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Random Musings: Michael Ausiello, Justin Hartley and GIRLFRIENDS
Rather than shamelessly copy and paste all of Michael Ausiello’s intern’s hard work, this TV Addict thought he’d take the classier approach and let my fellow TV Addicts know that all you have to do in order to find out when your favorite shows are returning is to click here.
And finally, in sadder news. After eight seasons, the CW officially cancelled its longest running sitcom GIRLFRIENDS. When asked to comment, the show’s small yet vocal group of fans had this to say, “Yes we’re still on...
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Some of Scott Sartiano’s Best Girlfriends Are Asian
Original at New York Magazine
• Mon, Aug 25
USA - Scott’s had a well documented relationship with half Cuban Jamie Lynn Sigler. In a headline grabbing incident, Christian Curry threw Scott through a plate ...
Actress Shows Off Golden Globe
Original at TMZ.com
• Mon, Aug 25
By TMZ Staff We don't even really know who this chick is -- but Golden Brooks, star of the now defunct "Girlfriends," found one way to stay relevant outside Foxtail last night. Is it deliberate?... Permalink.
Quiz - Lesbian TV Trivia
Original at AfterEllen.com
• Fri, Aug 22
- I have been totallly infactuated with Persia White since the start of 'Girlfriends' and I did used to watch the show every week, until about 50 seasons ago ...
20 years after "Cosby," black shows target the working class
Original at Denver Post
• Thu, Aug 14
CO - Aug 14, 2008 The CW series "Girlfriends," which ran for eight seasons, centered on the upper-middle-class Joan but also featured Maya, whose background and mannerisms ...
<b>JILL</b> SCOTT is the FUTURE and the NOW of Black Music
Original at blogs.theroot.com
• Tue, Aug 12
By Keith Josef Adkins Jill was about to "blow up". I liked her instantly [and dare I say I had a crush. it was all about that smile]. A few years ago, she was cast in an episode I wrote for Girlfriends and of course a brother ran over to her [mostly to show ...
Preseason Football Rates for NBC Sunday
Original at Zap2it.com
• Mon, Aug 4
By editorial@zap2it.com Repeats of "The Game" and "Girlfriends" finished the night for The CW. NBC's football ratings dipped a little to 4.4/8 at 10 pm, but that was still good enough to keep the top spot. A "Cold Case" repeat on CBS scored a 3.9/7, ...
Cheerless leaders terrorize Texas
Original at SouthCoastToday.com
• Sat, Aug 2
MA - Aug 2, 2008 Joan faces a rough reception on "Girlfriends" (9:30 pm, CW, r, TV-PG,L) ... A new look at an 8-year-old cop killing on "Cold Case" (10 pm, CBS, r, ...
<b>UPN</b> to air a final episode of <b>Girlfriends</b> this fall
Original at Good Media
• Mon, Jul 28
By Good Media World UPN is planning to air a final episode of Girlfriends this fall. Network executives felt an obligation to the long running show and its fans. All details of the final shoot have not been worked out, but it will provide fans with a much ...
Dina Lohan, Mother Of The Century: 'Hef's Girlfriends Are Very Pretty.'
Original at Defamer
• Mon, Jul 14
By Molly Friedman 1) How To Cure Pre-Teen Son’s Boredom: Place Silicone Breasts Directly In Front Of Child’s Face! While Ali burns eardrums away in the recording studio, Dina finds herself in a horrifying place: alone with Cody, the one kid she has nothing in common with. And Cody was bored, as many a boring p...
What to TiVo: Sunday
Original at BuzzSugar
• Sat, Jul 5
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By BuzzSugar Million Dollar Password and has repeats of Cold Case and Numb3rs; ABC has repeats of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Desperate Housewives; The CW has repeats of Everybody Hates Chris, Aliens in America, The Game, and Girlfriends ...
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CBS Takes Back Sunday
Original at Zap2it.com
• Mon, Jun 23
By editorial@zap2it.com The CW went with "The Game" and "Girlfriends." A second hour of "Dateline," 6.1/10, gave NBC sole possession of first place at 10 pm "The Unit" delivered a 4.6/8 for CBS, while "Desperate Housewives" posted a 2.1/4 for ABC. ...
Red Shea one of Canada’s top guitar pickers
Original at Georgina Advocate
• Fri, Jun 13
Canada - She was in a vocal trio, the Girlfriends that performed on the TV show Music Hop in the late ’60s at the same time as Mr. Shea performed on the show. ...
Girlfriends to the End
Original at Bossip
• Tue, Apr 8
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By skyobercam In addition, [it is alleged that] The CW refuses to honor the contracts of the principal cast members and does not intend to pay the actors for the nine episodes that will not be taped. (more…) Posted by Bossip Staff Word is there will be no season finale episode for “Girlfriends”, and the cas...
