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Get ready for a hilarious showdown on the latest episode of “Beat Bobby Flay” titled “Loud and Proud,” airing at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, July 25, 2024, on Food Network. Chef Antonia Lofaso teams up with comedian Leslie Jones to add an extra dose of humor and excitement to the kitchen.

In this spirited episode, chefs Josh Elliot and Vicky Colas step up to the plate to challenge Bobby Flay. With Chef Antonia and Leslie Jones cheering them on, the competition promises to be filled with wit, creativity, and culinary expertise. Both chefs are determined to outwit and outcook Bobby Flay, known for his formidable skills and competitive spirit.

Expect a blend of laughter and intense cooking as the contestants navigate the challenges set before them. From unexpected ingredients to time constraints, they must impress the panel of judges and earn the ultimate prize: the satisfaction of beating Bobby Flay at his own game.

Police said 19 people were killed and approximately 50 others were injured in an explosion at Manchester Arena in the U.K. on Monday night, where Ariana Grande was performing a concert, People confirms.

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said the explosion occurred around 10:33 p.m. local time near the ticket office outside the arena.

“We are currently treating this as a terrorist incident until we have further information,” Hopkins said in a press conference.

He added, “The injured are being treated at six hospitals across Greater Manchester. My thoughts are with all those who have been affected and we are doing...

Walking up to this weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Comedy Central late-night host Larry Wilmore today promised the gang on CBS This Morning, “90% of it is CBS jokes and after that what’s left – okay, Obama.” Addressing the morning show panel – including Josh Elliot making his Cbstm debut, filling in for Norah O’Donnell – Wilmore acknowledged he is a big Obama supporter, “but remember, I only supported him because he’s black. I can attack his positions all I…...

ABC has made Lara Spencer the third co-host on the network’s Good Morning America program.

Lara Spencer 'Gma' Co-Host

Spencer now joins Good Morning America veterans George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts with the title. The higher rank on the morning program was a part of Spencer’s new contract, which was recently signed, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Since 2011, Spencer has served as Gma’s lifestyles anchor.

James Goldston, ABC News Chief, announced Spencer’s promotion in a memo on Friday.

"A key member of our on-air team, Lara Spencer, rejoined ABC three years ago -- bringing her style, humor, sunny confidence, wonderful journalism and storytelling to Gma," Goldston wrote in his memo. "Lara is clearly an essential ingredient in the success we have enjoyed and I am so pleased to announce that Lara has been elevated to co-host of the program along with Robin and George."

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He spent the past three years bringing joy to viewers first thing in the morning, and today (April 3) Josh Elliot was honored with a loving goodbye.

The 42-year-old television personality was honored by Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer, Amy Robach and George Stephanopoulos as they bid him farewell.

Roberts shared, "Josh's official announcement was yesterday. Thank you Josh for all of the wonderful things … he's leaving us to join NBC Sports and you know that we're so sad to see him go."

As for the reason behind Josh’s departure, Disney/ABC Television honcho Ben Sherwood explained, "As many of you know, we have been negotiating with Josh these past several months. In good faith, we worked hard to close a significant gap between our generous offer and his expectations. In the end, Josh felt he deserved a different deal and so he chose a new path."...

Truly, the Morning Show Musical Chairs Game never, never stops! Michael Strahan is expected to join the cast of ABC's Good Morning America on a part-time basis, CNN, The Associated Press and other outlets are reporting. The retired football star's current partner-in-crime Kelly Ripa needn't worry, however: Strahan, 42, will continue to co-host Live! With Kelly and Michael alongside his Gma gig. Strahan is joining the top-rated Gma during a time of transition: Longtime weatherman Sam Champion decamped recently for The Weather Channel, while co-anchor Josh Elliot [...]...

He’s usually a staple of the ABC morning spread, but Josh Elliott was replaced by Amy Robach on “Good Morning America” on Monday (March 31).

The longtime anchor was reportedly absent on a pre-scheduled vacation day, however George Stephanopoulos noted that Elliott had indeed accepted a new job with NBC Sports.

