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Alynda Wheat's Beat Cop: It's the procedural playoffs -- sweeps month!
3 November 2009 1:38 PM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
It’s sweeps month! It’s sweeps month! Craziness will happen! Casting will be stunty! Networks will actually try! Yes, Beatniks, it’s that magical time of year when whatever the actual televised content on procedurals—good or bad—it is highly unlikely to be indifferent. Those networks need our eyeballs, so if they want ’em, they'd better be willing to throw us a CSI triple crossover, resurrect long-lost castmembers, and double the Deschanel quotient! (Oh wait, no, Zooey’s not popping up on Bones till Dec. 10. Shoot. That’s one bit of holiday stunt casting I do approve of, »
- Alynda Wheat
Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J Dish on (Big) Family Life
25 October 2009 4:00 AM, PDT | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »
Stephen Shugerman/Getty
With nine children between them, Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J have no shortage of stories to swap on the set of NCIS: Los Angeles, and the costars’ camaraderie was apparent during a recent visit to On-Air with Ryan Seacrest.
“I always said I wanted five when I was younger,” Chris — dad to Lily Anne, 10, Christopher ‘Chip’ Eugene, 9, Charles McHugh, 6, Finley, 3 ½, and Maeve Frances, 22 months — explains. “I didn’t know what the hell I was talking about.”
“Once you have a couple and you realize how hard it is…We were done at four and the »
- Missy
The Weather Channel Decides to Show Movies Now That No One Watches The Weather Channel
20 October 2009 9:40 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
A channel entirely devoted to weather was a fantastic idea until we got phones that would tell us the weather and do so without waiting ten minutes to see what the weather was like in a major city in our area. So what’s a network entirely devoted to weather to do? What if they turned their efforts to covering hard news not just of natural disasters (as much fun as it is to toss a reporter into a hurricane) but of their aftermath? What if they did an investigative report on how Fema has attempted (if at all) to change in response to Hurricane Katrina? What about a special on how a disaster like a tsunami leaves damage beyond the loss of life and property but affects drinking water and dispersed children and other factors we don’t traditionally think of?
Or they could just show movies about weather. »
- Matt Goldberg
Miley Cyrus, Adam Lambert, Captain Lou And Michael Jackson: This Week's Deep Cuts
16 October 2009 3:09 PM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
The Newsroom is clearing out for the weekend, and if you're like us, you're either headed to a screening of "Where the Wild Things Are," dinner at your favorite Mexican restaurant or drinks at the local tavern. But before you let yourself get mesmerized by Spike Jonze or order another quesadilla, check out everything you might have missed this week in the Newsroom. There were plenty of birthdays, big interviews and bucks hunted — something for everybody!
» There are still a few more days before "Michael Jackson's This Is It" opens, but the new song "This Is It" has already been unleashed. Though Paul Anka had some qualms, it seems like the public approved.
» The wrestling and music worlds lost a crossover icon this week, as Captain Lou Albano passed away. He'll be remembered for his great promos, his nose for television and his strange group of friends, including Hulk Hogan and Andy Warhol. »
- Kyle Anderson
Massive ‘DJ Hero’ Set List Revealed
15 October 2009 12:15 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
As you have seen, we’ve been closely following the release of DJ Hero, the next step in rhythm gaming from Activision. Today is no exception as the company has now released the full 93 song set list for the game. While all club styled mixes, remixes and mashups, DJ Hero boasts one of the most varied collection of artists in any Hero franchise release.
With everything from the Jackson 5 to 2Pac, Daft Punk to Queen and everything in between, that variety of DJ Hero’s playlist is unmatched, as long as you like mashups and remixes. If you are a musical purist to the extreme, this game isn’t really what you’d be looking for.
