"Harry Potter" movie series is set to take its final bow this summer and CNN will celebrate it by presenting an interview with the main cast. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Helena Bonham Carter and Robbie Coltrane will sit down with Larry King in "CNN Presents: A Larry King Special - Harry Potter: The Final Chapter".
In the interview, Radcliffe will open up about the last day filming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II", revealing that he "wept like a child". Looking back to her early days joining the hit franchise, Watson recalls, "I was so young, it's difficult to remember much of my life before this thing happened to me.... I was still losing my baby teeth."
As for Grint, he admits that after 10 years of his life playing Ron Weasley, leaving the character behind was "quite a big kind of shock". Meanwhile, James Phelps and Oliver Phelps, who portray the Weasley twins, will guide viewers through the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando.
The one-hour special, which is set to air on Sunday, July 10 at 8 and 11 P.M. ET, will also showcase never-before-seen footage from the final "Harry Potter" movie as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.
"Deathly Hallows: Part II" will grace theaters across the nation on July 15.
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'How I Met Your Mother' Casts Martin Short as Marshall's New Boss
"How I Met Your Mother" has tapped Martin Short for a recurring role, according to New York Magazine's Vulture. The 61-year-old comedian will reportedly portray Marshall's new boss in the upcoming season, replacing Dave Foley.
Foley portrayed Mr. Bloom who interviewed Marshall (Jason Segel) for a job at an environmental law firm in season 6. The "Wrong Guy" actor, however, will not be able to return to season 7 since his sitcom pilot "How to Be a Gentleman" is picked up by CBS.
It is unclear whether Short will take over Foley's role or he will appear as an entirely new character. It will be the first extended comedy role Short has tackled for American TV since his appearance on Comedy Central's series "Primetime Glick".
Foley portrayed Mr. Bloom who interviewed Marshall (Jason Segel) for a job at an environmental law firm in season 6. The "Wrong Guy" actor, however, will not be able to return to season 7 since his sitcom pilot "How to Be a Gentleman" is picked up by CBS.
It is unclear whether Short will take over Foley's role or he will appear as an entirely new character. It will be the first extended comedy role Short has tackled for American TV since his appearance on Comedy Central's series "Primetime Glick".
TRUE BLOOD Season Three DVD Review
True Blood hasn’t become a breakout hit by resting on its laurels. Each season seemingly reinvents the wheel: taking another in the series of Sookie Stackhouse novels and interpreting it in a way that places its characters in an entirely new light. Season 3 has its ups and downs, but – as the new DVD set shows – when it hits its stride, it can’t be beat. Hit the jump for my full review.
It also demonstrates how the show avoids undue gimmickry with the introduction of new monsters. In the second season, we added the terrifying maenad Maryann to the mix, with brilliant results. In Season 3, it’s werewolves: bikers and brawlers who hate vampires with a passion and live in a state of undeclared war with them. A lesser show would put them front and center, dimming its vampire characters in favor of a new flash in the pan. But here, it feels like we’re exploring a new corner of the world: developing it rather than reaching for an easy ratings boost. The real villain is a plain old garden variety bloodsucker: the King of Mississippi Russell Edgington (Denis O’Hare). His intricate schemes ensnare both Sookie (Anna Paquin) and her lover Bill (Stephen Moyer), as well as most of their friends and acquaintances over the course of the season.
The werewolves themselves come along as garnishes in that equation, letting the vampires plot against each other without falling into undue repetition. They also provide another potential love interest for Sookie – the hunky yet sensitive Alcide (Joe Manganiello) – which turns her love triangle with Bill and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) into a full-bore quadrangle. Season 3 definitely waxes soapy with these and other developments, but escapes potboiler status by keeping its tongue firmly planted in its cheek at all times.
Indeed, the perfect balance between sudsy horror and self-parody produces some of the greatest moments in the series. The scene where Russell yanks out the spine of a newscaster on national television may never be topped, and Eric’s lengthy plot for revenge never cheats on the juicy details. A few of the less interesting subplots get lost in the shuffle – as when Sookie’s dipshit brother Jason (Ryan Kwanten) scores a job as a sheriff’s deputy – but they don’t linger the way the show’s best elements do. Creator Alan Ball never tries to top his various stunts, and the characters remain true to themselves even when the narrative surrounding them starts to overheat. Season 3 even finds its share of genuine heartfelt moments, notably in the burgeoning relationship between “baby vamp” Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) and her lunkhead mortal boyfriend Hoyt (Jim Parrack).
It goes without saying that interested late-comers should pick up the first two seasons of the show before grabbing this one, though True Blood’s comparatively self-contained nature makes it easier to hop into the proceedings late than other shows do. The five-disc DVD set comes in a very handsome package, and includes a decent array of extras: including the “post mortems” which ran on HBO after each episode and audio commentary on six of the twelve parts of the season. A funny/ludicrous music video from Snoop Dogg and an engaging “Anatomy of a Scene” breakdown with Alan Ball round out the set. If you need a quick refresher or want to catch up before Season 4 comes around, this no-nonsense collection makes an excellent buy.
