The Fate of the 2009-2010 TV season

With 24's recent cancellation, Ugly Betty's not so recent cancellation, the triumphant renewal of my beloved show on the fringe, Fringe (See what I did there? Ha.) and the return of two of my favorite shows (United States of Tara and Breaking Bad!), I decided it was due time for a TV post. It also happens to be make it or break it time for network shows as they are either getting the axe or being renewed for another season.

It's that time of year, folks! May sweeps are nearing, and it's TV renewal/cancellation scorecard time.

Behold the fate of the 2009-2010 TV season. Credit to Michael Ausiello for compiling this daunting list of network shows.

Sidebar:
What's missing? NBC's new crop of 10pm slot inserts following the collapse of The Jay Leno Show. I'm talking about The Marriage Ref, Parenthood, and Who Do You Think You Are?.

I've seen three or four eps of each, and they're all a little too lukewarm and very vanilla tasting to me. They are geared towards an older demographic, which is a strategic move on NBC's behalf, considering the 10pm timeslot is a lead-in for the local news. The Marriage Ref has its entertaining moments, but that's all dependent on who makes up their celebrity panel each week, and so far it's been a hit or miss. They're only on their fifth episode and they've already had a repeat panel of celebrities with Alec Baldwin, Kelly Ripa, and Jerry Seinfeld for the second time around. That can't be good. Parenthood is sweet at times, but it's unfunny when it's trying to be funny, and very awkward when it's trying to be dramatic. I actually really enjoyed the first ep of Who Do You Think You Are? with the very charming Sarah Jessica Parker, but see, therein lies the problem: not everyone can be as charming as Sarah Jessica Parker.

Maybe they'll grow on me. For now, I'm not too worried as I look forward to full seasons of United States of Tara and Breaking Bad, and I'm still doing a triumphant fist pump for Fringe's renewal. I was worried for a minute there considering its tricky and competitive Thursday 9pm time slot, but we prevailed.

Oh, how I love thee, my TV.

ABC
Officially Renewed:

• Cougar Town
• The Middle
• Modern Family

Officially Canceled/Ending:

• Hank
• Lost
• Ugly Betty
  

Likely to be renewed:

• The Bachelor
• Brothers & Sisters
• Castle
• Dancing with the Stars
• Desperate Housewives
• Grey’s Anatomy
• Private Practice

Chopping Block:

• Better Off Ted
• The Deep End
• FlashForward
• The Forgotten
• Scrubs
• V

CBS
Officially Renewed:

• The Amazing Race
• The Big Bang Theory
• The Good Wife
• How I Met Your Mother
• NCIS: Los Angeles
• Survivor
• Two and a Half Men

Officially Canceled:

• Three Rivers

Likely to be renewed:

• Criminal Minds
• CSI
• CSI: Miami
• CSI: NY
• Gary Unmarried
• Ghost Whisperer
• The Mentalist
• NCIS
• New Adventures of Old Christine

Chopping Block:

• Accidentally on Purpose
• Cold Case
• Medium
• Numb3rs
• Rules of Engagement

FOX
Officially renewed:

• American Dad
• Bones
• The Cleveland Show
• Family Guy
• Fringe
• Glee
• The Simpsons

Officially canceled:

• 24
• Dollhouse
• Brothers
• Past Life
• ‘Til Death

Likely to be renewed:

• American Idol
• House
• Lie to Me

Chopping block:

• Human Target

NBC
Officially renewed:

• 30 Rock
• Community
• Friday Night Lights
• Law & Order
• The Office
• Parks and Recreation

Likely to be renewed:

• The Biggest Loser
• Celebrity Apprentice
• Law & Order: SVU

Chopping block:

• Chuck
• Heroes
• Mercy
• Trauma

The CW
Officially renewed:

• 90210
• America’s Next Top Model
• Gossip Girl
• Smallville
• Supernatural
• The Vampire Diaries

Chopping block:

• Life Unexpected
  
• One Tree Hill
• Melrose Place

Could we see Conan O'Brien at this year's FOX upfronts?

