TV Talk: Syfy to Air Greatest American Hero…and Cooking Show
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Bravo, Cable, FOX,
-Believe it or not, I’m walking on air! Syfy plans to air a 20-hour Greatest American Hero marathon on July 4. The show hasn’t been on TV since 1983.
-Speaking of Syfy, the channel plans to do something out of this world: air a cooking show. Former Top Chef contestant Marcel Vigneron will front Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen.
-Homer Simpson ranks #1 on Entertainment Weekly‘s list of the 100 Greatest Characters of the Last 20 Years. Harry Potter came in second; Buffy Summers was third.
-Rehab will have to wait for Tila Tequila and Jason Wahler. Due to a lack of notable participants, taping on the next edition of Celebrity Rehab has been postponed.
-Maybe Dr. Drew should talk to Sonja Morgan? The Real Housewives of New York City star was arrested over the holiday weekend for suspicion of DUI. She is expected in court on June 21.
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UPDATE: ‘One Life to Live’ Star Fired
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, ABC, News,
As a follow to his arrest in October, actor Nathaniel Marston has now been fired from his job on One Life to Live. The 32-year-old soap opera star was detained last month after attacking three men with a crate in New York. Nathaniel, who police believe was under the influence of a narcotic, was transferred to a local hospital after the incident and listed as ‘emotionally unstable’.
Marston, who played Dr. Michael McBain on the daytime show, was involved in a large storyline at the time of his arrest. It is believed ABC and One Life to Live will now work on recasting his role.
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Three Years of Prison Time for ‘Prison Break’ Star
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Drama, FOX, Prison Break, News,
Lane Garrison, who starred as ‘Tweener’ in Prison Break’s better years, was formally sentenced today to 40 months behind bars. The actor, who was involved in a fatal car accident back in December 2006, could have seen up to 6 years. Garrison, 27, had been partying with teenagers right before crashing a Range Rover into a tree. A 17-year-old male was killed in the incident; two 15-year-old girls were also injured.
Garrison, who did receive credit for time already served, pleaded guilty in May to vehicular manslaughter (without gross negligence) and two other alcohol-related charges. In addition to his jail sentence, he was ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to the victims’ families.
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‘One Life to Live’ Star Arrested for Assault
Actor Nathaniel Marston, who plays Dr. Michael McBain on ABC’s One Life to Live, was arrested Sunday morning in New York. Unlike other celebrity scandals which usually involve misdemeanors, Marston is facing at least one felony charge.
The actor, who was reportedly enraged after exiting a cab, used a crate to assault three men; one of his victims suffered a broken leg. It’s unclear what ignited his attack, though officers believe he was under the influence of a narcotic at the time. Nathaniel, 32, was arrested for felony assault, reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a weapon and resisting arrest. He was later transported to a local hospital where he was listed as ‘emotionally disturbed’. This would not be Marston’s first brush with the law. Back in 1999, while he was working on CBS’s As The World Turns, he was arrested for taking his rage out on an ATM machine. (Dude, no money means no money.)
It is unknown what the producers of One Life to Live will do about the situation at this point; Nathaniel is currently involved in a major storyline on the show. Meanwhile, a rep for ABC told TVGuide.com that they ‘are aware of the incident and are reviewing the details.’ If fired from OLTL, this would be Marston’s second time around. He was killed off back in 2003 (reportedly due to questionable work habits) but later brought back as a different character due to strong fan reaction.
(You can read a follow-up to this story here.)
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UPDATE: Kiefer Sutherland Gets 48 Days in Jail
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, FOX, 24, News,
In 24 time, Jack Bauer had this legal matter resolved in a mere 10 minutes.
Wanting to quickly put his Sept. 25th incident behind him, actor Kiefer Sutherland pleaded no contest today to a misdemeanor drunk driving charge. Assuming the judge accepts the arrangements of the plea deal, Sutherland will serve a recommended total of 48 days in jail. At the formal sentencing on Dec. 21th, prosecutors will ask that Kiefer serve 30 days for the DUI charge and an additional 18 for violating probation. This was Sutherland’s fourth DUI-related offense; he was still on probation for a 2004 incident.
If all goes according to plan, Kiefer will be able to serve part of his stint in late December (while 24 is still in hiatus) and the remainder after the show’s finale.
