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'Idol' Justin Guarini takes PHilly jazz band to new level
OF THE MORNING CALLHere's one way to get ''American Idol'' runner-up Justin Guarini to sing with your band: Give your blessing to his plan to marry your daughter. That's what happened with Bernie Capodici of Doylestown, percussionist/ leader of the Philadelphia-area smooth...Tags: Popular Music, Justin Guarini, Simon Fuller, NBC, Jazz Music
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ABC's 'Bachelorette' a ratings standout; NBC nabs solid numbers with Jackson documentary
VarietyIn a tough summer for ABC, "The Bachelorette" remains one of the network's few standouts. On Monday, the dating show delivered its best numbers since its mid-May premiere, teaming with "Here Come the Newlyweds" to give the network the night in a key...Tags: People, Law & Order (tv program), Popular Music, Rules of Engagement (tv program), How I Met Your Mother (tv program)
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"Idol" boosting Cowell's pay to more than $100 million
Forget about Kris Allen, it looks like Simon Cowell may be this year's big winner on "American Idol." Producers of the singing competition reportedly are ready to offer Cowell a payday to the tune of $100 million to $144 million per year to remain on...Tags: Simon Cowell, Popular Music, Rose Bowl Game, Kelly Clarkson, David Cook
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Series CSI: Miami: The team probes a murder at a wedding in this repeat episode of the forensics drama. (8 p.m., WJZ-Channel 13) Wedding Day: Two armed service members face obstacles in tying the knot in this new episode of the reality series. (8 p.m.,...Tags: Sandra Bullock, David Letterman, The Listener (tv program), Popular Music, Conan O'Brien
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World's Toughest Fixes: A Mississippi River barge needs to be freed after running aground in this new installment (6 and 9 p.m. National Geographic).
CSI: Miami: The team probes a murder at a wedding in this repeat (8 p.m. CBS).
Smallville: A...Tags: Comedy (genre), Bones (tv program), No Country for Old Men (movie), Popular Music, Javier Bardem
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TV ratings: 'Bachelorette' builds, but CBS wins Monday
Zap2ItFast National ratings for Monday, June 29, 2009 ABC won Monday's ratings on the demographic side and made things tight in the overall race, but it couldn't quite overcome CBS' hold on the night. CBS drew 7.4 million viewers and a 4.8 rating/8 share in...Tags: Law & Order (tv program), Popular Music, How I Met Your Mother (tv program), Rules of Engagement (tv program), The CW Television Network
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BET to dedicate Sunday's awards show to Jackson
verne.gay@newsday.comBET will dedicate Sunday's Black Entertainment TV Awards ceremony and telecast to Michael Jackson, the network announced Friday. "This will be a show heavy on Michael Jackson's memory," Stephen Hill, president of Music Programming and Specials, BET...Tags: Popular Music, Ceremonies, Awards and Prizes, Michael Jackson, Society
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For the ex-jock in 'Hung,' it's a long story
Zap2itLet's just get this out there right up front: The title of HBO's new adult comedy series, "Hung," which premieres Sunday at 10 p.m., refers to exactly what you think it surely must not refer to. And if you don't know what that is, you probably shouldn't...Tags: Comedy (genre), Clubs and Associations, Jane Adams, Popular Music, HBO
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Michael Jackson 'American Idol' theme night to re-air Monday
Staff WriterTo celebrate the extraordinary career of Michael Jackson, FOX will re-air the episode from this past season's American Idol in which the top 13 finalists performed Michael Jackson songs. The episode, which originally aired on March 10, 2009, will run two...Tags: Popular Music, Television, Michael Jackson
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Aerosmith is bringing all its 'Toys' on tour
OF THE MORNING CALLRock icons Aerosmith have been able to stay on top of the charts more than 35 years not only with classic songs -- it seems every year someone on ''American Idol'' sings the band's ''Dream On'' -- but by staying current: First getting a second life by...Tags: Surgery, Popular Music, Music Industry, Joe Perry, Diseases
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Will boosting nominees result in more viewers?
Tribune NewspapersHOLLYWOOD -- Call it the Marion Cotillard Effect. Few American moviegoers had heard of the French actress before she won the Academy Award last year for her performance in the art-house film "La Vie en Rose." That year also marked the lowest ratings ever...Tags: Hugh Jackman, Film Festivals, Popular Music, Government, Academy Awards
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The reality behind casting for reality television shows
Tribune reporterWhen Chicago casting director Lindsey Drucker watched Paula Meronek's audition tape, Drucker knew right away that she had found a great character for the show she was casting. In the 10-minute video, Meronek, wearing no makeup, her hair in a ponytail,...Tags: Popular Music, Spencer Pratt, Television, Top Design (tv program), NBC
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