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  • Kristin Scott Thomas Named Dame by Queen Elizabeth

    Kristin Scott Thomas can add something besides actor to her already impressive resume. On Tuesday, December 30th, Queen Elizabeth named her a dame. The honor is to women what being knighted is to men.

    Kristin Scott Thomas, who is due to play the British monarch in stage play The Audience in 2015, said at first she didn’t believe the news.

    “I am thrilled, astonished and worried that I might suddenly wake up,” she said.

    Scott Thomas received an Academy Award nomination back in 1997 for her role in The English Patient.

    She wasn’t the only one on Tuesday to receive such exciting news, however. Actress Joan Collins, fashion designer Mary Quant (known for designing the mini-skirt back in the 1960s), and actress Emily Watson were all named as dames. Actor John Hurt, chemist Simon Campbell (one of the inventors of the erectile dysfunction medication Viagra), and comic actor James Corden (he will soon take over on The Late Late Show for Craig Ferguson) were all named as knights.

    All of the aforementioned honors are bestowed by the monarch, however they were chosen by committees of civil servants. Nominations came from both the public and the government.

    Knights are hereby addressed as ‘Sir,’ and then the person’s name–for example, Sir Simon Campbell. Dames are addressed as ‘Dame,’ and then their name–for example, Dame Kristin Scott Thomas.

    Congratulations to Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, Dame Joan Collins, Dame Mary Quant, and Dame Emily Watson, as well as to Sir John Hurt, Sir Simon Campbell, and Sir James Corden. May they live up to the expectations of Queen Elizabeth.

  • Trista Sutter On Jay Leno’s ‘Bachelorette’ Tale

    Trista Sutter reacted this weekend to a story Jay Leno shared with Craig Ferguson during the final episode of the Late Late Show last Friday.

    Craig Ferguson mentioned to Jay Leno how exhausting it was to entertain the many celebrity guests he met throughout the years. Leno remarked that sometimes the people he had to interview were boring.

    “The classic example is I had one of these reality stars on… Trista!” Leno recalled of the first-ever Bachelorette, who first rose to fame back in 2003. “From one of these Bachelorettes… So, I’m sitting and I’m looking at the side of her head. I couldn’t be less interested. I’ve never seen this stupid reality show–you know what it was.”

    Jay Leno continued, saying that once the interview was over, he ran into Trista Sutter in the parking lot.

    “She goes, ‘Hey, can I have a picture?’” the former Tonight Show host said. “And I go, ‘Sure, what’s your name?’”

    Trista Sutter reacted to Jay Leno’s story via Twitter.

    Trista Sutter is the author of Happily Ever After: The Life-Changing Power of a Grateful Heart.

    What do you suppose Jay Leno would have to say had he interviewed the former Bachelorette about her book? That might not have been nearly as humorous an anecdote–or it would have fallen at the very top of that ‘boring’ list–probably even higher than some of those guests he interviewed throughout the years.

  • ‘Bob Newhart Show’ Finale Honored On Craig Ferguson’s ‘The Late Late Show’ Farewell

    The Bob Newhart Show finale was honored by Craig Ferguson during his farewell to the The Late Late Show Friday.

    In a surprise twist, Bob Newhart was revealed to be Secretariat the Pantomime Horse all these years as he got Friday’s The Late Late Show finale under way in a Newhart-style ending.

    As the 52-year-old host chatted with Geoff the robot, he wondered who it might be inside the horse costume.

    “Lift up your head, let’s see who you really are,” he hollered to Secretariat, who was hanging out in his stall. As Secretariat complied and took off the head of the costume, it was revealed to be Newhart.

    “What are you doing here?” Ferguson asked.

    “Hey, guy, it’s YOUR dream,” replied the Newhart, referring to the classic final scene from his sitcom.

    Ferguson woke up from his dream in bed beside Drew Carey, wondering if the past 10 years had been a dream all along, spoofing the sitcom’s ending when Newhart woke up with Suzanne Pleshette beside him.

    Ferguson’s only guest for the evening was Tonight Show host Jay Leno.

    “Just two guys with nothing to do,” said Ferguson.

    “They may take our talk shows,” Leno added, “but they will never take our freedom!”

    Ferguson ended the show thanking his viewers.

    “The people that made this show are you,” he said. “You came to a show that was like, let’s be honest, a bit of a fixer-upper, and it kind of stayed that way.”

    The Scottish-born host, who became an American a few years back, marveled at the impact the show has had on him.

    “I think that what was more overwhelming, more than anything else in the experience of doing this show, was making a connection with a country, which I became a part of, which is astonishing to me,” he said.

