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Reality TV

CMT goes behind the scenes with “Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders”

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide I an currently a Washington Redskins fan who grew up rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, so suffice it to say I have been conditioned for the past 35-plus years to despise the Dallas Cowboys. So how is it possible that I have been drawn to the cheerleading squad of my biggest sports nemesis? The answer is easy when the group is the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, arguably the most famous ensemble of their sort in all of sports. It would be easy to say it is merely based on their looks, but my infatuation with this […]

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Music

CMT to air disaster relief concert tonight

CMT and its pro-social initiative CMT One Country will air Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert, a live, commercial-free 90-minute concert special to help raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes in the South. Airing live from Nashville on CMT tonight, May 12, at 9pm ET (with a replay on HLN this Sunday, May 15, at 9pm ET), the event is expected to include performances by such artists as Alabama, Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tim […]

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Documentary

Dixie Chicks: The insult heard around the world

By Tom Comi It’s been said that time heals all wounds, but the Dixie Chicks would beg to differ with that sentiment. Eight years after lead singer Natalie Maines made controversial comments about being embarrassed to hail from the same state (Texas) as then-President George W. Bush, the group is still feeling the effects. On Saturday, March 26 at 9pm ET/PT, CMT re-airs the 2006 documentary Shut Up & Sing, which details the trio’s dramatic fall from the top of the charts. Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Robinson went from being the top-selling female group of all time to receiving […]

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Comedy

Ed Asner Follows Betty White – TCA Press Tour Day 1

By Barb Oates (Pasadena, Calif) Immediately following TV Land’s hilarious Hot in Cleveland Betty White panel was another revered TV icon – Ed Asner, who is starring in CMT’s first scripted sitcom Working Class. The series is scheduled to air on Fridays, beginning Jan. 28. Asner was quick to fill White’s shoes dishing plenty of his own candor. “Betty White’s in the building,” he muses. “Did you know that? I hope I get to touch her.” Co-star Melissa Peterman chimes back, ”You probably already have.” So begins the panel for Working Class, a series that follows single mom Carli Mitchell […]

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Movies

Five Fabulous Flicks, Plus Two

Start the weekend — and next week — right with these films airing June 5-11. All times ET June 5 Casino Royale (2006) With this film, Daniel Craig overcame the doubt and skepticism of many to become arguably the most thrilling new James Bond since Sean Connery. Playing a more human version of the quintessential superspy, Craig brings a depth and vulnerability absent from previous incarnations. Based on the original Ian Fleming story, this is an appropriate rebirth for the franchise and easily one of the best in the series. USA, 8pm ET June 6 16 Blocks (2006) In 1994 […]

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Reality TV

Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling: Second Update

Did we say Monday? We meant we post a Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling update this Tuesday. (Sorry, we’re still playing catch up.) Here’s our second update on our HHCCW fantasy league. So far, Team johnnysweeptheleg is in rough shape, having lost Frank Stallone and Tiffany. Team Mike is down only Erin Murphy, who probably should have stuck around over Nikki Ziering in Week 3 anyway. This week, the celebrities are learning how to work the crowd, as well as the hip toss, hitting the turnbuckle and the elbow smash. Well, Nikki isn’t really learning them, and that’s causing friction […]

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Reality TV

Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling: First Update

A few weeks ago we posted the results of our Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling fantasy draft, promising weekly updates and smack talk. We lied. But, in true pro wrestling fashion, just when all hope is lost, we get up off the mat, start Hulking up and … um, write some stuff. First, let’s get caught up on the action so far. In Episode 1, the contestants were split into two squads: Team Nasty (managed by “Nasty Boy” Brian Knobbs) and Team Beefcake (managed by Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake), with Dennis Rodman, Dustin Diamond, Frank Stallone, Nikki Ziering and Erin […]

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TCA

Tales From TCA: More Fun With Cable

More announcements from the cable portion of TCA: BET * Sunday Best — Premieres Oct. 2. A nationwide search for America’s next great gospel singer. The top contestants will be coached by great performers from the gospel and secular music worlds as they try to win the title, along with prizes for themselves, their churches and their communities. * Exalted! — Premieres Oct. 2. A biography series that profiles various ministers from around the country, going beyond the public image to reveal the human side of these men and women. * American Gangster 2 — Premieres Oct. 4. Second season […]