Video: Justin Bieber Serenades 'The View' Hostesses, Joins Segway Race
After paying a visit to "Late Show with David Letterman" on Wednesday night, June 22, Justin Bieber showed up on TV the morning after by appearing on "The View". Promoting his new women fragrance "Someday", the Canadian heartthrob treated the hostesses and all ladies in the studio with an a cappella performance of "Never Say Never".
After speaking about the meaning behind his fragrance's name, the star of "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" movie further impressed the audience with his segway skill. He was battling against host Elisabeth Hasselbeck who admitted she has just learned using it.
Another hostess Sherri Shepherd, meanwhile, teased Bieber by asking, "You have a glow, Justin, is there a reason why?" while a picture of him sitting next to his girlfriend Selena Gomez was shown on the background. "Say no," Whoopi Goldberg said as an advice, which was then taken by the teen star.
In another segment, Justin interrupted the hostess' discussion by walking on the stage while speaking on the phone, causing the audience to scream in a frenzy. As the ladies continued their chat, the 17-year-old performer walked off the set.
After speaking about the meaning behind his fragrance's name, the star of "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" movie further impressed the audience with his segway skill. He was battling against host Elisabeth Hasselbeck who admitted she has just learned using it.
Another hostess Sherri Shepherd, meanwhile, teased Bieber by asking, "You have a glow, Justin, is there a reason why?" while a picture of him sitting next to his girlfriend Selena Gomez was shown on the background. "Say no," Whoopi Goldberg said as an advice, which was then taken by the teen star.
In another segment, Justin interrupted the hostess' discussion by walking on the stage while speaking on the phone, causing the audience to scream in a frenzy. As the ladies continued their chat, the 17-year-old performer walked off the set.
New Leaked Clip Sees 'Wonder Woman' in Hot Pants
"Wonder Woman" may never see the light of the day, yet another sneak peek from the canceled pilot has come out. In the 30-second snippet, superhero fans can catch a glimpse of the titular character in short shorts while she is ready to fight some bad guys.
The hot pants were previously reported as part of three costumes which were going to be used on the reboot project. Back in April before NBC axed the project, the network's president Robert Greenblatt revealed the shorts "are actually used in the final confrontation when she beats Veronica Cale."
Set to portray the superheroine was Adrianne Palicki, with Elizabeth Hurley being cast as villainous Cale. NBC, however, decided not to pick up the show after the pilot reportedly earned mixed reviews at test screenings.
The hot pants were previously reported as part of three costumes which were going to be used on the reboot project. Back in April before NBC axed the project, the network's president Robert Greenblatt revealed the shorts "are actually used in the final confrontation when she beats Veronica Cale."
Set to portray the superheroine was Adrianne Palicki, with Elizabeth Hurley being cast as villainous Cale. NBC, however, decided not to pick up the show after the pilot reportedly earned mixed reviews at test screenings.
Lindsay Lohan Bails On Matt Lauer's Interview at Last Minute
Lindsay Lohan has let Matt Lauer travel to Los Angeles just to come home empty handed. The 24-year-old singer/actress was scheduled to have an interview with the "Today" host on Tuesday, June 21 but she pulled the plug at the last minute.
Confirming the report, a rep from "Today" said, "Matt traveled to Los Angeles after Lindsay Lohan agreed to a sit-down interview at her home." However, the rep added, "When he arrived at her home, she had a change of heart and wasn't prepared to talk for more than 15 minutes as she had agreed, so the interview was canceled."
The "Machete" beauty decided not to do the interview because she was prepared for only a 15-minute interview. But since NBC planned to put it on "Today" as well as "Dateline", the interview would be extremely lengthy. Sources from the network, however, told TMZ that Lindsay and her team had known this before.
Addressing the report, Lindsay's publicist Steve Honig revealed to E! Online that she planned to cook for "Today" but "wasn't prepared to do a lengthy, two-hour in-depth interview." Steve insisted that he was the one who shut down the interview and the "Mean Girls" star "felt very badly about it."
Still according to Steve, "there was no drama, no door slamming" and "it was a case of miscommunication." The publicist, who called Matt "a perfect gentleman" in handling the situation, regretted that this thing was made "an issue".
Confirming the report, a rep from "Today" said, "Matt traveled to Los Angeles after Lindsay Lohan agreed to a sit-down interview at her home." However, the rep added, "When he arrived at her home, she had a change of heart and wasn't prepared to talk for more than 15 minutes as she had agreed, so the interview was canceled."
The "Machete" beauty decided not to do the interview because she was prepared for only a 15-minute interview. But since NBC planned to put it on "Today" as well as "Dateline", the interview would be extremely lengthy. Sources from the network, however, told TMZ that Lindsay and her team had known this before.
