned their highest scores of the season Monday, tying for third more
eTaiwan News ( 10/4/2011 7:20:35 PM -08:00 )

'Dancing With the Stars,' Week 3, The Results: TV Recap
In a sea of deceased parents, familial love and self-acceptance, Kristin Cavallari had the least-emotional tale during story week. It may have led to her elimination in the third week of "Dancing with the Stars. more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 10/4/2011 6:39:53 PM -08:00 )

Dancing with the Stars Spoiler: Who Went Home?
Dancing with the Stars Spoiler: Who Went Home?And the third contestant to go home on this season's Dancing with the Stars is... The reality star, 24, was unexpectedly the star sent home on Tuesday night's shocking elimination. Although the Hills alum garnered a respectable 24 out of 30 possible more
Us Magazine ( 10/4/2011 6:24:24 PM -08:00 )

Kristin Cavallari the latest to exit the ballroom on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Alas, not even the Bears' Jay Cutler could save the game for former fiancee Kristin Cavallari on tonight's "Dancing with the Stars" results show. The former "Hills" star was eliminated from the competition amid boos and an then a silent ballroom. more
Chicago Sun-Times (blog) ( 10/4/2011 6:20:52 PM -08:00 )

Kristin Cavallari Voted Off 'Dancing With the Stars' in Shocking Elimination
Kristin Cavallari Voted Off "The Hills" starlet Kristin Cavallari, who earned a standing ovation for her high-energy samba last night, was voted off ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" tonight in a stunning season 13 elimination that had the audience booing. Cavallari gained famed for more
ABC News (blog) ( 10/4/2011 6:07:50 PM -08:00 )

Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari together again?
While Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and ex-fiancee Kristin Cavallari remain quiet about the current state of their relationship, sources behind the scenes at "Dancing With the Stars" say it sure looked like the couple are in the process of reviving more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 10/4/2011 5:00:45 PM -08:00 )

Cavallari dodges questions about Cutler on 'DWTS'
Jay Cutler, 28, was in the ballroom for Monday's "DWTS" performances and applauded proudly for Kristin Cavallari. (PEOPLE.com) -- Are Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler officially back on? The Chicago Bears quarterback, 28, more
CNN ( 10/4/2011 12:15:11 PM -08:00 )

Back on! Dancing With The Stars Kristin Cavallari and ex-fiance Jay Cutler
Back on! Dancing With The Stars Kristin Cavallari and ex-fiance Jay CutlerHe was cheering her on from the crowd during her sexy samba on Dancing With The Stars last night. And in a clear sign that Kristin Cavallari and her former fiance Jay Cutler are back on, the couple stepped out for breakfast at Le Pain more
Daily Mail ( 10/4/2011 11:52:33 AM -08:00 )

Cavallari won't discuss Cutler at 'Dancing'
Cavallari wonThe Chicago Bears quarterback, 28, was the most-watched audience member on Monday's "Dancing With the Stars" -- where he was seen grinning and applauding Kristin Cavallari, his ex-fiancee whom he dumped in July. But reality star Cavallari, 24, more
msnbc.com ( 10/4/2011 11:24:46 AM -08:00 )

Kristin Cavallari Dodges Questions About Jay Cutler on Dancing with the Stars
The Chicago Bears quarterback, 28, was in the ballroom for Monday's Dancing with the Stars performances and applauded proudly for Cavallari and pro partner Mark Ballas after their sexy samba. The next day the exes, who are working things more
People Magazine ( 10/4/2011 10:46:03 AM -08:00 )

Jay Cutler cheers Kristin Cavallari on 'Dancing With the Stars'; 'Sesame
Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari. (Charley Gallay - GETTY IMAGES) Football player Jay Cutler was in the audience at Monday's "Dancing With the Stars," spurring rumors that he and contestant Kristin Cavallari are back together. more
Washington Post (blog) ( 10/4/2011 10:17:16 AM -08:00 )

Kristin Cavallari Holds Hands with Ex-Fiance Jay Cutler
Kristin Cavallari Holds Hands with Ex-Fiance Jay CutlerDancing with the Stars' Kristin Cavallari and ex-fiance Jay Cutler were spotted Tuesday in LA holding hands. Monday night, the 28-year-old Chicago Bears quarterback player came out to support his reality star ex, 24, on ABC's competition. more
Us Magazine ( 10/4/2011 10:00:09 AM -08:00 )

Cutler cheers Cavallari on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Cutler cheers Cavallari on Jay Cutler wasn't watching Monday Night Football last night. The Chicago Bears quarterback jetted out to Los Angeles to cheer on ex-fiancee Kristin Cavallari during ABC's live taping of Dancing with the Stars. more
USA Today ( 10/4/2011 9:57:19 AM -08:00 )

Jay Cutler picks DWTS over MNF
It looks like Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, if he had to choose, would rather watch "Dancing with the Stars" than "Monday Night Football." Well, considering he was sitting in the studio audience and his "ex" more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 10/4/2011 9:54:08 AM -08:00 )

Cutler cheers on Cavallari's 'Dancing' skills, but nobody's talking
By Marc Sessler NFL.com Bears signal-caller Jay Cutler was nestled among audience members for the Monday airing of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," showcasing his on-again-off-again flame Kristin Cavallari. more
NFL News ( 10/4/2011 7:36:17 AM -08:00 )

Cavallari coy after Cutler spotted in 'Dancing' audience
Although Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was front and center in the audience applauding for Kristin Cavallari and partner Mark Ballas during Monday's airing of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," Cavallari reportedly was coy afterward about the more
Chicago Tribune ( 10/4/2011 5:52:31 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart Finds Daughter's Tell-All Book Hilarious and Enlightening

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:40 PM PDT

"It's not an autobiography, let's get that straight right now," Martha told her audience while shaking her finger in a typical mommy-knows-best fashion. US Weekly interviewed Alexis and according to the talk show host and domestic powerhouse, more
Huffington Post ( 10/4/2011 1:17:19 PM -08:00 )

