The Big Business of Sports: Must-See Live TV Drives Dollars and Loyalty
February 2014 will be a massive month for sports on television – with Super Bowl XLVIII slated for February 2 on Fox and the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia opening five days later with wall-to-wall coverage running through February 23rd on NBC networks. But just about any day of the week is a big one in the television sports industry, because sports is one of the few categories of programming that doesn’t lend...
Julep Gem Collection Puts Sparkling Beauty at Your Fingertips
If you’re someone who loves sparkly nails, there can be no more beautiful holiday gift than the Julep Gem Collection for 2013. Housed in a beautiful white lacquer box, the collection features a rainbow of a dozen gorgeous nail colors, filled with sparkle and shine for every conceivable occasion. Turquoise, purple, pearl, gold, copper, red – they’re all included in a beautiful set that features these colors: ...
Two Historic Dramas Tie for Critics’ Choice Kudos
The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has announced the nominees for The 19th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, quickly putting the 2014 awards season in sharper focus. “12 Years a Slave” and “American Hustle” tie this year with thirteen nominations each. “12 Years a Slave” has been nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor for Chiwetel Ejiofor, Best Supporting Actor for Michael Fassbender, Best Supporting Actress for Lupita...
Pimp. Lover. Killer. Father Figure. Jimmy Smits Cements His Place on ‘Sons of Anarchy’
It’s been 27 years since Jimmy Smits burst onto the scene as one of television’s most memorable characters, attorney Victor Sifuentes on “LA Law.” In many of his award-winning roles, including those on “The West Wing,” “NYPD Blue” and “Dexter,” Smits has operated on the enforcement side of the law, as a cop, a legislator and an assistant district attorney. Even in one of his very first roles, on “Miami Vice,” he played a vice...
Rolling with Laughter at Variety’s Power of Comedy Honoring Jimmy Kimmel
It was a veritable laugh riot in Hollywood Saturday night as some of the town’s funniest people turned down other gigs to attend the fourth annual Variety Power of Comedy event and pay tribute to its honoree, late night host Jimmy Kimmel. Hosted by roastmaster extraordinaire Jeff Ross, Kimmel was the recipient of a large, healthy R-rated dose of ribbing from the likes of David Spade, Kevin Nealon, Will Arnett, Joel McHale, Adam...
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