George explained, "He is going to back to his roots, reporting on the NFL and the Olympics on NBC Sports. He let us know last night, and, Josh, it has been a great run with you here on Gma. We're very happy you're going to be pursuing your passion."

Referencing the fact that Stephanopoulos is now the only male team member, Lara Spencer joked, "The estrogen is flowing." And Ms. Robach sounded glad for the new gig- “Thank goodness I’ve ridden this bicycle before.”

Meanwhile, “Today” star Al Roker posted a silly message to Elliot via Twitter, referencing...

It's round number 1,999 of Morning Show Musical Chairs. Good Morning America is saying goodbye to co-anchor Josh Elliot, who is joining NBC Sports, ABC announced in a Sunday, March 30 memo. Replacing Elliot, age, as co-anchor alongside Lara Spencer, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, is Amy Robach. Photos: Best-dressed TV show hosts In an unusually frank memo, ABC News president Ben Sherwood revealed that negotiations with Elliot simply broke down. "We worked hard to close a significant gap between our generous offer and his expectations," Elliot [...]...

Good Morning America co-anchor Josh Elliott is leaving the morning program for a new job over at NBC Sports. Amy Robach has already been tapped to fill his seat.

Amy Robach Replacing Josh Elliot On 'Gma'

"As many of you know, we have been negotiating with Josh these past several months,” ABC News President Ben Sherwood said in a memo. “In good faith, we worked hard to close a significant gap between our generous offer and his expectations. In the end, Josh felt he deserved a different deal and so he chose a new path."

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"Amy will be a fierce and formidable full-time addition to our Gma team," Sherwood added of Robach. "We always knew that Amy was special and we have all been especially inspired to watch her battle breast cancer with grace and determination," Sherwood wrote in his memo. "Indeed, she thrilled...

CNN this morning will premiere new host Brian Stelter on Reliable Sources, a show that examines how journalists do their jobs and how the media affect the stories they cover. Stelter’s guests include The New York Times’ Bill Keller and Ryan Seacrest. EW asked Stelter, a former TV reporter for The New York Times, to answer a few questions about his new gig.

Why is this show still relevant? “Reliable Sources has been on the air on one form or another for a couple of decades. And it’s really one of the only shows on television that looks...

Exactly three weeks after her double mastectomy, Amy Robach returned to Good Morning America on Thursday to give thanks and speak candidly about her cancer ordeal. "I am feeling really good," the 40-year-old mother of two told Gma colleagues Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Josh Elliot. "Physically I feel remarkably well. Mentally, it's another challenge." Robach's breast-cancer diagnosis came after she took an on-air mammogram for the show's October Pink Initiative. The discovery shocked the correspondent, who has no family history of breast cancer.She quickly decided to have a double mastectomy, and doctors ultimately discovered the cancer had spread...

Sam’s ‘Good Morning America’ co-host, Josh Elliott, cried on air during the beloved weatherman’s last day. Sam announced on Dec. 2 that he’s leaving his ABC family after 25 years to become the new face of The Weather Channel, and will be replaced by Ginger. Click to watch the video!

The millions of Americans who have gotten used to hearing their morning weather report from Sam Champion will have to adjust to Ginger Zee, who will be replacing Sam as the lead weather anchor on Gma. Ginger is the weekend weather anchor on Gma — and even though her new co-hosts adore her, they will dearly miss Sam, saying he encompasses “all that is good” in the world.

Ginger Zee Replaces Sam Champion On ‘Gma’ With A Tearful Sendoff

During Sam’s last day on Gma, news anchor Josh Elliott got choked up when he wished his co-host the best of luck.

Continuing promotions for "Thor: The Dark World," Chris Hemsworth stopped by "Good Morning America" this morning (November 5).

The Aussie hunk greeted his New York City fans before chatting with Josh Elliot about his film, which hits theaters Friday (November 8).

"Coming back the third time you obviously have a familiarity with the character, with the story, with each of the cast, and there’s a shorthand," Chris explained. "We didn’t spend a month getting to know one another, we just dodged right into it and we’re able to ramp up the humor, the action, the drama and take it to that next level."

As for his action scenes, the 30-year-old said, "He's uped the level of his battle skills."

