– A new spy series from “Lost” creator JJ Abrams is generating significant buzz in the television community. A spec script for the new show, which Abrams penned with Josh Reims, is attracting attention from ABC, NBC and CBS, according to a story in Variety. Details on the project, which focuses on spies who...
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The latest rumors on Jeff Hardy’s status during his time away from WWE stem from the PWTorch.com Newsletter. The Newsletter report suggests that Hardy might be facing supportive pressure to attend rehabilitation before proceeding with future court dates and the next phase of his career. Writer Jason Powell is not treating the story as...
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PWTorch.com reports that Jeff Hardy will next appear before a judge in November. Hardy, who was arrested earlier this month on drug-related charges, was slated to enter his plea Wednesday. His subsequent appearance is slated for November 4 at Moore County Criminal District Court in Carthage, NC. As of press time, PWTorch notes that...
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Matt Hardy, known for attempting to “fool” the wrestling media with cryptic messages on his MySpace and Twitter accounts, succeeded in tricking many media sources Wednesday. Late last night, Hardy tweeted that he was tired of “being punished because of someone else’s sins.” The media ran with the story as if Hardy was expressing...
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Just weeks after debuting on WWE television, one of the wrestling company’s Divas has reportedly taken a leave of absence. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter says that Beverly Mullins (Courtney Taylor) has taken a leave for an undisclosed reason. Prior to embarking on the hiatus, she had briefly served as a backstage interviewer on the...
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It is predictably shaping up to be one of the tightest album sales races in recent memory, but after one day of tabulation, Paramore’s “Brand New Eyes” is pacing to top next week’s charts. According to Hits Daily Double projections, the third studio from the rock group is on pace for 180-190,000 sales in...
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CBS’ Tuesday ratings dominance continued as “NCIS,” NCIS: Los Angeles” and “The Good Wife” were all strong. With a series-high 20.6 million viewers and a 4.6 18-49 rating, “NCIS” held up well from last week’s big premiere number. “NCIS: LA” dropped only slightly with 17.4 million and a 4.1, while “The Good Wife” was...
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Contrary to the claim on WWE television, ECW General Manager Tiffany was not in a car accident prior to tonight’s show. Rather, as PWInsider reported following the announcement that William Regal had taken over as interim general manager, she suffered some sort of injury–believed to be a broken arm or wrist–at a Florida Championship...
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– THR reports that CBS is considering spinning off crime drama “Criminal Minds” later this season. According to sources, a “Criminal Minds” episode planned for this spring will serve as a potential backdoor for the spin-off. Talk of a “Criminal Minds” off-shoot had come up previously, but such hype disappeared when CBS instead opted...
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– The season premiere of “Dexter” posted a series high for the acclaimed Showtime drama, reaching a total of 1.5 million viewers in its first airing (and 1.9 when the same-night encore was included). Not only the best “Dexter” draw to date, the figure is also Showtime’s best-drawing telecast since the premium network implemented...
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More details are starting to emerge on Bret Hart’s possible WWE return. While many reports have gotten ahead of themselves–Hart has only conveyed that he is open to returning to WWE, not that he has agreed to do so–the feeling right now is that some sort of Hart appearance is inevitable. Sources say that...
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– WWE has announced Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase vs. John Cena and DX as the dark match main event for WWE’s return to Madison Square Garden this November. The show is a RAW telecast. – Divas Champion Mickie James vs. Alicia Fox has been added to the Hell in a Cell...
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Hoping to recreate the success from last time a professional athlete hosted an edition of RAW, WWE has booked Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for next week’s show. Joining “Big Ben” for the guest hosting occasion will be the Steelers’ offensive line. WWE posted a big summer rating when NBA great Shaquille O’Neal served...
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WWE.com RAW report for September 28 2009: ALBANY, N.Y. – The Rev. Al Sharpton is as familiar with controversy as a pancake is with butter. As Raw’s special guest host, Sharpton seemed to take glee in whipping up a stack of contentious matches, even overseeing a title match that kicked off the festivities early...
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– Upcoming comedy film “The Other Guys,” which stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Will Ferrell and Samuel L. Jackson, is filming this week in Albany, NY. Consequently, there is expected to be additional traffic and navigation issues getting to tonight’s RAW. It was not clear if Rock in town for the shoot...
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Big premiere ratings for “Family Guy” and spin-off “The Cleveland Show” gave FOX an impressive Sunday kickoff. Undoubtedly fueled by Emmy buzz and declining interest in the competition, “Family Guy” opened with a big 5.2 rating in adults 18-49 with 10.2 million viewers. Up sixteen percent from last year’s bow, “Guy” was second only...
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The Durham Herald-Sun is the latest media outlet to criticize the Reverend Al Sharpton for booking a gig as a WWE RAW guest host, with the commentator noting, “I haven’t been this disappointed since MC Hammer was dancing around with a bucket of fried chicken in those KFC commercials back in the day.” Calling...
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– One of entertainment’s most striking females even in low-key candid photos, Sophie Monk found herself as the subject of significant buzz this week thanks to a swimsuit “slip” photo hitting the Internet. Though Headline Planet cannot directly post the not safe for work photo on its website, it should not be too hard...
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– MSN’s TV Preview for Monday’s edition of WWE RAW: “Guest host Reverend Al Sharpton. Plus, John Cena runs the gauntlet through Big Show, Jericho & Randy Orton.” – Independent worker Chris Hero shot down rumors of WWE talks in a Twitter update Sunday morning: “I haven’t spoken w/ WWE despite rumorrrz,” wrote Hero....
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WWE announcer Jim Ross discussed some of the wrestling industry’s big topics on his blog this weekend. Undoubtedly, Ross was going to have to address the rumors that Bret Hart is seriously contemplating returning to WWE as a storyline character. Also undoubtedly, Ross remained ambiguous in discussing the prospect. “Loved this email…what’s most likely...
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