Saturday, November 5, 2011

TV Round-Up: Conan O'Brien Officiates Same-Sex Wedding on Live TV

Conan O'Brien performs at his "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny On Television Tour" at the Gibson Amphitheatre on April 24, 2010 in Universal City, California. (Getty Images) more pics » Conan O'Brien plays minister Conan O'Brien 's triumphant return to New York City ended with a surprisingly sweet, tender moment when the late night host officiated a gay wedding on national television. Conan, who became an ordained minister online, cut the jokes for a few minutes and got serious as he joined staff costume designer Scott Cronick and his longtime partner David Gorshein in holy matrimony in front of nearly 3,000 people (not to mention millions of TV viewers) at the Beacon Theater. The couple lives in LA, but decided to marry in NY because gay marriage is legal in New York. Watch the groundbreaking late-night moment below.

• The fate of the Final 12 X Factor acts was finally in America's hands, and last night America proved that sometimes it can actually get it right. InTENsity, the nightmarish Mickey Mouse Club made up of ten teens that were cobbled together by producers into a musical Frankenstein monster, were sent packing. While it was sad to watch all those kids cry on live television, it was definitely the right choice. Stereo Hogzz also landed in the bottom 2, perhaps because of their overzealous use of z's.  Or maybe because America doesn't quite know how to deal with this whole Groups things. After 10 years of voting for solo singing contestants, we are confused and disoriented and we just want those damn InTENsity kids to get off our lawns.

• Get ready to meet every single fairy tale character you've ever heard of, because Once Upon a Time has gotten picked up for a full season! Tim Allen 's Last Man Standing also scored a full season order. So which fairy tale character are you most looking forward to meeting on Once ? We can't wait for Beauty (and her Beast).

• Speaking of fairy tales, Grimm 's second episode airs tonight at 9/8c on NBC. Which fairy tale baddies will Nick be taking on this time? The three bears, of course. We assume they're hungry for more than just porridge this time around.

• ABC has announced that it will air A Very Gaga Thanksgiving on November 24 at 9:30/8:30c. The 90-minute special will feature eight Lady Gaga musical performances as well as a sit-down interview conducted by Katie Couric . We're crossing our fingers and toes that she'll be wearing a dress made out of turkey and mashed potatoes and a cranberry sauce hat.

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