'It's irreverent and lots of fun': Martha Stewart's unlikely response to
Alexis Stewart's new book paints a grim picture of life as the daughter of the world's most famous domestic goddess. But Martha Stewart appears to be unfazed, and even proud of the scathing tome, titled Whateverland: Learning to Live more
Daily Mail ( 10/4/2011 1:13:15 PM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart Calls Alexis' Shocking Tell-All 'Hilarious'
Martha Stewart Calls AlexisWe should have known Martha Stewart wouldn't take a glue-gun laced swipe sitting down. The domestic doyenne, 70, broke her silence today on daughter Alexis Stewart's claims in a tell-all book that, among other things, her mother kept no food in the more
ABC News (blog) ( 10/4/2011 12:14:52 PM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart gets trashed in her daughters book
Martha Stewart gets trashed in her daughters bookMost of us have some dirt on our moms—maybe even enough to fill a juicy novel. But would you actually write and publish that book? Martha Stewart's daughter, Alexis, certainly would. The 46-year-old shares what it was like to grow up with Martha as a more
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) ( 10/4/2011 11:14:16 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart calls daughter Alexis' tell-all memoir 'hilarious'
Martha Stewart calls daughter AlexisBy Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger WILL RAGOZZINO/GETTY IMAGESMartha Stewart laughed off daughter Alexis' new book on her show today. "Hilarious and enlightening," Martha calls the book without really addressing the elephant in the bathroom. more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 10/4/2011 11:03:33 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart Laughs Off Alexis' Shocking Tell-All
Martha Stewart Laughs Off AlexisOn Tuesday's episode of Martha on the Hallmark Channel, the domestic diva, 70, broke her silence on Whateverland: Learning to Live Here, Alexis' shocking new book loaded with jabs at her famous mom's parenting skills. "How many Google alerts have I more
Us Magazine ( 10/4/2011 10:13:48 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart Says Daughter's Tell-All Book Is 'Hilarious'
Martha Stewart certainly is not offended by the fact her daughter, Alexis Stewart, is unleashing a tell-all about growing up under the heavy thumb of her mother. Not only is Stewart's Blackberry buzzing about the book – "I get a more
People Magazine ( 10/4/2011 9:45:59 AM -08:00 )

Alexis Stewart: Bizarre claims about her mother Martha Stewart
Alexis Stewart's , the daughter of homemaking goddess Martha Stewart, takes her mom to task for some rather bizarre behavior in her new book, Whateverland: Learning to Live Here," that her mother strived for television perfection in public, more
MiamiHerald.com ( 10/4/2011 9:05:51 AM -08:00 )

Growing Up Stewart: Martha's Daughter Paints Scathing Picture of Childhood
Martha Stewart's carefully constructed domestic empire has a few cracks in it--not that that bothers her much, anyway. Stewart's daughter, Alexis, has a tell-all book set to hit shelves Oct. 18 that will surely challenge Martha's domestic diva title. more
TIME ( 10/4/2011 8:19:23 AM -08:00 )

Martha: Daughter Alexis Stewart's book is 'hilarious'
Martha: Daughter Alexis StewartMartha Stewart and daughter Alexis Stewart at a concert late last year; Martha called her daughter's book "irreverent and...lots of fun." By Michael Inbar Martha Stewart gets a resound razzing from her daughter Alexis in a new book, but the domestic more
msnbc.com ( 10/4/2011 7:55:12 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart laughs off daughter's snarky book
Martha Stewart laughs off daughterOn her Martha Stewart Show today, the domestic diva had nothing but smiles for daughter Alexis' new book. Martha held up the new book, Whateverland: Learning to Live Here, and said that her phone had been buzzing and Google more
USA Today ( 10/4/2011 7:22:14 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart's daughter pens tell-all book
By Herald Wire Services MARTHA STEWART's daughter Alexis has penned a tell-all book about her life with her domestic diva mother. "Martha does everything better! You can't win!" Alexis says of her mom in her new book, "What- everland: Learning to Live more
Boston Herald ( 10/4/2011 7:10:50 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart's daughter washes mum's dirty linen in new book
Martha StewartWashington: : Talk show host Alexis Stewart has revealed some of the juiciest and eccentric secrets of her mother, Martha, in her new book, "Whateverland: Learning to Live Here". Amongst the various secrets is the fact that her domestic diva mom more
Zee News ( 10/4/2011 12:20:30 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart Peed With the Door Open, Didn't Allow Halloween Costumes
On TV and in her magazines, Martha Stewart is the picture of domestic bliss, but according to a new book by her daughter, Alexis, things were far from perfect growing up in the Stewart household. "If I didn't do something more
Seattle Post Intelligencer ( 10/3/2011 5:08:52 PM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart's Daughter Writes Tell-All About Mom: Juiciest Celeb Memoir?
Martha StewartWith daughters like these, who needs enemies? Martha Stewart's daughter, Alexis Stewart, airs her mother's dirty laundry in her new book, "Whateverland: Learning to Live Here," set to hit stores Oct. 18 -- including the fact that her domestic diva mom more
Fox News ( 10/3/2011 1:15:47 PM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart's daughter dishes dirt on mom in book
A new tell-all book by Martha Stewart's daughter Alexis has been excerpted by UK paper the Daily Mail, People reports, and it sounds like it's a doozy. "Martha does everything better! You can't win!" Alexis, 46, writes of mom Martha, 70, more
CNN (blog) ( 10/3/2011 11:19:48 AM -08:00 )

Not a Good Thing: Martha Stewart's daughter Alexis writes pretty revealing
Not a Good Thing: Martha StewartLiving with Martha Stewart may not have been as perfect as her carefully crafted centerpieces would lead you to believe. Instead, Martha's manners wouldn't be tolerated in some of America's less prestigious truck stop restrooms, this according to her more
Fox News (blog) ( 10/3/2011 10:41:07 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart's mothering: Not a good thing, according to daughter Alexis
Martha StewartBy Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger MARTHA STEWART OMNIMEDIAAlexis Stewart, left, here preparing lunch with her mother Martha in 2005, has written a tell-all memoir about growing up as the daughter of the domestic goddess. Martha Stewart wasn't the most more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 10/3/2011 7:31:20 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart's Daughter Alexis Tells All In New Book
Alexis Stewart, daughter of domestic goddess Martha Stewart, has a new tell-all book where she describes what it was really like to grow up with a mother like Martha. She cuts to the chase - not great. You might think that she grew up with beautifully more
Huffington Post ( 10/3/2011 6:22:23 AM -08:00 )

Martha Stewart's daughter, Alexis, bashes her in new book
Martha StewartImagine growing up with Martha Stewart as your mom. Delicious dinners. Fun crafts. An amazing Halloween. That's all for show, writes the domestic diva's daughter, Alexis Stewart, in a new book, Whateverland: Learning to Live more
USA Today ( 10/3/2011 4:01:56 AM -08:00 )

'Idol' winner McCreery shoots video at Fan Cave

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:41 PM PDT

2011 "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery is a big baseball fan and a former high school pitcher. NEW YORK -- The last time he pitched for Garner High School back home in North Carolina, Scotty McCreery more
MLB.com ( 10/4/2011 8:16:02 PM -08:00 )

Scotty McCreery on life after 'American Idol' and the release of his debut
Not only was he invited to tour with country superstar Brad Paisley in 2012, he was asked to sing the National Anthem at the opening game of the World Series. On top of that, his debut album Clear As Day hit stores this morning. more
Entertainment Weekly ( 10/4/2011 2:06:28 PM -08:00 )

OFFSTAGE: Scotty McCreery: "Idol's Fun, but ..."
OFFSTAGE: Scotty McCreery: "Idol(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that's happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) Fun, but what? A pressure cooker, that's what. That's what Scotty McCreery admitted to the Hollywood Reporter about more
CMT.com ( 10/4/2011 12:48:29 PM -08:00 )

