Archive for August 14th, 2009

Billboard gave an early preview of next week’s Hot 100 singles chart, forecasting major shakeups at the top of the list. The music magazine said that Miley Cyrus’ new single “Party in the USA” could land in the top five with an estimated 200,000 digital sales. Since Cyrus performed the song at the Teen... »

WWE SmackDown! results for August 14, 2009. WWE.com report. EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada – Amidst an emotional firestorm of SummerSlam fueled destruction, two brothers appeared to find the path of reconciliation. Hart Dynasty def. World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy (Handicap Match) After his vicious attack on Jeff Hardy last week, CM Punk expounded on his own TLC... »

NBC announced Friday that legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be the first guest on “The Jay Leno Show.” Seinfeld, who will presumably be discussing his return to television as part of the new “Curb Your Enthusiasm” season’s “Seinfeld” reunion storyline, is a high-profile guest sure to help Jay Leno make waves in his primetime debut. The... »

The 8/13 edition of TNA iMPACT! on Spike TV scored a final cable rating of 1.05. The 8/13 edition of WWE Superstars on WGN scored a final cable rating of 0.8. The replay for this week’s Superstars broadcast scored a rating of 0.3. BREAKING NEWS: WWE Confirms The Release Of The Miz »

– In a statement issued on its corporate website Friday, WWE confirmed that CEO Linda McMahon is contemplating a run for the United States Senate. She would challenge incumbent democrat Chris Dodd in the 2010 race. “Linda McMahon, CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, is considering a run for the United States Senate representing the... »

Rumors broke Thursday that Phil Baroni was on his way back to UFC. Given his unimpressive performance in Strikeforce, many assumed the rumors were untrue–why would the number one mixed martial arts promotion pick up a talent who was not cutting it in the number two group? It turns out the reports were accurate.... »

Just days after he made his first return appearance on WWE television, Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore has been released from the company. “WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Eugene as of August 14, 2009. We wish Eugene the best in all future endeavors,” read a WWE.com statement. Eugene wrestled a masked The... »

– Many within WWE have found WWE’s recent earnings report, which revealed low buyrates–notably for the recent “The Bash” pay-per-view–as telling regarding WWE’s present RAW booking strategy. The commercial-free edition of RAW, which served as the “go home” show for The Bash, was one of the most-viewed WWE shows in recent memory. Yet despite... »

– Chris Jericho was very proud of his first day’s performance on the “MacGruber” set, Tweeting, “Nailed my scene in MacGruber and even did some improv in it with fellow Groundling Will Forte.” He added, “Lorne Michaels just told me I did a good job and damn does he ever sound like Dr... »

– Bryan Singer has been tapped to direct a feature film version of “Battlestar Galactica,” says a report in Variety. Singer has a loose association with the franchise dating back to 2001. At the time, fresh off his directing gig on the first “X-Men” film, Singer flirted with the idea of relaunching the 1978-1980... »

– News came late Thursday that “Saving Grace” will be ending its run on TNT next year. Originally slated to resume its third season in the winter with six additional episodes, the show will instead return for its final bow next summer–with nine episodes hitting the air. TNT upped the order by three in... »

– Adding to Jim Ross’ claim that Jeff Hardy is unquestionably WWE’s most popular Superstar, a new Wrestling Observer report says that Hardy came across as a gigantic name at the company’s recent Budokan Hall shows. While the shows did not draw particularly well, WWE remains committed to its international audience, and the... »

– With celebrity names ranging from MC Hammer to Floyd Mayweather to Bob Barker appearing in reports about potential hosts for WWE RAW, veteran announcer Jim Ross took to his blog to give his personal suggestion for guest hosts. “Mike Ditka, Michael Irvin, selected WWE HOF’ers, Dr Drew, Dr. Phil, Nancy Grace, Bill O’Reilly, Siegfried... »

Headline Planet’s latest celebrity photo update features knockout Megan Fox in amazing new candids, Holly Madison appearing at the premiere for “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard,” “Melrose Place” set photos featuring actress Katie Cassidy, “Spread” premiere shots with Leighton Meester and Margarita Levieva and more! »