MYSTERY ROOM SERIES: THE TEMPLES OF DAMANHUR
Nestling in the foothills of the Alps in northern Italy, 30 miles from the ancient city of Turin, lies the valley of Valchiusella. Peppered with medieval villages, the hillside scenery is certainly picturesque. But it is deep underground, buried into the ancient rock, that the region's greatest wonders are concealed. Here, 100 feet down and hidden from public view, lies an astonishing secret--one that has drawn comparisons with the fabled city of Atlantis and has been dubbed "the Eighth Wonder of the World" by the Italian government. Chris Cuomo will be live from the Temples of Damanhur in Italy.
OVER MY DEAD BODY
Kate (Eva Longoria Parker) and Henry (Paul Rudd) were to be married and live happily ever after. Unfortunately, Kate meets a tragic end when the ice sculpture that a sculptor (Stephen Root) made falls on her. Henry's sister Chloe (Lindsay Sloane) convinces him to go to a psychic named Ashley (Lake Bell) to help him get over Kate's death. Henry and Ashley eventually fall for each other as time goes on. Too bad for Ashley that Kate won't move on...even though she's dead. Eva Longoria guests on today's episode
Thursday, January 31, 2008
The View on Velvet for January 31
Dr. Phil McGraw and Lost's Elizabeth Mitchell keep the hosts of The View on their toes for today's episode.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Opening Today
One Missed Call
Beth Raymond (Shannyn Sossamon) is traumatized when she witnesses the gruesome deaths of two friends just days apart. Even more disturbing, she knows that both of them had received chilling cell phone messages--actual recordings of their own horrifying last moments. The police think Beth is delusional--except for Detective Jack Andrews (Edward Burns) whose own sister was killed in a freak accident that bears a strange similarity to the deaths of Beth's friends. Together, Jack and Beth work feverishly to unravel the mystery behind the ominous calls.27 Dresses
A woman (Katherine Heigl) who has made a career out of being a bridesmaid – but never a bride – faces her worst nightmare when her sister becomes engaged to the man of her dreams. Luckily, the wedding brings around the man who may change her bridesmaid status for good.
Good Morning America on Velvet for January 30
MYSTERY ROOM SERIES: THE AMBER ROOM
We travel across the globe to uncover some of the world’s mysteries surrounding famous rooms, buildings, sites. Claire Shipman will be live from St Petersburg, Russia with the Mystery of the Amber Room. The original Amber Room in the Catherine Palace near Saint Petersburg was a complete chamber decoration of amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors. Due to its singular beauty, it was sometimes dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the World". The Amber Room was created from 1701 to 1709 in Prussia and remained at Charlottenburg Palace until 1716 when it was given by Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm I to his then ally, Tsar Peter the Great of the Russian Empire. The Amber Room was looted during World War II by Nazi Germany and brought to Königsberg. Knowledge of its whereabouts was lost in the chaos at the end of the war. Its fate remains a mystery, and the search continues. A reconstructed Amber Room was inaugurated in 2003 in the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.
SINS OF A FATHER
The kid hated needles. But it hardly mattered. About once a week he'd roll up his sleeve, expose his shoulder and feel the cold metal plunge into what little muscle he had there. He would scrunch up his face as if he had smelled something foul and often close his eyes until the contents of the syringe emptied into his bloodstream. Then he could return to his PlayStation 2. The injections had started in 2002, when Corey Gahan was one of the top in-line skaters in the world for his age group. At first the shots contained B-12 vitamins; soon he began receiving human growth hormone as well, and later steady doses of steroids in the form of synthetic testosterone. Both his father and his trainer, Corey says, assured him that the shots were for the best. In April '06 the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) recommended a two-year suspension for Corey and he was ordered to forfeit results dating back to May 2004. Corey's reinstatement was contingent on his getting counseling and receiving a medical evaluation. "This case shows the extent to which drugs have infiltrated youth sports," says USADA chief executive officer Travis Tygart. "It's a grave societal problem. In my view it's just as pernicious as crack cocaine and meth abuse, though some people might think it's more acceptable. It was hard to punish this kid. Yes, he cheated and unfairly beat other competitors, but he was under his father's influence. The kid was a victim." When authorities confronted Miller and Pavicic the two men fingered Jim Gahan. At first Corey refused to implicate his father, but by December 2006, after being banned from competition and with the evidence mounting against Jim, Corey decided to cooperate with the investigators. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony Porcelli, the lead prosecutor in the case, Corey's cooperation was a key element in forcing his father's guilty plea. On Jan. 7 Jim was sentenced for providing steroids to his son. With a a jailhouse interview with Jim Gahan, and a live studio interview with Corey.
