No Sweating the Emmys for Fallon

Jimmy Fallon’s parents won’t be coming to the Emmys to see him host the 62nd edition of the awards show on August 29. They want to come, but he doesn’t want them there. Why? Because he might sweat too much. The affable host of “Late Night” has seen his perspiration level drop in the 18 months since he took over the program and interviewed his first guest, the notoriously incommunicative and sweat-inducing...

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Truly, New Blood at the Emmys

Some fresh, new blood has been injected into the races for this year’s Emmy awards and some interesting additions and omissions make this one of the most interesting seasons in years.  And, it will be a short one with the televised ceremonies set for August 29. The Emmys are known for anointing some of the same people for years on end.  Tony Shalhoub is a perfect example.  Although his show, “Monk,” has ended its...

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Move Over Alec and Christian, Here’s Mel!

Yes ladies and gentlemen, we’ve probably all seen and heard it before. We’ve all known abusive men like Mel Gibson. Whether it be in the workplace, in the home or in a romantic relationship, there’s nothing new about Gibson’s hateful rant directed at his former girlfriend.  Listening to the just-released tape, no matter by whom, how or why, what was unusual was the racist element of his diatribe. Sure we’ve all...

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The King Will Be Gone, But Not Forgotten

CNN will soon be saying goodbye to the person who helped put it on the media map 25 years ago. No real “suspends,” especially after that nasty on again/off again divorce and affair with his wife’s sister scandal, but “Larry King Live” will sign off this fall. The 76-year old King says he’s not leaving CNN entirely, and will do periodic specials, a la Barbara Walters, it appears. The ratings were down, sure, but now CNN has to replace...

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BET Awards at 10: Royalty Reigns

Most of the buzz about the 10th annual BET Awards  has been about Chris Brown breaking down  during his MJ tribute performance of “Man in the  Mirror,” although it should have been about Prince,  who picked upthe network’s Lifetime Achievement  Award—but disappointed the crowd by not picking  up any instruments. However, he did catch Patti  LaBelle’s shoe as she kicked it off during an  energetic tribute performance to him. Hosted by...

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