“Two Steps Forward and One Step Back” takes a look at the past week in media entertainment and picks two times comics/television/movies/video games got it right, and one time tried to assuage fan rage with a shiny distraction. ************* If you'd like to know more about this week’s (belated) topics, check out the links below! • Read Jennifer Lawrence’s essay on the wage gap in Hollywood. • Scope out the All-new Wolverine in a preview. • Give yourself conflicting feelings over the Wasp and Captain Marvel news.
- 10/16/2015
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
It's Fright Night on The X Factor this week and boy, wouldn't you know it! Not only are the acts all singing 'Fright Night'-themed songs (or, well, they're supposed to be) but one of them will be booted out before the night is out after Simon Cowell got fed up with them all for not trying hard enough. If that's not all scary enough, The Script will be popping along to perform.
So join us when the show starts at 8pm as we find out who gives us thrills and who gives us chills. And, of course, who's having a right nightmare and will have to leave the competition...
22:12It's not even over - the vote lines are open again, and someone's going to be sent home tomorrow. All your votes still count but we get another free five app ones - hooray! But that's it for...
So join us when the show starts at 8pm as we find out who gives us thrills and who gives us chills. And, of course, who's having a right nightmare and will have to leave the competition...
22:12It's not even over - the vote lines are open again, and someone's going to be sent home tomorrow. All your votes still count but we get another free five app ones - hooray! But that's it for...
- 11/1/2014
- Digital Spy
John Partridge has become the third celebrity to exit BBC One's Tumble.
The gymnastics competition passed it's half-way mark as the remaining eight famous faces competed in either rhythmic gymnastics or trampolining.
The EastEnders star and The Only Way is Essex's Lucy Mecklenburgh took on The Vault, after landing in the bottom two on the judge's scoreboard with their respective scores of 26 and 28.
Head judge Nadia Comaneci chose to save Mecklenburgh, praising her "clean" performance.
Speaking to presenter Alex Jones, Partridge joked: "That's showbiz, baby!"
Actor Bobby Lockwood topped the scoreboard with a series high of 35 points. He was closely followed by Steps star H, who was awarded 34.
Next week's semi-final will see the remaining seven celebrities perform two disciplines, including the beam, without the help of their partners.
The Tumble semi-final airs next Saturday at 6pm on BBC One, when viewers will have the opportunity to vote for the first time.
The gymnastics competition passed it's half-way mark as the remaining eight famous faces competed in either rhythmic gymnastics or trampolining.
The EastEnders star and The Only Way is Essex's Lucy Mecklenburgh took on The Vault, after landing in the bottom two on the judge's scoreboard with their respective scores of 26 and 28.
Head judge Nadia Comaneci chose to save Mecklenburgh, praising her "clean" performance.
Speaking to presenter Alex Jones, Partridge joked: "That's showbiz, baby!"
Actor Bobby Lockwood topped the scoreboard with a series high of 35 points. He was closely followed by Steps star H, who was awarded 34.
Next week's semi-final will see the remaining seven celebrities perform two disciplines, including the beam, without the help of their partners.
The Tumble semi-final airs next Saturday at 6pm on BBC One, when viewers will have the opportunity to vote for the first time.
- 8/30/2014
- Digital Spy
The first cast photo from BBC One's Tumble has been revealed.
The newly-released picture features the ten celebrities taking part in various gymnastic activities, aided by ribbons and hoops.
Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah, EastEnders star John Partridge, and Girls Aloud member Sarah Harding are all taking part in the competition.
Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins, presenter Andrea Mclean, and The Only Way is Essex's Lucy Mecklenburgh are also involved, as are Wolfblood's Bobby Lockwood and Dynasty actress Emma Samms.
Middleweight boxing champion Carl Froch and Mr Motivator complete the lineup of celebrity competitors, although the fitness expert's involvement was recently called into question due to injury.
Alex Jones is presenting the Saturday night series, while Olympian Beth Tweddle takes on a mentor role to the celebrities.
Watkins has shared gruesome injury photos with fans during his time training for the show.
Tumble will air on BBC One...
The newly-released picture features the ten celebrities taking part in various gymnastic activities, aided by ribbons and hoops.
Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah, EastEnders star John Partridge, and Girls Aloud member Sarah Harding are all taking part in the competition.
Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins, presenter Andrea Mclean, and The Only Way is Essex's Lucy Mecklenburgh are also involved, as are Wolfblood's Bobby Lockwood and Dynasty actress Emma Samms.
