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The New 'So You Think You Can Dance' Stage: Bigger Isn't Always Better

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:43:03 GMT

The move to Fall isn't the only big change this season for So You Think You Can Dance, season 6 also features a brand new stage. Apparently the producers of So You Think You Can Dance thought a bigger audience meant they needed a bigger flashier stage, but I passionately disagree with that point.

The new stage, which seems to be a modified, more neon and annoying version of the season 5 finale stage, has taken away almost all of the intimacy and interest that so perfectly showcased the dancers and performances of previous seasons.

'Smallville' Fan Columnist: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Lois? And Chloe Must Have Done Something Good

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:57:20 GMT

Smallville Fan Columnist, Trish Neale is here again with some news. If you're interested in becoming a fan columnist, click here.

She might as well be Supergirl! And yes: I realize Kara would object to that statement.

But even without superpowers, Smallville's Lois Lane (Erica Durance) combines the talents of Nancy Drew, Sarah Connor and Katie Couric all in the body of Heidi Klum. Guys dream of her--a girl who drinks beer, calls out football plays in her sleep, attends monster truck rallies and still drops jaws in that little black dress. So what is the problem? Lois seems to have forgotten just how great she is herself. Let me quote:

'The Vampire Diaries' Video: The Story Behind Bonnie's Necklace

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:25:23 GMT

The Vampire Diaries is going full steam ahead, scoring another impressive 4.2 million viewers with last night's episode, improving for the third week in a row. Starting the amazing "Lost Girls," The Vampire Diaries has steadily risen, going against what most shows usually see.

Supernatural: The Meaning of Dean's Question

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:24:49 GMT

While the revelation that the Trickster is really an angel was a big shock on Supernatural, I was just as mesmerized but a much smaller moment earlier in the episode. When Sam and Dean were trapped in the Japanese game show the host asked Dean "Would your Mother and Father still be alive if your brother was never born?"

It's a disturbing question because, in many ways, the birth of Sam helped start Azazel's master plan to open the gate to Hell, free Lilith and get the ball rolling to free Lucifer. Dean's answer in Japanese was "Yes," which was the correct answer, but is it really?

Everything I Know about Love I Learned from 'Survivor: Samoa'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:25:04 GMT

This episode seemed well-timed to coincide with the World Series, and thankfully there wasn't another washout. Instead, there were two walk-off blasts to win the immunity challenge; Kelly and Monica debuted their new line of baseball uniform fashion-wear inspired by Honus Wagner's knee high stockings; and John Fincher coming out as Johnny Baseball. But the episode could have just as easily aired around Valentine's Day.

Dancing with the Stars: Is Karina Smirnoff the Latest Flu Victim?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:13:31 GMT

This season, flu is the injury of choice for Dancing with the Stars. Typically the show features a number of physical injuries, but for season 9, the flu is the greatest menace on the show. I guess all those medical reports about this being one of the worst flu seasons ever are true.

'Bones' Fan Columnist: Half Man, Half Chicken Recap

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:20:23 GMT

Nicole Bessette, our Bones Fan Columnist, Recaps "The Tough Man in the Tender Chicken". We look forward to her weekly show recaps and thoughts. If you're interested in becoming a Fan Columnist click here.

I think I speak for all of us when I say that I was completely ecstatic that Bones returned last night. And might I just say, I really enjoyed this episode. Pigs, chickens, thumbs in chicken nuggets, fights, and relationships discovered. Yup, sounds like another day at the Jeffersonian.

In "The Tough Man in the Tender Chicken," a body is discovered along the banks of the Savage River. Thanks to the Woodchucks, a group of "scientific girl scouts" who absolutely idolize Dr. Brennan, the body was delivered to the Jeffersonian along with water samples, digital photographs of the area, soil samples, and even plants and insects. Looks like these girls really knew their stuff.

The Vampire Diaries: Another Vamp Bites the Dust

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:36:45 GMT

I hope this doesn't become a pattern. The Vampire Diaries introduced another new female vampire in last night's episode, but by the end, she was dead. What a waste of over 300 years.

This marked the second consecutive episode of The Vampire Diaries in which a Salvatore brother stakes another vampire. I guess they really want to be the only ones in Mystic Falls.

Supernatural: John Winchester = God

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:16:48 GMT

Who would've guessed that the TV parody episode of Supernatural would include the biggest twist and bombshell of the season? Not only did we find out the Trickster is really the archangel Gabriel, but we learned that the entire series has actually been an allegory for Michael and Lucifer's battle over God.

That's pretty good for an episode of Supernatural that also saw Sam get slapped, hit in the nuts and stricken with genital herpes, not to mention the uncomfortable feeling of Dean digging around in his trunk. But what does Gabriel's message really mean.

The Hills: Stephanie Pratt Swears to Stay Sober

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:19 GMT

Last month's DUI arrest definitely taught Stephanie Pratt a lesson, which is why she's made a promise for the upcoming New Year. On an interview with Hollyscoop, the star of MTV's The Hills said that staying sober would be her resolution and she'll definitely be sticking to that.

