Good News: HBO has given ENLIGHTENED, its low rated albeit critically acclaimed Laura Dern starrer a chance to find an audience by officially renewing it for a second season. Bad News: For HUNG, BORED TO DEATH and HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA, all three of which were canceled after three, three, and two seasons respectively. [Source]
Good News: Broadway’s Book of Mormon just received the kind of publicity money can’t buy. Bad News: For fans of AMERICAN IDOL runner-up David Archuleta, who announced during a Christmas concert Monday that he will be taking a two-year break from his singing career to go on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. #HasaDigaEebowai [Source]
Good News: Comedian John Cleese is kicking off the new year by making an all-too rare sitcom appearance. Bad News: On a February sweeps episode of WHITNEY that will see him play Whitney and Alex’s (Chris D’Elia) couples therapist. [Source]
Good News: Whoopi Goldberg has actually been forced to publicly come out and deny farting on THE VIEW. Bad News: Assuming of course we remember our second grade recess etiquette — just to give you an indication of how ridiculous we think this story is — who ever smelt it dealt it! [Source]