THE RETURN of Scout Donavan's Blog
American Idol shake up
The natives are crazy at "American Idol". Ellen was basically fired yesterday. And my insiders are telling me that Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith former frontman Steven Tyler are in negotiations. This comes after Elton John and Justin Timberlake have passed. Exec producer Nigel ("So you think you can Dance") returns to producing Idol for the upcoming season. Stay tuned
And look for hot pics, gossip, and video as I return to covering the red carpet for the ABC fall tv preview. It should be extra juicy.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
POP POTPURRI
I hope those of you that caught my news on the availability of tickets to "The Oprah Show", were able to secure your seats. On September 14th the diva kicks off her new season with Whitney Houston as her guest. This show should be pretty good. Winfrey sometimes does not do justice to a good celeb interview but, it being her season premiere, she should not let us down.
The new fall tv season has been keeping me on pins and needles. One show has me confused. ABC will have a show called "Hank" starring Kelsey Grammar. I'm not a fan at all. In 2007, Fox gave him "Back to You", and it was hardly funny. Look for my list of hits and misses for the fall 2009 season soon.
Now let's get into some juicy guilty pleasures. HBO already has me in tears as we grow closer to the end of season 2 for "True Blood". I sometimes talk about being let down by certain episodes but, i have to say I love more episodes than not. And it won't be until summer 2010 when we will see them again. Great job (again) Alan Ball. Loved "Six Feet Under" and you got me again. The other HBO show that has me sucked in, is "Big Love". It is a must see. Take this time before the new season starts to catch up on the previous. It's also not returning until 2010. It's worth the wait. The only thing i have heard so far is that there will be a major storyline for Aaron Paul this season. Juicy. Juicy.
On the talk show scene, if you have not watched "The Wendy Williams Show", get a fucking clue. It's great. Finally a show where you feel like your gabbing with a close girlfriend at a sidewalk cafe in nyc and gossiping about everyone that walks by. She is hilarious. GO WENDY!!! "How you doin' ?" Over at "The View", they have plans for a juicy new season. Since Elizabeth will be on maternity leave a juicy group of celebs will be filling her chair. Latoya Jackson, Victoria Beckham, and Kate Gosselin will be around for the month of September. The best rumor is that the show may be lifting it's ban on Kathy Griffin. Look for her (hopefully) in the month also. The queen, Oprah Winfrey, will launch into her 24th (yes) season on September 14th with Whitney Houston as the guest. This should be good. I also like her promos for the new season. The Black Eyed Peas remixed their "I got a feeling" for her theme song. Cut and paste this link to check it out: http://www.oprah.com/media/20090821-tows-season-premiere Whitney Houston makes for a great season premiere. Work it out O!! Jay-Z will also been on her show this season. Not sure how many seasons she will be yakking. I have a few friends that are interviewing for jobs at OWN (oprah winfrey network) which launches in 2010-11. Harpo has been mentioned as THE happiest place on earth...to work. (Sorry Disneyland)
In other tube news, Paula Abdul got her ass a job. She will be hosting the VH1 Divas Live show on September 17th. I have no idea why they chose her. But, than again she was a non-vocalist judging a singing competiton. My mom said "if you can't say anything nice".....September 26th "Saturday Night Live" has its season premiere with Megan Fox as host. Not sure if Fox can pull off comedy..it should be interesting to say the least. And one of my sources says she also may screen test for Catwoman in the new Batman movie. Now that would work for her..I also wanted to give snaps to Mtv. I may refer to some of their programming as just guilty pleasures. They had me smiling last week as I watched both "America's Best Dance Crew" and "Making His Band". Both shows have included transgendered women in their casts. And thanks to whoever the casting director was, they chose two talented, funny, and confident people. (instead of the cartoon like character casting they normally do) These shows are more watchable with that factor. The one show that continues to suck me in are those RW/RR challenges. Drama. Drama. Drama. Love it. Those producers will build a story arc out of cast members fart. "The Ruins" will not be silent or deadly when it premieres on Sept.30th.
And last, but not least. Heather Locklear is in talks to join a few episodes of "Melrose Place". Now we are talking. She was approached about being in the pilot but, declined after the storylines presented to her, were not very exciting. The producers have approached her again with new ideas. Let's hope they are better. That show needs her. Leighton, Calabro, Zuniga (2 episodes),and Bissett will once again make appearances.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
POP goes the culture
Sorry fans it has been awhile since i have blogged..been pretty busy. Working on the launch of a merchandising line with my artist friend Justin. Stay Tuned. So much has gone down since my last entry, i decided to make this a pop culture salad.