Scotty McCreery Talks 'Clear As Day': Video Track-By-Track
The way Scotty McCreery talks about his first single -- "I Love You This Big" -- sounds like the way his early supporters discuss his rise to "American Idol" champ status. But listening to the Carolina more
Billboard ( 10/4/2011 9:19:39 AM -08:00 )

Scotty McCreery's 'Clear as Day': A track-by-track review
Scotty McCreeryIn his review of Scotty McCreery's Clear as Day, USA TODAY's Jerry Shriver calls the album "strictly paint-by-numbers country" with "starter-kit material." I wouldn't be as dismissive of the album as Jerry is, more
USA Today ( 10/4/2011 8:12:41 AM -08:00 )

'Idol' winner Scotty McCreery juggles school and stardom
(CNN) -- This week, "American Idol" Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery releases his debut album, "Clear as Day." As one would expect, the record's 12 songs feature his deep crooning voice paired with lyrics about new love more
CNN ( 10/4/2011 6:40:18 AM -08:00 )

'American Idol' stars McCreer, Alaina make debuts
They're both country singers, both teenagers and both adept at playing bashful and green. But the two top stars from this year's "American Idol" couldn't be further apart in their essential characters. Scotty McCreery has the smaller voice, more
New York Daily News ( 10/4/2011 1:19:51 AM -08:00 )

Idol champ McCreery to sing at World Series
NEW YORK -- American Idol champ Scotty McCreery is getting a dream gig: Not only is the avid baseball fan going to this year's World Series, he'll sing the national anthem. McCreery has been tapped to perform before Game One of the World Series, more
CBSSports.com ( 10/3/2011 10:24:18 PM -08:00 )

Clear As Day
Clear As DayEighteen-year-old Scotty McCreery won the 10th season of American Idol with a surprisingly deep voice and a more formidable smirk. His debut – a ho-hum jaunt through an America full of dog-eared Bibles, rugged pickup trucks and girls "hot more
RollingStone.com ( 10/3/2011 8:06:59 PM -08:00 )

First pitchy
"American Idol" season 10 winner Scotty McCreery will sing the national anthem at the opening game of the 2011 World Series, he said Monday. Sports is the ultimate "unscripted TV." No wonder so many athletes have appeared on reality shows. more
FOXSports.com ( 10/3/2011 6:08:40 PM -08:00 )

Scotty McCreery's 'Clear' career path
Scotty McCreeryNASHVILLE – Scotty McCreery likes to compare American Idol to senior year in high school. There, as the winner of the show's 10th season, he was big man on campus. By Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Laid-back guy: more
USA Today ( 10/3/2011 5:16:18 PM -08:00 )

Scotty McCreery Inspired by Family, Hometown for Debut Album
Scotty McCreery Inspired by Family, Hometown for Debut AlbumScotty McCreery, the reigning champion of American Idol, is an easy guy to talk to. He's polite, friendly and obviously a talented, crowd-pleasing singer. In other words, he's going to be just fine as a full-time country star. more
CMT.com ( 10/3/2011 2:25:33 PM -08:00 )

Review: "Idol" Scotty McCreery aims for the mushy middle
Review: "Idol" Scotty McCreery aims for the mushy middleAmerican Idol Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery performs during Wal-Mart Stores Inc's annual general meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas on June 3, 2011. By Chris Willman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The path Scotty McCreery would take after being crowned more
Reuters ( 10/3/2011 2:10:58 PM -08:00 )

Teen Idols make their big debuts
Country musician Josh Turner joined American Idol finalist Scotty McCreery for a duet of Turner's song "Your Man" at Lake Benson Park on Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011 in Garner, North Carolina. more
Houston Chronicle ( 10/3/2011 1:45:01 PM -08:00 )

Review: McCreery shows promise and flaws in new CD
AP All "American Idol" winners face the challenge of finding original material that gives them a musical identity of their own, especially after spending a season in front of millions singing songs other people made famous. more
eTaiwan News ( 10/3/2011 10:47:29 AM -08:00 )

McCreery to sing anthem before Game 1 of WS
McCreery to sing anthem before Game 1 of WS"This is absolutely incredible for me," Scotty McCreery said. "I have had two loves in life -- music and baseball." (AP) Scotty McCreery will perform the "Star-Spangled Banner" before the 107th World more
MLB.com ( 10/3/2011 9:25:31 AM -08:00 )

Scott McCreery gets World Series gig
Singer Scotty McCreery attends the 2011 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 8, 2011 ,in Nashville, Tenn. October is shaping up to be a big month for last season's "American Idol" winner Scott McCreery. McCreery's first album, "Clear as more
CBS News ( 10/3/2011 9:17:43 AM -08:00 )

Scotty McCreery will sing the national anthem at the World Series
Though you have probably been distracted by the excitement of the NFL season — in which the New York Jets simply refuse to make anything easy, or play well, or even hint at the fact that they might possibly be good — Major League more
Entertainment Weekly (blog) ( 10/3/2011 8:59:38 AM -08:00 )

'American Idol' McCreery to sing at World Series
News Newsday > News Content Preview Newsday/Optimum Online ® subscribers click here for full access Not a Newsday or Optimum Online ® subscriber? Click here 'American Idol' McCreery to sing at World Series Published: October 3, 2011 11:42 AM By The more
Newsday (subscription) ( 10/3/2011 8:03:06 AM -08:00 )

Scotty McCreery to sing National Anthem for World Series' game one
Scotty McCreery to sing National Anthem for World SeriesHe'll get to combine them on Oct. 19, when he sings The Star-Spangled Banner before the opening game of the 2011 World Series. "You dream of doing that," says the 17-year-old winner of American Idol, who releases debut more
USA Today ( 10/3/2011 7:40:57 AM -08:00 )

'Playboy Club' gets ax

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:39 PM PDT

Cancel The Simpsons? That and other TV nonsenseThe deed is done. The Playboy Club is the first cancelled show of the new TV season. The much-hyped and mildly controversial drama made its debut a few weeks ago to a disappointing five million viewers in the United States, and the second episode drew more
Globe and Mail ( 10/4/2011 8:01:02 PM -08:00 )

TV Column: NBC cancels 'Playboy Club'; Brian Williams newsmag will take over
For those of you wondering what NBC was doing when it put its new '60s-set drama "Playboy Club" into the intense Monday-at-10 competition, we have an answer! NBC has bounced the bunnies from its Monday slate because the network thinks it can do better more
Washington Post ( 10/4/2011 6:40:31 PM -08:00 )

Playboy Club axed as Coens turn to TV
Playboy Club axed as Coens turn to TVUS television network NBC pulled the plug on The Playboy Club on Tuesday after just three episodes, in the face of poor ratings and an outcry from parents who thought the 1960s-themed drama was too hot for prime time. "That is true," an NBC spokesman more
Sydney Morning Herald ( 10/4/2011 6:03:09 PM -08:00 )

Few good tidings for this TV season so far
Few good tidings for this TV season so farThe Playboy Club is shutting its doors as the new TV season's first casualty and the worst of NBC's many woes. By Monty Brinton, CBS CBS' solid '2 Broke Girls,' starring Kat Dennings, is one of the comedic success stories. more
USA Today ( 10/4/2011 5:25:33 PM -08:00 )

