From the daily archives:

Thursday, June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

Josie Bissett returns to "Melrose Place"
She'll reprise her role as Jane Andrews Mancini, reuniting with Laura Leighton and Thomas Calabro. Incidentally, Bissett's ex-husband is Rob Estes of the new "90210."


"Gossip Girl" sex tape?

Leighton Meester is allegedly the subject of a sex tape that's being shopped around.


Speidi will be back on "I'm a Celeb"
They'll appear in the June 25th finale with the entire cast.


Katherine Heigl expected to return to "Grey's Anatomy"

According to reports, Heigl's option on a 6th season has been picked up, meaning she'll continue playing Izzie Stevens next year. ABC and ABC Studios, however, have yet to make Heigl's return official.


Claim: "Jon & Kate" to divorce

RadarOnline says Monday's big announcement will be that the couple will break up and announce their divorce.


Olive Garden denies pulling Letterman ads
A spokesperson for the restaurant chain is calling a Politico report "erroneous information." In fact, the company had no more scheduled commercials to cancel.


Lauren Conrad admits "The Hills" faked Spencer's apology

Conrad told the ladies of "The View" that she never actually got an apology from Spencer Pratt. "To be perfectly honest, I wasn't on the other line of that call," she said of the key "Hills" scene. "That was filmed and I wasn't on the other end… So I didn't even know about it." (Watch the interview)


Neil Patrick Harris denies he's expecting a baby

A spokesperson for Harris and boyfriend David Burtka says of a Star magazine report claiming the couple sought a surrogate mother: "If Star says it, then it must be true! No, we are not currently expecting a baby. Maybe someday…"


Conan wins 2nd week vs. Letterman

But final viewing figures also show that last week was the lowest-rated "Tonight Show" week since 1995. PLUS: Olive Garden yanks Letterman ads.


Watch "The Daily Show" in Iran

Here's a preview of Jason Jones going "Behind the Veil."


"Family Guy's" Seth MacFarlane will have a recurring role on "Flash Forward"
He'll play an FBI agent after calling the show's exec producer and saying, "'I f****** love this script."


"Jon & Kate" will make a major announcement on Monday

Could it be a divorce or another pregnancy? "Recently," says Kate in a new TLC promo for Monday's special one-hour episode, "we've made some life-changing decisions. Decisions that will affect every member of our family, ones that we hope will bring each of us some peace."


David Archuleta's dad busted in prostitution sting

James Archuleta, who made headlines as the meddlesome father during his son's "Idol" run last year, pleaded no contest and paid a $582 fine after he was caught at a massage parlor.


Why the VMAs are more important than the Emmys

How does MTV's VMAs have the clout to bump the Emmy Awards back to its original airdate? As Lisa de Moraes explains, although the Emmys has a bigger audience (12 million vs. 8 million), the Video Music Awards attract far more younger viewers. Plus, the VMAs produce major buzz that just can't match the Emmys.


"Fresh Prince's" fired Aunt Viv writes a tell-all book slamming Will Smith

Janet Hubert, who was fired from her role as Vivian Banks in 1993 after feuding with Will Smith, will detail her life on the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" set next year in the book "Perfection Is Not A Sitcom Mom."


NBC Universal to help promote CBS' "NCIS" spinoff

In an unusual move, USA Network, which airs "NCIS" reruns, has been given the chance to air the two "NCIS" episodes featuring LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell early to help boost interest in the show. PLUS: LL Cool J & Chris O'Donnell hang out.


USA Network admits Donald Trump did not actually buy WWE's "RAW"

NBC has taken down a press release touting the purchase, as it turns out that Trump is only buying "Monday Night RAW" as part of the show's storyline. UPDATE: WWE's stock fell 7% thanks to the prank.


"Southland" considers pixelating the bleeped-out profanities

With the show moving to the FCC-regulated 9 o'clock hour, producers are also considering obscuring the faces of profane characters in order to avoid any indecency fines.


Fox releases the "Freakin' Sweet Family Guy" iPhone app

The application comes with 20 clips, and the ability to buy "Family Guy" episodes directly from iTunes.


"Idol" judges are still negotiating

That's according to Paula Abdul's publicist, who's disputing a report that all four judges are locked up for next season.


Why George O'Malley won't be missed on "Grey's Anatomy"

"It's sad that a character with so much promise ended up fizzling out," says Gael Fashingbauer Cooper. "I'd say I'll miss him, but I've already been missing him for several seasons now." PLUS: Melissa George confirms T.R. Knight's exit.


Carly Smithson teams up with ex-Evanescence trio

The "Idol" alum will star in a new rock band called The Fallen.


Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Cryer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus will get Walk of Fame stars

The Hollywood Walk of Fame also plans to honor "Law & Order's" Sam Waterston, Bill Maher, "Mission Impossible" star Peter Graves and ESPN's Chris Berman.


William Shatner can't make Vulcan hand gesture, but he can show his middle finger

Watch Conan leap on his desk at Shatner's obscene gesture.


CW messes with its new show names

"The Beautiful Life" is now "The Beautiful Life: TBL" and "Parental Discretion Advised" has become "Life UneXpected."


Larry David: Michael Richards is "a new man"

The N-word spewing "Seinfeld" star "is like a new man," says David. "He really went through something (with that incident). He used to be very angry and bitter. He's completely different now. You can see it, and he can feel it. I'm very happy for him."


Could "Mad Men" move to L.A.?

Matthew Weiner says of Season 3: "I can't tell you if we're going to go to California in Season Three, but as a show, we're following how the Sixties were about the rise of Los Angeles and the decline of New York."

ODDS & ENDS

June 18, 2009

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog returns to Conan Friday, with a Bonnaroo visit

Stephanie Pratt insists to MTV News: "The Hills" did not make me bulimic

Bret Michaels won't sue Tony Awards

Meet Haley's new "One Tree Hill" sister: Shantel VanSanten

"House" creator: "I apologize for being a tease. But I don't think we cheated fans"

NBA star Steve Nash visits "Entourage"

Andre Braugher to guest on "House" season premiere

Could Maggie Grace return to "Lost"? // Josh Holloway on the season finale

Claim: CW's president never liked "Reaper"

NJ "Real Housewives" finale watched by 4.6M // What about "the book"?

Travel Channel is searching for "America's Worst Driver"

New DVR data shows that 30% of "Lost," "The Office," "Heroes" delay viewing

Sydney to host "The L Word" convention next year

"Survivor" Ethan Zohn shows off all the pills he's taking with his chemo

Jerry Seinfeld's "The Marriage Ref" is set to be remade around the world

What are the chances of a "Gossip Girl" movie?

"Flash Forward" has everything planned out, beyond Season 1

Why is Artie Lange too racy for the network of "Cathouse" and "Sopranos"?

Billy Joel divorcing ex-"Top Chef" host // Will Katie Lee Joel still matter?

Dog the Bounty Hunter takes to Twitter


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