In addition, the game will feature 10 tracks where players can plug in their Guitar Hero guitar and play alongside their friend on the DJ Hero turntable for a true real time rock / dance mashup. »
- John Carle
Kanye West, Ludacris, Public Enemy And ... Slayer? 25 Years Of Def Jam Videos
14 October 2009 8:16 AM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
Last night's annual "VH1 Hip-Hop Honors" show tipped its pimp hat to Def Jam Records, perhaps the most influential hip-hop company in history. When Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons launched Def Jam from Rubin's Nyu dorm room 25 years ago, they surely could not have anticipated that they would nurture some of the greatest talent the hip-hop world has ever seen, from LL Cool J and Public Enemy to Ludacris and Young Jeezy.
In addition to more than two decades of killer music, artists on the Def Jam label have also focused on having a keen visual sense. As a result, some of the clips the label has put out over the years have become cornerstones of the video genre. From the punk-rock simplicity of the Beastie Boys' "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)" and LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out" to the grimy »
- Kyle Anderson
Def Jam History Fills The Pages Of November's Xxl
13 October 2009 11:24 PM, PDT | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »
Interviews with Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, ?uestlove and more give insight into the imprint's history in the special issue.
By Jayson Rodriguez
The Def Jam issue of <i>Xxl</i>
Photo: Xxl
They were simply bigger and deffer than any other label in rap history and, as a result, Def Jam Records was recognized on Tuesday during VH1's "Hip Hop Honors."
The seminal label was the night's sole honoree, a first in the event's six-year history. In the past, a class of MCs were inducted each year, from Big Daddy Kane to A Tribe Called Quest. The rap film "Wild Style" is the only other non-lyrical entrant.
The honor was the latest recognition for Def Jam as the label has been celebrating its 25-year anniversary all year long, which also included landing the cover of the latest issue of Xxl.
Rick Ross, Method Man and Redman, Ghostface, ?uestlove of the Roots »
Eminem, Public Enemy Celebrate Def Jam Catalog At VH1's 'Hip Hop Honors'
13 October 2009 7:55 AM, PDT | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »
Stars perform tracks by LL Cool J, Beastie Boys and other acts from the legendary imprint.
Eminem performs at the VH1's "Hip Hop Honors"
Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images
Brooklyn, New York — Usually when hip-hop heads new and old gather to celebrate someone being recognized as a "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" inductee, it's a pioneering act like LL Cool J, Rakim or Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.
However, on Tuesday night (October 13), during the telecast of the sixth-annual production, the Tracy Morgan-hosted event broke new ground, honoring an entire record label.
And it was only right that the label was Def Jam, the most influential rap imprint in history. The 25-year-old label was founded by Rick Rubin and cultivated by the likes of Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen and so many other prominent figures in hip-hop. LL Cool J was the face of the label for so many years, »
Miley Cyrus Raps Her Twitter Peace-Out
9 October 2009 4:01 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Ok, so she's no threat to LL Cool J or Eminem or even T-Pain, but Miley Cyrus knows how to rap a little bit in a corny-cool old-school style and she knows how to milk a moment like nobody's business. As we reported yesterday, Miley pulled the plug on her Twitter account and now she spills the deets to the beats. A sample: "Yeah, you write what you're doing but who really cares/If I'm playing with Noah or just doing my hair/Everything that I type and everything I do/All those lame gossip sites take it and they make it news." So what if she's a Twitter quitter, we're not bitter. Hey, are those backup dancers, or just her babysitters? Peace-out! ________ If you really... »
NCIS: Los Angeles and The Good Wife: CBS Gives Full Season Orders to Hit Dramas
8 October 2009 6:59 PM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
Some new shows are struggling but the same can't be said for CBS' new Tuesday night shows.
NCIS: Los Angeles is a spin-off of the network's popular NCIS series and stars Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J, Linda Hunt, Peter Cambor, Adam Jamal Craig, and Daniela Ruah.
The Good Wife revolves around the wife of a disgraced politician who's forced to re-enter the workforce. It stars Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Josh Charles, Archie Panjabi, Matt Czuchry, Makenzie Vega, and Graham Phillips.
The biggest winner of the Fall season for CBS is NCIS: La, ranking second among new and returning primetime shows. It's been averaging a whopping 17.47 million viewers and a 4.1/11 among adults 18-49.