Controversial "Playboy Club" first victim of TV season
Controversial "Playboy Club" first victim of TV seasonCast member Amber Heard speaks as co-stars Eddie Cibrian (L), David Krumholtz (L back), Leah Renee Cudmore and Naturi Naughton watch during the NBC Universal session for ''The Playboy Club'' at the 2011 Summer Television Critics Association Cable Press more
Reuters ( 10/4/2011 5:13:17 PM -08:00 )

NBC picks up 'Up All Night,' 'Whitney' for full seasons
"Up All Night": Will Arnett as Chris, Carly Prince as Amy, Christina Applegate as Reagan. (Colleen Hayes - COLLEEN HAYES/NBC) "Whitney": Whitney Cummings as Whitney, Chris D'Elia as Alex. (Neil Jacobs - NEIL JACOBS/NBC) In happier NBC more
Washington Post (blog) ( 10/4/2011 2:52:43 PM -08:00 )

'The Playboy Club' canceled: Our video condolences
If the ratings weren'ta sign that The Playboy Club wasn't long for this world, perhaps NBC choosing not to air a promo for next week's episode after last night's episode was. In any event, below, we pay tribute to this fall's first more
Entertainment Weekly ( 10/4/2011 2:46:02 PM -08:00 )

NBC's Playboy Club cancelled after three episodes
NBCThe poster for the now-defunct NBC series The Playboy Club. Picture: Supplied Source: news.com.au NBC has cancelled its new drama series The Playboy Club, according The Hollywood Reporter. The network aired just three episodes of the show, more
NEWS.com.au ( 10/4/2011 2:25:11 PM -08:00 )

'Playboy Club' to be replaced by Brian Williams
It was slammed by critics from the very first episode, so it's no surprise that NBC's "The Playboy Club" has been axed after just three episodes. CNN can confirm that "Rock Center with Brian Williams" will replace the sexy '60s drama. more
CNN (blog) ( 10/4/2011 2:23:11 PM -08:00 )

NBC's Playboy Club cancelled after three episodes
NBCNBC has cancelled its new drama series "The Playboy Club", The Hollywood Reporter said today. The network aired just three episodes of the show, which drew poor ratings. Its premiere was watched by five million viewers, but the second episode drew 3.8 more
NEWS.com.au ( 10/4/2011 1:34:16 PM -08:00 )

'Playboy Club' is TV season's first cancellation
AP Television Writer / October 4, 2011 The network said Tuesday that its 1960s period piece drama "The Playboy Club" is being canceled, acting less than 24 hours after the new series drew only 3.5 million people for its third episode. more
Boston Globe ( 10/4/2011 12:53:16 PM -08:00 )

NBC axes "The Playboy Club," much to KSL's relief
Amber Heard as Maureen, Naturi Naughton as Brenda, Leah Renee as Alice in "The Playboy Club." The highly-publicized drama was canceled Tuesday after only three episodes. Courtesy Matt Dinerstein | NBC To the surprise of absolutely no one, "The Playboy more
Salt Lake Tribune (blog) ( 10/4/2011 12:47:24 PM -08:00 )

Parents Television Council Crows About 'Playboy Club' Cancellation
Mere hours after NBC announced that it had canceled its new series "The Playboy Club," media watchdog group the Parents Television Council planted its flag in the corpse and all but claimed credit for the axing. more
Reuters ( 10/4/2011 12:45:37 PM -08:00 )

Playboy Club canned after three eps
Playboy Club canned after three epsTAKING OFF: Amber Heard, Naturi Naughton and Leah Renee Cudmore play Playboy bunnies in the 1960s in new TV series The Playboy Club, set to premiere in the US later this year. US television network NBC has cancelled its 1960s period piece drama The more
Stuff.co.nz ( 10/4/2011 12:27:09 PM -08:00 )

NBC's The Playboy Club First Casualty of the 2011 TV Season
NBCAs expected, TV's class of 2011 has some promising new entries, and some bona fide duds. NBC has picked up two new comedies, Up All Night and Whitney, for a full season, but the party's over for The Playboy Club. The underperforming drama, which more
ABC News (blog) ( 10/4/2011 12:19:55 PM -08:00 )

NBC Replaces 'Playboy Club' with 'Rock Center'
NBC Replaces Matt Dinerstein/NBCFrom left, Amber Heard, Naturi Naughton and Leah Renee in "The Playboy Club," the first new network series to be canceled this fall. NBC, reacting quickly to the collapse of its Monday night drama, "The Playboy Club," more
New York Times (blog) ( 10/4/2011 11:45:11 AM -08:00 )

NBC's schedule scrubbed clean of 'Playboy Club'
THE PLAYBOY CLUB (Matt Dinerstein - MATT DINERSTEIN/NBC) Those of you wondering what NBC was thinking of when it put its new 60's-set drama, "Playboy Club" into the intense Monday at 10 competition opposite both ABC's "Castle" and more
Washington Post (blog) ( 10/4/2011 11:43:56 AM -08:00 )

Brian Williams news mag to replace axed 'Playboy Club'
"The Playboy Club" on NBC brings back the bunny suits. This flat production features (from left) Laura Benanti as Carol-Lynne, David Krumholtz as Billy, Eddie Cibrian as Nick, Amber Heard as Maureen, Leah Renee as Alice, Naturi Naughton as Brenda, more
Philadelphia Inquirer (blog) ( 10/4/2011 11:26:02 AM -08:00 )

'Playboy Club' is TV season's first cancellation
News Newsday > News Content Preview Newsday/Optimum Online ® subscribers click here for full access Not a Newsday or Optimum Online ® subscriber? Click here 'Playboy Club' is TV season's first cancellation Originally published: October 4, more
Newsday (subscription) ( 10/4/2011 11:06:57 AM -08:00 )

Playboy Club closes early over poor ratings
The Playboy Club is closing its doors. Photo / AP American network NBC has confirmed it is cancelling its highly-publicised new drama, The Playboy Club, after only three episodes. Its time slot will eventually be filled by Brian Williams' new news more
New Zealand Herald ( 10/4/2011 10:58:50 AM -08:00 )

Disney to Re-Release More Animated Movies in 3D After 'Lion King' Success

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:40 PM PDT

Disney plans more 3D remakes after LOS ANGELES — Disney plans to release 3D versions of four more classic movies, including "Finding Nemo" and "The Little Mermaid," after the success of the revived "The Lion King," the studio announced. A 3D version of "Beauty and the Beast," originally more
AFP ( 10/4/2011 6:20:00 PM -08:00 )

Disney to Convert More Animation Titles to 3-D
Walt Disney Co. said it will create 3-D versions of four of its best-known animation titles and release them in theaters over the next two years, following an unexpectedly successful run for a similar conversion of 1994's "The Lion King. more
Wall Street Journal ( 10/4/2011 5:18:56 PM -08:00 )

