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Vice TV is once again expanding its “Dark Side” franchise with a new spinoff that should hit close to home for millennial audiences in particular: “Dark Side of the 2000s.”

Premiering July 18 at 10 p.m., the 10-episode season will cover aughts subjects including the radio wars between Howard Stern and Opie & Anthony, “Trl,” the rise of TMZ, Lindsay Lohan, Charlie Sheen’s “Two and a Half Men” conflict, “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” “The Bachelor,” Siegfried & Roy and men’s lifestyle magazines, or “lad mags.”

Per its official logline, “From outrageous shock jocks to record breaking reality TV, and the rise of celebrity gossip to the downward spiral of a child star, ‘Dark Side of the 2000s’ delves into the decade’s untold histories, revealing dark secrets and personal insights from the people who witnessed it all first hand.”

Mark McGrath narrates the new show, having done the lead voice work for its predecessor,...

American Idol and The Voice will return next season but Duets will not. It's been cancelled by ABC and won't be back for a second season.

With Robin Thicke, Jennifer Nettles, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend as judges, Duets ran last summer to poor ratings. The season averaged a 1.2 rating in the 18-49 demo and 4.93 million total viewers.

ABC didn't include the series on their upcoming summer or fall schedules and have removed Duets from their website. What's more, host Quddus told fans that there wouldn't be a second season all the way back in September.

On his Facebook page, he wrote "A lot of folks are asking about whether Duets is continuing into a 2nd season: the answer is unfortunately it's not."

What do you think? Did you like Duets? Are you sorry that the...

Nine weeks, a ton of performances and one winner. Unlike previous weeks of "Duets," we won't know the results until the end of the night. Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Nettles -- the only superstars still left with their amateurs -- sing a rendition of "Would I Lie To You." Despite Kelly's casual black flats, the performance was still spicy and I couldn't be happier to watch the female superstars sing. After the performance, Quddus gives us a rundown of the show: All the amateurs (including those voted off) have come back, the final three will give one last performance, and at the end of the night, America will have its winner.

The show brings back Bridget Carrington, the last female amateur standing to sing with her duet partner John Legend. The pair sing The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" and Bridget sure showed America who they voted off. I didn't...

If there was a prize for professional partners on "Duets" (Thu., 8 p.m. Et on ABC), then that would surely go to Jennifer Nettles. The Sugarland vocalist scored two of the three finalists in the show's inaugural season finale. The third slot went to Kelly Clarkson, and third is where Jason Farol would stay.

Nettles outlasted the competition as both of her amateur partners wound up as the top two contenders for the crown. It created a bittersweet moment for both John Glosson and J Rome as while they both wanted to win, they also were happy to see Team Nettles representing so strong in the finale.

In the final moments, host Quddus announced that J Rome had won the season, and the Hollywood Records contract that went along with it.

Now all that remains for fans is to hope and wonder if the show will come back for a second season next summer.

If there was a prize for professional partners on "Duets" (Thu., 8 p.m. Et on ABC), then that would surely go to Jennifer Nettles. The Sugarland vocalist scored two of the three finalists in the show's inaugural season finale. The third slot went to Kelly Clarkson, and third is where Jason Farol would stay.

Nettles outlasted the competition as both of her amateur partners wound up as the top two contenders for the crown. It created a bittersweet moment for both John Glosson and J Rome as while they both wanted to win, they also were happy to see Team Nettles representing so strong in the finale.

In the final moments, host Quddus announced that J Rome had won the season, and the Hollywood Records contract that went along with it.

Now all that remains for fans is to hope and wonder if the show will come back for a second season next summer.

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, here are some queries we’re going to lob at you, from shows including The Closer, White Collar, Covert Affairs, Dallas, General Hospital and Pretty Little Liars.

1 | Are any One Life to Live/”Jolie” fans out there having mixed feelings about General Hospital‘s John/Sam pairing? Because damn, that kiss last Friday on the docks was smolderin‘.

2 | Does Grey’s Anatomy‘s Sarah Drew know that her doppelganger — aka Kim’s new assistant — was on Drop Dead Diva this past Sunday?

3 | Why...

Some folks might gripe that Duets is yet another reality singing competition that’s guaranteed to produce a male winner — yeah, there’s not a lady to be found in the Final 3 — but I’ve got a bigger gripe with ABC’s low-wattage summer series: Of the six songs covered during the show’s Season 1 (Season Only?) performance finale, there’s not one that hadn’t been previously covered on American Idol or The Voice.

I know, I know…this kind of “crime” probably only matters to a handful of reality-competition junkies like myself, but given that Duets hasn’t...