Addressing the report, Lindsay's publicist Steve Honig revealed to E! Online that she planned to cook for "Today" but "wasn't prepared to do a lengthy, two-hour in-depth interview." Steve insisted that he was the one who shut down the interview and the "Mean Girls" star "felt very badly about it."
Still according to Steve, "there was no drama, no door slamming" and "it was a case of miscommunication." The publicist, who called Matt "a perfect gentleman" in handling the situation, regretted that this thing was made "an issue".
Video: Jay Leno Tests Kim Kardashian's Engagement Ring on Fire
Jay Leno had a little experiment with Kim Kardashian's engagement ring during her appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". The host tried to put an end to speculation that her 20.5 carat ring is fake, and he thought that the best way to prove it is to light it on fire.
Clad in a bright purple Zac Posen dress, Kim was a bit reluctant when Jay first proposed his idea. She even asked the 61-year-old stand-up comedian to sign a contract that he would pay the insurance if something happened to the jewelry, which is estimated at $2 million.
Jay convinced her that if the diamond was real, then nothing would happen. But if it was fake or it was just a cubic zirconia, it would catch the flame and get burnt, which meant Kris Humphries "has something to explain" to her.
The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star has since taken to Twitter to share the thrilling moment. "OMG u will NOT believe what Jay Leno did to my ring tonight on the show!!!! I almost cried! LOL," she tweeted soon after filming her appearance for the Tuesday night (June 14) episode.
The result of the test, however, is not included in a preview video for the talk show embedded below.
Clad in a bright purple Zac Posen dress, Kim was a bit reluctant when Jay first proposed his idea. She even asked the 61-year-old stand-up comedian to sign a contract that he would pay the insurance if something happened to the jewelry, which is estimated at $2 million.
Jay convinced her that if the diamond was real, then nothing would happen. But if it was fake or it was just a cubic zirconia, it would catch the flame and get burnt, which meant Kris Humphries "has something to explain" to her.
The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star has since taken to Twitter to share the thrilling moment. "OMG u will NOT believe what Jay Leno did to my ring tonight on the show!!!! I almost cried! LOL," she tweeted soon after filming her appearance for the Tuesday night (June 14) episode.
The result of the test, however, is not included in a preview video for the talk show embedded below.
'Pretty Little Liars' 2.02 Preview: Things Get Incredibly Worse
How does it feel when someone has to stay apart from the most important people in her/his life? Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer have to deal with this difficult situation as they are forced to go their separate ways for a bit in the next episode of "Pretty Little Liars".
ABC Family releases a short preview to the second episode of "Liars" season 2, which also includes a preview to the second episode of newbie "The Nine Lives of Chloe King". Meanwhile, a longer look at "Liars" can be obtained in the Canadian promo, which shows Aria saying, "Things just get incredibly worse," and being attacked by an unseen person.
Also in "The Goodbye Look", Emily struggles with her family's impending move to Texas, but when a college athletic scout approaches her after a swim meet, she sees an opportunity that could keep her in Rosewood. With Hanna's father returning to town, she may forgive Mona so she has someone to lean on.
Spencer tries to be supportive of Toby's new plans to free himself of his family and Rosewood. Meanwhile, on the eve of Ezra's last day at Rosewood High, he begs Aria to meet him so they can work things out. Aria, on the other hand, is not so sure there's anything left to say.
"Pretty Little Liars" returns next week on Tuesday, June 21 at 8/7c, followed by "The Nine Lives of Chloe King" at 9/8c.
ABC Family releases a short preview to the second episode of "Liars" season 2, which also includes a preview to the second episode of newbie "The Nine Lives of Chloe King". Meanwhile, a longer look at "Liars" can be obtained in the Canadian promo, which shows Aria saying, "Things just get incredibly worse," and being attacked by an unseen person.
Also in "The Goodbye Look", Emily struggles with her family's impending move to Texas, but when a college athletic scout approaches her after a swim meet, she sees an opportunity that could keep her in Rosewood. With Hanna's father returning to town, she may forgive Mona so she has someone to lean on.
Spencer tries to be supportive of Toby's new plans to free himself of his family and Rosewood. Meanwhile, on the eve of Ezra's last day at Rosewood High, he begs Aria to meet him so they can work things out. Aria, on the other hand, is not so sure there's anything left to say.
"Pretty Little Liars" returns next week on Tuesday, June 21 at 8/7c, followed by "The Nine Lives of Chloe King" at 9/8c.
Action-Packed Clip From 'True Blood' Season 4 Premiere
Things turn into a chaos as Sookie and Earl run away from the queen. The queen and her followers chase Sookie and attack her with lightening strike, but there is apparently another group of fairies who opposes the queen and is willing to save Sookie. The preview ends with a cliffhanger since Sookie jumps into a deep hole.
