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CBS Fall 2013 Trailers: Sarah Michelle Gellar's 'Crazy Ones,' Anna Faris' Mom' and More!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:40 +0000

As you may have noticed, this is the week of Upfront presentations and today it's CBS who offered a peek at their fall 2013-2014 lineup. We're certainly inclined to check out Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar's single-camera 'The Crazy Ones,' as well as Chuck Lorre's latest show 'Mom,' Will Arnett's 'The Millers' and new dramas 'Hostages' and 'Intelligence,' so preview the newest offerings inside!

Seth Meyers Returning to 'SNL' and Weekend Update This Fall, Despite His New Talk Show

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:05:04 +0000

'SNL' will say goodbye to eight-year veteran Bill Hader this weekend, potentially Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen as well during the Ben Affleck-hosted season finale, but newly-minted 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers isn't going anywhere yet. The 'Weekend Update' host and head writer will remain with the sketch comedy series through 2014, before taking over Jimmy Fallon's late-night hosting gig. Find out how long Seth Meyers sticks around for inside!

Seth Meyers Will Replace Jimmy Fallon as the Host of 'Late Night'

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:48:17 +0000

It's been a rumor fo some time, but now it's official: Seth Meyers will replace Jimmy Fallon as the host of NBC's 'Late Night' next year.

'24′ Returns to FOX, Kiefer Sutherland in Talks for Limited Revival, Seriously

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:45:46 +0000

Sure, like most outlets we cracked a joke that 'Touch's recent cancellation would allow series star Kiefer Sutherland to finally get that long-stalled '24' movie off the ground, but who's laughing in real-time now? New reports have emerged that the Jack Bauer franchise will return to FOX as a limited series, with Kiefer Sutherland in talks to reprise his famous role. Find out if '24' will really return inside!

'American Idol' Loses Randy Jackson

Damon Houx — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:40:18 +0000

There were rumors that there was going to be a big 'American Idol' shake-up, but before anything was made official Randy Jackson has given the show his walking papers. Jackson announced today that Season 12 will be his last on the hit show.

Construction Resumes on I-35 April 29 in Duluth

Chris Allen — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:05 +0000

The good news is, when the state starts releasing lane closures and construction projects, that means the summer is closer than ever. I-35 is back on the list for getting lane closures and work done. Plan accordingly…. Motorists traveling north and south on I-35, just south of Boundary Avenue in Duluth, will be restricted to [...]

9 Things You Didn't Know About 'DuckTales'

Sara Franks-Allen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:45:59 +0000

If you grew up in the late ’80s and early ’90s, chances are you remember ‘DuckTales.’ The animated adventures of the ridiculously wealthy Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie were Disney’s first big TV hit in decades, and they made sure the show and its characters were everywhere. Whether you’re a Duck [...]

Steven Tyler Misses 'American Idol'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:30:27 +0000

Aerosmith made a lot of fans happy when they ended a long hiatus by going back into the studio to make last year's 'Music From Another Dimension!' album, but now that he's been back in the saddle with his bandmates, it sounds like Steven Tyler is missing his former 'American Idol' coworkers.

NBC Renews 'Last Call' with Carson Daly, No Alec Baldwin Show?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:32:07 +0000

Late last night we heard rumors that former '30 Rock' star Alec Baldwin had entered negotiations with NBC for a late-night talk show of his own, potentially filling the slot currently occupied by 'The Voice' host Carson Daly's own series 'Last Call.' Now, NBC has reportedly renewed 'Last Call' with Carson Daly for a 13th season, but does it put to bed any future with Alec Baldwin?

Conan O'Brien Wishes Jimmy Fallon Good Luck on 'The Tonight Show'

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:51:17 +0000

It’s official –Â Jimmy Fallon is taking ‘The Tonight Show’ host spot beginning nextÂ FebruaryÂ And while he’s surely elated as ever, we were curious as to what the last ‘Tonight Show’ host had to say. No, not Jay Leno. Conan O’Brien. On last night’s episode of ‘CONAN’ — which is filming an entire week of shows [...]