Watch the rest of Chris' interview below!

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The Supreme Court overturned Prop 8 on June 26, allowing gay couples to, once again, get married in the state of California! On June 28, same-sex couples started saying ‘I do,’ and celebrities such as Lea Michele, Sophia Bush and more tweeted their excitement over the happy news!

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on June 28 that same-sex marriages can resume in California, a move that the Supreme Court paved the way for on June 26, when they struck down Doma and Prop 8! Very soon after, celebrities took to Twitter so share their excitement.

Gay Marriage In California Is Back — Lea Michele & More Tweet Support

Ariel Winter: So incredibly happy that gay marriage is now legal in California! Love is love no matter what. Equality is quality✌☺❤

Patti Stanger: Omg we won! Wake up California gay marriage is legal! Crying for joy for all my gay couples now have the right to marry.

This is the best news ever! The ‘We Can’t Stop’ singer appeared on ‘Good Morning America’ on June 26 and revealed that she’s still engaged to Liam.

Miley Cyrus proudly flaunted her gorgeous engagement ring on Good Morning America on June 26, which led to questions about the singer’s relationship with Liam Hemsworth.

Liam Hemsworth & Miley Cyrus Engaged: Wedding Is Still On — Singer Says On ‘Gma’

When Miley, 20, was asked if there were wedding bells in her future, she took the opportunity to shoot down recent split rumors.

“I’m wearing a ring, so…” she said, suggesting her engagement to Liam, 23, is still intact.

Miley Cyrus’ Disappearing Engagement Ring — Fans Confused

Fans feared there wouldn’t be a wedding for the young couple after Miley, 20, was spotted without her engagement ring in March while Liam was in Australia filming The Hunger Games.

To make matters worse, Miley’s father,...

Miley appeared on ‘Good Morning America’ on June 26, and she looked sexy in a black crop top and white short shorts as she performed ‘We Can’t Stop’ and ‘Fall Down’ on the rooftop of ABC’s studio. Watch the video and see Miley’s racy dance moves!

Miley Cyrus looked sexy as she danced, sang and slapped her backup dancer’s butt in New York City on June 26! The “We Can’t Stop” singer appeared on Gma, where she performed her hit new song, danced raunchily and welcomed surprise guest Will.i.am for a follow-up performance of “Fall Down.”

Miley Cyrus Sings ‘We Can’t Stop’ On ‘Gma’ — Two Sexy Performances On Rooftop

Miley, 20, appeared on the show and performed two songs in front of Sam Champion, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopolous, Lara Spencer, Josh Elliot and a massive crowd of her fans, who all slept on the street...

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about shows including Doctor Who, The Walking Dead, Supernatural and Community!

1 | Is Doctor Who newbie Jenna-Louise Coleman almost distracting levels of pretty? Like, does anyone even remember what the midseason premiere was about?

Related | Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special Casts David Tennant, Billie Piper, John Hurt

2 | Are Orphan Black‘s foster siblings Sarah and Felix darker, more twisted versions of Revenge‘s Emily and Nolan?

3 | All that talk about Victoria’s first son on Revenge being...

Kevin sat down with Josh Elliot of ‘Good Morning America’ on Apr. 4 and continued to show his courage and amazing fearlessness. But he admitted that there was one challenge he’d never tackle. Keep reading for more details.

Over the past few days, Kevin Ware has followed one brave act with another. After gruesomely breaking his leg in multiple places, he willed his Louisville team to win, underwent a two-hour surgery, and stood on crutches less than a day later. But there’s one thing he’ll never do — watch video of his horrific injury.

Kevin Ware Refuses To Watch Replays

Kevin insisted that he is already moving towards recovery to Good Morning America’s Josh Elliot, and recovery doesn’t include replays. “I feel like if I see the video it’d just haunt me mentally from where I need to be,” Kevin said. “That’s the last thing...

On Feb. 8, a huge blizzard began on the east coast, and it looks like it’s going to be a white weekend! Celebrities such as Justin, Sarah Hyland, and Sherri Shepard have taken to Twitter to react.