TV Legend Alan Thicke, the father of Robin, a judge on ABC's latest reality TV competition "Duets" (Thursdays at 8 p.m. Et on ABC), stopped by the set recently and made quite the impression.

Alan Thicke, former "Growing Pains" star and talk show and game show host, stopped by the set of "Duets" last week and the show's host Quddus told "Good Day La" (weekdays at 7 a.m. Et on Fox in Los Angeles) he was impressed by his moves with the ladies.

"He came into the make-up room, flirted with Jennifer Nettles and Kelly Clarkson," Quddus recalled. "I'm like, 'This is an Og. An 'Original Gangster' up in this place.'"

Robin had similar things to say about his dad before "Duets" launched. "He's pretty much always been giving me little tips here and there. He tells me to get my charm and my game together. He pretty much leads by example.

TV Legend Alan Thicke, the father of Robin, a judge on ABC's latest reality TV competition "Duets" (Thursdays at 8 p.m. Et on ABC), stopped by the set recently and made quite the impression.

Alan Thicke, former "Growing Pains" star and talk show and game show host, stopped by the set of "Duets" last week and the show's host Quddus told "Good Day La" (weekdays at 7 a.m. Et on Fox in Los Angeles) he was impressed by his moves with the ladies.

"He came into the make-up room, flirted with Jennifer Nettles and Kelly Clarkson," Quddus recalled. "I'm like, 'This is an Og. An 'Original Gangster' up in this place.'"

Robin had similar things to say about his dad before "Duets" launched. "He's pretty much always been giving me little tips here and there. He tells me to get my charm and my game together. He pretty much leads by example.

Remember that time a suddenly blonde Kelly Clarkson covered “Freedom ’90″ and you went out of your mind with elation? Okay, that was last night on ABC’s Duets, and by “you,” I actually mean “me.” Plus, Kelly was actually part of a quartet with her fellow mentors Jennifer Nettles, John Legend, and Robin Thicke. But still, it was a brilliant move on the part of the show’s producers for the first live episode of the season: Reminding reality TV fans that Duets can deliver a weekly dose of the original American Idol is as obvious and easy as a...

So after saying goodbye to Jordan on last week's episode of Duets, things are getting serious - the show's going live and it's time for America to have their say! There's time for the judges to perform George Michael's 'Freedom', and then Quddus congratulates Jennifer on the news of her pregnancy - "She's going to be such an amazing mother." Jennifer also has another thing to shout about - she still has two acts in the competition! Seems only fair we start with her, then... John Glosson - 'When You Say You Love Me' (Josh Groban) John had a chance to go home this week, which he says was "cool on one hand", though it felt strange being back. Still, it was great to see how many people were supporting him - "It makes it a little more nervewracking!" Anyway, John and Jennifer get down to rehearsals, (more)...

"Duet" went live for the first time last night, and as it is with every reality singing competition, the introduction of America's vote kicks the contestants' emotions up a notch. Luckily for the remaining singers on ABC's hit, they have a calming force on stage with them in the form of host Quddus.

Having worked in music and alongside musicians for so long, the former MTV on-air star is particularly sensitive to the feelings of the competitors. Asked by MTV News if he had any embarrassing red carpet stories, Quddus told us that while he's never done anything too crazy on the red carpet, he has let his strong opinion on how reality show hosts treat contestants get the better of him.

"I just went in. I was like, you what, let me talk about a couple of these other hosts. I straight up called out Steve Jones on 'X Factor,...

It's the moment we've all been waiting for--Duets has finally gone Live! Gone are the confusing secret-Superstar-scoring tablet system and ridiculously anticlimactic Duets ranking after each performance. Yes, there are only five amateurs to root and vote for, but at least we're involved, even if that involvement will be short-lived.

The live show kicks off with a double duet performance by the Superstars and the only thing that stands out is Kelly Clarkson's radically different look: the "Stronger" star walks out sporting blonde locks in a hot pink form-fitting dress. I'm sure some will love it, some will hate it, but either way, it's hard to ignore. Quddus arrives more enthusiastic than ever and announces this week's theme: songs from the last decade. Smart choice, Duets--keep it fresh the first week viewers can actually invest in the performances.

Memo to Duets‘ “superstar” mentors: Please stop telling each week’s Bottom 2 contestants that it doesn’t matter if they get booted, that their participation on ABC’s summer reality series is only the beginning of their careers in the music biz. Sure, such soothing talk cushions the blow of elimination (or near-elimination) and it may even be true, but as a viewer, it adds to the low-stakes vibe that’s pervaded this show ever since it tossed the first two weeks of scores into the dumpster (right next to Gcb) and never mentioned ‘em again.