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CW is just wrong...on so many levels!
Original at .::The Pop Culture Junkie::.
• Mon, Mar 31
• 3 related articles
By Melody Looks like the CW will let "Girlfriends" end without a decent farewell. According to my boy Jawn Murray over at BV, the suits at the network made an offer to return for a "retrospective" episode that would feature recaps of the previous shows and cast members reflecting on those shows. The ca...
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DVD Review: Girlfriends – The Third Season - Monsters and Critics.com
Original at Monsters and Critics.com
• Mon, Feb 25
DVD Review: Girlfriends – The Third Season - makes girlfriends appealing television viewing. Executive producer Kelsey Grammer and creator Mara Brock Akil together with the cast Tracee Ellis Ross, ...
Movie Review: Girlfriends - The Third Season - Blogger News Network
Original at Blogger News Network
• Sat, Feb 23
Movie Review: Girlfriends - The Third Season - Feb 23, 2008 Girlfriends is a show about four women living in Los Angeles. There’s William the obligatory male character, Joan the driven lawyer, Maya her law assistant, ...
TV show Girlfriends comes to an end - The South Florida Times
Original at The Broward Times
• Fri, Feb 22
TV show Girlfriends comes to an end The South Florida Times, FL - Feb 22, 2008 Girlfriends is more than just a TV show. It’s my reflection, in a way, that Friends could never have been. I even liken myself to Joan Clayton, ...
DVD Review: Girlfriends: The Third Season
Original at Blogcritics
• Fri, Feb 22
By Rebecca Wright Joan Clayton (Tracee Ellis Ross) is a successful lawyer, and her secretary, Maya Denise Wilkes (Golden Brooks), is also her best friend. Lynn Ann Searcy (Persia White), a friend of Joan's since...
'GIRLFRIENDS' CREATOR SAYS SHOW MADE HISTORY: Mara Brock Akil ...
Original at Eurweb.com
• Tue, Feb 19
• 18 related articles
Girlfriends" creator and executive producer Mara Brock Akil has released a statement expressing appreciation for the sitcom's historic eight-season run, which was the longest-running live-action comedy on network TV when it was ...
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Good 'Knight' for NBC Sunday
Original at Zap2it.com
• Mon, Feb 18
By editorial@zap2it.com The CW finished its night with reruns of "Girlfriends" and "The Game." At 10 pm, "Knight Rider" delivered a 7.3/12 (and a healthy 5.1 adults 18-49 rating) for NBC. ABC's "Brothers & Sisters" posted a 5.7/9, while the debut of a ...
TV Hot Spot: News
Original at TV Hot Spot
• Fri, Feb 15
By Tv Hot Spot Host CW Returns With Original Episodes! Post by: Sal Source: Zap2It The CW may be saying goodbye to "Girlfriends", "WWE SmackDown!" and "CW Now," but several of its shows will return with all-new episodes now that the Writers' Strike has ended.
DVD Review: Girlfriends: The Third Season - PS3Center.net
Original at PS3Center.net
• Fri, Feb 15
DVD Review: Girlfriends: The Third Season Canada - Feb 15, 2008 A lot of the discussion in this featurette is on the relationship between Toni and Todd. Girlfriends: The Third Season on DVD is a very nice set for fans as ...
The CW Comedy `Girlfriends' Ending
Original at Examiner.com
• Thu, Feb 14
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The CW's Monday night comedy series "Girlfriends," the longest-running live action comedy on network television, is ending after eight seasons, the show's creator announced on Thursday.
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TV alert: NAACP Image Awards
Original at AfterEllen.com
• Thu, Feb 14
By scribegrrrl America Ferrera (Ugly Betty) Golden Brooks (Girlfriends) Tia Mowry (The Game) Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris) Tracee Ellis Ross (Girlfriends) Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Audra McDonald (Private Practice) Chandra Wilson (Grey's Anatomy)
Death of a sitcom
Original at insidesocal.com
• Thu, Feb 14
This past Monday, The CW’s sitcom “Girlfriends” quietly passed into that good night, airing two barely-seen episodes that, given that the network isn’t bringing the show back even though the writers strike is over, served as the show’s swan song. This received scant attention, though M...
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Random Musings: Michael Ausiello, Justin Hartley and GIRLFRIENDS
Original at the TV addict
• Wed, Feb 13
By theTVaddict Rather than shamelessly copy and paste all of Michael Ausiello’s intern’s hard work, this TV Addict thought he’d take the classier approach and let my fellow TV Addicts know that all you have to do in order to find out when your favorite shows are returning is to click here. And finally, in sadder news. After eight seasons, the CW officially cancelled its longest running sitcom GIRLFRIENDS. When asked to comment, the show’s small yet vocal group of fans had this to say, “Yes we’re still on the air!” Rather than shamelessly copy and paste all of Michael Ausiello’s intern’s hard work, this TV Addict thought he’d take the classier approach and let my fellow TV Addicts know that all you have to do in order to find out when your favorite shows are retu... [read the full post]
Is that it... Girlfriends Canceled??
