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Hell's Kitchen, on Fox

Gordon Ramsay spices up prime time once again as 18 new competitors hope to impress the culinary master. The aspiring chefs are divided into two teams, who compete for a life-changing head-chef position.

Miss USA Pageant, on NBC

Giuliana Rancic and Andy Cohen co-host as beauties from across America vie for the coveted crown in swimsuit, evening gown and interview competitions.

Sassy shrink: Soap star moves to Haven for new season

Author: 
Sheila Busteed / TV Media
Bree Williamson joins the cast of "Haven" next season

Bree Williamson joins the cast of "Haven" next season

SASSY SHRINK: A former soap opera stunner will get into the heads of Haven residents when Bree Williamson joins the cast of Syfy's "Haven" for its third season.

Late Laughs for the week of June 3 - 9

The Late Show: David Letterman

Over the weekend, Betty White endorsed Barack Obama. I think I'm going to wait and hear what Angela Lansbury has to say.

 

JP Morgan lost $2 billion in bad trades. Mitt Romney once lost $2 billion, then he found it in another pair of pants.

 

Conan: Conan O'Brien

Recaps for the week of May 28 - June 1

Author: 
Dee Wright / TV Media
Galen Gering stars as Rafe in "Days of Our Lives"

Galen Gering stars as Rafe in "Days of Our Lives"

The Bold and the Beautiful

As the clock ticks down on the remaining hours of Liam and Steffy's marriage, Bill and Ridge separately plead with Liam to make the right decision. Meanwhile, Hope and Steffy have a respectful conversation with each other and genuinely wish each other the best. Brooke confronts Dr. Barton about telling Hope to find her biological father, and she explains why Deacon cannot re-enter the picture. Eric offers to walk Hope down the aisle, but she is desperate to get Deacon to be a part of her wedding day. When Bill fails to return several messages, Katie and Karen start to wonder what he's up to. Later, Karen asks Bill for an important favor.

Days of Our Lives

Several citizens of Salem have Stefano in the cross hairs for a variety of reasons. Will wants revenge for blackmailing him and causing him to lose his job and identity. Abe knows Stefano is responsible for causing Lexie's illness when she was trapped in the tunnels with the noxious gas, and EJ is devastated at Stefano keeping the secret about who his real father is. Lexie's health starts to disintegrate rapidly, and she knows she has limited time left. Meanwhile, Daniel catches Nicole switching the DNA labels after the paternity test on her baby, but instead of reprimanding her, the two end up in an unexpected kiss. Cameron and Abigail also lock lips, and Carrie and Rafe realize that they can never be together because of the baby.

General Hospital

Jason finds Sam during a Lamaze class and realizes how much he misses her. Later, he confesses to Liz that he wants to be with Sam but he can't get over the fact that she's pregnant with Franco's baby. Meanwhile, Kate is admitted to Shadybrook after Connie confesses to setting up Sonny for Cole and Hope's deaths. Carly hopes that she can get her relationship with Johnny back to normal, while Johnny is busy making plans for revenge against Anthony. Todd finds himself overwhelmed at work, which Sonny decides to take advantage of. Edward, Tracy and Monica discuss the fate of ELQ now that Franco's bloodline has been revealed. Spinelli pleads with Matt to come forward, while Maxie meets her new cellmate.

The Young and the Restless

Daisy help Ricky break into Phyllis's apartment, but Ricky's search is interrupted when Daniel arrives to retrieve something for Lucy. Ricky does find contact info for a psychiatrist, and he goes to see the doctor about Phyllis. Meanwhile, Sharon extends an olive branch to Victoria, but when Victoria refuses, Sharon informs her that she slept with Billy right before he married Chloe. Paul and Avery start looking into Ricky's behavior, and Christine and Danny find themselves in a moment of passion after an innocent encounter.

How to Be a Gentleman, on CBS

Andrew adheres to the rule that a gentleman never dates in the workplace," even though his new assistant is very attractive and a fan.

New Releases for the week of June 3 - 9

Machine Gun Preacher

In the United States, Sam Childers was a drug-dealing biker who always put himself first. But in Africa, Childers is a hero who helped to bring safety and security to children in the middle of a civil war. When Childers leaves his life in the U.S. to repair the communities that were ravaged by the war, he realizes that the children of East Africa have no shelter and resources. Despite the protests from other workers, Childers faces off against the Lord's Resistance Army and aims to help the children who are so desperate for help. Based on a true story.

Director: Marc Forster. Stars: Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Kathy Baker, Madeline Carroll, Michael Shannon, Souleymane Sy Savane. 2011, 129 mins., drama.

 

Safe House

Matt Weston is bored by his simple military assignment at an inactive post in Cape Town. Eager to prove himself, he jumps on any interesting opportunity that comes up, but nothing prepares him for the next adventure. Tobin Frost is one of the CIA's most dangerous former operatives -- he turned against the government and sold military secrets to North Korea in exchange for money. Frost shows up in the small community Weston is monitoring, and a terrorist attack makes each man suspect the other of betrayal.

Director: Daniel Espinosa. Stars: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Shepard, Ruben Blades, Nora Arnezeder, Robert Patrick. 2011, 115 mins., action/thriller.

 

 

John Carter

Former military captain John Carter finds himself on the surface of Mars with no idea how he got there. He meets the local creatures and learns of the impending doom of the planet, and he realizes that he is the key to their survival.

Director: Andrew Stanton. Stars: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Dominic West, Samantha Morton, Thomas Haden Church, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds. 2011, 132 mins., fantasy.

 

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Seventeen-year-old Sean receives an odd distress signal from a mysterious island in the South Pacific. He recruits his new stepdad, Hank, to figure out who sent the message and try to help them. When they find the unknown island, they begin a dangerous rescue mission to find the person in distress.

Director: Brad Peyton. Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, Luis Guzman, Kristin Davis. 2011, 94 mins., family.

Best Friends Forever, on NBC

The gang hits the road and heads for Atlantic City for a gaming convention where Joe is set to debut his new video game in the season finale.

Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair in "Best Friends Forever"
Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair in "Best Friends Forever"

Q: I know that Lou Ferrigno played the Hulk when he was in monster form in the old TV show, but it was someone else playing him in human form, right?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Professional bodybuilder and former Mr. Universe Lou Ferrigno indeed played just the green-skinned, rage-fuelled alter ego of scientist David Banner in the 1978-82 series "The Incredible Hulk." For the mild-mannered man himself, the producers chose a slightly more seasoned actor: Bill Bixby.

Indeed, Bixby had already starred in two hit series before taking on the superhero role.

Tattoo School, on TLC

The intensive two-week course is designed to provide the aspiring artists with the knowledge, skills and experience they'll need to break into the tattoo industry.

Bill Pogue as seen in "Tattoo School"
Bill Pogue as seen in "Tattoo School"
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