Jamie Foxx-related stories
Posted Oct 9th 2009 6:30PM by Jason Hughes
Filed under: OpEd, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free, Jay Leno
Welcome to the inaugural edition of "Leno Weekly." As you may have noticed, there were no daily reviews of
The Jay Leno Show this week. We felt that while it was important to cover the show for the first few weeks, the time for daily reviews has passed. NBC had promised that this would be a bold new comedy venture for prime-time network television. It's not.
That's not to say that it doesn't have its value or historical significance. Whether it succeeds or fails, it's still a big deal that NBC abandoned scripted television at 10pm. It's kind of like when ABC threw
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on fourteen times a week to prop up their broken schedule a decade or so ago.
For those of you still interested in how the experiment is playing out, "Leno Weekly" will be a weekly roundup of the highlights and lowlights of Leno's primetime show, including clips. For those who don't think
The Jay Leno Show deserves any kind of coverage at all on TV Squad ... now you only have one article a week to ignore!
Continue reading Leno Weekly: Jamie Foxx, Wanda Sykes & more!
Posted Apr 30th 2009 12:20AM by Kona Gallagher
Filed under: American Idol, Judges, Reviewcaps, Contestants, Alumni, Host
Okay you guys: after watching last night's performances, you cannot call me crazy because of my love for Kris Allen. I know my adoration for Anoop was irrational, and while I was sad that he went home last week, I knew he wasn't going to win. But Kris? Kris should win. Of the five contestants who performed last night, his would be the only CD I would consider buying.
My dad, however, thinks that Adam is in a class of his own and no one can touch him. That he'll win and nobody else even deserves to be in the competition. I pointed out the fact that he scream-sings all of his songs, but my dad was hearing none of it. My father is also tone-deaf -- not that that means anything.
Anyway, since we couldn't talk last night, I had to get that all off of my chest before we get into the Taylor Hicks and the Jaime Foxx and the elimination in tonight's show. Regardless of who leaves tonight, Adam's going to win and I'm going to be sad. Everything leading up to that is just going to be vague disappointments. Let's get started!
Continue reading American Idol: 1 of 5 goes home
Posted Apr 26th 2009 10:00AM by Kona Gallagher
Filed under: Site Announcements, Reality-Free
The folks at our sister site
Cinematical are working hard to give you news and reviews of the best -- and worst -- the silver screen has to offer. Here are some of their musings on the latest blockbusters, indies, and everything in between:
- I don't really understand this whole Twilight phenomenon, but I'm pretty sure the success of those damn glittery vampires is directly proportional to the huge boner America seems to have for American Idol contestant Adam Lambert. Anyway, if that's the sort of thing you're into, I have one word for you: TwiCon!
- I originally heard this story on NPR (what's up, NPR name-dropping nerd?) and thought it was fascinating. I want the movie to be good, but the trailers haven't exactly been setting my world on fire. Read Cinematical's review of The Soloist and see if it's worth checking out.
- Regardless of how good or bad The Soloist is, I'll still love Robert Downey, Jr. Cinematical Seven takes a look at Underrated Robert Downey, Jr. movies.
- I'm really interested in seeing The Carter, the Lil' Wayne documentary. My interest has only grown since I've heard that Lil Wayne wants to block The Carter's release. Perhaps that was his plan all along? Well played, Master Wayne.
- Jamie Foxx playing Mike Tyson in a biopic? Okay, I'm in.
Posted May 15th 2008 12:41PM by Brett Love
Filed under: Industry, Programming, Pickups and Renewals, Upfronts, Episode Recaps
Among many announcements from TNT at upfront week was the stated goal to dramatically increase original content. The network aims to eventually reach 80% original content, with plans for three original nights a week by 2010. How are they going to reach those goals? With cops. Lots and lots of cops.
We've already heard about the new Donnie Wahlberg DEA series, Morse Code. Three other cop shows are in development at the network, including Delta Blues, from executive producer George Clooney, which follows the story of a Memphis cop who does a little Elvis impersonating on the side. 24 co-creator Joel Surnow is also joining the TNT family with an as yet untitled series built around an ATF agent. Finishing off the law enforcement party is Angel City. Written by L.A. cop Will Beall and Barry Schindel, Angel City is being compared to Adam-12. Read on past the jump for the less cuff-heavy goings on over at TNT.
