"Idol's" latest guest judge: Neil Patrick Harris
The "How I Met Your Mother" star is taking time off from acting and prepping for the Emmys to sit on the judges table today in Dallas.
A&E to proceed with Jackson family reality show
"Jackson Family Dynasty" will debut this year, beginning with a one-hour documentary that was shot before Michael Jackson died.
"The Office's" Rainn Wilson is writing a novel
According to a press release, Wilson's first book, "Soul Pancake" — based on his Web site of the same name — "will encourage readers to explore life’s big questions, such as we do we dream, what happens after we die, and what work of art has most influenced your life,” the press release stated."
"Gossip Girl's" Chuck Bass kisses a boy, but will he like it?
The CW series promises to raise eyebrows this fall with some guy-on-guy action.
How sad will "Grey's Anatomy's" season premiere be?
Should fans get their tissues ready?
"The Wire" has become essential viewing for British politicians
President Obama's favorite TV show is even a hit in the home of Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron, who says his wife would "much rather sit at home watching The Wire with a plate of pasta" than go out. British politicos are using the HBO series to better understand UK's inner cities.
Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley will return as CMA Awards co-hosts
Last year's Male and Female Vocalist of the Year winners will be back, with more time to prepare.
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"The Legendary Paula Abdul" finds a gig, as host of "VH1 Divas"
VH1 says "the legendary Paula Abdul" will host the one-night event on Sept. 17th.
Where did Conan's "Tonight Show" go wrong?
Tom Shales visited the oblivious-seeming "Cone-Zone" recently to get a grasp why Conan has failed to catch on. His findings? His interviews were too pre-planned in advance, resulting in less spontaneity, and his sketches "seemed poorly timed and overlong." Another problem, he says, is the new location: "For all the celebrated gorgeousness of O'Brien's set," says Shales, "it's situated on what is basically a quiet little corner of the Universal lot. It's tucked away. This might actually affect the tenor of the show. When O'Brien's 'Late Night' originated from Rockefeller Center in New York, his show, like Letterman's, seemed to spring from the epicenter of urban excitement. Now O'Brien seems to be reporting in from some remote outpost; it's a place that no one will happen upon, so cameos from big-time stars seem unlikely."
"The Vampire Diaries" is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive
The CW is teaming with the Red Cross to promote the series at 230 high school and college campuses, while raising blood at the same time. PLUS: CW creates "Vampire" "sunscream" and "Fang Floss."
"Hedonistic Rick Springfield" and Kathleen Turner talk "Californication"
"She is definitely the most foul-mouth, sexually aggressive, ball-breaking woman I have ever played," Turner says of her new role in this behind the scenes video.
HBO considering a TV show based on "Savage Love" sex advice colums
The show based on Dan Savage's alt-weekly columns would "focus on current events and cultural trends with sex as the filter."
Anna Wintour holds her own against Letterman
The notorious Vogue editor made her TV debut last night "with every nerve standing at attention."
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Jon Gosselin: I'm sick of "Jon & Kate," I wish I had a 9 to 5 job
"I wish I had a 9 to 5 job instead of the nightmare I'm living. This is 24/7," he tells Us Weekly. "I don't even want to do taping for the show anymore." PLUS: TLC has offered a lot of stale "Jon & Kate" since the show returned from hiatus.
"Guiding Light" lesbian couple will live on, in Web series
The actresses behind Olivia & Natalia ("Otalia") will try to keep the spirit of their characters alive in an upcoming Web series called "Venice," though they won't be allowed to keep their names. They'll play new characters living in Venice Beach, with one difference from Otalia: "In the first 30 seconds you see these two women kiss."
A 24/7 WWE cable network?
Vince McMahon says he'd like to launch a wrestling cable channel in the next two years.
"Simpsons" producer: All other cartoons "are crap"
Says exec producer David Mirkin: "I say this with the greatest respect, but all other animated shows ever are crap! I have to say, some shows we don't appreciate too much, but there are some that are brilliant."
Teen hired as "Friday Night Lights" troublemaker wasn't much of a fan
Madison Burge, the 18-year-old Texas girl who will stir up trouble on "FNL," had to quickly catch up on the show. "When I found out I had the part, I started watching from Season One," she says. "I have my entire family hooked on it now."
"Nurse Jackie" producers tell what's in store for Season 2
"Next season, we're dealing more with the anxiety," says co-creator Linda Wallem. "What do you do with a kid who has this anxiety disorder? We've gotten a lot of feedback from parents whose kids (have it), and they've been very thankful. We were bent on not doing your typical cute, well-scrubbed kids. We're really pleased with how they came out."
"Nurse Jackie" = "Nuts Jackie"? // Season finale left lots of questions
"thirtysomething" creaters reflect on their influence, 20+ years later
The show, which debuts on DVD today, had a lasting influence, whether it was loved or hated. "There were people who hated it so much they had to watch it every week in order to know how much they hated it," says Ed Zwick.
Ken Olin & Patricia Wettig talk "thirty" // "thirtysomething" stole from everybody
"thirtysomething" was responsible for the great age blur now dominating pop culture
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