Saturday, February 9, 2013

Jeff Dodge's Article Archive -- February 1-8, 2013

February 1-8, 2013:

'Glee' Roundup: Jonathan Coulton Re-Releases 'Baby Got Back' After Scandal
Everyone has been talking lately about the "Baby Got Back" scandal, with very strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Musician Jonathan Coulton has responded to Glee airing his arrangement on the show and what he's doing as a result. Also in today's Roundup, the song list for next week's "Diva" episode has been revealed, and Ryan Murphy teases upcoming song and storylines -- will fans be able to buy the Men of McKinley calendar?...


'Girl Meets World' Casts Riley's Best Friend
Now that Cory and Topanga's daughter has been cast in Girl Meets World, the Boy Meets World spin-off, casting announcements should be coming left and right with the pilot for the Disney channel being shot this month. On BMW, Cory found a best friend on Shawn Hunter. And now daughter Riley Matthews has her own Shawn, BFF Maya Fox, who will be played by...


'Idol' Roundup: Contestant Matt Farmer Admits He Lied About Military Service
Coming on the heels of nine former contestants accusing American Idol of racism (even though they were disqualified for not being truthful to producers), we've got another liar in our midst, and this time it's someone who just auditioned in the past week. Also in today's Roundup, Forbes has released a list of the top earning Idol finalists. And read on to see where Phillip Phillips and two other winners landed this week on the Billboard 200....


'Glee': Listen to Songs from Episode 4.13, 'Diva'
Madonna, Beyonce, Tina Turner. All are considered divas. And that's what this week's Glee is all about, when New Directions is tasked with bringing out their inner divas, while performing songs by some of the biggest female stars around. (This would've been a good episode to have Mercedes on, don't you think?) Here's the song list for Thursday's "Diva"...


'Smash Season 2 Premiere Photos: 'On Broadway/The Fallout' [Slideshow]
Official photos from the season 2 premiere, airing Tuesday, February 5, at 9pm on NBC....


Buddy Bites: Donald Trump Suing Bill Maher for $5 Million
Everyone's talking about the blackout during Sunday's Super Bowl game. But I think we all wish Donald Trump could be given his own black out now that he's suing Bill Maher over a joke. Plus, Al Pacino is starring in HBO's newest film about Phil Spector, and we've got a first look at him in character. And Community has released a trailer for season 4....


'Idol' Roundup: Producers on Choosing Groups, Playing Instruments and 'Standouts During Hollywood Week
Hollywood Week begins this week, and American Idol's executive producers are giving us a sneak peek of what to expect from the round that's usually filled with plenty of drama. Also in today's Roundup, listen to David Archuleta's new single. And Colton Dixon tops the rest of the Idols on the Billboard 200....


Buddy Bites: 'Smash' Season 2 Premiere Bombs in the Ratings
NBC was banking on Smash returning as a hit. They brought in a new showrunner, removed certain characters and storylines, and even cast big name guest stars like Jennifer Hudson. Did the overhaul work? Well, the numbers speak for themselves. Plus, Justin Bieber is hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend, and NBC has released some SNL promos featuring the Biebs. The Wanted is getting their very own reality show. Buckwild and Top Chef have been renewed. And John Corbett is set to star in a potential NCIS spin-off....


'Idol' Roundup: Matheus Fernandes Defends Himself After Saying He's Never Performed with a Live Band
If you've been watching Hollywood Week, then you may recall Matheus Fernandes mentioning that he's never performed with a live band before. But he's coming under attack for those comments, and is now having to defend himself. Also in today's Roundup, one of the auditioners who received a ticket to Hollywood is no longer in the competition -- read on for her statement. And listen to Crystal Bowersox's new single from her upcoming album....


'Dancing with the Stars' Season 16 Wish List [Slideshow]
Dancing with the Stars always finds an eclectic group of singers, actors, reality TV stars, comedians and athletes each and every season. And we've heard in recent weeks that Ann Romney, Lindsay Lohan and Lance Armstrong all turned down offers to join the cast. So with DWTS set to return March 18, here is our wish list for season 16...

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