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New Gigs For Some Old Favorites

I’ve always heard that you shouldn’t fix what’s not broken. So, I’m not sure what producers of the 37-year-old PBS classic “Masterpiece Theatre” are thinking by reformatting the show. Producers call it a “new move,” which means they are doing more “sprucing” than “revamping.” Either way regular viewer of the legendary anthology series will have to get use to a new look. According to show producers, the show will be split into three mini-seasons, each with its own theme and host – one of whom is Gillian Anderson. That’s right; Agent Dana Scully from the now defunct FOX series “The … Continue reading →

Regis Philbin Signs Off

It will be the end of an era on November 18th when Regis Philbin does the final episode of “Live! With Regis & Kelly.” Philbin started the show back in 1983 when it was known as “Live with Regis & Kathie Lee.” That’s almost 28 years, but at 80-year-old, no doubt that Philbin is ready to retire and made the announcement today. He did however say the show would go on. Philbin’s retirement was first announced in January. At the time, he said, “There is a time that everything must come to an end for certain people on camera, especially … Continue reading →

Reege to the Rescue—Yet Again!

When in need turn to Reege. ABC did when they needed a host for “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” and now CBS has followed suit turning to the king of daytime talk to inject star power into their new primetime game show “Million Dollar Password.” The series debuted on Sunday and delivered solid ratings. Make that king-sized ratings. According to Nielsen, Sunday night’s premiere of “Million Dollar Password” was the highest rated show in its timeslot. And Regis Philbin is taking all the credit. The 76-year-old charmer doesn’t do much on the show, but that’s what makes him so … Continue reading →

Celebrity Baby Watch—-Summer Edition

In just a few weeks you’ll be seeing more and more of actress Gillian Anderson’s growing baby belly when she starts promoting her role as Dana Scully in “The X-Files: I Want to Believe,” a new movie due out July 25th. In the meantime, the star says she is keeping word of her new pregnancy low-key. The new baby will be the second for Anderson and her boyfriend Mark Griffiths. The couple already has a 19-month-old son, Oscar, and Anderson also has a 13-year-old daughter, Piper, from a previous marriage. Joining the expectant celebrity moms club is “Made of Honor” … Continue reading →

Brangelina Adding to Their Brood… and Other Celebrity Baby Bumps

Baby lovers Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt let a curve-hugging black dress confirm that they are adding to their growing brood. The dress—-worn by Jolie Saturday night to the Film Independent’s Spirit Awards—-hugged what sources close to the A-list couple are calling a “definite baby bump.” For months entertainment publications have been buzzing with Brangelina baby news, despite the fact that the parents of four children refuse to comment about adding to their family. The pair has yet to officially make a statement about Jolie’s pregnancy, but that hasn’t stopped several news organizations from announcing that the actress is due … Continue reading →