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Grammys: Tina Fey vs. Betty White!?
by Chris Harnick, posted Dec 1st 2011 12:10PM
The Grammys have always put some of our favorite artists up against one another, but the latest batch of nominations is giving us one very epic battle: Tina Fey vs. Betty White. Say what!?Both funny women have been nominated for Best Spoken Word Album, Fey for her reading of 'Bossypants' and White for 'If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't).' We can't wait for the (hopefully) hilarious split-screen reactions from the actual ceremony.
White and Fey aren't the only TV stars to pick up nominations.
Seth MacFarlane picked up a few noms, one for the 'Family Guy' original song 'Christmastime Is Killing Us' and another Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Over in the Best Comedy Album category, Kathy Griffin, Louis C.K. and Lonely Island are up against one another.
Lady Gaga and Sugarland Duet on 'Grammy Nominations Concert Live' (VIDEO)
by Jason Hughes, posted Dec 1st 2011 2:30AM
Why just announce the nominees when you can do it with a concert instead? That's exactly what the 'Grammy Nominations Concert Live' (Wed., 10PM ET on CBS) did. And while it didn't go off perfectly, we did get to see at least one surprise that got the on-hand crowd on their feet.After opening the show with her new hit 'Marry the Night,' Lady Gaga returned to perform an unexpected duet with Sugarland. Their voices went together beautifully on 'You and I.' We love that country continues to collaborate with other musical genres, as when Jason Aldean paired with Ludacris on 'Dirt Road Anthem.'
Final 'Chase' Episodes to Air on Saturdays, Alec Baldwin Wants 'Five More Years' of '30 Rock' and More
by Jean Bentley, posted Apr 7th 2011 12:00PM
Bittersweet news for fans of NBC's 'Chase' -- the show is heading back to the airwaves, but only for a limited time.According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC is bringing back the cop procedural -- but only for five weeks. The final five completed episodes will air every Saturday night at 8PM beginning April 23.
NBC initially ordered a full season of 22 episodes, but changed it to 18 in December before pulling the show completely in February.
In other TV news ...
• Alec Baldwin took to his Huffington Post to discuss the '30 Rock' bombshell he dropped a few days ago. "I want to take the opportunity to state that although my days on network TV may be numbered, I hope '30 Rock' goes on forever," he wrote. "Or at least as long as everyone involved desires." [Huffington Post]
• Simon Cowell's American version of 'The X Factor' will have two hosts. Although we don't know who those two people will be just yet, the announcement should be made any day now. Paging Brian Dunkleman... [TV Guide]
• According to star Kat Graham, at least one series regular will die on 'The Vampire Diaries' before the season is through. "Three huge characters are going to die - solid characters - and it's going to change the destiny of the show," she said. The show returns from hiatus tonight. [TV Guide]
Jimmy Kimmel's Guillermo Teases Celebs on the Grammys' Red Carpet (VIDEO)
by Aimee Deeken, posted Feb 15th 2011 5:10AM
Jimmy Kimmel's Wearing a Justin Bieber-esque wig, he was asked by Nicki Minaj, "Do you see how crazy you look?" This, coming from a woman with her hair fashioned after an animal print and topped by a beehive reminiscent of Bride of Frankenstein. He replied, "No. Do you see how crazy you look?" She burst out laughing.
The real Justin Bieber then passed by. Guillermo said, "Wow, he smell like cookies!" Marc Anthony roughed him up a little for giving Jennifer Lopez a rose, and Guillermo had just one question for Jamie Foxx: "How do you make babies?"
'Two and a Half Men' Cuts Four Episodes, Jesse L. Martin Books 'Hallelujah' Role and More
by Jean Bentley, posted Feb 14th 2011 6:00PM
Charlie Sheen apparently isn't done making headlines today.According to TMZ, 'Two and a Half Men' has just chopped four episodes from its production schedule. Following Sheen's Feb. 28 return, the show was scheduled to film eight more episodes to complete its eighth season.
Crew members are outraged, TMZ reports, with one worker telling the site, "We've been left in the dark and now we have no pay for four episodes and all we hear is that Chuck is saying, 'They're not my problem.'"
To his credit, sources told TMZ that Sheen said he would work beyond the scheduled wrap date, plus weekends, to make sure all eight episodes are filmed.
