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Chicago Sports Network is the new, hybrid regional sports network carrying Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox games. The channel is available via cable and on over-the-air channels, but it’s now got a new way for viewers to watch as well: via streaming! The Chicago Sports Network streaming service is launching on Friday, Nov. 15, and we’ll run through all the top questions about the service below.

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Dr. Pepper Fansville features a star-studded cast with notable celebrity cameos, from actors to athletes, in over-the-top commercials. The ensemble cast brings to life the exaggerated town of Fansville, showcasing a mix of stereotypical high school drama characters. Dr. Pepper branding is prominent in the commercials, but the talented cast members deliver funny performances that keep viewers entertained.

Dr. Pepper Fansville is an episodic series of commercials for the soft drink brand in which several notable actors and athletes have made funny appearances. The series first began in 2018 and ran up through 2022, starting with the introduction of the fictional town "Fansville", a generic town where generic fans of the generic local team "State" root against their arch nemesis "Tech". The citizens of Fansville often get into exaggerated dilemmas reminiscent of those from soap operas, though with the solution always revolving around Dr. Pepper.

The Fansville commercials succeed not just with a bunch of celebrity cameos,...

Hallmark stars Alexa and Carlos PenaVega are making a movie with Great American Pure Flix [Image @vegaalexa on Instagram]

Great American Pure Flix reveals details of new, original movies and introduces its third original series of 2024 coming in May.

Among the popular stars are Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega, and Kristoffer Polaha on the faith and family streamer. Read on to learn more about what the feel-good network offers fans in May 2024.

Great American Pure Flix reveals original movies and a series

During May, Great American Pure Flix is premiering new content each Thursday at 8 pm. Meanwhile, families can also see the premieres of the platform’s third original series and movies.

Love’s Second Act

Starring Jodie Sweetin, Tilky Jones, Love’s Second Act, premieres are Thursday, May 9, 0n 8 pm Et/Pt on Great American Pure Flix.

The movie’s plot sees Jamie (Sweetin) as a filmmaker who needs inspiration to finish her screenplay after a studio buys her pitch.

The days are getting shorter and training camp has come to a close, which means NFL football is almost here. Before the regular season officially kicks off, there is plenty of time to revisit some of the elite football-focused movies and television shows that are out there. Whether you're a comedy buff or are looking for something more heartfelt or dramatic, there is a football movie or show that fits the bill.

Much of the best football content has come within the last 20 years as the American obsession with football has grown. That doesn't mean there aren't plenty of classics to look back upon, but from a sheer content volume standpoint football has dominated the American media landscape more recently, providing NFL fans will hours of entertainment.

Remember the Titans (2000)

One of the most beloved sports movies of all time, Remember the Titans is rewatchable for a number of reasons.

One of the most entertaining elements of old school Survivor was the Survivor Auction, which was a fan favorite reward challenge that should be brought back for current seasons. The Survivor Auction was first introduced in season 2 in 2001, and appeared with regularity until season 30. The auction was different from the series' typical reward challenges, in that it provided the contestants with a respite from the competition by allowing them to bid on food items, luxury items, and in some instances, contact with their loved ones.

Eventually, Survivor began introducing game advantages into the auction, which eventually led to the challenge's demise. Contestants began waiting to bid until the advantage appeared, causing the food and luxury components of the auction to be less jovial and lighthearted. The final straw for the Survivor Auction came in season 30, when Mike Holloway nearly reneged on a deal that he made with his fellow castaways,...

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal moonlights as DJ Diesel, and he compares the rush of performing live onstage to playing on the basketball court.

“It’s like being in a basketball game and having people come and cheer you on and support you,” the 50-year-old Inside the NBA analyst told The Hollywood Reporter ahead of his performance at his annual pre-Super Bowl extravaganza, Shaq’s Fun House, which took place Saturday night.

“I just want everybody to have a good time,” he added.

But while the icon has released four rap albums in the past — including the 1993 platinum success Shaq Diesel — he’s not looking to drop more projects.

“No,” he simply said when asked if he would release an album based on his DJing.

More than 5,000 people attended Saturday’s over-the-top and wild music and circus-styled festival at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, which featured circus games, a Ferris wheel,...

