Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Television

New Music “American Idol” Beaten by Old Music “Motown 60” Special on CBS, Even Without Michael Jackson

"American Idol" was beaten in the ratings last night by real music, and it was an irony for Lionel Richie. "Motown 60" on CBS won...

The Exclusive Inside Story of Sunday Night’s Motown 60 Special on CBS: Why JLO?, Diana Ross Says No to the Supremes, No Mention of...

Tonight's "Motown 60" special on CBS is a mixed bag. It's certainly worth seeing, but what went on backstage and in the negotiations is...

Oscar Nominee Writer-Director John Singleton Said to Suffered a “Minor Stroke,” Hospitalized and Doing Rehab in Los Angeles

John Singleton is said to have suffered a minor stroke, possibly on a flight from Costa Rica back to Los Angeles. His family says...

Ratings: “Game of Thrones” was a Game-Changer for HBO Comedies “Barry” and “Veep,” Which More Than Tripled and Doubled Their Numbers

"Game of Thrones" 11.7 million viewers on HBO itself (17 mil across all HBO platforms) was a Game-changer for the network. Both "Barry" and "Veep,"...

Ultimate TV Mashup: “This is Us” Emmy Winner Sterling K. Brown to Guest Star on Emmy Winner “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

At last! Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown of "This is Us" is finally starting to step away a little from that treacly series. He...

RIP Georgia Engel, aka Georgette from “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” 5 Time Emmy Nominee and Beloved Character Actress

Georgia Engel has died at age 70. She is famous and beloved for playing Georgette, Ted Baxter's much put upon girlfriend and then wife...

Winter Wonderland: “Game of Thrones” Season 8 Premiere Pulled 17.4 Mil Viewers Across All Plaforms, 11.8 Mil on HBO Alone

"Game of Thrones" season 8 premiere was a winner any way you see it. The HBO swords and boots opera brought in a whopping 17.4...

Waiting for “Game of Thrones” Ratings: CBS Sunday Night Audience Way Down May Be Indication of HBO Colossal Triumph

We wait for "Game of Thrones" ratings from Sunday night. Cable ratings usually don't come in for 48 hours, so we'll see if it...