Nemo’s catchphrase might be “Just keep swimming,” but he should change it to “Just keep snowing,” as a huge blizzard has been named after the cute Pixar clownfish! On the morning on Feb. 8, snowflakes began falling thick and fast on the northeast coast, and all of your favorite celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Sarah Hyland and William Shatner have reacted on Twitter about the impending blizzard. Read on to see what they had to say about the snow day.

Celebrities Tweet About Snow Storm Nemo

Justin is currently in New York City to host Saturday Night Live on Feb. 9, and his fans are starting to worry if the show might be cancelled!

The adorable and loving couple, Kevin Jonas and his wife Danielle went on ‘Good Morning America’ to play a fun round of ‘The Not So Newlywed Game’ on Feb. 5. Danielle definitely won the game, but they both revealed cute and intimate details about their relationship.

We’ve seen how good Kevin and Danielle Jonas are together in their three-plus years of marriage. They continued to prove it on Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, when they sat down with Josh Elliot and Sam Champion of Good Morning America to play their own version of the “Newlywed” game.

Kevin & Danielle Jonas Play ‘The Not So Newlywed Game’

With less than a week before Valentine’s Day, all of the questions were appropriately love-themed, and we got some cute details about the history of their relationship!

The first question the Gma hosts asked was about the couple’s first kiss. The answer? It was in...

Celebs like Betty White and reality star Joe Gorga have contracted the flu epidemic that has spread to 47 states. Tons of celebs have been tweeting about the flu — read them below!

Did You get a flu shot? With this year’s strain so widespread, even celebs aren’t immune! Betty White “has the flu and is on the mend,” according to People mag. Joe Gorga has been hospitalized in New Jersey and dancer, Mark Ballas, is sick in bed! Keep reading for more celebs talking about the flu outbreak and their own symptoms (yuck!)!

Celebs Speak Out On The Flu Outbreak

Rhonj star Joe Gorga tweeted his frustration,”I’m dying over here in the hospital this flu kicked my ass. Not a word or movement from Tarzan in 4 days #Pain”

Nicky Hilton tweeted, “The flu outbreak has officially been declared an “epidemic.” I need to get my flu shot!

Earlier this week, the photo-sharing site Instagram issued a new set of terms to put in effect January 16, causing serious backlash through Hollywood with several stars threatening to delete their accounts.

Pics: Kim Kardashian Instagram Album

The friction stems from language used in the new terms, first spotted by The New York Times, which read: "To help us deliver interesting paid or sponsored content or promotions, you agree that a business or other entity may pay us to display your username, likeness, photos (along with any associated metadata), and/or actions you take, in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions, without any compensation to you."

Today, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom released a statement clarifying the objective of the new policy, writing, "Our intention in updating the terms was to communicate that we'd like to experiment with innovative advertising that feels appropriate on Instagram. Instead it was interpreted by many that we were going to sell...

A little girl in Wisconsin learned she had a brain tumor and all she wanted to do was meet the one and only Selena! Read on to find out how Selena gave her the shock of a lifetime. Selena Gomez is in the business of making dreams come true. The 20-year-old starlet was approached to meet Frehley Gilmore, an adorable 10-year-old, who was diagnosed with stage 3-4 cancer, and she jumped at the opportunity to meet this fan. The Make-a-Wish foundation asked Selena if she would travel to NYC to help make the surprise a reality. Selena headed over to the famous ice cream shop Serendipity, a fave of Selena's, and walked into the restaurant where Frehley unknowingly sat talking to Gma host Josh Elliott. "You know, me and my mom make a tradition every time we come to New York, which is a lot for my job, we always used to come here together,...

Barack Obama was re-elected President of the United States last night. But we'll leave the analysis of the Electoral College to CNN and other news outlets.

TV Fanatic will instead, as you might expect, focus on the world of television, specifically: which anchors handled the evening's coverage the best? Which made us laugh the hardest? And which made us wish we had taken a swig of whatever she drank before going on the air?

Best Non-Use of a Hologram: CNN, for foregoing the ridiculous, expensive way in which it transported will.i.am into its studio four years ago.

Most Colorful Network: NBC turned its iconic 30 Rockefeller into an electoral map, while tracking the results in red and blue over the front of the famous building itself. It was the place to be for anyone remotely visually impaired.