Words are, in the upcoming chapter Sookie will handle her true nature and deal with the changes in her life. Her relationship with Bill will come to a fast halt. In the meantime, Eric will lose his memory which explains why Alexander Skarsgard recently said the show will return with a brand new Eric.
"True Blood" season 4 will premiere Sunday, June 26 at 9 P.M. on HBO. More sneak peeks to the show will be available on HBO Go every week prior to the premiere.
Ian Brennan Talks 'Glee' Future After the Characters Graduate
With each season representing one academic year on "Glee", the third season will become a graduation for some of the characters. The show's bosses have anticipated this and Ian Brennan recently shared some things that have been mapped for the musical series.
"We aren't going to change the entire cast, but some of the cast will graduate," Brennan said at the Monte Carlo TV Festival. "We get to sort of start new - we get to bring in new characters and write new storylines."
"I just think we would be missing a beat if we didn't acknowledge the fact that a huge part of high school is graduating from high school, and that's going to give us a lot of stuff to write to in season three," he further explained to E! Online.
"Every time we bring in a new character it's worked out really well, we've been very fortunate," the executive producer additionally claimed. He added, "So bringing in new characters will allow us a little more flexibility and will add to the longevity of the show."
Also in the same occasion, Brennan revealed his hope to have Bruce Springsteen guest starring as a motivational speaker in season 3. The Boss had been rumored as a potential guest star last season, but it did not happen. The show's execs have not contacted the musician for a guest stint this season either.
One thing for sure, "Glee" will feature a winner of "The Glee Project" which premiered this Sunday, June on Oxygen. Gushing on the result, Brennan said, "The reality show has cast a character that is very exciting."
"I can't even tell you whether it's a guy or a girl, but we are very, very excited about the prospect of bring on this new person," he went on teasing. "It going to be really, really good, and totally interesting something we had totally not thought of. This person coming onto the show is going to add a really, really, funny dynamic."
"We aren't going to change the entire cast, but some of the cast will graduate," Brennan said at the Monte Carlo TV Festival. "We get to sort of start new - we get to bring in new characters and write new storylines."
"I just think we would be missing a beat if we didn't acknowledge the fact that a huge part of high school is graduating from high school, and that's going to give us a lot of stuff to write to in season three," he further explained to E! Online.
"Every time we bring in a new character it's worked out really well, we've been very fortunate," the executive producer additionally claimed. He added, "So bringing in new characters will allow us a little more flexibility and will add to the longevity of the show."
Also in the same occasion, Brennan revealed his hope to have Bruce Springsteen guest starring as a motivational speaker in season 3. The Boss had been rumored as a potential guest star last season, but it did not happen. The show's execs have not contacted the musician for a guest stint this season either.
One thing for sure, "Glee" will feature a winner of "The Glee Project" which premiered this Sunday, June on Oxygen. Gushing on the result, Brennan said, "The reality show has cast a character that is very exciting."
"I can't even tell you whether it's a guy or a girl, but we are very, very excited about the prospect of bring on this new person," he went on teasing. "It going to be really, really good, and totally interesting something we had totally not thought of. This person coming onto the show is going to add a really, really, funny dynamic."
Heidi Klum Strips Naked to Promote 'Project Runway' Season 9
Heidi Klum strips down to her birthday suit in a campaign for the ninth season of "Project Runway". The Germany-born super model has joined a photo shoot for the fashion competition series earlier this week, but "she has yet to sign off on a final image," The Hollywood Reporter reports.
The network's president and general manager Nancy Dubuc announced the marketing plan during a broad-ranging discussion at Real Screen's Factual Entertainment Forum on Thursday, June 2. She also revealed that the effort is part of Lifetime's campaign to introduce its sexier image.
Dubuc stated Lifetime aims to move away from "women in peril" stereotype, which has been attached to the network in the last few year, by celebrating female characters who are brazen, strong, confident and sexy. By featuring "Project Runaway" host Klum in her naked model figure, the network wants to showcase a woman who has all of those attributes, so Dubuc explained.
"Project Runway" season 9 will premiere this summer. In addition to the regular version, Lifetime has also ordered eight one-hour episodes of "Project Runway All Stars" which will feature past contestants. The show is slated to air during 2011-2012 television season.
The network's president and general manager Nancy Dubuc announced the marketing plan during a broad-ranging discussion at Real Screen's Factual Entertainment Forum on Thursday, June 2. She also revealed that the effort is part of Lifetime's campaign to introduce its sexier image.
Dubuc stated Lifetime aims to move away from "women in peril" stereotype, which has been attached to the network in the last few year, by celebrating female characters who are brazen, strong, confident and sexy. By featuring "Project Runaway" host Klum in her naked model figure, the network wants to showcase a woman who has all of those attributes, so Dubuc explained.
