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Meet the Dads of Single Dad Seeking on TLC

May 7, 2016 Lori Acken

TLC is celebrating Mother’s Day with dads — a quintet of single fathers looking for ladies who will love their kids as much as they do. And love them, too. The net’s new series Single Dad Seeking features the diverse dads taking a shot at love with women who want to be moms but haven’t found the right man to make it so. Getting to know one another via months of phone calls, video chats, text and email, the matchmaker-paired couples finally agree to take the next step, moving in together for a trial run at their happily ever after. Meet the seekers: Jason […]

OutDaughtered on TLC: Danielle Busby on bringing up five babies and a big girl!

May 6, 2016 Lori Acken

OutDaughtered stars Danielle and Adam Busby always knew they were meant to be parents. Both adored children, kids loved them right back, and Danielle dreamed of being a stay-at-home mom with her own large and loving brood. So the Louisiana-born couple were stunned to discover they had problems conceiving. A year of fertility treatments resulted in a beautiful daughter they called Blayke, and, three years later, Danielle and Adam decided to take one more shot at expanding their family. Embarking on the same fertility regiment that brought her little Blayke, Danielle became pregnant just two months later. And so began an adventure even the baby-loving Busbys could […]

Sue Aikens talks Life Below Zero Season 4 and reclaiming her life after injury

April 7, 2016 Lori Acken

Sue Aikens is one tough cookie on National Geographic Channel’s Emmy-nominated hit, Life Below Zero — risking her life and sometimes ruining her body to maintain the solitary Alaskan lifestyle she loves at her Kavik River Camp 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle. But you’d be hard pressed to find a more charming coffee date and conversationalist when Aikens does venture down from the 49th state, which she did to take part in a January press tour. I found her relaxing with a pair of the show’s producers in a Pasadena hotel restaurant, enjoying her time in the warmer climes — and greeting reporters she […]

A Snaky Business: Meet Venom Hunters’ Brian Barczyk

March 9, 2016 Barb Oates

So I’ve officially been invited on a snake hunt. Yeah, I took a polite pass. While the slithery serpents are beyond fascinating, getting up and close and personal in the wild is not my idea of a good time. Venom Hunters‘ Brian Barczyk is one serious snake lover. The reptile expert and advocate has over 30,000 snakes of his own and stars in Discovery’s new series Venom Hunters (airing Wednesdays at 10pmET). As the owner of BHB Reptiles and producer of SnakeBytesTV, he shares his passion and knowledge of the species as one of four snake hunting outfits profiled in […]

Scott Foley, Katey Sagal on new season of Who Do You Think You Are?

March 3, 2016 Lori Acken

A new season of Who Do You Think You Are? premieres Sunday, April 3 at 9/8 CT on TLC. Is there a scandal in Scott Foley’s past? What gentle people can claim Katey Sagal among their own? Is Brat Packer Molly Ringwald really Swedish royalty? These celebs and others delve into the secrets hidden in the branches of their family trees during a new spring season of TLC’s popular genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? The series, executive produced by Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky and sponsored by Ancestry, has already connected a host of famous folks — including Jim Parsons, Bryan […]

Interview With Teen Designer Maya Penn

February 17, 2016 Kellie Freeze

Maya Penn is amazing. That’s the impression I got of the young artist/designer/animator/philanthropist after we chatted about her latest honor. Maya is one of four inspiring teens chosen my Sprout to profile as part of the preschool network’s celebration Black History Month. In each profile, a talented teen is paired with a famous historical figure with a similar area of expertise. Maya was paired with Elizabeth Keckley, a designer who became the preferred designer and trusted friend of First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln. Check out Maya and Elizabeth’s feature here!! Maya started her eco-friendly fashion company, Maya’s Ideas, at the age […]

Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta features its first transgender bride Friday on TLC

January 13, 2016 Lori Acken

Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta will feature the series’ first transgender bride-to-be this Friday at 9/8CT on TLC. Precious Davis, an award-winning diversity expert, social justice facilitator and performance artist who currently serves as the assistant director of diversity recruitment initiatives for Columbia College in Chicago — the first woman of color to hold the position — arrives at Bridals by Lori with a challenge for Robin, Lori and Monte. In the episode, the classically beautiful Precious seeks the perfect gown for her 1,000-guest, royalty-themed wedding at the University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Chapel. With her “chosen family” members Kenneth and Chadwick in tow, Precious hopes […]

It’s A Love Boat Reunion on Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family!

December 2, 2015 Kellie Freeze

On Thursday, Home & Family, Hallmark Channel’s daily talk and lifestyle program, is gathering the cast of another classic TV series for an unforgettable reunion. On Thursday, the cast of The Love Boat will gather to relive old memories, catch fans up on their current lives and help Home & Family’s experts make some holiday favorites. Setting a course for adventure the reunion are (clockwise from left): Jill Whelan (Vicki), Bernie Kopell (Doc),Gavin MacLeod (Captain Stubing), Fred Grandy (Gopher),Cynthia Lauren Tewes (Julie) and Lange (Isaac). Charo and Jack Jones will also join the special reunion. The Love Boat has one of […]

Leah Remini talks Scientology, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes on tonight’s 20/20

October 30, 2015 Lori Acken

Actress turned memoirist Leah Remini will talk about her new book, Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology — and the dramatic end to her 30-year association with the Church of Scientology — tonight on ABC’s 20/20. Remini’s hourlong interview with ABC News anchor Dan Harris premieres at 10/9CT on ABC. In a promo clip released by the network, she is candid about the personal impact of turning her back on the Church she joined with her family when she was young. “The decision to leave is you are giving up everything you have worked for your whole life; I feel that people need to understand that this has […]

Sharon Osbourne as Sia?! The Talk hosts channel pop stars for Halloween!

October 29, 2015 Lori Acken

If you’ve ever wondered what Julie Chen would look like in Madonna’s bullet-bra bustier, or maybe Aisha Tyler in Beyonce’s iconic, single-sleeved black leotard (and if you haven’t, well, you probably are now) this will be a very Happy Halloween, indeed. In honor of the costume-centric holiday, the CBS afternoon gabfest The Talk will morph into The Sing, as the hosts transform themselves into their favorite pop stars and throw down in a lip sync battle hosted by Joey Fatone. • RELATED: Halloween Programming 2015 The special episode airs Friday, Oct. 30 at 2pm ET and 1pm CT and PT on the CBS […]