New on
E! in August, 2009:
NEW TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORIES
THS Kim CattrallOn: Sunday, 2 August 2009 at 20h00
Kim Cattrall reveals intimate details about growing up poor in Canada, overcoming personal obstacles and the role that changed her life.
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THS Patrick SwayzeOn: Sunday, 9 August at 20h00
Patrick Swayze has met with much adversity in his career. He quickly established himself as a versatile performer capturing the hearts of millions after the unexpected success of Dirty Dancing and Ghost.
Diagnosed with pancreatic caner in 2008, Patrick Swayze continues to forge ahead - landing new roles and spreading awareness about his disease. THS goes on an inspirational journey with one of the leading actors of his generation.
NEW E! ENTERTAINMENT SPECIALS
E! ES Forbes Celebrity 100 2009: Who Made BankOn: Sunday, 16 August 2009 at 20h00
From athletes to actors, models to moguls, these celebrities raked in millions between May of ’08 and May of ’09. Forbes Magazine picked their top 100 stars, ranked them according to income, web hits, and pop culture popularity in the year ending May 2009.
In this one hour special, we’ll look at the top earning and most fascinating stars of screen, sports, music, television, and publishing, and find out who made bank.
Plus, the surprising stars who dropped off the list, and some new faces.
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E! ES Celebrity Medical Nightmares: In Their Own Words On: Sunday, 23 August 2009 at 20h00
Celebrity Medical Nightmares: In Their Own Words takes a look at celebrities who have faced serious health crises, documenting their personal struggles and decisions in overcoming and managing critical medical conditions.
First person stories include Anastacia (breast cancer), Bret Michaels and Nick Jones (diabetes), Montel Williams (MS), T-Boz (sickle cell), and former American Idol contestant Luke Menard (Hodgkins Lymphoma).
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E! ES Fatal Beauty: 15 Most Notorious WomenOn: Saturday, 29 August at 20h00
“Sugar and Spice, and everything nice…” does not describe these violent femmes and femme fatales.
They are everyday women who achieved the most media attention - for all the wrong reasons: felonies, lurid acts, even murder. Experts and the people involved in these high profile cases disclose new and shocking facts about their crimes and reveal insights about these women who have become notorious pseudo-celebrities.
DENISE RICHARDS 2 EPISODES COMING UP ...
Sunday, 2 August at 22h00Episode 4: Labor of LoveWhen her friend Trish gives birth, Denise can’t make it to the hospital in time because she’s acting in a Broken Lizard comedy. However, Denise is determined to throw her a baby shower.
But, when the party planner proves to be a nightmare, Denise takes matters into her own hands and throws the shower herself at the last minute.
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Sunday, 9 August 2009 at 22h00Episode 5: Funbags or DieWhen Will Ferrell’s website Funny or Die asks Denise to star in a comedy video about her “fun bags,” she’s excited to make fun of her assets. Her dad, Irv, is less thrilled, but has his own acting headaches when he’s asked to star in a local TV commercial.
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Sunday, 16 August 2009 at 22h00Episode 6: Dancing with DeniseThis episode goes inside the emotional and physical roller coaster of “Dancing with the Stars.” Denise experiences the hard-earned successes and painfully public lows that test her personal strength. But, “Dancing with the Stars” alum, Jane Seymore, is on hand to boost Denise’s morale.
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Sunday, 23rd August 2009 at 22h00Episode 7: Picture ImperfectDenise volunteers to be in a new print campaign for Kim’s cosmetic line, Primp. She convinces Trish to model alongside her and persuades top photographer, and friend, Steve Shaw, to take the pictures. But friendships are strained, as the glamour shoot turns ugly. Kim gets carried away in her role as producer, the underwater concept is a bust, and Denise is injured in the process.
Sunday, 2 August 2009 at 22h30Episode 2: Bridal SweetsAs the big wedding is fast approaching, Kendra realizes it is time to make some decisions so she enlists the help of Bridget. While Bridget and Kendra walk the Mansion grounds and talk through some of the wedding possibilities, they run into Hef’s current #1 girlfriend, Crystal.
After Kendra asks Bridget to be a bridesmaid, the two go dress shopping and find “The One” - the bridal gown that Kendra absolutely loves. They also find bridesmaids’ dresses that Bridget is excited about.
Back home, Kendra and Hank host their wedding planner, who unleashes a flurry of “cake tasting” and invitation possibilities that make the young couple’s heads spin.
When one of the display tables crashes to the floor - spewing flowers and glass everywhere - it leaves Kendra and Hank wondering if this is an omen of things to come.
The invitations go out and the couple realize that it’s all real now. Lastly, Hank’s parents come to town from Clovis, NM and venture up to the Mansion to see the location of their son’s future wedding.
The highlight, of course, is meeting Hef, who takes a particular liking to Hank’s father and his homespun charm.
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Sunday, 9 August 2009 at 22h30Episode 8: Between a Crock and a Hard PlaceEvery girl gets a wax job now and then… except for Kendra Wilkinson. Surprisingly, she’s a “waxing virgin,” and pals Amber and Brittany drag her to the salon to get her first taste of torture.
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Sunday, 16 August 2009 at 22h30Episode 9: Preggers Can't Be ChoosesKendra travels to San Diego for a surprise bridal shower and shares ``special news with her mother, Patty.
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Sunday, 23 August 2009 at 10h30Episode 10: Undress RehearsalNo further info available.
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Sunday, 30 August 2009Episode 11: Let Them Eat Wedding CakeNo further info available.
E! Entertainment is on DStv Channel 124.