TV Info
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TV SeriesGenre
Drama, MusicalStarring :
Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Anjelica Huston, Raza Jaffrey, Megan Hilty
'Smash' to Cut Four Stars in Season 2
May 23, 2012 08:05:43When "Smash" returns with its second season, viewers will have to bid goodbye to four characters. Reports say season 1 regulars Raza Jaffrey, Brian d'Arcy James and Jaime Cepero, as well as recurring guest star Will Chase will leave the show.
Jaffrey portrays Karen's (Katharine McPhee) cheating fiance who was dumped by the Broadway star in the season finale. James plays Julia's (Debra Messing) husband, who saw his wife comforting her former flame Michael (Chase) in the last episode.
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'Smash' 1.12 Preview: Katharine McPhee Goes Bollywood, Gets Into Uma Thurman's Trap
April 17, 2012 02:04:38"Smash" will take on Bollywood in its upcoming episode. A glimpse of an Indian-themed musical number is shared in a newly released preview for the next outing with Katharine McPhee's Karen on the lead.
In another scene, Karen is seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall (guest star Uma Thurman), who likely hides an ulterior motive. The movie star prompts an argument between her and Karen's boyfriend Dev during a dinner, and admits in front of Derek that she wants to get rid off Karen.
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'Smash' 1.10 Preview Featuring Uma Thurman
April 03, 2012 03:04:44A movie star may steal the limelight from Karen and Ivy when "Smash" returns next week. Uma Thurman will guest star in the upcoming episode as the mercurial Rebecca Duvall, who can boost "Marilyn". However, Eileen gets a new problem when Rebecca gets stuck in Cuba.
Derek puts Karen in as understudy, but she must learn to perform under extreme pressure as he threatens to break her will. Meanwhile, her relationship with Dev is put to the test as the latter asks if the former is willing to give up her acting career.
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'Smash' 1.09 Preview: Ivy Stumbles on Stage, Karen Lands New Gig
March 27, 2012 02:03:06Ivy and Karen are going head to head once again in the next episode of "Smash" as they compete for an orange juice commercial. This time, Karen seemingly nabs the job since she is featured happily announcing, "I got it," in a preview for the said outing.
Possibly enraged by her loss, Ivy mocks Karen by saying, "You're nothing special. There are thousands of girls just like you." Later, when taking part in a show which requires her to dress in a fairy-like costume, the veteran actress takes a tumble when walking on the stage.
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'Smash' Cast Rejoice Over Second Season Renewal
March 23, 2012 08:03:00The cast members of "Smash" are celebrating after the TV show was officially greenlighted for another season. Katharine McPhee excitedly tweeted "Yes!" after the renewal announcement was made, while her co-star Megan Hilty re-tweeted a post from her fan, "We're getting a season 2!!!!!!!!"
As for Raza Jaffrey, the Dev Sundaram depicter wrote a longer note than those of his two female co-stars. The on-screen boyfriend of McPhee graciously posted on his own page, "Thanks for all kind words of delight + support for announcement @NBCSmash Season2. Here's to more of what you've loved and a few surprises!"
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'Smash' 1.08 Preview: Would Karen Betray Tom and Julia?
March 20, 2012 03:03:01The people behind "Marilyn the Musical" will be rocked with a betrayal issue in the next episode of "Smash". While the team deals with the aftermath of the workshop, Derek recruits Karen to sing a new song without noticing Tom and Julia in an effort to steal the project from the two writers.
Seeing the offer from Derek as a huge opportunity, Karen might be accused by Ivy of stabbing Tom and Julia in the back. Ivy herself remains in the dark about her fate in the musical.
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'Smash': Nick Jonas Returns in Season Finale, Someone Has to Go in Next Episode
March 13, 2012 03:03:58After guest starring in the February 27 episode of "Smash", Nick Jonas is set to return to the show before it wraps its first season. The singer playing Nate in "Camp Rock" will reprise his role as Lyle West, a sitcom star who began his career as a child actor in a Broadway production, in the season finale that will air May 14.
When previously asked if he will return for another guest stint, Jonas said, "I think that there has been talk about it, but I haven't really heard an official word yet... If they do have me back it really provides an opportunity for him to get deeper into it and kind of dig in and get more involved." In the February outing, his character Lyle struck a deal with Eileen to become an investor in the Marilyn Monroe musical.
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'Smash' 1.05 Sneak Peeks: Ivy Feels Humiliated, Derek Wants to Replace Her
February 28, 2012 03:02:56Ivy does not completely secure the lead role in "Marilyn the Musical". Not pleased with Ivy's performance during rehearsal, Derek thinks about replacing her in the next episode of "Smash", but he won't likely get support from Tom.
Ivy feels humiliated by Derek after being stopped while singing, and senses trouble in her relationship with the director at the same time. She also shows no sign that she will put aside her rivalry with Karen when the newcomer tries to convince her that she is not a threat to the veteran actress.
