Whether we agree or disagree with their subjective rankings, entertainment lists are a fun way to stir debate.  Tube hub Buddy TV charts the “20 Hottest Dads on TV,” and, naturally, WBNX stars scored well—even grabbing the top spot: 

#1:    Baze (Kristoffer Polaha, pictured) on Life Unexpected
#4:    Seely Booth (David Boreanaz) on Bones
#9:    Nathan Scott (James Lafferty) on One Tree Hill
#10:  John Winchester (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) on Supernatural
#15:  Tom Scavo (Doug Savant) on Desperate Housewives
#17:  Harry Wilson (Rob Estes) on 90210
#20:  Rufus Humphrey (Matthew Settle) on Gossip Girl 

Forbes employs a more formulaic strategy in assembling its list of the “World’s 100 Most Powerful Celebrities.”  Measurements include earnings and media exposure across all platforms.  Noticeably absent from this year’s rankings are Tyra Banks, who appeared on the previous four compilations, and Will Smith (Fresh Prince), who claimed the #11 position in 2009.  Here are the WBNX stars who placed this year: 

#25:   Tyler Perry (House of Payne)
#26:   Jennifer Aniston (Friends)
#78:   Steve Carell  (The Office)
#84:   Ray Romano  (Everybody Loves Raymond)
#92:   Eva Longoria Parker  (Desperate Housewives)
#94:   George Lopez (George Lopez Show)
#100:   Mariska Hargitay  (Law & Order: SVU)

The second round of Teen Choice Awards nominations include 18 more stars and shows featured on WBNX, boosting our overall total this year to an eye-popping 49.  You can vote here for your favorites each day through August 5, with surfboard winners announced four days later.  Here are the additional nominees:  

Breakout TV Show:   Life Unexpected and The Vampire Diaries
Female Breakout Star:   Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries)
Male Breakout Star:   Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries)
Female Scene Stealer:   Hilary Duff (Gossip Girl), Bethany Joy Galeotti (One Tree Hill), Katerina Graham (The Vampire Diaries) and Shenae Grimes (90210)
Male Scene Stealer:   James Lafferty (One Tree Hill)
TV Parental Unit:   Rob Estes and Lori Loughlin (90210); Bethany Joy Galeotti and James Lafferty (One Tree Hill)
Male Hottie:   Ian Somerhalder (The Vampire Diaries)
TV Personality:   Mario Lopez
Music Single:   California Gurls (Katy Perry), The CW’s summer image theme
Red Carpet Fashion Icon:   Eva Longoria Parker (Desperate Housewives)
Choice Activist:  Eva Longoria Parker
Movie Scene Stealer:   George Lopez (pictured)
Choice Twitterer:   George Lopez

The 12^th annual Teen Choice Awards once again affirm the popularity of CW Network talent.  Gossip Girl leads all TV series with six nominations, and six other returning shows picked up at least one apiece.  Several stars also scored crossover recognition for their film work.  Below are the first wave of nominees with ties to WBNX, and teens (13-19) can vote daily for their favorites by clicking here.  Results will be announced August 8, with CW summer popstar Katy Perry (California Gurls) hosting. 

TV Drama:  90210 and Gossip Girl
TV Drama Actor:  Penn Badgley and Chace Crawford (Gossip Girl); Tristan Wilds (90210)
TV Drama Actress:  Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill); Blake Lively and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl)
TV Villain:  Ian Somerhalder (Vampire Diaries), Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl), Terry O’Quinn (Lost)
TV Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi:  Tom Welling (Smallville), Paul Wesley (Vampire Diaries), Josh Holloway (Lost)
TV Actress Fantasy/Sci-Fi:  Nina Dobrev (Vampire Diaries) and Evangeline Lilly (Lost)
TV Fantasy/Sci-Fi Show:  Lost, Smallville, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaires
TV Reality Competition:  America’s Next Top Model
TV Comedy Actor:  Steve Carell (The Office)
Choice Comedian:  George Lopez
Film Actor, Horror/Thriller:  Penn Badgley [pictured, with girlfriend Blake Lively]
Film Actress, Horror/Thriller:  Rumer Willis (90210) and Katie Cassidy (Melrose Place)
Film Actress, Romantic Comedy:  Kristen Bell (Gossip Girl)
Film Actress, Comedy:  Kristen Bell
Film Actor, Comedy:  Steve Carell and Chris Rock (Everybody Hates Chris)
Choice Movie Dance:  Steve Carell and Tina Fey

