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by Bob Hellman
Jul 4th, 2009
8:23AM

Either Kathy Griffin read my most recent, or she and I were thinking the same thing about her new unveiling in Las Vegas. “My Madame Tussauds wax figure and me. Can u tell which is which?? Me either.” Actually Kathy, now that I’m looking at them, I CAN tell which is you. You’re on the right…wait…no…that’s you on the left! Right?

Getting an early jump on the holiday weekend, Al Roker broke the news about his impending social networking silence, “I am on vacation. And as such, I have promised my family to limit iPhoning, Blackberrying and Twittering.” What about faxing us an update? Please! I don’t want to have track you down and look back on this weekend as the sequel to What About Bob?

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by Todd Gold
Jul 3rd, 2009
5:56PM

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Sarah Palin is resigning as Governor of Alaska. Tina Fey is still hilarious as Sarah Palin.

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by Andy Hunsaker
Jul 3rd, 2009
12:14PM

Public Enemies
Buy tickets on Fandango!
Johnny Depp stars in this Michael Mann film as legendary folk-hero bank robber John Dillinger, who became public enemy number one and fell hard for tough coat-check girl Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard) while staying one step ahead of fledging federal agents J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) and Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale).

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by Ann Murray-Yavar
Jul 3rd, 2009
11:11AM

Kevin Skinner, the most unassuming man in the world, turned out to be a big hit on this week’s ‘America’s Got Talent.’

He’s an unemployed farmer-turned-chicken catcher from Kentucky who wears his hat backwards and has a hard time looking at the judges in the eye. But he gave them a performance of a lifetime.

Could this be the next Susan Boyle? Watch the clip above.

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by Brian Gianelli
Jul 3rd, 2009
11:08AM


It’s summer, so we know the TV options can be tough. We’ve got you covered here at Fancast though, with five shows that are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Some call them guilty pleasures, we just call them downright fun.
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by Ann Murray-Yavar
Jul 3rd, 2009
10:46AM

So you left the office early, and already cranked up your backyard BBQ. But once the food runs out, what else is there to do this 4th of July weekend? Luckily, many networks are featuring a smorgasbord of TV marathons that will keep you occupied until this holiday fog lifts and you’re ready to head out of the house again on Monday. With a big margarita headache.

Interesting Pile has a sampling of some of the marathons you can check out this weekend. Some of the more interesting ones include Phil Harris’ ‘Deadliest Catch,’ ‘My Super Sweet 16,’ ‘Ice Road Truckers,’ and ‘Roseanne.’

Friday July 3rd, 2009

Discovery Channel: Deadliest Catch

MSNBC: Lockup

Sci-Fi: The Twilight Zone

Speed: Wrecked

Style: My Super Sweet 16

TLC: Cake Boss / The Little Couple

TNT: Law & Order

TV One: Alex Haley’s Queen

TruTV: Beach Patrol

USA: NCIS
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by Ann Murray-Yavar
Jul 3rd, 2009
10:38AM

It’s true! Katie Holmes has, in fact, performed on ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’

After months of speculation that Cruise’s sweetheart would don her dancing shoes and  jump on stage, Katie has taped her performance on the show just this week.

The performance - which will be a tribute to Judy Garland - will support the charity foundation, Dizzy Feet, which provides scholarship opportunities to underprivileged dancers.

Her episode will air July 23 - just in time for ‘So You Think You Can Dance’s’ 100th episode.

Check out SYTYCD clips on Fancast

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by Todd Gold
Jul 3rd, 2009
9:50AM

TV time is limited over a long holiday weekend. So here are five things you need to watch this weekend.

  1. The latest episode of ‘Burn Notice;’ it’s sexy, tightly-written, with good characters and simply one of the most entertaining shows on TV.
  2. America’s Got Talent‘ returned and it was a genuinely good time.
  3. Warehouse 13‘ is a new show from SyFy and if you check out this preview you may discover a new fave before it premieres on July 7.
  4. ABC’s ‘Wipeout‘ provides more silly, mindless fun, and we’re not embarrassed for recommending it.
  5. BBQ with Bobby Flay‘ is an obvious choice for July 4 weekend. Watch after you workout, because you will be hungry.
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by Todd Gold
Jul 3rd, 2009
9:18AM

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Sad news for fans of ‘Sex Decoy: Love Stings.” The Fox Reality series that follows “professional homewrecker” Sandra Hope and her buxom daughters as they go undercover to investigate fidelity issues concludes its marvelously tacky run on Saturday. If you haven’t seen the low rent series, watch the recent full episode above and you will understand why the staff of E!’s topical gutbuster The Soup (they coined the phrase professional homewrecker as well as about a dozen other colorful descriptions) must be mourning the end of fresh capers. Catch up on all the fun here.

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by Todd Gold
Jul 3rd, 2009
8:57AM

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Michael Jackson’s older brother opened up to ‘Today’ host Matt Lauer. Jackson’s first interview since his brother’s death, he explained the “very tough” times he and his family are experiencing, how he heard about the tragic news, said good-bye to Michael’s lifeless body and how the family helped Michael’s three children deal with the reality of losing their daddy.

For more Michael Jackson news and videos, click here.