Dough! "Simpsons" cast gets a hefty raise
The standoff between "The Simpsons" voice cast and series producer 20th Century Fox TV is over.
After months of negotiations, the cast of Fox's long-running animated series reached a new four-year deal with the studio during the weekend.
Under the pact, the top actors will be paid nearly $400,000 per episode. While this is lower than the reported $500,000 the cast originally sought, it remains a significant increase from their current paychecks of about $300,000 an episode. (By contrast, Charlie Sheen
Video: “American Idol” Gang on “Larry King Live”
Paula, Simon, Randy and Ryan on Monday’s “Larry King Live” to promote Wednesday’s “Idol Gives Back 2008.”
It’s Official: Jimmy Fallon Is Next for ‘Late Night’
NBC has scheduled a news conference for Monday to make an announcement about its late-night lineup that has been in the works for 18 months and has been all but formalized since February: Jimmy Fallon, the former cast member of “Saturday Night Live,” is to be named the third host — after David Letterman and Conan O’Brien — of NBC’s “Late Night” talk show.
The expectation that Mr. Fallon would get the job (likely to begin in June of 2009) and that he would be introduced on the day NBC make
We have a final two, but Fantasia dominates “Idol” buzz
It was supposed to be Syesha’s night. After all, it was the axed Floridian’s last chance to shine on “American Idol” after a meteoric rise to third place that no one expected.
But here we are, the top two “American Idol” finalists decided after four intense months, and yet the buzz following Wednesday night’s elimination show centered not around the impending David showdown, or on the ouster of Syesha Mercado, but an over-the-top performance by an “Idol” winner from four years ago.
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Knowles Updates: Beyonce & Jay-Z Hitting Oprah’s Couch?
Word has it that newlyweds Jay-Z and Beyonce may be two of Oprah’s upcoming guests…together. Sources are buzzing that the couple is in talks to hit Lady O’s couch together some time in the near future. I literally am about to die of anxiety at just the thought. And if these two were to ever speak on their relationship in more detail than they ever have, Oprah’s couch would be the place to do it.
But I have a feeling this tidbit is a bit far fetched simply because Oprah has only had 3 rappers on
On the Scene: The Paula Abdul 'Idol' gaffe heard 'cross the nation
Simon Cowell called tonight's episode of American Idol "officially the strangest show we've ever done," and I don't know about y'all, but from where I sat inside the Idol studios at CBS Television City, I'd say Simon was referring to that glorious moment when, halfway through the show, Paula Abdul critiqued both of Jason Castro's songs after he'd sung only one.
Let's take a quick step back. With the final five contestants each cramming two Neil Diamond tunes into the hour-long production, it was indeed a
Cher & Tina Turner Talk Age with Oprah: 'It Sucks'
Two divas, no waiting – Cher and Tina Turner chat with Oprah Winfrey in Las Vegas for an edition of the Oprah Winfrey Show set to air Thursday.
As already revealed, Cher, 61, admits to Winfrey that she had a crush on Tom Cruise, 45, back in the '80s.
Among her topics, Turner, 68, announces her plan to launch her first concert tour in eight years, starting Oct. 1 in Kansas City, Mo., and continuing with about three dozen shows in North America before she heads on in Europe and other international d
Oprah: Before Wedding, Mariah Carey Got a "Mrs. Cannon" Tattoo
Mariah Carey knew all along that she was going to wed Nick Cannon, says pal Oprah Winfrey.
Before she tied the knot, Winfrey said that Carey had the words "Mrs. Cannon" tattooed on her back.
Winfrey dished about the shocking wedding on her talk show Wednesday.
Her pal Gayle King also appeared, via satellite, and recalled an interview she had with Carey a week before the April 30 ceremony.
King said that Carey told her, "I do have somebody, but I can't tell you who it is." When pressed, Carey fi
Watch The Crüe’s Appearance on The David Letterman Show RIGHT HERE!
