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Regis Philbin Teams with NY Comedy Festival To Host Stand Up For Heroes

Regis Philbin

October 02, 2008

NEW YORK, NY

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) and the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) unite to present the second annual Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Town Hall in New York City at 8 PM on  November 5.

Regis Philbin will host Stand Up for Heroes, which will feature star performances by Ricky Gervais, John Pinette, Bruce Springsteen, and Patti Scialfa. Both Whoopi Goldberg and James Niven of Sotheby’s will make a special appearance as the guest auctioneers. In honor of the United States’ injured service members, the evening promises unforgettable performances, laughter, and sincere gratitude, with proceeds going to the BWF.

All four living presidents: President and Mrs. George W. Bush, President George H. W. Bush, President James E. Carter, and President William J. Clinton serve as the Presidential Committee for this year’s event.

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ROLL CALL: The Solid Gold Kate Moss Revealed!

British artist Marc Quinn is pictured with his gold statue of supermodel Kate Moss entitled ‘Siren’ at the opening of the ‘Statuephilia: Contemporary Sculptors at the British Museum’

October 02, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Plus, Why does Olympic star Ryan Lochte want to stay single? And, Jay-Z wants kids — but when?

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Rosie Scores One-Hour Variety Special On NBC

Rosie O’Donnell

October 02, 2008

NEW YORK, New York

After much speculation about a return to primetime TV, Rosie O’Donnell is indeed headed to NBC – at least, for one night.

“Rosie’s Variety Show” will air on Wednesday, November 26 on NBC, the network announced on Thursday.

The live hour-long variety special will be broadcast from New York on the night before Thanksgiving and will feature a “wide array of celebrity guests, musical acts, comedy skits and a giant primetime giveaway,” according to NBC.

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‘Project Runway’ No Longer ‘Out’ With Bravo?

Heidi Klum gives Tim Gunn a kiss on the runway in New York

September 26, 2008

It appears “Project Runway” may not be “out” with Bravo after all.

In a statement released today, NBC Universal said a court has blocked the hit fashion reality show’s move to Lifetime.

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The Dish: Top Ten TV Quotes Of The Week (Sept. 26)

Two generations of comedy, Don Rickles and Kathy Griffin, present at The Emmy Awards

September 26, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

From David Letterman, to Bruno judging Cloris Leachman — and, of course, the Primetime Emmy Awards — the best quotes from the TV week that was!

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ROLL CALL: 2008 Emmy Roundup: Cloris, Oprah & ‘30 Rock’

Cloris Leachman wrangles Tom Hanks on the Emmy red carpet

September 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Access at The 2008 Emmy Awards! Which NBC show’s cast was blown away by Jennifer Aniston? Oprah ejoyed the awards in her PJ’s? And, who is Cloris Leachman trash talking?

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NBC’s ‘Heroes’ Looks To The Future

Milo Ventimiglia and Hayden Panettiere in a scene from NBC’s ‘Heroes’

September 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

When we last saw “Heroes,” those ordinary humans with extraordinary powers were tussling with an atypical foe: a writers strike that cut the NBC drama’s second season short.

Several months later, everyone on the show agrees the labor struggle gave the superhero series an inadvertent creative boost.

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Confirmed: Oprah Winfrey Headed To ‘30 Rock’

Oprah Winfrey

September 18, 2008

NEW YORK, New York

So long Windy City – Oprah is headed to the Big Apple.

After much speculation, NBC has confirmed that Oprah Winfrey will guest star on an episode of “30 Rock” this season.

Oprah, who will appear in the second episode of the season on Nov. 6, shot her scenes on Saturday, the network revealed today.

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