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Not so fast: Rush Hour TV series isn’t up to speed

March 31, 2016 Ryan Berenz

A TV series adapted from a popular film franchise has the benefit of brand recognition and a built-in audience. On the other hand, the TV project is saddled with its own set of expectations and inevitable comparisons to the films. In the case of Rush Hour on CBS, the movies leave their TV adaptation in the dust. Chris Tucker played wisecracking maverick detective Carter and Jackie Chan played straitlaced Hong Kong detective and martial arts expert Lee in three Rush Hour movies. Now CBS is reimagining the interracial buddy-cop action/comedy franchise in a new hourlong series starring relative newcomers Justin […]

WWE World Champ Paul Levesque on why NXT TakeOver: Dallas is a must-watch

March 31, 2016 Scott Fishman

Paul “Triple H” Levesque is the WWE World heavyweight champion and heading into a big main event Sunday against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 32. However, it’s easy to see the legendary performer is just as excited for NXT TakeOver: Dallas 10 p.m. ET Friday, April 1 on WWE Network from the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The executive vice president, talent, live events and creative will watch in awe, along with other rabid fans, as the developmental brand takes center stage. The NXT live network specials have a track record for raising the bar. Levesque is expecting much of the […]

Destination America unveils spooky new series and specials

March 31, 2016 StayTuned Staff

Destination America is turning ghastly. The network, now available in nearly 56 million homes, will unveil a new lineup Thursday that is heavy on series and specials about things that go bump in the night. Destination America is even turning October into the month-long “Ghostober” event, featuring returning series and documentaries with a spooky twist. The month-long “Ghostober” was inspired by the success of the channel’s Exorcism: Live! event. New shows include Ghosts of Shepherdstown follows local police in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, as they partner “with members of the paranormal community” to investigate the town’s unsolved mysteries. For more on this exclusive story, visit […]

Face Off Season 10 Episode 12 recap: Skull Island

March 31, 2016 Ruth Boulet

Face Off season 10 episode 12 sends the final 4 to Skull Island. It’s a cross-promotion for some new theme park at Universal Orlando. Whatever. What follows is an extended commercial for this new theme park – opening Summer 2016! So the actual challenge is to take a creature from Skull Island: Reign of Kong and imagine how that creature would evolve into an intelligent species. Mel is second-guessing herself. Again. She comments on how this is the worst time to be second-guessing herself. But Mel, you’ve been doing it THE ENTIRE SEASON! Why stop now? Walter is freaking […]

Empire Season 2 Episode 11 Recap: Life, Death and Business

March 30, 2016 StayTuned Staff

With Lucious losing the Empire to Mimi and Hakeem going against his own father by siding with Camilla, there are high expectations for the Season 2 return of Empire. We last saw Rhonda as she was pushed down the stairs in her new home — the one that Lucious so willingly paid for. Since Anika is pregnant with Hakeem’s secret misfit child, it would seem that Anika is at the top of the suspect list for who’s responsible. Jealousy is one ugly monster. Rhonda is left crawling on the floor to get her phone and call for help. She doesn’t get a […]

WWE Total Divas Season 5 Episode 11: Clothes Quarters

March 29, 2016 Scott Fishman

Brie and Nikki want to expand the Bella empire with a bra and panty line this week on WWE Total Divas. Their vision is for birdiebee to be geared to women empowerment and giving back. Nikki is in her element here. They set up some meetings to create a business plan. This includes Daymond John, CEO of FUBU and investor on ABC’s Shark Tank. Nikki wants to get input and involvement from the outside. Brie’s wants to be more hands-on with it, fearing someone looking to invest would want to take over. She is thinking Etsy. Nikki sees the bigger […]

Bigger In Texas: WrestleMania 32 could be a record-breaker

March 29, 2016 Scott Fishman

WWE is pulling out all the stops to make WrestleMania 32 the biggest in its “show of shows” history. Since 1985’s inaugural event, raising the bar has always been the mindset heading into the Super Bowl of sports entertainment. However, Vince McMahon and company are especially motivated this year by the potential to break an indoor attendance record at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. “While I can’t give away any specifics, if you think Vince McMahon isn’t putting together the most loaded, spectacular, surprising card that we have ever had, then you have another thing coming,” says McMahon’s daughter Stephanie, […]

Oxygen’s Like a Boss: Could you handle the ATL’s top power players?

March 29, 2016 Ryan Berenz

Behind every successful business magnate, there’s a personal assistant tirelessly taking phone calls, making appointments, arranging travel, hunting for houses, cleaning cars, fetching coffee and everything in between. Oxygen’s new docuseries Like a Boss goes into the worlds of four personal assistants working for some of Atlanta’s top power players: Nick Cannon (America’s Got Talent), real-estate agent Blair Myers, radio personality Big Tigger, and music exec Abou “Bu” Thiam. Cannon’s assistant, Amber Grimes, hopes to be a force in show business in her own right, but first she has to handle the many day-to-day demands of her boss. “I’m trying […]

James Corden celebrates Late Late Show anniversary with Carpool Karaoke primetime special

March 29, 2016 Ryan Berenz

ALSO SEE: The Late Late Show host James Corden charms James Corden celebrates a year as host of The Late Late Show with The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special on CBS Tuesday, March 29, at 10pm ET/PT. This special features some of Corden’s favorite moments from hosting the show, and highlights the best “Carpool Karaoke” segments from the show, including Adele and Elton John, and a brand-new singalong ride with Jennifer Lopez. “I have loved every minute of hosting The Late Late Show. It’s been an incredible year,” says Corden. “I look forward to this hour on primetime […]

Bates Motel Season 4, Episode 4 “Lights of Winter”

March 29, 2016 Karen Ruud

Here’s what happened on the Bates Motel Season 4, Episode 4 “Lights of Winter” After Norma convinces Norman to commit himself he rats her out to his psychiatrist, Dr. Edwards, telling him that it is really Norma who’s crazy and killing people. Feeling this confession is enough to get him released from Pineview, Norman is determined to figure out a way to make a private phone call. With the help of his new buddy Julian, Norman calls Dylan to warn him about the truth of “mother” and asks him to keep a watchful eye over her until he gets home. […]