Tuesday, January 5, 2010

January 5, 2010

Sharon Stone joining "SVU" for 4 episodes
She'll play a cop-turned-prosecutor, starting in April.


Angry fan throws drink at "Entourage's" Adrian Grenier

"You suck, Grenier!"


Here's your 1st look at Ellen DeGeneres and her "Idol" castmates

Ellen won't make her official debut until next month.


Report: Charlie Sheen joked about his troubles with "Two and a Half" castmates

"Well, I met Kobe Bryant's bail bondsman!" was his response to the question, "Charlie, what did YOU do for the holidays?" PLUS: Jon Cryer confirms Sheen was in good humor.


Bob Barker donates $5M for anti-whaling ship "The Bob Barker"

The Barker-named ship had its first confrontation with whalers.


ABC orders comedies starring Cedric the Entertainer and Carlos Mencia

Both shows will be family-focused.


Fox picks up "The Shield" creator's newest cop drama

"Ridealong" will be set in Chicago. Meanwhile, CBS has ordered the comedy "True Love."


Watch 5 seasons of "Lost" summed up in 8 minutes

Just in time for the final season, here's a quick catch-up of everything that has happened in six years in less than 10 minutes.
"Lost Island": Losties petition for Disneyland attraction // Darlton discuss finale

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January 5, 2010

Discovery and ESPN each plan to launch 3-D channels
Discovery is teaming with Imax and Sony for a 24-hour 3-D TV channel, while ESPN 3D covering only live sporting events will debut on June 11.


Stephen Colbert celebrates his HD debut

"You folks watching on your widescreen TVs at home are getting 15% more show," he said.


"Ugly Betty" contemplates hooking up Betty with her boss

"We’ve been batting around the idea, exec producer Silvio Horta says of a Betty-Daniel romance. "It is not outside the realm of possibility that something (could) happen, but we’re not sure yet."


"Family Guy" interrupts itself to promote Adult Swim — and diss Fox

"Can I ask you something?" states the Adult Swim-like message halting Sunday's episode. Why are you watching this on Fox? … 'Family Guy' is a lot funnier on Adult Swim because we don't cut out the funniest jokes."


Crime drama meets mockumentary with ABC's "187 Detroit"

The pilot revolves around a documentary crew following homicide detectives.

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January 5, 2010

This year's "Bachelor" is loaded with catfight potential
Catfights, of course, are a staple of the franchise, but as Megan Angelo notes, "this season’s cast seems especially ready to rumble, with an inordinate amount of them going out of their way to announce that they will strike 'if a girl gets in my face.'" Pointing out the "eek-worthy" Michelle, Darla Atlas asks: "Where did they find so many, ahem, 'strong personalites' this time around," adding that Michelle probably got the rose because of all the drama she brings.
Report: "Bachelor" crew members banned from talking to contestants
Is "Bachelor" scandal a ratings stunt? // Check out the "Dream Necklace"
Chris Harrison: We've dropped the lengthy teases and recaps before ad breaks


Mary Lynn Rajskub: I can see "24" soon coming to an end

"I definitely think the end is in sight," she says, "but having said that, I don't know if it's going to be this year. I'm dying to know, but I think we'll have a better idea later this month." She adds that "24's" future will depend on ratings for the two-night season premiere. PLUS: Watch the latest "24" promo.


Mischa Barton signs on to play an "SVU" hooker

"Law & Order: SVU" boss Neal Baer says he's been a fan of Barton since "The Sixth Sense." PLUS: What happened to Mischa?


Jillian Michaels is worried about the record-breaking "Biggest Loser" contestants

"The contestants keep getting bigger and bigger," she says as Season 9 kicks off. “As the trainers we have no say over the challenges. We worry about them too.”
"Loser" is a male ego-booster // Heaviest team ever says show helped a lot

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ODDS & ENDS

January 5, 2010

"Grey's" star Kim Raver glad she won't be canceled

Dr. Pepper buys its first-ever Super Bowl ad, featuring Gene Simmons

What is James Franco doing with a giant female "30 Rock" pillow?

"FlashForward" is coming out on DVD, already

Writer's Guild forces Jimmy Fallon to stop taking freelance joke submissions

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