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Leno Wins Rights To Web Address
2 July 2009 9:21 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
U.S. comedian Jay Leno has won the right to take control of a website bearing the name of his new talk show.
The former The Tonight Show presenter was stunned to discover TheJayLenoShow.com was already taken and called in the United Nations' World Intellectual Property Organization to investigate.
The domain name was registered in 2004 by Texas resident Guadalupe Zambrano, who used the page to direct visitors to his own real estate website.
But officials at the United Nations body have ruled Zambrano had no legitimate reason for setting up the web address and have ordered him to transfer ownership to Leno.
The funnyman's new programme is due to be launched in September. He stepped down from The Tonight Show in May and was replaced by Conan O'Brien.
Will Dave Overtake Conan?
10 June 2009 2:36 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news
Ratings for Conan O'Brien's Tonight show have declined each night since O'Brien took over the show last week. By Monday, only a tenth of a ratings point separated the Tonight Show from David Letterman's The Late Show. Meanwhile, the Hollywood Reporter has reported that Letterman's Worldwide Pants company has reached an agreement with CBS on a new contract that calls for a significant reduction in the fee the company receives for the program (although, as the New York Times pointed out today, "the reduced fee does not necessarily mean that Mr. Letterman himself will take a reduced salary." He reportedly earns about $32 million a year.) In the meantime, NBC said Tuesday that it plans to promote its upcoming The Jay Leno Show during its 10:00 p.m. programs every night throughout the summer. "From the moment he left The Tonight Show until the moment his new show starts, there won't be a day where Jay doesn't appear on NBC," NBC Universal TV Group Chief Marketing Officer John Miller told Daily Variety.
Tonight Beats Primetime
3 June 2009 2:38 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news
Conan O'Brien's debut as host of the Tonight show posted a 7.1 rating and a 17 share Monday -- numbers that were higher than any show broadcast in primetime on that night, according to Nielsen Research. Indeed, there were more viewers for Tonight than for CBS's Late Show With David Letterman and ABC's Nightline combined. Nevertheless, the ratings were a substantial 19 percent lower than Leno's bow-out on Friday, which registered an 8.8/20. In its report on the transition, the Associated Press observed, "History suggests goodbyes draw more interest than hellos, even if Leno's exit is only temporary." Meanwhile, NBC announced that The Jay Leno Show will debut on Monday, Sept. 14 at 10:00 p.m. The date was about a week earlier than expected. NBC said that the network wanted to use the season debut of Sunday Night Football the previous night, the season finale of America's Got Talent and the season debut of The Biggest Loser that week to promote the new Leno variety show.
O'Brien Brings Late Night To Tonight
2 June 2009 2:37 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news
Conan O'Brien described the uphill battle he faces as the fifth host of the Tonight show with the very first line of his monologue Monday night: "Well, I've timed this moment perfectly. I'm on a last place network, I moved to a state that's bankrupt, and tonight's show is sponsored by General Motors." He also faces mounting competition from ABC's Nightline, which see-saws with CBS's Late Show With David Letterman, for second place in the late-night competition -- and usually wins these days -- and Letterman himself, who opened his show Monday night by remarking, "I'm Dave Letterman. I'm still here. I knocked off another competitor." Reviews for the new Tonight were largely favorable, although most critics commented that O'Brien appeared nervous on stage. Robert Bianco in USA Today noted that while the show appeared "more richly produced" than his previous one, "if you like what he does -- and I do -- odds are you'll be happy for the chance to see him do it an hour earlier. ... All in all," he concluded, "O'Brien got his Tonight off to a decent start." In the New York Daily News, TV critic David Hinckley remarked, "Conan made it subtly clear that the new kid in town will be a little naughtier and that for better or worse Tonight is now his ride." On the other hand, critic Linda Stasi wrote in the New York Post that much of O'Brien's material was "painfully unfunny." Watching O'Brien's interview with Will Ferrell, whose comedy, she said, "turned excruciating," she began feeling "Leno deprivation." Still, she concluded, "Conan fans won't be disappointed."