EAT THIS AND NOT THAT: SUPERBOWL EDITION
Matt Bean from Men’s Health will be here with tips on how to eat smart at those Superbowl parties.
We travel across the globe to uncover some of the world’s mysteries surrounding famous rooms, buildings, sites. Claire Shipman will be live from St Petersburg, Russia with the Mystery of the Amber Room. The original Amber Room in the Catherine Palace near Saint Petersburg was a complete chamber decoration of amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors. Due to its singular beauty, it was sometimes dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the World". The Amber Room was created from 1701 to 1709 in Prussia and remained at Charlottenburg Palace until 1716 when it was given by Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm I to his then ally, Tsar Peter the Great of the Russian Empire. The Amber Room was looted during World War II by Nazi Germany and brought to Königsberg. Knowledge of its whereabouts was lost in the chaos at the end of the war. Its fate remains a mystery, and the search continues. A reconstructed Amber Room was inaugurated in 2003 in the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.
SINS OF A FATHER
The kid hated needles. But it hardly mattered. About once a week he'd roll up his sleeve, expose his shoulder and feel the cold metal plunge into what little muscle he had there. He would scrunch up his face as if he had smelled something foul and often close his eyes until the contents of the syringe emptied into his bloodstream. Then he could return to his PlayStation 2. The injections had started in 2002, when Corey Gahan was one of the top in-line skaters in the world for his age group. At first the shots contained B-12 vitamins; soon he began receiving human growth hormone as well, and later steady doses of steroids in the form of synthetic testosterone. Both his father and his trainer, Corey says, assured him that the shots were for the best. In April '06 the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) recommended a two-year suspension for Corey and he was ordered to forfeit results dating back to May 2004. Corey's reinstatement was contingent on his getting counseling and receiving a medical evaluation. "This case shows the extent to which drugs have infiltrated youth sports," says USADA chief executive officer Travis Tygart. "It's a grave societal problem. In my view it's just as pernicious as crack cocaine and meth abuse, though some people might think it's more acceptable. It was hard to punish this kid. Yes, he cheated and unfairly beat other competitors, but he was under his father's influence. The kid was a victim." When authorities confronted Miller and Pavicic the two men fingered Jim Gahan. At first Corey refused to implicate his father, but by December 2006, after being banned from competition and with the evidence mounting against Jim, Corey decided to cooperate with the investigators. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony Porcelli, the lead prosecutor in the case, Corey's cooperation was a key element in forcing his father's guilty plea. On Jan. 7 Jim was sentenced for providing steroids to his son. With a a jailhouse interview with Jim Gahan, and a live studio interview with Corey.
EAT THIS AND NOT THAT: SUPERBOWL EDITION
Matt Bean from Men’s Health will be here with tips on how to eat smart at those Superbowl parties.
The View on Velvet for January 30
Jonny Lee Miller (ABC’s Eli Stone and one time Angelina Jolie's husband) and musical guest Sarah Brightman are on today's The View.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for January 29
INSIDE SUMO
National Geographic’s Inside Sumo goes inside the closed world of the ultimate 1,500-year-old Japanese tradition, which is now under invasion from the outside—even by Americans—and discovers a sport unlike any other.
RECESSION RESCUE: DECORATING ON A DIME
Hiring a professional interior designer for your home can cost thousands of dollars. But not anymore. A one-of-a-kind Web site gives you professional design at a fraction of the cost. Olivia Vinas of La Habra just finished decorating her bedroom. Her room was drab, lacked personality, had no color, and had very little style. Although the rest of Olivia's home shows her style, she got bogged down in the bedroom. "This is my bedroom," said Olivia. "It's very plain and simple. Everything came from my parents' house, and I really haven't done anything to it." But that was about to change. Olivia, a schoolteacher on a tight budget, spotted a Web site, Designer at Home. It offers to professionally design almost any room in the home for only $250 each. All that was required of Olivia was for her to answer some questions, do a few measurements, and take a couple of pictures. All were sent to Designer at Home in Orange County, where a team of design professionals headed up by British Interior Designer of the Year, James Charles, go to work.
ANCHOR MAC 'N CHEESE SHOWDOWN
Our anchors face off in a Mac ‘N Cheese showdown… who has the best recipe for one of America’s favorite comfort food? Viewers will decide.