At the rate the show is going,...

Things are getting serious - after this episode of Duets, we'll have our final five and the show goes live next week! So if ever the pressure was high, it's now. Nobody wants to miss out on America's votes! The theme for this week's show is the pretty self-explanatory Movie Night - big songs from big movies. Quddus kicks off proceedings by asking Jennifer Nettles how she's kept her acts out of the bottom two so far - she says she has talented contestants and there's "joy" on stage every time. Well, let's see - she's up first! John Glosson John and Jennifer agree that he might not be to Robin's "taste", but they won't let that stop them! They're going to perform 'My Heart Will Go On' - big song - and Jennifer's just focused on getting him to the live stages for America's (more)...

This week's performances on "Duets" brought us straight to the movies -- with one not-so-happy ending for an amateur. Our trustee host, Quddus reminds the viewers that next week, the show goes live. The superstars do their best to get the best five out on the stage for America -- because clearly we know better than four award-winning artists. Let's go to the movie performances!

John Glosson and Jennifer Nettles

"My Heart Will Go On"

"Titanic" was a drama, but Jennifer and John were all laughs while rehearsing for this ballad. Robin had a problem with John's dance moves last week, so John suggests a little baton twirling? He was kidding (thank goodness), but John and Jennifer nailed the song's emotion, even earning another one of Kelly's love/hate comments: "I can't stand you." Robin loved that he "sings from his heart," which led to Jennifer's "Thanks, boo." John thought it was fabulous.

This week's performances on "Duets" brought us straight to the movies -- with one not-so-happy ending for an amateur. Our trustee host, Quddus reminds the viewers that next week, the show goes live. The superstars do their best to get the best five out on the stage for America -- because clearly we know better than four award-winning artists. Let's go to the movie performances!

John Glosson and Jennifer Nettles

"My Heart Will Go On"

"Titanic" was a drama, but Jennifer and John were all laughs while rehearsing for this ballad. Robin had a problem with John's dance moves last week, so John suggests a little baton twirling? He was kidding (thank goodness), but John and Jennifer nailed the song's emotion, even earning another one of Kelly's love/hate comments: "I can't stand you." Robin loved that he "sings from his heart," which led to Jennifer's "Thanks, boo." John thought it was fabulous.

If you just tuned in to ABC’s Duets for the first time this week, congratulations! Because apparently, those of us who wasted our time on Episodes 1 and 2 were actually watching some sort of meaningless preliminary rounds that won’t have any impact on the competition.

If that’s not the case, then shame on ABC nonetheless. After all, if the judges’ “secret scores” from Rounds 1 and 2 were somehow factored in to this week’s leaderboard, then why not just say so? And if Thursday night’s leaderboard really was a three-week average, we also needed to know: Was it...

ABC clearly invested good money in developing Duets‘ unimonikered emcee Quddus. Unlike the hostbots of many competing reality-competition series, Quddus convincingly exhibits lifelike qualities such as humor, empathy, and even sarcasm. He’s also programmed for basic math skills and an uncanny ability to process and respond to stimuli taking place in front of him. Yes, reality TV fans, the future is here, and DWTS‘ Robo Brooke Burke might be scheduled for a summer “vacation” at the Pentium plant.

Quddus kicked off Week 2 by trying to explain how the hell this show actually works, something nobody bothered to do at...

It's week 2 of Duets, which means the novelty has passed and now we can really assess how this new singing competition stands on its own merit. From the start Quddus gives the audience some good news: starting from week 6, America will get to participate in determining who wins through a public voting system (there's a relief). Also, next week, the bottom two amateurs will sing in an a cappella showdown, and one individual will finally be sent home. Given this news and Kelly and Robin's opening rockin' duet, this is shaping up to be a promising second week.

“There are 7 billion voices, and very few of them are unique and special.” That quote from R&B star John Legend was supposed to sum up the difficulty of trying to find two amateur vocalists with whom he could share the stage on Duets, ABC’s new entry in the reality singing sweepstakes. But in a larger sense, Legend’s weary commentary might also reflect the uncertainty of a TV audience that’s trying to figure out if it needs — or even wants — the search for new radio and iTunes stars to be a 12-month-a-year endeavor.

Indeed, with American Idol...

ABC is dipping its toes into the pool of reality TV singing competitions with "Duets," which is bringing new stars, new rules and a whole lotta new talent to the summer TV scene.

