December 01, 2008

A preview of "Brothers & Sisters" episode 3.10 has been released. As revealed through the recently-released preview posted below, a baby girl will need a transplant while her father is not the real father.

Entitled "Just a Silver", the episode follows the Walkers family as they celebrate the Thanksgiving day in an unconventional way. It revolves around the Walkers who will experience some conflicts on the Thanksgiving day, leaving Nora and Sarah alone to celebrate the holiday. Still, a medical emergency experienced by Elizabeth will bring the family together again.

Jonas Brothers are all interviewed by Times Online's Chrissy Iley who asks the threesome everything from shoes to monogamy and marriage. Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas also open up about their celibacy vows and also the ideal girls in their mind.

Joe is a shoe lover and claims Burberry as one of his favorites brands. "Well, I love shoes. I was wearing these really great pink shoes when we played at the White House the first time," he recalls. "We met the president. We were ready to shake his hand. Instead he gives us a high-five and said he liked my shoes, the pink shoes, so I sent him a pair. I haven't seen him out with them yet, you know. But they're really cool shoes."

While the second season is still literally months away, the first chapter of "True Blood" can be watched again through HBO's "On Demand". A new promo of the popular Vampire series has been put up by the network, aimed to introduce those subscribers who haven't watched the show over the Fall season.

Starring Anna Paquin as a waitress named Sookie Stackhouse and Stephen Moyer as a vampire named Bill Compton who falls for Sookie, "True Blood" started off slow when it first hit the screen in September. It gained mere 1.44 million viewers on the first week, but steadily absorbs fans and caught up to 60 per cent increase in its viewing with 2.4million as the number for its season finale. The Associated Press marks the show as being watched by averagely 6.8 million people per week.

"Beverly Hills Cop IV" could see Axel Foley dealing with the murder of his former partner Billy Rosewood. Latino Review has got the scoop on the potential story details of the action comedy franchise's fourth installment, noting that the story kicks off after Judge Reinhold's Rosewood takes a leap out from the 20th storey of the Los Angeles Police headquarter.

Upon hearing that his former partner has died and believing that it is not a suicide, Axel flies to Beverly Hills to get the right facts. For the case, Axel gets a new partner, a fat rookie named Goodwin with low self-esteem who has a crush on "a lady cop in the facial recognition department". It is said than Axel will play matchmaking for the two and helps Goodwin to be a better cop. Detailed description can be read at Latino Review.

Celebrating the upcoming new year, Disney Channel gives fans a chance to vote for their favorite performers, episodes, music video, and many more for the mouse house's "Totally New Year" programming line-up. It has been reported that the "Totally New Year" show is scheduled to air on December 31 starting from 5 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.

Furthermore, "Wizards of Waverly Place" cast members, Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, and Jennifer Stone, will serve as the host of the show. Meanwhile, other Disney Channel's celebrities, including Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Demi Lovato, Brandon Smith, Brenda Song, Mitchel Musso, and Jonas Brothers, are reported to help celebrate the "Totally New Year" gala.

This holiday season, George Michael's new song "December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)" will be given to fans for free. The single is a self-produced song which is co-written by himself teaming up with his friend David Austin.

Furthermore, through his spokesperson, George announced that the single hits radio airplays on Monday, December 1. He also revealed that the song will be available for free download on Christmas day, December 25 via his official website.

Next week in "Desperate Housewives", Carlos comes to realize that Gabrielle has sacrificed a lot for the family and Bree struggles to convince her son Andrew that she has accepted him for the way he is. The December 7 edition is titled "A Vision's Just a Vision".

Also, Lynette takes some measures to protect his son, and Dave starts to lose his grip. Susan and Mike recognize the extent of their relationship while Katherine finds happiness at the same time. Guest stars include Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey and Lily Tomlin as Roberta.

Several wedding pictures of Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter have been leaked. Some of them show the bride and the groom, whereas the others capture a glimpse of the guests attending their private wedding, held at the historic San Cristobal fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Saturday afternoon, November 29.

