For the upcoming 10th season of American Idol -- also known as "the season with no Simon" -- the show has decided to lower the age limit for eligibility from 16 to 15. According to USA Today, Idol was inspired to take this step by the success of Justin Bieber and his … [Read more...]
Year-end ratings put CBS on top
For the seventh time in the last eight years, CBS has emerged as the overall ratings winner for network television. Nielsen's annual ratings report indicates that CBS was boosted to the top of the heap thanks to the record-breaking broadcast of the Super Bowl showdown between … [Read more...]
Who had the better finale?
Two major genre shows have just had back-to-back series finales, wrapping up years of storylines. I'm talking of course about Lost (on Sunday night) and 24 (just last night, pictured above). Which one was the more satisfying end? Both focused more on emotional resolutions, … [Read more...]
Glee renewed for Season… 3?
Okay, am I in some kind of alternate reality? Because I thought Glee was just ending its first season. Yet Fox, in a nearly unprecedented move, has announced today that it's renewed the show for a third season. A second season renewal was announced late last year, but … [Read more...]