CBS and Fox tie for the win Tuesday; 'V' holds up despite tough lead-in

Image Credit: Michael Desmond/ABCFox and CBS tied for first place among adults 18-49 on Tuesday. An original episode ofGleeearned a 4.2 rating/12 share in adults 18-49, whileRaising Hopeposted a 2.2/6 and 5.5 million. The new comedyTraffic Lightstumbled at 9:30, however, earning a 1.5/4 and 3.5 million. (Got a pink slip handy, anyone?) Dang that Minka Kelly is a cutie and I didnt mind at all that shes a potential home wrecker....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Sarah Dunlap

CBS and MGM issue statement addressing controversialSurvivorepisode

They were cautioned about personal boundaries and reminded that producers are available to them at all times. Based on the outcome of those discussions, the game continued. Producers continue to monitor the situation. Robert Voets/CBS (2) HostJeff Probstdiscussed productions response in aninterview with EW. A formal warning was also given to the male castaway in question. OnSurvivor, producers provide the castaways a wide berth to play the game. At the same time, all castaways are monitored and supervised at all times....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Jessica Snow

CBS announces full fall prime-time schedule

Get your DVRs ready: CBS has kickstarted the 2019-20 TV season by announcing its fall premiere schedule. Hawaii Five-O,Magnum P.I., andBlue Bloodswill round out the week Friday, Sept. 27. See the full fall CBS schedule below. Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS; Cliff Lipson/CBS; Michael Desmond/CBS Monday, Sept. 23 8-8:30 p.m. The Unicorn(Series deubt)9-9:30 p.m. Mom(Seventh season premiere)9:30-10 p.m. Carols Second Act(Series deubt)10-11 p.m. Survivor(Regular time period)9-10 p.m. SEAL Team(Third season premiere)10-11 p.m. S....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Wendy Smith

CBS braces for risquéLove Islandas producer breaks silence on U.S. version

The goal is nothing less than to create an inescapable pop culture sensation just like its overseas counterpart. These newly formed couples compete together in bawdy games and challenges, and sleep in the same bed. Oh, and there are twists, lots of evil twists. ITV2 IfThe Bacheloris like a dating show version ofCinderella, thenLove Islandis direct from the age of Tinder. I think it resonates with young people and the way the dating world is, Eilenberg says....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Brandy Haney

CBS entertainment president Nina Tassler on Jay Leno: 'It was misguided'

Our creative community was somewhat bruised by (Leno). As it was taking place, a lot of people were put out of work. A lot of people saw this as having a pretty negative impact on our business right now. I think it was misguided and our business is thriving right now. We are enjoying success with new hit shows, as is ABC, as is Fox. Leno was an experiment that obviously did not work....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Keith Rogers

CBS This Morningcohosts address Charlie Rose sexual misconduct allegations: 'I am not okay'

I am not okay, King said. Rose was also suspended by PBS and Bloomberg. Ive enjoyed a friendship and a partnership with Charlie for the past five years, King continued. How do you wrap your brain around that? Im really grappling with that. That said, Charlie does not get a pass here. He doesnt get a pass from anyone in this room. We are all deeply affected, we are all rocked by this....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Angela Gray

CBS to rerun Bob Barker's homage toHappy GilmoreonThe Bold and the Beautiful

One can never get enough ofBob Barkersmacking a wise guy. Barker throws several punches (with sound effects!) after an argument with actor Darin Brooks (Wyatt Spencer). “ForBold and Beautifulto be so bold as to copy, more or less, is wonderful!” Barker said his cameo didn’t require much training. “I’m a natural fighter,” he told PEOPLE at the time. “I work out regularly. I think that the two most important things to be healthy are nutrition and exercise....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Lydia George

CBS tones down racyLove Islandbedroom decor

Though in the U.K. edition the literal writing on the wall is very different than the U.S. version. Basically:Just go to sleep! And the rather emotionally supportive: Theres also a Glam It Up! Credit: Colin Young-Wolff/CBS in the makeup area. CBS very much supports the show thats been a hit elsewhere, he says. We want to double-check the show is the show. ITV2 Its an aspirational, sexy, fun summer show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Courtney Joseph

CBS viewers react toLove Islandpremiere: 'I hate how much I like this show'

Inarticulate morons… A tacky waste … Gross … Dumb as hell… A hot mess. In other words:Love Islandjust had its CBS debut! Colin Young-Wolff/CBS Entertainment The show is no stranger to controversy in the U.K., whereLove Islandis a huge smash. (The U.K. version is also currently streaming on Hulu.) And fans of the U.K. version largely said the CBS edition was surprisingly close to the mark. One aspect that received a consistent thumbs down was the shows narrator....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Amanda Browning

Cecily Strong has some highly specific requests for her funeral, and other insights from a brand new essay collection

I dont mean morbid like Im super goth. Sorry I just made you think about that; thats usually my quickest way to explain my nightmare brain. Theres a guy playing video games on a couch. Credit: HarperCollins A guy on a motorcycle. I think someone is smoking, maybe? Not moving, of course. HarperCollins The mechanics of that would be too tough and probably way too expensive.) Ill be wearing wraparound sunglasses like the kind I assume every man in Florida owns....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Shaun Porter

Celebrate 50 years ofMonty Python's Flying Circuswith these 20 essential sketches

It’s been 50 years of lumberjacks, dead parrots, and Spam. (Now the show and other Python properties arestreaming on Netflix.) Characters regularly addressed the audience and wandered in and out of sketches, commenting on how things were going. Everett Collection Meanwhile, women are frequently portrayed as ditzy sexpots or screeching old ladies. Despite the show’s blindspots, much ofFlying Circusremains timelessly funny. Below, EW celebrates 50 years of Monty Python by rounding up 20 of the most iconicFlying Circussketches....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Joseph Strong

Celebrate Pride with these essential LGBTQ films

Paris Is Burning(1991, dir. Arestored version of the filmis now playing in New York City, with nationwide rollout to follow. Pariah(2011, dir. Everett Collection; Sony Pictures Classics; Off White Productions; Focus Features; Sony Pictures Classics; Getty Images (2) A Fantastic Woman(2017, dir. Call Me by Your Name(2017, dir. Philadelphia(1993, dir. Janus Films Boys Don’t Cry(1999, dir. Carol(2015, dir. Disobedience(2018, dir. Focus Features The Crying Game(1992, dir. Brokeback Mountain(2005, dir. Moonlight(2016, dir....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Anna Barker

Celebrities applaud the Academy's expulsion of Harvey Weinstein

‘So now that we’ve dealt with Weinstein what are we going to do about Trump?’ Whats at issue here is a deeply troubling problem that has no place in our society. Weinstein has sincedenied any non-consensual sexual misconduct claims. Credit: Christian Alminana/Getty Images Mr. Weinstein has begun counseling, has listened to the community and is pursuing a better path. Mr. Weinstein is hoping that, if he makes enough progress, he will be given a second chance....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Elizabeth Powell