Paula Abdul confirms: I'm leaving "American Idol"
Paula just wrote on her Twitter page: "With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to #IDOL. I'll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all… I'll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon … What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me … It truly has been breathtaking, especially over the past month … I do without any doubt have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all."
Fox confirms Paula's exit: "She's a tremendous talent and we wish her the best"
A bad decision?: Paula filled a clearly-defined role, Kara & Randy duplicate each other
Paula will be missed: "There was a sweetness to her that the other judges miss"
Seacrest: "I am shocked and saddened" // "I can't imagine the panel without puala"
Paula, the crazy train: She "lent an unpredictable air to an often predictable program"
Report: Fox offered Paula more than $5M/year, but not a Seacrest-level raise
Chandra Wilson crossing over to "Private Practice"
Bailey will visit "Grey's Anatomy's" sister show for Episode 3.
Syfy picks up "Alphas"
The show about a team of ordinary citizens who possess hyperdeveloped neurological abilities was originally developed for NBC.
Snoop Dogg will compete on "Millionaire," so will Rachael Ray
Others competing on the 10th anniversary edition include Vanessa Williams, Sherri Shepard, Katy Perry, Rachel Ray, Steve Nash, Lauren Conrad, Patricia Heaton, Shawn Johnson, Wynonna… and a “surprise guest.”
"Top Chef" has its own bottle of cabernet
The Bravo show gave members of the media a bottle of "Top Chef"-brand Cabertnet Sauvignon.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" joins the Twitterverse
Kimmel is probably not tweeting himself, but his sidekick Guillermo already has his own Twitter feed.
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Is this the new "Ugly Betty"?
America Fererra was photographed today on the "Betty" set looking far from "Ugly" (scroll down for more photos). Last week EW reported that ABC is testing a "classier" look for Betty. "In particular, execs are showing test audiences two scenes from early in the season, both featuring a newly glamorized Betty working at her new job as Mode’s associate features editor," reported Michael Ausiello.
CW wants to remake more old shows
Remakes bring a “built-in brand equity,” the CW's Dawn Ostoff admitted Tuesday. “There are other shows we’re looking at, but we can’t talk about it yet." She did say, though, “We’re not going to be doing the ‘The Dukes of Hazzard.'"
D.B. Sweeney joins "Criminal Minds"
He'll play a U.S. Marshall in a six-episode arc.
CW doesn't want "Smallville" or "Supernatural" to end just yet
Regarding "Smallville," CW boss Dawn Ostroff says, "I think the producers have done a great job coming up with really good storylines this year, but I do think the show still has a lot of life yet to it."
CW was apparently only concerned about whether Mischa Barton could work
Her health prolbems "didn't really come up," said CW president Dawn Ostroff. "We were just concerned that she would be able to be ready for production. She was. Not even an issue." PLUS: Ashton Kutcher says Barton is in no danger of being replaced.
"All My Children" moves from NYC to L.A.
Will Susan Lucci also make the move?
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None of the new "Melrose Place" stars had ever watched the original version
It was also revealed at the "Melrose" press session that producers are still holding out hope for Heather Locklear. "The door is always open for Heather Locklear," said one producer. PLUS: CW hands out "Melrose" flasks.
"Bachelorette" not bothered by the women claiming Ed strang them along
“I am not destroyed!” says Jillian Harris.
Study: TV is the worst kind of inactivity for kids
U.S. and Spanish researchers studied 111 children between the ages of 3 and 8, and found that of all the forms of inactivity they examined, watching TV was the worst. "These results show that sedentary behavior, and more specifically television-viewing, is related to blood pressure independent of body fat or obesity level," said one of the researchers.
Directors join writers in expressing fury over Emmy changes
The changes, the DGA says, constitute a "material breach."
Adam Lambert fans are throwing sex toys on stage
"It's really getting creative," he says. "It's exciting. I think they really want me to play with these toys during the number."
"Vampire Diaries" isn't rehashed "Twilight," producer insists
CW wanted a vampire show in wake of the "Twilight" craze. And though the new series from "Dawson's Creek" creator Kevin Williamson is based on a book series that pre-dates "Twilight," he insists that "Diaries" isn't a ripoff. "The premise is the same — girl meets vampire — but once we're past that premise," he says. "Really quickly we're telling stories about a small town and who is this vampire who comes to town and stirs it up."
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"Tonight Show" announces "Conan, Please Blow Up My Car" contest
The "Cash for Clunkers" campaign has inspired this bit of product placement, which will award the winner a brand-new Lexus.
CBS predicts broadband is the future, leaving DVRs in the dust
CBS research guru David Poltrack thinks that most people will eventually watch TV shows that have already aired through their Internet connection.
Lil Wayne's 10-year-old daughter shopping a reality show
Reginae Carter, who is also the daughter of T.I.'s girlfriend, could become the next Miley Cyrus with a show about a preteen singing group.
Grant Show is now open to appearing on "Melrose Place"
"We've been talking, but nothing solid," Show tells TV Guide. "I'm not opposed to it."
Christina Hendricks astounded that many "Mad Men" fans don't think Joan was raped
"It illustrates how similar people are today, because we’re still questioning whether it’s a rape," she says. "It’s almost like, 'Why didn’t you just say bad date?'" PLUS: Check out Hendricks in Esquire.
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Nickelodeon unveils its new "splat"-less logo
Do you like Nick's new "rounded typeface"?
Regis Philbin says "Millionaire" will come back with some tweaks
"Now we have time limits on the answers from the questions, and we have added an expert to the show, a well-known person, probably mostly from the news area," he says.
"24" adds another newbie
Actor Bashar Rahal will play a general from "Kamistan."
CBS may also dump "As the World Turns"
"It is also having ratings challenges," says CBS' Nina Tassler. "It is hard to say (if it is safe)."
Lorraine Bracco: "Sopranos" movie isn't dead yet
Bracco says she and other cast members have talked to David Chase "to give him a kick in the booty to get it right. "I want us to be like 'Sex and the City' or 'The Bourne Identity,'" she says. "I want to make a million of them."
Shaq tells David Beckham: "I challenge you lil man" to appear on my reality show
"There's no way you'd score on me … how many goals did you score for the Galaxy?" Shaquille O'Neal says, challenging Beckham to appear on his "Shaq Vs." reality show. So far, Beckham won't agree to do the show.
Will any real-life "good wives" appear on "The Good Wife"?
Julianna Margulies says: "I think all of those women" — Jenny Sanford, Silda Spitzer, Elizabeth Edwards, Hillary Clinton — "are way too classy to ever rumble about any of it." PLUS: Margulies slapped Chris Noth so hard she left a mark.
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