“House of Cards” boss talks about THAT scene
“That was always in the cards,” says creator Beau Willimon. PLUS: Analyzing that scene, should viewers have seen it coming?, “House of Cards” vs. Shakespeare, and what it was like binging through Season 2.
ABC Family cancels “Ravenswood”
The “Pretty Little Liars” spinoff is done after one season.
Rosie O’Donnell had stomach surgery to lose 40 pounds
“I did it to save my life,” says Rosie of her vertical gastric sleeve surgery, which came after she suffered a heart attack.
“American Idol” will have a 360-degree set for the live shows, plus 2 stages
The new set, to be unveiled next week, will also feature the judges in the middle of the room. PLUS: What it’s like to be “Idol’s” lawyer.
Donald Trump complains that NBC News stars don’t like him, even though he’s had a show on NBC
That’s according to a lengthy Buzzfeed profile: “It’s funny; I have a tremendous hit show on NBC, and the NBC guys…” he pauses to choose his words carefully. “Chuck Todd does not treat me nicely… Brian Williams is not someone who treats me well.” But, he hastens to add, “That”s his prerogative.”
Susan Sarandon’s daughter is pregnant — what about their NBC comedy pilot?
Sarandon and daughter Eva Amurri, who’s pregnant with her first child, signed up last October to co-star in “Growing Ivy.”
Is “True Detective” the new best show on TV?
The HBO miniseries is accomplishing something rare on television.
Billy Crystal pens a tribute to Sid Caesar
Crystal writes in the NY Times: “I became as enamored with Sid and company as I did with the Yankees, two great teams with charismatic stars, Mickey Mantle and Sid Caesar, both in their glorious primes. I grew to imitate Sid”s powerhouse approach to sketch comedy. His virtuoso abilities in language and mime were as seductive as hitting from both sides of the plate.”
“Top Chef Estrellas” is nothing like “Top Chef” — it’s more like a telenovela
In fact, the Telemundo competition features celebrities competing against each other for charity.
50 years ago, ABC debuted a show called “Valentine’s Day”
The comedy lasted just one year — and premiered not on Valentine’s Day, but in September.
Watch the first 2 episodes of “Mixology,” ABC’s new comedy from producer Ryan Seacrest
Debuting Feb. 26, “Mixology” tells the story of “One Bar. One Night. Ten people.”
Neil Patrick Harris’ reaction to the final “HIMYM” table read: “holy dang moly”
“Holy moly,” he adds. PLUS: See what other shows shot on the “HIMYM” stage, including “Dharma & Greg.”
CBS orders Nigel Lythgoe’s “In the Spotlight” performance reality show
The “So You Think You Can Dance” honcho is adapting the show from a Turkish format.
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” showed a building near Andy Samberg’s high school
The YMCA-PG&E Teen Center in Berkeley recently got a shout-out. It’s located nearby Berkeley High School, which has paid tribute to Samberg and his Lonely Island pals, who are all alums from the ’90s.
“Dance Mom” star sues Abby Lee Miller following their fight
Kelly Hyland wants $5 million after their “knock-down drag-out catfight.”
Lena Dunham tours Silicon Valley
The “Girls” star spent today visiting Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. PLUS: Andrew Rannells talks about his “Girls” return.
“The Daily Show’s” new head writer started as an intern, welcomed a baby on New Year’s Day
Tim Carvell talks about his new job. This is his third week due to paternity leave.
Inside the Paula Deen cruise
Gawker Caity Weaver investigated, and learned that the former Food Network star once had sex on a train.
Is binge-watching behind the recent anthology craze?
It’s easier to watch a show like “True Detective” when you know there is only going to be a limited number of episodes.
Christina Aguilera gets engaged to a former production assistant
“The Voice” star met her fiance on the set of “Burlesque.”
Matthew Perry: College speaker
The former “Friends” star will deliver a lecture at the University of South Florida about his battles with addiction.
Showtime accused of stealing “Ray Donovan”
Writer Brian A. Larsen has sued, claiming he pitched the network in 2011 on a show with a similar concept.
Lifetime is developing “The One,” a movie about the early life of Jesus Christ
The movie is set to focus on Jesus’ life starting as a teenager.
“Backstrom” finds a new leading lady for Rainn Wilson.
Genevieve Angelson replaces Mamie Gummer.
Kristen Bell got a hug on “Sesame Street”
Watch her with Abby Cadaby.
What “The Simpsons” sounds like in other countries
Listen to the Japanese Homer say D’oh. PLUS: Introducing Duff Beer energy drink.
Read a valentine tribute to “Tosh.0”
“If loving him is wrong, I don’t want to be right,” Hank Stuever writes of his “secret dirty love,” which gave a tepid review to five years ago.
Rob Lowe: NY Times book reviewer
The former “Parks and Rec” has penned a review of “Mad as Hell,” a new book about Paddy Chayefsky’s film “Network.”
“Little House on the Prairie” has been fully restored for its Blu-ray release
Check out the HD “Little House.”
Meet one of the new “Star Wars Rebels” characters
Ezra is a charismatic teenage con artist.
Tom Hardy signs on for a BBC2 series
“The Dark Knight Rises” has joined the cast of gangster drama “Peaky Blinders.”
See Zooey Deschanel with her “New Girl” stunt double
“Twins!”
“Downton Abbey’s” Lady Mary Crawley has proven to be more selfish than Hannah Horvath
“I wouldn’t go to Mary for a shoulder to cry on,” says Lara Zarum, “but I could listen to her passive-aggressive dinner banter all night.”
Cornell University student found inspiration in “Gilmore Girls” reruns
“Rory Gilmore helped me get to Cornell,” writes Olivia Tice.
A “Dr. Horrible” sequel will eventually be made when its creators are less busy
All the Whedons currently have too much work to tackle to work on the sequel to “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.”
“48 Hours” will show a 2-hour documentary Saturday about New Orleans marching bands
“The Whole Gritty City” will show how marching bands used for Mardi Gras help keep guys away from danger.