"I feel like hitting a Top Shop [boutique] in New York and having nice and sober New Years," Pratt told the publication during her stay at the French Connection Holiday Suite. "Life is very good."

Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Kim Cast in 'CSI: NY' with Vanessa Minnillo

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:30:18 GMT

Definitely adding a bit of spice to her life and veering away from her reality TV roots, Kim Kardashian has landed yet another acting gig. The star of E!'s Keeping Up with the Kardashians will reportedly be appearing on an upcoming episode of the series CSI: NY. And, of course, this spells murder. Onscreen anyway.

She'll be guest-starring alongside actress Vanessa Minnillo, but this won't be the first time the two have worked together. They both had roles in the 2008 flick Disaster Movie. Joining the ladies on the series episode are LaLa Vasquez and the band Train, which makes for quite a star-studded installment of the show.

Jon Gosselin: No Thanksgiving with 'Kate Plus 8,' But with Hailey?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00:15 GMT

Despite their public breakup on Entertainment Tonight yesterday, it seems as though Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman are still attached. The Jon and Kate Plus 8 dad will apparently spend Thanksgiving with his "semi-single", so-called girlfriend instead of with his children.

The 22-year-old daughter of Kate Gosselin's plastic surgeon revealed that she invited Jon to celebrate the holiday with her family. Meanwhile, Kate Plus 8 will be in their Pennsylvania home with their bodyguard Steve Neild.

The Girls Next Door: Crystal Harris "Keeps A Breast" for Charity

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00:10 GMT

Hugh Hefner's good deed in the Playboy mansion last Halloween must have affected Crystal Harris. The Girls Next Door star recently teamed up with artist Randy Janson, in order to raise some money for The Keep A Breast Foundation.

On her official website, the Playboy model announced that she had a cast of her torso painted for charity. It's signed by Crystal Harris herself, and is up for bids to spread awareness about breast cancer prevention.

Jack Davenport Doesn't Want His Own 'Flash Forward'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:30:14 GMT

Like actor Jack Davenport, maybe we can all sigh with relief at the fact that Flash Forward is just a television show. If a global blackout were to happen in real life, we wouldn't be equipped enough to handle it since it's doubtful our lives are planned out to the last detail.

Anyway, the 36-year-old star revealed to the Press Association how he hopes actual flashes of the future won't happen in real life. When asked if he'd like to experience his own vision, Davenport answered with a laugh, "Absolutely not - I'm scared enough of the future as it is, ignorance is bliss!"

Ugly Betty: Preview of Episode 4.05 "Plus None"

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:47 GMT

Is there a love triangle in store for tonight's episode of Ugly Betty? On "Plus None," a charity event brings up some exes and oh!s as Betty (America Ferrera) has to face Amanda (Becki Newton) for the affections of Matt (Daniel Eric Gold).

Wilhelmina (Vanessa Williams) hosts her fund-raiser for Tibetan orphans tonight, and Matt asks someone other than Betty - yes, Amanda - to be his "plus one" to the event. While she tries not to be so affected by it, she starts to wonder what exactly is going on between them.

Smallville: Preview of Episode 9.07 "Kandor"

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:31 GMT

There's a family reunion tonight on , as Clark (Tom Welling) faces his biological father at last. Julian Sands enters the scene as Jor-El, who comes to Earth in search of his son.

On "Kandor," Jor-El arrives at the Kent farm looking for Kal-El. Unfortunately for him, he isn't around and he instead encounters a different being - Chloe (Allison Mack). It's a good thing she doesn't intend to capture the guy and claim his powers. That's already someone else's job.

Ghost Whisperer: Preview of Episode 5.7 "Devil's Bargain"

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Something that's never happened before will unfold tonight in the episode "Devil's Bargain" and it's something you shouldn't miss especially if you're a Jennifer Love Hewitt fan. Ghost Whisperer makes a bold move by setting up a little stripper pole dancing show featuring Hewitt as her character Melinda Gordon attempts to get to the bottom of yet another supernatural mystery.

'General Hospital' Spoilers

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Romance, mob wars and murder mysteries are nothing extraordinary in the fictional city of Port Charles, New York. The faces of General Hospital belong to prominent citizens such as the Quartermaines, the Cassadines, as well as notable characters like Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and their long-time revolving love affairs with Carly (Laura Wright), Olivia (Lisa LoCicero), Claudia (Sarah Brown), Samantha (Kelly Monaco), and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). Also in the spotlight are dedicated doctors Robin (Kimberly McCullough) and Patrick (Jason Thompson), and couples like Maxie (Kristen Storms) and Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) who find themselves in the midst of quarreling families. Whether the action happens in the ER or on the streets, it's always a life or death situation on General Hospital.