"Project Runway" season 9 will premiere this summer. In addition to the regular version, Lifetime has also ordered eight one-hour episodes of "Project Runway All Stars" which will feature past contestants. The show is slated to air during 2011-2012 television season.
Lesbian Women Get Lovey-Dovey at 'Real L Word' Party
The women of "The Real L Word" stepped out in West Hollywood, California on Thursday, June 2. The party, which took place at East West Lounge, was held to celebrate the impending premiere of the second season.
Supporting the event were original as well as new cast members. Cori, for example, who came with wife/co-star Kacy showed off their love to each other by sharing a smooch on the red carpet. Another newbie Sajdah, meanwhile, kissed a woman's cheek.
Whitney who has joined the reality show since the first season was also there, hugging producer Ilene Chaiken and co-star Romi at different times. The other newcomers Francine, Claire and Sara also supported the event, joined by Rose Garcia from season 1 who will not return in the new season.
"The Real L Word" will return for a second season on Sunday, June 5 on Showtime.
Supporting the event were original as well as new cast members. Cori, for example, who came with wife/co-star Kacy showed off their love to each other by sharing a smooch on the red carpet. Another newbie Sajdah, meanwhile, kissed a woman's cheek.
Whitney who has joined the reality show since the first season was also there, hugging producer Ilene Chaiken and co-star Romi at different times. The other newcomers Francine, Claire and Sara also supported the event, joined by Rose Garcia from season 1 who will not return in the new season.
"The Real L Word" will return for a second season on Sunday, June 5 on Showtime.
Paris Hilton Strips Naked in New Reality Show Premiere
Paris Hilton is seemingly trying to lure audience to watch her new reality show with her sex appeal. On "The World According to Paris" which was debuted on Oxygen on Wednesday, June 1, the 30-year-old blonde beauty stripped naked in front of camera in a bath scene.
The hotel heiress did not hesitate to bare her naked back as she washed her hair and soaped up in the tub of her Beverly Hills mansion. After taking a bath, she covered her body with fuchsia towel while chatting with her mother Kathy.
Also in the same episode, Paris' relationship with her boyfriend Cy Waits got a highlight. They were seen having an argument over texts with an ex of the "House of Wax" babe. They, however, managed to patch things up, with Paris saying "Cy is such a great guy I don't want to mess things up... I love him so much," and the two lovebirds later made out.
The hotel heiress did not hesitate to bare her naked back as she washed her hair and soaped up in the tub of her Beverly Hills mansion. After taking a bath, she covered her body with fuchsia towel while chatting with her mother Kathy.
Also in the same episode, Paris' relationship with her boyfriend Cy Waits got a highlight. They were seen having an argument over texts with an ex of the "House of Wax" babe. They, however, managed to patch things up, with Paris saying "Cy is such a great guy I don't want to mess things up... I love him so much," and the two lovebirds later made out.
Rizzoli Kisses Man in New Promo for 'Rizzoli and Isles' Season 2
A new promo is released for "Rizzoli & Isles", sharing more scenes from the second season. While the two title characters fail to score a man during a speed dating, the female detective is seen sharing a kiss with a man in another occasion. The preview video does not reveal what Rizzoli and Isles will deal with in the upcoming season, but they are seen arguing about a motive and a proof in a case.
"Rizzoli & Isles" follows Boston detective Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and medical examiner Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander) who are best friends despite their many differences. Using their brilliant minds and expertise, they work together to figure out the "who done it" as well as the "how done it" of Boston's most complex cases.
The show was premiered in July 2010 on TNT and set a record as the highest-rated debut for a commercial-supported cable series. The second season will premiere July 11. Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly has been tapped to guest star in an episode of the crime drama series, playing a "potential murder suspect".
"Rizzoli & Isles" follows Boston detective Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and medical examiner Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander) who are best friends despite their many differences. Using their brilliant minds and expertise, they work together to figure out the "who done it" as well as the "how done it" of Boston's most complex cases.
The show was premiered in July 2010 on TNT and set a record as the highest-rated debut for a commercial-supported cable series. The second season will premiere July 11. Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly has been tapped to guest star in an episode of the crime drama series, playing a "potential murder suspect".
'X Factor' Drama: Nicole Scherzinger Replaces Cheryl Cole on Judging Panel
There's been a big last-minute change-up on the X Factor judging panel: Cheryl Cole is out and Nicole Scherzinger's in! Execs made the surprising decision and now there's been a flurry of rumors as to why the former Pussycat Dolls singer was moved from co-host to judge.
The first rumors about the switch indicated that British pop star was axed because her accent was too thick for American audiences to understand, but apparently that's not really the case. Now we hear it was a chemistry thing.
The first rumors about the switch indicated that British pop star was axed because her accent was too thick for American audiences to understand, but apparently that's not really the case. Now we hear it was a chemistry thing.
