Giving Up Immunity, Following the Bigot on ‘Survivor’
“Survivor: One World” seemed to have not much going for it – a premise in which the all-male tribe would naturally steamroll the tribe of women. But just as the…
New Judge Tasks on ‘Idol’ Soul Night
Adjusting by the week to its ratings slip, “American Idol” announced Wednesday that the season would be, like “Survivor,” the guys against the girls. But isn’t that what every season…
Lindsay Lohan Lousy on ‘SNL’
It was Lindsay Lohan who had asked if she could return to host “Saturday Night Live” as a way to try and revive again her once-promising career which had been…
Uncomfortable ‘Q’Viva’ Pairing
A telling moment in “Q’Viva,” the new reality talent roundup that made its English language debut Saturday on Fox, showed how creators Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony could work together…
Springsteen Caps His Week on Fallon
Many a late night host has fallen under the spell of Bruce Springsteen. Conan O’Brien played host, sat in on guitar and employed his E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg…
‘American Idol’ Unveils Top 13
After four hours of singing and 33 million votes, the field of “American Idol” hopefuls were slashed from 25 to 13 Thursday. Voters had cut 15 off the bat, and…
Redefining ‘Stars’ on ‘Dancing’
In astronomical terms, there are millions of stars whose name we do not know. This may also be the guiding principal of casting agents on “Dancing with the Stars” this…
Oscar Audience Smaller Than Grammys
Ratings for Sunday's Oscar broadcast was a little better than last year's mess with James Franco and Anne Hathaway. But bringing Billy Crystal back to host only put the show…
Can the Oscar Show Be Saved?
Last year’s Oscar show was so bad, under the direction of young Hollywood hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway, there was a rush to turn to the old ways, with…
‘Idol’ Makes Way for Boys
Guys already dominate the 2012 “American Idol” as the judges picked their Top 24 and made way to make it 25 to accommodate a 13th male. As the female candidates…