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Battle of the Network Gays: December 18, 2009

18 December 2009 10:54 AM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »

Every week we pick the gays who we think have made the biggest splash in television (or pop culture in general) and leave it to you, the keepers of the flame, to decide who will be crowned Gay of the Week.

Last week's results had the juggernaut that is "Kish" mowing down the competition — including Adam Lambert. (That poor guy always seems to come in second.)

This week we got a little help in the nominating department from a few readers who wish to remain nameless. Fresh eyes brought us some interesting candidates for gay of the week, three of whom have never been nominated before!

This week's contenders:

Neil Patrick Harris  Nph has had a great week overall. First his performance this week on How I Met Your Mother (wiith fellow out guest star Harvey Fierstein doing voice work), then via Twitter comes news he'll be directing an upcoming episode of his sitcom. »

- dennis

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"The Closer" Puts on Latex Funbags and a Matronly Dress

17 December 2009 6:30 AM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »

There are two operative modes for The Closer. Half the time viewers get dark and gritty episodes — usually involving a horrifically violent crime, a sympathetic victim, and Det. Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) emotionally affected by the tragedy she's investigating.

The second type of Closer episode is basically lighthearted fluff. There's a crime involved, sure, but the focus is more on Brenda Leigh's cat, or maybe her overly adorable parents are in town and tagging along to crime scenes. Forced hilarity ensues.

I love The Closer when it is gritty and dark, but those lighter episodes are so sugary they make your teeth hurt.  

This week we got one of the fluff episodes. Blergh. You could just tell from the opening shot of Brenda Leigh in a pink parka.

Too bad really, because it turned out to also be the week the show chose to explore transgender issues. Beau Bridges »

- dennis

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Review: The Closer - Make Over

15 December 2009 6:29 AM, PST | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »

(S05E14) "Hello, Beau Bridges? Yes, this is The Closer calling. Would you like an Emmy nomination? You would... Okay, we're sending you the script now."

Perhaps it didn't happen exactly that way, but here was a show in which a gifted actor was presented a wonderful opportunity and he rose to the occasion. The Closer is one of those procedurals that has a deft touch with the comic episodes. Oh yeah, there are occasions when it gets a little bizarre -- and this episode might have gone there but it didn't. Instead, we had a terrific twist in more ways than one.

We also got to see how adorable Kyra Sedgwick looks in a hot pink ski parka. For more on the wardrobe and the old folks getting killed by the faux nurse, read on.

Continue reading Review: The Closer - Make Over

 

Filed under: Other Drama Shows, OpEd, »

- Allison Waldman

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Beau Bridges, Kevin Nealon Among Week's Entertainment On TNT, TBS

14 December 2009 1:10 PM, PST | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

TNT and TBS have a solid week's worth of entertainment in store.

In addition to new episodes of "The Closer" and "Men of a Certain Age," both of which aired on December 14, the cable networks will be airing a pair of specials and new episodes of two original TBS series.

In the new episode of TNT series "The Closer," actor Beau Bridges portrays the former partner of regular character Det. Lt. Provenza (G.W. Bailey). But upon his old partner's return, Provenza learns that George Andrews has undergone a sex change and now answers to the name Georgette.

In a press conference call for the episode, Bridges said the uniqueness of the character was what appealed to him.

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The Closer: See Beau Bridges Like Never Before!

13 December 2009 4:20 PM, PST | TVGuide.com - Features | See recent TVGuide - Features news »

Beau Bridges, who once played a man who decides to have a sex change in the final moments of the Jane Anderson play Looking for Normal, now gets to portray a character who's already made that decision.

On The Closer (Monday at 9/8c on TNT) the veteran actor plays retired Detective George Andrews, the former partner of Detective Provenza (G.W. Bailey). When an old case of theirs is re-opened, George returns to L.A. to help close the case a second time.

Only now, he's a woman named Georgette...

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- Adam Bryant

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The Closer: See Beau Bridges Like Never Before!