Continue reading TNT & TBS have big plans for original content
Posted Sep 27th 2007 3:19AM by Annie Wu
Filed under: OpEd, The Daily Show, Episode Reviews
First of all, the Daily Show team must have been madly in love with that "translating gibberish" joke because that set up was way too elaborate, with very little pay-off. I'll just pretend they did it mainly as a segue to the UN Summit story. Yes. That's it.
"Showdown at the UN Corral": At the UN General Assembly, Bush and Iran's Ahmadinejad had a face-to-face showdown without actually coming face-to-face. Bush also seemed to get some, uh,
interesting reactions from representatives from certain countries during his speech.
Continue reading The Daily Show: September 26, 2007
Posted May 18th 2007 5:57PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Late Night, TV Royalty, Programming, Celebrities, Talk Show
Charlie Rose: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and Sherwin Nuland - The Late Show With David Letterman: Teri Hatcher, Elvis Costello, and Jonah Hill
- Jay Leno: Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Fallon, Peter Bjorn & John
- Jimmy Kimmel Live: Geoffrey Rush, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Linkin Park
- Tavis Smiley: Luke Wilson and Marina Nemat
- Late Night With Conan O'Brien: Luke Wilson, Oscar Nunez, and Blonde Redhead
- The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson: Gina Gerson, Dan Naturman, and The Exies
- Last Call With Carson Daly: Jerry Bruckheimer and Delores O'Riordan
Posted Feb 24th 2007 5:35PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight
At 8, FOX has a new Cops, followed by a repeat episode and then a new America's Most Wanted. - NBC has a new Dateline at 8.
- CBS repeats the comeback episode of Jericho from the other night at 8.
- TLC has a new Moving Up at 8, then new episodes of Flip That House and Trading Spaces.
- At 9, Cartoon Network has a new Naruto, followed by a new One Piece.
- IFC has Garden State at 9.
- At 10, AMC has the 2007 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Also at 10: Comedy Central has Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooza '07 at 10.
- At 11, FOX has a new Mad TV, with Danny Bonaduce, followed by a new Talk Show With Spike Feresten.
- At 11:30, NBC has a new Saturday Night Live, with Rainn Wilson and Arcade Fire.
Check your local TV listings for more.
Posted Jan 25th 2007 4:03PM by Adam Finley
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Cable, Programming, PBS, Celebrities, Comedy Central, Documentary
In honor of Black History Month, I've made a non-conclusive list of some programs and specials that are coming up to celebrate black history in America. I'll be adding more shows to future posts as information becomes available, probably as we get closer to February. If you know of any I've missed, let me know in the comments and I'll add them to my next post.
Continue reading Black History Month on TV
Posted Jan 15th 2007 11:52PM by Liz Finn-Arnold
Filed under: Other Reality Shows, OpEd, American Idol, Celebrities, Alumni, Awards
Ex-
Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson was awarded the 2007 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture during tonight's award show. Even though I don't particularly like film adaptations of stage productions (don't even get me started on how much I hated
Rent or
The Producers), I did enjoy
Dreamgirls and was blown away by Hudson's spectacular performance (both her singing and acting were incredible). She not only holds her own in a film full of major stars -- such as Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Foxx -- she pretty much steals the show.
Continue reading Jennifer Hudson wins Golden Globe for Dreamgirls - BREAKING NEWS
Posted Jan 13th 2007 11:03AM by Kevin Kelly
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, HBO, Premium Cable, TCA Press Tour
(As a brief aside to those of you who have been reading these all day - TCA is the Television Critics Association, a twice yearly event that brings TV critics together with networks, show creators, and actors to find out all about upcoming shows, films, specials, and what have you. I'm a newbie to it all as well, so now you know. And knowing is half the battle.)Life Support is somewhat based on a true story about a woman who contracts AIDS from her intravenous drug-using husband, and becomes an angry voice an activist in her community. She hands out condoms, doesn't pull punches, and is modeled after the sister of director Nelson George, who was even more outspoken than Queen Latifah, if you can believe it.
