TV Guide: Photo Galleries

Dancing with the Stars: Season 9's Sexiest Outfits

Adam Larkey/ABC — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Derek Hough Joanna Krupa may be the sexiest swimsuit model in the world — and a Playboy cover girl to boot — but she had nothing on Derek when he performed his first ever striptease on the series, showing off his ripped pecs and rock-hard six-pack. The boy has indeed become a man. | Photo Credits: Adam Larkey/ABC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Derek Hough

Joanna Krupa may be the sexiest swimsuit model in the world — and a Playboy cover girl to boot — but she had nothing on Derek when he performed his first ever striptease on the series, showing off his ripped pecs and rock-hard six-pack. The boy has indeed become a man. [11 photos]

AMA Arrivals 2009

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

50 Cent [19 photos]

Best Holiday and Christmas TV Episodes

Nicole Rivelli/NBC — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Ludachristmas," 30 Rock Worlds collide when Jack's brusque mom, Colleen ("Some terrorist cells are more nurturing than you," Jack tells her), and Liz's aw-shucks, "perfect" clan — mom Margaret, dad Dick and brother Mitch, who has "Trauma-Induced Nivea Fascia" — drop by to visit. Jack says there's no such thing as a perfect family, and Colleen makes it her mission to prove the Donaghys right, eventually turning the drunken Lemons all against each other at dinner. And with that, Jack wishes his mom a merry Christmas. | Photo Credits: Nicole Rivelli/NBC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />"Ludachristmas," 30 Rock

Worlds collide when Jack's brusque mom, Colleen ("Some terrorist cells are more nurturing than you," Jack tells her), and Liz's aw-shucks, "perfect" clan — mom Margaret, dad Dick and brother Mitch, who has "Trauma-Induced Nivea Fascia" — drop by to visit. Jack says there's no such thing as a perfect family, and Colleen makes it her mission to prove the Donaghys right, eventually turning the drunken Lemons all against each other at dinner. And with that, Jack wishes his mom a merry Christmas. [14 photos]

Holiday and Christmas Gifts: DVD Guide

Universal Studios — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) This 25-disc set is the definitive collection of one of the decade's most stunning dramas. The high-definition audio and sound make every battle come to life, and the set is packed with bonus featurettes, cast and crew commentaries, and unaired extended versions of key episodes. Plus, you get a collecible Cylon figure. If you haven't picked this one up for the nerd on your list, what the frak are you waiting for? | Photo Credits: Universal Studios" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

This 25-disc set is the definitive collection of one of the decade's most stunning dramas. The high-definition audio and sound make every battle come to life, and the set is packed with bonus featurettes, cast and crew commentaries, and unaired extended versions of key episodes. Plus, you get a collecible Cylon figure. If you haven't picked this one up for the nerd on your list, what the frak are you waiting for? [15 photos]

Holiday and Christmas Gifts: Gadget Guide

Vizio — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Vizio VM230XVT Razor LED HDTV</a> Vizio is the first company to bring LED technology to smaller TVs. This 23-inch set is "razor" thin, providing a sleek aesthetic, but the picture packs a punch. The full 1080p resolution provides crystal-clear images, brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast. The TV also features an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness according to lighting conditions of your room. Its eco-friendly design will save you money and energy, and thanks to its USB port, the TV can double as a digital picture frame. Price: $399 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002T922OC/tvguideonli02-20" target="_blank">Buy Now at Amazon.com </a> | Photo Credits: Vizio" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Vizio VM230XVT Razor LED HDTV
Vizio is the first company to bring LED technology to smaller TVs. This 23-inch set is "razor" thin, providing a sleek aesthetic, but the picture packs a punch. The full 1080p resolution provides crystal-clear images, brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast. The TV also features an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness according to lighting conditions of your room. Its eco-friendly design will save you money and energy, and thanks to its USB port, the TV can double as a digital picture frame.
Price: $399
Buy Now at Amazon.com [13 photos]

Our Favorite Christmas and Holiday Movies

courtesy RKO/The Kobal Collection — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

