Enter for a chance to attend theDownton Abbeymovie premiere in NYC

To top things off, an invitation to the films official after-party is also included in the prize package. You never know who might hit the red carpet on such a special night. Enter for a chance to attend the premiere at www.ew.com/DowntonAbbeySweeps. Must be a U.S. resident and 21+.Check out the official rules.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Aaron Knapp

Enter the Fray (Vol. 1): Emmys, Comfort Fedoke, and 'HSM3'

Sad to say, certain contests continue to ignore our passionate lobbying and voter-registration efforts. In the case of the 2008 Emmy nominations, that isnt sitting so well with some of you. Especially those of you devoted toThe Wire(pictured). Who does Comfort Fedoke think she is? And why does her name sound strangely like some rare herbal tea? Can I addThe Story of Edgar Sawtelleto the list already? Or is that a little preemptive?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Jay Ramos

Enter the Fray (Vol. 2): Comic-Con

The costumes, the LARP-ing, the sneak peaks. And PopWatch was there to cover it all. Wont you help us plan a panel for Comic-Con 08? Dont pass out, but we also want your questions for Stephenie Meyer! J.J. Abrams presentsFringe, which is frightening and confusing. 4.WatchmenorTerminator: SalvationorThe Spirit? This is like choosing between your children! The claws come out: Hugh Jackman makes a surprise appearance. If you were born after 1988 you might not know who KITT is....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Jonathan Gutierrez

Enter the Fray (Vol. 3): What got you talking this week on PopWatch!

Lets take a look back at PopWatchs most-commented-on items over the past week. If you missed em the first time, its not too late to jump in and start scrapping! Whitney Pastorek wants you to know the truth about The X-Files sequel… and it might surprise you.2. Credit: David Archuleta: F Micelotta/Getty Images; Paris Hilton: Jeff Vespa/WireImage Acne, surf boards, and Jonas Brothers? I smell a Teen Choice Awards recap!4....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Jessica Beard

Enter the Fray (Vol. 4): What got you talking this week

Its time for our countdown of the 10 most-commented on items of last week. If you missed them the first time around, weigh in now. Jennifer Reese raved about Jennifer Coolidges guest appearance onThe Closer. Gary Susman remembered Isaac Hayes. Kate Ward wondered if you dream in pop culture. Amy Wilkinson wondered if youve ever taken apop-culture field trip. Christian Blauvelt anticipatedthe release ofStar Wars: The Clone Wars(with a mix of excitement and dread)....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Paul Pierce

Enter the Fray (Vol. 5) What got you commenting this week!

TBIATDW Thank Britney, Its A Three Day Weekend, yall! (Here at PopWatch, we encourage you to worship whichever entertainment deity you choose.) Simon Vozick-Levinson listened toThe Miseducation of Lauryn Hillagain. Credit: Everett Collection 9.Amy Sherman-Palladinoreminded us to be socially conscious and invited us along with hubby Daniel Palladino to theDemocratic National Convention. We all did our best impressions of Jessie Spano while Zack Morris Mark-Paul Gosselaar fed us cupcakes. You suffered throughOlympic withdrawalwith us....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Casey Owens

Enter the Fray: 'American Idol' mania (with a dash of 'BSG' and 'Lost')

Well PopWatchers, another week has come and gone. Now that Ive entered into the world ofIdolmania, lets Enter the Fray: 10. Whitney Pastorek took the behind-the-scenes reins from Adam B. Vary to bring us reports from theIdoldome on Motown weeks performance and results nights. Nicolas Cage: Artist or hack? The choice is his, says Owen Gleiberman. (And possibly his hairs, says Enter the Fray.) President Obama graced television for the millionth time this week, this time on60 Minutes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · William Hernandez

Enter the Fray: 'American Idol,' more 'American Idol,' and 'Castle'

Sadly, two of my favorite posts of the week could not overcome the comment-getting force that isAmerican Idol. 9.Idolatry: Could we have an Adam/Allison/Kris finale? Only in your dreams (and mine), Mr. Slezak. Credit: Idol: M Becker/Getty Images; Fillion: Patrick Harbron/ABC Only in your dreams. None of the contestants heeded Michael Slezaks suggestions of songs they should sing for rock night. LOOK WHERE THAT GOT US, PEOPLE. All you ever wanted to know about this weeksSurvivor: Tocantinsis conveniently located in host Jeff Probsts blog....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Brittany Mack

Enter the Fray: 'Celebrity Apprentice,' ACM Awards, and 'American Idol'

Things just got real, yo in this weeks Enter the Fray, that is. Eight out of 10 stories agree: Reality television gets you all riled up. Heres what got you talking this week…. 10. Megan Joy Corkrey stopped by theIdolatrystudios (i.e. Michael Slezaks office) for a video exit interview. Dave Karger stopped byIdolatryto defend Kristen Baldwins archenemy, Danny Gokey. What would you have suggested? In his latestSurvivor: Tocantinsblog, Jeff Probst wondered whether Coach was a real dragon slayer....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Bryan Miller

Enter the Fray: 'Jon & Kate,' 'Guiding Light,' 'ER,' in a week of farewells

You shared your favoriteERmoments as Whitney Pastorek recalled the day she saw the pilot episode of the show. Dennis Rodman was kind of a train wreck on this weeksCelebrity Apprentice. 8.Idolatryfigured out the secret behind Kristy Lee Megan Joy Corkrey. Credit: Mark Arbeit/TLC; Everett Collection You have to watch to find out. Trust me, youll like it so much youll watch it three times. And want a GIF of it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Michael Chase

Enter the Fray: 'New Moon,' Eminem-Bruno, and the end of 'Idolatry'

When you think about it, that statement really does look like it belongs inThe Onion. But this is the pop-culture world we live in. Heres the Top 10 most-commented-on items from this week in PopWatch: 10. When it involves injuries at a bingo tournament, maybe so. This week he goes back in time to examine the originalLand of the Lost. Marc Bernardin argued semantics over Buffy the Vampire Slayer being placed at No....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Steven Larson

Enter the Fray: 'Survivor: Gabon' ends, and so does 2008 (almost)

I know its awesome I promise to take another crack soon.) At least thats better than my worst films ratio (two out of ten). This weeks Enter the Fray: 10. Sadly, Saturday marked Amy Poehlers final episode ofSaturday Night Liveas a regular cast member. While we wish her luck with the funniest baby who ever lived (or a little baby Sean Penn? ), we hope she comes back to visit every now and then....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Crystal Gonzalez

Enter the Fray: a week of Britney vs. Beyonce and Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

So which got the most love from you all this week? Read on to find out! 10.Greekmade Annie Barrett reexamine her pop culture past9. We celebrated National Grouch Day along with Scrooge, House, Dick Cheney, and other sourpusses8. Letterman invited McCain back for some good old fashioned groveling7. More important than McCain vs. Obama or Kenley vs. Tim it was the debates vs.Project Runway6. Marc Bernardin reprimanded Denis Leary for his bad joke about a matter thats not for laughing...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Anthony Lee