CHECK OUT THE CRÜE'S APPEARANCE ON THE David Letterman SHOW PLUS BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE OF THEIR HUGE ENTRANCE!
Paula Abdul on Ousted Jason Castro: "It Was Time for Him to Go"
Dread-locked Jason Castro was sent home on Wednesday's American Idol.
"I think that Jason Castro kind of hit his wall," judge Paula Abdul told Entertainment Tonight after the show. "He lacks that professionalism and that experience."
Castro, 20, famously forgot some of the lyrics to Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" on Tuesday, prompting Simon Cowell to declare, "Jason, pack your suitcase!"
Added Abdul: "It's humbling when you forget the words, but you have to bring the song back, and his lack of ex
Don’t Miss Kelly Clarkson on Oprah Today!
TUNE IN TODAY TO SEE Kelly Clarkson CHAT WITH Oprah AND PERFORM "BECAUSE OF YOU" WITH Reba McEntire ON THE Oprah Winfrey SHOW 4pm/ABC
Charlie and Brooke: Kids Are the 'Next Step'
Newlyweds Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller are eager to take what Mueller calls "the next step": starting a family.
Although the couple are knocking down reports that they're already expecting, Sheen, 42, tells Extra: "Doesn't mean it's not part of the plan. It's just not happening as we speak."
And how extensive is that plan?
"Hopefully triplets!" says Mueller, 30. "Could you imagine if I really had triplets? He'd be like, 'Whoa!'"
Sheen and Mueller exchanged vows in front of about 60 close
Video: Lewis Black - American Idol vs. High School
Lewis introduces us to the particular evils of American Idol and high school.
VIDEO: Judge Simon Cowell to Idol's Jason Castro: "Pack Your Suitcase"
Don't expect to see much more of contestant Jason Castro on American Idol, says judge Simon Cowell.
The dreadlocked singer, 20, forgot the lyrics to Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" on Tuesday's show.
Snapped Cowell: "Jason, I'd pack your suitcase!"
Even Castro confessed, "I lost some lines in there - that's kinda' bad."
A source tells Usmagazine.com Castro was "shaken up" while performing the Dylan tune because Cowell "had his hand over his face" and kept sighing when he performed his first num
The ANIMAL in ME...
TWO amazing things are going down today!!Motley Crue is performing on The David Letterman ShowANDTheir new album "Saints of Los Angeles" is out today!! Fuck yeah!!! I guess, without sounding like a fuckin' commercial, this is the first time in a relationship where I can honestly say I'm SO proud and stoked for my other half! It's been one hell of a ride watching Nikki work his ass off putting together, not only the album, but the tour as well (Crue Fest). I know what it's like to have a lot on my plate,
Oprah Winfrey "Euphoric" Over Barack Obama Clinching Nomination
Oprah Winfrey says she is "euphoric" over Barack Obama clinching the Democratic presidential nomination.
"I've been doing the happy dance all day," she tells Entertainment Tonight.
Winfrey, 54, has been a staunch supporter of Obama from the beginning of his campaign.
"I'm so proud of Barack and [his wife and upcoming View co-host] Michelle Obama and what this means for all of us ... the new possibilities for our country," Winfrey says.
VIDEO: Judge Simon Cowell to Idol's Jason Castro: "Pack Your Suitcase"
Don't expect to see much more of contestant Jason Castro on American Idol, says judge Simon Cowell.
The dreadlocked singer, 20, forgot the lyrics to Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" on Tuesday's show.
Snapped Cowell: "Jason, I'd pack your suitcase!"
Even Castro confessed, "I lost some lines in there - that's kinda' bad."
A source tells Usmagazine.com Castro was "shaken up" while performing the Dylan tune because Cowell "had his hand over his face" and kept sighing when he performed his first num
TV review: 'Canterbury's Law'
For those of us who consider the tough-talking dame battling fear and other demons to be among America's most valuable natural resources, it's been a pretty good year for television.