Journalist We Most Believe May Have Been Drunk: Speaking of impaired... Diane Sawyer...

TV’s biggest night has arrived, and while there’s been no movement on my personal pet project of getting Vanessa Williams a retroactive Emmy for her four seasons of brilliant work as Ugly Betty‘s Wilhelmina Slater, we’ll nevertheless have plenty of additional action to anticipate.

Will Mad Men score a record fifth consecutive Emmy for Best Drama Series? Can Modern Family make it a three-peat in the Best Comedy Series category? Will someone bring unscripted LOLs or rampant foolery to the podium? And who’s holding onto Amanda Bynes’ keys?

In the midst of keeping one eye...

For better or worse, Ryan Lochte has become the breakout star of the 2012 London Olympics. But in recent days, his accomplishments in the pool are being overshadowed by his life on dry land as everything from his partying, sexual preferences and locations to release his bladder have snagged headlines around the world.

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This morning, alongside his teammate Conor Dwyer, Lochte addressed many of these rumors head on during a via satellite interview with Good Morning America.

On the subject of his much rumored reality show, Lochte didn't shoot the idea down. In fact, he offered a few thoughts as to why it would make for compelling television. "It definitely wouldn't be your normal reality TV show because I'm not your normal guy," he said. Dwyer concurred, "It would be pretty interesting, something fans would like to see. He'd do pretty well for himself."

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The disco ball is dimming its sparkle today. Mere moments after the sad news broke that Donna Summer tragically succumbed to her battle with cancer, her celebrity friends and admirers took to Twitter and released statements to offer their respects to the legendary Queen of Disco.

Related: Queen of Disco Donna Summer Dies

Mary J. Blige: Rip Donna Summer!!!!!!!!! You were truly a game changer!!!

Ryan Seacrest: I remember sitting in the front seat of my mom's toyota while she sang Donna Summer's "she works hard for the money" songs were just classic

Alyssa Milano: I used to do interpretative dance in my living room to Donna Summer's music when I was a little girl. Rest in peace.

Niecy Nash: Rip Donna Summer #discodiva #sadtweet Whitney. Tina Marie. Vesta. Now Donna Summer. The choir in heaven has a new member. They will be singing up a beautiful storm:)

La Toya Jackson: My condolence...

The champagne was flowing this morning at ABC News headquarters on Columbus Ave. as more than 200 people jammed into the fifth floor newsroom to toast Good Morning America’s long-sought after ratings win over NBC’s dominant Today show. According to ABC News sources, Gma’s Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Josh Elliot, Lara Spencer, Sam Champion, senior executive prouder Tom Cibrowski and the entire Gma team were joined by staffers from all over the news division. Diane Sawyer, Chris Cuomo and Cynthia McFadden were there, and a large contingent of ABC News Radio staffers made the trek from their offices on

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Sorry Matt Lauer: Katie Couric is returning to morning television next week, but she'll be paired with George Stephanopoulos. Couric, whose ABC daytime talk show will premiere on Sept. 10, will fill in for the vacationing Robin Roberts. She joins Stephanopoulos, Sam Champion, Lara Spencer and Josh Elliott. Also read: Tough Talk: Can Katie Couric Claim Oprah Winfrey's Old Daytime Crown? Spencer made the announcement on "Gma" Thursday. Stephanopoulos told Roberts, "You get to throw away your alarm clock for the week and she has to dust hers off." Couric also shared the new...

Laughs, tears, high-kicks, and John Stamos: The Oscars should look to last night’s snappy GLAAD Media Awards in New York City to energize their own ceremony. A whole lot of high heels, patent leather, and sequins packed into the Marriott Marquis in Times Square to honor the people and projects that put forth “the most outstanding images of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (Lgbt) community in the media” (see a full list of winners here).

Although the most tweeted moment of Saturday night’s ceremony was certainly Full House and Broadway star John Stamos bidding thousands of...