Over the next two days, WBNX has a sleighfull of holiday specials and Christmas-themed programs to keep your family occupied—before and after Santa’s arrival.  Wednesday night, Emma Roberts and Norm McDonald are the voice stars of our brand new animated hour, The Flight Before Christmas; followed by The Story of Santa Claus—featuring old pals from The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Betty White and Ed Asner.  Earlier risers on Christmas morning will find TV specials beginning at 6am; and throughout the day, sitcom families celebrate the season in their own humor-filled ways.  Sam and Dean Winchester aren’t laughing, however, when they track down the Anti-Santa on A Very Supernatural Christmas.  Here’s a quick rundown of at least a dozen Yuletide shows you can enjoy: 

Christmas Eve:

8pm The Flight Before Christmas
9pm The Story of Santa Claus
11:30 Frasier

Christmas Day:

6am Red Boots for Christmas
6:30 The Stableboy’s Christmas
7am Christmas Memories
7:30 A Fresh Prince Christmas
6:30p According to Jim: Christmas Party
9pm A Very Supernatural Christmas
10pm Friends: Christmas in Tulsa
11pm George Lopez: Christmas Punch
11:30 Frasier: Fight Before Christmas

Only 17 more shopping days left, and if you’re one of those lucky few who’ve completed the task before the mad rush, WBNX has some relaxing holiday TV rewards for you! More than two dozen Christmas-themed episodes and specials are coming your way between now and December 25, starting with The CW’s “Merry Monday” comedy lineup of Everybody Hates Chris, Aliens in America, Girlfriends and The Game! The boys on Supernatural encounter the anti-Santa, while the Gossip Girl socialites unwrap…well, who knows what? Many of our daily comedies also have some memorable yuletide scripts, including Raymond, Frasier, George Lopez and According to Jim. And, of course, kids love the animated specials about Grandma and her hit-skip reindeer and The Story of Santa Claus. You can find a complete schedule of the holiday fare here on our new Christmas webpage, along with exclusive festive screensavers and other extras featuring your CW faves. Spread the word…and enjoy! P.S. Have you seen our new “Cleveland snowglobe” logo on air? Watch for it!

George Lopez fooled me.  During his sitcom’s six-year network run, I never watched an episode, thinking (for some odd reason) that it wouldn’t be funny.  Boy, was I wrong.  WBNX acquired the show in syndication this fall, so I gave it a try and found the family comedy to be edgy and relevant, not at all what I expected.  George is a very funny guy, and his combative relationship with TV mom “Bennie” is the basis for much of the show’s humor.  Ironically, in real life George was abandoned by both of his parents by age 10, so he’s overcome a lot of personal struggles, including a kidney transplant from his wife two years ago.  This summer, the ALMA Awards (recognizing Hispanic accomplishments in media) presented George with the Television Pioneer Award, an honor well-deserved when you consider that only three other Latinos have ever had lead roles in a TV sitcom: Desi Arnaz (I Love Lucy), Freddie Prinze (Chico & The Man) and Paul Rodriguez (the short-lived A.K.A. Pablo).  His appeal crosses into nearly every medium, as George currently has four films in production, an impressive archive of comedy CDs and DVDs, plus an autobiography, Why You Crying?  Oh, and he still tours regularly with his popular stand-up act!  We’re fortunate to spend a half-hour with the “Latin king of comedy” on a daily basis.

Is your locker at school looking a bit dull? WBNX helps you add a splash of color and some pretty faces with our assortment of locker-size posters. Gossip Girl, Top Model and George Lopez are featured here—just click on one to print it! Also, we’ve got some great screensavers and other extras for each of our CW shows. Just click on the “Shows” tab at the top of our website and choose the series you’re interested in. And spread the word!