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'Smash' 1.03 Preview: Julia Meets Old Flame, Karen Joins the Ensemble
February 15, 2012 03:02:56Since the female lead in Marilyn musical has been cast, the next episode of "Smash" will move on to address the search for the lead actor. Everyone's favorite to play Joe DiMaggio opposite Ivy is Michael Swift, who happens to be Julia's old flame.
Michael seemingly still has feelings for Julia as he is seen praising her when they meet to talk about the play. Things may get more complicated as people later discover that he is holding a secret.
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'Smash' 1.02 Clip: Katharine McPhee Channels Marilyn Monroe, Performs Original Song
February 10, 2012 02:02:50Auditioning for the lead role in a Marilyn Monroe musical, Katharine McPhee's Karen will be seen as the late iconic star when "Smash" returns with a new episode next week. A newly released sneak peek has teased what she will do in order to prove that she deserves the part.
The clip opens with Karen singing an original song "The 20th Century Fox Mambo" in what seems to be a rehearsal. Halfway through the performance, Karen transforms into Marilyn as the dancers around her also have their costumes changed.
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Megan Hilty Credits 'Glee' for Opening Doors to 'Smash'
February 06, 2012 02:02:50The upcoming premiere of "Smash" may bring a new competition for another musical series "Glee", but Megan Hilty is not hesitant to sing praise for her show's potential rival. Speaking to MTV News, the Ivy Lynn depicter on the new NBC show admits that the Lea Michele-starring series opened doors to her show.
"Thank God for 'Glee,' because they really opened doors for our show, specifically, to make it possible for us to do this," so says the former Glinda depicter on Broadway play "Wicked". "They made it socially acceptable and even cool to love the arts, and hopefully our show will do the same, but they really were the people who started that and busted down those doors, so thank God for that."
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2012 Midseason TV Guide (Part 1/2)
December 21, 2011 04:12:12Gearing up to entertain audience for another year, TV networks try to present something fresh with their programming. To provide a preview to some shows that will grace the small screen throughout the rest of winter and the following spring, AceShowbiz presents 2012 Midseason TV Guide in two parts.
The first part focuses on new series that will make their debut in early next year. From "Touch", which marks the return of "24" alum Kiefer Sutherland, to "Oprah's Next Chapter" that sees former daytime talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey entering the primetime, all of these shows will provide more alternatives for your home entertainment. Also, there are such rookies as "The River" and "Smash" which apply the already familiar styles, but with new twists that distinct them from previous works.
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Pics: Katharine McPhee and Co-Stars Attend 'Smash' Screening
December 13, 2011 03:12:34"Smash" stars came out on Monday night, December 12 to attend a Special Broadway community advance screening of the show. Katharine McPhee, who lands one of the lead roles on the NBC series, was seen taking part at the promotional event held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Keeping herself warm under a blazer, the runner-up of "American Idol" season 5 posed next to her on-screen rival Megan Hilty as well as other co-stars including Jack Davenport, Raza Jaffrey and Jaime Cepero. Also among the guests were actor/theatre director Alan Rickman and "American Idiot" musical actresses, Alysha Umphress and Christina Sajous.
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Uma Thurman Is Difficult Movie Star on 'Smash'
December 09, 2011 09:12:36"Smash" has snatched a Hollywood big-screen vet for a guest-starring role. Through a press release, it is announced that Uma Thurman has been booked for a five-episode arc on the new musical drama series.
Thurman's character is described as "a famous and somewhat difficult movie star who flirts with the idea of starring in 'Marilyn', the musical within the musical." It is unknown if she will sing on the Steven Spielberg-executive produced show.
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Nick Jonas and Bernadette Peters to Guest Star on New Musical 'Smash'
October 07, 2011 03:10:46Nick Jonas and Bernadette Peters have landed a role on upcoming drama musical series "Smash". Both the Jonas Brothers member and the "Annie" actress are reportedly going to show off their singing skills and perform on the show, but it is not clear in which episode they will guest star.
19-year-old Jonas will be seen as Lyle West, a sitcom star who began his career as a child actor in a Broadway production. Peters, meanwhile, will portray Leigh Conroy, a former theater star who now lives vicariously through her daughter Ivy.
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Katharine McPhee Added to NBC's Musical 'Smash'
February 14, 2011 03:02:00Katharine McPhee has nabbed her biggest acting role yet. Kicking off her career on the fifth season of "American Idol", the singer had a supporting role in "The House Bunny" and scored several TV guest spots on shows like "Community". She is now signed as a regular in NBC pilot "Smash"
According to Deadline, McPhee will play "a beautiful struggling actress who goes to all lengths to book the role of Marilyn Monroe" in a musical. The story itself revolves around a cross section of characters who come together to mount a Broadway musical inspired by the silver screen icon, Monroe.
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