The Good Wife isn't far behind and is the second most-popular new series of the season. It's averaged 13.7 million viewers »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
CBS picks up NCIS and Good Wife
8 October 2009 4:58 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
CBS has given full seasons to "NCIS: Los Angeles" as well as its Tuesday night companion "The Good Wife." "NCIS: Los Angeles" stars Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J and has pulled in an average of 17.5 million viewers, making it the second most-watched series in primetime behind it's original "NCIS" showmate. Show is executive produced by Shane Brennan and R. Scott Gemmill. "The Good Wife" has doen well behind "NCIS: Los Angeles" in the 10 p.m. slot where "The Mentalist" blossomed last season for CBS. Julianne Marulies stars in the show which ranks No. 2 »
CBS Green-Lights 'NCIS: Los Angeles' and 'The Good Wife' For Full Season
7 October 2009 11:23 PM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »
CBS has announced that they have ordered a full season for their two new hit shows, "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "The Good Wife." "NCIS: Los Angeles" is the number one new program of the season. The crime drama stars Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J. To see all the action and crime solving, tune in Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. "The Good Wife" comes in as the number two new program of the season so far. Starring Julianna Margulies and Christine Baranski, the show airs Tuesday's at 10 p.m. on CBS.
[Read full story on The Insider]
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- TheInsider
CBS Orders Full Seasons of NCIS: Los Angeles and The Good Wife
7 October 2009 7:29 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
CBS announced that they have given full season orders to their two top new drama series NCIS: Los Angeles and The Good Wife.
NCIS: Los Angeles, starring Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J, Linda Hunt, Peter Cambor, Adam Jamal Craig and Daniela Ruah, came in at No.1 for new program of the season and ranked second among all primetime programs. The show averaged 17.47 million viewers.
The Good Wife, starring Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Josh Charles, Archie Panjabi, Matt Czuchry, Makenzie Vega and Graham Phillips, ranked in at No. 2 for new series of the season, and is averaging 13.70 million viewers.
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CBS' NCIS: Los Angeles and Good Wife renewed for another year
7 October 2009 7:22 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Julianna Margulies and LL Cool J have hit TV shows on their hands. CBS has given full season orders to NCIS: Los Angeles and The Good Wife, the top two new series of the 2009-2010 season. NCIS: Los Angeles is the No.1 new program of the season and ranked second among all primetime programs. NCIS: Los Angeles stars Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J, Linda Hunt, Peter Cambor, Adam Jamal Craig and Daniela Ruah. The Good Wife is the No. 2 new series of the season, is averaging 13.70 million viewers, 3.0/8 in adults 18-49 and 4.2/11 in adults 25-54, winning its Tuesday (10:00-11:00 Pm) time period in all key measures every week. The series stars Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, »
- April MacIntyre
CBS’ ‘The Good Wife,’ ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Get Full-Season Orders
7 October 2009 6:05 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – CBS freshman dramas, and the top two new series, “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “The Good Wife” have been given a full 2009-2010 season pickup.
Photo credit: CBS
With almost 14.5 million viewers, “NCIS: Los Angeles” is the No. 1 new program of the season, ranking the series second among all primetime programs. The show won its Tuesday (8pm Cst) timeslot in viewers and adults 25-54 every week so far and placed first in adults 18-49 twice.
“NCIS: Los Angeles,” which stars Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J is the first spin-off of the hit series “NCIS” which is also a spinoff of another CBS series, “Jag.” The show also stars Linda Hunt, Peter Cambor, Adam Jamal Craig and Daniela Ruah.
The No. 2 series this fall is the legal drama “The Good Wife,” which averages 13.7 millions viewers, 3.0/8, in adults 18-49 ad 4.2/11 in adults 25-54. “The Good Wife” has »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
CBS picks up full 'Good Wife,' 'NCIS: Los Angeles' seasons
7 October 2009 5:54 PM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
CBS has given full season orders to Tuesday dramas "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "The Good Wife." In other news, cotton candy is sweet, the New York Yankees have a high payroll and Jessica Alba can't carry a movie. Yes, in what has probably been a foregone conclusion for three weeks now, CBS picked up the back-nine for TV's two most-watched new shows of the 2009-10 season. "NCIS: Los Angeles," featuring LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell, is the top new program of the fall, averaging 17.47 million viewers and a 4.1 rating in the 18-49 demo. The news comes the... »
- Daniel Fienberg
Will Fans Pay Public Enemy to Make a New Album or Just Buy Old Hits on CD?