NFL veteran and Super Bowl Champion, Kevin Carter and co-host Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts hosted the Grand Finale of “Waiting for Wishes” Celebrity Waiters Dinner at the Hilton Nashville Downtown on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Kevin Carter, Tim McGraw and Jay DeMarcus

Credit/Copyright: Terry Wyatt

The star-studded event benefited The Kevin Carter Foundation and Make-a-Wish Middle Tennessee. The event series, which concluded with this Grand Finale, has raised 2.5 million to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions through Make-a-Wish of Middle Tennessee.

The celebrity event, emceed by former Wkrn’s John Dwyer (for all 20 years) was an exclusive, VIP evening where hosts Carter and DeMarcus invited professional athletes, country music artists and various celebrities from all over the country to wait tables, followed by the Official After-Party – Jammin’ with Jay DeMarcus & Friends, emceed by SiriusXM The Highway’s Storme Warren. DeMarcus showcased his new band Generation Radio...

Saban Films has launched a new trailer for ‘Under The Stadium Lights’ featuring Laurence Fishburne and Milo Gibson.

Based on the true story of a small-town high school football team who beat all the odds to win their state championship. After a crushing defeat ended their prior season, everyone counted the Abilene Eagles out of title contention. Facing doubts and personal challenges both on and off the field, it will take the guidance of their team chaplain (Gibson) and a surrogate father figure (Fishburne) for them to realize what they can achieve when they stand united as a team. In this uplifting underdog story, the Abilene Eagles will once again soar in an incredible comeback that will be forever remembered in sports history.

Directed by Todd Randall, Abigail Hawk, Acoryé White, Carter Redwood, Germain Arroyo, Adrian Favela, Eddie George, Glenn Morshower also star.

Also in trailers – The first teaser trailer...

"This city chews 'em up, and it spits 'em out." Saban Films + Paramount have released an official trailer for yet another small town football underdog sports story called Under the Stadium Lights, also known as Brother's Keeper. The film tells the true story of the 2009 Abilene High School Football team. After a crushing defeat ended their prior season, everyone counted the Abilene Eagles out of title contention. Facing doubts and personal challenges both on and off the field, it will take the guidance of their team chaplain and a surrogate father figure for them to realize what they can achieve when they stand united as a team. Isn't it the same thing for every underdog sports story? Under the Stadium Lights stars Milo Gibson, Abigail Hawk, Acoryé White, Carter Redwood, Germain Arroyo, Adrian Favela, Eddie George, Glenn Morshower, with Noel G. and Laurence Fishburne. This is another one of those "do you remember this game?...

The closest thing to sports running on the Freeform cable network since it came under Disney ownership in 2001 might be “Make It Or Break It,” a soapy series about the lives of young gymnasts hoping to get to the Olympics. On Sunday, Freeform will really be taking the field.

Viewers who tune to Freeform looking for “Hunger Games,” “Alice in Wonderland” or one of the movies Freeform typically shows each weekend will at 1 p.m. tomorrow find themselves part of a massive sports play. Freeform will show –of all things — an NFL Wild Card match between the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. Nickelodeon and Telemundo, two other TV outlets known for things other than sports, will also try football on for size this weekend.

“It’s an experiment. We’ve never done it before,” says Sarah Lindman, senior vice president of content planning and strategy at Freeform, in an interview.

Public Relations firm Stan Rosenfield & Associates has rebranded itself as Rmg (Rosenfield Media Group), effective Oct. 1.

The re-branding comes seven-and-a-half years after Zach Rosenfield joined PR entertainment industry vet Stan Rosenfield and expanded the company’s reach beyond talent representation to include producers, production companies, content creators, sports based ventures and corporations. The rebranding also recognizes the evolving executive structure since Zach Rosenfield joined the company, as well as the rise of Katie Feldman within the talent division and Ethan Friedman with company’s client base of producers and production companies.

Rmg is also providing consulting services for companies and institutions looking to create relationships within the entertainment industry; their first client in this space is Inc. 5000 company, Belay. Rmg has hired Amanda Sprague to oversee the firm’s corporate strategies, and work closely with Zach Rosenfield and Friedman on the day-to-day representations of the firm’s entertainment and business based clients.

