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Starz Cancels Kelsey Grammer’s ‘Boss’
Starz says it is canceling Kelsey Grammer’s Chicago-set political drama “Boss” after two seasons of good reviews and low ratings. Grammer is best known for his Emmy Award-winning work in the sitcoms “Cheers” and “Frasier.” “Boss” was his first small-screen drama.
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Kim Headed To Middle East
Last week Kim Kardashian got a lot of flak for a set of tweets about the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and it has sparked her desire to educate herself about the political situation in the region. Kim is planning a trip to Kuwait and Bahrain to appear at openings of some Millions of Milkshakes shops, and she’s hoping it will be a learning experience. “Kim wants to be as informed as possible…so she can use her celebrity to help those in need and raise awareness about important issues in the area,” a source told TMZ. The site claims Kim has already set up meetings with local leaders in both countries.
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Khloé Kardashian White Powder Scare On ‘X Factor’ Set
The FBI is investigating “The X Factor” set after an envelope containing a suspicious white powder was sent to the show’s hostess, Khloé Kardashian Odom. “Khloé is fine,” a source tells E!. “The studio has hired extra security. Khloé is heading to rehearsals right now. She is not worried.” FBI Public Affairs Specialist Laura Eimiller also confirm that on Monday morning the FBI, LAPD and L.A. Fire responded to a report of a suspicious package at CBS Studios. “The item was field tested with negative results,” Eimiller said. “We have a continuing investigation.”
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Three Advance To Finals On ‘DWTS’
“Dancing With the Stars” ejected two celebrities last night ahead of next week’s finals for the “All-Stars” edition. Apolo Anton Ohno was out first. Emmitt Smith was out second. Both were previous winners. The three finalists are Kelly Monaco, Shawn Johnson and Melissa Rycroft. Monaco and Johnson are also previous “Dancing” champs. Earlier, the judges had asked Ohno and Karina Smirnoff to repeat their rumba from Monday. In the variety show portions, Paula Abdul performed “Dream Medley,” a mix of four of her hits set to splashy special effects. Derek Hough, Johnson’s partner, performed a provocative dance with four women. The Wanted sang two hits, including “Glad You Came.” Parris Goebel, a self-taught dancer from New Zealand, strutted through “Girl on Fire.” In the finals, the celebrities will perform their favorite routine and a super-sized freestyle. The winner will be named in a two-hour show on Tuesday.