7 October 2009 7:30 AM, PDT | Fast Company | See recent Fast Company news »
At every step of their music industry and lyrical innovation, the hip-hop group Public Enemy has been a magnet for irony.
A collective of self-proclaimed radicals lead by rapper Chuck D and hype man Flavor Flav, they've championed positive black causes and shouted out everyone from Jesse Jackson and Martin Luther King to Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan. But one of their most memorable contributions to mainstream music was a cover version of their own song "Bring the Noise" with thrash metal group Anthrax.
They railed against the scourge of freebase cocaine in "Night of the Living Baseheads," then Flavor Flav developed a crack problem.
They blasted a fictitious woman for watching garbage TV in "She Watch Channel Zero?!," then Flav became a reality star in Flavor of Love on VH1.
Now the group has announced its plans to flip the script on the major-label-driven music business model by making »
- Tyler Gray
'DJ Hero' Reveals All 93 In-Game Tracks
6 October 2009 12:30 PM, PDT | MTV Multiplayer | See recent MTV Multiplayer news »
Activision already named its headlining talent behind the music of "DJ Hero," but today the company released the names of all 93 mixes that players will face during the game's set list. Featuring extra helpings of Daft Punk and Jay-z, the list includes big names 50 Cent and the Beastie Boys to late legends like DJ Am and 2Pac. Even fans of Weezer and Queen will find something to like, as the samplings come from all over rock and and hip-hop. Check out the whole track list after the jump.
· 2Pac - "All Eyez On Me" vs. The Aranbee Pop Orchestra - "Bittersweet Symphony (Instrumental)"
· 50 Cent - "Disco Inferno" vs. David Bowie - "Let's Dance"
· 50 Cent - "Disco Inferno" vs. InDeep - "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life"
· Afrika Bambaataa - "Zulu Nation Throwdown" vs. Freedom Express - "Get Down"
· Beastie Boys - "Here's A Little Somethin' For Ya" vs. DJ Shadow »
- Brian Warmoth
Clifton Collins Jr. Talks Boondock Saints II, The Experiment, Brothers and More
1 October 2009 9:05 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
The chameleonic character actor talks about the upcoming films on his growing film slate
If you couldn't tell from the first part of my interview with Clifton Collins Jr., (or the interview before that), I'm a pretty damn big fan of the guy, and his work. The guy is a workaholic, a terrific actor and one of the honest-to-God nicest dudes I've met during my tenure in Hollywood. I know it sounds like I'm on his payroll or something, but it's quite rare out here to meet such a genuine guy in the biz and it's great to see him have the kind of amazing year he's had so far... a year that isn't even close to being over. After talking about his new small-screen gig on Southland, we started to talk about all the new films he has coming out before year's end, and the new music video that »
Global Grind's Datwon Thomas On Hottest MCs: 'Fabolous Is Brooklyn's Heir To Jay-z's Throne'
1 October 2009 5:30 AM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
By Datwon Thomas, Eic/COO of Global Grind
Throw in an understated lyrical swag, witty word play, the penchant for murdering hip-hop soul features and the ability to start Twitter trending topics at the drop of a hashtag and you have Brooklyn's heir to the Hov throne in Def Jam's marquee playboy, Fabolous.
His ascent to the upper crust of the crafty Mc list is a long time coming since the kid (in hip-hop years, anyway) already has nearly a decade under his belt. All of his albums can be categorized under the "LL Cool J School for the Rap Balladeer," yet the mixtape mainstay (in his earlier years) can whip up a mean 16 if you let him change out of his Fabolous attire into his Loso streetwear.
With the arrival of Loso's Way, Fab took a page out of the Big Homie's concept album book. He created his own »
- MTV News
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