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From the daily archives:
Joely Richardson crowned the final queen of "The Tudors"
She'll play Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII's six wives.
"Kendra" earns a 2nd season
The E! reality star will come back next year with 12 half-hour episodes and a one-hour special.
Seth Rogen calls "Entourage's" creator "a moron"
The actor was responding to Sunday's episode, which debated his "ugliness."
ABC adds a 3rd season of "Wipeout"
The "big balls" element of the show is also returning next summer.
Michael Jackson TV special falls apart after NBC refuses to pay $20M
All the networks couldn't meet that hefty pricetag — and they didn't want to air the special on Michael's birthday, which happens to be on a Saturday this year.
Kiefer Sutherland won't face prosecution for head-butting
Says the New York D.A.: "We declined to prosecute after a full investigation. And that included speaking to the complaining witness who was quite uncooperative."
Bill O'Reilly blasts one of "Familiy Guy's" Emmy noms
The Fox News host didn't like Seth MacFarlane getting a nod for best voiceover in "I Dream of Jesus."
Meadow Soprano taking over for "Ugly Betty"
Jamie-Lynn Sigler will become Daniel's new assistant, replacing Betty in her old job for several episodes.
Publicist: Mischa Barton almost ready to return to work
The 23-year-old actress is "still seeking treatment but making improvements," according to her spokesperson.
Was Erin Andrews' peephole an inside job?
Was the person who filmed the ESPN star a colleague who knew her schedule?
"VH1 Divas" is coming back with Miley, Adele, Kelly, Leona
After four years, the series will unite Miley Cyrus, Adele, Kelly Clarkson and Leona Lewis this September.
"Deadliest Warrior" renewed
A 2nd season of 13 episodes will premiere next spring.
Survey finds "24" is TV's most addictive show, "Lost" is No. 2
A poll commissioned by British site LOVEFiLM.com included 9 American shows in its Top 10, including "The Wire," "Friends," "Sex and the City" and "The Sopranos."
Is Jorja Fox's "CSI" return a sign that Laurence Fishburne isn't working?
CBS specifically targeted "longtime 'CSI' fans" in its announcement of Fox's return, perhaps in hopes of luring back Grissom fans who've fled the series.
University of Utah wants to negotiate an end to its "Big Love" battle
But will HBO give in and delete the university's logo from the DVD and all future airings?
Obama: Falling asleep to "SportsCenter" is "my most precious time"
Like millikons of other men, the president likes to unwind with the ESPN staple. "After I've done the reading, it's 'SportsCenter,'" he says, pointing out that by the time he tunes in at 9:30 Michelle has fallen asleep.
"Nip/Tuck's" Kelly Carlson becomes a "Melrose" madam
She's joining the new "Melrose Place" as the call-girl boss of Stephanie Jacobsen's med school student/prostitute character.
Jon Stewart gets chilly with Brian Williams
Last night's "Daily Show" interview quickly went into "not-so-amicable territory."
How "The Daily Show" is translated for France
Not every French person understands Jon Stewart's bleeped-out expletives, Yiddishness and quirky American slang.
Who marries "Desperate" Mike?
Check out two of the "Housewives" in wedding dresses.
"Dancing with the Stars" coming to Broadway
Carrieie Ann Inaba will present a 12-week Latin ballroom dance spectacular called "Burn the Floor," featuring Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff for the first three weeks.
Report: NBC wants to use Michael Jackson rehearsal to launch "The Jay Leno Show"
Negotiations are at an impasse, says Roger Friedman, but the network was offering $10 million to air the special immediately preceding the debut of 10 o'clock Leno.
"Bachelorette" producers turned down Wes for "Men Tells All" after he pulled out
Wes declined to be on last night's special, but "at the eleventh hour he had a change of heart and wanted to be on the show," says Chris Harrison. But he was rejected because, as Harrison says, "My opinion was I've heard enough B.S. to last me a lifetime with this guy. He doesn't matter in the grand scheme of Jillian's life…" PLUS: What you didn't see.
Susan Boyle calls fame "like a demolition ball"
"Anyone who has that kind of impact finds it really hard to get a head around it," she tells Meredith Vieira. PLUS: Harper's Bazaar putting Boyle on the cover.
"The Colony" is a catastrophic "Survivor" in a warehouse
The new Discovery Channel reality show tonight puts 10 people inside a building where all hell breaks loose.
"Entourage" hooks up with W Hotels
The hotel will soon have A-list "Entourage"-branded amenities, including a three-story "Entourage Bungalow" at the W South Beach.
Dallas Cowboys reserve spot for "4th and Long" winner
Michael Irvin's Spike TV reality show may actually become a dream come true for one wide receiver.
Katherine Heigl jokes that "Grey's" is "cruel" and "mean"
She also tells David Letterman it was "weird" to return to work without best bud T.R. Knight.
Another Kevin Federline reality show?
Britney's ex is mulling a new reality show featuring him and his former volleyball player girlfriend, Victoria Prince.
Jennifer Love Hewitt is NOT engaged to Jamie Kennedy
Her publicist disputes a report that he popped the question on stage at the Laugh Factory.
John Schneider: From "Smallville" to "90210"
He's set to play Liam's stepfather.
How is Gordon Ramsey dealing with "Hell's Kitchen" contestants cursing at him?
"I encourage their level of confidence," he says of the new season, which premieres tonight. "That’s great. But when you have the arrogance and the confidence and you can’t cook, you look stupid."
"Idol" alumni show their support for Paula // "X Factor" judge: I'm not replacing Paula
Gov. Schwarzenegger tweets about Conan mocking him
Lady GaGa unveils her Kermit the Frog clothing
Could "True Blood" be promoting an anti-gay worldview?
New York Post puts up pics of the naked Erin Andrews
