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James Gandolfini Was Reportedly Paid $3 Million to Decline a Role in The Office
For fans of The Sopranos, the podcast Talking Sopranos has unveiled a number of interesting details about one of the country’s most beloved crime dramas. A recent episode alleges that HBO paid Tony Soprano himself, James Gandolfini, a cool $3 million so that he would turn down a role on the US version of The Office. The topic came up during a chat with co-hosts Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa and their guest, Ricky Gervais, who created the UK Office. Evidently, after Steve Carell departed The Office, NBC was scouring for their next regional manager of Dunder Mifflin. “You know, they talked about having Gandolfini at one point replace him,” Imperioli said. Schirripa explained that a few years after The Sopranos ended, NBC had offered Gandolfini $4 million for one season of The Of...
Here Are The Spies (And Allies) Competing On The Challenge
What do spies, lies and allies have in common? They will be at the forefront of The Challenge‘s upcoming season. The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies will feature 34 players spanning the globe — representing the most countries ever on the competition franchise. Assembled in the picturesque Mediterranean coast of Croatia, elite U.S. Agents will join forces with an assortment of International Operatives, all armed with killer competitive instincts. With the assignment constantly evolving, these agents will be tested both mentally and physically to win their share of $1 million in an epic new chapter of The Challenge spy games. Look out, James Bond. See the veterans and rookies below, and do not miss the debut of The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies on Wednesday, August 11. VETE...
‘I Know What I Stand For Now’: Did Chloe Find The Key To Navigating Life On Siesta Key?
Chloe has reemerged in Siesta Key — and she’s stronger than yesterday (Britney reference). Tonight’s episode saw the MTV crew readjusting to life back in the Key after a lengthy private Palm Island getaway, during which they received a shocking “farewell” video from Chloe. The reason Chloe gave for her absence? “You can only place yourself in a toxic environment for so long until you have your breaking point,” she stated in the clip. But now she’s back — and possibly better than ever thanks to a month-long journey of self-realization. “I was focusing on myself,” Chloe privately told Amanda, who was glad to have her back. “But I’m learning now that I’m allowed to have fun, I’m allowed to enjoy...
Netflix to Begin Offering Video Games Within the Next Year
As new television and film streaming services pop up left and right, long-running platforms like Netflix are seeking new ways to grow their offerings in an increasingly-saturated market. Soon enough, video games can be added to your “Netflix and chill” lineup: The streaming giant announced this week that they’ve hired Mike Verdu as its new vice president of game development as part of a new venture to offer video games on its platform. Verdu has previously held executive positions at both Facebook and Electronic Arts. No word yet on exactly what video games Netflix customers will receive, but Bloomberg reports that they are set to debut “within the next year.” They’ll appear alongside your current film and TV options as a genre, the way you can swipe through comedy films or documentaries o...
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...