"Throughout the whole decision making process, Simon was really torn between Cheryl and Nicole. He absolutely loved Nicole, really felt like she was the right one, but also knew his chemistry with Cheryl had been great before in the U.K. He finally decided on the more comfortable option and chose Cheryl," a source said (via Us magazine).
But, Simon Cowell then realized he'd made a mistake. "With the pressure building for this show to be a success, Cheryl was a much bigger risk and instinctively, as time went on, Nicole felt more and more like the right choice," said the insider. "Nicole was so disappointed before when she wasn't picked, but now, thankfully, she is in the role she was always meant for. And Simon knows that."
So, for now, that leaves Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Nicole Scherzinger in the judges panel, while Steve Jones will handle hosting duties solo. Auditions kicked off in late March and the show will debut in September.
Video: Oprah Winfrey Thanks Viewers for Ugly Crying With Her in 'Oprah' Finale
Oprah Winfrey has bid farewell to loyal viewers of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Wednesday, May 25. Wearing a pink dress, the 57-year-old hosted the finale which was taped on May 24 without inviting any guest to the stage.
"There are no words to match this moment," she opened her speech after teary audience greeted her with clap as she entered the stage for the last time. "Every word I've ever spoken from the stage of theOprah show - 4,561 days of my life - is what this moment is all about."
Oprah talked about her first days in Chicago with co-host Richard Scher, who sat among the audience, as old footage played behind her. She went on telling people how the show has changed her. "This last hour is really about me saying thank you. It is my love letter to you. I leave you with all the lessons that have been the anchor of my life, and the ones that I hold most precious," she said, announcing that there would be no surprises, makeovers or gifts in that episode.
"One day we're LOLing with Chris Rock, the next day we're at Walter Reed [Army Medical Center] spending time with soldiers who lost their limbs," Oprah went on by recalling what she had been through while hosting the show. "The day after that, we're sitting with an entire family of heroin addicts."
She used the last few minutes to express her gratitude. "You and this show have been the great love of my life," she said while fighting tears. "It's been all sweet, no bitter." The recipient of Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 2002 Emmy Awards made the crowd laugh when she said, "We have hooted and hollered together, we ugly cried together."
"I thank you for all your support and trust in me. I thank you for sharing this yellow brick road in blessings, for tuning in every day with your mothers, daughters, partners, gay or otherwise, husbands coaxed into watching me. You were as much as as sweet inspiration to me as I tried to be for you."
Oprah concluded it by stating, "I won't say goodbye. I'll just say, 'Until we meet again.' God be the glory." She then walked off the stage, hugging and kissing her longtime partner Stedman Graham as well as high-fiving guests.
At the backstage, she said goodbye to her crying staff while shedding her own tears. "We did it!" she shouted as the credits rolled. She hugged her executive producer Sheri Salata before the scene showed her holding herdog and saying, "We did it Sadie!"
Having done with the daytime talk show which ran for 25 years, Oprah is slated launch a new nighttime show, "Oprah's Next Chapter", on her network OWN in January 2012.
"There are no words to match this moment," she opened her speech after teary audience greeted her with clap as she entered the stage for the last time. "Every word I've ever spoken from the stage of the
Oprah talked about her first days in Chicago with co-host Richard Scher, who sat among the audience, as old footage played behind her. She went on telling people how the show has changed her. "This last hour is really about me saying thank you. It is my love letter to you. I leave you with all the lessons that have been the anchor of my life, and the ones that I hold most precious," she said, announcing that there would be no surprises, makeovers or gifts in that episode.
"One day we're LOLing with Chris Rock, the next day we're at Walter Reed [Army Medical Center] spending time with soldiers who lost their limbs," Oprah went on by recalling what she had been through while hosting the show. "The day after that, we're sitting with an entire family of heroin addicts."
She used the last few minutes to express her gratitude. "You and this show have been the great love of my life," she said while fighting tears. "It's been all sweet, no bitter." The recipient of Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 2002 Emmy Awards made the crowd laugh when she said, "We have hooted and hollered together, we ugly cried together."
"I thank you for all your support and trust in me. I thank you for sharing this yellow brick road in blessings, for tuning in every day with your mothers, daughters, partners, gay or otherwise, husbands coaxed into watching me. You were as much as as sweet inspiration to me as I tried to be for you."
Oprah concluded it by stating, "I won't say goodbye. I'll just say, 'Until we meet again.' God be the glory." She then walked off the stage, hugging and kissing her longtime partner Stedman Graham as well as high-fiving guests.
At the backstage, she said goodbye to her crying staff while shedding her own tears. "We did it!" she shouted as the credits rolled. She hugged her executive producer Sheri Salata before the scene showed her holding her
Having done with the daytime talk show which ran for 25 years, Oprah is slated launch a new nighttime show, "Oprah's Next Chapter", on her network OWN in January 2012.
