12 Jul 2014

Top 5 TV shows you need to watch on Netflix

From rich and beautiful Gossip Girl to hilarious The League, here are five TV shows to stream online.

As Netflix becomes our hub for all things film and television, the content the over-the-top service offers forever increases in quality, particularly in terms of TV, where they have every hit show you could want, so here's five of the shows you need to put in your queue:

If the Emmys have demonstrated anything in their six decade-plus history, it is that the winds of change blow very slowly through their cobwebby forest.

Shows past their prime, shows that should have left the screen (let alone Emmy contention) long ago, and shows which, for some inexplicable reason, the Emmys just can't quit.

Yes, the project came from two classy Hollywood acts: "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry and, serving as a producer, "Housewives" star Eva Longoria. And, yes, the show would be a lavishly filmed English-language production for an American TV studio starring five Hispanic women.

Ortiz said her initial reaction to the first script was: "Maids? It's got to be maids?"

TV talent shows - and their value to the music industry - has been a point of debate for years.

Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl's point of view is very clear: they're not much chop.

"I don't want my kid to think that the only way you can be a musician is to stand in line at a song contest audition," Grohl told US media this week. "And then wind up having a bazillionaire tell you if you're not a good singer."

Selena Gomez reunited with "Spring Breakers" director Harmony Korine in Miami this weekend. The pair was seen walking around the city, and Gomez 'grammed a car selfie captioned with angel and devil emojis. (Good one.)

Skinny mini! During her first-ever pregnancy, Stacy Keibler hasn't had any naughty cravings, she tells Us Weekly -- and she urges other moms-to-be to avoid over-indulging while they're expecting, too.

PHOTOS: Celebrity pregnancies

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Former "Saturday Night Live" star Tracy Morgan has sued Wal-Mart over a highway crash involving one of its drivers that left him seriously injured and a fellow comedian dead.

The lawsuit, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, claims Wal-Mart was negligent when a driver of one of its tractor-trailers rammed into Morgan's limousine van June 7. The complaint claims the retail giant should have known that its driver had been awake for over 24 hours and that his commute of 700 miles from his home in Georgia to work in Delaware was "unreasonable." It also alleges the driver fell asleep at the wheel.

After downloading the app, repeatedly checking in and casting real-time votes, America raised the Wall for 20 singers on ???Rising Star.???

'Rising Star': The Billboard Cover Shoot

Next up on the ABC singing show? The "duels," but don't be mistaken: the upcoming round isn't reminiscent of any other round on a current talent competition.

LeBron James announced he was returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday – and the Internet exploded.

In the two hours following the big news, which shook the sports world, there were more than 2.5 million Tweets mentioning “LeBron” or “@KingJames,” according to official Twitter Data.

Tracy Morgan is suing Wal-Mart over a New Jersey Turnpike accident that left one person dead and several people hospitalized, including the 30 Rock actor.

Wal-Mart driver Kevin Roper allegedly plowed into a limousine van carrying Morgan on June 7, and Morgan and others injured in the accident allege negligence on Wal-Mart's part in a lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in New Jersey.

Drummer and producer Tommy Ramone, the last surviving original member of the influential New York punk quartet the Ramones, died Friday at his home in the Ridgewood area of Queens, New York. He was 62 and had been in hospice care following treatment for bile duct cancer.

Born Erdelyi Tamas in Budapest, Hungary, and known professionally as Tom or T. Erdelyi, Ramone played on the first three epoch-making Ramones albums, “Ramones” (1976), “Leave Home” (1977) and “Rocket to Russia” (1977). He also co-produced the latter two albums with Tony Bongiovi and Ed Stasium, respectively. He appeared on and co-produced the 1979 live Ramones opus “It’s Alive.”

A set photo from the 1993 film earned the ire of Facebook users who seemed to believe it was real.

Facebook users are condemning Steven Spielberg for hunting an innocent triceratops.

UPDATED: Meet the boy-turned-teen who stars in Richard Linklater’s 12-years-in-the-making, coming-of-age film.

Ellar Coltrane, the boy at the center of Richard Linklater’s Boyhood, spent 12 years filming the director’s epic coming-of-age project, with Linklater shooting a little bit each year. When he was first cast in the movie, at age 6, Coltrane admits he didn’t really know what he was getting himself into. But as he grew up he became slightly more aware of the scope of the film.

Breck Eisner is directing Summit's supernatural action movie.

