'DANCING' GETS HORIZONTAL

Chris Jancelewicz, 04/23/12

Lead Entertainment Editor, Huffington Post Canada

I will shamefully admit that "America's Next Top Model" is my guilty pleasure. When Tyra announced that she was firing long-time "Top Model" personalities Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and Jay Alexander, I was floored.

Lisa Kirchner, 04/23/12

author. fan of ladynews. lover of tall tales and blue humor. www.lisalkirchner.com

Granted, these are early days. But so far what I've observed is exactly the opposite of what I would've thought. It's not the women from middle-class, college-educated backgrounds dressed in funky business casual who exert the most authority in their own lives.

David Finkle, 04/23/12

Writer; Drama Critic

Now that 11 episodes have run, I'd say the so-bad-it's-good prediction has just about materialized.

Yul Kwon, 04/23/12

Host, 'America Revealed'

Americans on average are the biggest consumers of energy on the planet, and keeping the power that we need flowing is a monumental undertaking. Despite our increasing demand for energy, Americans waste a staggering amount of it.

Ruth Fowler, 04/20/12

Author, screenwriter and journalist

The thing which no one seems willing to say about Girls is that it's shit. Yeah, I've read everything else. It's not representative. True. It's about whiny, rich, white girls. True. We all know if it was good, no one would be complaining.

William J. Mann, 04/20/12

Author, 'Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburn' and 'How to Be a Movie Star: Elizabeth Taylor in Hollywood'

The death of Jonathan Frid last Friday -- Friday the 13th, of course -- will bring a bit of added publicity ahead of next month's opening of the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp big-screen remake of Frid's classic television series, Dark Shadows.

Renee Gold, 04/23/12

Pop Culture Rainman

Why come to Toronto if you aren't going to shine a bit of a light on the live audience and city in general? Why have the speakers counsel these random Skypers from across the world when they could have done some personal exercises with members of this audience?

Soyon An, 04/22/12

Stylist, 'American Idol'

Though the "Then" songs this week were by Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, etc., I wanted to keep the singers' looks fresh and modern. Loved the fashion? You're in the right place!

Judy A. Smith, 04/23/12

Founder & President of Smith and Company

Are rumors floating around the office about you and a co-worker? Worried those rumors may put you at a disadvantage for that promotion you've been eyeing? Here's what you can do to put yourself back on top.

Ilana Teitelbaum, 04/20/12

Writer

Maybe the showrunners are worried that if there's no sex in a scene, we'll get bored and check our email, due to the much-touted Death of the American Attention Span. But there is some great acting.

Madeleine Crum, 04/21/12

Assistant Books editor

Regardless of their stance, people are talking about Girls. For the convenience of those thinking about joining in on the conversation, I've created a template for op-eds about Lena Dunham's new show.

Erin Gibson, 04/20/12

Comedian, Writer, Actor, Feminist, Jerk, Southern Belle, Co-Host Throwing Shade Podcast

What a skill! Calling out the average looks of one woman by insulting the "conventional beauty" of another. It's like a weird competition all women are participating in, where no one really knows the rules and there are no winners and everyone is sad.

Louis Peitzman, 04/20/12

Freelance arts writer

Paul F. Tompkins' new Comedy Central special is all about work -- namely those less-than-glamorous jobs you take in pursuit of a show-business career. I spoke to PFT about his career and the advice he'd give to anyone stuck in a dead-end job.

Jackie K. Cooper, 04/20/12

Film Critic

Once again we get a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation that has a wonderful true story, a cast that is stronger than most, and an impact that leaves the audience feeling uplifted.

Keli Goff, 04/20/12

Author, Commentator and Contributing Editor, TheLoop21.com

When it comes to awful fictional mothers-in-law, Jackie Florrick of The Good Wife secured her place among the greats in last week's episode. Let's take a look back at some of her fellow Hall-of-Famers, TV's most horrifying mothers-in-law.

Andy Ostroy, 04/20/12

Political & pop culture analyst. Twitter @AndyOstroy

It's music to my ears when Sophie asks, "Do we have any Shark Tanks taped?" This kid knows more about sales, profits, balance sheets and corporate valuations than I could ever have dreamed she would at this age.

Lea Lane, 04/20/12

Award-winning author, world traveler

I remember dressing the morning of the show, putting on my snappiest outfit, aware that the TV cameras would probably do head shots of the audience, as they often did in the smaller Philadelphia studio.

Maureen Ryan, 04/19/12

TV critic, The Huffington Post

"Veep" merely reinforces what most people already think about Washington, D. C., but if these politicians and aides are so worthless, why are we paying attention to them?

Joey DeAngelis, 04/19/12

Pop culture blogger, Writer

What shows are you hoping to get renewed? Or better yet, which ones do you hope bite the dust?