Leno Goes Out With A Bang
1 June 2009 2:34 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news
Jay Leno's farewell telecast Friday night delivered the Tonight show's highest Friday-night ratings since Leno took over the show from Johnny Carson in 1992, according to Nielsen Research. It was also the best numbers for the show since a tribute to Carson aired on Tonight in 2005. The telecast averaged an 8.8 rating and a 20 share, doubling Leno's average for the quarter. Reporting on the ratings, the New York Times commented: "The numbers may not approach the more than 40 million viewers who watched Johnny Carson's last night on Tonight but that was in 1992, and unlike Mr. Carson, Mr. Leno is not retiring." The show also lifted Friday's Late Show With Jimmy Fallon, which posted a 3.8 rating and a 12 share. At one point during his monologue Leno proudly remarked that when he took over the show 17 years ago, it was the top-rated late-night show on television and that it remains No. 1 as he turns it over to Conan O'Brien (who takes over tonight). "Which means I get my security deposit back," Leno joked. Referring to his upcoming variety show, which will air nightly at 10:00 p.m. on low-rated NBC beginning in September, Leno remarked, "I'm going to a secluded location where no one can find me: NBC's primetime." He also said that he realizes that his new show represents a gamble. "I'm betting NBC will be around in three months," he quipped.
No Tears Shed on Last Episode of 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno'
29 May 2009 9:51 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
Friday, May 29 marked the end of Jay Leno's 17-year run as the host of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". On his final episode, Leno kicked it off by thanking all the people "who made it possible", and that include the personalities who have provided him with materials to talk about such as Monica Lewinsky, Bill Clinton, and Michael Jackson.
Upon entering the stage, Leno was welcomed with a long-standing ovation. Then he made some jokes related to his departure from the show, as well as the move to 10 P.M. slot. "I'm going to be going to a secluded spot where no one can find me - NBC prime time," Leno said. "It's a gamble. I'm betting NBC will still be around in three months, but that's not a given." He added that he had cleaned out his office, and found O.J. Simpson's knife. "I had it the whole time!
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Classic Jay Leno and Conan clips, the 'end' is nigh for Leno
27 May 2009 8:13 PM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news
The final episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno will air this Friday night (5/29) and as we have reported, new host Conan O'Brien will be the last guest before he takes over on Monday. To get in the spirit for the passing of The Tonight Show torch, check out these videos for Leno and Conan that NBC fired over to Monsters and Critics. Leno - Best of celebrity correspondents (includes Dana Carvey, Bill Maher, Dave Chappelle, and Brad Pitt): Bley and John Crotteau make up a new game to play around the office called InternShip (like Battleship): Best of celebrity correspondents Conan - InternShip
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Arnold Schwarzenegger talks Prop 8 on Leno, Video
26 May 2009 9:41 PM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news
Jay Leno hosted California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who taped his 25th appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" to air tonight in the comedian.s final week as host. According to NBC, the Governor discussed the gargantuan state budget crisis and the California Supreme Court.s decision upholding Proposition 8, as well as the new "Terminator" movie starring Christian Bale. Schwarzenegger, who defined the franchise, said he.d taken his family to see the movie. .The only thing is I was somewhat a little bit upset because I turned to my daughter and said, .What do you think?. . Schwarzenegger said, according to a transcript from NBC, and then quoted her as saying: "'That was the best Terminator
April MacIntyre
Leno, In Final Tonight Show Week, Says He's A Show Biz Voyeur
26 May 2009 2:49 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news
Beginning his final week as host of NBC's Tonight show, Jay Leno says that he has strived always to keep a level head. In a telephone interview with the Boston Herald, Leno remarked, "The real trick to show business is try not to get too excited. Try not to get too depressed. ... I have the same friends I had in high school. I'm married to the same woman I had. I'm still driving the same car I had when I dated her - although I got a few more. I come in here and I enjoy it. I enjoy being a voyeur to show business. I enjoy looking at it and being around it. But it doesn't become my life. I don't let it absorb me."