New stars: Kelly Clarkson, Robin Thicke, Jennifer Nettles and John Legend form what host, Quddus calls The Superstars. Each superstar represents a different genre and a different team, but they all act so much like one happy, competitive family that it's hard to believe that they're hell-bent on beating each other.

New rules: The Superstars each found and chose two amateur protégés to sing alongside them in the coming weeks. Each superstar sought to discover voices that would blend smoother than chocolate, butter and any other spreadable condiment you can think of. After each duet, the three judges that didn't perform will rank them from 1 to 100, based on performance and presentation of the duet partner. Sorry, America,...

I know, I know: You’re still freaking out over the American Idol finale last night. But it’s time to get excited about a new vocal competition: The two-hour premiere of Duets tonight on ABC. (Read EW’s recap here.)

Tonight, you can chat live during the ViEWer with host Quddus, best known from MTV’s Total Request Live, who will be giving us the inside scoop all show long.

Duets features judges Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke as they search the country looking for undiscovered talent. Each week, the judges perform with their contestants onstage.

John Legend has signed on for ABC's upcoming music series "Duets," joining a cast that already includes Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke. The series, which premieres May 24, will follow the foursome as they journey across America searching for the ultimate singing partner, with the winner of the competition receiving a recording contract with Hollywood Records. "Total Request Live" alum Quddus hosts. Lionel Richie was originally going to be on the series. Also read: ABC Announces "Duets" and "Final Witness" Premieres, "Wipeout" Return "I’m thrilled to be part of ‘Duets’ and I’m...

"The Good Wife" is bringing back Tim Guinee. His character, Andrew Wiley, was last seen earlier in Season 3 of the legal drama in "Parenting Made Easy" and "Another Ham Sandwich."

In season 2, Guinee's character alerted Alicia (Julianna Margulies) to rumors that Peter (Chris Noth) had an affair with somebody named Leela, whom Alicia knew to be Kalinda (Archie Panjabi).

Guinee revealed his "Good Wife" comeback via Twitter. "The Good Wife" is currently filming its Season 3 finale with guest stars Michael J. Fox and Martha Plimpton. CBS already renewed the legal drama for Season 4.

In other casting news...

Daniela Alonso will appear on "Covert Affairs." The "One Tree Hill" vet will have a recurring role in Season 3 of the USA drama. Alonso will play Suzanne Wilkins, a stylish, self-involved therapist for the CIA. [TVLine]

Chazz Palminteri, Ed Begley Jr., and Chris Vance are headed back to "Rizzoli & Isles." Palminteri will be back as Frank,...

"The Good Wife" is bringing back Tim Guinee. His character, Andrew Wiley, was last seen earlier in Season 3 of the legal drama in "Parenting Made Easy" and "Another Ham Sandwich."

In season 2, Guinee's character alerted Alicia (Julianna Margulies) to rumors that Peter (Chris Noth) had an affair with somebody named Leela, whom Alicia knew to be Kalinda (Archie Panjabi).

Guinee revealed his "Good Wife" comeback via Twitter. "The Good Wife" is currently filming its Season 3 finale with guest stars Michael J. Fox and Martha Plimpton. CBS already renewed the legal drama for Season 4.

In other casting news...

Daniela Alonso will appear on "Covert Affairs." The "One Tree Hill" vet will have a recurring role in Season 3 of the USA drama. Alonso will play Suzanne Wilkins, a stylish, self-involved therapist for the CIA. [TVLine]

Chazz Palminteri, Ed Begley Jr., and Chris Vance are headed back to "Rizzoli & Isles." Palminteri will be back as Frank,...

Quddus has signed up to host ABC's upcoming music talent show Duets. The former Total Request Live presenter will head up the new series, which will include Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke as coaches. Duets sees the four artists searching America for their protégés, before choosing two singers to perform duets with them each week on the show. The finale will have only one artist and their protégé left standing, with the amateur singer signing a recording contract with Hollywood Records. "This show is going to take the singing competition (more)...

Former Total Request Live host Quddus has been tapped to host ABC’s upcoming music competition series Duets. The series features Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles, Lionel Richie, and Robin Thicke as they set out across the country looking for two undiscovered singers to be their duets partners. “This show is going to take the singing competition genre to the next level and I’m absolutely honored to be a part of it,” Quddus said. Duets, executive produced by Robert Deaton, premieres this summer. Following his stint on MTV’s Trl, Quddus, repped by Apa and Rain Management, hosted TVOne Access and Nickelodeon’s Dance On Sunset and was a correspondent for Access Hollywood. On the music front, he served as an A&R consultant for MySpace Records.

