Fall TV Preview 2009: The Beautiful Life: TBL
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The Beautiful Life: TBL (CW)
Premiere: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 9-10 p.m.
Time-Slot Competition: Glee, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Modern Family, Cougar Town
Cast: Mischa Barton, Sara Paxton, Elle MacPherson, Ben Hollingsworth, Corbin Bleu, Nico Tortorella, Ashley Madekwe
Status: We've seen the presentation pilot (not the full version that airs next week).
Should you watch The Beautiful Life: TBL? Read on...
Fall TV Preview 2009: NCIS: Los Angeles
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NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS)
Premiere: Sept. 22, 9-10 p.m.
Time-Slot Competition: Melrose Place, Dancing With the Stars, The Biggest Loser
Cast: Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J, Linda Hunt, Peter Cambor, Adam Jamal Craig, Daniela Ruah
Status: We've seen the two NCIS crossover episodes and the first episode of the season.
The Biggest Loser: "It Was Relentless"
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We dare you not to cry during the season-eight premiere of The Biggest Loser. In fact, make that a double-dog-dare.
Goosebumps ran up and down our arms as we watched Tracey Yukich, 37, try to crawl to the finish line of the one-mile mark only to be taken away by medics. Our eyes welled up as Abby Rike, 35, told the tragic tale of losing her husband and two small children in a car crash.
If anyone dismissed The Biggest Loser as just another weight-loss show, think again. Now is the time to get into what is arguably one of the most emotional rollercoasters on reality TV today.
We chatted with tough-as-nails trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper today to find out what's in store for the new season, and we can tell you, they are taking no prisoners...
Is Neil Patrick Harris a Great Guest Judge Choice for American Idol?
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We love Neil Patrick Harris just as much as the next gal, but we can't help but wonder: Should American Idol leave the judging up to the true recording-industry professionals?
The How I Met Your Mother star is sitting at the judges table today for the Dallas auditions, a Fox rep confirmed to us.
And yes, we know NPH has succeeded on Broadway and has sung a tune or two elsewhere in his entertainment endeavors. But does that make him a great judge for this type of competition? Take our poll below to let us know what you think and then hit the comments with your arguments.
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Dancing With the Stars Announces Celeb-Dancer Pairings
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The newly announced cast of Dancing With the Stars season nine have held their tongues for the past week to not reveal who their dancing partners are. But the secrets are out now as ABC just unveiled the pairings for next season.
Is your favorite celebrity matched with your favorite dancer? Click in to see who's lined up with whom...
American Idol: Matt Giraud's Accidental Lip-Sync
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From unplanned lip-syncing to midnight rendezvous, American Idol's Matt Giraud dishes on life on the road, life onstage and what's to come next for the smooth singer.
"I'm finally feeling in the groove of things on the road," Matt tells us. "The performance part took a few to really get my thing going. Now it's more natural. I don't have to think about it, and I can improv a little bit here and there. And I still like my songs, which is good!"
That doesn't mean there haven't been a few bumps in the road...
The Biggest Loser's Fan Favorites Get a Second Chance
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Talk about gluttons for punishment!
Sixteen former contestants on NBC's The Biggest Loser are coming back for more heinous workouts at the hands of two of TV's toughest reality-show peeps: trainers Jillian Harris and Bob Harper.
Here's who will be competing for the $250,000 grand prize when the "second chances"-themed season eight debuts Sept. 15...
Jenna Dewan Moves Into Melrose Place
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Life's pretty good for Jenna Dewan these days.
She nabbed a hunky movie star, G.I. Joe's Channing Tatum, for a hubby last month. And now the dancer-turned-actress has found herself on one of the hottest new shows this season—Melrose Place.
Nicole Kidman Challenges Project Runway's All-Stars
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She looks great in a gown, walks fabulously on a red carpet and knows Christian Dior from Christian Lacroix. But can she handle such Project Runway all stars as the outspoken Jeffrey Sebelia and Santino Rice?
Lifetime says she can. Here's the deal...
Aaron Carter Is Oddsmakers' Pick to Win Dancing With the Stars
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The newly announced Dancing With the Stars celebs haven't even slipped on their dancing shoes yet, but Las Vegas oddsmakers are already ranking them from top to bottom...and their picks are quite surprising.
Pop singer and reality star Aaron Carter shockingly (?) comes in at No. 1, while former House majority leader Tom DeLay picks up the rear. See where the rest of the hopefuls fit in...
Kim Kardashian Confronts Football Star Over Tryst
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It's not what you think.
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is set to appear on Fox's new family sitcom Brothers in a scenario that sounds like it's ripped straight from the pages of the tabloids.
Here's what she's up to...
Mary J. Blige Judges Atlanta for American Idol
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R&B superstar Mary J. Blige will be the latest celebrity to sit at the judges table during this summer's auditions for season nine of American Idol.
Ryan Seacrest's radio show producer, NegativeNellie, tweeted the good news today: "Mary J Blige, guest idol judge in atlanta monday! Via @PeopleMag." A rep for American Idol has confirmed the news to us as well.
In case you haven't been keeping up, here's where we're at...
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