Original at .::The Pop Culture Junkie::.
• Tue, Feb 12
By Melody No official statement from the network, however according to the CW website, the new mid- season line up has Girlfriends moving back to Sundays along with Everybody Hates Chris and The Game. Below is the new line up for Sundays, so I sure hope this is all hear say and not gospel because the 2 ep...
CW Unveils Post-Strike Plans
Original at Television Week
• Mon, Feb 11
As the writers strike informally winds down, episode orders are flying off the shelf for the remainder of this season and the 2008-09 season, as writers, actors and crew prepare to produce any episodes for the shortened 2007-08 season and then likely work straight through the summer rea...
Hottie Bracket, Round Two: The Women Advance!Original at blogs.trb.com
• Mon, Feb 11
Round One was brutal -- we've already seen entire show casts eliminated from competition. Where, oh where, were the fans of Girlfriends and The Game? Only Tasha Mack and Kelly Pitts came even close to putting up a fight - and to be honest, we thought Tasha would have Claire Tolchuck for lunch....
HDTV Listings for February 11, 2008
Original at Engadget HD
• Mon, Feb 11
By Richard Lawler ABC (720p) drops in new episodes of Notes from the Underbelly and October Road starting at 9:30 p.m. NBC (1080i) has an extended American Gladiators at 8 p.m. Fox (720p) brings a new Prison Break at 8 p.m. followed by a new Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles CW (1080i) presents two new episod...
Jenny’s TV Guide: Monday February 11
Original at the TV addict
• Mon, Feb 11
By theTVaddict Monday marks a new episode of Girlfriends followed by the season finale on the CW starting at 9/8c. In the first ep, Lynn gets upset that her record label is pushing back the release date of her album; Monica decides she does not want to know the sex of her baby, but William accidentally text me...
Sneak Peek: Chrisette Michele on GirlfriendsOriginal at .::The Pop Culture Junkie::.
• Wed, Feb 6
• 11 related articles
By Melody Thank heavens! New episodes have arrived on The CW Mondays with the return of Girlfriends and The Game. Next week [2/11], Chrisette Michele will make her sitcom debut with a part on Girlfriends. Tracee Ellis Ross directed the episode written by Michele Marburger and Kevin Marburger.
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What's On Tonight: Prison Break, Kyle XY, Welcome to the Captain
Original at TV Squad
• Mon, Feb 4
By Bob Sassone Filed under: Programming, What To Watch TonightAt 8, ABC has a new Dance War, followed by new episodes of Notes From The Underbelly and October Road. FOX has a new Prison Break at 8, then a new Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. NBC has new episodes of American Gladiators and Deal or No D...
CHRISETTE MICHELE TO GUEST STAR ON GIRLFRIENDS
Original at HOOPLA.COM
• Mon, Feb 4
• 11 related articles
By Chi-Chi The Tracee Ellis Ross-directed episode, "What's Black-A-Lacking?" showcases Chrisette singing with piano assistance. The Chrisette Michele episode airs Monday February 11th at 9:00 PM E.T. Chrisette Michele and Persia White in "What's Black-A-Lacking?" Girlfriends episode
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'Prison Break' is running out of episodes
Original at Star-Telegram.com
• Mon, Feb 4
Tonight, CBS launches a new sitcom, Welcome to the Captain, and returns the long-absent The New Adventures of Old Christine to the schedule. I review both on Page 1E. Elsewhere, Fox has an all-new scripted lineup, the CW has new episodes of Girlfriends and The Game, nonfiction programming...
Jill Marie Jones Speaks on Toni Childs
Original at .::The Pop Culture Junkie::.
• Wed, Jan 23
• 1 related articles
By Melody With Girlfriends firmly in her past, Jill Marie Jones chats with Essence.com about her current projects and much talked about departure from the hit show that made her a household name, or well at least her character Toni Childs was…
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Jill Marie Jones Clears Up 'Girlfriends' Drama
Original at That Grape Juice
• Tue, Jan 22
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By Sam Jill Marie Jones, famed for her role as Toni Childs in CW sitcom 'Girlfriends', has finally spoken out the true reason behind her departure from the popular show in an interview with Essence. It marks the first time the actress has ...
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Monday Dec 24 09:00PM Girlfriends (Where Did Lynn-digo?)
