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Carson’s Having a Baby and MTV’s Having a Ball

Technically, it’s Carson Daly’s girlfriend who’s having the couple’s first child, but the TV talk show host is thrilled still the same. Reps for the 35-year-old host of “Last Call With Carson Daly” just announced that Siri Pinter is in fact pregnant with Daly’s baby. Pinter is a staff member on Daly’s late-night show. The two reportedly started dating about a year ago. Interestingly, the couple have never been photographed in public together and not much is know about Daly’s baby mama save for the fact that she is in her mid-20s, attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has family in … Continue reading →

Hello Oscars, Goodbye “TRL”

It’s your chance to see your favorite stars up close and personal. If you have ever dreamed of snapping a photo alongside George Clooney or getting Tom Cruise to sign one of your body parts, this is it. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences just announced that 300 bleacher seats will be up for grabs in an online lottery. Beginning at 9 a.m. PDT Monday, September 22, 2008, you can enter for a chance to win a seat in front of the Kodak Theater for the Oscar telecast, which is scheduled to take air February 22, 2008. Stargazers … Continue reading →

Paula Deen’s Famous Restaurant Almost Destroyed by Fire

You don’t need to know Food Network queen Paula Deen very well to know that her Savannah, Georgia eatery, The Lady & Sons is her pride and joy. Fans of the exuberant celebrity chef know The Lady & Sons is to Deen what “Meet the Press” was to Tim Russert. So when news spread late Sunday night that a fire was burning in her famous restaurant it’s no surprise that Deen raced down to the eatery in her bathrobe and bedroom slippers. Luckily she wasn’t met with her worst nightmare. According to fire officials, crews responded to a blaze about … Continue reading →

Emeril Gets the Boot from the Food Network

The man who is credited by many for putting the Food Network on the map is slowly being shown the door. Emeril Lagasse is leaving the Food Network’s primetime schedule, according to network execs. But the popular celebrity chef isn’t disappearing from the airwaves all together. Rather, the “BAM! Man” is headed to the Fine Living Network; a move the chef hopes will breathe new life into his beloved “Emeril Live!” The cooking show, which has been a staple on the Food Network’s primetime schedule since its 1997 debut combines cooking, music from a live band, and Lagasse’s dynamic personality. … Continue reading →

Big Breaks

It’s good news all around for a couple of lesser-known names trying to make their big break in the world of entertainment. First up: Michael Symon. I know. Michael who? If you aren’t a regular viewer of Food Network’s “Iron Chef” series then you likely have no clue who Michael Symon is. The Ohio cook won the network’s “The Next Iron Chef” competition in 2007 and appears on its “Iron Chef America” series, but now you’ll be seeing his mug even more. Earlier this week the folks at Food Network announced that Symon will take over as host of the … Continue reading →

Staying Healthy on Trips Abroad

Whenever I watch those Food Network shows following people on their exotic food eating adventures I often wonder if they ever sample dishes that have made them sick. In a previous blog I shared with you what happened to my brother the last time he got thirsty in Bali. And his story is not unique. Sampling local cuisine from the far ends of the planet is one of the most satisfying aspects of foreign travel. But while the delicious scents may draw you in and your palate might enjoy the culinary masterpieces, your stomach may not always be happy with … Continue reading →

Two Great Appetizers for Your Holiday Gathering

My mother in law generally does the holidays. When we’re all together there are twenty two in total. She manages to serve something that each of us likes but there is one thing that always strikes me when we go to visit for a holiday gathering. The non stop food buffet. From the time we arrive until dessert, there is a constant supply of food. She knows how to entertain and one could easily fill up on her appetizers before you ever got to the main dish. Indeed a good appetizer buffet is key to keeping guests happy. It is … Continue reading →

Food Network Gets Extra Helping of Rachael Ray and Jamie Oliver

Just when you thought Rachael Ray could not possibly take on another job the peppy celebrity chef turned talk show host just added more to her plate. Come January you can get double helpings of Ray on the Food Network in the form of a new primetime series called “Rachael’s Vacation,” which follows the chatty chef as she explores, cities, countries, food, and lifestyles around the world. The new series will air in addition to Ray’s daytime show “30 Minute Meals.” The 39-year-old aproned Energizer bunny signed a two-year deal for her new series, and according to Food Network insiders, … Continue reading →

Late Night Talk Show Hosts Talk Return and “Sex and the City” Girls Talk Trilogy

Are you sick of Leno, Letterman, and O’Brien reruns yet? Well, here’s some good news–it appears the late-night talk show hosts could soon be returning with fresh laughs. According to Variety, four major late night hosts (Leno, Letterman, O’Brien and Craig Ferguson) are considering a return despite the ongoing Hollywood writer’s strike. No surprise, ratings for the late-night talk shows (which have been airing reruns since the mass work stoppage began two months ago) have taken a nosedive and network execs want the hosts to get back on the air ASAP. But who will be first to cross the line? … Continue reading →

The Writers Strike and Late-Night Talk Shows—THE BACKLASH!

Did you watch “Last Call” last night? If so you witnessed the first fresh episode of late-night talk since the writer’s strike began more than four weeks ago. After host Carson Daly cracked jokes about his applause sign still working and shared pictures of what he and his staff did in the last month he finally explained why his NBC show became the first late-night chatfest to return to the air with fresh material since members of the Writers Guild of America took to the picket lines more than a month ago. “We ran out of repeats,” Daly cracked. “A … Continue reading →