Give “Homeland” credit for doing what it had to do
The Showtime series may have just alienated its biggest fans, says James Poniewozik, “and there’s no guarantee they’ll come back for a show about–who? what?” The writers had painted themselves into a corner, he says, and “‘Homeland’ and Showtime deserve credit for doing what the story called for.” PLUS: This was long overdue, “The Star” didn’t redeem Season 3, Where does “Homeland” go from here?, why you should stick with “Homeland,” and why it’s time to ditch “Homeland.”
“Family Guy” reveals Brian’s fate
Is the dog still dead?
Are these the 3 black female “SNL” finalists?
According to the NY Daily News, Sasheer Zamata, Natasha Rothwell, and Kerry Coddett — who has publicly slammed “SNL” for its lack of diversity — are the three remaining hopefuls.
Next “Survivor” season will divide teams into brains, brawn, beauty
Jeff Probst says the groupings reflect “the different qualities that people bring to Survivor. Not saying these necessarily are the only three, but these are three very distinct type of people.” PLUS: Probst says Tyson is unlike any winner.
“Sister Wives” stars triumph after a federal judge strikes down parts of Utah’s anti-polygamy law
As the NY Times reports, the TLC stars challenged a state law on “cohabitation” — “the language used in the law to restrict polygamous relationships – violates the First Amendment guarantee of free exercise of religion, as well as constitutional due process.” But a law banning multiple marriages is still in place.
Howard Stern to Netflix?
With Howard TV dead, the TV version of the shock jock’s radio show could wind up on Netflix. The NY Daily News reports the video on-demand company has reached out to Stern.
Katie Couric is expected to earn $6M a year from her part-time Yahoo! job
Her work on Yahoo! will be secondary to her ABC talk show.
To score an exclusive interview, “Today” paid for a five-day trip to NYC for 15 people
All that to interview the family who was stuck in subzero temperature for two days.
Check out pics from “Game of Thrones” Season 4
Very blurry pics from an HBO preview.
J.J. Abrams/Alfonso Cuaron’s “Believe” taking a break to accompany a new showrunner
The NBC series was expected to launch after the Winter Olympics.
Matthew Perry cast himself in the wrong “Odd Couple” part
He’d be perfect as the persnickety Felix Unger, not Oscar.
What’s next for “Revenge” after a “holy moly” midseason finale?
Showrunner Sunil Nayar talks about last night’s shocker.
Pregnant “Teen Mom” Jenelle Evans arrested
The “Teen Mom 2” star was taken into custody after getting into a fight with her boyfriend — see her mugshot.
UK “X Factor” winner will get to open for Beyonce
The winner of this year’s competition will accompany Beyonce on her UK tour dates.
Ex-Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse: Yes, those those are my nude photos
The former “Suite Life of Zack and Cody” confessed to taking the naked selfies that have surfaced on the web.
“The Bachelorette’s” Trista & Ryan renew their wedding vows 10 years later
“It’s an understatement to say I hit the jackpot,” says Trista Sutter.
“Masters of Sex” creator: “Yeah, yeah. We’re gonna definitely take leaps”
Michelle Ashford talks about the Season 1 finale, and why her show is unlike anything else, including “Mad Men.” PLUS: The finale worked, despite rom-com tropes, “Masters” had an unusual approach to telling its story, and Michael Sheen is the least sympathetic antihero on TV.
Ex-“Real Housewives” star Michaele Salahi weds on pay-per-view
The former “Real Housewives of D.C.” star got married over the weekend to Journey rocker Neal Schon, and their wedding was broadcast via pay-per-view.
“SNL” presents Guy Fieri’s Christmas special
Bobby Moynihan has a dead-on Fieri.
An “AbFab” movie?
“I’m very close to picking up a pen,” says Jennifer Saunders. “That’s how close (a movie) is.”
Peter O’Toole once appeared on Letterman smoking a cigarette atop a camel
RIP to the “Lawrence of Arabia” star.
Lifetime unveils Christina Ricci in “Lizzie Borden Took an Ax” trailer
The Lifetime movie also features Billy Campbell and Clea DuVall.