Original at The CW Episode Guide
• Thu, Dec 20
When Lynn (Persia White) meets Xander (guest star Quddus Phillipe), a cute student at UCLA, he asks her to perform at a rally raising awareness to save the environment. But when Lynn's manager gets her a gig at the House of Blues for the same day, she must decide where she will perform. Meanwhi...
Akil has a game plan for CW's 'Girlfriends'
Original at Charleston Post Courier
• Thu, Dec 13
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LOS ANGELES — At a time when black sitcoms are losing their luster, the eighth season of "Girlfriends" is worth noting. The CW comedy about three close-knit LA gal pals is the longest-running live-action comedy currently airing on prime ...
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Whether or not 'Girlfriends' gets a ninth season, Mara Brock Akil ... - International Herald Tribune
Original at International Herald Tribune
• Thu, Dec 13
Whether or not 'Girlfriends' gets a ninth season, Mara Brock Akil ... France - Akil and the writers even wrote a final episode that tied everything together, including the lovelorn Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) getting a marriage proposal. ...
The Case for Two TVs in One Living Room [Why Two TVs Per Room]
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Nov 27
By Brian Lam If you're upgrading your TV, you might wonder what to do with the old one. Girlfriends and traditionalists will say get rid of it or kick it to another room in the house. But I say keep it set up next to your new one, side by side. Screw picture in picture, this is picture AND picture. One set can casua...
Dramatic Twists and Turns Coming Up on Eighth Season of 'Girlfriends'
Original at BuddyTV
• Mon, Sep 24
Season 8 of the amazingly durable Girlfriends on The CW takes off next Monday, October 1 at 9pm. Creator Mara Brock Akil unleashed some major opening spoilers to Entertainment Weekly a few weeks ago.... (This is an excerpt only! ...
Will Girlfriends have Toni Again?
Original at .::The Pop Culture Junkie::.
• Tue, Aug 21
By Melody With Girlfriends returning this fall for it's eight and final season [October 1st] everyone is wondering if Jill Marie Jones will reprise her role as Toni Childs. So Jawn Murray asked the best person, executive producer Mara Brock Akil that exact question...
Life After Girlfriends - Jill Marie Jones in REDRUM
Original at The BV Entertainment Newswire Blog
• Wed, May 30
By Wilson Morales s: While CW's Girlfriends lives on see a 8th season nexy year, one of its former star is quietly racking up on her new venture. Jill Maries Jones, who played Toni Childs and left the show in 2005, hasn't been seen ...
What The CW's Girlfriends Needs Next Year
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, May 17
By Matthew Milam By now you have probably heard that The CW has renewed the Tracee Ellis Ross-Persia White-Golden Brooks sitcom about three (previously four) African-American women in California for an eighth season. Given that the May 7 season finale could have passed for a series finale, there would h...
'Girlfriends' faces a choice ... and an end? - DetNews.com
Original at DetNews.com
• Sun, May 6
Girlfriends' faces a choice ... and an end? MI - It's fun to see Joan settle into a stable relationship," says Mara Brock Akil, 36, the creator, producer and show runner behind "Girlfriends. ...
Tracee Ellis Ross weighs prospects for 'Girlfriends' future - Los Angeles Daily News
Original at Los Angeles Daily News
• Thu, May 3
Tracee Ellis Ross weighs prospects for 'Girlfriends' future CA - Girlfriends" ends its seventh season with an hour-long cliffhanger Monday night ---- as Tracee Ellis Ross' Joan character must weigh a marriage proposal. ...
Finale fest - DetNews.com
Original at DetNews.com
• Wed, May 2
Finale fest MI - Girlfriends" (9 pm Monday, The CW, Channel 50): The one-hour finale places Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) in a love triangle. Whom will she choose? ...
Glaring Omissions: "I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO TO FIND ALEC BALDWIN'S LAWYER EX GIRLFRIENDS NAME"
Original at Gawker
• Fri, Apr 27
Ok - I read this 3 times, maybe I'm retarded, but did you confuse the pronouns in this or is Tony Bennett's Daughter Antonia a MAN? "Tony Bennett's daughter Antonia got yelled at by Lindsay Lohan's driver after he hit her car. The worst of it? "He had no idea who Antonia was," says her rep. [Page S...
Bossip.com Gossip for the Hardcore: Henny Without Any Coke
Original at Bossip
• Tue, Apr 10
Girlfriends" Cast Honored: Golden Brooks, Tracee Ellis Ross and Persia White We Broke it Here First! Bobby Valentino Interview Gay BOSSIP BLOGROLL Thursday, October 19, 2006 "Girlfriends" Cast Honored: Golden Brooks, Tracee Ellis Ross and Persia White Posted by Bossip Staff