Middleweight boxing champion Carl Froch and Mr Motivator complete the lineup of celebrity competitors, although the fitness expert's involvement was recently called into question due to injury.
Alex Jones is presenting the Saturday night series, while Olympian Beth Tweddle takes on a mentor role to the celebrities.
Watkins has shared gruesome injury photos with fans during his time training for the show.
Tumble will air on BBC One...
- 7/27/2014
- Digital Spy
American Idol Wednesday night featured guest mentor Jason Mraz helping the Top 5 singers master songs picked for them by viewers.
American Idol Recap
Alex Preston was first up, singing “Sweater Weather” by The Neighborhood. Preston was strong vocally, hitting all of his notes with a bit more power than usual. The judges weren’t bothered that Preston didn’t change up the song too much. They did, however, encourage him to focus on bringing more energy and range to his performances.
Preston’s second number was A Great Big World’s “Say Something,” which proved to be even more successful than his first number. Preston stripped down the popular song, and delivered an emotionally powerful take on it that rivaled that of The X Factor’s Alex and Sierra. All three judges were wowed by the heartfelt performance.
Idol fans chose Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” for Caleb Johnson,...
American Idol Recap
Alex Preston was first up, singing “Sweater Weather” by The Neighborhood. Preston was strong vocally, hitting all of his notes with a bit more power than usual. The judges weren’t bothered that Preston didn’t change up the song too much. They did, however, encourage him to focus on bringing more energy and range to his performances.
Preston’s second number was A Great Big World’s “Say Something,” which proved to be even more successful than his first number. Preston stripped down the popular song, and delivered an emotionally powerful take on it that rivaled that of The X Factor’s Alex and Sierra. All three judges were wowed by the heartfelt performance.
Idol fans chose Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” for Caleb Johnson,...
- 5/1/2014
- Uinterview
Jennifer Garner is stepping up her game for the next generation. After years spent serving as an ambassador for Save the Children, the actress has signed on to join the board of trustees for a six-year term, the organization announced Tuesday. "In my new role with Save the Children, I hope to make an even bigger difference in the lives of children right here in America and around the world," says Garner, who often visits with families involved in the Save the Children’s Early Steps to School Success program, which coaches families on activities to help kids grow and learn in the early years.
- 3/18/2014
- by Anya Leon
- PEOPLE.com
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
215 Ink
Golgotha Gn, $14.99
AC Comics
Femforce #163 (Eric Coile Regular Cover), $9.95
Femforce #163 (Eduardo Barreto Variant Cover), Ar
Action Lab Entertainment/Danger Zone
Ehmm Theory #1 (Of 4), $3.99
Ghost Town #1 (Of 5), $3.99
Alternative Comics
Failure Gn (not verified by Diamond), $21.95
Andrews McMeel
Get Fuzzy The Birth Of Canis Tp, $12.99
Angry Viking Press
Evil Diva Volume 1 Gn, $12.99
Archie Comic Publications
Archie And Friends Double Digest #28, $3.99
Archie Comics Super Special #3, $9.99
Archie Fun ‘N’ Games Activity Book Sc, $6.99
Jinx Volume 2 Little Miss Steps Hc, $16.99
Jinx Volume 2 Little Miss Steps Tp, $9.99
Mega Man #26 (Patrick Spaziante Regular Cover), $2.99
Mega Man #26 (Patrick Spaziante Throwback Variant Cover), $2.99
Aspen Comics
BubbleGun #1 (Of 5)(Mike Bowden Aspen Reserved Cover), $1.00
BubbleGun #1 (Of 5)(Mike Bowden Direct Market Cover), $1.00
BubbleGun #1 (Of 5)(J. Scott Campbell Variant Cover...
215 Ink
Golgotha Gn, $14.99
AC Comics
Femforce #163 (Eric Coile Regular Cover), $9.95
Femforce #163 (Eduardo Barreto Variant Cover), Ar
Action Lab Entertainment/Danger Zone
Ehmm Theory #1 (Of 4), $3.99
Ghost Town #1 (Of 5), $3.99
Alternative Comics
Failure Gn (not verified by Diamond), $21.95
Andrews McMeel
Get Fuzzy The Birth Of Canis Tp, $12.99
Angry Viking Press
Evil Diva Volume 1 Gn, $12.99
Archie Comic Publications
Archie And Friends Double Digest #28, $3.99
Archie Comics Super Special #3, $9.99
Archie Fun ‘N’ Games Activity Book Sc, $6.99
Jinx Volume 2 Little Miss Steps Hc, $16.99
Jinx Volume 2 Little Miss Steps Tp, $9.99
Mega Man #26 (Patrick Spaziante Regular Cover), $2.99
Mega Man #26 (Patrick Spaziante Throwback Variant Cover), $2.99
Aspen Comics
BubbleGun #1 (Of 5)(Mike Bowden Aspen Reserved Cover), $1.00
BubbleGun #1 (Of 5)(Mike Bowden Direct Market Cover), $1.00
BubbleGun #1 (Of 5)(J. Scott Campbell Variant Cover...