Christiane Amanpour has gotten the boot from ABC, TMZ has learned.  She will be replaced as the host of the Sunday political show, "This Week," by George Stephanopoulos.A well-placed source tells TMZ Christiane is going back to CNN as an international correspondent.George will be doing double duty on "This Week" as well as "Good Morning America."Here's what's interesting.  TMZ posted a story in September, saying there was talk at ABC about replacing...

There have been many uncomfortable chapters in the televised romance, marriage and subsequent divorce between Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian, but the NBA forward's interview with "Good Morning America," (weekdays, syndicated on ABC) may be remembered as one of the most cringe-worthy. In a sit-down interview with Josh Elliot, Humphries seemed visibly uncomfortable answering questions about the experience of watching his relationship disintegrate on national TV, and tried to parry nearly every question back to his charitable foundation and NBA free agency.

Asked whether the omnipresent reality TV cameras were partly to blame for his marriage falling apart, Humphries acknowledged the constant tabloid scrutiny took a toll. "I can't say for sure or not for sure, it was the only time I've been married ... I've been in the NBA since I was 19 years old, and it's a different level, but for me it's all about moving forward and being excited...

Apparently Kris felt 'ambushed' by 'Good Morning America' in this morning's (Dec. 9th) interview on the show. Hmm! Can you believe that? Sources close to Kris Humphries are saying that Kris was under the impression that the interview was Not going to be about his marriage to and divorce from Kim Kardashian, reports TMZ.com. Apparently, he was stunned when interviewer Josh Elliot, relentlessly questioned he and his mom, Deborah, about how he felt about the marriage, his split and whether he still loves Kim. Can you believe this? The source claims Kris only agreed to do the Gma interview to promote his charity , The Kris Humphries Foundation, which helps disadvantaged kids, and his mother's special holiday cookies which she bakes in a later segment on the show with the Taste of Home magazine editor-in-chief. Kris is "livid" about the Kim Kardashian grilling, says TMZ.com, But, we're...

Kris Humphries is telling people he felt ambushed by "Good Morning America" this morning -- claiming he was put under the impression the interview was Not going to focus on his split from Kim Kardashian ... but "Gma" is calling Bs. Sources close to Kris tell TMZ ... the NBA player claims he knew he would be asked about the divorce during the sit-down ... but he didn't expect to be grilled like a cheeseburger.During the interview,...

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There have been so many uncomfortable chapters in the televised romance, marriage and subsequent divorce between Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian. But the NBA forward's interview with 'Good Morning America,' (weekdays, syndicated on ABC) may be remembered as one of the most cringe-worthy. In a sit-down interview with Josh Elliot, Humphries seemed visibly uncomfortable answering questions about the experience of watching his relationship disintegrate on national TV, and tried to parry nearly every question back to his charitable foundation and NBA free agency.

Asked whether the omnipresent reality TV cameras were partly to blame for his marriage falling apart, Humphries acknowledged the constant tabloid scrutiny took a toll. "I can't say for sure or not for sure, it was the only time I've been married ... I've been in the NBA since I was 19 years old, and it's a different level, but for me it's...

The hosts of Good Morning America dressed up to give viewers a special treat! Laura Spencer was Lady Gaga, George Steohanopoulos played her alter ego Jo Calderone, Robin Roberts was Nicki Minaj, Dan Harris, Sam Champion, and Josh Elliot portrayed the boys of Lmfao, and Bianna Golodryga portrayed Beyonce. There was a countdown to the amazing reveal and they didn't disappoint! Gma's Twitter was also getting eveyone hyped up to see the mystery costumes. The actual Lmfao was even in attendance, attending the broadcast Via satellite. These costumes are sure to make the best Halloween costumes list, wouldn't you agree HollywoodLifers? Get More Halloween News! Brooke Mueller Wore A See-Through Top To A Kids’ Halloween Party! Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries: Separated Already? Today Show Halloween Pics 2011 [polldaddy poll=5628318]...

Imagine the stress of having to deliver an iconic morning line like "Good Morning America" on your first day as news reader for ABC's Good Morning America. In a promo for new Gma newsreader Josh Elliott's debut, the nervous news guy stands in at the mirror in a Gma dressing room repeatedly trying the line, with mixed results. Passing by, Academy Award winning actor Jamie Foxx jumps in to help out, offering some tips on owning the line, like "Clooney...go" and when that fails, "okay, that was creepy."...