"Nemo", "Little Mermaid" swim back to big screen in 3D
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hot on the heels of the box office success of "The Lion King 3D," Disney and Pixar are reviving four of their classic animated films in 3D versions for movie theaters. Banking on the success of "The Lion King 3D," which is set more
Reuters Canada ( 10/4/2011 5:07:34 PM -08:00 )

More 3-D Disney releases coming
FILE-- This is a handout frame from the Walt Disney animated movie 'Beauty and the Beast,' the only feature-length cartoon ever nominated for Best Picture. Beloved by all ages and praised by critics, cartoons from ``Pinocchio'' to ``The Iron Giant'' more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 10/4/2011 5:05:28 PM -08:00 )

"Nemo", "Little Mermaid" swim back to big screen in 3D
"Nemo", "Little Mermaid" swim back to big screen in 3DThe characters in the new animated film from the Walt Disney Company ''The Lion King'' are shown in this photograph. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hot on the heels of the box office success of "The Lion King 3D," Disney and Pixar are reviving four of their more
Reuters UK ( 10/4/2011 5:04:46 PM -08:00 )

Disney To Re-release Four Iconic Animated Films In 3D
LOS ANGELES, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- With unexpected box office success of 'The Lion King' in three-dimensional space(3D), the Walt Disney Studios announced that it will re-release four iconic animated films in 3D over the next two years, reported China's more
Bernama ( 10/4/2011 4:42:59 PM -08:00 )

'Beauty and the Beast,' 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Finding Nemo,' Monsters, Inc
Following the stunning box office success of The Lion King 3D, which has amassed a stunning $79.8 million in just 18 days, Disney is officially ready to re-release four more of its classic animated films in 3-D. According to a more
Entertainment Weekly ( 10/4/2011 3:18:20 PM -08:00 )

More Disney 3D Re-Releases on the Way: 'Beauty & the Beast,' 'Nemo,' on the List
On Tuesday, the studio announced that it's theatrically re-releasing "Beauty and the Beast," "Finding Nemo," "Monsters, Inc." and "The Little Mermaid" in the format over the next two years. "Beauty and the Beast" will go more
Reuters ( 10/4/2011 3:00:58 PM -08:00 )

'Nemo,' 'Mermaid,' 'Beast' and 'Monsters' go 3-D
News Newsday > News Content Preview Newsday/Optimum Online ® subscribers click here for full access Not a Newsday or Optimum Online ® subscriber? Click here 'Nemo,' 'Mermaid,' 'Beast' and 'Monsters' go 3-D Published: October 4, 2011 3:51 PM By The more
Newsday (subscription) ( 10/4/2011 2:06:18 PM -08:00 )

'Lion King 3D' prompts Disney to re-release four more films in 3D
"Finding Nemo": Swimming again to a theater near you in 2012, and in 3D. (Pixar Animation Studios - Associated Press) "The Lion King 3D" — out today on Blu-ray after an extremely successful limited theatrical run — clearly convinced the more
Washington Post (blog) ( 10/4/2011 1:57:49 PM -08:00 )

Disney Sets Four 3-D Re-Releases After 'Lion King' Success
Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Walt Disney Co., which generated more than $79 million in US theaters after converting "The Lion King" to 3-D, will re-release four other animated features in the format. "Beauty and the Beast" will be reissued on Jan. more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 10/4/2011 1:43:30 PM -08:00 )

Disney favourites to make 3D return to theatres
After the success of The Lion King 3D, four Disney/Pixar classic movies are set to return. Given the nearly US$80-million reasons why The Lion King 3D was successful, Walt Disney Studios announced Tuesday that, beginning next year, four of the studio's more
National Post (blog) ( 10/4/2011 1:16:28 PM -08:00 )

After 'Lion King' success, Disney bringing 'Beauty,' 'Mermaid,' 'Monsters' and
Releaseing "The Lion King" back to the big screen in 3D and regular 2D was just supposed to be a marketing campaign to help sell the new BluRay edition. However, the movie has done so well at the box office that Disney has decided to bring some of its more
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) ( 10/4/2011 1:10:44 PM -08:00 )

"The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," "Finding Nemo" and "Monsters Inc
(CBS) Proving that box office success is the ultimate barometer in Hollywood, Disney is poised to re-release a handful of its classic animated features back into theaters in 3-D over the next two years, and it's all due to the very more
CBS News ( 10/4/2011 1:02:11 PM -08:00 )

'Mermaid,' 'Nemo' will soon swim into 3-D
Will "Little Mermaid" Ariel's tail thwack the screen? Can the cloud of bobbing jellyfish that sting "Finding Nemo's" Dory float out into the audience? Will the "Beast" as in "Beauty and the..." look even more terrifying in more
msnbc.com ( 10/4/2011 12:56:01 PM -08:00 )

Say It Ain't So, Walt! Disney Announces More 3D-Conversion Travesties
If you paid to see The Lion King 3D at a movie theater, this is your fault. Partly, anyway. Due to the huge box office receipts from the film — about $80 million in the US alone at the time of this writing — Disney has announced four more more
Wired News ( 10/4/2011 12:01:08 PM -08:00 )

'Nemo,' 'Mermaid,' 'Beast' and 'Monsters' go 3-D
AP , 10.04.11, 03:50 PM EDT LOS ANGELES -- "Finding Nemo," "The Little Mermaid" and two other animated Walt Disney tales are following "The Lion King" into 3-D mode on the big-screen. Disney ( DIS - news - people ) announced Tuesday that the 3-D more
Forbes ( 10/4/2011 12:00:54 PM -08:00 )

'Nemo,' 'Mermaid,' 'Beast' And 'Monsters' Go 3-D
by AP LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Finding Nemo," "The Little Mermaid" and two other animated Walt Disney tales are following "The Lion King" into 3-D mode on the big-screen. Disney announced Tuesday that the 3-D reissues will begin Jan. more
NPR ( 10/4/2011 11:58:06 AM -08:00 )

'Nemo,' 'Mermaid,' 'Beast' and 'Monsters' go 3-D
FILE - In this promotional photo released by Disney Pixar Animation, Dory, lower left, and Marlin, lower right, face an ocean full of perils in their efforts to rescue Nemo in this scene from Pixar Animation Studios :Finding Nemo. more
Seattle Post Intelligencer ( 10/4/2011 11:57:03 AM -08:00 )

'Nemo,' 'Mermaid,' 'Beast' and 'Monsters' Go 3-D
"Finding Nemo," ''The Little Mermaid" and two other animated Walt Disney tales are following "The Lion King" into 3-D mode on the big-screen. Disney announced Tuesday that the 3-D reissues will begin Jan. 13 with 1991's "Beauty and the Beast," the more
ABC News ( 10/4/2011 11:52:41 AM -08:00 )

Ay Caramba! Money talks for 'Simpsons' voices

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:39 PM PDT

Fox says canHomer and Bart Simpson characters of the television programme The Simpsons pose for film crews at the UK premiere of The Simpsons Movie at the O2, formally known as the Millennium Dome in London July 25, 2007. By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) more
Reuters India ( 10/4/2011 8:23:12 PM -08:00 )

