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MTV Cribs Relaunching in August with New Episodes
More than 20 years after its launch, MTV is bringing back Cribs to give a whole new generation of reality fans a voyeuristic view into celebrities’ homes. The run of all-new episodes premieres on August 11th at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. The first round of announced guests includes an eclectic mix of rappers, singers, and reality stars. The group includes Martha Stewart, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross, JoJo Siwa, Kathy Griffin, Marsai Martin, Snooki, and Tinashe. Each episode will run for 30 minutes. After first debuting in 2000, MTV Cribs ran for 13 seasons. Some of the most memorable moments included Mariah Carey’s jaw-dropping closet, T-Pain’s arcade, and Richard Branson’s island, as well as Redman’s modest Staten Island duplex and a visibly-stoned Snoop Dogg. Advertisement Rel...
The Challenge Is Set To Return With Spies, Lies And Allies
Spies, lies and allies are infiltrating The Challenge. Let the global espionage commence! MTV announced today that the highly anticipated new season of The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies will premiere on Wednesday, August 11. For the first time in the competition’s franchise, 17 international players will face off against American players, and the series is set to roll out across MTV’s international networks in 190+ markets in the coming months. Gathered in the picturesque Mediterranean coast of Croatia, elite U.S. Agents join forces with an assortment of International Operatives, all armed with killer competitive instincts. With the assignment constantly evolving, these 34 agents will be tested both mentally and physically to win their share of $1 million in this epic new chapter...
Cribs Is Coming Back To MTV
Ding dong: Cribs is at the door! MTV today announced that its seminal series Cribs will make its return on Wednesday, August 11 more than 20 years since its debut. The pop culture phenomenon that revolutionized the celebrity home tour genre will invite viewers for a peek into the every day – and unexpected – lifestyles and rituals of their favorite personalities and families as they welcome us into their homes for a one-of-a-kind exclusive tour. Yes, “you’re invited to where the magic happens.” “Cribs didn’t simply introduce the celebreality genre, it created a blueprint for how we engage on social media,” said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer, MTV Entertainment Group. “We are thrilled to usher in a new era of this iconic franchise for audienc...
Jennifer Carpenter Returning for Showtime’s Dexter Revival
Good news for Dexter fans: Debra Morgan is returning from the dead. Sort of. After her character was infamously killed off in Dexter’s 2013 series finale, Jennifer Carpenter is reprising her role for Showtime’s upcoming revival of the serial killer drama. If you’ll recall (spoiler), Deb was murdered by serial killer Oliver Saxon in the final episode of Dexter’s original iteration, which prompted some critics to call it “the worst series finale ever.” Helmed by original showrunner Clyde Phillips, Showtime’s 10-episode revival of Dexter occurs nearly a decade after where we left off, with the titular character now living under an anonymous alias in a fictional Upstate New York town. Michael C. Hall will be returning as the show’s protagonist, with Clancy Brown, Julia Jones, Alano Miller, Joh...
Roy Moore’s $95 Million “Pedophile Wand” Lawsuit Against Sacha Baron Cohen Thrown Out
Sacha Baron Cohen’s money, like teenage girls, should be kept out of Roy Moore’s reach. That’s the gist of a ruling from a New York judge, who has tossed out a $95 million lawsuit alleging that a segment in the show Who Is America? made Moore appear even more like a pedophile than he already did. During their interview, Cohen used a wand said to detect child sex offenders on Moore, and it beeped. That made Moore angry enough to seek legal recompense, but according to court documents viewed by TMZ, he actually signed a waiver ahead of filming giving up his right to sue. The judge also noted that Who Is America? is clearly satire, and protected as free speech under the 1st Amendment. Moore is one of the more loathsome footnotes in America’s political history. He twice ser...
The 2021 Emmy Nominations Are Here: See The Full List
The 2021 Emmy Awards are on the horizon once again, and this year’s ceremony — set to hit CBS and Paramount+ on September 19, 2021 — will be hosted in-person again. To unveil the latest crop of nominees, father-daughter Emmy winners Ron Cephas Jones, from This Is Us, and #FreeRayshawn star Jasmine Cephas Jones hosted a livestream this morning (July 13). As usual, there were some predictable nominations and a couple of surprises. The Crown gained the most nominations in the drama categories, while WandaVision earned Marvel its first Emmy nom. Pose’s Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, meanwhile, made history as the first trans actor to score a nod in a lead acting category. Bridgerton scored one in the Outstanding Drama Series field, along with star Regé-Jean Page landing one for Outstanding Lead ...
