Friday, August 23, 2013

Jeff Dodge's Article Archive -- August 1-14, 2013

August 1-14, 2013:

BuddyTV:

Keith Urban Returning to 'American Idol'
It's official: Keith Urban is returning for another season of American Idol. FOX Entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly confirmed the news at the network's Television Critics Association summer press tour on Thursday....


Will 'Glee' End After Season 6? And More Revealed About Cory Monteith Tribute Episode
Production is about to begin on season 5 of Glee, with everyone waiting to find out how they will address the death of Cory Monteith, who died July 13 of a drug overdose. At Thursday's TCA Summer Press Tour, FOX chairman Kevin Reilly gave a little more insight into the planned tribute episode, and revealed when the show might come to an end....

Ellen DeGeneres to Host 2014 Oscars
The 2014 Oscars will be a lot more family-friendly than this year's telecast. Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has been tapped to host the 86th Annual Academy Awards, set to air March 2, 2014....

'America's Got Talent' Interview: Heidi Klum and Mel B Talk about the Talent and Being New Judges
America's Got Talent has kicked into high gear now that the live shows have begun at Radio City Music Hall. Heidi Klum and Mel B talked with reporters recently, including BuddyTV, about what it's like to be the new judges, why they're qualified and if a comedian stands a chance at winning. And read on to find out what happens during the commercial break before the judges have to make the final decision of the night....

'X Factor' Roundup: Simon Cowell's Baby Drama, Season 3 Format Changes and More
Simon Cowell has been in the news this week for all the wrong reasons -- we have the latest on what's going down with all his baby drama. Also in today's Roundup, Simon has revealed there will be some format changes for season 3 of The X Factor and responds to comments made from The Voice cast. And would he ever return to American Idol? Read on to find out....

Casting Bits: Familiar Faces Return to 'American Horror Story,' John Ratzenberger on 'Bones' and More
Some familiar faces are returning to American Horror Story. A Cheers alum will show up on Bones. And which singer from Smash is guest starring on Elementary? Read on for all the latest casting news on these and much more, including Arrow, Nashville, Teen Wolf and Hart of Dixie....

'Parks and Rec' Roundup: Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones Leaving, a Season 6 Wedding and More
Get ready for some changes in season 6 of Parks and Recreation. Not only will there be some cast departures, but a wedding will take place as well. Also, there are even more guest stars lined up -- one has an on-screen pregnancy and the other will give Ron Swanson's mustache a run for his money....

2013 TCA Awards: 'Breaking Bad' and 'Game of Thrones' Among List of Winners
The Television Critics Association's 2013 summer press tour is now over, with the networks providing teasers, previews and spoilers for all our favorite shows, including new ones debuting in the fall. As part of this event, they held their annual TCA Awards, and the 2013 winners have now been announced....

ABC Sets Midseason Return Dates for Spring 2014, 'The Quest' and 'Resurrection' Premieres
In a bid to compete with cable shows that have shorter runs each season compared with the networks, ABC is planning on splitting up a handful of their own shows into two batches, the first to air in the fall and the second in the spring. This was announced during the Upfront presentations in May, with the goal of not having repeats spread randomly throughout the season and instead airing each batch in uninterrupted installments....

'Idol' Roundup: Jennifer Hudson's 'Winnie Mandela' Trailer, Amber Holcomb is Pregnant and More
Jennifer Hudson might end up winning her second Oscar with her new film role -- she's playing Nelson Mandela's wife, Winnie, in a new biopic, and a trailer has just been released. Also in today's Roundup, Amber Holcomb is pregnant, and she's responding to criticism from a fan. Jordin Sparks has put out a new song. And Scotty McCreery is adding more dates to his tour....

'Dancing with the Stars' to Reveal Season 17 Cast on September 14
It's time to gear up for yet another season of Dancing with the Stars. This year's spring edition saw a powerhouse trio of celebs -- Kellie Pickler, Zendaya and Aly Raisman -- blaze through the competition, with all three making it to the finale and the American Idol alum taking home the mirror trophy with Derek Hough....

Casting Bits: Amber Tamblyn Joins 'Two and a Half Men,' a New Manny on 'Modern Family' and More
Two and a Half Men has always been fueled by testosterone, but that's all about to change. There's a new Manny in town on Modern Family. And get ready for a Cheers reunion on CSI. Read on to find out all the details, plus casting news on Anger Management, Drop Dead Diva, Revolution, Hart of Dixie, The Mindy Project, The Following and NCIS....

Casting Bits: Nick Jonas to Guest Star on 'Hawaii Five-0,' Ian Hart Joins 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' and More
In today's Casting Bits -- where we round up all the latest news on who's joining and guest starring on all your favorite shows in the upcoming season -- Nick Jonas is heading to Hawaii, another scientist will work for the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a "known killer" will show up on Teen Wolf. Read on for all the details, including casting news on Parenthood, New Girl, The Following, The Carrie Diaries and Bones....

'Idol' Roundup: Kelly Clarkson's 'Tie It Up' Music Video, Listen to Lee DeWyze's New Album and More
Kelly Clarkson just performed her new single on the CMA Music Festival the other night, and now she has released a music video for "Tie It Up" -- and fittingly, it has a wedding theme. Lee DeWyze's new album hasn't dropped yet, but you can listen to every song for free right now. Also in today's Roundup, both Kellie Pickler and Haley Reinhart have each debuted new songs -- and Casey Abrams lends a hand for his fellow season 10 finalist....

[Update] 'The Bachelor' Star Gia Allemand Dead at 29
We have some tragic news to report today. The Bachelor season 14 contestant Gia Allemand has died. She was 29 years old. Allemand was rushed to the hospital on Monday, August 12, and underwent a...

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