- 6/10/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have entered the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house. The married couple - who previously starred on MTV show 'The Hills' - signed up to take part in the Channel 5 show and took their place in the house tonight (03.01.13) alongside a host of other celebrities. They will compete against stars including Steps singer Claire Richards, jockey Frankie Dettori, former 'EastEnders' star Gillian Taylforth, ex-soccer star Neil 'Razor' Ruddock, Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Paula Hamilton, and 'X Factor' contestant Rylan Clark. Other celebrities taking part in the show include 'Neighbours' actor Ryan Maloney, onetime 'Coronation Street' star Sam...
- 1/3/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have entered the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house. The married couple - who previously starred on MTV show 'The Hills' - signed up to take part in the Channel 5 show and took their place in the house tonight (03.01.13) alongside a host of other celebrities. They will compete against stars including Steps singer Claire Richards, jockey Frankie Dettori, former 'EastEnders' star Gillian Taylforth, ex-soccer star Neil 'Razor' Ruddock, Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Paula Hamilton, and 'X Factor' contestant Rylan Clark. Other celebrities taking part in the show include 'Neighbours' actor Ryan Maloney, onetime 'Coronation Street' star Sam...
- 1/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
John McCririck has asked Channel 4 not to cancel Celebrity Big Brother this year.
Despite the channel’s decision to axe both CBB and the summer’s Big Brother series, McCririck said that fans of the show are keen for the show to stay on air.
Speaking on Live From Studio Five, the former housemate commented: “I must say, I’ve never had so many people coming up to me saying, ‘My gosh, why is it going?’. Lots of people hate it, but there’s a lot of people asking why it isn’t going on [and saying] this is the best series they can remember.
“I think Channel 4 should think about bringing it back. It’s got their highest viewing figures still. Why deny people?”
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Despite the channel’s decision to axe both CBB and the summer’s Big Brother series, McCririck said that fans of the show are keen for the show to stay on air.
Speaking on Live From Studio Five, the former housemate commented: “I must say, I’ve never had so many people coming up to me saying, ‘My gosh, why is it going?’. Lots of people hate it, but there’s a lot of people asking why it isn’t going on [and saying] this is the best series they can remember.
“I think Channel 4 should think about bringing it back. It’s got their highest viewing figures still. Why deny people?”
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- 1/14/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
All photos credit: Logo/BBC
For me, summer is not a season for television. It's a season for kicking back in the yard or the park with fizzy cocktails, eating meals composed entirely of various types of ice cream, and laughing so hard with your friends that your mother/landlord/neighbors yell at you or you lose control of a bodily function.
Enter Logo's (AfterElton.com's parent company) Beautiful People, the first series of the summer to allow you to do all of these things in the comfort of your air-conditioned living room.
Equal parts wistful remembrance and raucous, candy-colored fantasy, Beautiful People is sort of what The Wonder Years would look like were it directed by a relatively well-behaved John Waters. Loosely based on the memoirs of Simon Doonan (first released in the U.K. under the title Nasty), the series tells the story of an impossibly fabulous and...
For me, summer is not a season for television. It's a season for kicking back in the yard or the park with fizzy cocktails, eating meals composed entirely of various types of ice cream, and laughing so hard with your friends that your mother/landlord/neighbors yell at you or you lose control of a bodily function.
Enter Logo's (AfterElton.com's parent company) Beautiful People, the first series of the summer to allow you to do all of these things in the comfort of your air-conditioned living room.
Equal parts wistful remembrance and raucous, candy-colored fantasy, Beautiful People is sort of what The Wonder Years would look like were it directed by a relatively well-behaved John Waters. Loosely based on the memoirs of Simon Doonan (first released in the U.K. under the title Nasty), the series tells the story of an impossibly fabulous and...
- 5/26/2009
- by brian
- The Backlot
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