Dearborn’s Dan Gheesling nearly pulled off the biggest win in “Big Brother” history on Wednesday, a win which would have undoubtedly earned him the title of best “Big Brother” player ever. But when the final votes were tallied, he ended up on the short end of a surprisingly lopsided 6-1 vote, dropping the show’s $500,000 … Continue Reading →
Throughout the summer the Travel Channel’s Adam Richman has taken viewers on a mouth-watering tour of our country in search of the best sandwich. One of America’s favorite eaters, Richman has rated the sandwiches based on four criteria: the bread, the inside, the taste and the overall experience. Tonight at 9 p.m. “Best Sandwich in … Continue Reading →
Detroit musician Rodriguez, the subject of the new documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman Tuesday to perform his song “Crucify Your Mind.” Watch the clip here: Letterman did a good job of summing up Rodriguez’ story when he said, “it’s fascinating and wildly entertaining and incomprehensible, but true.” … Continue Reading →
This summer on “Big Brother,” it’s been all about the Boogie. That’s Mike Boogie, the nickname of Mike Malin, the returning veteran and one of only two other players this summer — along with Dearborn’s Dan Gheesling — who have won the game previously. Boogie won “Big Brother All Stars,” but that season — as … Continue Reading →
Aretha Franklin, in Los Angeles for a Nokia Theatre concert this past week, told Showbiz Tonight’s Nischelle Turner that she still “wouldn’t mind” being a judge on “American Idol” or a similar show. “I think that some of the leading singers should judge singers,” Franklin explained. “I see these different shows, but I dn’t see … Continue Reading →
Ten years ago when “American Idol” first hit the airwaves, the biggest star on the show was a faded pop star with a long period of irrelevancy behind her. What a difference a decade makes. We’re a far way removed from former stars like Paula Abdul filling the judging panel on reality competition shows. This … Continue Reading →
It was way back in 1980 that Steely Dan released “Hey Nineteen” with its lyric about the teenager who “don’t remember the Queen of Soul..” That was of course just before Aretha Franklin launched her comeback with Clive Davis and Arista Records. Kathie Lee Gifford made the point on the “Today Show” last week that … Continue Reading →
These days, I mostly do binge TV. While I realize this is hardly akin to admitting to crack addiction, there is a bit of of an internet rumble going on these days over the proper way to watch television. A recent article in Slate by Jim Pagels warned of the dangers of watching all the … Continue Reading →
“Big Brother” starts anew on Thursday, bringing another highly addictive season of lies, backstabbing and tacky home decorations to CBS. For the initiated, “Big Brother” is the grand champion of reality TV shows, a massive three-night-a-week timesuck that manages to offer up some of the most engaging, gooey reality TV around. To those who don’t … Continue Reading →
The world doesn’t need two “Big Brothers.” It’s already got one, and it’s the best. (Seriously, it’s so awesome.) Still, ABC decided to go ahead with its own version of “Big Brother,” titled “The Glass House.” The show is pretty much a direct clone of “Big Brother,” with one significant twist: The viewers are in … Continue Reading →