Barb Oates, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay talk White Collar Season 5 premiere

October 17, 2013 Barb Oates

White Collar season 5 premiere Thursday, Oct. 17 on USA: Thursday is the new night for USA Network’s hit series White Collar, which returns for it’s fifth season beginning Thursday, Oct. 17 at 9pmET/8pmCT. Series star Matt Bomer says that this season — at least for his character Neal — is all about “best intentions going awry.” A statement that leads back to last season’s cliffhanger that left FBI agent Peter Burke (DeKay) and conman-turned-consultant Neal Caffrey (Bomer) in one hot mess — where Peter was accused of murdering the senator, when really it was Neal’s father (Treat Williams) who […]

Gold Fever on Discovery traces California Gold Rush

October 11, 2013 Barb Oates

Gold Fever on Discovery Friday, Oct. 11 beginning at 9pm ET and Friday, Oct. 18 beginning at 9pm ET: Discovery just can’t get enough gold these days. In addition to its hit series Gold Rush, which makes it Season 4 return Oct. 25, the network is introducing a new four-part documentary miniseries titled Gold Fever. The documentary plays out as part documentary with narration and expert opinion, and part movie with elaborate sets, characters and a continued storyline. It’s an engrossing educational look at the California Gold Rush and how America was transformed from a fledgling nation into one of […]

Theresa Caputo names winners of Long Island Medium Tweet to Win contest

October 9, 2013 Barb Oates

So who exactly were the winners of Long Island Medium contest? TLC was for sure. The season premiere episode of the hit series Long Island Medium ranked #1 in all cable (excluding sports) among P2+ viewers, beating out Lifetime, Bravo and E! on Sunday night. Four lucky fans also were big winners in the series’ corresponding Long Island Medium Tweet to Win contest, winning a free trip to New York and a private reading with Theresa Caputo. Fans of Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo showed their love for the medium via Twitter during the Season 4 premiere on Sunday, Oct. […]

Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, KISS Monster World Tour on AXS TV

October 8, 2013 Barb Oates

Yep, you read that right – KISS Monster World Tour on AXS TV this Halloween! You can thank AXS TV for providing the music entertainment at your Halloween party this year, as this is going to be one major metal marathon. AXS TV is celebrating Halloween with a monster music marathon featuring concerts from some of the best in the heavy metal world. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 3:30pm ET, AXS TV will present 12 hours of continuous concert programming. On the lineup are concerts from KISS, Alice Cooper, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Papa Roach. The biggest […]

Win a reading with Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo in Tweet to Win event

October 3, 2013 Barb Oates

Get ready for your chance to win a reading with Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo during TLC’s live Long Island Medium Tweet to Win event on Sunday, Oct. 6 beginning at 9pm ET. So how exactly do you enter this Long Island Medium tweet to win sweepstakes? First, you’re going to need to sign up for a Twitter account. Based on all the letters and comments we get from viewers who are desperate to get on Theresa’s waiting list, I’m anticipating this will be a sought-after prize; however, I’m also anticipating many of Theresa’s fan base may not be all […]

Catching Up with “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star Terry Crews

October 1, 2013 Barb Oates

At a press conference this summer for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Andy Samberg joked about how his costar, Terry Crews, is always Mr. Sunshine on the set. “When you first meet him you are like, ‘This dude is full of s@#$,’” Sandberg told. “And after two days, you are like, ‘Oh, no. He’s just the most positive person.’’’ And, we couldn’t agree more — he’s one of the best things going for the series. The former NFL star turned TV actor (Everybody Hates Chris, Are We There Yet?) counts his blessings on a daily basis, literally. Here’s what he had to share. […]

Interview with MasterChef Junior judge Graham Elliot on working with kids

September 30, 2013 Barb Oates

Interview with MasterChef Junior judge Graham Elliot. Twenty-four kids ages 8 to 13 demonstrate their culinary smarts and passion for food in the “junior” version of FOX’s successful foodie series MasterChef — in MasterChef Junior airing Fridays at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot serve as judges in a format that is quite similar to what fans are familiar with. “It’s the exact same format — the same judges and really the same tone,” Elliot tells us. “We wanted to make sure we didn’t dumb it down. The only big difference is when they leave […]

Rebel Wilson new show, Super Fun Night, based on some real-life moments

September 27, 2013 Barb Oates

Rebel Wilson new show – Super Fun Night — comes to ABC on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 9:30pmET/PT. “I’m just a girl from the bush who is very, very lucky,” Rebel Wilson tells us. Luck may have a little to do with some of her success, but don’t let Wilson’s modesty fool you, as she’s truly one of the funniest females in the business today. From her hilariously creepy, touchy-feely sister/brother thing in Bridesmaids to a cappella great Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect, Americans can’t get enough of the Australian funny girl. ABC was quick to recognize the opportunity and […]

Secret Lives of the Super Rich airs on CNBC beginning tonight

September 25, 2013 Barb Oates

From the biggest home in America to luxury bunkers, CNBC’s new series Secret Lives of the Super Rich is a fascinating, jaw-dropping look at what money can buy. This is one rare open house you don’t want to miss, as Secret Lives of the Super Rich premieres tonight (Wed., Sept. 25) at 9pm ET/PT, with a new episode immediately following at 9:30pm ET/PT. The series will air Wednesdays on CNBC. CNBC wealth editor Robert Frank hosts the series, and introduces viewers to the homes and sometimes the owners. In the first episode, you’ll see America’s biggest home, which is just […]

What happened to Style network? Jerseylicious? Tia & Tamera?

September 23, 2013 Barb Oates

“What happened to Style network?” will be the question of the evening when Esquire Network officially takes over the the 15-year-old network on Monday, Sept. 23 at 9pm ET with the premiere of Esquire’s 80th. Still in question is whether new episodes of Giuliana & Bill, Jerseylicious, Big Rich Texas and Tia & Tamera will find a home on any of NBCU’s other networks. Some of the shows are expected to simply end their run, while a few will most likely be worked into schedules on E!, Bravo or Oxygen. UPDATE: Style Network TV to relaunch in Fall 2014! See […]