“Dating Naked” star sues after producers failed to blur her private parts
“I felt lied to, manipulated and used. I was horrified,” says Jessie Nizewitz, who was brought to tears after the July 31 episode showed her actually naked. She”s seeking $10 million.
Michigan town dumps military vehicle that John Oliver mocked
The sheriff of Saginaw, Michigan insists the decision to dump a 19-ton MRAP that was given to the department for free was made before it was mocked on “Last Week Tonight.” But the decision wasn”t announced until this week.
CBS boss Les Moonves takes the Ice Bucket Challenge, nominates wife Julie Chen to do the same live on “Big Brother”
Moonves also challenged the cast of “NCIS.” PLUS: Damon Lindelof takes the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Seth Meyers says “Late Night” will return with a revamped set, explains why a Weekend Update-like feature was scrapped
The blue curtain will be gone when Meyers returns to work in two weeks. Meyers also explains in an interview with Grantland”s Bill Simmons that he opted not to do a Weekend Update like desk because they couldn”t distinguish it enough from “SNL.” After six months of hosting a talk show, Meyers also tells of the difference between his new and old jobs, specifically how loose you have to be as a talk show host. Meyers also admits: “We are not a very viral show thus far.”
“SVU” books Hoda Kotb as herself, brings back Ron Rifkin
An episode titled “Producer”s Backend” will also feature “Smash”s” Brian D”Arcy James and more guest-stars.
“Parks and Rec” unveils its Season 6 gag reel
“This Gag Reel is incredibly profane. Please don”t watch it.”
“Mad Men” creator is the latest TV showrunner with a disappointing follow-up
Matthew Weiner”s movie directorial debut has been getting negative reviews. “The Sopranos”” David Chase, “The Wire”s” David Simon, “Deadwood”s” David Milch and even Joss Whedon also struggled in their follow-ups to their hit shows. PLUS: Weiner asked himself as “Mad Men” was ending, “Why am I so angry?”
“Downton Abbey” bans water bottles and designer underwear from the set
In fact, all things contemporary have been banned in wake of the water bottle fiasco.
“Doctor Who” getting a 10-minute behind-the-scenes spinoff
“Doctor Who Extra” will be shown online.
Watch tipsy “Revenge” stars in their blooper reel
Gabriel Mann is particularly good at chugging champagne.
Check out HBO”s “Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways” trailer
Dave Grohl”s music documentary series debuts Oct. 17.