National Geographic’s Inside Sumo goes inside the closed world of the ultimate 1,500-year-old Japanese tradition, which is now under invasion from the outside—even by Americans—and discovers a sport unlike any other.
RECESSION RESCUE: DECORATING ON A DIME
Hiring a professional interior designer for your home can cost thousands of dollars. But not anymore. A one-of-a-kind Web site gives you professional design at a fraction of the cost. Olivia Vinas of La Habra just finished decorating her bedroom. Her room was drab, lacked personality, had no color, and had very little style. Although the rest of Olivia's home shows her style, she got bogged down in the bedroom. "This is my bedroom," said Olivia. "It's very plain and simple. Everything came from my parents' house, and I really haven't done anything to it." But that was about to change. Olivia, a schoolteacher on a tight budget, spotted a Web site, Designer at Home. It offers to professionally design almost any room in the home for only $250 each. All that was required of Olivia was for her to answer some questions, do a few measurements, and take a couple of pictures. All were sent to Designer at Home in Orange County, where a team of design professionals headed up by British Interior Designer of the Year, James Charles, go to work.
ANCHOR MAC 'N CHEESE SHOWDOWN
Our anchors face off in a Mac ‘N Cheese showdown… who has the best recipe for one of America’s favorite comfort food? Viewers will decide.
The View on Velvet for January 29
S. Epatha Merkerson (Law and Order) guests while two time Chili cook-off champion and owner of Cin Chili, Cindy Reed Wilkins, prepares her award-winning dish on today's episode.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Good Morning America on Velvet for January 28
WALK AID: BRAIN IN A BOX
It's called the WalkAide System and it's designed to help people with paralysis walk easier. The device that looks like an iPod and is strapped just below the knee. With a push of a button, a gentle electric signal is sent from the brain to the foot telling it to lift at the appropriate time. It's something the brain can't do on its own.
ON TOUR WITH HANNAH MONTANA
Good Morning America has exclusive access behind the scenes with Hannah Montana, from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
KITCHEN GADGETS UNDER $20
Sara Moulton is here with cool new kitchen gadgets, all under $20!
It's called the WalkAide System and it's designed to help people with paralysis walk easier. The device that looks like an iPod and is strapped just below the knee. With a push of a button, a gentle electric signal is sent from the brain to the foot telling it to lift at the appropriate time. It's something the brain can't do on its own.
ON TOUR WITH HANNAH MONTANA
Good Morning America has exclusive access behind the scenes with Hannah Montana, from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
KITCHEN GADGETS UNDER $20
Sara Moulton is here with cool new kitchen gadgets, all under $20!
The View on Velvet for January 28
The View's Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Sherri Shepherd have a Day of Real Life Hot Topics with guests Al Sharpton, Bob Berkowitz (author, He’s Just Not Up for It Anymore), two women from Super Skinny Me.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
A look at Heath Ledger's death on Velvet's Good Morning America
Check Good Morning America (GMA) on Velvet for a discussion on prescription drugs and how they figured in the untimely death of Heath Ledger. The Australian actor was found dead in his New York apartment last Tuesday in what some people believe was an accidental overdose. The show will also delve on deadly drug interaction (Ledger had a variety of different drugs in his apartment).
GMA also interviews the Spice Girls on their upcoming CD and world concert tour. The sassy ladies from the British Isles will also give fans an update on what they've been doing lately.
GMA also interviews the Spice Girls on their upcoming CD and world concert tour. The sassy ladies from the British Isles will also give fans an update on what they've been doing lately.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Star Style at Friendster
Actress Katrina Halili had an Hermes scarf/sarong remade into a minidress by designer friend Tina Danak. She paired it with clear wedges by Syrup from People are People for the Friendster Fan Profile press conference at Ascend at The Fort this afternoon.
Movie premiere: The Savages
Wendy Savage (Laura Linney) is a struggling East Village playwright, who spends her days applying for grants, stealing office supplies, and dating her very married neighbor. Jon (Philip Seymour Hoffman) is an obsessive compulsive college professor writing obscure books on even more obscure subjects who still can’t commit to his girlfriend after four years.
They are forced to return home when their father Lenny Savage (Philip Bosco) goes off the deep end and his kids are the only ones who can help him. With Wendy and Jon living under one roof for the first time since they were kids, it's not too long before they start driving each other crazy.
Laura Linney earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for The Savages
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