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Reality TV

PHOTOS: The women of FOX’s Utopia

FOX’s reality TV social experiment Utopia is underway, and as with any other show of this kind (especially those on FOX), it takes a certain combination of personality and sex appeal in the cast to keep viewers checking back. The women of Utopia have plenty of both. Check out their pics and vital stats from FOX: ALSO SEE: FOX execs discuss Utopia How to get cast on FOX’s Utopia HEX VANISLES Don’t call her Katniss. Sure, hunter Hex Vanisles is “six feet of twisted steel and sex appeal,” but her primary game is to bring lessons from Utopia back to […]

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Animation

FXX airing The Simpsons music-themed marathon

It’s not up to its epic, 12-day marathon of the entire series that aired a few weeks back, but FXX’s latest stunt related to The Simpsons prizes quality over quantity, when it comes to episodes. A four-hour, eight-episode marathon devoted to standout music-themed episodes of the classic series will air Sept. 11 from 8pm-12am ET/PT on FXX. This marathon is airing in conjunction with the world premiere of the concert “The Simpsons Take the Bowl” that runs at the famed Hollywood Bowl Sept. 12-14. The episodes feature some of the music showcased in that concert. Episodes airing during the Sept. […]

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News & Current Events

TV coverage of President Obama ISIS address

President Barack Obama will address the nation on Sept. 10 at 9pm ET, from the State Floor of the White House. A release from the White House press secretary said that the president will “discuss with the American people the threat posed by ISIL and to lay out the United States’ strategy for degrading and ultimately destroying the terrorist group.” Press secretary Josh Ernst told reporters that the president is addressing the nation in primetime because he “believes this is a high national security priority.” ISIL [also known as ISIS, or Islamic State] has taken over parts of Iraq and […]

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Kids

Raising Asia Season 1 Finale Recap: No Going Back Now

Raising Asia Season 1 comes to a close tonight, we pick up a week before Asia’s big performance at Universal City Walk. Everyone can agree that it’s usually Kristie who is freaking out and micromanaging things as it gets closer to the time of a performance — or, you know, just in general. However, while at rehearsals with Anthony, it seems that the roles have really switched and Shawn is the one panicking. He’s worried things won’t be ready in time for the big day, which can’t happen since this performance is so critical for Asia’s career. In order to […]

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Drama

The Mysteries of Laura star Debra Messing: “Laura would never be wearing heels!”

She gained fame as goofy-glam decorator Grace Adler on NBC’s long-running Will & Grace, then turned earnest as lyricist Julia Houston in the network’s ill-fated Smash. Now, flame-haired funny woman Debra Messing is smashing in a role that hits closer to home. The divorced mother of preteen son Roman stars as frazzled soon-to-be-a-single-mom Detective Laura Diamond in the Peacock’s new dramedy The Mysteries of Laura, which premieres Wednesday, Sept. 17 after the America’s Got Talent finale. The series, created by Jeff Rake (Private Practice, Boston Legal), boasts a Castle-meets-Moonlighting feel, blending soapy murder mysteries with comical — and sometimes poignant […]

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Comedy

Jane The Virgin: New dramedy from The CW takes a fresh look at family

Jane the Virgin The CW Premieres: Oct. 13 Airs: Mondays at 9pm Who’s In It? Gina Rodriguez, Justin Baldoni, Brett Dier The CW is straying from its familiar supernatural and superhero shows by bringing the new dramedy Jane the Virgin into the mix. Jane centers on an ambitious, virginal young woman (Gina Rodriguez) who gets accidentally artificially inseminated with what turns out to be her boss’ child while at the doctor for a regular checkup. Based on a Venezuelan telenovela, The CW’s version puts its own spin on the original to make it more adaptable to an American audience. Explains […]

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Drama

Teen Wolf Season 4 Finale Recap: On The Run

Last night was the Teen Wolf Season 4 finale and while it was sad for many fans, the episode didn’t disappoint. It started off by showing Kira once again in the bottom of the dungeon. She spies a door which leads to a cave-like hallway, and as she’s walking through it, calling out for Scott, she gets a visit from Scott the berserker. He wrestles with her a bit before Kate shows up. Kira notices Scott’s tattoos on the arm of this berserker and demands answers from Kate. Kate explains that they’re in what’s known as the Temple of Smoking […]

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Drama

Andre Holland on The Knick: “I feel a really deep and personal connection with Algernon”

Andre Holland knew he was meant to play Dr. Algernon Edwards in the absorbing Cinemax drama The Knick from the moment the script landed in his hands. The problem? Holland was vacationing in Italy and had minutes to submit an audition tape if he wanted the part. So, much like his put-upon, resourceful character, Holland made magic with what he had. “My agents were like, ‘The producers are moving very fast with this and we need you to get something on tape right away!’”Holland laughs. “So I found a British couple who were also vacationing at the time and talked […]

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Sports

ESPN Monday Night Football 2014 schedule

The regular-season opener of Monday Night Football features two games on ESPN Monday, Sept. 8, beginning at 7pm ET. First up, the N.Y. Giants visit the Detroit Lions in Ford Field. The second game has the San Diego Chargers heading to University of Phoenix Stadium to take on the Arizona Cardinals. Complete ESPN Monday Night Football schedule below: ALSO SEE: CBS & NFL Network Thursday Night Football 2014 schedule 2014 NFL TV schedule ESPN Monday Night Football 2014 schedule All Times Eastern. WEEK 1 Monday, Sept. 8 N.Y. Giants at Detroit, 7:10pm (ESPN) San Diego at Arizona, 10:20pm (ESPN) WEEK […]

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Drama

Bonded by the band: Red Band Society on FOX is a family friendly charmer

Red Band Society FOX Premieres: Sept. 17 Airs: Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT From Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television, FOX’ unique new dramedy Red Band Society stars Academy Award-winning Octavia Spencer (The Help), Brothers & Sisters’ Dave Annable and a cast of fresh young faces in a funny, touching coming-of-age story that should appeal to all ages. Based on the award-winning Spanish series Polseres Vermelles — and bringing to mind The Breakfast Club — Red Band Society is narrated by comatose 12-year-old Charlie (Griffin Gluck, Private Practice), who observes his fellow patients in the pediatric ward of Ocean Park Hospital in Los […]