The woman who introduced Carrie Bradshaw to the world is coming back to the small screen, and not just for the Sex and the City prequel series. Author Candace Bushnell will be bringing her book One Fifth Avenue to the ABC as an hour long drama series. more ›

Last month, two synagogues filed suit against the city and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz claiming the Seaside Summer Concert Series at Asser Levy Park was violating noise code. That code stated that the "use of electronic sound amplification equipment at any location within 500 feet of houses of worship during hours of worship" is not allowed. The city quickly moved to tweak that law. more ›

The ridiculously slow rebuilding process at Ground Zero is going to get a bit of that Steven Spielberg magic, with a six-part documentary on the Science Channel called Rebuilding Ground Zero. It would be funny (in an Andy Kaufman sort of way) if the whole series was comprised of a time-elapse video showing nothing happening, but the press release says it will "chronicle the uplifting, innovative reengineering of the World Trade Center site through the eyes of the people—architects, engineers, construction workers and city planners—charged with making One World Trade Center and its surrounding area a reality." But when it comes out on DVD, what section will video stores put it: fantasy or science fiction? more ›

JetBlue's T5 still has that new terminal smell to it, and it just keeps getting better. On top being so pretty, the airline has now teamed up with some music and marketing folks to bring their Live from T5 event to travelers. The six-month, 12-date live music concert series at their JFK outpost "takes place on select Fridays throughout the year, will feature hand-picked emerging artists from around the U.S. as well as bands chosen based on public votes in a national online competition." The series kicks off tomorrow with Nicole Atkins, and other upcoming acts include Alberta Cross and Justin Townes Earle. Maybe on-air live performances are next? more ›

At the Made in NY awards last night the Mayor called the longest-running soap opera in television history, Guiding Light, a “real New York institution.” The show only recently announced its cancellation, after being on radio and television for 72 years. Bloomberg told those in attendance, “This fall, the ‘Light’ will fade after 57 wonderful years in New York City. I really hope that Phillip, Alexandra, Alan and all the Spaldings can work out their differences, that Olivia and Natalia find true love, and that we finally find out who killed Edmond! I think it was Josh—but I never liked him, anyway.” Though he claimed to be unfamiliar with the show, it sure sounds like the Mayor takes an afternoon break to watch his stories. Maybe he'll find comfort in this slideshow tracing GL's history. more ›

Jerry Seinfeld is returning to television, but this time he's behind the scenes. The NY Times reports on the new reality series he's producing for NBC called The Marriage Refs, but he told them, “This is going to be a comedy show; I’m not interested in the reality of it.” The show, a brainchild of the comedians, will focus on "funny marital spats," but will be more like The Honeymooners than Dr. Phil (noting that TV therapy never works). Each episode will have a theme and will capture arguments based on this theme, footage of which will be used by a marriage ref in picking a winner of the argument. Hmm, we were hoping he'd make the judge-appointed butler idea a reality. more ›

The Times's neato "Then/Now" series, which always features two comparative photos of the same NYC location, past and present, concluded yesterday, having compared 16 views of the city 30 years ago with identical contemporary views. Today's view is of Times Square, looking south on Broadway from 50th Street to roughly 45th Street. As you scroll your mouse over the website's black and white photo from gritty '79, it transforms into the banal, supersize corporate ad vortex of today. more ›

Picture this: Four female werewolves on the prowl (For men? For shoes? For blood?) in New York City in a new TV series called Bitches. Now imagine that this is actually real, because it is! Wired reports that the new series was greenlighted for Fox, who are cashing in on the "ancient supernatural beast" phenom (Twilight). Werewolves, vampires, whatever—mix it up with some modern day drama and you've got a hit. At least that's what writer Michael Dougherty (Superman Returns, X2: X-Men United) is hoping for. And "according to The Hollywood Reporter, the quirky urban fairy tale Bitches will be executive-produced by Gretchen Berg and Aaron Harberts (Pushing Daisies). So basically, picture Carrie Bradshaw with some extra facial hair? more ›

Is a sequel to True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl in the making? A miniseries, perhaps? Maybe Christmas wishes do come true, because the SI Live blog is reporting that MTV is holding a casting call during the busy holiday season at the Staten Island Mall this weekend (more specifically the GUESS store from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday). The network is looking to find "everyday kids [18 to 20 years old] that are fun, cute and lead interesting lives" for a new 20-episode show that begins taping next month. The site also notes that MTV is keeping quiet for now, but "it's safe to say viewers can expect it to be along the lines of the de-funked TRL," as it will feature both pre-filmed and live segments. Staten Island: where MTV shows go when they die? Oh, and Manhattanites, you need not apply—the casting agent specified they don't want your kind. It's like opposite day! more ›

Television watchers clearly didn't get enough of Staten Island through the MTV special True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl, so it's a good thing "FX is developing a New York-set police drama with former West Wing writer/executive producer Lawrence O'Donnell" based on the borough. It's set to be called Staten Island, and the focus will allegedly be on "a compromised police chief based in the borough." The Hollywood Reporter has all the details, and it looks like SI should start getting ready for its close-up! [via Staten Island Advance; photo cred] more ›

MTV is finally canceling their TRL (Total Request Live) series, after rumors have been circulating about its demise for over a year. Variety reports that the show, which has had a long shelf life as is—lasting over a decade—"will depart in mid-November with a two-hour Saturday-afternoon special. Its departure will coincide with the return of another music vid-themed show, Feedback New MTV (FNMTV)." The screams in Times Square have been slowly fading since the show's beginning, but will they now be muted forever? more ›

Jennifer Lopez is bringing her 2002 big screen rom-com, Maid in Manhattan, back to life as an hour long dramedy series for ABC. The Hollywood Reporter notes that while Chad Hodge, the writer behind the show, says "The show is a different maid in a different Manhattan," the lead will still be a Latina from the Bronx working in a swank Manhattan hotel, just trying to make it in this crazy, mixed-up world. Sounds the same so far! This is the second go-around for turn the movie into a show--the last was in 2004 but didn't get past development stages. This time, it's said that Bronx native J.Lo "has been very involved, providing 'a fountain of ideas.'" [via NYMag] more ›

The Observer points out a new program coming to Showtime -- turns out the network has a New York-based series in the works called Studio. "The show is less about the history of Studio 54 than it is about New York in the late '70s, what people were going through, the political and social issues. Studio 54 is the backdrop for exploring that." While a Steve Rubell character is planned for the cast, "the rest of the characters fictional or composites," and the plot won't be based on actual events...so don't expect to see Bianca Jagger ride in on a horse. more ›