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Mega Grand Supreme! Toddlers and Tiaras will return to TLC

July 20, 2016 Lori Acken

Toddlers and Tiaras — a.k.a. the show that brought us Honey Boo Boo, child — is coming back to TLC next month. In an all-new, 13-episode season, the reality train wreck about tots in cupcake dresses and more makeup than I wear in a year and their fame-seeking mothers will introduce audiences to more pampered princess-wannabes and show how the pageant circuit has evolved in recent years. If you’re wondering what exactly that might entail, the press release reveals that the spray tans and teeth-perfecting flippers of yore have given way to  “luxurious beauty treatments and private jets” plus “relaxation exercises and acting classes” […]

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Competition

We Mine the Mind of Simon Cowell as America’s Got Talent Narrows the Field

July 19, 2016 Lori Acken

Let’s just get this out of the way right now: Yes, Simon Cowell genuinely is the kindhearted, quick-to-grin guy you see on the current season of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, which launches its live shows on Tuesday, July 26. We’ll swear to it. Credit the joy of being dad to adorable toddler Eric. And being freed from the laser focus on bolstering his record label via the global Idol and X-Factor franchises Cowell also helped create. But mostly, says the charming Brit, watching an endless parade of good people do entertaining things makes him feel like a kid at the carnival […]

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Ring of Honor’s Matt Sydal: It’s a fun time to be a pro wrestler and fan

July 18, 2016 Scott Fishman

Since exiting WWE, Matt Sydal says his love for pro wrestling has grown even stronger. There was a reason why he added the “Reborn” to his name. The 33-year-old has enjoyed competing around the world. Through his travels, the New Japan Pro Wrestling and Ring of Honor star is getting a bird’s-eye view to the present and future of the business. “What is exciting is seeing the energy building on the grassroots level,” he said, coming off a recent trip to England for Revolution Pro Wrestling and 4 Front Wrestling. “I can really feel the upswing of wrestling. I can feel it when […]

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Movies

On Demand DVD New Releases: July 18-24

July 18, 2016 Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases: July 18-24 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice When two of the world’s biggest superheroes are at war with each other, the villainous Lex Luthor plots something nefarious, putting mankind in greater danger than it has ever known before. Can Superman and Batman set aside their differences and work together to save us? Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams (PG-13, 2:31) 7/19 Equals Nia (Kristen Stewart) and Silas (Nicholas Hoult) begin a forbidden and passionate romance in a futuristic society where emotions have been outlawed, leading them to attempt a dangerous escape. (PG-13, 1:41) 7/22 Available […]

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Recap: Naked and Afraid XL Episode 2, “Man on Fire”

July 18, 2016 Kellie Freeze

After four days in South Africa, eleven brave souls remain on the 40-day survival challenge. Carrie Booze tapped out on the fourth day — a bit shell-shocked by the wildness of Africa. But while she is the first to leave, we know that she won’t be the last. Last week, viewers were surprised when Stacey and Jake ganged up on teammate Clarence for refusing to drink from their sketchy water source and eat the food. Clarence isn’t my favorite Naked and Afraid contestant, but I agree that Stacey got really harsh really fast. Clarence has a different survival mentality then […]