Ay Caramba! Money talks for 'Simpsons' voices
20th Century Fox is squabbling over money with the voice cast of "The Simpsons" and threatening to pull the plug on the longest running sitcom in TV history at the end of this, the show's 23rd season. Citing rising production costs and more
Boston Herald ( 10/4/2011 8:01:07 PM -08:00 )

The Simpsons under threat as Fox demands 45% pay cut for cast
The Simpsons under threat as Fox demands 45% pay cut for castContract disputes could see an end to America's longest running comedy series - The Simpsons, as cast members are asked to take huge pay cuts. The future of animated TV comedy The Simpsons is up in the air after 20th Century Fox Television said it more
Sydney Morning Herald ( 10/4/2011 6:12:49 PM -08:00 )

Reported pay cuts could put 'The Simpsons' in danger in 23rd year
AP October 4, 2011 8:54PM NEW YORK — In its 23rd year on TV, "The Simpsons" could be on the endangered species list. The show's producer said Tuesday that the show can't continue under its current financial model. That follows a report that big pay more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 10/4/2011 5:55:29 PM -08:00 )

Fox TV threatens to axe Simpsons in pay row
The future of the long-running animated cartoon The Simpsons looked uncertain yesterday after 20th-Century Fox Television said it might drop the show when this season ends. After an unlikely two-decade pairing between the show's liberally minded more
The Independent ( 10/4/2011 5:30:10 PM -08:00 )

D'oh! 'Simpsons' may get axed over pay
DVerne Gay Newsday > Columnists > Verne Gay D'oh! 'Simpsons' may get axed over pay October 4, 2011 9:14 PM By VERNE GAY verne.gay@newsday.com A world without Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie? Or at least one without the 24th season of "The Simpsons? more
Newsday (subscription) ( 10/4/2011 5:22:09 PM -08:00 )

Doh! Homer's future under threat as Fox demands pay cuts
LOS ANGELES – The future of long-running animated television comedy The Simpsons appeared to be in doubt yesterday after 20th Century Fox Television said it could no longer afford to produce the show under its current business model. more
Irish Times ( 10/4/2011 5:19:15 PM -08:00 )

Take a pay cut or the show is over, The Simpsons execs tell stars
THE Simpsons could come to an abrupt end after 23 seasons after the show's cast was asked to take a 45 per cent pay cut. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Fox Television said it could no longer afford to produce The Simpsons under more
Herald Sun ( 10/4/2011 5:17:36 PM -08:00 )

Fox 'Cannot' Produce 'Simpsons' at Current Cost, Seeks New Terms
Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The Fox TV network is seeking to cut the pay of the actors who supply the voices for the long-running animated series "The Simpsons," saying it can't produce the show under the current financial arrangements. more
BusinessWeek ( 10/4/2011 5:02:36 PM -08:00 )

The Simpsons facing cancellation after actors' pay dispute
The Simpsons facing cancellation after actorsThe Simpsons, the cult US cartoon series, is facing the axe after the actors who work on the show refused to accept a major pay cut. Facing the axe? The Simpsons has been on the air for 23 years Photo: AP By Anita Singh, Showbusiness Editor The more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 10/4/2011 4:49:01 PM -08:00 )

People: Fox says 'Simpsons' is done if cast won't take huge pay cut
Ay, caramba! "The Simpsons" could be done after this season if negotiations between the animated show's voice-actors and Fox-TV don't improve. The Daily Beast website reported Tuesday that Fox honchos are demanding the cast take a 45 more
San Jose Mercury News ( 10/4/2011 4:29:43 PM -08:00 )

Salary dispute could end 'The Simpsons'
Salary dispute could end The actors who provide the voices for the long-running cartoon hit are at odds over a new contract with 20th Century Fox Television, which seeks to dramatically cut their mid-six-figure salaries as the show's ratings have tumbled. more
Los Angeles Times ( 10/4/2011 4:07:18 PM -08:00 )

The Simpsons threatened by Fox cost slashing
Homer Simpsons once observed, "[If] You don't like your job, you don't strike. You go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way." But what if your Mr. Burns-esuqe employer wants you more
Vancouver Sun ( 10/4/2011 4:03:07 PM -08:00 )

Pay row puts The Simpsons under threat
"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, left, shares a laugh with Yeardley Smith, who provides the voice of Lisa Simpson on the show, at a gala event in Beverley Hills, California. Source: AP FOX Television said it might cancel The Simpsons if a pay more
The Australian ( 10/4/2011 3:47:46 PM -08:00 )

Bart Simpson is facing pay cut
THE future of The Simpsons was in doubt last night after the cast were told they must take a massive pay cut. The stars who voice the hit cartoon — including Dan Castellaneta (Homer) and Nancy Cartwright (Bart) — are on about £5million a series. more
The Sun ( 10/4/2011 3:43:37 PM -08:00 )

The idea of a future without 'The Simpsons': Woo hoo or Boo-urns?
Before we get into a discussion about the news that after 23 years on the air, the future of The Simpsons is up in the air, let me tell you with full disclosure: I'm on a classic Simpsons trivia team. (Go Team Bake 'Em Away, Toys! more
Entertainment Weekly ( 10/4/2011 3:21:29 PM -08:00 )

It's all about the Doh! Fox says The Simpsons could be axed unless pay cuts
The future of The Simpsons hung in the balance last night over a pay row. The animated show is in danger of being axed by Rupert Murdoch-owned 20th Century Fox as part of massive cutbacks. more
Mirror.co.uk ( 10/4/2011 3:09:19 PM -08:00 )

Fox says can't afford more "Simpsons" without cuts
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The future of animated TV comedy "The Simpsons" was up in the air on Tuesday after 20th Century Fox Television said it could no longer afford to produce the show without a huge pay cut for its cast. more
Reuters Canada ( 10/4/2011 2:17:26 PM -08:00 )

"The Simpsons" might end over contract dispute
(CBS) Could we be saying goodbye to "The Simpsons" this spring? The Daily Beast is reporting that 20th Century Fox and the voice talent are butting heads over a new contract. "Fox is taking the position that unless they can cut the production costs more
CBS News ( 10/4/2011 1:05:56 PM -08:00 )

Pay row puts 'The Simpsons' under threat
Pay row puts WASHINGTON — Fox Television said Tuesday it might cancel "The Simpsons" if a pay dispute with voices behind the characters of the hit American cartoon series cannot be resolved. "Twenty-three seasons in, 'The Simpsons' is as creatively vibrant as ever more
AFP ( 10/4/2011 12:55:00 PM -08:00 )

Simon Cowell still expects 'X Factor' to get 20M viewers

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:39 PM PDT

Simon Cowell still expects "The X Factor's" biggest fan remains Simon Cowell, but he's going to need 19999999 more to hit his projected ratings numbers. Simon Cowell tells Access Hollywood he was misunderstood when he told a trade magazine he'd consider it a "disappointment" if more
msnbc.com ( 10/4/2011 7:44:20 PM -08:00 )

