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Monday, August 31, 2009

August 31, 2009

"The L Word" becoming a reality show
Showtime will follow six lesbians in "The Real L Word: Los Angeles," from "L Word" creator Ilene Chaiken and the producers behind "Top Chef."


Erin Andrews talks to Oprah about nude "nightmare"

The ESPN star spoke to Oprah last week for an interview that will air Sept. 11. Andrews, who will work ESPN's "Thursday Night Football" game this week, said she "opened up the computer (and) could feel my heart pounding."


"The View" goes interactive, will add a green room cam

Babs & Co. are revamping the show to allow viewers more access.


"Idol" guest-judge Katy Perry calls Simon a "very truthful, honest a*shole"

Perry won't hold back when she works alongside Simon Cowell: "I'm not there to build them up, buttercup," she says.


It's true: Paula Abdul she's getting a Vegas show

The former "Idol" judge also reveals that her "Drop Dead Diva" stint has been bumped up from a guest spot to recurring. PLUS: Check out Judge Paula.


MTV's "Teen Wolf" remake won't be like the movie

"It has a fresh take and is very different from the original," says MTV's Liz Gateley. "It has more of an 'American Werewolf in Paris' feel to it. It's a dramatic thriller with two best friends in the center who provide a great comedy element: They are two very relatable characters on the outer circles of popular cliques."


Josh Schwartz's next project: An ABC female lawyer dramedy

On the heels of selling CBS on his first comedy, Schwartz will try his hand at a dramedy based on a real-life high-powered lawyer.

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August 31, 2009

Paula Abdul will still watch "Idol," says she might host a talk show
Paula says one of the offers she's considering is a talk show. "It would be a lot of fun variety with a ton of unexpected stuff and tributes to everyday people getting their big chance," she says.


Jon Gosselin blames the media — but not TLC — for exploiting his kids

The "Jon & Kate" star reportedly tells "GMA" he's sick of the exploitation of his kids.


Fire strikes the "Entourage" mansion

The house used in the first two seasons caught on fire Sunday morning.


Kara DioGuardi sings "No Boundaries"

After all the criticism, Kara went into the studio and recorded a much-better version of the widely panned song that Kris Allen sang on "Idol."


Is the Smithsonian trying to get rid of the "American Idol" desk?

The desk, which was given to the Smithsonian because Fox needed a bigger desk for the 4th judge, may be en route to another museum.


"Supernatural" creator: I want to go past Season 5

“I’m looking at this season as the last chapter in this particular story," says Eric Kripke. "That doesn’t mean there can’t be a new story. Buffy did it. The X-Files did it. You close a chapter on a big mythology storyline and then you begin a new one."


Pakastani man drowns in reality TV challenge

Saad Khan, 32, died while filming a reality promotion for Unilever shampoo.

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August 31, 2009

"Mad Men" is turning into "The Sopranos" with its lack of plot movement
According to Dave Itzkoff, "Sopranos" alum Matthew Weiner and his "Mad" writing staff "seem to be so enamored with their characters that they are content to assemble them in potentially interesting settings, let the cameras linger on them and hope that an interesting scene emerges. This unhurried strategy may produce the occasionally transcendent image — think of Don and Betty Draper kissing in the moonlight at the end of the episode — but doesn’t do much to advance the internal narrative of the series."
Last 2 episodes have felt like an eternity to watch // "Mad Men" finally tackles race
What's with all the singing? // "Mad Men" likes complex adult-kid relationships


"Home Improvement" creators are working on another dad-centered family sitcom

The ABC project would revolve around a sports psychologist and father of three who works at home.
"The Sarah Connor Chronicles," the direct-to-DVD movie?
Thomas Dekker says there's been talk of reviving "Terminator" for a direct-to-DVD release.


Audrina Patridge: I'm leaving "The Hills"

"It feels like I'm graduating," she says of filming her final three episodes. "I'm taking the next step and growing up and maturing and moving on in my life."


Check out the "Dancing" stars and their partners

Plus, here are pics of them at rehearsal, starting with Tom DeLay.


It's an "SNL" reunion as Fred Armisen guests on "Parks and Rec"

He'll play Amy Poehler's counterpart from Pawnee's sister city in Venezuela. Armisen just happens to be part Venezuelan himself.


Report: Ashton Kutcher casts Demi Moore as "Janice Dickinson" in "Beautiful Life"

Though nothing's confirmed, Moore will reportedly play a Janice Dickinson-type former model who's obsessed with plastic surgery. UPDATE: CW denies Demi's cameo.

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ODDS & ENDS

August 31, 2009

Daytime Emmys fall to record-low ratings on the CW

"The Wire" creator: Advertising is killing TV

DJ AM was talking about buying a crack pipe just last month

TLC to probe beauty pageants with "King of the Crown"

"Wizards of Waverly Place" movie is cable's most-watched telecast this year

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