Roselyn wore princess-style wedding dress with hand-embroidered pearls and diamonds, which was designed by Venezuelan designer Angel Sanchez. Eric, on the other hand, sported a Calvin Klein suit.

Emmy award-winning talk show, "The View", will have more guest-star actors appearing on the ABC's show. Harry Connick Jr. from "P.S. I Love You" and Hugh Jackman from "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", are some of the actors who are reported to make time for an interview on the show.

Though Connick Jr. and Jackman have been set to come to the talk show this week, they will not be interviewed on the same day. While Connick will get an interview on Thursday, December 4, Jackman will be on the hot-seat on Friday, December 5.

Rumor has it, the prequel film to "Planet of the Apes", "Untitled Planet of the Apes Prequel", may be getting a director. Cinema Blend has reported that the latest issue of Production Weekly has noted the name of Scott Frank, the co-screenwriter of "The Interpreter", as the proposed movie director.

If indeed signed for the helming role, Frank is in charge to revitalize "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", which tells the story of Caesar. This American screenwriter is known for his work in "Dead Again", "Little Man Tate" and "Flight of the Phoenix". In 2007, he made his directing debut with "The Lookout".

Madonna decided to cancel a series of tour dates in Australia, according to Sydney Sunday newspaper, The Daily Telegraph. The gigs pulling-off reportedly happened because of current global crisis which resulted on the high-price tickets people can't afford to buy.

A source said as quoted by the publication, "It got as close as anything ever gets. Madonna was coming to Australia, the dates were resolved, then economics got in the way." In line with the source's statement, local promoter Michael Coppel stated, "Everyone is feeling their way. The risk level has gone up substantially."

"Mammoth" has just got its first trailer out. Previewing the relationship between Tom and his family before he goes on a business trip that changes his life, the trailer gives out the first look into the characters played by Gael Garcia Bernal and Michelle Williams. Aside from the relationship, it also displays the problems each of the main characters are dealing with.

This drama movie explores the connection between three people in three different places. It follows the story of Tom, his wife and their maid's family. Tom is a successful New York businessman who has to leave his wife and daughter for a business trip to Thailand. There, as he gets into a new cultural experience, he realizes he wants to change his life. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, his wife struggles to spend time with their daughter.

Movie hottie Robert Pattinson has no problem with the many media reports claiming him dating particular ladies because he admits he always fancies the girls rumored to be his girlfriends. "I am single at the moment but I read stories in the magazines and papers that I am dating so and so or I am dating so and so. But it's not true. But they are very good guesses because I always fancy the girl they pair me up with," he shares.

He then goes on adding, "I'm hoping it's the girl herself who has made it up - then I'm in with a real chance. Maybe I should start getting in contact with them." Defending his single status, Robert thus puts to rest Internet reports claiming him dating the likes of Camilla Belle and Kristen Stewart.

Two HBO productions are dominating the nominees list of 13th Annual Satellite Awards which prize-giving ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 14 at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City. "John Adams", a mini-series starring Paul Giamatti, has four chances to take home an award, and so does made-for-TV movie "Recount".

Apart from Giamatti who earns a nomination for Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television, his co-star Laura Linney is also taking the similar nod, only for the Actress part. The movie itself is put under Miniseries category while its other actress Sarah Polley is contending for Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" has got a trophy from foreign country. On Sunday, November 30, in London Hilton Hotel, the series which is starred by Miley Cyrus has been announced to be the most popular feature in the Kids Vote category at the 2008 Children's BAFTA.

On the same occasion, "Wall-E", the 2008 computer-animated-science fiction-romance film, has also been given an award for the category of Best Feature Film. "Wall-E" has best over three other contenders, "Horton Hears a Who!", "Ratatouille" and "Stardust".

will.i.am is forced to call off his scheduled performance at Live Earth Concert in Mumbay, India. The cancellation happens due to the announcement made by the show's promoter confirming that the event has been scrapped off following the Wednesday deadly attacks which killed nearly 200 people in the city.

