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Fox reality show spotlights Downers Grove business May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into entertainment. And they start it off in Downers Grove. “Does Someone Have to Go?” airs at 7 p.m. Thursday. On the show, cameras go into small businesses and employees are compelled to rat out underperforming colleagues. At the end, they choose one co-worker to recommend for firing.
Michael Douglas, Matt Damon dramatize Liberace’s affair May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The idea of Michael Douglas playing Liberace might seem nearly as outrageous as Liberace himself. Liberace, forever hailed as "Mr. Showmanship," was the excess-to-the-max pianist-personality whose onstage and offstage extravagance were legendary, and who wowed audiences in Las Vegas and worldwide. By contrast, Michael Douglas is a 68-year-old movie star known for he-man performances and morally ambiguous roles. And he was no piano player. But Douglas now dazzles as Liberace in the new HBO film, "Behind the Candelabra," including lavish musical numbers where he tinkles the ivories and flourishes his jewel-and-ermine finery.
Singer Kellie Pickler named new `Dancing' champ May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Kellie Pickler came into the final “Dancing With the Stars” episode in second place but finished in first. The 26-year-old country singer won the show's mirror ball trophy Tuesday. "This is amazing!" she beamed to her professional partner, Derek Hough. The pair earned two sets of perfect scores Monday night and another on Tuesday. Judges' scores combined with viewer votes determine the winner.
‘Arrested’ reborn on Netflix May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Portia de Rossi only believed it was happening when her agent got the good news from the producers. Michael Cera only believed it was happening when the cameras rolled. It happened all right. After years of clamoring from fans and rumors firing them up while the cast hung on for a green light, "Arrested Development" has risen from the dead with 15 half-hours premiering en masse on Netflix on Sunday at 2:01 a.m.
Eve from 'Days' still a tough girl from suburbsMay 21, 2013 12:00 AM
On television, Winnetka native Charlotte Ross is often cast as an aggressive, and, shall we say, not-so-nice woman. She's no pushover in her latest role, either, as Olivia Vincent, the shrewd dance squad director on "Hit the Floor." The sexy new series debuts May 27 on VH1. "I gravitate to strong women roles," said Ross, 45. "I've played many variations of Eve Donovan.
Seth MacFarlane won’t return as Oscar host May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014. The multitalented comedian says on Twitter that he "tried to make it work schedule-wise, but I need sleep."
TV will be a lot less gay next year May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
As the broadcast TV channels have revealed their fall schedules along with their renewed-or-canceled announcements, one characteristic of the 2013-14 TV season has already been determined: It will be a lot more heterosexual than the current season.
Discovery Channel goes wild over wonders of 'North America' May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Every year, residents of North America shell out big bucks (and pesos) to explore the wonders of far-off places in search of spectacular natural landscapes and impressive wildlife. What many don't realize is that they don't have to cross an ocean to get just that. Over seven parts airing Sundays starting today, Discovery Channel aims to enlighten these folks with the natural history documentary "North America."
Challenging, but rewarding, ‘Cloud Atlas’ now out on DVD May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Video answer man Jeff Tuckman reviews several new movies and video collections being released this week, including the motion picture "Cloud Atlas," plus a Marx Brothers collection and the complete run of the sitcom "Roseanne."
McGraw recasts ACM special as summer tour previewMay 17, 2013 12:00 AM
When the producers of the Academy of Country Music's annual television special approached Tim McGraw about the 2013 edition, the singer immediately flashed on the program's format. "They were tribute shows," he said. Instead, McGraw decided to take the show in a new direction, recasting it as a summer tour preview. "ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night" will air at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, on CBS.
3rd time’s a charm: Glover wins ‘American Idol’ May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Candice Glover was crowned the new “American Idol” on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison. The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., looked stunned when “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest announced she bested the soulful 22-year-old country singer Harrison from Woodville, Texas. “Three times,” exclaimed a weepy Glover, referencing the trio of times it took before she made it to the finals of the Fox singing competition.
‘Vampire Diaries’ star understands fans’ passion May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
"The Vampire Diaries" is known for its twists and turns, and one of its stars, Ian Somerhalder, says Thursday night's season finale won't be any different. "Elena's gonna make a big decision," teased the 34-year-old actor at CW's presentation of its programming for next season. He couldn't elaborate on what decision or decisions would be made.
USA network will debut first-ever sitcoms May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The USA television network is looking for laughs, and will premiere its first original situation comedies next winter. "Sirens" focuses on three emergency medical technicians from Chicago who are good at their jobs but with personal lives that leave something to be desired. Denis Leary, who starred in FX's "Rescue Me," wrote and produced the series, but is not on-screen.
CW to air iHeartRadio Music Festival May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The CW network is bringing a popular radio music series to television and is going heavy on escapist fare in its new programming for next season. As part of a three-year deal, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will air exclusively on the network and stream on CWTV.com following the broadcasts, the CW said Thursday. Other iHeartRadio events, including a Jingle Ball holiday concert, are coming to CW as part of the agreement with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.
Ralph Covert show to air on WTTW May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
This weekend, WTTW Channel 11 will debut the pilot episodes of "Time Machine Guitar" by children's musician Ralph Covert, of Glen Ellyn. The show targets preschool-aged children and their parents and features Covert and three puppet friends who travel through time thanks to his magic time machine guitar.
ACLU: Time for ‘Modern Family’ gay couple to wed May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The ACLU is lobbying for the gay couple on "Modern Family" to get married. ACLU Action started a campaign to urge the show's producers to write a wedding episode for Mitchell and Cameron, fathers of an adopted child and one of three couples at the heart of the show. The ACLU says it is appealing to the fictional family to draw more attention to the real issue as it awaits Supreme Court decisions on two important marriage equality cases.
Expect cliffhanger from ‘Big Bang Theory’ finale May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Listening to actor Simon Helberg talk about "The Big Bang Theory," you'd think his show was actually a nerdy nighttime soap. The actor, who plays aerospace engineer Howard Wolowitz on the CBS sitcom, dropped a few hints about what to expect from Thursday night's season finale. "This time, the adventure is for Leonard," Helberg revealed, referring to the experimental physicist played by Johnny Galecki. "Howard finds Stephen Hawking's crew is sending out an expedition to the North Sea, and he gets Leonard a job, going on a boat for four months."
'The Office' shutting down after 8 years May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
As "The Office" airs its series finale after eight years on NBC, the time feels right to salute the show that spawned it. We're talking, of course, about the BBC-produced, British version of "The Office," starring a previously unknown scamp named Ricky Gervais, who also served as its co-creator, -writer and -director.
CBS adds Robin Williams comedy to fall lineup May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
CBS on Wednesday revealed a few nips and tucks it is planning next season for what is already network television's most successful schedule, including adding a comedy with Robin Williams playing an unorthodox advertising executive with Sarah Michelle Gellar as his daughter. It will move "Person of Interest" to Tuesdays, pairing it with "NCIS" and "NCIS: Los Angeles" to have television's three most-watched dramas on the same night and the same network.
ABC adds 14 new series for next season May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
ABC is cutting its aging "Dancing With the Stars" back to two hours and one night next season, creating a slot for a new drama series based on the Marvel Comics world that's aimed at expanding the network's audience, its programming chief said Tuesday. Condensing the celebrity dancing contest on Monday night "opens up Tuesday for a pretty aggressive play," said Paul Lee, ABC Entertainment Group president