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The Andy Griffith Show (Season 5) DVD Review
One of the most beloved shows in television history, The Andy Griffith Show takes its viewers back to a simpler time of small town America, apple pie, and black and white television The trademark whistling theme song is one of the most recognizable in history, and the duration of the show in syndicated reruns is unrivaled by its peers. The Andy Griffith Show follows the exploits of the small town of Mayberry and its family values, no nonsense sheriff Andy. Widowed, and father to a small boy named Opie (Ron Howard), Andy is joined in Mayberry by his sidekick Deputy Barney Fife, his relative and housekeeper Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), and a host of other eccentric characters.
Eartha Kitt Passes Away at 81
Sultry singer, actress and dancer Eartha Kitt has passed away. She was 81.
The performer and self-proclaimed "sex kitten" died Thursday of colon cancer, family friend Andrew Freedman tells the Associated Press.
Kitt was recently treated for her condition at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York, says the AP.
Health Update: Backstreet Boys’ Son Home for the Holidays
Leighanne Littrell, wife of Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell, talks about their son Baylee’s medical condition after the six-year-old was hospitalized last week.
"There were a lot of stories going around, a lot of wrong information on what was going on," Leighanne tells OK! magazine. "I had heard stories that his heart had hardened or people thought he had cancer, and I just didnt want it to get so blown up."
"Before being admitted, Baylee had been treated for or thought to have had strep throat, hand, foot, mouth disease and erythema multiforme. After receiving a biopsy, blood tests, an EKG and 2 echocardiograms, Baylee was finally diagnosed with A-Typical Kawasaki Disease," Brian had blogged about his son’s condition.
Jennifer Hudson Making Concert Return
ET has the details…
Jennifer Hudson is set to take part in a concert that might become her first live performance since the murders of her mother, bother and nephew.
The Oscar winner will take part in a Feb. 6 concert honoring Neil Diamond, and the star-studded event will also feature performances by Coldplay, Josh Groban, Foo Fighters, Tim McGraw and others.
Two weeks ago, the Associated Press said Jennifer was set to begin filming her music video for If This Isnt Love.
Rihanna Headlining Pre-Super Bowl Bash
ET has the details…
Rihanna is set to headline a musical extravaganza airing on TV just days before the Super Bowl — and joining her on the bill is a band whose star bassist recently welcomed a baby boy!
The NFL Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash, featuring performances by Rihanna, Fall Out Boy (with proud papa Pete Wentz) and Lifehouse, airs live on VH1 Thursday, January 29 at 9 p.m. EST.
Jerry OConnell will host the star-studded concert.
New Video: Harry Connick Jr. Spreads Holiday Cheer
ET is exclusively with Harry Connick Jr. as he performs songs from his new Christmas album.
The concert, for AOL, took place at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in the Bronx — where Harry first performed in NYC.
Harry’s new collection of holiday tunes, What a Night! A Christmas Album, is in stores now.
John Mayer Spreads Holiday Cheer
John Mayer is getting in the spirit of the holidays!
The 31-year-old musician appeared and performed at 95.5 WPLJ-FM’s 17th Annual benefit concert and fundraising auction at Blythedale Children’s Hospital Monday in Valhalla, NY.
John reportedly performed a rendition of "Stand By Me" onstage with fellow musician, Rob Thomas.
Carrie Underwood’s No. 1
Carrie Underwood takes first prize!
The former "American Idol" winner took top honors when CMT announced its list of top videos today. Her "Just a Dream" placed No. 1 when the country music channel compiled its list of the year’s best country music videos.
"Carrie’s videos have always made a splash, and ‘Just a Dream’ is truly deserving of our chart-topping status for the year," says Jay Frank, SVP of Music Strategy for CMT. "Our audience consistently told us how much they loved it through streams, online voting, message board comments and more."
Health Update on Backstreet Boy’s Son
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell is revealing more information about his son Baylee’s medical condition after the six-year-old was hospitalized last week.
In a personal blog post, Brian writes that Baylee was released from a hospital in Atlanta, GA on Saturday.
"Before being admitted, Baylee had been treated for or thought to have had strep throat, hand, foot, mouth disease and erythema multiforme. After receiving a biopsy, blood tests, an EKG and 2 echocardiograms, Baylee was finally diagnosed with A-Typical Kawasaki Disease," Brian writes.
Clay Aiken: Birth of Son Most Important Event of 2008
Pop star Clay Aiken reflects on why having his son was the most eventful thing to happen to him during the past year.
"At the end of the day, Parker is the most important thing of the year, and of my life, without question," Aiken, 30, tells People magazine. "Having a son and that type of responsibility is obviously going to be something that I remember forever."
Aiken, who shot to fame after finishing as a runner-up on "American Idol"’s second season in 2003, also generated much publicity this year when he confirmed he is gay in a September interview with People. That announcement followed the Aug. 8 birth of his first child, Parker, with his best friend, music producer Jaymes Foster, 50.
Rihanna to Sing at Presidential Ball
ET has the details…
Rihanna is set to perform at a presidential inauguration ball!
We are thrilled to have Rihannas participation in the inauguration charity ball, says Feeding America president and CEO Vicki Escarra.
All proceeds from the invitation-only, Jan. 20 event, thrown by the Recording Industry Association of America, will go directly to Feeding America, the nations largest hunger-relief organization.
Miley Cyrus Plans New Year’s Eve Surprise
ET has the details…
Miley Cyrus and MTV are teaming up for a big New Year’s Eve special.
"FNMTV Presents: A Miley-Sized Surprise… New Year’s Eve 2009" will feature live performances from Miley, who will surprise one lucky fan by hosting the show from his or her home!
The special will air live on MTV on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 8-9:30 p.m. Eastern, with an encore presentation at 10:30 p.m. Eastern, featuring a live countdown from Times Square.
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