No new sitcom for Jerry Seinfeld
Sorry, “Seinfeld” fans. NBC and Jerry Seinfeld shot down a New York Post report Friday that the comic was in talks with the network about a new sitcom. The report, citing no sources, said Seinfeld would play himself in a New York series similar to “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” “There’s nothing to it,” said NBC spokeswoman Rebecca Marks. Seinfeld’s spokeswoman,... [Read more]
Cosby makes challenge to black community
Comedian and activist Bill Cosby says problems in the black community are like dirty laundry that need to be washed, not ignored. The 70-year-old author and actor told crowds at a community college and a mostly black church in suburban Cleveland on Wednesday that it’s time to address head-on problems such as teen pregnancy, crime and school dropout rates among blacks. Cosby is sometimes criticized... [Read more]
Paris Hilton on `My Name is Earl’
NBC is pumping up the return of “My Name is Earl” with a guest shot by Paris Hilton. Hilton appears as herself in a dream sequence. Earl has been knocked unconscious and various things from his life and imagination are bleed into his fevered mind. Her appearance will come in the one-hour episode on April 3 that is the first new material following the writers strike settlement, NBC said. “When... [Read more]
‘Jackass’ star Steve-O arrested
Steve-O of “Jackass” fame was arrested for investigation of vandalism and possession of a controlled substance at his Hollywood home. Police arrested the 33-year-old co-star of MTV’s prank-filled program at 5 a.m. Monday after a neighbor made a citizen’s arrest following a dispute over a fence, Los Angeles police Officer Ana Aguirre said. Steve-O, born Stephen Glover, was booked... [Read more]
Notre Dame honors activist-actor Sheen
Activist-actor Martin Sheen will be honored by the University of Notre Dame with its Laetare Medal for his humanitarian work, the school announced Sunday. Sheen, who played a U.S. president who was a Notre Dame graduate in the TV series “West Wing,” is to receive the medal at the school’s May 18 commencement. Since 1883, the Laetare Medal has been awarded annually to a Catholic “whose... [Read more]
Spurned `Shot at Love’ star back on MTV
Getting dumped on television was a blessing in disguise for Domenico Nesci. The gregarious 26-year-old from Milan, Italy, endeared himself to fans during his stint as a Speedo-wearing contestant on MTV’s “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila,” though he failed to win over Tequila. Still, MTV saw potential in Nesci and made him the star of a spin-off, “That’s Amore,”... [Read more]
Fred Rogers tribute includes Sweater Day
A tribute to children’s public television pioneer Fred Rogers will include an effort to get people everywhere to wear a sweater on what would have been his 80th birthday. March 20th is being promoted as “Sweater Day” to honor Rogers, who died of cancer five years ago. A sweater was his trademark garb on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” David Newell, who played speedy... [Read more]