    “Even in the course of this show, I became an American… officially, and particularly for my friends at the IRS, I am now a fully-fledged American. … I wanted to do this show and now we’ve done this show, and if you will indulge me in whatever I am doing now and come to whatever I do next, I’d be very grateful, because my kids are still young.”

  • Mila Kunis Credits Breastfeeding for Post-Pregnancy Shape

    Mila Kunis looks amazing for having given birth just two months ago. During a visit with Craig Ferguson on the Late, Late Show earlier this week, she credited breastfeeding with giving her back her post-pregnancy shape. Ferguson complimented the former That 70s Show star on her svelte shape.

    “Breastfeeding is a great workout,” Mila Kunis said. She looked toned and sexy in a black sleeveless dress, and admitted that she simply “eats a lot–that’s what keeps me going through the day.”

    Check out Mila Kunis’s conversation with Craig Ferguson on the Late, Late Show. Did you know that breastfeeding really can help women regain their pre-pregnancy shape? Nursing moms burn lots more calories than those who don’t nurse their babies.

    Kunis joked about the future, talking about daughter Wyatt and the teen years.

    “Not my problem. That’s Daddy’s problem,” she shared, referring, of course to her fiance and baby daddy Ashton Kutcher.

    Mila Kunis spends most of her time at home since Wyatt’s birth. Her visit to Craig Ferguson’s show was to promote her upcoming film, Jupiter Ascending. She seems to like home best these days, however. She and Ashton Kutcher spend lots of time ‘making memories’ with their baby girl.

    “Nowadays, people can’t do that. Everyone [in the household] has to have a job,” she explained, adding that Wyatt will always be by her side once she returns to work.

    In addition to Mila Kunis, Jupiter Ascending also stars Channing Tatum and Eddie Redmayne. It is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on February 6th.

    Will you be checking out Mila in her new film? Ashton Kutcher is no doubt checking her out on a daily basis–likely very pleased that breastfeeding has returned her body to its previous sexy shape.

  • The Big Bang Theory Comic Con Panel To Be Hosted By Craig Ferguson

    Comic Con is set to be invaded by the popular TV show, The Big Bang Theory, and the popular talk show host Craig Ferguson, in one popular event: The Big Bang Theory Comic Con panel.

    The Hollywood reporter broke the story yesterday, with schedule details: July 25th, 10 to 11 A.M. in Ballroom 20, (that is if you plan on going). Afterward, Ferguson is set to moderate a Game of Thrones panel.

    CBS was very excited to be coming back to Comic Con this year, claiming that the panel was “Back by popular demand!” In their announcement, they said the writers of the show are going to be ready to “share secrets behind TV’s #1 comedy, which is coming off its most climactic season yet (a first kiss! an engagement! Professor Proton became one with The Force!). Come to the panel to uncover writers’ room mysteries and learn how intimidating it was to write for Darth Vader. (Answer: Very.)”

    Other CBS shows to make an appearance at Comic Con this year will be Under The Dome, Scorpion, and Person of Interest.

    Of course, the news wouldn’t be official without an official tweet from the official The Big Bang Theory Twitter account:

    For many, the panel will most likely be seen when it hits the internet after the event. For a reminder of what last year’s comic con panel looked like, the following YouTube video is provided:

    The Big Bang Theory has been rolling in the awards and nominations lately. Just a few months ago, the 4th annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards nominated the show for Best Comedy Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy, and Best Guest Performer.

    Image via Wikimedia Commons

  • Joel McHale Addresses Hosting Rumors

    Who knew that stepping down from hosting a late night show could become trendy?

    First it was Jay Leno, then Dave Letterman and now Craig Ferguson has decided to quit his gig as a talk show host. Obviously the role has to be filled and Joel McHale is one of the names that keeps popping up as replacement. McHale, however, doesn’t think it will happen.

    “No one’s called,” said McHale during an interview. “I don’t think I could even do it with Community. I’m under contract. I don’t think legally I could.”

    McHale is referring to the clause that many television contracts include, stating that talent is prohibited from performing on a rival network’s shows, and McHale taking on Ferguson’s role would violate such a clause.

    If Community is not renewed and McHale is considered, CBS would likely receive flak for hiring another white male to serve as host. It was already under fire for hiring Steven Colbert to replace Letterman, instead of someone who would add cultural diversity to the late night lineup.

    “I thought he was so damn good at it,” McHale stated about Ferguson. “He makes gobs of money, he doesn’t have to do anything anymore. His stand-up [career] is huge. He’s world famous when it comes to his stand-up.”