13 December 2009 4:20 PM, PST | TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide - Breaking News news »

Beau Bridges, who once played a man who decides to have a sex change in the final moments of the Jane Anderson play Looking for Normal, now gets to portray a character who's already made that decision.

On The Closer (Monday at 9/8c on TNT) the veteran actor plays retired Detective George Andrews, the former partner of Detective Provenza (G.W. Bailey). When an old case of theirs is re-opened, George returns to L.A. to help close the case a second time.

Only now, he's a woman named Georgette...

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- Adam Bryant

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The Closer Casting Updates: Bea Bridges, Mary McDonnell Air Dates Announced

1 December 2009 8:29 AM, PST | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »

We're less than a week away from new episodes of The Closer, as it returns to TNT on December 7.

While fans await the return of Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Johnson, here's an update on a pair of major guest stars that will appear later this month:

Beau Bridges shows up on December 14 as a former partner of Provenza's that has undergone as surprising change; Mary McDonnell reprises her role as  Sharon Raydor on December 21, as she'll butt heads again with Brenda when the two join forces on a domestic violence case.

Are you excited for the return of The Closer?

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- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)

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The Name Game: Biblical Boys

27 November 2009 11:00 AM, PST | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »

For baby name purists the search for the perfect moniker often begins and ends with the Bible. Featuring countless names that have endured for thousands of years, it is the epitome of traditional — offering time-honored appeal to both celebrities and non-celebrities alike.

Nameberry.com co-founder Linda Rosenkrantz notes that biblical names claim the top five spots on the Most Popular list for boys. What’s more, she points out, “there’s been an Old Testament name at #1 for the past 55 years, when New Testament classics like John and James started to lose their lead.”

Following the lead of the general population, »

- Missy

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In Pictures: '13th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival'

13 October 2009 10:44 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Eva Longoria Parker attending the 13th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (Laliff) opening gala at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Photo copyright by David Gabber / PR Photos. Beau Bridges attending the 13th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (Laliff) opening gala at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Photo copyright by David Gabber / PR Photos. Edward James Olmos and Eva Longoria Parker attending the 13th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (Laliff) opening gala at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Photo copyright by David Gabber / PR Photos. Antonio Villaraigosa attending the 13th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (Laliff) opening gala at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in »

- James Wray

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Spoiler: Primetime Emmy Winners!

20 September 2009 6:13 PM, PDT | Extra | See recent Extra news »

Check out the list of winners of the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards!

Best Series, Drama

'Big Love'

'Breaking Bad'

'Damages'

'Dexter'

'House'

'Lost'

'Mad Men'

Best Series, Comedy

'30 Rock'

'Entourage'

'Family Guy'

'Flight Of The Conchords'

'How I Met Your Mother'

'The Office'

'Weeds'

Best Actor, Drama

Bryan Cranston, 'Breaking Bad'

Michael C. Hall, »

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And the '61st Primetime Emmy Awards' Winners Are...

20 September 2009 6:00 PM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »

Did your favorite TV stars win? Read on to find out! (Winners' names are underlined below.) Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Jack McBrayer, 30 Rock Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock Kevin Dillon, Entourage Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother Rainn Wilson, The Office Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock Elizabeth Perkins, Weeds Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Cherry Jones, 24 Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy Dianne Wiest, In Treatment Hope Davis, In Treatment Rose Byrne, Damages Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama William Shatner, Boston Legal Christian Clemenson, Boston Legal Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad William Hurt, Damages Michael Emerson, Lost John Slattery, Mad Men Outstanding Actress, Mini-series or Movie Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens Jessica Lange, Grey Gardens Shirley MacLaine, Coco Chanel Sigourney Weaver, Prayers for Bobby Chandra Wilson, »

- TheInsider

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'Gamer' Has Got Game, But These Other Movies Do Not