First, let me get started on Ms. Paula Abdul. Wow!! I can't believe she would walk away from Idol. Here's the deal. Abdul was seeking more than $10 million a year, and my sources tell me that she was offered 1/2 that. Compared to the rest: Ryan Seacrest $45 million for 3 years which includes services beyond "Idol", Randy is still under his previous deal through the upcoming season(and its been hard to find out what he's been getting), and Simon was getting $36 million a year and is in talks for a 2 year deal for $45 million a year. So, here's the deal Paula. "Idol" has been the best thing to happen to you since "Cold Hearted Snake", yes we all get that you have been there since the beginning but, maybe your new management team jumpede the gun. I do agree it was somewhat of a low ball offer. But, the contestants will miss you and your fellow judges do appear to be saddened by your leaving. I for one will miss your interesting comments and behavior. You added a "unique" flavor to the show. I do think this could possibly a publicity move. "Idol" has strong ratings but, they have dropped a little. Don't be surprised if we see Paula pop up on Idol this season. She has said via Twitter, that other networks have been meeting with her about other projects..Hmmm, really?
On to some television news. The TNT Jada Pinkett-Smith starrer "Hawthorne" has been picked up for a second season. I was wastching thisw show from the start. But, i like a show with a little more edge. "Nurse Jackie" (with Edie Falco) delivers. I love Pinkett-Smith but, this show needs some edge. If it doesn't spice up some, it will fall into being just another hospital show. Boo! The USA network series "Royal Pains", starring Mark Feurstein, just completed it's first season. I have yet to get pulled into this show. Mark (he is a hottie, and can dance his ass off) plays a doctor in the Hamptons. USA has picked up the show for a second season, and has ordered 16 episodes. I will give it another shot. And the FOX series "King of the Hill" will end it's 13 season run. I love this show, thank god it will live on in re-runs.
Jennifer Hudson is the proud mama of her first child, a boy. The ABC soap "All My Children" is moving the entire production to Los Angeles. Sad to see that some of NYC acting friends won't be involved with the show when it moves.
First, let me get started on Ms. Paula Abdul. Wow!! I can't believe she would walk away from Idol. Here's the deal. Abdul was seeking more than $10 million a year, and my sources tell me that she was offered 1/2 that. Compared to the rest: Ryan Seacrest $45 million for 3 years which includes services beyond "Idol", Randy is still under his previous deal through the upcoming season(and its been hard to find out what he's been getting), and Simon was getting $36 million a year and is in talks for a 2 year deal for $45 million a year. So, here's the deal Paula. "Idol" has been the best thing to happen to you since "Cold Hearted Snake", yes we all get that you have been there since the beginning but, maybe your new management team jumpede the gun. I do agree it was somewhat of a low ball offer. But, the contestants will miss you and your fellow judges do appear to be saddened by your leaving. I for one will miss your interesting comments and behavior. You added a "unique" flavor to the show. I do think this could possibly a publicity move. "Idol" has strong ratings but, they have dropped a little. Don't be surprised if we see Paula pop up on Idol this season. She has said via Twitter, that other networks have been meeting with her about other projects..Hmmm, really?
On to some television news. The TNT Jada Pinkett-Smith starrer "Hawthorne" has been picked up for a second season. I was wastching thisw show from the start. But, i like a show with a little more edge. "Nurse Jackie" (with Edie Falco) delivers. I love Pinkett-Smith but, this show needs some edge. If it doesn't spice up some, it will fall into being just another hospital show. Boo! The USA network series "Royal Pains", starring Mark Feurstein, just completed it's first season. I have yet to get pulled into this show. Mark (he is a hottie, and can dance his ass off) plays a doctor in the Hamptons. USA has picked up the show for a second season, and has ordered 16 episodes. I will give it another shot. And the FOX series "King of the Hill" will end it's 13 season run. I love this show, thank god it will live on in re-runs.
Jennifer Hudson is the proud mama of her first child, a boy. The ABC soap "All My Children" is moving the entire production to Los Angeles. Sad to see that some of NYC acting friends won't be involved with the show when it moves.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
"The Launch"
Finally.. Yes, it's what you all have been waiting for..the launch of my very own blog. Yet another way for me to shamelessy promote myself. I love it. So, let me bring everyone up to speed. I am in the process of moving to a more desirable address in Hollywood, and i'm very excited. A chosen few will be getting invites to the house warming party. (we will be registered at Target..LOL)
As for the happenings of Groovy Kid Entertainment, (my film and television production company) things are looking great. Several meetings in the next few months regarding several projects. I think i'm finally ready to push through my fear, stop self sabotaging, and sell some television shows. At this point, i have to land a new level in my career. Nobody wants me for production work, and it's time to go to another level. I'm pretty confidant and know that if push comes to shove, i can always sleep with an exec to get a development deal. Kidding..
Alright, grab the cookies, kick off your shoes, and read on..and please leave your two cents. I look forward to it.
Scout Donavan
(If Wendy Williams and Phil Donahue had a love child, i think it would be me)
As for the happenings of Groovy Kid Entertainment, (my film and television production company) things are looking great. Several meetings in the next few months regarding several projects. I think i'm finally ready to push through my fear, stop self sabotaging, and sell some television shows. At this point, i have to land a new level in my career. Nobody wants me for production work, and it's time to go to another level. I'm pretty confidant and know that if push comes to shove, i can always sleep with an exec to get a development deal. Kidding..
Alright, grab the cookies, kick off your shoes, and read on..and please leave your two cents. I look forward to it.
Scout Donavan
(If Wendy Williams and Phil Donahue had a love child, i think it would be me)
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