Dark Roads 79 is an upcoming horror feature. From director Chase Smith, this title follows a rock band as they enjoy the spotlight. Then, they head up to a remote cabin, to work on a new album. Here, band members have to face the Devil, when their front man reveals himself to be demonic. Dark Roads 79 includes an eclectic cast: Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects), April Bogenschutz (Penance Lane), Eddie George ("Ballers"), David Flannery and Jessica Sonneborn. The film's official poster and trailer are debuting here, ahead of the film's May release. Dark Roads 79 has appeared at several film festivals. From the Marietta International Film Festival to the Idyllwild International Film Festival, this feature has traveled the United States and won awards. This feature has picked up a "Best Horror/Thriller Film" award at the Los Angeles Film Awards and an "Indie Spirit Ward" at Idyllwild. This award winning film continues...

Genre distributor Terror Films has acquired the rights to Chase Smith’s horror film, Dark Roads 79. Dark Roads 79 has a talented cast and an intriguing story. The film centrally stars: April Bogenschutz (Penance Lane), Eddie George (“Ballers”), David Flannery (Detroit), Chase Smith, Jessica Sonneborn and horror icon Bill Moseley. The plot itself centers around …

The post Rock & Roll Killer Thriller Dark Roads 79 Releases this May! appeared first on Hnn | Horrornews.net.

The season finale of Dr. Pepper’s “Fansville” ad campaign hit our screens last night during the National Championship. We had, until now, been kept in suspense over the identity of the bigfoot style character known as Big Fan. If truth be told, some might have found the big reveal a little underwhelming. Dr. Pepper broadcast adverts over the college football season in an episode-like marketing campaign. In this world, the fictional town of Fansville is obsessed with college football, and the town’s sheriff is a former linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks turned actor Brian ‘The Boz’ Bosworth. The Boz was joined by Eddie George, another […]...

Ex-nfl star Tiki Barber made his Broadway debut in "Kinky Boots" this weekend -- dancing and singing in a pair of red thigh-highs ... and he slaaaaayyyyyyed.  The former New York Giants running back played Don the foreman in the Broadway play, which required him to flex his vocal range and hit a high note in one of the songs.  Look, he's no Celine Dion -- but he was pretty good ... and the crowd loved it.

Magnum P.I.‘s titular sleuth has swapped his Ferrari for a Vespa (!) — but that’s not the only twist on tap in this Sunday’s special outing of the freshman drama.

Airing Sunday following CBS’ broadcast of the NFL’s Afc Championship Game, the episode “Winner Takes All” finds Magnum (played by Jay Hernandez) and every other private investigator and bounty hunter on Oahu scrambling to track down a man accused of murder, with a $200K bounty dangled before them.

In the sneak peek above, Magnum has followed a lead to a storage unit, only to discover rival P.

In today’s film news roundup, Molly Shannon’s “Wild Nights with Emily” and Motke Dapp’s “Other Versions of You” get distribution, Robert Patrick is up for a role as an FBI agent and “Nutcracker” writer Ashleigh Powell signs with CAA.

Acquisitions

Greenwich Entertainment has bought “Wild Nights with Emily,’ a dramatic comedy about Emily Dickinson starring Molly Shannon.

The film, which had its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival, was written and directed by Madeleine Olnek. Greenwich will release the film theatrically early next year.

Shannon’s role captures the vivacious, irreverent side of the poet that was covered up for years — most notably Emily’s lifelong romantic relationship with another woman, using Dickinson’s own words.

“Madeleine’s witty, madcap yet poignant and absolutely necessary version of Emily’s life is an Emily we’ve never seen before, but one that has been hiding in plain sight all along,...

In today’s film news roundup, a documentary about the 1963 Navy football team takes shape, “Never Heard” gets a release, Tim Tebow is backing “Run the Race,” “Death on the Nile” gets a 2020 release and Martin Scorsese is honored.

Documentary Set

Michael Meredith, son of the late Dallas Cowboy quarterback Don Meredith, has signed on to direct “The President’s Team,” a documentary about the 1963 U.S. Naval Academy football team, Variety has learned exclusively.

The film, based on the 2009 book of the same title by Michael Connelly, follows the story of commitment and camaraderie among a team of young athletes attempting to revive a nation wrought with grief — 10 days after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Kennedy, a Navy veteran, was scheduled to initiate the 1963 Army-Navy game with a coin toss. In the days following his assassination, with the status of the major event up in the air,...

Roadside Attractions announced that they have acquired the U.S. rights to faith-based drama Run the Race from executive producers Tim Tebow and Robby Tebow.