Gibson confirms girlfriend pregnancy
26 May 2009 1:30 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Mel Gibson has confirmed speculation that his girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva is expecting a baby. The Passion Of The Christ star, who has seven children with his estranged wife Robyn, made the announcement during an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. "We’re gonna have a child. I guess I'm Octo-Mel," he joked, declining to reveal when the new arrival was due. Gibson also spoke out about his separation from his wife of 28 years, admitting that he "did a pretty good hatchet job" on his marriage. "I'm (more)
By Lara Martin
Mel Gibson Confirms His Girlfriend is Pregnant
26 May 2009 12:18 AM, PDT | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news
It's official! Mel Gibson and his girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva are expecting! Rumors had been circling for the past few weeks that Oksana was with child, but Mel has just confirmed the news himself. He appeared on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and spilled the beans on the stork news. "I guess I’m 'Octo-Mel,'" said Mel, who already has seven kids with his soon to be ex-wife of 28 years, Robyn. "My wife and I, our marriage ended three years ago and we’ve been separated ever since then," Gibson tells Leno. "These things happen. It'...
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2008 - 2009 Cancelled TV Shows: 25 NBC Series That Won't Be Back for 2009 - 2010
20 May 2009 4:48 PM, PDT | From TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news
The peacock network held its upfront presentation this week and execs presented their new schedules to advertisers.
Shows returning next season include 30 Rock, Celebrity Apprentice, The Biggest Loser, Chuck, Dateline, Friday Night Lights, Heroes, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Office, Parks & Recreation, and Southland.
America's Got Talent will return this Summer. It'll be joined by The Great American Road Trip, I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, The Listener, Merlin, and The Philanthropist.
Not returning to NBC are America's Toughest Jobs, The Baby Borrowers, Celebrity Circus, Celebrity Family Feud, The Chopping Block, Crusoe, Deal Or No Deal, ER, Fear Itself, Howie Do It, Kath & Kim, Kings, Knight Rider, Last Comic Standing, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, Life, Lipstick Jungle, Medium, Momma's Boys, Most Outrageous Moments, My Name Is Earl, My Own Worst Enemy, Nashville Star, Superstars Of Dance, and The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
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Ferrell, O'Brien's Last Guest, Will Be His First, Too
19 May 2009 2:22 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news
Will Ferrell will be Conan O'Brien's first guest on the Tonight show when O'Brien takes over the late-night show from Jay Leno on June 1, NBC announced on Monday. "Ferrell, who helped usher O'Brien out of New York on the final Late Night with Conan O'Brien, will help welcome O'Brien to his new home in Los Angeles," the network said in a statement. "In addition, Pearl Jam will be the inaugural band."
Will Nightline Rule Late-Night TV?
15 May 2009 2:41 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news
ABC, which once hoped to land David Letterman and later Jay Leno to host a late-night talk show, has discovered that what it already has been airing in the time period is more potent than Letterman and might very well also wind up stronger than Leno's successor, Conan O'Brien. The website TVNewser.com pointed out Thursday that ABC's Nightline has been expanding its audience for 18 straight weeks and that its ratings during the week of May 4 were up 9 percent over the same week last year. By the same token, NBC's Tonight show with Leno was down 3 percent and CBS's Late Show with Letterman was down 2 percent. Nightline remained in second place with 3.66 million viewers, edging out Late Show with 3.60 million. The Tonight show remained in first place with 4.85 million.
Jay Leno Books Conan O'Brien as His Last Tonight Show Guest
14 May 2009 8:26 AM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news
Jay Leno is bringing his show to a close in a unique way: by having his replacement on as his last guest. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jay Leno has booked Conan O'Brien has his last guest ever on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
O'Brien will appear on the Friday, May 29 episode, before O'Brien takes over the show with The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on Monday, June 1. Leno has a big line-up set already for the last week of his 17-year run, with other guest including Mel Gibson, Prince and Billy Crystal, who brings Leno's show full-circle, as he was Leno's first guest after taking over from Johnny Carson.