<a href="http://www.tvguide.com/movies/wonderful-life/102384">It's a Wonderful Life (1946)</a> One of the most popular holiday films of all time. This bracingly unsentimental celebration of family, friends and the power of one good man (James Stewart) to change many lives has been remade but never bettered. There's a reason for all the parodies, pastiches and homages — it's so good everyone wants a piece of it. | Photo Credits: courtesy RKO/The Kobal Collection" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
One of the most popular holiday films of all time. This bracingly unsentimental celebration of family, friends and the power of one good man (James Stewart) to change many lives has been remade but never bettered. There's a reason for all the parodies, pastiches and homages — it's so good everyone wants a piece of it. [15 photos]

Holiday and Christmas TV Classics

Everett Collection — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

How the Grinch Stole Christmas</a> He's a mean one, all right. This Boris Karloff-narrated Dr. Seuss classic is a timeless gem. Though the Grinch is about as cuddly as a cactus as he plots to steal Christmas from the folks in Whoville, the singing and celebrating Whos eventually melt his cold heart and teach him the true meaning of Christmas. An annual must. | Photo Credits: Everett Collection" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />How the Grinch Stole Christmas
He's a mean one, all right. This Boris Karloff-narrated Dr. Seuss classic is a timeless gem. Though the Grinch is about as cuddly as a cactus as he plots to steal Christmas from the folks in Whoville, the singing and celebrating Whos eventually melt his cold heart and teach him the true meaning of Christmas. An annual must. [7 photos]

Best TV and Movie Santa Clauses and Mrs. Clauses

Joseph Lederer/Walt Disney Pictures — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Tim Allen, The Santa Clause After Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) inadvertently causes Santa Claus to fall off his roof, the divorced father and businessman ends up accidentally assuming the jolly old elf's identity and all the responsibilities that go with it. He awakes the next day thinking it was all a dream, but as time passes, he begins to pack on the pounds and grows a long white beard he can't seem to lose. Talk about contractual obligations! | Photo Credits: Joseph Lederer/Walt Disney Pictures" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Tim Allen, The Santa Clause

After Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) inadvertently causes Santa Claus to fall off his roof, the divorced father and businessman ends up accidentally assuming the jolly old elf's identity and all the responsibilities that go with it. He awakes the next day thinking it was all a dream, but as time passes, he begins to pack on the pounds and grows a long white beard he can't seem to lose. Talk about contractual obligations! [12 photos]

Name that TV Living Room!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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Dancing with the Stars Power Rankings: Top 4

Adam Larkey/ABC — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

4. Kelly Osbourne and Louis van Amstel The easily distracted Kelly has her work cut out for her this week with three dances to perform. She's had a slightly uneven track record, but when she's good, she's great. It's time to pull off a great hat trick of performances when the pressure's really on. | Photo Credits: Adam Larkey/ABC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />4. Kelly Osbourne and Louis van Amstel

The easily distracted Kelly has her work cut out for her this week with three dances to perform. She's had a slightly uneven track record, but when she's good, she's great. It's time to pull off a great hat trick of performances when the pressure's really on. [8 photos]

CMA Awards Arrivals 2009

Taylor Hill/WireImage.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Country Music Association entertainer-of-the-year winner Taylor Swift glitters in a gold strapless gown. [18 photos]

What Is Your Favorite Show of 2009?

Richard Foreman/Fox; Quantrell Colbert/The CW; — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

your favorite show? We asked, you answered, and now we've narrowed down the many choices to this group. Click all the way through to see which shows made the cut, then place your final vote in our poll to decide which series is named the fan-favorite show of 2009! | Photo Credits: Richard Foreman/Fox; Quantrell Colbert/The CW;" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />What's your favorite show? We asked, you answered, and now we've narrowed down the many choices to this group. Click all the way through to see which shows made the cut, then place your final vote in our poll to decide which series is named the fan-favorite show of 2009! [16 photos]

Celebrity Man Boobs

Jordan Strauss/WireImage — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Jeremy Piven Piven may go overboard with sushi, but he doesn't with soy milk — or so says his rep. The Entourage star reportedly blamed his pert pecs on the estrogen in soy milk, but his flack says his comments were made in jest to a British magazine. Jokes may get lost in translation, but moobs don't. | Photo Credits: Jordan Strauss/WireImage" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Jeremy Piven