Run the Race follows two young brothers reeling from their mother’s death and his father’s abandonment. Zach (Tanner Stine), an All-State athlete, finds glory on the football field, working to earn a college scholarship in the hopes of earning he and his brother, David (Evan Hofer), a ticket out of town. But when a devastating injury sidelines Zach, David laces up his track cleats to salvage their future.

The movie will be released nationwide on February 22, 2019 through a distribution deal with Roadside Attractions. The movie also features Mykelti Williamson, Frances Fisher, Kristoffer Polaha, Mario Van Peebles and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George.

From Reserve Entertainment and 10th Leper Productions, the film is produced by Darren Moorman, Jake McEntire and Ken Carpenter; directed by...

If the allegations against Urban Meyer are true -- that he covered up domestic violence -- his punishment must be "severe" ... so says Eddie George. Of course, the results of the independent investigation into the Osu football program surrounding Zach Smith have not been released yet. That could happen as soon as this week.  Smith's ex-wife, Courtney, claims Meyer Must have known about the alleged domestic violence incidents -- but covered them up to protect the football program.

Eddie George is singing the praises of his new boss -- saying it was a Pleasure starring in Tim Tebow's new movie ... and he thinks the guy could win an Oscar one day.  Fyi, Eddie is one of the main roles in "Run the Race" -- a story about two brothers who use sports to overcome personal tragedies in their lives.   It's a faith-based, feel-good story -- so, it's perfect for Tim Tebow who...

Tim Tebow is officially breaking into the movie making business. The former NFL star, who had a brief but memorable run as quarterback of the Denver Broncos and a less memorable stint with the New York Jets, is producing a faith-based movie titled Run the Race. Tebow, who is now a professional baseball player in the minor leagues for the New York Mets, can add Hollywood producer to his growing list of accomplishments in life. He serves as executive producer alongside his brother Robby. Tebow had this to say about the upcoming movie in a statement.

"This is a story about overcoming the hard issues of life, about the power of sacrifice, the power of family and the power of forgiveness. I love being a part of a project like this because it will impact lives."

Run the Race follows brothers who have been abandoned by their father and are...

Tim Tebow and his brother, Robby, are making their foray into film with a faith-based movie about a couple of brothers looking to overcome adversity through sports — one a track star, the other a football player.

The film, Run the Race, stars Mykelti Williamson, Frances Fisher, Tanner Stine and Evan Hofer, and also features Mario Van Peebles and Eddie George, the former Heisman Trophy-winning running back who played for nine seasons in the NFL.

"Sports really is a microcosm of how life is," George said. "Somebody's going to deal with adversity. Somebody's going to deal ...

Tim Tebow and his brother, Robby, are making their foray into film with a faith-based movie about a couple of brothers looking to overcome adversity through sports — one a track star, the other a football player.

The film, Run the Race, stars Mykelti Williamson, Frances Fisher, Tanner Stine and Evan Hofer, and also features Mario Van Peebles and Eddie George, the former Heisman Trophy-winning running back who played for nine seasons in the NFL.

"Sports really is a microcosm of how life is," George said. "Somebody's going to deal with adversity. Somebody's going to deal ...

[[tmz:video id="0_y9jitqun"]] Archie Griffin. Eddie George. Orlando Pace. Ezekiel Elliott. Cris Carter. Maurice Clarett ... some of the greatest Ohio State football players of all time.  But does J.T. Barrett belong in that group??? Hell yes, according to Eddie George. Barrett has set all sorts of records at Osu during his 4 years as the Buckeyes Qb -- including most career Tds, most career passing yards, most TDs in a season and most career offensive yards.  He also...

[[tmz:video id="0_h2bcayn8"]] Eddie George says he'll always remember Terry Glenn as a "good kid with a big heart" ... telling TMZ Sports he was honored to call the late NFL receiver his teammate. George and Glenn played together at Ohio State in the '90s and later in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. The Heisman trophy winner says he admired how well Glenn thrived despite losing his mother at 13 years old. "He was a great guy to be around.

Creator and Host of the six-time Emmy Award winning “Sport Science” and author of the New York Times Best Seller “The Perfection Point”, John Brenkus, and thirteen-time Pro Bowl, two-time Super Bowl Champion and Super Bowl Mvp, Ray Lewis, have announced that the Ray Of Hope Foundation will be holding a kick-off fundraising event on Monday, September 18th at SignatureFD Headquarters in Atlanta, Ga.

