July 2012 Archives - Channel Guide Magazine

“Beverly Hills Nannies” star Kristin Lancione talks about life in the spotlight

July 26, 2012 Channel Guide Staff 7

Three weeks ago, Kristin Lancione was like most of the world. You know, those of us who go about our daily lives without being the star of our own TV show. But that changed July 11 when Beverly Hills Nannies premiered on ABC Family. Lancione conceived the show as a behind-the-scenes look at those who help well-heeled 90210 families take care of their children. Since it’s been on the air, Lancione has received a lot more attention than she was used to, not to mention a heckuva lot more Twitter followers. She dropped some tasty morsels about what sort of […]

2012 Summer Olympics preview from “Channel Guide Magazine”

July 16, 2012 Ryan Berenz Comments Off

The Olympic cauldron burns bright in London July 27-Aug. 12, as the opening ceremony marks the beginning of the Summer Olympic Games. Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) is the creative force behind the lavish Shakespeare-inspired “Isles of Wonder” ceremony, highlighted by Queen Elizabeth II officially opening the Games. Aside from the enormity of the spectacle, the stories are what hold our interest for 17 days, and there’s no shortage of intrigue for U.S. athletes in these Games. Will track stars Lolo Jones, Tyson Gay, Brittney Reese and Allyson Felix rebound from disappointment in Beijing? Will Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas, […]

A look at Olympic events then, now and in the future

July 10, 2012 Channel Guide Staff Comments Off

Download a FREE Olympic TV viewers guide with schedules, athlete profiles, facts and more. The Olympics are now in their third century. In that time, the spirit of the Games hasn’t much changed — seemingly everywhere, people have followed them and been swept up in the euphoria of it all — but the events that are part of it have changed and evolved with the times. Some have enjoyed a brief moment in the spotlight never to be seen again, either officially or as demonstration events; others have dropped off the program and found their way back on it again. […]

“American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe brings his “Opening Act” to E!

July 5, 2012 Channel Guide Staff Comments Off

Never let it be said that Nigel Lythgoe is lazy. The coproducer of American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance has a new series premiering on E! this month, and once again, it gives unknowns a shot at the big time. Only this time, there are no auditions, and there’s no competition. Opening Act — premiering on E! Monday, July 9 at 10pm ET/PT — has the Internet as its starting point. Trolling for the best talent they can find, Lythgoe and his team track down the lucky, unknowing hopefuls and ambush them with the opportunity of a […]

“Political Animals” brings Sigourney Weaver to TV

June 28, 2012 Channel Guide Staff Comments Off

Sigourney Weaver never wanted to do TV. Not because she was being a snob, mind you — although after having thrived in the film world for more than 30 years, including her iconic stint as Ellen Ripley in the Alien movies, she certainly would have had the right. It was more of a timing issue, with her busy cinematic career (five films last year, three this year) not leaving her much of a chance to keep up with what was happening on the small screen. Then came Political Animals. “Sometimes the universe brings you something you should have been looking […]

Paula’s oldest boy, Jamie Deen, invites you “Home For Dinner” Saturdays on Food Network

June 15, 2012 Lori Acken 7

As the son of Southern cooking’s grande dame Paula Deen — and now her partner in the iconic Savannah eatery The Lady & Sons — Jamie Deen knows all about good food. So when it came time to ask for his now-wife Brooke’s hand in marriage, Deen went to his kitchen and whipped up … egg salad. “Egg salad is her favorite thing to eat on,” Deen — now dad to sons Matthew, 1, and Jack, 5 — laughs. “People know my family’s history — and I’ve been so fortunate to travel and eat everywhere — but I made egg […]