Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Claim: Donald Trump fixed the Miss Universe pageant
The pageant's choreographer says it's "common knowledge that he picks six of the top 15 single-handedly."

"Grey's Anatomy" is now on Lifetime 3 days a week
You can watch from the beginning.

Jerry Springer to host a live "America's Got Talent" show in Vegas
He'll host a 10-week run of the show from the Planet Hollywood Resort/Casino.

Whitney Houston: Oprah made me lose my voice
That's why she struggled this morning on "GMA": "I'm so sorry," she told the audience. "I did 'Oprah.' I've been talking for so long. … I talked so much, my voice."

Annie Potts to play "Two and a Half" mom, Tony Hale to "Numb3rs"
Potts will play Judith's mother who just got out of rehab, while "Arrested Development" alum Tony Hale will play a "erratically brilliant biotech professor."

Watch some "White Collar"
Is this USA's next big hit?

O.C. "Real Housewife" is squatting after eviction
Lynne Curtin is refusing to leave, forcing the original homeowner to file legal papers.

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HBO greenlights Scorsese's "Boardwalk Empire"
Eleven episodes of the series starring Steve Buscemi, Michael K. Williams, Dabney Coleman and Kelly Macdonald have been ordered. "Boardwalk" was created by "Sopranos" writer Terrence Winter, with Martin Scorsese producing and directing the pilot, and Mark Wahlberg also producing.

"The Office" finds Pam's mom
Shey'll be played by actress Linda Purl.

David Boreanaz welcomes a girl
His 2nd child, a girl named Bardot Vita Boreanaz, was born Monday.

Mister Rogers statue is become closer to reality
A monument to the PBS star should be up in Pittsburgh this fall.

Ryan Seacrest's next reality hit: "Chance"?
It's a game show for people who have a dream…

Soleil Moon Frye dresses as "Punky Brewster"
To celebrate 1 million Twitter followers.

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Spencer Pratt is changing his name to "King Spencer Pratt"
"The Hills" star is really changing his name, via the legal process.

"Grey's Anatomy" unveils emotional promo No. 2
Sept. 24 — "the year that changes everything begins."

Jeff Dunham hit with lawsuit
The Comedy Central ventriloquist allegedly reneged on a documentary about his life.

Craig Ferguson shows off his new HD opening
Check "The Late Late Show" out finally in high definition.

Here's your 1st look at Kristin Cavallari on "The Hills"
MTV's new promo already shows her stirring up trouble.

Rachel Bilson judging "Project Runway"
She'll sit in for Thursday's episode.

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"Mad Men" renewed for Season 4
AMC's president says of the renewal: "With this early fourth season renewal, we’re excited to let our audience know the captivating world of Sterling Cooper will be back on AMC again next year.”

Chicago mayor defends shutting down busy streets for Oprah
Oprah's Harpo Studios will reimburse the city for the traffic nightmare that it will cause next week when a popular intersection is shut down for a Black Eyed Peas party. "This is a great thing we're doing," said Mayor Richard Daley. "Wish we could do this every day in Chicago. How many people it will employ. How much publicity we'll receive throughout the world. It is unbelievable. You can't even give us that exposure globally. She's an icon in the industry. It's very, very important." PLUS: Oprah welcomes "Father Oprah."

The Duggars are expecting Child No. 19
"18 Kids & Counting" will become "19 Kids 7 Counting" in six weeks.

NYC "Real Housewives" begins filming with the entire original cast
So what will happen to the two new women waiting in the wings?

Bob Barker will host "WWE Raw"
He'll guest host Monday's show in Chicago.

The Muppets will perform on "America's Got Talent"
Not only will Kermit and Miss Piggy perform, but Statler and Waldorf will turn up on stage as well.

"Jon & Kate" is starting to resemble "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous"
It seems like every week either Jon or Kate or both are taking their kids on luxury vacations that TLC viewers can't afford. PLUS: Jon parties with his mom in Vegas.

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Why are  "America's Got Talent" finalists so lackluster this year?

"Melrose Place" goes viral in NYC with fake apartment listings

Here's a synopsis of the DJ AM's MTV reality show premiere

Most of "The View" ladies didn't even watch their Emmy win

"I wanted Cheryl Burke": Tom DeLay lobbied for "Dancing" partner

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