In other TV news ...
• The Grammys telecast scored its highest ratings in 10 years. More than 26.7 million viewers tuned in to the 53rd annual ceremony for a 10.0 rating in the 18–49 demographic. [EW]
• 'Law & Order' alum Jesse L. Martin will star in 'Hallelujah.' The Marc Cherry drama pilot, which "features musical elements," takes place in a rural town being torn apart by good and evil. "Fortunes change when a stranger comes to town, bringing justice, peace and possibly restoring faith." Martin will play "a mysterious, charming drifter" who crosses paths with said stranger. [Deadline]
• James Tupper is checking in to Seattle Grace one more time. The former 'Mercy' star will reprise his role as psychologist Andrew Perkins on 'Grey's Anatomy' for a multi-episode arc. [EW]
Did CBS Reporter Serene Branson Have a Stroke On-Air?
by Jean Bentley, posted Feb 14th 2011 11:45AM
A video of CBS journalist Serene Branson flubbing her words while reporting on last night's Grammy results has gone viral -- but not for the reason you might think.The 17-second clip shows Branson completely unable to pronounce any of the words she's trying to say as she slurs her way through the incomprehensible report. The Telegraph reports that Branson was hospitalized out of concern she might've suffered a stroke on-air, while the New York Daily News reports that she was examined by EMTs and sent home.
UPDATE: CBS 2 posted a statement about Branson's condition, saying "Serene Branson was examined by paramedics on scene immediately after her broadcast. Her vital signs were normal. She was not hospitalized. As a precautionary measure, a colleague gave her a ride home and she says that she is feeling fine this morning."
According to Branson's biography on the CBS Los Angeles site, the Los Angeles native is a two-time Emmy nominee. Watch the video after the jump.
Grammys 2011 Show Recap: Highlights, Lowlights and Gaga
by Ryan McKee, posted Feb 14th 2011 12:15AM

This is TV Squad. We don't pretend to have a deep understanding of music and the hottest new artists. However, when the music industry decides to fill three hours of television time with their awards show, we feel an obligation to offer our opinion about it.
The performances were mostly great and the presenters were as awkward and cheesy as always. What follows is a recap from TV writer's point of view, someone who finds pleasure in watching huge television events and making snarky comments to an empty living room.
TV Stars Contending for Grammys
by Jane Murphy, posted Feb 13th 2011 11:00AM
The Grammys hand out its awards tonight at 8PM ET on CBS, and if you scanned the humongous nomination list (109 categories, hello!), you found a lot of TV favorites there.Some of them are in niche categories that will probably not be featured on tonight's broadcast. But we expect to see at least a few of the following stars in their Staples Center seats, if not bringing it on stage
"Dancing with the Stars' is surprisingly well-represented on the Grammy list. Season 2 contestant Tia Carrere -- also known as Cha Cha on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' -- contends in Best Hawaiian Music Album for her CD 'Huana Ke Aloha.' And last season's 'DWTS' resident comic hoofer Margaret Cho (photo) is represented in the Best Comedy Album category for 'Cho Dependent'.
Bob Dylan to Perform at the Grammys With Mumford & Sons
by Catherine Lawson, posted Feb 11th 2011 8:10AM
Music legend Bob Dylan will perform at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, joining previously announced veteran headliners Mick Jagger and Barbra Streisand.It will be Dylan's fifth appearance at the Grammys, and organizers said he will perform with up-and coming young Brits, Mumford & Sons, and folk-rock band the Avett Brothers, in a special salute to acoustic music.
But it won't be all folksy Sunday night: Get ready for Dr. Dre's first live television performance in more than 10 years. The rapper will be performing in a "special collaboration" with multiple nominee Eminem and Maroon 5 front-man Adam Levine.
Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig Battles The Black Keys on 'Colbert Report' (VIDEO)
by Aimee Deeken, posted Jan 12th 2011 9:10AM
Both The Black Keys' 'Brothers' and Vampire Weekend's 'Contra' have been nominated for the Best Alternative Music Album Grammy. Stephen Colbert can't decide who will get his vote. May as well let 'em fight it out on 'The Colbert Report' (weeknights, 11:30PM ET on COM).Ezra Koenig, Vampire's lead singer/guitarist, grabs a baseball bat and tells drummer Patrick Carney, "I'm gonna bash those ironic glasses right through your skull!" Carney's Black Keys bandmate Dan Auerbach grabs a chain and yells, "Bring it on, Cape Cod!"