Leno will debut his new primetime talk-show on NBC this fall, taking over the 10 Pm Et primetime hour.
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Conan O'Brien Will Be Jay Leno's Final Guest On Tonight Show
14 May 2009 7:37 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
When "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" wraps on May 29th, he'll have one last guest. Conan O'Brien, who will be taking over "The Tonight Show," will serve as Leno's final guest before he begins his new hosting job on June 1st.
Leno's final week of shows will include appearances from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, Wanda Sykes, Prince, and Billy Crystal, who was Leno's first guest when he took over for Johnny Carson in 1992.
Jay Leno's primetime show, which will air at 10pm on NBC, will begin airing in the Fall.
"It's a celebration," Leno told reporters about his upcoming primetime show. "I'll be off the air for less time than during the writer's strike. I'll come back in September with something a little bit different."
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Eminem Announces Three Night Residency On "Jimmy Kimmel Live"
11 May 2009 10:03 PM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Eminem has announced a three-night residency on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The rapper kicks off the performance Friday, May 15, and continues thorough the following week.
The rap star is expected to debut tracks from his highly anticipated forthcoming album "Relapse" on the late night show. On the last day, May 19, he will perform live in Kimmel's studio to coincide with the U.S. release date of his album.
The rapper is also scheduled to re-appear on the show on May 22 from his hometown Detroit via satellite and perform two more songs from the album, reports E! Online. He is also set to give a three-hour interview on Sirius Xm's Shade 45 channel.
The Slim Shady star is following the footsteps of Irish rockers U2 who performed five nights in a row on the "Late Show with David Letterman". Other artist to do the same includes Prince who performed on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.
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Jay Leno Announces The Guests for His Final Week
11 May 2009 9:45 AM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news
The week of May 25th will be the last week that Jay Leno is the host of "The Tonight Show" -- and Et has the list of his final week of guests! Monday, May 25: Look for Mel Gibson and Lyle Lovett, who will be making his 25th appearance. Tuesday, May 26: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger makes his 25th appearance on the show. He will be joined by country music-great Dwight Yoakam. Wednesday, May 27: Jay's guests include Wanda Sykes and Sarah McLachlan. Thursday, May 28: The first guest to appear on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" comedian Billy Crystal returns, as does musical guest Prince. Friday, May 29: The guests for the last episode of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" will be announced later this week.
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Guests Scheduled for the Final Week of Shows
7 May 2009 4:33 PM, PDT | From TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news
Though he may take some jabs over his recent marital problems, Mel Gibson isn't shying away from taking part in the final week of Jay Leno's Tonight Show reign.
The last batch of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno episodes are set to kick off on Monday, May 25th. Gibson is set to appear and musician Lyle Lovett will stop by to perform as the musical guest.
On Tuesday, singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakum and actor-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger are set to appear. As you may recall, the "Governator" made history by announcing his candidacy on the Tonight Show coach back in August 2003.
Comedian Wanda Sykes and singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan are scheduled to come by on Wednesday, May 27th. Sykes may be able to pick up some tips from Leno as she's set to host her own Saturday night talk show for Fox, beginning in September.
And on Thursday, Jay's very first
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Douglas recovering after knee replacement
30 April 2009 8:10 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Michael Douglas has revealed that he is recovering after undergoing knee replacement surgery. The actor, who is married to Catherine Zeta-Jones, admitted that he was instructed to have the operation after developing a limp on the set of his new movie Solitary Man. Appearing on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, he said: "I had my knee replaced, I have an artificial knee. A little bit of Pvc, plastic pipes with titanium rods. It's four weeks old. "I (more)
By Lara Martin
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