"Everyone involved with Live Earth India ... is stunned and saddened by the tragic events of the past few days in our host city Mumbai," the promoter said in a statement. "We always felt very welcomed and safe as we spent more time on the ground in Mumbai to finalize plans."

Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr puts to rest the mounting reports claiming she has been engaged to actor boyfriend Orlando Bloom. A representative for her has publicly declared the engagement reports as "completely false and misleading." The representative adds, "Miranda herself has clearly stated she is not engaged. There is nothing else to be said."

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom have been dating since October last year. Despite split report, they are still very much together and even have been rumored to get engaged. The engagement report took its toll over the weekend when the Sydney's Sunday Telegraph 'exclusively' revealed the pair plans to marry next year after they "celebrated their engagement with a romantic getaway in Venice last week."

The awards season has been kicked off as International Press Academy announces its nominees for the 13th Annual Satellite Awards on Sunday, November 30. Through the 22 categories for feature film, it is revealed that "Frost/Nixon", "Milk", "The Dark Knight", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Revolutionary Road", "Australia" and "Quantum of Solace" are among the strong contenders for the coveted awards since each of them receives multiple nods.

Competing for the Best Drama Film category are The Reader", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Revolutionary Road", "Frost/Nixon", "Milk" and "Frozen River". Meanwhile, "Happy-Go-Lucky", "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist", "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", "Tropic Thunder", "In Bruges" and "Choke" are listed as the contenders for Best Comedy or Musical Film.

Britney Spears covers another major print media that is Glamour, opening up in the magazine's January 2009 issue about her life and struggle post her public break down, crediting her music to have helped her going through the difficult times in her life. She also tells all about how she tries to find love, comfort, and peace to get back on the spotlight.

"The whole year has been a hell of a year for me," she tells Glamour when recalling the old days she lost the custody of her sons; Sean Preston and Jayden James, shaved her head bald, and was forced to enter the hospital for psychiatric treatment. She reveals further, "I have been working so hard on my album, but I didn't know exactly where I stood with everyone. When I received the awards [at the Video Music Awards] and [the audience] stood for me, it showed me how much love is out there" referring to her sixth major studio effort "Circus." She adds, "Recording this album has helped take my mind off certain things. For me, my music is therapy."

Britney Spears was not the only star appearing on "X Factor" as Miley Cyrus also performed at the November-29 show. The "Hannah Montana" star sang hit single "7 Things" from her second studio album "Breakout".

Beside performing, Miley also gave an advice to remaining contestants of the British TV singing competition. "There will always be a Simon [Simon Cowell] in your life," the 16-year-old songstress said in a statement.

After being a center of attraction due to her troubled life, Britney Spears announced a comeback with her sixth major studio effort "Circus". Working with Lady GaGa, Bloodshy & Avant, Nate "Danja" Hills, and Max Martin among others, she is scheduled to drop the record on her 27th birthday, December 2.

From her next installment, Britney picked up an electropop jam "Womanizer" as its lead single. She released the song in late September. Debuting at number 111 on Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart with 286,000 copies sold, the song climbed to number 96 and then jumped to number 1 on its third week on selves.

Best female friends Miley Cyrus and Mandy Jiroux have posted a new video on Miley and Mandy's official YouTube channel, which tapes the Disney actress' another 16th birthday celebration with her friends. Both of them are joined in the video by Miley's older sister Brandi, and best friends Nicole Webber and Moosh.

The more-than-seven-minute video is titled "See You Again." It begins with a scene showing Miley watching herself in an episode of "Hannah Montana" in what looks like a living room. Once her female friends drop by her house, all of them decide to have a sleepover party.

American television host, Rosie O'Donnell, hints the end of NBC's variety show "Rosie Live". It has been reported that the multiple talent host has made a statement in her blog stating the "Rosie Live" will not be continued after receiving a poor rating.