"My Grammy vote goes to whoever has teeth left!" says the host, before an official of the awards joins the scene and threatens to strip Colbert of the Grammy he won for Best Comedy Album. The host doesn't scare him: He breaks a bottle and threatens to "cut your face!"
Stevie Wonder Names the Grammy Nominees for Best Album of the Year (VIDEO)
by Oliver Miller, posted Dec 2nd 2010 8:10AM
The 53rd annual Grammy Awards are just around the corner! Last night's 'Grammy Nomination Concert' (Wed., 10PM ET on CBS) revealed who would compete for the top musical award in the nation. The biggest prize: Best Album of the Year. Legendary performer Stevie Wonder read off the list of nominees -- and he gave us a little history lesson, which included himself.Stevie said that in the past, the Best Album award has gone to the greatest performers. The award went to some true geniuses, "from Frank Sinatra, to the Beatles, to Michael Jackson, to U2, to Stevie Wond ... " Whoops. There was a brief surprised pause, and then he added: " ... Stevie Wonder?"
Okay, we know that Stevie wasn't reading from cue cards -- so he had his remarks memorized, and wasn't actually surprised. But if anyone's won the right to plug himself a little, it's Stevie. The singer-songwriter has won 22 Grammys in his lifetime, tying him with U2, and placing him 5th on the all-time list of winners.
And now, your list of Grammy Best Album nominees are ...
What to Watch: November 29 - December 5, Katy Perry Edition
by Stephanie Earp, posted Nov 29th 2010 2:26AM
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - Tuesday November 30, 10PM ET/PT, Global/CBSBusty models Adriana Lima, Chanel Iman, Alessandra Ambrosio and the rest of the 'angels' walk the fine line between sexy and vulgar on the Victoria's Secret runway. The point of this annual stroll is to check out the $2 million fantasy bra -- designed this year by Damiani -- and marvel at how many places it would cut you if you actually wore it. Katy Perry and Akon perform on the runway, bringing another pair of famous ta-tas to the proceedings.
Pink Dishes on Wet Grammy Performance (VIDEO)
by Jane Boursaw, posted Feb 5th 2010 8:03PM
Anyone who watched Pink's silk-and-water acrobatics during the Grammys last week knew they were seeing something truly awesome. In Oprah's words, "It felt transcendent. It felt like taking us out of something more than just the music, but into the music."Yes! That's exactly what it felt like. And of course, it allowed Pink to do something really cool: "I wanted to get all the famous people wet." Yeah, there's that, too.
Watch the performance of 'Glitter in the Air' from her Funhouse album here. After the jump, Pink dishes about it on 'Oprah' (weekdays, syndicated).
Watch the video after the jump.
Jamie Foxx on Taking his Daughter to the Grammys (VIDEO)
by Jane Boursaw, posted Feb 5th 2010 4:30AM
You'd think that it must be pretty cool to be Jamie Foxx's daughter. Even if you think your dad is the lamest thing on the planet, hey, at least you get to go to the Grammys and hang with all the cool people like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga.Then again, we're not sure how cool it would be to do that and have your dad break into a chorus of 'Bad Romance' on the red carpet. Foxx stopped by 'Late Show with David Letterman' (weeknights, 11:30PM ET on CBS) to talk about the experience of taking his daughter Corinne -- who's in the 'Oh my God' stage -- to the Grammys.
Watch the video after the jump.
Grammy Awards Post Best Numbers in Six Years
by Andrew Scott, posted Feb 1st 2010 12:02PM
The 52nd annual Grammy Awards hit some serious high notes last night. According to the Live Feed, the telecast was seen by a healthy 25.8 million viewers, a 32 percent increase from last year's ceremony, which drew just 19 million viewers total. Even better news for CBS, this marks the most-watched Grammys since 2004.
File this under another victory for Team Taylor.
For further coverage on the Grammys, head over to PopEater and AOL Music.
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