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7 Questions With … Leo Howard of Kickin’ It

16- year-old star Leo Howard’s life is much like his show — kickin’. The Guinness Book of World Records certified that his directorial debut qualifies him as the youngest TV director ever. That episode of Kickin’ It, “Fight At the Museum” premieres tonight on Disney XD 8pmET/7pmCT. While talking about the episode, I asked Howard about himself and his interests and he revealed himself to be one of the most focused, energetic and overtly talented people with whom I’ve ever spoken. He must have limitless energy or his days must have 28 hours in them. Or both. 1) You’re at […]

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Reality TV

Naked and Afraid Recap: Season 3, Episode 1 Namibia

Oh Naked and Afraid, how I missed you and your totally loony participants! Honestly, who would willingly spend their vacation time roughing it in the buff? Thankfully, the good folks at Discovery and Naked and Afraid find these willing survivalist and point a few cameras at them for our entertainment. Let’s meet this week’s crazies… Lindsie Leitelt, age 30. Homeschooling mom of 2 from California. Lindsie does endurance races, enjoys hikes and camping. Her footage shows her mountain biking, so she has to be strong and possess the mental toughness of a competitor. She’s in great physical shape. She looks […]

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Action

Kickin’ It and Directin’ It

For four seasons, actor Leo Howard has starred as Jack on the Disney XD’s comedy, Kickin’ It. Now, 16 year-old Howard stepped behind the camera to direct an episode of the hit show, called “Fight At The Museum,” which airs Monday, June 30 at 8pmET/PT. We asked Leo about his career, what he thought of directing, and his fans. How did you get started in Martial Arts? I was 4 years old when I started martial arts. They let me into the dojo at a young age and I’ve been at it ever since. It’s just a passion of mine. […]

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Kids

Tonight, Zendaya Gets “Zapped”

Multitalented teen star Zendaya (Shake It Up, Dancing With the Stars) is excited to star in Disney Channel’s new original film, Zapped. She spoke to us during a break in rehearsals for her upcoming music tour. “I grew up watching Disney Channel,” she gushes. “I enjoy doing what I do and I enjoy who I do it with.” Zapped premieres June 27th at 8pm ET/PT, immediately before the premiere of Girl Meets World. In Zapped, 16-year-old Zoey Stevens’ chaotic life starts changing when a dog-training app on her smartphone begins to control the boys around her. Suddenly her boorish new […]

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Comedy

From “Boy Meets World” To Man

The buzz around Disney Channel’s new kid-com Girl Meets World has been feverish since the project was announced. Fans of its predecessor, Boy Meets World, are thrilled to revisit favorite characters Topanga (Danielle Fishel) and Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) and meet their family. “We’re really excited to bring our show and our vision back to TV and hopefully people will like it,” says Savage. The highly anticipated show premieres June 27th after the Disney Channel Original Movie, Zapped, staring teen sensation Zendaya. Read About Disney Channel’s Original Movie, Zapped What foods can’t Zendaya live without?  Find out in “7 Questions…” […]

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TV News & Program Updates

“Reckless” New Legal Drama Gets Steamy

Just in time for summer’s heat, CBS is launching a new drama about cops and lawyers… and sex. Now that I’ve got your attention, I’ll reveal that the catchphrase uttered again and again at a recent CBS press event for Reckless was “hot and steamy.” Officially, CBS calls Reckless, “A sultry legal drama set in Charleston, S.C., where a gorgeous Yankee litigator and a charming southern attorney must hide their intense mutual attraction as a police sex scandal threatens to tear the city apart.” Informally is pledges a show that will require a shower afterward. Creator and Executive Producer Dana […]

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Reality TV

Little Women: LA Recap, Episode 5, “Movin’ On Up”

Last week’s tease of a lady fight had my interest piqued all week. They may be little women, but they bring the BIG drama. And I was interested in seeing a fight that wasn’t centered on Christy. “Three days earlier” <- earlier than what???  I have no idea. Christy and Todd are on a diet. While Veggie Shopping, Christy reveals another Little Person problem: Reaching high things. After some gymnastic climbing, Christy gets a hard-earned cucumber. Christy reveals that despite her earlier concerns, she’s not pregnant. She’s relieved because she wants to be healthy and married before expanding her family. […]

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Documentary

OWN Premieres “Operation Change” Tonight

Tonight, OWN begins its 10-part documentary series, Operation Change, which follows philanthropists Bill and Tani Austin and their son Steven Sawalich, who are joined by celebrities as they tackle challenges facing the world today. The Austins are the founders of the Starkey Hearing Foundation, a nonprofit organization that gives free hearing aids to impoverished people around the world. Each week, the family travels to some of the world’s most remote, dangerous and poverty-stricken places, where they are joined by notable figures like President Bill Clinton, Sir Elton John, Harry Connick Jr. and Marlee Matlin. Throughout each episode, the team immerses […]

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Comedy

Jodi Long Shares Details Of Sullivan And Son, Season 3

For fans of TBS’ hilarious comedy, one might not expect tough-as-nails Ok Cha Sullivan to be known for her laugh. On the show, she has a difficult relationship with everyone and an opinion about everything.  But for the woman who plays the character her laugh is one thing you notice immediately. Jodi Long, who plays Ok Cha and I had a lovely chat while she made herself a cup of tea before heading into the set where Sullivan and Son is taping its third season. I asked Long if her cast mates were bawdy bar men and she unleashed her […]

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Reality TV

Naked And Afraid Poll: What Survival Item Would You Bring?

  On Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid, brave (and a little crazy) survivalists are dropped in a harsh environment armed only with a complete stranger, their survival skills and a single survival item each.  Choosing that one item can be what makes or breaks the entire Naked and Afraid experience and can be the key factor between success and failure. If you were on the show, what would you choose to bring along? Feel Free to use the comments section to suggest something new. Like Naked And Afraid? Check out these recaps: Episode 1: Peru, Episode 2:Madagascar, Episode 3: Fiji, […]