Morning Edition:
Adele has become the first artist to sell 2 million copies of one album on iTunes in the U.S. After winning the Grammy for Best Album, one of six she won this year, she sold 730,000 copies of her album 21 in the past week. The album has been out since February 22 of last year and reached double platinum thanks to the 2 million copies sold. The album has also hit number one on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart 21 times and has sold 7 million copies in the U.S. and 18 million globally.
After reports were released saying Sacha Baron Cohen was banned from this year’s Oscars, an Academy spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter “We haven’t banned him. We’re just waiting to hear what he’s going to do.” Cohen has said he wants to show up at the awards ceremony dressed as his character General Aladeen as a promotion for his new movie The Dictator. But, he would be attending the event for his nominated movie Hugo. Even though they have not officially announced their intentions, the Academy has made it clear that Cohen is not welcome to use their red carpet as a platform to promote his film. The Academy spokesperson said, “We don’t think it’s appropriate. But his tickets have not been pulled. We’re waiting to hear back.”
Evening Edition:
America’s Next Top Model has been renewed for a 19th season. But, a new twist will take place in that the show’s next cycle will be it’s first college edition. The show will cast on college campuses all across the country and the new cycle will air this fall. But before that cycle takes off, the newest cycle will feature 7 British models that previously competed in cycles of Britain’s Next Top Model. The other 7 models will be fresh American talent. This cycle, dubbed America’s Next Top Model: British Invasion, will premiere on Wednesday at 9 p.m. on the CW.
Former Heroes star Greg Grunberg has joined the cast of CBS’ romantic comedy pilot. The show is still untitled but is produced by Brothers and Sisters writer/producer Greg Berlanti. The project focuses on a womanizer who realizes his soulmate is his best friend and business partner, Wendy, after he survives a major health scare. Grunberg will play Charlie, Wendy’s brother who is going through a nasty divorce and has an even nastier outlook on life.