The financial planning corporation, SignatureFD and SignaturePRO, whose purpose is to help empower athletes to live with purpose and confidence in their relationships and actions, has partnered up with the Ray of Hope Foundation for the event.

Longtime friends Brenkus and Lewis bonded over one common principle: sending positive energy to those in need. It all started one day when Brenkus asked Lewis to record a short encouraging video for a friend who was fighting stage 4 brain cancer. The very next day, a friend of Brenkus...

[[tmz:video id="0_kzkiu243"]] Handle business. Keep your nose outta trouble. Stay the hell away from sketchy situations. These are all different ways of saying Ezekiel Elliott's gotta man up to move past his domestic violence saga -- courtesy of Eddie George. We got Eddie at Lax ... and asked the former NFL superstar to weigh in on Zeke as the Rb fights to reduce his 6-game suspension. George was an Ohio State legend just like Elliott ... but unlike Elliott,...

[[tmz:video id="0_je314p73"]] The big loser in the Matt Stafford contract situation is Tom Brady -- because if a guy who won Zero playoff games is making $135 mil, Brady needs a raise, stat ... so says Eddie George.   The ex-nfl running back wouldn't go as far as to say Stafford doesn't deserve the fat new deal -- but says it's Brady who should be the highest paid player in the league.  "[Stafford] is 0-3 in the playoffs. Tom Brady has 5 Super Bowl rings.

The worlds of Hollywood, entertainment and sports are set to collide once again next week with the 25th annual Espy Awards. Bryan Cranston, Samuel L. Jackson and Jeremy Renner are among the A-list actors set to present at the 2017 ESPYs on July 12, which airs live at 8 p.m. Et on ABC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning will host this year’s sports star-filled event, with Espn veteran Chris Berman, Dove Cameron, Eddie George, Nneka Ogwumike, Elizabeth Olsen, Danica Patrick and Issa Rae also named as presenters. Also Read: Peyton Manning to Host 25th...

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As The Evil Within 2‘s announced, we take a look at what happens when urban myths and legends collide with the realm of gaming...

Most people can cite at least a couple of urban legends or conspiracy theories. Paul McCartney isn't really Paul McCartney. A ghost haunts a single shot in the 80s comedy hit Three Men And A Baby. Blowing on Nintendo cartridges makes them work better.

With the advent of the internet, we might be forgiven for thinking that outlandish claims and tall tales would be chased away by the might of Google or a website like Snopes, where myth-busting facts are but a search term or click away. Instead, the web has allowed creepy stories and urban legends to travel more quickly than ever, as they’re copied and pasted in forums, emails and social media posts - hence the oft-used term 'creepypasta', used to describe these strange,...

Not even significant, invasive surgery can keep The Rock from balling.

The second season of HBO’s “Ballers” ended with Dwayne Johnson’s character, Spencer Strasmore, checking into a facility to address the hip issue that had been bugging him all season long. By the looks of it, it seems like the operation was not a failure.

Read More: ‘Ballers’ Season Finale Review: Here’s How Hard The Rock Balled in Season 2

No word on the lasting fate of the body of Spencer’s financial consultant associate Joe Krutel (Rob Corddry), whose unfortunate nipple piercing was another high (low? both?) point, last we saw these Miami football professionals. But if you think that any fresh appendages or an artificial ball-and-socket joint would keep this show from doing what it’s done for the last 20 episodes — show scantily clad women, impossibly talented athletes and unbelievable business expenditures, all within close proximity of the beach — think again.

Kensi's feeling left behind, and it's a weight on the whole team.

New relationships are forming, or solidifying on NCIS: Los Angeles Season 8 Episode 12. Except for Kensi, who's inadvertently ruining hers with Deeks.

Before I cover all the personal drama, let's take a quick look at the case of the week, such as it was.

Sam got to dress up and go undercover at the same private-security firm where this week's victim worked. There was a hint of dirt, but no, a couple of the guys at the firm were helping out a misguided young man and one of them got killed for his troubles.

(Shoutout to Eddie George, the former All-Pro running back, who played one of Sam's security-firm co-workers and who may be the next ex-nfl player to make the transition to acting.)

