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The Anti-Idol movement

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There is an Internet campaign to change the results of American Idol. We're not quite sure if Vote For The Worst is attempting to change the course of the popular reality show for humor or some higher social commentary, but their mission is clear: Vote for the worst contestant every week. For the past few weeks that has been Scott Savol. Scott received the third highest votes last night, even though he is clearly the weakest contestant. The smoldering Constantine was sent home after picking a crappy song Tuesday. Results have fans pissed off and we're gussing that's really VFTW's agenda: To mess with fans of the show. I still think if we got to actually vote off our least favorite Idol officially, there wouldn't be an issue. A united America against Scott would surely have him gone.

That 70s Show: 2120 So. Michigan Avenue

70s showI don't think I'll miss Eric next year. Topher's character hasn't grown a bit on this show (I know, it's just a sitcom) and every week it seems like the same storyline. Eric is a dumbass, does something to make up for it, everyone's happy in the end. It is the typical sitcom plot. The other characters aping the Miss America contest with Fez and Kelso was pretty funny and is based on the original premise of the show, making fun of 1970s culture. Having Red mess with the guys' new place was also priceless.

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American Idol: Americans are idiots

ConstantineAs our overseas readers already know, American voters are idiots. I mean American Idol voters are idiots. Constantine's exit shows how the top reality show is truly flawed. We should be voting off our least favorite. That way Scott would have gone home weeks ago. Constantine faced what others have, voters thought he was safe so they didn't vote. He also picked a bad song. That doesn't mean he isn't one of the top three talents on the show. It is painfully obvious that Bo, Carrie and Constantine are at the top and Anthony, Vonzell and then Scott are at the bottom. In six months let's see who has a career: Scott or Constantine. That leads me to the real problem with the male rock singers on this show.

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Google Adsense comes to Weblogs' RSS

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RSS fans out there have probably noticed a change today. Weblogs Inc. has added Google Adsense to the RSS feeds so that newsreaders now display an ad with every post. This allows companies like ours to make money off the content that is freely run on readers. Instead of allowing only headlines or partial posts in feeds, forcing readers to clickthrough to the full post, this allows us to offer better coverage (by paying more bloggers) and maintain the ease of use newsreaders provide. And of course, Weblogs Inc. is the first publisher to utilize Google Adsense in its RSS feeds.

The ultimate TV faux pas

DawgLast night I was rushing around the house to get ready for going to a Cubs game (they lost to the Reds 11-9). The one thing I forgot of course was to TiVo American Idol and Scrubs. At some point in the first inning I turned to my better half, the AI fanatic, and it hit me. I had forgotten to tape AI. Oh the rage that quickly boiled in that Wrigley Field seat. Luckily she got on the horn and had someone tape the show on this ancient machine called a VCR and the night was saved. At least it was for me, the Cubs came back from a huge deficit and then blew a lead.

Photo: "Dawg! How'd you forget AI?"

Bravo plans more original/reality series

Bobby BrownThe end is nigh. Reality TV has hit its breaking point officially (and for the umpteenth time). Bravo's new slate of summer programming includes the Bobby Brown reality show Being Bobby Brown. It will also feature his wife Whitney Houston. If there were ever two celebrities that were more of a joke I don't know who they are. Also in development are reality shows from Howie Mandel, Kathy Griffin and a new series called Battle of the Network Reality Stars. This will undoubtedly pose the same question as MTV's Road Rules/Real World Challenge: Do these people have real jobs?

Bravo also brings back Blow Out, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Celebrity Poker Showdown, Project Runway and Inside the Actors Studio.

ABC threatened by Fox over Idol investigation

IdolWe told you about the Primetime Live investigation into Fox's mega-popular American Idol last week. Now, the Drudge Report says Fox has threatened ABC with legal action if they broadcast the report next Wednesday during Sweeps. One ABC exec called it a “mauling.” The show will center around a number of ex-contestants who say very bad things about Paula Abdul and her interactions with other contestants. Simon says Paula helps everybody. Would more people tune in to an ABC expose than the Idol results show? Hmmmm...

[American Idol, FOX Tues. 8 p.m. EST]

Harry Hamlin's insightful Q&A

Harry HamlinI've said before I haven't caught Veronica Mars but know lots of folks love the cult show about a teenage private eye. Harry Hamlin recently joined the cast and is getting kudos for his playing of a vain, Hollywood dad. His Q&A with Angel Cohn of TVGuide.com is candid and a fun read, especially for you Veronica Mars fans.

[Veronica Mars, UPN Tues. 9 p.m. EST]

Will & Grace back for No. 8

willThat's right Will & Grace fans, your best friends are returning for an eight season. The cast and producers have all signed on and the actors actually got salary bumps after earlier reports said there might be paycuts ahead. NBC must be so intent on keeping a critical and often watched sitcom in the line-up they're willing to do anything. Attention Scrubs actors, ask for a raise now!

Photo: Eric McCormack can't believe he's getting paid more to make the same silly faces.

ABC still dominates Sunday night ratings

emheIn a story we're tired of writing, ABC again has topped the other networks in Sunday night ratings despite a “best of” version of Desperate Housewives. That special drew 23.7 million viewers and gave Grey's Anatomy a lead-in for another record showing of 18 million viewers. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition also won its timeslot with 16.7 million viewers. The surprise of the night was the CBS original movie Locusts starring Lucy Lawless, Xena herself, ringing up 12.7 million viewers. That's not too shabby for such a pitiful looking vehicle. The American Top 40 Awards drew a measly 4 million viewers while The Contender managed to land 5.5 million and 6.4 million viewers for its two episodes that aired back-to-back.

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