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Giuliana & Bill Rancic to Host New NBC Dating Series READY FOR LOVE
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 19, 2012


NBC announced today that its new relationship show, READY FOR LOVE, an innovative series that brings the age old art of matchmaking to the modern age, will premiere in Winter 2012-13.

STAGE TUBE: SMASH's Movie Star Gets Told Off Next Week!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2012


Next week on SMASH, Karen (Katharine McPhee) finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman)- but can Rebecca be trusted? What will Karen's ascent mean to her relationship with Dev (Raza Jaffrey)? And will Rebecca drive Derek (Jack Davenport) insane? Eileen (Anjelica Huston) introduces new beau Nick (guest star Thorsten Kaye) to ex-husband Jerry (guest star Michael Cristofer), while Julia (Debra Messing) panics when her son Leo (Emory Cohen) goes missing. Check out a scene from the episode below, in wihich Derek gives Rebecca a piece of his mind.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of SMASH's 'Publicity' Episode!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2012


Next week on SMASH, Karen (Katharine McPhee) finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman)- but can Rebecca be trusted? What will Karen's ascent mean to her relationship with Dev (Raza Jaffrey)? And will Rebecca drive Derek (Jack Davenport) insane? Eileen (Anjelica Huston) introduces new beau Nick (guest star Thorsten Kaye) to ex-husband Jerry (guest star Michael Cristofer), while Julia (Debra Messing) panics when her son Leo (Emory Cohen) goes missing. Check out a sneak peek of the eppisode below!

STAGE TUBE: Miss SMASH's 'The Movie Star?' Watch It Here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2012


Last night on SMASH, 'Bombshell' was turned upside-down by the arrival of movie star Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman). Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) were drawn into an uneasy alliance against their new rival -- but could they overcome their history? The romance between Tom (Christian Borle) and Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) heated up, while Julia (Debra Messing) and Frank (Brian d'Arcy James) had to put aside their differences to address a family crisis. Miss the episode? Catch up below!

New Music From Tonight's SMASH Now Available on iTunes
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2012


The new featured song from tonight's episode of NBC's musical drama series SMASH (Mondays, 10-11 p.m. ET), is now available from NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records on the iTunes store at http://www.itunes.com/NBCSmash.

Photo Flash: Uma Thurman Channels Marilyn on Tonight's SMASH
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2012


On tonight's episode of SMASH entitled 'The Movie Star', 'Bombshell' is turned upside-down by the arrival of movie star Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman). Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) are drawn into an uneasy alliance against their new rival -- but can they overcome their history? The romance between Tom (Christian Borle) and Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) heats up, while Julia (Debra Messing) and Frank (Brian d'Arcy James) must put aside their differences to address a family crisis. The episode airs Monday, April 16 at 10:00 pm/ET on the NBC network.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek- Uma Thurman Sings on Next Week's SMASH!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2012


Next week on SMASH, 'Bombshell' is turned upside-down by the arrival of movie star Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman). Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) are drawn into an uneasy alliance against their new rival -- but can they overcome their history? The romance between Tom (Christian Borle) and Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) heats up, while Julia (Debra Messing) and Frank (Brian d'Arcy James) must put aside their differences to address a family crisis. Check out a sneak peek of Thurman's big musical number below!

Music From 4/9 SMASH Episode Now Available on iTunes
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 10, 2012


The new featured song from last night's episode of NBC‘s musical drama series SMASH (Mondays, 10-11 p.m. ET), is now available from NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records on the iTunes store at http://www.itunes.com/NBCSmash.

STAGE TUBE: Christian Borle Performs on SMASH; Full 'Don't Say Yes' Number!
by Stage Tube - Apr 10, 2012


This week on SMASH, Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) celebrated their anniversary with a ritual and faced some hard truths about what show business can do to relationships. Check out Christian Borle (Tom) performing the full number, 'Don't Say Yes,' from the Marilyn musical in last night's show!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of SMASH's 'The Movie Star' Episode
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2012


Next week on SMASH, 'Bombshell' is turned upside-down by the arrival of movie star Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman). Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) are drawn into an uneasy alliance against their new rival -- but can they overcome their history? The romance between Tom (Christian Borle) and Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) heats up, while Julia (Debra Messing) and Frank (Brian D'Arcy James) must put aside their differences to address a family crisis. Check out a preview below!

