Alec Baldwin for Congress?
The "30 Rock" star is seriously considering running for Congress, he tells Playboy. "I'll put it this way," he says. "The desire is there; that's one component. The other component is opportunity." Baldwin says he's considered moving to New Jersey or Connecticut to run for office, but he adds that "it's all fantasy." Baldwin also says his "SNL" past might give him trouble should he run for office: "I'm often asked if I think about going into politics. If I do, these guys will have a field day. I've given them so much crap to use against me… If I run for political office, they'll have a forest of material to kill me with."
Leno will drive onto his giant "Jay Leno Show" stage
Jay's new digs will about 5,000 square feet bigger than his "Tonight Show" studio — and bigger than the 17,000-square-foot airport garage that houses his cars. So Leno plans to drive his vintage cars on stage on his new show.
"Britain's Got Talent" schoolboy to perform at Michael Jackson tribute
Susan Boyle's 12-year-old competition, Shaheen Jafargholi, will perform Tuesday with the experience of having sung in the stage musical "Thriller Live!" PLUS: Only 16 networks will be covering the Jackson tribute live.
Jane Lynch quits "Party Down" for "Glee"
"It looks like I can't do the second season," she says of the Starz comedy.
"Lost" loses one of its acclaimed writers
Brian K. Vaughan, who wrote "Namaste" and "Meet Kevin Johnson," is leaving for "greener pastures," according to Damon Lindelof.
"Scrubs" adds a new showrunner
"American Dad" veteran Josh Bycel will help Bill Lawrence, as Lawrence performs double duty working on "Cougar Town."
Brad Garrett getting animated
For the cartoon "Dumb Bunny and Jackass."
"Baywatch" movie will be rewritten as a comedy
The original script for the film was originally planned with a lot of action.
Kathy Griffin to roast Joan Rivers
The "D-List"-er will host the Comedy Central roast of Joan Rivers on July 26, a broadcast that will be shown on Aug. 9.
Paula Abdul: "Idol" wants me back for the rest of its run
Paula says she's optimistic about returning after she said the show invited her to stay.
Jenna Fischer getting married again
The 35-year-old "Office" star and her writer boyfriend got engaged last week in Europe.
Kristen Bell tries Twittering
That's according to a "Heroes" makeup artist.
"Soul Train" coming to DVD with extensive Michael Jackson footage
The entire "Soul" catalog will be released under the Time Life label.
"Three's Company" star Joyce DeWitt arrested for DUI
The 60-year-old was arrested on July 4th after apparently failing a field sobriety test near Los Angeles. DeWitt was later released on $5,000 bail. (Check out her mug shot.)
Michael Jackson memorial will be shown live on NBC, Fox, CBS, ABC
Hulu is also planning to show tomorrow's 10 am PT ceremony live. PLUS: Mariah Carey, John Mayer Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and others to perform.
ABC debuts on Hulu with "Grey's Anatomy"
More shows, including "Desperate Housewives" and "Scrubs," will roll out over the next two weeks.
Can Sarah Palin become a TV talk show host?
Will the resigning Alaska governor head to Fox News or become the next Oprah?
Levi Johnston reality show?: Sarah Palin's grandson's dad eyeing TV project
Levi Johnston's agent/publicist/bodyguard says a major TV project will soon be announced. "I don't even want to call it a reality show," he says. "It will be a docudrama or something similar. I think the whole reality-show thing is played out."
"Extreme Makeover" recipient arrested in carjacking
Janae Brown was 14 years old when she appeared on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in 2007 (watch the video). Last week the 16-year-old was arrested a block away from her "Makeover" house and charged with first-degree robbery by carjacking and third-degree larceny, according to the Connecticut Post. She is being held in lieu of $20,000 bond.
Former prep school teacher used Facebook to cast "NYC Prep"
New York mag offers some interesting tidbits on the Bravo reality show, including the fact that one of its co-creators used to teach at one of the New York prep schools. The ex-teacher used a variety of methods, including Facebook and a "casting mobile," to lure teens to the show. "This is one of the hardest shows to cast that has ever made it on air," says one of the exec producers. In fact, one of the "NYC Prep" stars was brought to the audition by the daughter of "Real Housewives of New York" star Jill Zarin. PLUS: Parents are horrified, mortified, outraged by the show after just two episodes.
