Bryan Cranston will host "SNL"
"Breaking Bad's" creator had always wondered why the three-time Emmy winner has never been asked to host "Saturday Night Live." Now, Cranston will get his chance on Oct. 2nd.
"Top Chef": All-Stars in NYC?
According to Eater NY, next season returns to New York with familiar faces like Spike Mendelsohn, Angelo Sosa and Tiffany Derry.
"The Sandman" may become a TV series
Warner Bros. TV is hoping that "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke will sign up to bring Neil Gaman's iconic comic book series to the small screen.
"Glee" traveling to NYC for Nationals
"Empire State of Mind" will be the theme as the "Gleeks" travel to the Big Apple in Season 2. PLUS: Was Britney Spears a "Glee" diva?
Syfy going to "Neverland" for a 4-hour Peter Pan prequel
The writer who reimagined "The Wizard of Oz" and "Alice in Wonderland" with "Tin Man" and "Alice" is tackling an original prequel of Peter Pan.
Conan's TBS set will have a theatrical theme — yes, he'll sit behind a desk
The president of the TV Academy, John Shaffner, is, after the Emmys, busy designing a set that he says willbe keeping with the theme of the "Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television" tour. Shaffner is particularly excited about Conan's guest chair, which will be firm and deep.
"Buffy's" Nicholas Brendon gets a "Private Practice" guest shot
Shonda Rhimes, a diehard "Buffy" fan, is giving Brendon some work amid his criminal problems.
George Takei bound for "Big Bang"
The former "Star Trek" star will cameo on the 4th episode of the season.
CBS and NBC want no part in AppleTV
Neither, apparently, does HBO or Showtime, as well as Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures. In fact, some producers fear that AppleTV will cut into TV DVD profits.
Lifetime's "Army Wives" spinoff is dead
Gabrielle Union was to play an Atlanta detective in the backdoor pilot, which was marred by a controversy over a producer's racial slur.
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Police kill Discovery Channel suspect, hostages safe
James Jay Lee, 43, was shot dead this afternoon and the three hostages he held are safe after a four-hour standoff at Discover headquarters. NBC News reports that at least one explosive device went off after they shot Lee, but it's unclear if he left any other explosive devices in the building.
Harvey Keitel for "The Office"?
He's exec producer Paul Leiberstein's dream replacement for Steve Carell, and the former "Life on Mars" star is "doing TV now."
"Memphis Beat" renewed
The TNT Jason Lee drama has averaged a solid 4.5 million viewers.
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Armed gunman storms Discovery Channel and takes at least one hostage
Developing situation: Silver Spring, Maryland police say the man has an issue with the Discovery Networks, and may have an explosive device strapped to his body. Here's a photo of the gunman from above. UPDATE: The alleged gunman is James Jay Lee, who has been protesting outside of Discovery headquarters for years and has been arrested before — read his website.
Steve Jobs unveils $99 AppleTV with 99-cent TV rentals
To start off with, you'll be able to rent any episode from ABC or Fox's lineup. In making the AppleTV announcement, Jobs demonstrated how he could easily rent a "Glee" episode.
AMC gives "The Walking Dead" a 2nd season, before its premiere
Producer/Director Frank Darabont reveals his plans for the 2nd season, and says filming will begin in February.
"No Ordinary Family" gets Cybill Shepherd to play Julie Benz's mom
Shepherd will appear in an episode this fall with a TV hubby, Bruce McGill.
Jimmy Fallon ticked off NBC didn't pay for Web rights to Emmy "Glee" opener
The Bruce Springsteen number is all over YouTube, but not NBC.com because the Peacock didn't pay for the online rights to Springsteen. "That could have been worth 500,000 hits on NBC.com," says Fallon, who had trouble linking to the video yesterday on his Twitter feed. "People are looking for it. We worked so hard on it and it's our own network, and it's a good commercial for our network. It's so simple, just pay for it."
Claim: Jon Gosselin tried to extort Kate
Jon's ex Hailey Glassman says he threatened to report Kate to child protective services unless she gave him $50,000 or $100,000. Jon, she says, tried to use their daughter Mady's injury to bolster his claim. PLUS: Jon is denying the accusation.
"Dancing" odds: Brandy to win, Carol Brady will be out first
Bodog has also pegged Jennifer Grey as 2nd favorite to win.
HBO renews "Hung" despite lower ratings
Ratings are down this season, but HBO has ordered a 2nd season anyway.
Fox orders Jamie Foxx sketch comedy for midseason
"The Jamie Foxx Project" will be a current version of "In Living Color."
"Glee" hooks up with American Express for charity
Starting tonight, "Glee" stars will appear in ads promoting the credit card company's Members Project social action initiative.
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"Dancing with the Stars" partners revealed
The Situation gets Katrina Smirnoff, Jennifer Grey gets Derek Hough and David Hasselhoff will be partnered with Kym Johnson.
Condoleezza Rice, Facebook's founder, Sylvester Stallone turned down "Dancing"
Joel McHale, Drew Carey, Suzanne Somers, Richard Branson and Tim Allen were also contacted by producers. PLUS: "Dancing" divas: Bristol Palin? Michael Bolton?
"Amazing Race" teams revealed
They include a pair of Jewelry Television hosts, Ivy League a cappella singers and a mother and daughter reunited 20 years after giving her up for adoption. (watch the video)
ABC and Fox sign up for 99-cent TV show rentals on iTunes
Apple will announce today that Disney and Fox are on board its TV rental plan. PLUS: Amazon's subscription service will deliver TV shows over the Web.
Shaq takes over "Jimmy Kimmel Live"
Watch his "Shaq Vs." monologue dissing of Kimmel from last night's show.
