Beyonce sings “Ave Maria” beautifully in this 2008 Christmas in Rockefeller Center video clip. So nice to hear her sing something besides Single Ladies!

Britney Spears gives this pre-recorded intro to NBC’s annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center special. Just wondering why she says “Rockefellah” though…

Rosie O’Donnell didn’t do such a bang up job of bringing the variety show format back to TV – Rosie Live has been cancelled after just one show.

Rosie O’Donnell wrote on her blog: “there will b no more – no ratings – bad reviews – yet still – a thrill 4 me.”

Turns out people aren’t so hot about the variety show format. Or Rosie O’Donnell. Or both.

Rosie O’Donnell’s Wednesday night attempt at a variety show, titled Rosie Live, brought in just 5 million viewers. Read the rest of this entry »

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade kicks off the 2008 holiday/Christmas TV specials and movies. Check out this rundown of all of your favorite TV Christmas specials and movies – from Rudolph to A Christmas Story, there are classic and new programs for everyone on the 2008 Christmas TV specials schedule. Each program is listed with it’s channel and time.

Also, check out TV Crunch’s 7 Favorite Christmas Specials for video clips of some of the holiday’s finest. Read the rest of this entry »

Britney Spears will be joining the December 3 Christmas in Rockefeller Center special on December 3 to celebrate the annual tree lighting ceremony.

A Life & Style insider says of Britney Spears’ appearance: “Details of her appearance are still being finalized, but she’s confirmed to appear. She will be there.” Read the rest of this entry »

NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center special is shaping up to be a star studded event: the Jonas Brothers, David Cook, Beyoncé and Faith Hill are all set to perform. Christmas in Rockefeller Center airs December 3rd at 8 p.m. Read the rest of this entry »

Ricky Gervais provided plenty of laughs on the November 7 episode of The View, as seen in this video (man, I never tire of seeing those clips of Gervais as a skinny 80s pop star!).

You can also catch Ricky Gervais in a November 15 HBO stand-up comedy special, called “Ricky Gervais’ Out of England” at 9 p.m.