Seems to me that Paula Abdul’s leaving may be opening new doors for a lot of celebrities these days. Here’s another tidbit – Mary J. Blige is going to guest judge in American Idol. I think it’s a great idea to have different people, if only for the variety, but it might have a different effect on the contestants and the show’s results. What do you think?
TV Land Tid Bits & News
Demi Invited To Go Into The Wild
Discovery channel adventurer Bear Grylls has challenged Demi Moore to be part of his show “Man Vs. Wild,” and he did it through Twitter. (We all know that Mrs. Kutcher is an avid user of Twitter!) The Brit’s request:
“Dear Demi, i host a show called Man vs Wild, and I would so love to have you join me for a special: Woman Vs Wild!”
Demi’s reply? Well, we’re all waiting on that.
Glenn Beck’s Obama Remark Biting Him In The Behind
Seriously, what was he expecting? You call your African-American president racist on national TV and you are unlikely to be praised for that. Glenn Beck spoke his mind late in July and his remark seems to be backfiring. Sponsors are pulling out and ads for his show are being canceled as well. How’s he gonna pull this one off?
Jay Leno Gets Off Free
Remember the hullabaloo about the writers’ strike last year? Many have been accused and charged by the guild because of breaking ranks during the strike. Jay Leno was lucky to escape their ire for writing his own monologues during the strike. I wonder why?
Simon Cowell To Stay Put In AI
You gotta love him or you gotta hate him. For some, the line is quite thin. One thing is for sure – Simon Cowell will be staying with American Idol for at least three more seasons, cantankerous wit and all.