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Coach and Mrs. Coach could be reunited soon -- sort of.

According to Deadline, 'Friday Night Lights' star Kyle Chandler is being courted to star in a new FX drama, 'Powers.' The show is a procedural that takes place in a world where superpowers are normal (not to be confused with TV Squad's most-anticipated fall pilot, '17th Precinct,' a procedural that takes place in a world where magic is normal), and Chandler is reportedly reading the script now.

Chandler's 'Fnl' costar Connie Britton has already signed on to star in Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story' at the network, meaning the Taylors could soon be network costars, if not on the same show. (Hey, take what you can get. It's way more real than those recurring 'Fnl' dreams ...)

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o. Bet's 'The Game' went out with a bang last night.

Josh Elliott, co-anchor of Espn's "SportsCenter," has jumped ship to become a news reader on ABC's "Good Morning America," ABC said Wednesday. Elliott is taking the place of Juju Chang, who will become a special correspondent and fill-in anchor on ABC News' "Nightline." ABC News president Ben Sherwood made the announcement Wednesday morning with an email to ABC News staff. In the email, provided to The Wrap, Sherwood said Elliott will join the "Gma" team "in the coming weeks." Sherwood praised Elliott's "excellent work at Espn," calling him a "talented writer, storyteller and...

ABC News is changing its broadcaster lineup, according to the Associated Press. Good Morning America’s newsreader Juju Chang will move to Nightline as a special correspondent and fill-in anchor. (Her duties will also include participating in the 13 primetime hours of Nightline that will air this summer.) Chang, who has worked almost exclusively with ABC News since 1987, will be replaced at Good Morning America by Josh Elliott, who is currently a co-anchor of Espn’s SportsCenter.

SportsCenter co-anchor Josh Elliott is moving to ABC to become news reader on Good Morning America, ABC News president Ben Sherwood announced Wednesday morning. Elliott will replace JuJu Chang, who is going to ABC News' Nightline as a special correspondent and fill-in anchor. She will also contribute to 20/20, World News and Gma. Elliott joined Espn in 2004 and was named co-anchor of SportsCenter with Hannah Storm in 2008 when the show went live in the morning.

'Halo: Reach' and 'Star Wars' demos debut during Microsoft media briefing.

By Brian Warmoth

The New Xbox 360 is announced at E3 Monday

Photo: Michal Czerwonka/ Getty Images

Microsoft grabbed attention at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles this week before the event even began. Their Sunday presentation featuring Cirque du Soleil confirmed Project Natal's official name as Kinect. Then, the global media briefing on Monday (June 14) unveiled Microsoft's new motion controller's full range of media capabilities, as well as an Xbox Live partnership with Espn, an exclusive "Call of Duty" agreement and demos for new games including "Halo: Reach" and an unnamed "Star Wars" title for Kinect, which will launch in the U.S. on November 4.

"A decade ago, we unveiled Xbox to the world, and this year, our 10th year, is the biggest year in Xbox history," Don Mattrick, Microsoft senior vice president of entertainment, proclaimed at the event.

Bristol, Conn. -- The show looks and feels pretty much the same, but the day starts pretty early for the crew of Espn's new daytime "SportsCenter."

Monday was the first day of the new live "SportsCenter," a six-hour block beginning at 9 a.m. Et that on weekdays replaces the "SportsCenter" repeats that had run there for years. It's part of a new effort for the network to shore up its live programming during the day and jump on sport stories that break before the 6 p.m. "SportsCenter."

That means Espn and its franchise program starts its day even earlier. The first employees roll into the network's sprawling suburban Connecticut campus around midnight, as the finishing touches are being put on the preparations for the night's final "SportsCenter" beginning at 2 a.m. The late crew gives way to the morning shift that each day will provide six hours of live sports news.

It's the first time that "SportsCenter" has ever been produced that long for that regular a period of time. But they're not reinventing the wheel, said Mark Gross, managing editor of studio production.