    One role McHale is definitely taking on is host of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, although he recently joked about turning the opportunity down.

    Also called “Nerdprom,” the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is an event in which the journalists who cover the White House and President Obama get together.

    McHale poked fun at the event and its attendees on Twitter.

    Of course McHale isn’t backing out of this amazing opportunity. He even visited Letterman’s show Monday night to talk about his new gig.

    The annual event will take place on May 3 at the Washington Hilton.

    Image via Joel McHale, Twitter

  • Don Rickles Upcoming Fete Includes Jerry Seinfeld, David Letterman

    Don Rickles will be lauded in a comedy-filled event on May 6th at New York’s Apollo Theater by guests including Jerry Seinfeld, David Letterman, Ray Romano and more. Stand-up performances, video clips, taped tributes by those not able to attend in person, and even some personal stories shared by close friends will all be part of the tribute to the 87-year-old funny man just two days before his 88th birthday. The 90-minute event will be taped for airing on Spike TV. Called One Night Only: An All-Star Comedy Tribute to Don Rickles, fans can tune in on May 28th at 9:00 P.M. to share in the fun.

    “We’re thrilled that David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Robert De Niro and so many more will be coming out to entertain and celebrate our hero — Don Rickles,” Casey Patterson, the executive producer and executive VP of event production and talent development at Viacom Entertainment Group said. “The genius of Rickles is in the danger, nobody is safe, and what you can expect is a night of comedy from these superstars worthy of a legend. It truly will be One Night Only.”

    In addition to Seinfeld, Letterman, and Romano, additional guests for the comedy event include Brad Garrett, Robert De Niro, Jimmy Kimmel, Martin Scorsese, Tracy Morgan, Jon Stewart, Bob Newhart, and Regis Philbin. How exciting that so many of comedy’s best will be gathered together for one event. In true Rickles form, his tweeted about the upcoming event.

    Don Rickles earned two nicknames, “The Merchant of Venom” and “Mr. Warmth” for his mastery of insult comedy. He is noted for having picked on people of all ethnicities and from all walks of life. Some of his stand-up routines from decades ago would be deemed way beyond politically correct today. Rickles made his first appearance on The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson back in 1965, and wound up both guest hosting and appearing on the show more than 100 times during Carson’s reign. Even at 87, he is still active in stand-up comedy and makes frequent late night appearances on shows like the Late Show With David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

    Rickles was honored less than a year ago by New York’s Friar’s Club.

    One Night Only: An All-Star Comedy Tribute to Don Rickles will no doubt be one of the biggest comedy events of 2014. Will you be tuning in to Spike to share in the laughter?

    Image via Wikimedia Commons

  • Drew Carey and Craig Ferguson Switch Jobs for April Fools’

    Longtime pals Drew Carey and Craig Ferguson plan to play the ultimate April Fools’ Day prank by switching places.

    Ferguson will host The Price is Right on April 1 (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET), and Carey will host The Late Late Show on April 1 (12:37-1:37 AM ET). Ferguson and Carey spent nearly a decade working together on The Drew Carey Show, which aired from 1995-2004. Both of their shows airing on CBS, and having offices and studios next to each other, helps keep their friendship strong.

    On The Late Late Show’s March 17 episode, Ferguson and Carey announced their plans to switch their hosting gigs. “Hey, Craig Ferguson and I, for April Fools’, are switching jobs. He’s going to host The Price is Right and I’m gonna host The Late Late Show,” revealed Carey. “Now this is for April Fools,’ so don’t tell anyone!” Ferguson added.

    During Carey’s Late Late Show hosting stint, he’ll interview comedian Carl Reiner, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Connie Schultz, and rocker Joan Jett, who will perform her single “Any Weather” with The Blackhearts. Carey’s Price is Right announcer George Gray will join him on The Late Late Show, and  The Price is Right models Rachel Reynolds, Amber Lancaster, and Manuela ArbelĂĄez will also be included in the switch. Besides his Price is Right gig, Carey currently competes on this season of Dancing with the Stars.

    Ferguson will be in the company of great The Price is Right hosts, some of them include Bob Barker, Tom Kennedy, Carey, and Dennis James. Ferguson plans to bring his robot skeleton sidekick, Geoff Peterson, and his pantomime horse Secretariat, who will both act as models for The Price is Right. Ferguson’s Late Late Show announcer Shadoe Stevens will also be joining him.

    Ferguson already taped his soon-to-air episode of The Price is Right. Last year for April Fools’, Carey and Gray switched places with the models.

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