Who Went Home on DANCING WITH THE STARS?

After a recap show that showed what felt like four hours of footage could have been squished into one hour, the elimination episode began. I’ll admit that DANCING WITH THE STARS continues to have the same exact format for eliminations where there is a guest singer, some professional dances, random celeb/pro banter, and every two or three sets of celebrities being told they were safe or “in jeopardy.”

There was a lot of controversy having Chris Brown on the show tonight and I’ll admit that I was disappointed. His performances didn’t sway my opinion past the fact that he still needs anger management.

On with the coverage…

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GLEE: Kevin McHale Talks the Artie-Brittany-Santana Triangle

With GLEE off the air until April 19th, we know this might be a difficult time for fans. So to help pass the hiatus-induced pain, Give Me My Remote saved a few PaleyFest videos to make the wait between episodes a little easier.

Next up? Kevin McHale (Artie)!

At PaleyFest 2011, McHale talked with reporters about being clueless on the upcoming “Born This Way” episode, the Artie-Brittany-Santana triangle, not singing an individual original song, and more…

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JUSTIFIED, ARCHER Receive Season 3 Pick Ups from FX

JUSTIFIED, the FX drama starring Timothy Olyphant, currently in the middle of its second season, has received a 13-episode third season order.

A third season renewal announcement for ARCHER, FX’s animated espionage series, is expected to come shortly.

John Landgraf, President and General Manager of FX Networks, made the JUSTIFIED announcement, adding the following: “JUSTIFIED was a critically acclaimed hit series in its first season, but the show has far surpassed our expectations this season. Creatively, the show is on a roll. The performances of Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, Margo Martindale and the entire cast are extraordinary. Graham Yost and his team of writers are delivering some of the richest stories anywhere on TV and are doing a brilliant job of being true to Elmore Leonard’s original character, Raylan Givens. We couldn’t be more proud of the work everyone has done.”

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BODY OF PROOF Series Premiere Preview

The Dana Delany-led BODY OF PROOF debuts Tuesday night on ABC. Delany plays Dr. Megan Hunt, a former neurosurgeon who became a medical examiner after a car accident left her with a lack of feeling in her hands. She’s a tough woman, who alienated her family by focusing on her career…but she’s not entirely well-received by many of her coworkers, either.

Intrigued? Check out some clips from the series premiere…

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MAD MEN Season Five Pushed Back Until 2012

Fans holding out for the summer return of AMC’s MAD MEN will have to wait a little bit longer.

“AMC has officially authorized production of season 5 of MAD MEN, triggering our option with Lionsgate (MAD MEN’s production company),” the network said in a statement. “While we are getting a later start than in years past due to ongoing, key non-cast negotiations, MAD MEN will be back for a fifth season in early 2012.”

Are you okay with waiting until 2012 for season five?

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Tuesday spice! So much to watch, including an all-new PARENTHOOD, plus the premiere of Dana Delany’s brand spankin’ show.

Check out the schedule…

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 1113”
The remaining four teams square off for a wild pop challenge that involves balancing eggs, and the losing team has to leave the ranch for the week and work with a limited budget to purchase the items they’ll need most. Trainer Bob Harper takes his contestants to an inner-city school, where they energize the students with a fun workout and talk about the importance of fitness. Then all the contestants go on a huge Easter egg hunt for 5,000 eggs, including a Golden Egg that comes with a very coveted prize. And later, the players are treated to a sneak preview of the upcoming feature film “Hop.” Finally, one player reaches a milestone at the weigh-in before another contestant is sent packing.

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Tell-All”
NCIS connects a message in blood left by a murdered Navy commander to a manuscript that may contain classified military information. Carl Lumbly (ALIAS) guest stars as Navy Rear Admiral Beau Hindley.

Dancing with the Stars | 9pm on ABC
“Episode 1202a”
The first couple will be eliminated from the competition, an all new pro dance troupe of six world renowned performers will make its debut, and top-selling recording artist Chris Brown will perform two numbers.

NCIS: Los Angeles | 9pm on CBS
“The Job”
Kensi goes undercover as a thief in the hopes of uncovering the object that a world-class thief intended to steal. Victor Webster (MELROSE PLACE) guest stars as Stanley King.

SO MUCH MORE. KEEP READING…

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Dancing with the Stars Recap – Week 2

With eliminations this week, the contestants tried their best to increase their scores and most of them got into a groove. Romeo stopped complaining about looking feminine and instead went the polar opposite, constantly flirting. Even Wendy managed to bring some personality out despite her obvious dancing difficulties.

But I really dislike the fact that several teams had to rely on props this early into the competition in hopes that it would boost their appeal. The pros know that Len is not a fan of routines that depend on props, so I’m surprised they thought that was a good idea.

I’ve never been a big fan of host Brooke Burke, who took over for Samantha Harris, but she was definitely channeling her inner Elvira during this episode. Whoever dresses her should be fired. The contestants, whose interviews seemed really off, might’ve been distracted by a number of things, her outfit choice probably being one of them. And then there was the point when Brooke just blatantly cut Dmitry off — who, by the way, needs just as much help trying to portray a likable personality.

But I digress. Let’s get to the performances and break things down…

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