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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Rosie O’Donnell is making her return to ABC’s “The View” on Friday, Feb. 7

The guest spot marks her first appearance on the ABC talker since being released from her hosting contract early



Rosie O’Donnell is making her return to ABC’s “The View” on Friday, Feb. 7, when viewers will see if she’s learned to play nice with others.
The 11 a.m. ET appearance marks the first time that O’Donnell will be on to the daytime talk show since moderating Season 10, which ran from 2006 to 2007.
The former co-host departed the female-centric talker under less-than-friendly circumstances. A contract dispute with ABC was front-and-center, and O’Donnell’s inability to get along with her colleagues — including the now-departed Elisabeth Hasselbeck — played out in front of millions.
O’Donnell ended up leaving “The View” about three weeks before her contract was up.
O’Donnell is currently guest-starring on ABC Family’s series, “The Fosters” as Rita Henricks, a tough yet compassionate woman who works in the foster care system and is a mentor to a member of the Foster family. O’Donnell’s “Fosters” debut on Jan. 20 helped the show to a series high in total viewers.
Of her one-time colleague’s return, host and executive producer Barbara Walters said, “I have great affection for Rosie and we have remained in contact through the years. I am happy to welcome her back to the program. She is always a lively and engaging guest and a part of the show’s successful history.”
“The View” features hosts Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy. It is produced by ABC and Walters’ Barwall Productions; Bill Geddie exec produces along with Walters. “The View” is directed by Mark Gentile.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Radio Starting Radio Silence on Justin Bieber’s Music

Justin Bieber Getting The Silent Treatment From A Radio Station Until He Goes To Rehab!




A radio station in Canada has seen ENOUGH of their homeboy Justin Bieber’s bad behavior! They’ve vowed to not play ANY of the Biebs’ music until he checks himself into rehab! Hot 89.9 in Ottawa told their fans today that they won’t be hearing Baby, Never Say Never, Boyfriend, or any other hit songs from the troubled pop star until he gets himself some much needed help! OK, well…that might work, right? Or will their silent protest go unnoticed since Justin hasn’t really had a hit in awhile! Whether our neighbors to the north play or don’t play JB’s tunes, we agree with this station’s stance onJustingetting some help. It’s time to clean up your act, Biebsy! - uf

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Highway to Heaven” could be making a return trip to the TV screen



New project will offer a contemporary take on Michael Landon series
“Highway to Heaven” could be making a return trip to the TV screen.
The series, which starred Michael Landon from 1984 to 1989, is being developed as an edgier, contemporary reboot by A&E.
A&E Network general manager and executive vice president David McKillop, who ordered the project, announced its development on Thursday.
“Hell on Wheels” writer John Wirth is penning the script for the reboot, which is being executive produced by Wirth,  Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Noreen Halpern and Wayne Lepoff.
Halfire-CORE Entertainment and A+E Studios are co-producing the reboot, in association with Closest to the Hole Productions and Leverage Entertainment.
The original series starred Landon in the tale of an angel who’s sent down to earth to help troubled souls. Wahlberg is also involved with the A&E reality series “Wahlburgers,” about his family’s restaurant.
Hollywood Reporter first reported the news of the “Highway to Heaven” reboot.