"Is it going to be different? Yes. Is it going to be dramatically different? No. It's still going to be scores and highlights," he said.

There are some new features, including a strong link to the new SportsCenter Web site, an interview with an Espn analyst taking viewers' questions called "In Box," and "Word on the Street," talking to an Espn Radio talk show host from around the country. Monday's topic? How Green Bay, Wis., is weathering life after Brett Favre.

Doing a live "SportsCenter" daytime block was on the boards for years, but the network decided this spring that the time finally was right.

It hired veteran sports broadcaster and former "Early Show" co-host Hannah Storm, who anchors the 9 a.m.-noon telecast with Josh Elliott. The broadcast is then passed off to Chris McKendry and Robert Flores for the back three hours. Monday was chosen as the premiere because it's at the beginning of the Summer Olympics, plus near the start of football season and in the stretch of baseball's pennant race.

On Monday, there was no breaking news and only a handful of dropped balls. Favre led off the first newscast, with the U.S. swim team's stunning come-from-behind victory in the men's 4x100 freestyle relay and Team USA's opening victory over host nation China in men's basketball near the top.

Storm and Elliott were in almost constant motion, between two desks and two standup locations. They interviewed in short order former NFL player Cris Carter in the studio, reporter Jeremy Schaap in Beijing and baseball reporter Buster Olney, among others.

Because of the NBC-abc trade that allowed Al Michaels go to "Sunday Night Football" and ABC to have, among other things, Oswalt the Rabbit, Espn has been able to run six minutes of Olympics highlights per hour, up dramatically from years' past. "SportsCenter" used that to full effect with an extend play and several camera angles of Sunday's thrilling relay finish.

It's a dizzying pace, and one that Storm said after the telecast was thrilling and challenging. Storm started full-time work at Espn only at the beginning of the month and estimated that there were only about eight rehearsals before hitting the air. Some of the rehearsals by Flores and McKendry ended up going on the air because of last week's Favre trade to the New York Jets.

"We only had one or two days where we actually did try to pull off a three-hour rehearsal," Storm said.

Previous plans had Espn start the live "SportsCenter" at 6 a.m. Et, but several weeks ago those earlier three hours were scrapped. Gross said the network decided that it wouldn't start out doing 6-9 a.m. but might review it in the next six months.

"The beauty is that we have a whole crew of people in place" in case breaking news forces Espn on the air earlier than 9 am., he said.

It's also hoped that the live nature of the show boosts the ratings after 9, when in the past the re-air ratings dipped. Ratings range from 0.5 in households between 6-9 a.m. to 0.4 at 11 a.m., Nielsen Media Research said. The 10 a.m. re-air averages a 0.6.

"We think there is more upside to the 9 a.m. start," Gross said.

For Storm, her first live three hours brought back memories of the excitement and responsibility when she worked at CNN. She also said she enjoyed writing the script and doing other preparation for the sports show, which she hasn't done in six years or so.

But there was one challenge to the whole "SportsCenter" routine. There's no time to get food, so she brought her own: nuts, fruit and the like.

"I didn't like going three hours without eating," she joked.

New York -- Espn has scaled back slightly on its plans for a daylong live "SportsCenter" block.

The Bristol, Conn.-based sports powerhouse told employees Wednesday that it would produce six hours of live "SportsCenter" a day during the daytime. The previous plan, announced at Espn's upfront presentation in May in New York, was for nine hours Monday-Friday beginning at 6 a.m. Et.

But Espn executives realized, a month before the show was to debut, that the first three hours of "SportsCenter" between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. wouldn't be that much of a change from the last live "SportsCenter" from the night before that repeats in the mornings currently.

"It felt like a better use of our resources" to concentrate on the 9 a.m.-3 p.m. block, an Espn spokesman told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. He pointed out that there would still be 30 new hours of live "SportsCenter" every week.

Hannah Storm and Josh Elliott will continue to anchor the 9 a.m.-noon block, as Robert Flores and Chris McKendry will be the co-anchors of the later block. The scheduled early anchors, Linda Cohn and Steve Berthiaume, will be reassigned to other jobs at Espn. No one, either in front of the camera or behind it, will lose their jobs.