STAGE TUBE: Miss SMASH's 'The Understudy?' Watch It Here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2012


Last night on SMASH, the show landed a star, the mercurial Rebecca Duvall (guest star Uma Thurman), but Eileen (Anjelica Huston) was thrown into a panic when Rebecca got stuck in Cuba. Derek (Jack Davenport) put Karen (Katharine McPhee) in as understudy, but she had to learn to perform under extreme pressure as he threatened to break her will. Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) celebrated their anniversary with a ritual - and face some hard truths about what show business can do to relationships. Miss the episode? Catch up below!

Photo Flash: First Look - SMASH's 'Understudy' Episode
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2012


On the April 9th episode of NBC's musical drama series SMASH entitled 'Understudy', the show has landed a star, the mercurial Rebecca Duvall (guest star Uma Thurman), but Eileen (Anjelica Huston) is thrown into a panic when Rebecca gets stuck in Cuba.

SMASH Season 2 to Trace Second New Musical & BOMBSHELL; Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2012


While NBC's SMASH is still in the midst on Season One, buzz has already been circulating that the team is looking to bring 'Bombshell,' the musical within the series, to the Broadway stage. According to the LA Times, bringing the Marilyn musical to the Great White Way is not a current priority.

STAGE TUBE: Christian Borle Performs on Next Week's SMASH!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2012


Next week on SMASH, the show has landed a star, the mercurial Rebecca Duvall (guest star Uma Thurman), but Eileen (Anjelica Huston) is thrown into a panic when Rebecca gets stuck in Cuba. Derek (Jack Davenport) puts Karen (Katharine McPhee) in as understudy, but she must learn to perform under extreme pressure as he threatens to break her will. Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) celebrate their anniversary with a ritual - and face some hard truths about what show business can do to relationships. Check out a sneak peek of Christian Borle (Tom) performing in the upcoming episode below!

Showtime's HOMELAND Among Winners of 71st Annual Peabody Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2012


Thirty-eight recipients of the 71st Annual Peabody Awards were announced today by the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The winners, chosen by the Peabody board as the best in electronic media for the year 2011, were named in a ceremony in the Peabody Gallery on the University of Georgia Campus.

FOX Invites HOUSE Fans to Take Part in Final Chapter of the Series
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2012


HOUSE fans, here's your chance to take part in the Final Chapter of the series! Fans can submit original content which could be chosen to be included in the one-hour retrospective special, airing Monday, May 21.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Uma Thurman on Next Week's SMASH!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2012


Next week on SMASH, the show has landed a star, the mercurial Rebecca Duvall (guest star Uma Thurman), but Eileen (Anjelica Huston) is thrown into a panic when Rebecca gets stuck in Cuba. Derek (Jack Davenport) puts Karen (Katharine McPhee) in as understudy, but she must learn to perform under extreme pressure as he threatens to break her will. Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) celebrate their anniversary with a ritual - and face some hard truths about what show business can do to relationships. Check out a sneak peek below!

STAGE TUBE: Miss SMASH's 'Hell on Earth?' Watch It Here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2012


Last night on SMASH, The team began their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen (Anjelica Huston) charged Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical. Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) found themselves in competition again -- this time for an orange juice commercial. Relationship troubles were abound, as Frank (Brian d'Arcy James) made an unwelcome discovery. Miss the epiosde? Catch up below!

SMASH Soundtrack to Be Released May 1
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 2, 2012


BC and Columbia Records announced that the soundtrack from the first season of NBC's musical hit SMASH (Mondays, 10-11 p.m. ET) will be released on May 1.

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