Jimmy Fallon 'Tonight Show' Takeover Confirmed, Seth Meyers Likely to Replace?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:40:49 +0000

For weeks, even months now we've heard the buzzing rumors all-but-confirming that Jimmy Fallon would take over NBC's 'Tonight Show' from Jay Leno, with 'SNL' vet Seth Meyers likely to replace Fallon as the host of NBC's 'Late Night.' Leno and Fallon even collaboratively joked about the transition on April Fools, but has Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' takeover been officially confirmed? Hear the latest chatter inside!

CBS 'Under the Dome': First Footage of the Stephen King-Adapted Series

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:15:04 +0000

Folks may be abuzz with all the spring finales and premieres, but upcoming CBS summer event 'Under the Dome' will really have everyone talking. The new 13-episode series adapting Stephen King's book of the same name will premiere on June 24, but what mysteries cause a mysterious dome to appear out of nowhere and cut off a small town from the outside world? Find out in the first-look trailer for CBS 'Under the Dome!'

Restauranteur Says Gordon Ramsay Wrecked My Business

Rayman — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:15:55 +0000

Chappy’s, a New Orleans Cajun restaurant had it’s business ruined by Gordon Ramsey. “It was truly a kitchen nightmare for me” said owner Chappy Chapman. “It was confrontation from the get go,” Chapman says Ramsay trimmed down Chappy’s menu to twenty items, eliminating some of his most popular dishes. In addition, Ramsay had his decorating [...]

Courtney Godfrey Says Goodbye To The Northland From Northland's News Center

Chris Allen — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:01:39 +0000

Every morning for the past two years I have been fortunate to visit with Courtney Godfrey from the Northland’s News Center. Over that time we have been able to get to know each other and state opinions on news items. Being her friend, I knew she was leaving before she announced it to the Northland. [...]

Wade Stadium Collapses in Duluth, Neighbors Hear The Crash, Alley Blocked For Safety

Chris Allen — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:20:46 +0000

Wade Stadium has been decaying for years and has become an old structure needing a face lift. Tonight a section of the statdium along the first base line collapsed and fell. The neighbors said there was a loud boom and crash, and the alley leading to the area is blocked off. Duluth will begin clean [...]

Danica Patrick's Pole Position In Daytona Five Hundred Opens The Door For Women Drivers [VIDEO]

Rayman — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:09:44 +0000

Having been a member of the "Nascar Fan Council" for the past two years, I have been privy to information inside Nascar that was not available to the general public. I have been asked and voiced my opinion to Nascar on just about everything connected with the sport , and am now free to talk about it publicly

AMC Revolutionary War Drama 'Turn' Casts First Two Leads

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:06:38 +0000

More and more we've been hearing about AMC's efforts to expand their broadcasting slate, both with the addition of new reality series like 'Freakshow' and 'Immortalized,' as well as the wealth of new dramatic and comedic pilots being put through development to fill the slots of departing series like 'Breaking Bad' and 'Mad Men.' We've certainly kept our eye on Revolutionary War pilot 'Turn,' which today has cast two new leads in Australian newcomers Meegan Warner and Daniel Henshall, but who will they play? Will the drama attract any other recognizable names before its debut?

The Best Valentine's Day TV Episodes Ever

Emerald Catron — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:52:50 +0000

Say what you want to about Valentine’s Day, it is an excuse to buy a three pound box of chocolates and a double-sized bottle of white wine and not have to share it with anybody. But what to do while you’re picking through your Whitman’s Sampler and pouring yourself Texas-sized glasses of pinot grigio? Why [...]

The 10 Worst Reality Show Tragedies — So Far

Danny Groner — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:00:30 +0000

A helicopter crash over the weekend took the lives of three people in California who were filming for a new reality TV show for the Discovery Channel. The network hasn't released the name of the show or the victims. Although a tragedy of this magnitude is rare for reality TV and otherwise, it's not the first time that death has crept into the production of popular shows. Here's a look back at ten people who achieved some level of reality TV fame only to see it all come crashing down

AC/DC Rumored for Cameo in Super Bowl Ad

Jeff Giles — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:53:20 +0000

There’s really nothing like the visceral thrill of listening to a good, loud AC/DC song. It makes you want to pump your fist, stomp your feet, and…get behind the wheel of a sensible four-cylinder economy car that gets great gas mileage? Well, maybe not. But Hyundai is still reportedly interested in using the Australian rock [...]