Simon Cowell: 'X Factor' Boot Camp Is 'Uncomfortable'
Simon Cowell: 'You really do feel what it's like to be a contestant on one of these shows,' he tells MTV News. By James Montgomery (@positivnegativ) , with reporting by Jim Cantiello (@jambajim) As if early episodes — and folks like Brian Bradley, 2Squar'd and that more
MTV.com ( 10/4/2011 2:38:01 PM -08:00 )

"X Factor" moves into demanding boot camp stage
"X Factor" moves into demanding boot camp stageNicole Scherzinger (L to R), Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Antonio Reid attend the world premiere of the television series ''The X Factor'' at the Arclight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, California September 14, 2011. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Almost 200 more
Reuters UK ( 10/4/2011 9:50:14 AM -08:00 )

"X Factor" moves into demanding boot camp stage
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Almost 200 acts survived their first encounters with Simon Cowell on "The X Factor", but this week's boot camp episodes of the TV singing contest will sort out the weak from the strong. "X Factor" creative director Brian more
Reuters Canada ( 10/4/2011 9:18:51 AM -08:00 )

Cowell regrets lofty 'X Factor' ratings projection
Cowell regrets lofty NEW YORK – Simon Cowell acknowledges that he regrets saying ratings less than 20 million for the US version of The X Factor would be a failure. Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell are judges on 'The X Factor. more
USA Today ( 10/4/2011 7:21:43 AM -08:00 )

'X Factor's' Simon Cowell says he regrets 20-million viewer prediction
Simon was just joking when he said 20 million! He jokes around a lot, see? (MARIO ANZUONI - REUTERS) Simon Cowell, the once mighty lion king of reality TV, now says that when he cockily told a trade publication that any audience under more
Washington Post (blog) ( 10/4/2011 6:56:45 AM -08:00 )

Simon Cowell regrets lofty 'X Factor' ratings projection
FILE - In this March 20, 2008 file photo, Simon Cowell attends the Details magazine Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Cowell admits he regrets saying ratings less than 20 million for the US version of "The X more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 10/4/2011 6:38:18 AM -08:00 )

Simon Cowell on 'X Factor' ratings: 'I'm not going to lie. I wanted 20 million
by AP Simon Cowell admits he regrets saying ratings less than 20 million for the US version of The X Factor would be a failure. The show's September debut earned 12.5 million viewers, which was less than the premiere of the comedy Modern Family, more
Entertainment Weekly ( 10/4/2011 6:29:31 AM -08:00 )

Simon Cowell regrets lofty "X Factor" ratings projection
(CBS) It's hard to believe that harsh critic Simon Cowell would ever be sorry -- let alone be humbled -- by something he said. But the former "American Idol" judge and "X Factor" creator, executive producer, and judge admitted that he might have bit more
CBS News ( 10/4/2011 6:14:47 AM -08:00 )

Simon Cowell backtracking on 'X Factor' high expectations: 'I'm kind of back
Simon Cowell backtracking on AP Simon Cowell initially said if 'X Factor' didn't get 20 million viewers, it would be a failure. NEW YORK -- Simon Cowell acknowledges that he regrets saying ratings less than 20 million for the US version of "The X Factor" would be a failure. more
New York Daily News ( 10/4/2011 6:06:03 AM -08:00 )

Cowell regrets ratings comment
Simon Cowell has admitted he regrets opening his "big mouth" to say he wanted 20 million viewers for the US version of The X Factor. Simon told Access Hollywood that he was misunderstood when he said it would be a "disappointment" if The X Factor more
The Press Association ( 10/4/2011 2:30:00 AM -08:00 )

Simon Cowell looks like he's under the X Factor USA pressure as he steps out
Simon Cowell looks like heBy Daily Mail Reporter It's been highly anticipated show that has already witnessed one sacking from the judging panel and several failed auditionees venting their anger towards him. So it's no surprise to see Simon Cowell feeling the strain just a few more
Daily Mail ( 10/4/2011 2:24:45 AM -08:00 )

As millions watch rejected teenagers break down in tears... Why I believe X
As millions watch rejected teenagers break down in tears... Why I believe XNow he tells us. Now, after he has taken Simon Cowell's shilling and driven teenagers to tears in the name of 'entertainment', finally X Factor judge Gary Barlow says what he must have known all along: 'Sixteen is just too young to be more
Daily Mail ( 10/3/2011 2:51:24 PM -08:00 )

Critics cold to Fil-Am Scherzinger
MANILA, Philippines -- American critics weren't too warm in welcoming new "X-Factor" judge Nicole Scherzinger, who replaced Cheryl Cole in a controversial decision that provided the Simon Cowell show an added dash of reality drama. more
Manila Bulletin ( 10/2/2011 6:08:01 PM -08:00 )

Jackson's next 'X Factor' performance expected this week
A "yes" vote from judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and LA Reid takes Lubbock singer to next round. By William Kerns Two weeks ago, Hannah Jackson — a Lubbock singer-songwriter and voice, piano and guitar instructor — competed on Fox more
LubbockOnline.com ( 10/4/2011 8:00:50 PM -08:00 )

Simon Cowell Takes A Ciggy Break, Holds His Breath For 'The X-Factor'
Resplendent in his snug v-neck sweater and flared jeans, Simon Cowell puffed proudly on a ciggy butt outside NBC Studios in New York City. Cowell has recently backtracked on a statement he so boldly made before his baby, The X-Factor premiered in more
Socialite Life ( 10/4/2011 6:14:52 PM -08:00 )

Are Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul Dating?
Though a quick Google search reveals more Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul fan fiction than one could ever possibly need, these X Factor judges (and longtime friends from their American Idol days) are strictly platonic. As inappropriate as ever, more
Wetpaint ( 10/4/2011 5:01:17 PM -08:00 )

SIMON COWELL'S REALITY CHECK
I'm not going to lie. I wanted 20m when we launched but now I'm kind of back in the real world By Daily Star Reporter SIMON Cowell has admitted he was "not living in the real world'' when he predicted that X Factor USA would get 20million viewers. more
Daily Star ( 10/4/2011 3:03:39 PM -08:00 )

Simon Cowell: 'X Factor USA audience is important'
The British judge revealed that he has learned his lesson from his days on American Idol, insisting thatThe X Factor does not favour certain contestants over others and instead allows the viewers to decide who they do or do not like. more
Digital Spy UK ( 10/4/2011 2:27:06 PM -08:00 )

Cowell and Reid: Only the Best Will Succeed on 'X Factor'
Cowell and Reid: Only the Best Will Succeed on "X Factor" judges Simon Cowell and LA Reid talked to "Extra" correspondent AJ Calloway about the contestant elimination process, as the fierce talent show narrows the competition. LA Reid explained, "I think we started out with 150 yeses. more
Extra TV ( 10/4/2011 1:38:27 PM -08:00 )

'Glee' recap: How do you solve a problem like Maria?