Word is that Conan is closer to inking a deal with Fox. He could very well be at this year's Fox upfronts on May 17. Note that he has not scheduled a show for that date on his upcoming 30 city comedy tour. His contract with NBC expires in September and there's serious buzz around town that he could be joining Fox immediately after its expiration. This could be major for both Conan and Fox alike as they both have the chance to start from scratch on what could be a legendary late night talk show franchise, a feat that has not yet been conquered by Fox.

It's not that I don't enjoy his daily, wackjob tweet, but I'm going to need him back on my TV every night of the week again ASAP. I've been going through major withdrawals, and it almost hurts to turn on my TV at 11:35pm and not see him there.

Atelier Versace Spring 2010 Lookbook

Versace RTW has been amazing this year, and good lord, the spring 2010 lookbook for Atelier Versace is phenomenal. They've really stepped it up recently, and it's really all about youth this year, which is great because looking at these are like a breath of fresh air.

I love these angled, elliptical, and architectural looks. The textures are totally awe-inspiring. Just looking at these make my heart pitter patter with simple, unadulterated joy.

View the whole lookbook here.

The Oscar Curse?

Could the best actress Oscar be cursed with couple splits? Let's examine the evidence.

First Julia Roberts and Benjamin Bratt. Then Halle Barry and sexaholic Eric Benet. Then Hilary Swank and hubby Chad Lowe. Then the split of America's sweethearts: Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe. And now the recently reported separation of Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes.

If that's not already enough damning evidence for you, let's put the curse to the test. Who recently nabbed a golden victory in the best actress category? None other than Ms. Sandra Bullock. Who's been reportedly sleeping around? Mr. Sandra Bullock, aka Jesse James. That is some fast acting voodoo--hardly two weeks and Sandy's already backed out of the UK premiere of The Blind Side and reportedly left the house.

Yikes. Now I'm not one to assume completely on conjecture, but holy crap, this has to mean something. Could it be just coincidence, sheer happenstance, kismet, or whatever hoo-ha hullabaloo? Maybe, maybe. But maybe there's actually something to all of this here. Someone call a psychic, someone call a healer, someone call that crazy voodoo lady from season 2 of True Blood.

Seriously though, in regards to Sandra, I hope this is all tabloid fodder because I couldn't imagine anybody in their right mind who would cheat on Sandra B. Have you seen the woman? She's in her forties and I'm still watching her in rom coms wishing I was her.

In regards to the curse, I'm seriously a little freaked out and kinda, sorta, (actually really) convinced. You?

New Robyn!

It's no secret I love Robyn. It's been five years from her eponymous release, Robyn, and she's finally ready to release a new album, tentatively titled Body Talk. Yipee! I am ridiculously, ridiculously excited. I've been waiting very patiently and the word is she will be releasing three mini albums this year.

Check out her new song, 'Fembot' and the relaunch of her new website: http://robyn.com, where you can also stream Fembot.

Karl Lagerfeld's Diane Kruger Vogue Shoot

I've been MIA for a little while and it's time to jump back on the horse. More posts on television related business to come in the very near future, especially since I got caught up in the Oscar frenzy and I've been ignoring the good ole' TV.

For now, enjoy this shoot I'm currently obsessed with: Diane Kruger in the latest Vogue Germany shot by none other than the great Karl Lagerfeld. Nothing could be more perfect than Karl and Diane together. The first time I saw this editorial I literally yelped with joy.

Love Diane with this androgynous look. How fantastically beautiful is that?

Alexander McQueen's phenomenal last collection

What an incredibly tragic loss for the creative world, because Alexander McQueen was a true visionary. His fall 2010 collection, his last collection, is phenomenal. I'm speechless. The gold foil feathers, incredible prints, eerie religious imagery, Byzantine inspiration, and incredibly feminine full skirts? Perfection.



View the rest of his collection here.