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Jennifer Lopez's bum and Britain's Got Talent gig cause Twitter storm

29 May 2013 2:31 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »

Jennifer Lopez generated huge interest on social media last night with her revealing outfit on Britain's Got Talent.

J-Lo flashed her thighs and bum in a tiny black leotard during her UK exclusive performance of new single 'Live It Up'.

Hosts Ant & Dec joked about losing their concentration after they interviewed the singer, whose energetic routine featured a knee slide towards the cameras that gave viewers a close-up shot of her tiny costume.

Following her performance, Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden said: "JLo's arse... I just wanted to bite it! It was fabulous."

Simon Cowell also heaped praise on the singer, commenting: "Seriously, JLo. If anyone wants to know how you do it. That's how you do it."

Meanwhile, David Walliams fell off his chair attempting to imitate Lopez's bendy leg-clapping dance move.

Lopez's appearance generated a flurry of activity of social media last night (May 28).

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TBS is Developing a Talk Show With Diablo Cody

15 May 2013 8:36 AM, PDT | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »

TBS is better known for its talk shows than its scripted programming, with the network's flagship series remaining Conan O'Brien's late night perch "Conan," where he landed after the NBC "Tonight Show" debacle of 2010. And he'll be getting some company -- at the Turner upfronts today, the network unveiled a schedule that includes another late night show hosted by comedian and podcast Pete Holmes, which will air after "Conan" in the slot that used to go to "Lopez Tonight" until it was canceled in 2011. TBS announced still another talk show in development, this one, interestingly, led by Diablo Cody. The "Juno" screenwriter is the host of the prospective series "Me Time with Diablo Cody," which will look at pop culture and Hollywood through Cody's perspective. The "United States of Tara" creator isn't a stranger to the talk show realm, having made several appearances on "Chelsea Lately" and hosted the »

- Alison Willmore

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TBS is Developing a Talk Show With Diablo Cody

15 May 2013 8:36 AM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »

TBS is better known for its talk shows than its scripted programming, with the network's flagship series remaining Conan O'Brien's late night perch "Conan," where he landed after the NBC "Tonight Show" debacle of 2010. And he'll be getting some company -- at the Turner upfronts today, the network unveiled a schedule that includes another late night show hosted by comedian and podcast Pete Holmes, which will air after "Conan" in the slot that used to go to "Lopez Tonight" until it was canceled in 2011. TBS announced still another talk show in development, this one, interestingly, led by Diablo Cody. The "Juno" screenwriter is the host of the prospective series "Me Time with Diablo Cody," which will look at pop culture and Hollywood through Cody's perspective. The "United States of Tara" creator isn't a stranger to the talk show realm, having made several appearances on "Chelsea Lately" and hosted the »

- Alison Willmore

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Ready to Deal: NBCU Maven Revels in Sport of Blurb Sales

9 May 2013 3:00 PM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »

“The Real Gilligan’s Island” is not likely to go down in TV history. Linda Yaccarino sold the show like it would.

The 2004 reality series marked an early stab at original programming by TBS, mixing CBS’ “Survivor” and the well-worn sitcom about castaways striving to survive after an ill-fated three-hour boat tour. Yaccarino, then exec veep of ad sales for Turner’s entertainment cablers, positioned the show as being “at the forefront” of allowing product placement in reality programming on cable, she recalled. Ford, Lowe’s and Pfizer took the island journey.

Yaccarino, now prexy of ad sales for NBCUniversal, knows how to hone in on advertiser interests, said Chris Eames, an Espn ad sales exec who worked with her on the “Gilligan” effort, which, he added, allows her to extract as much value as she can in negotiations.

Now those skills face their greatest test. Yaccarino is about to »

- Brian Steinberg

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CBS TV Distribution Taps WWE Exec As Svp Programming & Development

8 May 2013 4:35 PM, PDT | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »

The former Svp Creative and Development at World Wrestling Entertainment has joined CBS TV Distribution to develop first-run syndicated programming and oversee current shows, the syndie division said today. As Svp Programming and Development, Eric Pankowski will report to Evp Maureen FitzPatrick, and he’ll oversee Arsenio Hall‘s return to the late-night talk circuit in the fall. At WWE, Pankowski oversaw creative on shows for USA, Syfy, the CW, and Ion. Before that he developed projects for first-run syndication and network primetime as Svp at Reveille/Shine Group and launched paraMedia inc.’s Lopez Tonight. He also served as Director of Current Programming at Telepictures Productions, working on programs including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Judge Mathis, and Street Smarts. »

- THE DEADLINE TEAM

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Al Madrigal Goes Solo

25 April 2013 3:33 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »

Los Angeles — There's the Al Madrigal who speaks in the crisp, skeptical tones of a "Daily Show" correspondent, whether grilling Arizona foes of Latino studies or questioning the sanity of Puerto Ricans who want statehood in a dysfunctional United States of Sequester.