First there was the return of "The Closer" and Kyra Sedgwick's personally fragile but professionally tough homicide detective. TNT also gave us "Saving Grace," Holly Hunter as another dogged detective with personal issues, though these were more along the hard-bitten sex-booze-and-cigarettes line. Over at FX, Glenn Close and
Nigel Lythgoe: "David Cook Needs a Personality"
If you thought Simon Cowell was blunt, how about this?
The Idol judge has nothing on his boss Nigel Lythgoe, who told OK! that this year’s winner David Cook could be as big as AI alum Daughtry – but only if he gets some personality.
The exec producer also revealed for the first time that the smash hit show had a run-in with the White House earlier this year over the President’s appearance on the Idol Gives Back special!
And he told us about his bizarre plans to turn America second biggest sho
NY Times review: The Love Guru "downright antifunny"
Back in the ’90s, they should be told, Mr. Myers was without peer in a challenging and intensely competitive pursuit: the manufacture of comical catchphrases that, while not especially funny in themselves, would call forth peals of knowing laughter when repeated out of context.
Party on, Garth! Touch my monkey! Groovy, baby, groovy! I’ve got shpilkes in my geneckteckessoink! He had a million of them, or at least a half dozen. But to judge from “The Love Guru,” a new feature film directed by Marco
Denise Richards on Reality Show: "I'm in a No-Win Situation"
Denise Richards says she is in a "no-win situation" with her upcoming reality show.
"If I have my kids on my show, I'm exploiting them," the actress says in the June issue of Redbook. "If I don't, people will think I'm not a hands on mom – That's why it's very important to me that the girls are part of it."
Richards has been criticized by ex Charlie Sheen and his fiancee Brooke Mueller for including her daughters with Sheen – Sam, 3, and Lola, 2 – in her reality show.
"Charlie and I both thin
The Closer Exclusive: Is Starsky a Killer?
And if he is, does Hutch know?
Sources tell me exclusively that Paul Michael Glaser has been tapped to guest-star on TNT's The Closer this season, appearing in the July 21 episode.
The set-up: When a recently paroled murderer is found dead in an alley, the parents of the girl he previously killed wind up in Brenda Leigh's sights. Glaser plays the dad, while Amy Aquino (aka ER's Dr. Janet Coburn) is the mom.
The Closer, of course, is known for enlisting some of the best (if not "garden variety") gue
"Idol" fans see Archuleta winning: E-Poll/Reuters
"American Idol" fans say baby-faced crooner David Archuleta will win the No. 1 television show's current competition, even though they picked rival David Cook as the most talented performer, an E-Poll/Reuters survey found.
As the top-rated U.S. TV talent show entered one of its most-watched weeks when it hopes to raise $100 million for charity on its "Idol Gives Back" program, fans were showing plenty of love for the two Davids.
Archuleta, a 17-year-old native of Utah, was voted the likely winner by 4
The Closer's "Power"-ful New Season
I have just have one question for you Closer fans out there: How is Brenda Leigh going to get through her job without sugar! I know she's handling it, sort of, by laying off the chocolate, but how strong is her will power? OK, if it were me, I would pick Fritz (Jon Tenney) and the possibility of motherhood over HoHos and Ding Dongs, but that's me. Brenda — well — could sugar win out?
Let's rewind for a second: Last season's theme was all about "family", and Brenda sure had a lot of family time last y
Friel: 'I snubbed Cowell record deal'
Anna Friel has revealed that she turned down the chance to be signed by Simon Cowell's record label.
The Pushing Daisies actress said that she snubbed the multi-million offer to focus on her thespian career.
"I was perfect fodder but had set my goal on acting," she told The Sun. "I met Simon six years later, in New York, and he said it was the smartest thing I ever did."
The former Brookside star also revealed that she met ex-boyfriend Robbie Williams in America recently.
She commented: "It was