Sam's contribution was to make an inspirational speech to keep the firm's boss from ruining his and his company's reputation.

[[tmz:video id="0_rztk9c1b"]] Eddie George says the white-hot Dallas Cowboys will sweep both the Mvp and Rookie of The Year Awards ... with one player ... telling TMZ Sports Ezekiel Elliott should Win Them Both. The Cowboys have multiple guys up for both Trophies (Dak could slide into either one as well) but when we got George out in NYC he made it clear ... Zeke deserves em both. It's been done before ... NFL great Earl Campbell pulled the feat off...

Eric Dickerson says he will Never go to another Rams game as long as Jeff Fisher is the coach ... and part of it has to do with Britney Spears.  The Rams legend finally revealed it was Fisher who called him up and told him the team doesn't want him on the sidelines at games ... over public criticisms Eric has made about the team. So, what does Britney Spears have to do with it?  Fisher apparently tried to tell E.

[[tmz:video id="0_jbobt0q1"]] Jay Glazer got all up in Eddie George's head -- talkin' all sorts of smack to the NFL legend after dinner at Catch in West Hollywood ... and it's great!  The two were (responsibly) leaving the restaurant in a chauffeured car after a boozy meal -- when our guy tried to ask Eddie about some NFL topics.  Jay played the role of street heckler. It's funny. Watch.  Read more...

[[tmz:video id="0_1p5eq0d3"]] Eddie George says he Commends fellow Ohio State alum Joey Bosa for holding out from Chargers training camp ... saying the NFL is a business and he Must look out for numero uno. Bosa -- the #3 overall pick in the draft -- has been getting serious heat for holding out (some of it from teammates) ... so much so that his mom took to Twitter to stick up for her kid. But George Likes that Bosa is...

[[tmz:video id="0_gdx6xxe9"]] Eddie George is trying to get on Bruce Lee's level ... 'cause he's mastereing the "2-inch punch" -- and tested it out on a TMZ photog!  Here's the backstory ... George got an Mma tutorial from Herschel Walker in between takes at a "Heisman House" commercial shoot earlier this week.  [[tmz:video id="0_4varhyah"]] Walker worked on the technique with George ... and he was all excited to try it out when our photog inquired about it at Lax.  Fyi -- our photog fully consented!

When Eddie George was catching touchdown passes and breaking rushing and receiving records for the Tennessee Titans, no one expected that one day he would be singing and dancing his way through musical theater. But that is exactly what the Heisman Trophy winner and four-time NFL Pro Bowler is doing this week, when he stars in “Chicago” at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre as charming lawyer Billy Flynn, opposite Grammy winner Brandy Norwood as Roxie Hart. The 42-year-old former running back (who retired from football in 2004) is reprising the role from his Broadway debut earlier this year, after previously taking on the title roles in.

Eddie George was So Good as the lead in the Broadway run of "Chicago" that producers offered him a new deal to take the show to L.A. ... where his new co-star will be Brandy!! The ex-nfl star just wrapped up his 7 week run in NYC as Billy Flynn ... and "Chicago" producer Barry Weissler tells TMZ Sports the guy is the Real Deal onstage. "Eddie is a singing, dancing, acting champ. He's all American, all Pro,...

For many young NFL players, resuming a normal life after football fame can feel like a crushing defeat. So it was for Eddie George, the 1995 Heisman trophy-winning running back who spent eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans before being released from the team in 2004. Having to retire from the career he loved at the age of 31, "was very difficult for me," says George, now 42, who became depressed and sought counseling. "It wasn't about the money. When football's all you know, and it ends, it feels like a death ... there's a grieving period." During that difficult period, "It was hard for...

[[tmz:video id="0_11gplu4p"]] When Eddie George made his Broadway Debut Tuesday night as the star of "Chicago" ... he got support in the crowd from another NFL legend ... The Bus!!! Fyi, George became a serious actor after his NFL career and recently locked up the role of Billy Flynn in the Tony Award winning play. Tuesday was Eddie's Debut -- and the first time he's ever had to sing in front of an audience -- and his old pal...

