‘LOST’ Encyclopedia Now Available!

Just months after TV lost it’s big island mystery, the first and fully licensed comprehensive reference for ALL things LOST is being released. With more than 400 pages and over 1500 images, the LOST Encyclopedia is sure to be a must-have for all huge fans. The encyclopedia will serve as a guide to the characters, locations, island history, relationships, plots, and mythologies from the show’s six seasons. The encyclopedia also contains a special Foreward from producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse. You can order the LOST Encyclopedia straight from the Yak’s forum front page (HERE, on the left hand sidebar) from Amazon. The encyclopedia available for purchase now in the United States and will be available on Oct 21 in the UK and on October 12 in Canada.

So LOST fans? Is this a must have or are you done with all things LOST? Let us know what you think below or comment in our FORUMS!

Say What?! Dora Sues Nickelodeon

Ok, well maybe not Dora herself. Caitlin Sanchez, the voice of Nickelodeon’s Dora on Dora The Explorer, has filed a lawsuit against the network with the support of her parents. Sanchez, 14, has voiced Dora since the show hit the airways in 2007. According to a report from the New York Daily News, Sanchez and her parents claim that she was pressured by Nickelodeon into signing a complicated contract that has ripped her off millions of dollars. The suit claims that they were rushed into signing the contract without consultation of a lawyer. Sanchez’s agent, Jason Burcy, allegedly gave the family 22 minutes to look over the contract mentioning that if they didn’t sign quickly Nickelodeon would pass on the offer for Caitlin to voice the cartoon character. The contract would allow Nickelodeon to exploit her as her alter-ego, Dora. The suit claims that Sanchez was not compensated for hundreds of hours of recording sessions and was compensated only $40 a day for travelling around the country promoting Dora The Explorer. She was also promised $5,115 per episode and compensation in residuals and merchandise. Nickelodeon, MTV Networks, and Viacom International are named as defendants in the suit who “”used Caitlin, unjustly enriching themselves of millions of dollars in profits from the series and branded products, which Caitlin performed and promoted.”

Nickelodeon has released the following statement in response: “The claims being made are baseless. Unfortunately, Caitlin’s voice changed and she was no longer able to portray the Dora character, as happened with the actress who originated the role. Caitlin’s contract was extensively negotiated through her agent and in compliance with her union. She was well-compensated for her work and for personal appearances. We have enjoyed working with Caitlin on Dora the Explorer these past three years, and we did in fact offer her a contract for other work with us.”

So what do you think? Are you heartbroken to hear this beloved cartoon character is turning on Nick? Let us know in our FORUMS or just comment below!

‘Big Bang’ Co-stars Secretly Together For Two Years

It looks like the love was not only on-screen for this duo. According to the latest edition of the CBS online Watch Magazine, Kaley Cuoco, star of hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, admits to a happy two-year relationship with co-star Johnny Galecki. The love of Penny and Leonard had a real-life component to it and not just a minor fling, either. Cuoco comments, “This is the first time I’ve ever talked about it, ever. It was a wonderful relationship but we never spoke a word about it and never went anywhere together. We were so protective of ourselves and the show and didn’t want anything to ruin that.” But keeping it so quiet was the hardest part of it all. “Everyone was always asking, and we deny-deny-denied. And I’m like, ‘Why am I denying this person that I love?’ It took a little bit of a toll on me and I think it did for him, too.” Even though this relationship ended on good terms, the 24 year old says she doesn’t plan on dating actors again.

Kaley and Johnny still remain great friends and she makes a point to note that this has not affected the cast dynamic on set. While the off-screen romance lasted 2 years, the on-screen romance spanned for about a season on the hit sitcom. No comment regarding the relationship has been made by Galecki. The Big Bang Theory airs Thursdays at 8pm EST/7pm CST on CBS.  What do you think? Are you surprised by this secret pairing?  Let us know in our FORUMS or comment below!

Big Brother 12 Crowns a Winner!

The Jury of 7 crowned Hayden Moss the winner of Big Brother 12, who walked away with a nice chunk of change of $500,000! The jury votes were as follows:

Lane – Rachel, Brendon, Britney
Hayden – Kathy, Matt, Ragan, Enzo

It came down to the last key to be turned, which was Enzo’s, revealing the tie breaker handing the win to Hayden. (Course those with a keen eye saw Lane’s key sticking out of Enzo’s bag on camera after he put Hayden’s key in the box.)

Now, just because Big Brother is over, the Yak still has all your entertainment needs covered! Be sure to check us out! We will be covering all your favorite shows, Reality and otherwise, plus we have the arcade!  Can you be “King of the arcade?”  Some members may disagree!

Neil Patrick Harris & Partner expecting twins!

According to an NPH tweet yesterday, Neil and his partner David Burtka are expecting twins this October. “So, get this: David and I are expecting twins this fall. We’re super excited/nervous/thrilled. Hoping the press can respect our privacy…” The Yak wants to congratulate Neil and David on this exciting news!! Best of luck to the new family and don’t forget to keep up with the Yak for all your entertainment news!

Brittany Murphy Dies from Heart Attack at Age 32

As the year draws to a close, we just caught wind of another bit of news to add to the 2009’s list of intriguing news breaks. The star of Clueless and 8 Mile, Brittany Murphy, has been pronounced dead at the age of 32 due to a Heart Attack. She went into Cardiac Arrest early Sunday morning, December 22nd. Our hearts and thoughts go out to Brittany’s family and friends. Join us in the forums to talk about the news with us!

Real Superpass Chat w/ Big Brother 11’s Jordan & Jeff

Yakksters, this Thursday’s “fan favorite” guests on Real Superpass have been confirmed, thanks to Joker’s Updates. Big Brother 11 Winner, Jordan, and fellow houseguest, Jeff, will be featured on Superpass this Thursday (Sept 24) from Seattle. Tickets are still available for those in the Seattle area. Let us know if you’re going! Come discuss this here! Don’t forget to stick to the Yak for the latest on Big Brother 11 houseguest featured interviews.

Jerry MacDonald (BB10) shares his BB11 Opinions at the Yak!!

Afternoon Yakksters! Jerry MacDonald from Big Brother 10 made another stop at the Yak this afternoon to share his thoughts about everything Big Brother 11! Stop on in the forums to see what he had to say about Jeff, the Coup d’Etat, Jeff/Russell alliance, who should get the boot next and more!! Don’t forget to register and say hi to Jerry and join in on the discussion!