Sunday, September 22, 2013

Jeff Dodge's Article Archive -- September 3-13, 2013

September 3-13, 2013:

BuddyTV:

'American Idol': Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr. Announced as New Judges, Randy Jackson to Mentor
It's been one of the worst kept secrets lately in Hollywood, but FOX has now officially announced the new judging panel (and mentor) for American Idol season 13. Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr. will sit alongside the already announced Keith urban at the judges table, with Randy Jackson replacing...

'True Blood' Ending in 2014
It's time to start saying goodbye to your favorite vampires. HBO has officially announced that True Blood will be ending its run in 2014 after seven seasons....

'American Idol' Photos: First Look at the Season 13 Judges [Slideshow]
Official promo photos for the host, judges and in-house mentor of American Idol season 13, as well as an updated logo....

'Survivor: Blood vs. Water' Premiere Photos: All in the Family [Slideshow]
Season 27 of Survivor, Blood vs. Water, premieres Wednesday, September 18 at 8pm on CBS....

Meet the Contestants of 'The Biggest Loser' Season 15: Second Chances [Slideshow]
Here are the 15 contestants who will compete on season 15 of The Biggest Loser, premiering Tuesday, October 8 at 8pm on NBC. This season, the theme of "Second Chances" will be explored, and the trainers will for the first time  have a "Trainer Save," in which they each can save a contestant from being sent home. And in yet another first, a celebrity will be competing: American Idol's Ruben Studdard....

[Videos] 'Idol' Roundup: Harry Connick, Jr.'s Judging Style, Nigel Lythgoe Reacts and More
Now that the new American Idol judges for season 13 have been announced, everyone wants to know if there will be chemistry among the panel and what kind of a judge Harry Connick, Jr. will be. We've got answers to both, and they are sure to satisfy fans. And with Nigel Lythgoe no longer working on the show, what does he think of the new judges? Also, Jennifer Hudson has a new song out that's in her new film Winnie Mandela....

Casting Bits: 'Wonderland' Casts the Cheshire Cat, 'Game of Thrones' Replaces Gregor Clegane and More
In our latest batch of casting news, there's some big developments for our favorite fantasy dramas: we know who will be voicing the Cheshire Cat on Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, while the original OUaT has found Ariel's prince. And Game of Thrones is recasting a role -- for the third time. Read on for all the details, including news for White Collar, Beauty and the Beast, Community, We Are Men, The Good Wife, CSI and Nashville....

15 Celebrities Who Should Host a Talk Show [Slideshow]
September is the time of year when our favorite dramas, comedies and reality shows return for another season. It's also when new and returning talk shows premiere -- this year, Bethenny Frankel, Arsenio Hall and Queen Latifah, among others, are looking to make their mark on daytime and late night TV. But there are so many other stars who should follow in their footsteps. Here are 15 celebrities who we would love to see host their own talk show....

2013 CMA Awards: Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves Lead Nominations
The nominations have been announced for the 2013 CMA Awards, celebrating the best in country music over the past year. Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves (as both a performer and songwriter) lead the pack with six nominations each....

'The X Factor' Interview: Kelly Rowland on Simon Cowell, the Judges' Chemistry and the Talent
The X Factor is back with two new judges joining Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato for season 3, following the departures of L.A. Reid and Britney Spears. One of the newbies, Kelly Rowland, who we all know from Destiny's Child, talked with reporters (including BuddyTV) about the chemistry among the judges this year, what her judging style is and if she has any advice for singers who want to be in her shoes someday. And read on to find out what she think of Simon as a new father-to-be....

'The X Factor' Premiere Auditions: The One Singer to Watch
The X Factor returned Wednesday night for season 3, with 6.2 million viewers tuning in to see not only a new crop of talent trying to succeed Melanie Amaro and Tate Stevens, but also the introduction of two new judges to the panel. ... So far, the two newbies has already proven they're better than...

'Idol' Roundup: Kelly Clarkson Recording a Country Album, Releases 'Wrapped in Red' Track List and More
Kelly Clarkson has a history of dabbling into country music every so often -- and there's a new, exciting development on this front. Also, the season 1 winner is talking motherhood and has revealed the track list for her Christmas album. And the video for Carrie Underwood's new Sunday Night Football theme has made its debut....

[Videos] 'The X Factor' Denver/Long Island Auditions: The One Singer to Watch
Did anyone manage to top the extraordinary talent we saw during the X Factor season 3 premiere on Wednesday night? Considering how loaded the hour was with strong singers, night two was most likely always going to be a letdown. And while there were no Lillie McClouds in sight at the Denver and Long Island auditions, there is one singer whose voice I'm still thinking about and want to hear again, like now. But before we get to her, what about the other contestants who tried out?...

Casting Bits: A New Cheerio on 'Glee,' Christine Baranski Returning to 'The Big Bang Theory' and More
In today's Casting Bits, there's a new Cheerio in town on Glee. Christine Baranski, Stockard Channing and John Oliver are set to reprise roles they've previously played on TV. Read on for all the details, including news for The Mentalist, Elementary, Game of Thrones, Scandal, Hannibal, Bones and CSI -- and which of these shows is Cynthia joining?...

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