Get Giddy: 'Glee' Finale Set to Air Tonight
After a year of high-profile guest singers, anti-climactic funeral scenes and enough riveting dance numbers to make Beyonce jealous, the second season of Glee is set to wrap up tonight on FOX.
The season finale of everyone's favorite musical-show will air tonight at 9 p.m., just after American Idol. The highly-anticipated episode will revolve around McKinley High's glee club's trip to New York City, where the gang will be vying for the top spot at Nationals.
While there doesn't appear to be plans to kill another character off the show this week, we know from the on-set pictures that came in of the cast hopping around Times Square, Lincoln Center and Central Park, that the finale will be full of color, spontaneous dancing and smiles.
Among the songs planned for tonight's big episode is a mash-up of Madonna's "I Love New York" and Leonard Bernstein's iconic "New York, New York," which will be sung by Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and the rest.
The season finale of everyone's favorite musical-show will air tonight at 9 p.m., just after American Idol. The highly-anticipated episode will revolve around McKinley High's glee club's trip to New York City, where the gang will be vying for the top spot at Nationals.
While there doesn't appear to be plans to kill another character off the show this week, we know from the on-set pictures that came in of the cast hopping around Times Square, Lincoln Center and Central Park, that the finale will be full of color, spontaneous dancing and smiles.
Among the songs planned for tonight's big episode is a mash-up of Madonna's "I Love New York" and Leonard Bernstein's iconic "New York, New York," which will be sung by Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and the rest.
'Dancing with the Stars' Season 12 Winner Is Hines Ward
"Dancing with the Stars" has handed out the Mirror Ball trophy to Hines Ward on Tuesday, May 24. The football player was named the winner in season 12 of the reality show, beating out Chelsea Kane and Kirstie Alley who got the third and second place respectively.
Before the result was announced, previously eliminated contestants of "DWTS" season 12 made appearances on the show. Petra Nemcova danced a waltz while Josh Groban sang "You Raise Me Up", and Kendra Wilkinson danced to "Livin La Vida Loca" with three pro dancers, stepping onto the judges table at the end.
Chris Jericho teamed up with Sugar Ray Leonard to "rumble" on the dance floor, while Maksim Chmerkovskiy was joined by Chelsie Hightower, Cheryl Burke and Lacey Schwimmer to dance as The Go Go's performed.
Lil' Romeo reunited with his partner Chelsie, while Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff danced their Prohibition era quickstep. As for Wendy Williams, she did not dance but appeared in a taped segment in which she interviewed herself about Chelsea Kane.
Another musical guest that night were Black Eyed Peas who catered the audience with "Don't Stop the Party". Among the attendees were Bristol Palin, Sarah Palin and Todd Palin, as well as the latest "Bachelorette" Ashley Hebert who sat on the front row.
Later, the three finalists performed their favorite dance for the final performance. Chelsea and her partner Mark Ballas opted for a Viennese waltz, Kirstie and Maksim danced the cha-cha, while Hines and Kym Johnson danced the samba. The judges' comments were all positive and the three contestants got perfect scores.
"Starting this competition I never thought I'd be in the finals but, you know, I owe it all to Kym. She's an amazing teacher," Hines said after he was announced as the winner. "And I want to thank the judges for giving us the constructive criticism to get better each week.. Also I want to thank all the fans."
Kirstie also got a chance to express her gratitude, "It's like the most extraordinary adventure I've ever been on in my life. And I want to thank Maks, I love Maks." Her partner Maksim added, "It's been a special season... Thank you for this. This has been an amazing, amazing season."
Before the result was announced, previously eliminated contestants of "DWTS" season 12 made appearances on the show. Petra Nemcova danced a waltz while Josh Groban sang "You Raise Me Up", and Kendra Wilkinson danced to "Livin La Vida Loca" with three pro dancers, stepping onto the judges table at the end.
Chris Jericho teamed up with Sugar Ray Leonard to "rumble" on the dance floor, while Maksim Chmerkovskiy was joined by Chelsie Hightower, Cheryl Burke and Lacey Schwimmer to dance as The Go Go's performed.
Lil' Romeo reunited with his partner Chelsie, while Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff danced their Prohibition era quickstep. As for Wendy Williams, she did not dance but appeared in a taped segment in which she interviewed herself about Chelsea Kane.
Another musical guest that night were Black Eyed Peas who catered the audience with "Don't Stop the Party". Among the attendees were Bristol Palin, Sarah Palin and Todd Palin, as well as the latest "Bachelorette" Ashley Hebert who sat on the front row.
Later, the three finalists performed their favorite dance for the final performance. Chelsea and her partner Mark Ballas opted for a Viennese waltz, Kirstie and Maksim danced the cha-cha, while Hines and Kym Johnson danced the samba. The judges' comments were all positive and the three contestants got perfect scores.