Continue reading HBO's Life Support (or Queen Latifah for Prez) - TCA Report
Posted Nov 28th 2006 7:02PM by Anna Johns
Filed under: ABC, News, Celebrities
Once again, ABC news woman Barbara Walters is hosting her list of
The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2006. As usual, she's picking public figures from entertainment, politics, sports and business. ABC has released the names of six people on her list, including Patrick Dempsey (
Grey's Anatomy), Anna Wintour, Andre Agassi, John Ramsey (JonBenet's father), televangelist Joel Osteen, and Terri Irwin. Last year's list included Jamie Foxx, Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Camilla Parker-Bowles, and Tom Cruise- who totally wigged out in 2005. The special airs on Tuesday, December 12th at 10 pm.
Whether you like her or not, I think Rachael Ray deserves to be on this year's list. 2006 was definitely her year. To that, I'd add Barack Obama (who should've been on her list in 2004) or Nancy Pelosi. And, probably Angelina Jolie.
Who else should make this list?
Posted Nov 22nd 2006 11:39AM by Anna Johns
Filed under: American Idol, Music and Variety, Celebrities
Finally! Former
American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson has signed a record deal with powerhouse producer Clive Davis, who also has Aretha Franklin and Barry Manilow, along with other
Idol winners, on his label. Hudson was on the third season of
American Idol, where she was the sixth contestant (in the top 12) voted off the show. There was a lot of outrage after Hudson was ousted-- even Elton John weighed in and called Americans racist for voting Hudson off the show. Apparently it took a role on
Dreamgirls, alongside Beyonce, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy--plus, some love from Oprah--to get Clive Davis' attention. I look forward to a Jennifer Hudson album. This girl has one hell of a voice, and a sassy attitude to match!
Posted Jul 16th 2006 5:48PM by Joel Keller
Filed under: Talent, Industry, Programming, Site Announcements, Web
If you were one of the two readers who was wondering where I was last Sunday -- we didn't do a "previously on" post -- Here's the short answer: I was in a car on the road from Milwaukee to Detroit and wasn't around to do this post. But I'm back, so the summary is back.
Anyway, in case you've missed it -- perhaps you were in some massive traffic jams thanks to the Illinois DOT -- here are some highlights from the last week at TV Squad:
Breaking News Discussions Opinions Retro Squad Episode Reviews Posted Jul 5th 2006 11:00AM by Adam Finley
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, NBC, Celebrities
I never would have thought a show about a couple of narcs could have been so popular, but
Miami Vice proved me wrong. Speaking of
Miami Vice, I'm sure you've all heard of the upcoming film based on the popular television series starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as two undercover agents who mix t-shirts and suit jackets like it's no one's business. In celebration of the new flick, NBC will be re-broadcasting the original two-hour pilot as part of a three-hour event called
Miami Vice: Undercover which will also include a featurette about the upcoming movie from director Michael Mann. Stars Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell will host the special, which airs on July 22 at 8 p.m.
Posted Feb 9th 2006 2:40PM by Adam Finley
Filed under: OpEd, Celebrities
Nathan Rabin posed an interesting question over at the Onion AV Club's blog. Are there people you admire as actors but
hate as celebrities? The first example Rabin gives is Jamie Foxx, a very talented actor in his own right, but a rather
annoying celebrity, too. Rabin mentions catching an awful clip of Foxx crooning some horrendous song from his new album
on The Tonight Show. I would add that Foxx also has a cloying habit of belting out songs in the middle of
interviews. It's really annoying, like those music majors in college who would have "singing conversations"
with one another until you wanted to slowly excoriate both of them with a cheese grater.
This is a difficult one for me to answer, because I figure once the actor has done their performance, they're
no longer of any real concern to me. However, that's more than a little pompous and it's not as if I'm impervious to
annoyance. In fact, I'm constantly annoyed by things all the time. So, off the top of my head, I'm going to go
with Robin Williams, who I neither admire as an actor nor as a celebrity, but he did make me laugh once, quietly, for
about .5 seconds, sometime in 1983. I guess that's admirable.
So kids, who do you love to watch perform but want to strangle when you see them any other time? The floor is all
yours.
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