Rose Leslie, who plays the wild warrior Ygritte in Game of Thrones, is joining Vin Diesel in The Last Witch Hunter, Summit’s supernatural action project.

Annapurna Pictures is negotiating to help finance the survival story to be directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu after its original backer, Worldview, pulled back on film financing.

With the fate of Leonardo DiCaprio's upcoming project The Revenant hanging in the balance, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that producer Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures is negotiating to come aboard as financial backer.

The upcoming 38th edition will pay homage to the late French auteur director with a North American premiere of his last film.

TORONTO — As an homage to the late French auteur, the Montreal World Film Festival on Friday said it will close its upcoming 38th edition with Alain Resnais' last film, Life of Riley (Aimer, boire et chanter).

He worked for Technicolor, 20th Century Fox, United Artists, Columbia Pictures and MGM during a long career in Hollywood.

Gary Gerlich, a postproduction executive at Fox, United Artists, Columbia Pictures and MGM who worked in the industry for nearly 50 years, died June 25 at his home in Agua Dulce, Calif. He was 81.

Judge Alex Kozinski attempts to soothe nerves by suggesting that Google can still prevail on a fair use defense, but stays firm in his opinion that an actor's performance can be copyrightable.

On Friday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals readdressed Garcia v. Google, its controversial ruling in February that held that Innocence of Muslims actress Cindy Lee Garcia c.

"You'll get in the car afterward and talk about how funny the movie was," Segel told THR. "Then you'll have the real discussion about how you're not having enough sex."

Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel weren't ashamed of their Sex Tape at the film's Thursday-night premiere at L.A.'s Regency Village Theatre. Fans dressed in Sex Tape-themed tank tops, robes and sleep masks, chanting for the duo as they made their way down the red carpet.

The 50-year-old British actor, who played werewolf Fenrir Greyback in the films and also appeared in "Snatch" and "Batman Begins," died while hiking in California.

Harry Potter actor Dave Legeno has died while hiking in Death Valley.

Richard Linklater's indie, starring Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane, follows a boy's upbringing in a divorced household and was shot intermittently over 12 years.

After 12 years of intermittent filming, Richard Linklater's Boyhood, starring Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane — cast at 7 years old — finally hits specialty box-office theaters in New York and Los Angeles on Friday.

Director David Bezmozgis is adapting his own short story for the big screen as the cameras roll in Toronto.

TORONTO – Alex Ozerov, Sasha Gordon and Deanna Dezmari are top-lining the Canadian indie Natasha, director David Bezmozgis' screen adaptation of a short story from his first published book.

UPDATED: The sequel is pacing well ahead of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," which debuted to $54.8 million in August 2011; Richard Linklater's "Boyhood" soars at the specialty box office.

Fox's sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is doing impressive business at the Friday box office, where it's on track to earn $25 million or more for the day for a pleasing weekend debut of $65 million-plus.

Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver tell THR about their screenplay's most head-turning decision and why Andy Serkis is the franchise's "greatest gift."

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is hitting theaters to rave reviews and a sunny box-office forecast, so it's only natural its writers are thinking about the franchise's future.

The Weinstein Company and Walden Media are teaming up with Fathom Events to stream the New York red carpet event to theaters across the country.

After years of shuffling around in development, the film adaptation of The Giver is finally making its way to the big screen, and some fans across the U.S. will get to see it four days before it hits theaters.

Pop star Kylie Minogue fought back tears while discussing her tragic ex-boyfriend Michael Hutchence in a new TV interview.

The Spinning Around hitmaker opened up about her time with the INXS frontman during a chat with U.S. TV show 60 Minutes, and she was almost overcome with emotion recalling her former love.

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck definitely fired up an old feud when she criticized “The View” for bringing back Rosie O’Donnell.

The “Fox and Friends” star received criticism from both O’Donnell and Joy Behar earlier this week and quickly responded with a post to Instagram.

They don’t get those rock-hard bodies by laying around and eating bonbons, and the ladies of Victoria’s Secret got together for a great cause in New York City on Wednesday (July 9).

Lily Aldridge, Alessandra Ambrosio, Martha Hunt, Elsa Hosk and Lais Ribeiro all participated in the Victoria’s Secret Angels Supermodel Cycle Pelotonia Charity Ride at SoulCycle in Manhattan’s West Village, and there were plenty of spectators gawking at the gals.

