Category Archives: Television

It’s no surprise that Justin Bieber was chosen to cover his year’s Forbes Celebrity 100 issue. The kid bought a $20,000 gold necklace with a diamond-encrusted fish medallion just because he could, chump change for someone who earned $55M last year. Nor is it a surprise that Jennifer Lopez tops the list, due to her career resurgence and hefty paycheck from her American Idol gig, a music career that’s proven to be timeless, and an arsenal of blockbuster romantic comedies that rival Julia Roberts’ collection. Rihanna sets trends and controversy … → read more

Pepsi is a soda brand as American as its red, white, and blue label. The soft drink titan has gone tan in major ways in 2012, from Nicki’s multimillion dollar deal, to its use of Paula Patton and Eva Longoria’s beautiful faces to endorse their healthier new line, Pepsi Next. Now the brand will pay homage to the pop superstar who helped make it a household name. Michael Jackson’s likeness will be featured on Pepsi cans this year. The brand has smartly aligned itself with warm nostalgia of the past, … → read more

Last night, Glee took the unpredictable route, and opted for a subdued and solemn salute to Whitney Houston. The tribute episode opened with an acapella version of “How Will I Know,” and somehow made the uptempo ’80s hit a fitting memoriam to a legend lost far too soon. It’s Glee‘s tradition to center real life issues around pop music, and last night was no different. The McKinley High seniors dealt with change: the uncertainty surrounding their impending graduation, and saying goodbye to one of their beloved childhood icons, Whitney. But … → read more

President Barack Obama “Slow Jams The News” on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. [Huffington Post] Zoe Saldana covers premiere issue of Cosmopolitan Latina. [Cosmopolitan] Census Bureau study reports that one in every ten US marriages are interracial. [Bloomberg] Goodie Mobb debuts new song on The Voice. [Rap Radar] Jay-Z launches new Facebook game app, “Empire.” [Complex] Common, Chris Paul featured in Jeep Wrangler commercial. [Jeep]

A broadcaster’s most prized possession is a strong and steady voice. It’s the backdrop for the “where were you when?” moments that make up our vivid memories, from the horrors of 9/11, to the hope of Obama’s election in ’08, and even the old world romanticism of the Royal Wedding. While other noted voices are associated with breaking news, Dick Clark’s was associated with good times: music, holidays, and hilarious bloopers. The American Bandstand host was the official New Year’s Eve emcee for generations, and rang in every year with … → read more

Taraji P. Henson poses nude in Allure‘s annual “The Naked Truth” issue. [Allure] Lenny Kravitz designs furniture for Kartelle and Lea Ceramiche. [Huffington Post] Jay-Z, P. Diddy, and Dr. Dre top Forbes‘ list of hip-hop’s wealthiest artists in 2012. [Forbes] ABC’s The Bachelor faces a lawsuit for racial discrimination due to the show’s lack of minority contestants. [Huffington Post] Rap up-and-comer Azealia Banks signs with Lady Gaga’s manager. [Rolling Stone]