Actress-model Sophie Simmons will star in the upcoming horror film “Dark Roads ’79,” TheWrap has learned. Chase Smith (“Realm of Souls”) will direct the suspenseful indie about a rock star who trades his soul for fame and fortune. Eddie George (“American Dream Builders”), Lance Paul (“Buried Cain”) and Bill Moseley (“The Devil’s Rejects”) will co-star in the film, co-written by Smith and Richard Krevolin. Also Read: TheWrap’s 25 Most Anticipated Movies of 2015: From ‘Fifty Shades’ to ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Spectre’ Best known for starring on A&E’s “Gene Simmons: Family Jewels,” Sophie plays a woman named Stacy who...

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition preformered well for ABC for many years. Could American Dream Builders be a ratings success for NBC or will it be cancelled after one season? We shall see.

On American Dream Builders, designers and builders must quickly rennovate homes and avoid elimination by pleasing the judges (Nate Berkus, Eddie George, and Monica Pedersen).

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available -- usually the next day, around 11:30am Est/8:30am Pst. Refresh to see the latest.

How are your shows doing? Check the season rankings: ABC | CBS | The CW |Fox | NBC

Update: Will this show be cancelled or renewed...

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was a staple on Sunday nights on ABC for nearly a decade. The show's ratings faded over the years and the network decided it was time to end the show. NBC recently unveiled their own home renovation program, American Dream Builders. Is this series a hit or will it be cancelled after one season instead?

On American Dream Builders, two teams of designers and builders from around the country must work together to perform major renovations on a pair of homes. Their work is judged and designers/builders are eliminated from the competition. The judges are Nate Berkus, Eddie George, and Monica Pedersen.

The show debuted on March 23rd to a 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.6 million total viewers. This was a poor showing right out of the gate and the numbers got worse and worse for the next...

As part of its latest attempt to rebuild its Sunday night lineup, NBC debuted new reality series "American Dream Builders" on March 23, bringing the home renovation genre back to network television.

Hosted by Nate Berkus, 12 of the most sought-after designers and builders in the country began a competition that will see them tackle two massive home-renovation projects each week in the hopes of winning a $250,000 cash prize. Judging the contestants alongside Berkus is former NFL running back and current landscaper architect Eddie George and design expert Monica Pedersen.

What did you think of the new reality series' first outing? Is "American Dream Builders" a dream home or is the whole thing a money pit? Vote in our poll and sound off in the comments below!

Will you move into "American Dream Builders"?...

The amiable Nate Berkus returns to home improvement TV with NBC's "American Dream Builders" Sunday, March 23.

This show sets an ambitious goal: Two teams renovate two houses of the same architectural style in the same neighborhood -- in a week. As executive producer, host and one of the judges, Berkus selected the 12 designers, who must work together.

"The decision was made that they would all be professionals and very established in their own communities and local markets," Berkus tells Zap2it. "They weren't fighting to become the next anything. 

They already have very successful businesses and clients, and some of them had worked 20 years to build that. And this show is not about discovering new talent. It is about bringing established talent into everyone's home. Every week two homes are renovated from wall studs up and re-created and reimagined. That will give lots of people ideas."

The homes in the...

Stephen Fishbach was the runner-up on Survivor: Tocantins and has been blogging about Survivor strategy for People.com since 2009. Follow him on Twitter @stephenfishbach.

"Don't eat me."

– Daniel Fishbach, Survivor: Tocantins

How can you not get teary-eyed at the family visit? Six people who've left behind everyone they know, who've pushed themselves to the limits of their endurance, who've betrayed newfound friends – suddenly they get a dose of unconditional love. It's like a Christmas special.

We also get a brief snapshot of the oddballs behind the Survivor contestants. There's Abi-Maria's mom, who's just as challenge-impaired as her daughter.

Female pro golfer Rachel Connor won't be going to jail, TMZ has learned -- striking a plea deal after her March DUI arrest ... when she was busted while married NFL legend Eddie George sat in her passenger seat.A rep for the State Attorney's office in Sarasota County, Fl tells TMZ, Rachel has agreed to plead "guilty" today to DUI -- in exchange for no jail time.As a result, Connor (who takes a damn...

Retired NFL superstar Eddie George is adamant ... he's Just Friends with pro golfer Rachel Connor ... despite the fact he was a passenger in her car when she was busted for DUI at 2 Am this week. George -- who's been married to singer Tamara Johnson since 2004 -- tells TMZ ... Connor was "simply trying to be nice by offering me a ride" Wednesday morning after a golf event in Florida. George says he "realized that Rachel lived...