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VIDEO: Get Back, Macca! McCartney on Letterman

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:15:00 PDT

Paul McCartney made a successful return to Ed Sullivan Theater, 45 years after The Beatles began the British Invasion there. He sat down with Dave Letterman to answer questions, some expected, others less so.

Paul runimated on The Beatles' famed Ed Sullivan Show appearance ("I was nervous"), on the 'Paul is Dead' rumors ("that was weird"), and on his relationship with

And The Emmy Goes To ... Family Guy?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:18:00 PDT

Few things are more predictable in pop culture than Emmy nominations, but the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences decided to throw in a few surprises this time around.

First things first: neither the departed Boston Legal or its much-honored star James Spader got nominations (though the series was not totally ignored, and more on that later). Likewise, Kiefer Sutherland was left out for 24, though as was the case at the Golden Globes, he scored a nomination for the 24 movie that served as…

30 Rock, Grey Gardens Lead Emmy Nominations

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:59:00 PDT

Emmy favorite 30 Rock leads the pack of this year's nominations with 22, including acting nods for Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. (Both actors were also recognized in the Outstanding Commercials category for spots they starred in for American Express and Hulu, respectively.)

Big names including Jennifer Aniston were nominated for guest appearances on 30 Rock, while Justin Timberlake scored for his work on Saturday Night Live.

The HBO original movie Grey Gardens, starring Drew Barrymore and Jessica…

No Frakkin' Emmy Respect!

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:46:00 PDT

A TV series by any other name than Battlestar Galactica probably would have enough Emmy statues to fill the universe.

But when it comes to the Emmy nominations, it's best to be on broadcast TV and not be scooting around in space. And god forbid your show gets canceled.

Even when you have a series as uniformly excellent as HBO's The Wire, it can still get the Emmy cold shoulder. The Emmy voters haven't been known as risk takers, and usually wait until the rest of the world has caught on to the fact…

A Salute To Emmys Host Neil Patrick Harris

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:25:00 PDT

Doogie Howser MD has come a long way.

Neil Patrick Harris, or NPH to his pals, has been building up a solid rep as comedy actor for years. But who knew he had some massive comedy chops as an awards show host? We should have known it from the way he can smack a line like a Barry Bonds homerun.

Let's face it, the Tony Awards lauding the best of New York theater isn't exactly the kind of show you'd expect anyone under 40 to give a tweet about. But after NPH's smokin' stint as the host of the TV…

Maura Tierney Has Breast Tumor

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:30:00 PDT

Maura Tierney will undergo surgery to remove a tumor in her breast.

The actress, 44, is best known for her role as Dr. Abby Lockhart on NBC's long-running hospital drama ER. Her latest project, ABC's Parenthood, is halting production under Tierney can resume work.

"I'm very optimistic as to the outcome [of the surgery] and want to thank everyone who has sent positive thoughts and support," Tierney said in a statement. "I look forward to going back to work soon."

The show, which is inspired by…

Music on TV This Week: Paul McCartney

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:26:00 PDT

When Sir Paul McCartney visits Letterman for the first time this Wednesday, the location will be the topic of conversation: Ed Sullivan Theater*, where the Beatles made their famous appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. It was 45 years ago that the Fab Four was introduced to American audiences on that very stage (scroll down for video), and "the cute one" must have a few yarns to tell about that momentous occasion, so naturally he'll be sitting for an interview as well.

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Jon Gosselin: New Girlfriend, New Job

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:20:00 PDT

Newly single Jon Gosselin is doing just fine minus Kate and eight, thank you very much.

The star of Jon & Kate Plus 8 was spotted strolling hand-in-hand with his new and much younger girlfriend, 22-year-old Hailey Glassman, in the south of France over the weekend.

It was a working vacation for Gosselin, 32, who was in St. Tropez to meet with Ed Hardy designer Christian Audigier -- his new business partner. The pair will team up to launch a line of children's clothing, because Ed Hardy's penchant…

What2Watch: How To Fashion A Winner

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:54:00 PDT

Bravo is finishing up its first season of The Fashion Show a month ahead of the premiere of the first Project Runway season on Lifetime, and the results have been mixed -- it hasn't been up to the standards of vintage Runway, but it's by no means clear the original model is still a winner either, not after a lackluster fifth season and the uncertainty surrounding the network switch.

Surprisingly, the aspect of The Fashion Show that has worked the best is the part I was at first most concerned…

TV Throwdown: Project Runway Vs. The Fashion Show

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:40:00 PDT

We're not dumb. Fans of the hit reality TV series Project Runway know that season six finished filming a long time ago. We also know its fate was in limbo due to some stupid legal battle between television networks.

We don't care about all that. We just wanted the show back, already.

Bravo's not dumb, either. Knowing it was probably going to lose its popular, award-winning Project Runway to the Lifetime network, the network tried to clone it. The result, The Fashion Show, employs basically the…