Piven may go overboard with sushi, but he doesn't with soy milk — or so says his rep. The Entourage star reportedly blamed his pert pecs on the estrogen in soy milk, but his flack says his comments were made in jest to a British magazine. Jokes may get lost in translation, but moobs don't. [11 photos]

Hollywood Brothers: On-Screen and Off

Lionsgate Films — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Brothers, we decided to take a look at some of the best-known groups of Hollywood bros. While sometimes the family and work lines cross, one thing's for sure: These families have a whole lot of talent. | Photo Credits: Lionsgate Films" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />As we near the release of Brothers, we decided to take a look at some of the best-known groups of Hollywood bros. While sometimes the family and work lines cross, one thing's for sure: These families have a whole lot of talent. [11 photos]

Dancing with the Stars Power Rankings: Top 5

Adam Larkey/ABC — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

5. Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff Despite achieving a personal best — a 29 — in his individual dance, A.C. found himself in the knockout dance. His Hail Mary jive proved to be brilliant enough for the judges to grant him another week. But with double-eliminations over, can he win over enough viewers' hearts to make it into the semifinals? | Photo Credits: Adam Larkey/ABC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />5. Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff

Despite achieving a personal best — a 29 — in his individual dance, A.C. found himself in the knockout dance. His Hail Mary jive proved to be brilliant enough for the judges to grant him another week. But with double-eliminations over, can he win over enough viewers' hearts to make it into the semifinals? [10 photos]

Mad Men Fashion

AMC — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Mad Men fans go absolutely mad for the early-'60s fashions. Janie Bryant, the show's Emmy-winning costume designer, walked TVGuide.com through some of her favorite selections from Betty's fabulous dresses, Don's sharp suits and Joan's impeccable accessories. | Photo Credits: AMC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />It's no secret that Mad Men fans go absolutely mad for the early-'60s fashions. Janie Bryant, the show's Emmy-winning costume designer, walked TVGuide.com through some of her favorite selections from Betty's fabulous dresses, Don's sharp suits and Joan's impeccable accessories. [16 photos]

Most Memorable TV Reboots

David Gray/ABC — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

V has invaded our television screens, we wonder: How does it compare to other reboots? Take a look back at some of the best (and worst) remakes in recent memory. | Photo Credits: David Gray/ABC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Now that ABC's new version of the 1980s sci-fi drama V has invaded our television screens, we wonder: How does it compare to other reboots? Take a look back at some of the best (and worst) remakes in recent memory. [11 photos]

Red Carpet Hits and Misses - November

Todd Williamson/WireImage.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Hit January Jones looks sleek and modern in a simple white and blue frock with an updo that really shows off her swan-like neck. | Photo Credits: Todd Williamson/WireImage.com" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Hit
January Jones looks sleek and modern in a simple white and blue frock with an updo that really shows off her swan-like neck. [48 photos]

Dancing with the Stars Power Rankings: Top 7

Adam Larkey/ABC — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

7. Michael Irvin and Anna Demidova Though many wrote him off as an obvious choice to go during the first double elimination — with a knockout dance no less — Michael rose to the occasion with a delightful, if technically lacking, samba that bought him another week from the judges. But can he survive a second week of double eliminations? | Photo Credits: Adam Larkey/ABC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />7. Michael Irvin and Anna Demidova

Though many wrote him off as an obvious choice to go during the first double elimination — with a knockout dance no less — Michael rose to the occasion with a delightful, if technically lacking, samba that bought him another week from the judges. But can he survive a second week of double eliminations? [7 photos]

Dress as your Favorite TV Character for Halloween

Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage.com; Michael Bezjian/WireImage.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Jon and Kate Gosselin What you need: For Jon: Jeans, an Ed Hardy T-shirt, and a couple of earrings. For Kate: It's all about the messy, asymmetrical hairdo. That something extra: If you can round up eight adorable-but-exploited children, you'll be golden. | Photo Credits: Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage.com; Michael Bezjian/WireImage.com" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Jon and Kate Gosselin

What you need: For Jon: Jeans, an Ed Hardy T-shirt, and a couple of earrings. For Kate: It's all about the messy, asymmetrical hairdo.

That something extra: If you can round up eight adorable-but-exploited children, you'll be golden. [15 photos]