Then there's the comedian showcased in his first hour-long stand-up special, a tour guide through the life of a family man dealing with lippy kids, urban absurdity and angst. Gone is the bravado of the faux TV reporter he plays for Jon Stewart, replaced by a bemused grin and an appealing touch of goofiness.

Although no swashbuckler takes the stage in "Al Madrigal: Why is the Rabbit Crying?" debuting 11 p.m. Edt Friday on Comedy Central, don't be fooled by his modest soft-shoe – a few hesitant steps toward the audience, a few steps back: Madrigal is relishing success after a determined march toward a place in show business. »

- AP

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George Lopez Is Back

18 April 2013 1:16 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »

There's a new George Lopez show on the way!

FX has picked up Lopez's half-hour sitcom "Saint George," which he co-created and will star in. The new Lopez show marks the comedian's first starring TV role since "George Lopez" ended its six-season run on ABC in May 2007.

"Saint George" will be a multi-camera ensemble comedy that centers on the chaotic life of a recently divorced working class Mexican-American turned successful entrepreneur (Lopez). He struggles to balance his demanding ex-wife, his 11-year-old son, his overbearing mother who just moved in, and his uncle, as well as his new role as a philanthropist “giving back” by teaching history once a week at a night school.

"I'm excited about my new show, couldn't think a better group of people or better place to create than FX," Lopez said in a statement. "Now to get ready ... Back to Pilates!"

FX ordered "Saint George" under »

- Jaimie Etkin

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George Lopez returning to TV with new sitcom

18 April 2013 12:52 PM, PDT | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »

You knew it was only a matter of time before George Lopez resurfaced with a new show.

The actor and stand-up comedian is launching an FX series titled Saint George. The ensemble comedy revolves around “the chaotic life of a recently divorced working class Mexican-American turned successful entrepreneur,” according to the release. In the sitcom, Lopez will portray a man who “struggles to balance his demanding ex-wife, his 11-year-old son, his overbearing mother who just moved in, and his uncle, as well as his new role as a philanthropist ‘giving back’ by teaching history once a week at a night school. »

- James Hibberd

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FX Greenlights George Lopez Comedy From Lionsgate, Debmar-Mercury

18 April 2013 12:14 PM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »

George Lopez’s latest sitcom venture has landed at FX.

The cabler has ordered 10 segs of “Saint George,” which will be produced by Lionsgate TV and Debmar-Mercury under Debmar’s trademark “10/90″ model.  That allows FX to quickly order 90 additional episodes of the show so long as the initial 10-episode run hits predetermined ratings targets.

Multi-cam laffer features  Lopez as a  recently divorced, working class Mexican-American turned successful entrepreneur juggling the demands of his ex-wife, 11-year-old son and overbearing family members.

Lopez co-created the series with Matt Williams and David McFadzean, who are sitcom vets (“Home Improvement”) and partners in Wind Dancer Films, which is producing along with 3 Arts Entertainment.

Lopez, Williams and McFadzean will exec produce along with Michael Rotenberg, Dete Meserve and Judd Payne. Production is skedded to begin in August. FX has yet to specify a premiere date.

FX is already in biz with Debmar on the Charlie Sheen laffer “Anger Management, »

- Cynthia Littleton

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George Lopez Isn't Going Back

29 March 2013 6:41 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »

Sioux Falls, S.D. — Amid rumors of another "Tonight" show shake-up, comedian George Lopez says he has no desire to return to the late-night talk show scene.

Lopez said he had a great two-year run as a late-night talk show host. But, he said, "I'm out of that thing."

"I know all those guys. They're all good guys, but that's a tough job. There are a lot of tough jobs in TV. That could be one of the toughest, hosting a show every night," Lopez said Wednesday night.

Lopez's comments in Sioux Falls before taking the stage for a stand-up show benefiting the Brennan Rock & Roll Academy come after amid fresh turbulence in the late-night talk show business after word leaked last week that "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon will unseat Jay Leno as the new host of NBC's "Tonight." The network has not confirmed the rumor.

Lopez wound up »

- AP

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‘Queen Latifah Show’ Sets Producing Team

1 March 2013 11:13 AM, PST | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »

Exclusive: Sony Pictures Television/Overbrook’s new daytime talk show The Queen Latifah Show has assembled its senior producing team under executive producer/showrunner Corin Nelson. Todd Yasui will serve as co-executive producer, while Jack Mori, Catherine McKenzie, David Harte and Sierra Lindsey will be supervising producers. “These producers bring tremendous experience, diversity of background and some of the most creative minds in this business to our show,” said Holly Jacobs, Evp, Syndication and Reality Programming, Sony Pictures TV. Yasui most recently executive produced the Australian primetime talk show Rove La. Before that, he served as Svp of Late Night for Fox and executive producer/showrunner of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. Mori was a senior producer for The Oprah Winfrey Show, where he spent over 15 years. McKenzie was most recently senior broadcast producer at ABC News’ Good Afternoon America and a senior producer for Good Morning America »

- NELLIE ANDREEVA

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