- Smoke Bothers Britney -- But Doesn't She Smoke? Touring Britney Spears, whose recent concerts have already garnered criticisms for being phoned in, walked off the stage last night in Vancouver just minutes after her show started and didn't return for 30 minutes. The loudspeakers announced that the cigarette smoke had bothered her and the performers wouldn't return until the air was clear. [EW]
- 'Parks' Getting Meh Reviews. Amy Poehler's new sitcom "Parks & Recreation," which debuts tonight on NBC, is getting tepid reviews from the press, who say it's just not as funny as Poehler's wacky performances on SNL. USA Today calls the show "A Bad Day At 'The Office.'" Ouch. Just remember that the first "30 Rock" reviews were about the same. [USA Today]
- How Many Cosmetic Surgery Jokes Do You Predict? Comedian and surgical enhancement guru Joan Rivers will be the next comic target of a Comedy Central roast, the network announced yesterday, after an earlier special with Larry the Cable Guy boosted ratings for the feature significantly. It will be filmed in late July to air in early August. [Variety]
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