Has "Family Guy" surpassed "The Simpsons"?
It's a question that's being debated after "Family Guy" was able to score an Emmy nomination, something "The Simpsons" never achieved. Seth MacFarlane, for his part, says he's torn over the nod: "On the one hand, it's really exciting and we’re delighted," says MacFarlane, "and the other hand, we feel like, really, 'The Simpsons' should have been on this list in the 90s when they submitted. It’s kind of too bad that it’s taken this long for an animated show to reach that point, but we’re overjoyed that it's us."

"Big Brother" buys "The Real World"
John de Mol, the Ductch creator of the "Big Brother" format, is buying Bunim/Murray Productions, the makers of "The Real World" and shows like "Keeping Up with Kardashians." Bunim/Murray has also taken over producing "Project Runway" as it moved to Lifetime.

Susan Boyle will sit down for a special "Got Talent" interview with Meredith Vieira
The Scottish "Britain's Got Talent" star's first post-finale TV interview will take place next week on the "Today" show and a special extended version of Wednesday's "America's Got Talent."

Can Mischa Barton work on "The Beautiful Life"?
While Barton remains hospitalized on psychiatric hold, filming is set to begin next week in New York City. Her rep says her work on the show "will ultimately be contingent upon her progress and doctor's orders." PLUS: Is Mischa "Britney 2.0"?

"Idol" auditioner lets his dog die in the car
Quincy Vanderbilt, 24, was charged with a misdemeanor for animal cruelty after leaving his dog in the car at the Denver auditions.

Larry King: Michael Jackson addict?
"Larry King Live" can't stop talking Michael Jackson, three weeks after his death.

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