May 22, 2013

‘The Talk’s’ Aisha Tyler to Guest Star on ‘Glee’

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*Aisha Tyler, a co-host of “The Talk,” has landed a guest role on an upcoming episode of “Glee,” TVLine reports. Tyler, who also voices Lana Kane on “Archer,” has been cast as the mother of bad boy Jake Puckerman (Jacob Artist), according to the report. Last week, Adam Shankman tweeted a picture of himself, Tyler [...]




Mary J. Blige Performs for AmEx; Duets with Beyonce (Audio)

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*Mary J. Blige will take the stage on Thursday, Nov. 17, as part of American Express’ livestream music series, “American Express Unstaged.” The singer’s set will be livestreamed from Club Nokia in Los Angeles, at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on the singer’s VEVO page. It will also be available via VEVO and [...]




Report: Mary J. Blige Considering ‘Rock of Ages’ Film

Mary J. Blige attends the launch of Lorraine Schwartz's "2BHAPPY" jewelry collection at Lavo NYC on November 22, 2010 in New York City.

*Mary J. Blige is reportedly in talks to star in the forthcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Rock of Ages.” New York Magazine is reporting that the Queen of Hip Hop/Soul is eyeing the role of Justice Charlier, a woman who owns the Venus exotic dance club on Los Angeles’s Sunset Strip. Blige could [...]




Shankman Behind ‘Glee’ Tribute to Michael Jackson

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*Choreographer Adam Shankman, currently a judge on Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” has hinted that a Michael Jackson episode of “Glee” is in the works with him in the director’s chair. The show’s executive producers announced at the Television Critics Association press tour that Shankman will definitely direct an upcoming episode of the [...]




Quickies: Tyler Perry, Mo’Nique, Lee Daniels, Chicago’s Navy Pier, Damon Wayans Jr.

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*Tyler Perry will be a presenter at the 82nd Academy Awards, telecast producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic announced today. This will be Perry’s first appearance on the show. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 7, at the Kodak Theatre, and televised live by ABC beginning at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET. [...]