Dan Snierson's Hitlist: April 19, 2013
? New Kelly Rowland album to include track with Beyoncé and Michelle Williams It was a classic Destiny’s Child reunion, complete with Beyoncé pressing the ”It’s a wrap!” button at session’s end, dropping Michelle and Kelly through two holes in the studio floor.
? Bravo cancels Kathy Griffin’s talk show after two seasons Such a brief window to hear her opinions.
? Kendra Wilkinson quits diving competition Splash, citing fear of heights: ”This will haunt me for the rest of my life” Explained one of Hugh Hefner’s three concurrent girlfriends from 2004 to 2008.
? Jimmy Kimmel sends spread of congratulatory sandwiches to future Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon Leno quickly emailed Fallon: ”Hey, lemme know if you can’t finish.”
? Gérard Depardieu misses court date in France for DUI charges after scooter incident A fine of 4,500 euros (or 5,875 in U.S. dollars) could be levied against the star of My Father the Hero (or 15 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes).
? Five Norwegian schools reschedule midterms because they conflict with Justin Bieber concerts Don’t let it go to your head, Biebs. Last year exams were pushed for an all-you-can-ski-and-eat lutefisk festival.
? CNBC to debut Crowd Rules, on which audience gives one of three small businesses ”much-needed” money The first episode features a cobbler in Portland, a stationery company in Charleston, and NBC in Burbank.
? Animal Planet, home of Puppy Bowl, responds to Hallmark Channel’s announcement of Kitten Bowl for Super Bowl Sunday: ”You’ve got to be KITTEN me!” It’s all pun and games until someone loses 22 percent in the demo.
? TLC to air docufilm Letters to Jackie, about 800,000 condolence letters sent to First Lady after JFK’s death Not to be outdone, TV Land greenlit Letters to Jackée, about the 8,000 condolence letters mailed to the actress after plans for her 227 spin-off were canceled.