In the blog message, Rosie who is also best known as a comedian actress, singer, and author, answered one of the questions about the show with her signature online shorthand, saying "There will b no more. no ratings. bad reviews. yet still a thrill 4 me." The message came out two days after the show was aired on November 26, and received only 5 million viewers. In the meantime, there is no official confirmation from the NBC network about possible cancellation of "Rosie Live".

The winners of the 11th British Independent Film Awards have been announced on Sunday, November 30, and one that is shinning brighter than the others is "Slumdog Millionaire". In the announcement made at Old Billingsgate Market in London, the Danny Boyle-directed movie about a poor Indian boy who gets a shot at winning millions in a television game show brought home three kudos.

Nominated for six categories, "Slumdog" has nailed three of the coveted awards given away, including the Best British Independent Film title. The romantic comedy drama has also brought recognition to its director Danny Boyle, who received the Best Director prize, and its star Dev Patel, who is hailed to be the Most Promising Newcomer.

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, will have another live show interview on television. It has been informed by Variety that the former senator from Illinois has signed a deal to appear on NBC's news "Meet the Press" for the second time.

Obama will be interviewed by "Meet the Press" interim host Tom Brokaw, the former anchor of "NBC Nightly News". Moreover, the NBC network has said that Obama's appearance will be aired on Sunday, December 7.

A video footage from behind the scenes of The Pussycat Dolls' new single "Takin' Over the World" has arrived. It features all the girls grouping in the studio, sporting lingerie, and dancing raunchy moves.

"Takin' Over the World" is one of the new songs appearing on the dolls' studio album "Doll Domination", which has been released since September. Commenting on the record, one of the members Ashley Robert said, "The message we give out is, never give up and never stop believing, and don't give in to self-criticism because we can be our own worst enemies, you know."

Britney Spears won't turn 27 years old until Tuesday, December 2, but she already had an early celebration Saturday, November 29 at British nightclub G-A-Y. Her appearance at the club was actually part of her mini tour in support of her highly anticipated LP "Circus", due for release in the U.S. right on her birthday.

Britney, who dropped by the club after performing on Simon Cowell's "X Factor," was surprised by her friends with a birthday cake that was decorated to look like the cover of her album "Circus". They then serenaded her with "Happy Birthday."

Britney Spears continued dominating U.K. stages as she rocked "X Factor" on November 29 following her live performances at Bambi Awards and "Star Academy". She played "Womanizer" at the Saturday show. Video of her live appearance can be found after the jump.

Concerning Britney's performance at the British TV reality show, Richard Holloway, its executive producer, stated, "We were absolutely delighted at having the American pop phenomenon that is Britney Spears appearing on the No 1 entertainment show in the UK." Britney's performance has reportedly pulled an estimated 12.8 million viewers watching the show. Simon Cowell said, "It's Britney Spears - Everyone has to up their game."

"Twilight" has lost its charm to "Four Christmases" and "Bolt". After 10 days of screening in about 3,425 theaters across the U.S., the romantic vampire drama slipped from its #1 place at the three-day weekend box office to the third position, earning $26.3 million or 62.2% lower than its initial weekend bow.

Though grossing far less from its first weekend, the Stephenie Meyer's bestselling novel adaptation has raked in $46.1 million for the five-day screening over the Thanksgiving weekend. With that, the Summit Entertainment movie that is made with $37 million budget has also crossed over the $100 million mark, pulling in the total sales of $119.7 million.

Actress Roselyn Sanchez and her actor fiance Eric Winter have wed at the historic San Cristobal fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Saturday afternoon, November 29. They exchanged wedding vows in front of 250 guests, including actress friend Eva Longoria Parker.

The bride, 35, wore a princess-style wedding dress, designed by Venezuelan designer Angel Sanchez, which was beautified with hand-embroidered pearls and diamonds. The groom, 32, wore a Calvin Klein suit.