Well, the Winter Olympics had to end some time, leaving NBC with all the problems it had before they started. This story sets up the basic dilemma now that Conan O'Brien has been fired and Jay Leno is returning to the "Tonight" show: More hours of prime time to fill. ...
• "American Idol" aired the season's first results show last night, and USAToday's "Idol Chatter" blog notes that there were some surprises. EW.com is not so sure the right people were sent home, and the Los Angeles Time's "Idol Tracker" blog is equally confused by the choices. Meanwhile, last year's ...
Michelle Mountain in "Gravity"In the Detroit Free Press today, John Monaghan reviews "Gravity," the new play at Chelsea's Purple Rose Theatre. Other recent reviews include Encore Michigan's take and Heritage Newspapers' opinion. And if you missed it, Jenn McKee's review for AnnArbor.com is here. Other entertainment items of note on ...
Fascinating story from the Detroit Free Press today about the potential impacts on the hiring of Tom Wilson away from Palace Sports and Entertainment by Ilitch Holdings. It seems clear that Wilson's top job will be to build a new home for the Detroit Red Wings, probably in downtown Detroit, ...
Lots of news about "American Idol" on the web this morning. Todrick HallFirst, what we all like best — the controversies: EOnline reports that a past show-biz venture has a bunch of parents angry at Top 24 contestand Todrick Hall. The Grand Rapids Press says that some West Michigan families ...
Did you think a little snow would stop Daily Entertainment Links from trolling the web to keep you updated? Well, you were wrong. It takes more than this to keep the team from our mission. Problem is, there's really not that much going on this morning ... • Turns out ...
Would-be American Idols.Now that the top 24 contestants have been selected, get used to hearing a lot about "American Idol" in the coming weeks. Simon Cowell is speaking out all over the place, saying he thinks a woman will win this season, and also that he'd like Noel Gallagher to ...
"American Idol" judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson.Time to get down to the real thing, as "American Idol" has settled on its top 24 contestants for the season, as reported by EW.com and countless others. Catch up with all the details on the show's ...
The University Musical Society, the nonprofit, semi-autonomous arts-presenting group at the University of Michigan, is expanding its online presence. In addition to its regular website, the group is starting to introduce a new site called the UMS Lobby, at www.umslobby.org. It's more interactive and social-media-focused than the regular UMS site, ...
• The "We Are the World" remake to aid Haitian earthquake relief debuted as part of the Winter Olympics' opening ceremonies. While nobody seems to be questioning the good intentions, the actual results are coming under fire. Jay-Z, for one, is not a fan. And neither are the critics: The ...
Kevin SmithFilmmaker Kevin Smith was reportedly removed from an airplane flight because of his large size. At least one writer smells a bit of a publicity stunt. Yet the airline is offering its apologies. Incidentally, Smith got a warm welcome at a Michigan Theater appearance last fall. Some other entertainment ...
I don't know if fashion counts as entertainment, but at least for today we're going to say it does, as the buzz this morning is about the death of 40-year-old designer Alexander McQueen. CNN rounds up some reaction from the fashion community, while the Guardian checks in with the entertainment ...
Turning into a good year for fans of Ann Arbor proto-punk band The Stooges: Following the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month, the band's third album, "Raw Power," will be released in two deluxe formats in April, The Detroit News reports. "Raw Power" has ...
Ellen DeGeneresLast night, the highly anticipated, earth-shaking moment finally arrived as Ellen DeGeneres started her stint as a regular host on "American Idol." EW.com's thorough and nicely opinionated recap is here, and People.com weighs in here. And it turns out Ellen has quickly made a convert of MTV.com's "Idol" blogger. ...
Simon CowellWith the audition shows out of the way, tonight "American Idol" gets down to business. Adam Graham of The Detroit News thinks it's about time, and MTV.com looks at the addition of Ellen DeGeneres to the judging panel. But the start of competition is being overshadowed by rumors that ...
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