Can Oprah Save Leno?

Is Leno doomed forever or does Oprah have the power to save him from America? With O'Brien having departed the show on January 22nd and Leno returning in March, Leno sat down with Winfrey to tell his side of the story.

Leno discussed many behind the scenes talks with Winfrey about his departure and now return to the 'Tonight Show'. He began by saying that NBC came to him about leaving the show without notice; which surprised him since he was doing well and number one in the ratings. Conan's contact was almost up with NBC and they wanted to keep him on. He went on to say that NBC had him leave the show earlier than he was scheduled to last year and would not let him out of his contract.

NBC then offered Leno his own prime time show that would allow him to stay with the network and keep his staff. He agreed to the deal, however, once the numbers came in the show was soon canceled. Leno continued to say that NBC offered him a half hour show which would push O'Brien back to Jimmy Fallon's time slot.

"I remember asking if Conan would be fine with that and they said, he will be fine," Leno told Winfrey, "Then Conan made a public statement." The statement was that O'Brien was leaving.

During the interview Winfrey asked Leno if he has talked to O'Brien during or after the talks. Leno stated that when the talks were going on he felt it wasn't his place. Right now he feels that it's not the right time for them to talk and is going to wait for things to cool down.

MTV & Reality

As much as it pains me, I will admit that I sat through an entire episode of MTV's 'Jersey Shore' and 'Teen Moms.' After it was over I deeply regreted watching it. What pained me the most about the shows was not how annoying the people and their so called issues were, but that shows like this are popular. Have shows based on stereotypes and exploiting people become entertainment? If so what does, that say about us for watching it?

'Teen Moms' portays the lives of teenage girls who are becoming or have become moms. The show makes it seem as though being a young mother is alright. One of the girls on the show barely takes care of her child, while another girl gave her child up for adoption and continues to have unprotected sex.

On 'Jersey Shore', which looks like a cheap version of 'Real World', a group of young Itailans share a house. They drink, fight, have sex, and party the whole time. Through the show they have made an impression on people, one that many Italians in New Jersey will have to live with forever.

Though some see MTV as a source of entainment, it looks like it's becoming pathetic. All I see are people that want their fifteen minutes of fame and MTV is there saying 'Let's make it happen.'

PR's Back in NY

Ladies, it's time for Season 7 of our Thursday's must have Project Runway. Although I have to say, Lifetime busting out 'Project Runway' faster than Bravo ever did. After one season ends another one moves right into it place. Nonetheless, the cast of our favorite judges and host along with the contestants are in New York again and competing for their shot at Bryant Park.

This new season is going to bring more difficult challenges for the contestants and I feel that we are going to be hearing Tim Gunn say, "Make it work" more often. With the way that these new contestants appear to be, I think we will be seeing a different side to fashion.

I hope Nina Gracia and Micheal Kors are ready.

Coming back for it's second season is Heidi (Klum) Samuel's show 'Models of the Runway'. The show follows the models as they compete with the designers for a chance to be at Bryant Park and in a magazine.

GND minus the Twins

It seems like it was just yesterday that we were introduced to the new residences of the Playboy mansion, and now things are already changing. After living in the house for about a year Kristina and Karissa Shannon, aka The Twins, are moving out. Leaving Mr. Hefner with just one girlfriend, Crystal Harris, who he tells E! things are getting "more serious."

The girls are moving out of the house and into the legendary playmate house next door. According to Hefner the twins have exhibited a lot of interest in the promotional/work aspect of the Playboy franchise. Hefner came up with the idea and after discussing it with the Shannon twins; they all agreed that it would be best.

The 'Girls Next Door' has already been picked up for another season and will include the twins as it did before. However, in the new season Kristina and Karissa Shannon will not be referred to as girlfriends. The new season is said to focus on Hefner's growing relationship with Harris.

OC: Simon vs. Tamara

'Real Housewives of the Orange County' fans saw the drama that is brewing in California right now (as far as the series is concerned), but the latest news comes to people as no surprise. Simon Barney, husband of housewife Tamra, filed for divorce yesterday ending there 11 year marriage. The couple has three children together.

It has been obvious this season that the couple were having marital problems, especially when it came to money, Tamra's son Ryan, and housewife Vikki Gunvalson. On last nights episode Tamra Barney went looking for another house as the family tries to move to cut cost. Then towards the end of the episode she is sitting with her mother at a restaurant and begins crying then stating that her marriage is going to head towards a divorce.

With everything that viewers have seen, it seems as though Simon Barney may be the cause for things getting this far. However in the papers he filed he stated the reason for divorce was "adultery" on Tamra Barney's part and that she was "verbally abusive." Tamra Barney denied the allegations on her Facebook page and thanked her fans for their support. She will be on Bravo's 'Watch What Happens' next Thursday.

G & B: Round II

Out of all the reality shows out there 'Giuliana and Bill' has to be my number one; and I'm not just saying that because she works for E! If you read my past post, you know that I like this power couple because they works just as hard as they play. So as the second season starts tonight I am anxious to see how they balance their lifestyles and a family.

The Rancic's got married back in 2007 and have been commuting between work and their relationship ever since. Mrs. Rancic works in Los Angeles and Mr. Rancic works in Chicago, so they are really getting some flier miles. Between flying back and forth and working they somehow find a way to maintain a successful marriage. With all this they are now going to try to squeeze a baby into the picture. This season should be interesting

To see 'Giuliana and Bill' watch the Style channel tonight at 8 pm central time.

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