Unpacking the 73rd Emmy Awards Nominations: Snubs & Surprises
The 73rd annual Emmy nominations were announced this morning, with ever-shifting and expanding categories adding plenty of chaos to the sorting, categorization, and, yes, also honoring of TV shows across a truly daunting number of channels and platforms. A process that once enacted dull annual routines, as shows like Frasier and NYPD Blue notched nom after nom after nom, has at least become less predictable and more eclectic — though that doesn’t mean it lacks for frustrations and controversies in addition to the pleasant surprises. Let’s review some of those surprises, snubs, and overall trends in this year’s nominees. (View the full list of nominations here.) SNL Goes For the Gold: Current Saturday Night Live cast members have become fixtures among nominees in recent years — but most oft...
The O’Tooles Are Investigating Billy’s Death On Families Of The Mafia
On July 14, 2019, Families of the Mafia patriarch Billy O’Toole was found deceased in his Staten Island home. And when Season 2 returns, his family is mourning their loss as they visit his grave. “He’s gone — he’s really gone,” his daughter Taylor states in the sneak peek, above, as Billy’s loved ones gather around his final resting place. And the entire family is banding together to launch an investigation as they grow suspicious that Billy’s cause of death wasn’t suicide. How does a private investigator react when he is told about the cause of death being determined so quickly? And what is Jess’ response when she is faced with her ex-husband’s autopsy report? Watch the extended sneak peek clip featuring all of the Families of th...
Cedric the Entertainer Hosting 2021 Emmy Awards
Cedric the Entertainer, one of The Original Kings of Comedy, has been tapped to host the 2021 Emmy Awards. This 73rd edition of the Emmys will take place September 19th. The man born Cedric Antonio Kyles cut his teeth as a standup comic, but in recent years he’s been a constant presence on screens large and small, with recurring work in the Madagascar franchise and a current starring role on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood. He’ll be taking over hosting duties from Jimmy Kimmel, who MC’d the 72nd ceremony in 2020. The Emmys went without a host in 2019. “Since I was a little boy huddled up next to my grandmother, television has always been my reliable friend, so it is an enormous honor for me to host this year’s Emmy Awards,” said Cedric the Entertainer in a sta...
R.I.P. Charlie Robinson, Night Court Actor Dead at 75
Charlie Robinson, the veteran actor best known for his role as Mac the court clerk on Night Court, has died at the age of 75. Robinson passed away in Los Angeles on Sunday (July 11th) due to cardiac arrest and cancer. A native of Houston, Texas, Robinson got his start in the city’s local theater scene before relocating to Hollywood to pursue a career in film and television. Undoubtedly, his most memorable role was as Macintosh “Mac” Robinson in the NBC sitcom Night Court. Robinson joined the show beginning in Season 2 and remained a mainstay through its ninth and final season. Robinson also directed three episodes of Night Court. Advertisement Related Video Following the end of Night Court in 1992, Robinson co-starred in the CBS sitcom Love & War. He also had cameo roles on shows like ...
Drake Bell Sentenced to Two Years Probation for Child Endangerment, Victim Calls Him a “Pedophile”
Jared Drake Bell, best known for Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh, has been sentenced to two years probation for child endangerment, People reports. He is also required to complete 200 hours of community service. Charges were brought against the former child star in early June, and on June 24th he pleaded guilty to felony attempted child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. On Monday, July 12th, the 35-year-old actor appeared virtually in a Cleveland court to hear his sentence. His victim, now 19, made a public statement for the first time during the hearing. She called the actor, “The epitome of evil,” claiming that he began grooming her at the age of 12 and allegedly sexually abused her at the age of 15, sending her photos of...
Jackass Star Bitten Trying to Literally Jump the Shark During Shark Week Stunt
The cast members of Jackass made a name for themselves by throwing caution to the wind and taking part in dangerous (and oftentimes disgusting) pranks. It’s been decades since the first episode of their original MTV show debuted and they’re still happily putting themselves in harms way to entertain viewers — most recently, as part of a Shark Week segment on The Discovery Channel, by attempting to literally jump the shark and getting bitten in the process. On Sunday night, The Jackass Shark Week Special reunited Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, and Sean McInerney — AKA Poopies — with their new cast member Jasper, of Odd Future and Loiter Squad fame. It feels both shocking and completely logical that this band of giggly misfits would be hired to goof off for Discovery, especially du...