"Starting this competition I never thought I'd be in the finals but, you know, I owe it all to Kym. She's an amazing teacher," Hines said after he was announced as the winner. "And I want to thank the judges for giving us the constructive criticism to get better each week.. Also I want to thank all the fans."
Kirstie also got a chance to express her gratitude, "It's like the most extraordinary adventure I've ever been on in my life. And I want to thank Maks, I love Maks." Her partner Maksim added, "It's been a special season... Thank you for this. This has been an amazing, amazing season."
The Reunion, New Couple Alert and Blooming Love in 'Glee' Season Finale
"Glee" season 2 ended with a win for some of the New Directions kids. Although the glee club do not take home a trophy from the Nationals, Rachel, Finn, Mercedes, Sam and Kurt can leave New York with happy faces for having somebody to love.
Rachel, who was seen getting a kiss from Jesse St. James in the penultimate episode, finally lands on Finn's arms again. Finn makes his move as he takes her out on a romantic date. They almost kiss but Rachel walks away due to her Broadway dream.
Rachel and Finn have their biggest moment when they smooch during their Nationals performance. Praising himself for the long make-out session, Cory Monteith's character says, "It was the Superman of kisses." Jesse disagrees, calling it vulgar and unprofessional.
Mercedes is scoring a boyfriend as well. She and Sam are secretly dating, leaving Quinn alone and complaining about not having someone to love. Meanwhile, Kurt and Blaine are kind of taking their relationship to the next level as they say "I love you" to each other.
Towards the end of the May 24 episode, Brittany gives a wise speech to Santana about acceptance. The two girls obviously still have feeling for each other but they could not express it within the confines of the school.
Rachel, who was seen getting a kiss from Jesse St. James in the penultimate episode, finally lands on Finn's arms again. Finn makes his move as he takes her out on a romantic date. They almost kiss but Rachel walks away due to her Broadway dream.
Rachel and Finn have their biggest moment when they smooch during their Nationals performance. Praising himself for the long make-out session, Cory Monteith's character says, "It was the Superman of kisses." Jesse disagrees, calling it vulgar and unprofessional.
Mercedes is scoring a boyfriend as well. She and Sam are secretly dating, leaving Quinn alone and complaining about not having someone to love. Meanwhile, Kurt and Blaine are kind of taking their relationship to the next level as they say "I love you" to each other.
Towards the end of the May 24 episode, Brittany gives a wise speech to Santana about acceptance. The two girls obviously still have feeling for each other but they could not express it within the confines of the school.
Guest in 'Oprah' Finale Revealed, OWN to Go Dark During the Airing
Details of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" finale have been revealed. According to reports, the last episode which was taped on Tuesday, May 24 features no one as a guest. Instead of welcoming celebrities like the two star-studded farewell episodes, the finale will see Oprah Winfrey sharing her life lessons she has learned while hosting the show.
"It was just her the whole time, a recap of what she believed in, what we've given her as viewers and what she hopes she has given us," said Nancy Evankoe who went to the taping in Chicago. "This is my love letter to you,"Oprah allegedly told the audience.
There was reportedly a single chair on the stage, but Oprah stood most of the time. Among the audience were MariaShriver , Suze Orman, Tyler Perry, Bob Greene, Gayle King, Stedman Graham and her fourth grade teacher Mrs. Mary Duncan, but no one was said joining her on the stage.
"She said, 'This isn't goodbye. This is until we meet again'," another audience Amy Korin shared. Oprah then kissed and hugged her longtime partner Stedman, before making her way through the halls of Harpo Studios. She said goodbye to her staff, audience members while shouting, "We did it! We did it!"
The last episode of "Oprah" will air Wednesday, May 25. During the broadcast, Oprah's network OWN will preempt its regular programming from 4-5 P.M. ET to run a message directing viewers to the finale. Later, the cable channel will air six days of special Oprah-themed programming on May 25-30 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT, and from 11A.M.-6 P.M. ET/PT during Memorial Day weekend.
"It was just her the whole time, a recap of what she believed in, what we've given her as viewers and what she hopes she has given us," said Nancy Evankoe who went to the taping in Chicago. "This is my love letter to you,"
There was reportedly a single chair on the stage, but Oprah stood most of the time. Among the audience were Maria
"She said, 'This isn't goodbye. This is until we meet again'," another audience Amy Korin shared. Oprah then kissed and hugged her longtime partner Stedman, before making her way through the halls of Harpo Studios. She said goodbye to her staff, audience members while shouting, "We did it! We did it!"
The last episode of "Oprah" will air Wednesday, May 25. During the broadcast, Oprah's network OWN will preempt its regular programming from 4-5 P.M. ET to run a message directing viewers to the finale. Later, the cable channel will air six days of special Oprah-themed programming on May 25-30 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT, and from 11A.M.-6 P.M. ET/PT during Memorial Day weekend.
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