Tuesday, November 12, 2013

NEWS: Stevie Nicks to AHS: Coven; Texas Battle; Dream Car Week on THE PRICE IS RIGHT; How HOSTAGES and BETRAYAL Have Survived; Sean Ringgold

THE PRICE IS RIGHT Sets First 'Dream Car Week'
The CBS game show has set its first "Dream Car Week," starting Monday. Contestants will have the chance to play a pricing game for the chance to win a dream car each day of the week.

The episodes also will feature several stars of CBS' THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS as special guest models, including Hunter King (Monday and Wednesday), Melissa Ordwaym (Tuesday and Thursday) andDaniel Goddard (Friday).

ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Sean Ringgold Facing Grand Jury Rape Investigation
The Superior Court of New Jersey has commenced a grand jury investigation into allegations of rape against Ringgold. He could face a charge of “criminal sexual contact” in Hudson County, New Jersey, if the grand jury decides to indict him, a court official has confirmed.

According to a subpoena obtained by Radar, that grand jury is now under way, but Ringgold continues to deny any wrongdoing.

Stevie Nicks to appear on AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN
AHS co-creator, Ryan Murphy, announced on Twitter Tuesday morning that Nicks has agreed to make a guest appearance.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Texas Battle recalls his first day on the set
"I come from Film and TV so on my first day on set I wasn't completely clueless about everything. But THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL was different. You’re coming onto a show which consists of a cast which is now practically a family because they've been doing this for years. "

Rob Lowe: THE WEST WING is still the best show ever
“I do believe that, sorry I believe it,” Lowe told Larry King in a recent interview. “…I would love THE WEST WING if I wasn't on it. I just happened to be on it. I think it’s a tremendous show.”

How HOSTAGES and BETRAYAL Have Survived Cancellation
Neither freshman drama has caught on with viewers, and they seem unlikely renewal candidates. But both have survived so far — and it's their status as limited-run series that may have saved them.

Daytime TV is embracing black entertainers; prime time, less so
As hosts of daytime game and talk shows, African Americans have been pulling in big ratings. But at night, it seems networks are still hesitant to air shows starring minorities.

DirecTV's Subtle Netflix Jab
Just spotted this while surfing around my DirecTV menu. A bit subtle, huh? But nonetheless, a jab at the competition. A VOD menu labeled "Before Netflix."

THE WALKING DEAD: How to comprehend its massive ratings
AMC’s zombie drama is huge among total viewers — averaging nearly 19.9 million per episode when including seven days of DVR playback. But what’s truly stunning is the show’s adults 18-49 rating, the number that matters most to advertisers. That most recent average rating — a 10.3 with DVR — is second to nothing.

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