Remember the days of Trl -- a time when Carson Daly was on TV every afternoon, kids flooded Times Square with signs and Britney Spears music videos reigned supreme?Well VH1 has a brand new documentary airing tonight about the MTV video countdown show, called "The Trl Decade."The doc will feature the show's biggest moments -- and considering it was on from 1998-2008, there's a lot of them!It will also have present-day interviews with VJs like Daly, Vanessa Minnillo, Damien Fahey and Quddus, plus regulars like Kid Rock, Good Charlotte and Mandy Moore.Check out the photos above to take a trip back to the "Trl Decade," with random appearances by people like Vitamin C, O-Town and Dream. Remember them?! and check out the documentary tonight at 9:30pm on VH1. Read more...

Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato have got the honor to kick off 2010 U.S. Open. The stars of "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" have been tapped to perform at the 15th Annual Arthur Ashe Kids' Day presented by Hess that will be held on Saturday, August 28, two days before the Grand Slam competition begins.

This won't be the first time the "Burnin' Up" hitmaker and the "Sonny With a Chance" star taking part on the event. In fact, they are the first artists to reprise their performances at the event. They have appeared in 2007 and 2008 respectively. The Jonas Brothers have also made their debut in 2005 on the Hess Get Pumped Up stage.

They are not the only performers billed to perform at the event taking place at the Usta Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. Allstar Weekend, Alexis Jordan and School Gyrls are also set to entertain,...

Despite breaking up, Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato will be seen together a lot in the future. In addition to touring together with "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" cast this summer, the middle of the Jonas Brothers and his ex-girlfriend have also been billed to perform in several major events. Along with the other Jonas boys, they were most recently tapped to sing at the kick-off concert of 2010 Us Open.

The Disney stars are going to perform at the Us Opener, Arthur Ashe Kids' Day presented by Hess on Saturday, August 28. Allstar Weekend, Alexis Jordan and School Gyrls are scheduled to perform as well. Nick Cannon additionally is set to make a special guest appearance, while Adrienne Bailon and Quddus will share the hosting duty.

This popular tennis and music festivity will include interactive games, musical entertainment and tennis clinics. It will also feature professional tennis players Rafael Nadal,...

Two days before "The Box" opens wide in U.S. theaters, Warner Bros. Pictures gave it a red carpet treatment. The studio threw a New York premiere for the horror movie on Wednesday, November 4, making use of the Big Apple's AMC Lincoln Square as the venue for the special screening event.

Both of the leading stars, Cameron Diaz and James Marsden, were present during the premiere. The actors who play on-screen couple Norma and Arthur Lewis in the movie made time to pose together as well as with director/producer/writer Richard Kelly for the line of press at the red carpet.

While Frank Langella, who takes on the role of mysterious Arlington Steward, was nowhere to be seen, some other cast members were spotted attending. Among those present on the special evening were Celia Weston, Holmes Osborne, James Rebhorn and John Magaro. Meanwhile, the celebrity guests included "In the Loop...

50 Cent has hinted he believes his ex-girlfriend started the fire which destroyed his .8 million home earlier this year. The U.S. rapper - real name Curtis Jackson - refused to openly blame Shaniqua Tompkins for the blaze in May, but did confirm she was ordered to leave his home in Dix Hills, New York, just days before it was torched.

Speaking to Quddus Philippe, correspondent for U.S. TV show "TV One Access," 50 said: "The courts told her she had to leave. It's kind of more like, 'If I can't have you, you can't have it.'"

When Quddus asked the rapper if he believed his ex-lover lit the fire, he replied: "Well, I don't want to say that... don't try to make me say something I don't want to say. But, the circumstances to it might seem that way."

Six people, including 50 and Shaniqua's 10-year-old son Marquis, were rushed to hospital after the blaze.

Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Justin Timberlake, Travis Barker and Christina Aguilera will appear on the upcoming Trl Finale, according to MTV. MTV also revealed that Kid Rock, Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Jc Chasez will be there, along with previously announced guests 50 Cent, Fall Out Boy, Ludacris, the Backstreet Boys and Beyonce who will all make one last visit to the show's Times Square studios to mark the influential show's end. Travis Barker will appear via satellite to share some of his favorite "Trl" memories. It will be Barkers first appearance on MTV since surviving a plane crash in September. Trl will also be bringing back former hosts and VJ's including Lyndsey Rodrigues, Vanessa Minnillo, Dave Holmes, Jesse Camp, Hilarie Burton, La La Vasquez and Quddus. "Total Finale Live", as MTV is calling the show, airs live Sunday, Nov. 16th.