The city of Cleveland, Ohio will be rocking this weekend after news that their hometown hero LeBron James is coming back to play for the Cavaliers.

The former Miami Heat superstar will once again don his Cavs jersey after making many enemies with his departure four years ago.

He has a massively popular new album and all the wit and charm of a Brit, so Ed Sheeran is a hot interview these days.

The “Sing” singer stopped by Atlanta’s Power 96.1 to plug his tour and ended up fielding a question about Justin Bieber.

While Ed didn’t care to get too specific (he’s friends with Justin’s team), he did offer some insight as to what’s really going on with the troubled chart-topper.

It’s always hard to admit having marital problems and Khloe Kardashian finally admitted that she was aware of Lamar Odom's extramarital activities long before she decided to dump him.

In a new episode of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” the reality television babe told her sister Kourtney the news.

There’s definitely a dystopian trend in the film industry these days, and “Young Ones” is the latest depressing futuristic flick to hit theaters.

Slated to debut in October, the Jake Paltrow project features stars like Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Michael Shannon and Aimee Mullins.

Given his rugged role of werewolf Fenrir Greyback in the “Harry Potter” movie franchise, it seems nothing could get the better of Dave Legeno .

However, the 50-year-old British actor’s dead body was discovered on Sunday (July 6) by two hikers in Death Valley.

With movies like “The Recruit,” “Phone Booth,” and “Alexander,” it’s clear that Colin Farrell is a talented, versatile actor who’s up for anything.

According to a report, the “Total Recall” stud has been chatting with HBO about starring in Season Two of “True Detective,” picking up where Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson left off.

Dana Carvey Sings 'Choppin' Broccoli' With A Full Orchestra On 'The Tonight Show'

"Tonight Show" viewers got to relive a classic "Saturday Night Live" moment on Thursday night when Dana Carvey busted out "Choppin' Broccoli" -- with a full orchestra.

These Wrestlers Have Absolutely No Words For Us

We knew the Internet was full of buried gems, but this video -- uploaded way back in 2011 by Carlos C. -- wins (the wrestling match of) the day.

'Planet Of The Pugs' Is A Place We Really, Really Want To Be

We wish "Planet of the Apes" were as puggin' cute as this.

This video from The Pet Collective is a trailer for the film -- that is, if the apes were, in fact, pugs.

These Pets Interrupting Yoga Prove Annoying Can Be Adorable

If yoga is about controlling the mind and body, there is no greater test than practicing with a dog or cat on the loose.

This human lollipop baby and her gentle pup just may be the most lovable little duo we've ever seen.

As you can tell, the youngster's caring canine pal likes to keep her clean ... or she happens to taste like candy. Either way, they sure are cute together!

Marty McFly's Hoverboard Is Going Up For Auction

Marty McFly’s hoverboard from “Back to the Future Part 2” is going up for auction in October.

Radio Times reports the iconic film prop, which is currently valued between $17,000 and $26,000, is one of many pieces of classic film memorabilia that will be auctioned off at London’s Westfield shopping centre in the fall. The auction is a collaboration between movie prop reseller Prop Store and cinema chain Vue Entertainment.

Jimmy Fallon Spends The Least Time Talking To Guests: Analysis

It seems someone is forgetting the "talk" part of "talk show" (not that we mind).

Jimmy Fallon spends the least amount of time talking to guests out of other late night talk show hosts -- at least according to Stephen Winzenburg, a communications professor at Grand View University and author of the book TV’s Greatest Talk Shows.

David Rees Is About To Teach You Everything You Thought You Already Knew

If you thought you knew how to make ice cubes, tie your shoes and dig a hole, then you are in for a rude awakening. David Rees ("Get Your War On," "Artisanal Pencil Sharpening") has a new show debuting next week on National Geographic, and it is going to blow the lid off of everything.

When 'True Blood' Actor Joe Manganiello Goes On A Spoiler-Filled Tirade, No Show Is Safe

Warning! Spoilers! Spoilers everywhere!

If you don't like spoilers, stop reading this now, do not watch the video and just throw your computer in a lake to be safe.

This is one heroic hound.

Jax and his owner Rick Sauer were fishing on a lake in Connecticut when Sauer saw a baby bird fly out of its nest and fall into a lake, according to WFSB. At first, Sauer said he was willing to let nature takes it course, but after seeing the bird fighting to stay alive, he told Jax to go in and save the poor drowning bird.

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