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24’s Kiefer Sutherland Booked For DUI
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, FOX, 24, News,
Wow. When’s the last time a man was busted for doing something stupid?
Kiefer Sutherland was booked this earlier this morning for a misdemeanor DUI. The actor, who had attended a FOX party earlier in the evening, was initially pulled over for making an illegal U-turn in West Hollywood. TMZ reports that Sutherland was subsequently taken in for blowing twice the legal limit for alcohol. He has since been released from custody after posting his bail. (NOTE TO FOX HONCHOS: If you are going to throw a party for your celebs, shouldn’t you make sure they don’t embarrass you by leaving drunk? Just a thought.)
This is Sutherland’s 2nd DUI within five years; if convicted, he must serve a minimum 5-day jail stint. He is scheduled to make his next court appearance on October 16th.
Meanwhile, the next season of 24 is scheduled to begin January 13th. (Those interested in reading a major show spoiler, click here.)
Click here for an update to the DUI story.
Read More | TMZ
Lindsay Lohan Arrested For Drugs And Alcohol AGAIN
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, News,
Wow. WOW. Who would have thought that Paris’ troubles could seem like a thing of the past??
Lindsay Lohan has graciously stepped up to the plate and ripped the troubled celebrity crown off the socialite’s head. After having recently finished her stint in rehab…after having voluntarily turned herself into police for her old Memorial Day weekend crash….after having sported an alcohol-monitoring bracelet for the past few days….Lindsay somehow managed to get in trouble again!!! Someone give that girl a statuette—because she definitely deserves an award.
Ms. Lohan was arrested THIS MORNING after driving in the Santa Monica area. TMZ reports that she blew
an in-station alcohol test (her results were approximately .12) and was also driving with a suspended license. Cocaine - surprise! - was later found in her pocket.
More details will obviously be coming throughout the day. Meanwhile, I will work on creating the Razzie award equivalent for simple celebrity idiocy. Feel free to suggest any award name suggestions my way.
Read More | TMZ
A Screaming Paris Is Sent Back to Jail
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, News,
For the record: I really do hate doing stories on Paris Hilton...but having initially reported on her early release, I feel obligated to report on the ever-changing updates. That, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the pictures of her crying today.
With only a comfortable 24 hours at home, Paris Hilton was sent screaming from court this morning as she was ordered back into jail. Angered that Hilton had been transferred out of the facility, Judge Michael Sauer demanded that she reappear in court today. Unlike her original trip to jail, Paris’ ride to the courthouse consisted of a comfy backseat in a police vehicle.
It is still not known what medical problems prompted her early release, but Sauer ordered that Paris serve out the rest of her 45-day sentence in lock-up. More news likely to come…
Read More | People
Tom Sizemore Screws Up Again
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Reality, Cable, Cable/Satellite, Gossip, Rumors,
Tom Sizemore just can’t catch a break… only, here’s the thing. He used to be a respectable actor who got parts in Natural Born Killers, Black Hawk Down and Saving Private Ryan, so he was once at the top of his game. He’s had a history with drug addiction, and it seems that he just can’t get cleaned up. He chronicled his rock bottom existence on the VH1 celebreality show, Shooting Sizemore—something I couldn’t stand watching because of what a sad person he’s become. Things just got a little sadder when Sizemore was arrested yesterday with methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia in his car. This came after Sizemore and his friend threatened to beat up a hotel staff person at the Four Points Sheraton in Bakersfield, California. Will Sizemore ever dig himself out of this downward spiral? And will this latest arrest lock him out of Hollywood altogether?
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Ty Pennington’s DUI Arrest
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Gossip,
Tsk, tsk, Ty Pennington. The megaphone barking host of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was arrested for DUI over the weekend. He was arrested at 12:15 a.m. on Saturday and released a couple of hours later after posting $5,000 bail. Pennington will head to court on June 4th. He made the following statement: “I made an error in judgment. We all make mistakes, however this is about accountability. Under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving. I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone. This was my wake-up call. I also want to apologize to my fans, ABC Television and my design team for my lapse in judgment and the embarrassment I have caused.” You know, Ty used to appeal to me when he was the carpenter on Trading Spaces—a fun-loving guy who had a good sense of humor. But when he took on Makeover, I couldn’t stand him any more. Maybe it’s the megaphone or his need to bogart the camera as much as possible. Curious what this arrest will do for ratings and fans of the show.
Read More | E! Online
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