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:40 PM PDT

By Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger FOXSenior class president candidate Brittany (Heather Morris) inspires the electorate in tonight's episode of "Glee," "Asian F." If last week, we had Kurt revisiting self-doubt (or at least, resisting the idea of more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 10/4/2011 7:32:58 PM -08:00 )

'Glee' Recap: Asian F
By L'Oreal Thompson Apparently an A- is the equivalent of an Asian F. At least that's what I learned tonight on "Glee." In tonight's episode, Mike Chang's dad, Mike Chang Sr., reprimanded his son for getting an A- on a chemistry exam. more
Baltimore Sun ( 10/4/2011 5:52:15 PM -08:00 )

'Glee' Season 3, Episode 3, 'Asian F': TV Recap
Grading on a curve, this latest Glee episode would be graded an "Asian F," too — that is an "A-minus." Mike Chang, Sr. would not be too happy about that. But we all should be glad that "Glee's" sophomoric slumber last year has more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 10/4/2011 5:38:52 PM -08:00 )

'Glee': Amber Riley talks Mercedes' [SPOILER], and whether or not she's graduating
This week's episode of Glee, titled "Asian F," was a showcase for some of the series' most underused characters: Mike (Harry Shum Jr.), Emma (Jayma Mays), and especially Mercedes (Amber Riley). New Directions' powerhouse vocalist finally more
Entertainment Weekly (blog) ( 10/4/2011 5:01:46 PM -08:00 )

It's Meet the Parents Night on 'Glee'
Tonight's "Asian F" episode is full of revelations, as we come to see Mercedes and Mike Chang in a new light. We also get to meet Mike's parents as well as Emma's, and let's just say that so much becomes clear. The auditions for the school more
Entertainment Weekly ( 10/4/2011 3:00:43 PM -08:00 )

'Glee' Roars Into the World of Tiger Moms, Dads and Cubs
Count me among the legions of Asian American Gleeks who've been irritably waiting for show producers Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan to do something interesting with Harry Shum Jr.'s peripatetic footballer-turned-dance machine, more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 10/4/2011 8:00:48 AM -08:00 )

Tuesday on TV: "Glee" serves up its best episode in months
Glee (7 pm, Fox/Ch. 13) serves up its best episode in months - although, in typical "Glee" fashion, it's nowhere near perfect. It's great to see Harry Shum Jr. finally get a good storyline. In the episode, titled "Asian F," Mike Chang (Shum) gets an A- more
Salt Lake Tribune (blog) ( 10/4/2011 7:45:15 AM -08:00 )

Critic's Corner for Tuesday: 'Glee,' 'NCIS'
Critic•It's way too soon to say, as some have, that with tonight's episode, Glee (Fox, 8 ET/PT) is "back" — particularly since the moment one says that, the show tends to tumble back into some creative black hole. more
USA Today ( 10/3/2011 8:01:10 PM -08:00 )

'Glee' Covers Coldplay, Beyonce and 'Fame' (Audio)
By WSJ Staff Brittany (Heather Morris, C) leads a flash mob in the "Asian F" episode of "Glee." On the coming episode of "Glee," cast members take on songs from Beyonce, Coldplay and the musical movie "Fame." The new episode, titled "Asian F," features more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 10/3/2011 1:01:54 PM -08:00 )

Harry Shum Jr. Finds His Voice on 'Glee'
Harry Shum Jr. Finds His Voice on To the uninitiated, Harry Shum Jr. is jokingly known as the "Other Asian" on "Glee." He's been part of the hit show since the first season, joining the glee club as Mike Chang, the football player who can more
Billboard ( 10/3/2011 1:00:10 PM -08:00 )

'Glee' wants you back
That's the question they might be asking at Fox, where "Glee" (8 pm Tuesdays, Fox 29) returned two weeks ago for Season 3 to a considerably smaller audience than it had a year ago. The slide in the Nielsens for live and same-day viewing continued last more
Philadelphia Inquirer ( 10/3/2011 12:43:32 PM -08:00 )

Glee Recap October 4, 2011 "Asian F"
By Mufasa At the opening of the episode, Will finds Emma's secret stash of wedding magazines and confronts her. He is concerned that she's (at least somewhat) considering marriage when he has yet to meet her parents. In Principal Figgins's office, more
TVGrapevine.com ( 10/4/2011 7:57:31 PM -08:00 )

'Glee's' Mercedes moment: Rachel Berry never even saw her coming
"You give that skinny geranimal wearing a**-kisser everything. I've outgrown you. I've outgrown all of you." -- Mercedes Jones Mercedes (Amber Riley) has been singing in the shadow of Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) for two-plus seasons, more
Zap2it.com (blog) ( 10/4/2011 7:44:55 PM -08:00 )

'Glee': 03x03 'Asian F' Episode Recap
Tempers flared on Glee tonight, as Rachel (Lea Michele) and Mercedes (Amber Riley) compete for the role of Maria in McKinley's production of West Side Story. The role of Maria is double-cast so that both Mercedes and Rachel can play the part. more
Gather.com ( 10/4/2011 7:11:44 PM -08:00 )

'Glee' Recap: "Asian F"
The thing is, there are a lot of good things about Glee, and a lot of things that can make Glee even better, and you'll hear a lot of opinions from critics, fans, and naysayers about what exactly is good or bad Glee. But as of late, it seems as if more
Ology ( 10/4/2011 6:45:12 PM -08:00 )

'Glee' Recap: Mercedes Is Selfish For Not Sharing The Lead Role!
Mercedes threw away a chance to show how great she would be as Maria in 'West Side Story,' all because of her pride! After Mercedes (Amber Riley) and Rachel (Lea Michele) had a 'Maria-Off' on Glee, Coach Beiste (Dot Jones), Artie (Kevin McHale) and more
Hollywood Life ( 10/4/2011 6:33:35 PM -08:00 )

'Glee' Recap: 'Cool' Mike Chang Has the Mom We All Want (VIDEO)
The Glee producers promised us back story on some of our favorite but under-represented characters in Season 3. And boy did they bring it in the third episode. "Asian F" gave us a Mike Chang -- aka Harry Shum Jr. -- who doesn't just dance his ass off. more
The Stir ( 10/4/2011 6:23:02 PM -08:00 )

Glee-Cap: Asian F
The episode starts off with 'booty camp' on the stage rediscovering that Santana had rejoined Glee Club, under the radar of Sue Sylvester. Mercedes claims they the group is overworked, and Will still tries to push them even further, claiming that if more
Broadway World ( 10/4/2011 6:08:54 PM -08:00 )

'Glee' spoilers: Amber Riley clears up Mercedes pregnancy rumors
"Asian F" was a huge episode for a number of reasons. In addition to Mike Chang's breakout performance, viewers saw new drama for Will and Emma as well as between Mercedes and Rachel. But one of the most controversial parts of the show was the more
Examiner.com ( 10/4/2011 6:03:45 PM -08:00 )

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