NBC calls Conan's ratings "extraordinary"
The average age of "Tonight Show" viewers has fallen 10 years, from the unattractive 55 to the very important 45, which means NBC can now market "Tonight" as a younger show to advertisers. CBS, though, begs to differ, pointing out that "Conan's strength is almost entirely in men between 18 and 34," while Letterman is gaining in other viewers.
Report: Simon Cowell already shopping "The X Factor" in America
Cowell wants to launch the U.S. version next year — possibly on Fox, according to The Sun, and he's planning to bring some of his British "X Factor" judges with him.
Kal Penn begins his White House job
Months after leaving "House," Penn finally started work today as associate director in the White House's Office of Public Engagement.
"Lie to Me" bringing back Mekhi Phifer & Jennifer Beals
They'll appear in recurring episodes next season.
Kara DioGuardi weds
The "Idol" judge married longtime boyfriend Mike McCuddy, a contractor, on Sunday.
"Jon & Kate" reunite for the 4th of July
Without TLC cameras filming, the Gosselins picked blueberries and celebrated the holiday together.
MTV sends "Real World" cameraman to disrupt TV news reporter
A WUSA reporter was trying to interview a passerby outside the Washington, D.C. "Real World" house, when an MTV cameraman intentionally got in the way. PLUS: Meet the roomies and check them out in bathrobes.
Why no fresh "True Blood" over 4th of July weekend?
HBO always opts to show reruns on holiday weekends, which is so 1975.
Jimmy Fallon performs at the White House
The "Late Night" host was MC for President Obama's Fourth of July celebration for military families on the White House lawn, which also included the Foo Fighters and Michelle Branch.
"How I Met Your Mother's" Cobie Smulders gave birth 2 months ago
The 27-year-old welcomed Shaelyn, a girl, on May 16.
"T.J. Hooker" coming to the big screen
The Aaron Spelling series starring William Shatner and Heather Locklear will be made into a "fun movie."
How does "Dance Your Ass Off" get away with its "Big Ass"?
Isn't Oxygen's title not safe for children?
Little people urge the FCC to ban "midget" from broadcast TV
"It's not acceptable to call people the N-word, just as it's not acceptable to call people the M-word," says one little person. "The chosen term now is L.P., or little person."
Ex-"Prison Break" star Robert Knepper: Kiefer Sutherland punched me!
Knepper, who will soon begin work on "Heroes," says Sutherland punched him "10 or 15 years ago" when he was considering quitting acting."He f**king punched me!" says Knepper. "He punched me so hard. He told me, 'Don't you ever give up!' and I thank Kiefer every day for that advice."
Alanis Morisette says it's ironic: "Weeds" helped me cope with food addiction
The singer tonight begins a seven-episode stint on the Showtime series. "Weeds was my solace and respite in the back of the bus on tour," she says. "I was in the middle of detoxing at the time, and it was my replacement addiction for food." "Weeds," she says, "helps me…The irony is hilarious."
"Entourage" growing up for Season 6
"Their characters are finally evolving," creator Doug Ellin says, adding: "I wanted to reinvent ('Entourage') without making it a different show."
Maya Rudolph envisions the "SNL" babies becoming cast members
She, Ana Gasteyer, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler all have children rougly the same age, so "SNL: The Next Generation" could potentially happen.
Al Pacino's HBO Dr. Kevorkian film sparking controversy
Some in the right-to-die movement don't want the assisted-suicide doctor portrayed as a martyr.
Turkish reality show seeks to convert atheists
What happens when you put a Muslim imam, a Christian priest, a rabbi and a Buddhist monk in a room with 10 atheists?
Paris Hilton's British "BFF" runner-up dies suddenly
Paris said she was "deeply saddened" over the death of 25-year-old Kat McKenzie.
Chandra Wilson will direct a 