The Real Housewives of Orange County: Season Premiere Review

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:34:30 GMT

It's time to say farewell to The Real Housewives of Atlanta and welcome back Vicki, Lynne, Gretchen, Tamra, and Jeana on The Real Housewives of Orange County. In the highly anticipated fifth season opener, we get right back into the unresolved issues of the past season while the show taps on new challenges consisting of crumbling marriages, money problems and bitter rivals. It's not exactly new territory but these ladies bring a whole new level of spice to this season.

'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' Review: Reunion Special, Part 2

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:19:59 GMT

After witnessing all the squabbles on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, you kind of wish that these ladies would just call a truce so they can get a long once and for all. It's nearly impossible though because for one thing, it's a TV show and there's just too much beef going on between NeNe and Kim. And in the end, all you really want to see are the crazy catfights that got you hooked in the first place.

Unfortunately, that wish sort of came true in The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 2 reunion show. It's weird because if you've seen the first season's reunion special, much less the other housewives franchise's reunion episodes, you were probably expecting a show that would match, if not exceed, past seasons. Sure it's a refreshing change from all that table-flipping drama but considering how things ended between NeNe and Kim in the finale, this was surely a huge letdown.

Mark Dacascos and Michael Irvin Talk 'Dancing with the Stars'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:38:58 GMT

Iron Chef America host Mark Dacascos and former NFL star Michael Irvin tried to improve their dance scores each week but sadly their efforts weren't enough to keep them in the running on Dancing with the Stars. On Tuesday night, both players were sent home in a double-elimination, leaving the show with its final five contestants. Still, both were amazed at how far they made it in the competition thanks to their loyal fanbase.

'Supernatural' Recap: Trapped in TV Land

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:09:56 GMT

THEN: The Trickster played some tricks on Sam and Dean, making the Winchesters want to kill him. For everything you need to know about the Trickster, CLICK HERE.

NOW: "Supernatural is filmed before a live studio audience." Yes, we're starting off the show with our first TV parody, and the Winchesters are stuck in their own sitcom Hell.

'The Vampire Diaries' Wrap-Up: Damon's Diabolical Master Plan

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:09:32 GMT

The Vampire Diaries didn't stop the exciting plot developments with another episode that saw Stefan celebrate his 162nd birthday with his oldest friend, another lady vampire named Lexi. We also got movement on Bonnie's witch storyline, a new possible romance and one crazy ending.

But the big story is Lexi, the fun and old vampire who shows up to party with Stefan, wear a towel and distract Elena and fight Damon. But in the end, despite being stronger, Damon's intelligence won out and he got the upper hand by launching his Diabolical Master Plan.

Exclusive Interview: Sundai Love of 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 13

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:48:16 GMT

Sundai Love should thank her legs. Despite being the shortest model in this cycle of shorties on America's Next Top Model, she still managed to outlast most of her competition, making it to Hawaii and the final 5 contestants. In picture after picture, Tyra and the judges commended her for looking much taller than her 5'3'' frame gave her credit for... and those legs even helped her outrun her competitors in their relay challenge, winning her a $1,000 gift certificate to Wal-Mart.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Sundai, 18, this afternoon about her experience on the show, including her literal highs and lows in the competition, from up on a horse to down deep in the ocean. She revealed her favorite models left in the running, what viewers would be surprised to learn about her, and how she plans to harness her youthful image--with hopes of being on our TV screens once more!

Check out the full audio and transcript of my interview with Sundai after the jump.

Were Karen and Kevin Too Sexy for 'So You Think You Can Dance?'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:23 GMT

While the judges thought that Wade Robson's Starry Night revenge piece would be the most controversial routine of the Top 18, they were wrong. The routine that got America all riled up was Karen and Kevin's 'auto erotic' hip hop routine, choreographed by Tabitha and Napoleon. It would seem, there was a little too much bump, grind, and booty shaking for some people's taste and they've taken to Twitter to decry the routine as too sexy for So You Think You Can Dance.

Short Model Sensei: Body and Parts Modeling for Shorties (ANTM Ep. 10)

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:44:57 GMT

Hey ANTM fans! Here's a unique perspective from our America's Next Top Model guest video blogger, professional petite model Isobella Jade! Each week she'll be sharing her insights about Cycle 13 with us here at BuddyTV from her vantage point as a pint-size model trying to make it in the industry.

By Isobella Jade

Recently on America's Next Top Model, the girls were in bikinis, jumping off cliffs and rolling in the sand with supermodel Marisa Miller. I do like the tips she gave the girls on making a Barbie toe and keeping good posture, but here is some more insight for shorter girls on showing your body as a model. A shorter girl should be targeting commercial print modeling agencies for editorial, catalog, print ads, and also "parts modeling" jobs. Parts modeling is when you use your whole body or its "parts"--hands, feet, legs--to work with brands. You can also use your body to model for editorials in magazines like Self, Fitness, Marie Claire, Glamour and others.