Coming to BET: A NASCAR reality show
"Changing Lanes" will pit 30 minority drivers against each other in an attempt to increase the diversity of NASCAR fans.
HBO selling "True Blood" figurines
But only for Sookie, Bill and Eric.
NBC taps "Battlestar's" Ronald D. Moore to make an "adult Harry Potter"
Moore's new drama series will be set in the world of magic.
Teresa Giudice: Give me a raise or I'll quit "Real Housewives"
The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star wants her salary doubled, according to TMZ, and a slice of DVD and merchandise sales.
"Full House's" Jodie Sweetin gives birth to her 2nd daughter
Sweetin, now 28, and her boyfriend welcomed Beatrix Carlin on Tuesday. Beatrix joins 2-year-old Zole.
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Bethenny Frankel quits "Real Housewives"
After starring in her own spinoff, Bethenny has decided not to return to "The Real Housewives of New York." "Last season was scary and painful," she says. "It took all of the joy out of it."
Stan Lee's latest TV guest stint: "Nikita"
The comic book legend, who's already slated to appear on "Eureka," will pop up on the CW series this fall.
Snooki rejects boyfriend's proposal via magazine cover
"Just want to set the record straight," she wrote on Twitter after her boyfriend's "Will You Marry Me?" cover appeared. "I'm single and I'm not going to get married!"
"Deadliest Catch" boss: I can't believe we lost to a boring Ken Burns doc
"I don't know what the hell my show is even doing in a category that basically every year is a PBS category," says Thomas Beers, whose Discovery reality show lost an Emmy to Ken Burns' "National Parks." He adds: "That was the most boring show Ken Burns ever made and when I think that my show should lose to the most boring, the dullest show Ken Burns has ever made, it’s an abomination."
Chuck Lorre reveals his secrets to sitcom success
The man behind "Two and a Half Men" and "The Big Bang Theory" says sitcoms should never use pop-culture references, ad-libbing or laugh tracks. Plus, he says, humor should always be secondary: "If you start with a joke, it never can rise above glib."
Ryan Seacrest has a "Beverly Hills 90210" past
Check him out in an episode from the final season in 2000.
Watch David Letterman compete on "$20,000 Pyramid" in 1978
Dave was 31 years old when he appeared on the Dick Clark game show (Watch Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4)
Kurt Warner: I'm trying not to think about the "Dancing" costumes
"That’s the thing that you try and keep way in the back of your mind," the first-ever "Dancing with the Stars" quarterback said on ESPN this morning. The likely future Hall of Famer adds: "I think this presents me with the opportunity to do that with a completely different audience. It gives me a chance to show a different side of me than a lot of people have seen underneath the helmet as a competitor."
Ranking the "Dancing" competitors // Chris Jericho turned down "Dancing"
Bristol Palin moving to L.A. for "Dancing," but she won't pursue an acting career
David Hasselhoff's kids pestered him into "Dancing"
"Dancing" announcement didn't boost "Bachelor Pad's" ratings
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"Dancing" casting director: This is my "dream team"
Head of casting Deena Katz says she's been "stalking" David Hasselhoff and Jennifer Grey since "Dancing with the Stars" launched in 2005. As for the decision to cast Bristol Palin, she says, "I can tell you this, she's the only one that when I asked her to join the show, she packed up her truck and drove all the way from Alaska. I always try to have people you'd never expect… And this season, some of the names make you chuckle, others you're surprised about, and others you think you know, but you're going to see them in a different light."
Bristol Palin: "I want people to see this side of me, my work ethic"
Is ABC sending the wrong message: "Teen motherhood as Cinderella fantasy"
Jennifer Grey: Why she's the season's most intriguing contestant
The Situation: I'm the "underdog" because of "Jersey Shore" conflicts
"Entertainment Tonight's" Kate Gosselin questions "Dancing" stars
Audrina Patridge's partner already followed her on Twitter
Will Forte: Lorne Michaels' wanted me to stay on "SNL" for 1 more year
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ut, ultimately, Forte says he felt he had to leave after eight years, but not to pursue a movie career. "I just wanted to be close to my family," he says, adding part of leaving was also the result of turning 40 in June and becoming "introspective." Forte, who already has moved out to Los Angeles, adds, "I will cherish that experience for the rest of my life."
"Grey's Anatomy" wedding couple revealed
Says Shonda Rhimes: "There was something really hopeful and beautiful about" these two characters getting married.
Guess who might return to "Mad Men"?
The cast is currently shooting its top-secret finale, possibly with a special surprise.
Beverly Hills "Real Housewives": Kelsey Grammer's ex, Paris Hilton's aunts
In addition to Camille Grammer, Bravo has announced a "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast that includes a member of the Maloof clan.
Nigel Lythgoe: "Idol" is keeping Randy Jackson
When asked at the Emmys if Randy will return, Lythgoe responded: "I hope so."
Check out pics from "Glee's" season premiere
Including the new female football coach. PLUS: Here's Jane Lynch on iCarly."
Joan Cusack gets "Shameless" on Showtime
She replaces Allison Janney (now on "Mr. Sunshine") as a Chicago housewife who befriends the drunken William H. Macy.
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Stand-up comedian Jay Pharoah — a 22-year-old who can do more than 75 impressions, including Chris Rock and Orlando Bloom — is expected to become the 4th all-new "SNL" cast member, according to The Comc's Comic. Pharoah's hiring would be significant since "SNL" hasn't added a black cast member in, well, forever. (Keenan Thompson joined the cast in 2003.) In fact, "SNL" was criticized for not having a black man portray Obama — "Community" star Donald Glover was reportedly up for the part.
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