4 September 2009 11:00 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Contrary to popular belief, movie adaptations of popular video games haven’t been that terrible. “Double Dragon” wasn’t that great, but the rest? Yes, “Super Mario Bros.” was weird as hell, but look at the source material! Dennis Hopper ruling over a dystopian city by turning people into mushrooms isn’t a that much stranger than an 8-bit Italian plumber growing a raccoon tail and using it to fly. The “Street Fighter” movie –- the first one at least -– is one of cinema’s greatest works of camp. Fifty years from now, people will throw Uwe Boll festivals. He is our new Ed Wood. “Doom” had guns and those guns were used on monsters. “Hitman” let us see Olga Kurlyenko naked. See? It hasn’t been all that bad!

No, the problem is when movies treat video games as their subject, not their inspiration. For thirty years straight, »

- John Constantine

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Beau Bridges to Guest Star on The Closer

26 August 2009 6:09 AM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »

Earlier this week, The Closer ended its summer run.

The series won't return until December, but here's a fun casting tidbit to keep fans interested until then:

Beau Bridges will appear in one episode of the Kyra Sedgwick drama, portraying  George Andrews, a former partner of Provenza. The character comes back to help close a case that has been turned over on appeal.

TV Guide first reported this news.

Bridges was last seen as Wisteria Lane's resident handy man on the 100th episode of Desperate Housewives. He earned an Emmy nomination for the role. »

- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)

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Exclusive: Beau Bridges to Guest-Star on The Closer

25 August 2009 2:24 PM, PDT | TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide - Breaking News news »

Bummed that The Closer has wrapped up its summer season? Here's a little good news to tide you over until it returns in December.

Beau Bridges will guest-star in one episode of the TNT cop drama, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Bridges will play George Andrews, a former partner of Provenza (G.W. Bailey). Andrews returns to help close a case that has been ...

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- Adam Bryant

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Emmy predix: Steve Martin or Beau Bridges to win best guest actor in a comedy?

18 August 2009 8:45 PM, PDT | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »

The Emmy bout over best guest comedy actor is a toss-up according to our Emmy gurus Chris "Boomer" Beachum and Robert "Rob L" Licuria (Awardsheaven.net). They make brave predictions, but don't seem to stand bravely by them. (Too bad they're not clashing like mad gladiators as usual — what a gyp!) But their insights into this match-up are fascinating, proving that this comedy contest is quite dramatic in terms of suspense. Read their expanded views below, plus check out their forecasts for the following races too: best comedy actor, lead actress, supporting actor, supporting actress, directing, writing. Guest Actor In A Comedy: Boomer's Predix

(Ranked by likelihood to win)

1.) Steve Martin, "30 Rock" ("Gavin Volure")

2.) Justin Timberlake, "Saturday Night Live" ("Justin Timberlake")

3.) Beau Bridges, "Desperate Housewives" ("Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened")

4.) Alan Alda, "30 Rock" ("Mamma Mia")

5.) Jon Hamm, "30 Rock" ("The Bubble") Boomer's Commentary: For the most part, this category »

- tomoneil

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2009 Emmy Nominees

17 July 2009 8:40 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

The Emmys are once again approaching, meaning it’s time to highlight those shows that made the often-unbearable experience of TV watching worth your while, if only for a short while.

Take a look over the list of this year’s Emmy Nominees then head on down to the comment section to give your two cents.

 

The 2009 Emmy Nominees (Abridged Version):

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Drama Series:

“Big Love,” HBO

“Breaking Bad,” AMC

“Damages,” FX

“Dexter,” Showtime

“House,” Fox

“Lost,” ABC

“Mad Men,” AMC

Comedy Series:

“Entourage,” HBO

“Family Guy,” Fox

“How I Met Your Mother,” CBS

“Flight of the Conchords,” HBO

“The Office,” NBC

“30 Rock,” NBC

“Weeds,” Showtime

Actor, Drama Series:

Simon Baker, “The Mentalist”

Gabriel Byrne, “In Treatment”

Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad”

Michael C. Hall, “Dexter”

Jon Hamm, “Mad Men”

Hugh Laurie, “House”

Actress, Drama Series:

Glenn Close, “Damages”

Sally Field, “Brothers and Sisters”

Mariska Hargitay, “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit”

Holly Hunter, »

- Kofi Outlaw

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Justin Timberlake Owns The Emmy Awards

16 July 2009 11:00 AM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »

In the past year, Justin Timberlake has become as well known as a comedic foil to "Saturday Night Live" cast member Andy Samberg as he is for being a singer. (There's also his ever expanding golf empire.) He's snagging plenty of recognition, as he found out this morning that he has been nominated for two Emmy Awards.

His first nomination comes in the Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics category for his Samberg collaboration "Motherlover." Timberlake already has one of these under his belt for his performance of the viral smash "D--- In a Box," which also co-starred Samberg. He's got some stiff competition, including songs from "Flight of the Conchords" and "A Colbert Christmas." He'll even be competing against himself — he's got a second nomination in this category for his contribution to the song "I Love Sports" from the Espy Awards.

But it's no surprise that Timberlake would be getting music-related award nominations (after all, »

- Kyle Anderson

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Michael Muhney of "The Young and the Restless" on Playing Heteroflexible, Machiavellian and More!

8 July 2009 10:09 PM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »

It's not often one hears the world of daytime soap operas compared to the writing of Shakespeare, but that's exactly what Michael Muhney thought when Maria Bell, showrunner for The Young and the Restless, described what Muhney's character would get up to should Muhney decide to join the show.

The Veronica Mars alum did decide to take the part and in doing so, landed square in the middle of what has become an explosion of queer characters on daytime television. In addition to the ground-breaking Luke and Noah on As the World Turns, there is the blossoming relationship between Kyle and Fish on One Life to Live, the return of Phillip Chancellor to The Young and the Restless where gay attorney Rafe Torres had already taken up residence, and numerous other secondary gay characters scattered across the daytime landscape. 

But Muhney's Y&R character, Adam Wilson, might be involved in »

- michael

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Beau Bridges jumps in to 'Columbus Circle'

7 July 2009 3:02 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Beau Bridges has been cast in "Columbus Circle," an indie thriller directed and co-written by George Gallo. "Circle" centers on a reclusive heiress Abigail (Selma Blair), who hasn't left her upscale Manhattan apartment building in nearly two decades. She's in contact with only two people: her building's concierge, Klandermann (Kevin Pollak), with whom she communicates via notes, and Dr. Raymond Fontaine (Bridges), a longtime family friend and her sole confidant for most of her life. Abigail is brought face-to-face with her fears when a detective (Giovanni Ribisi) shows up to investigate a homicide next door and a new couple (Amy Smart and Jason Lee) moves in to that apartment. According to The Hollywood Reporter, principal photography on »

- Adnan Tezer

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Daily news dose: Virginia Madsen joins 'Invention;' Beau Bridges boards 'Columbus Circle'

7 July 2009 12:58 PM, PDT | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »

Here is your dose of film news for July 7, 2009:

• Virginia Madsen is the latest to join Kevin Spacey, Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle in Trent Cooper's upcoming comedy "Father of Invention." The film follows a stinking rich inventor (Spacey) who goes to jail after one of his creations goes wrong. Once he's released, he runs into several struggles making up time with his family. (Variety)

• Beau Bridges has signed on to star in George Gallo's upcoming thriller "Columbus Circle," which is already shooting. Selma Blair plays an heiress who hasn't left her Manhattan apartment in nearly 20 years. The only people she speaks to are her concierge (Kevin Pollak) and a family friend (Bridges). Things start to change for her when a detective investigates a homicide next door. (THR)

• Peter Krause has boarded Daniel Barnz's "Beastly," a reimagining of "Beauty and the Beast" from CBS Films. »

- Franck Tabouring

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