ABC responds to "Modern Family's" lack of gay kissing
An ABC spokesperson says of Cam and Mitchell not smooching: "It happens that we have an episode in the works for next season that addresses Mitchell's discomfort with public displays of affection. Until then, we thank everyone for being so invested in these characters."
ABC yanks "Happy Town"
The low-rated series's remaining episodes will be burned off this summer, starting June 2nd.
Burt Reynolds gets "Burn"-ed
The acting legend will guest-star on "Burn Notice as a former CIA operative.
Starz greenlights a "Spartacus" prequel
Lucy Lawless and John Hannah will appear on the prequel, which will air in January. Andy Whitfield will make a brief appearance.
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"SYTYCD" brings back Mia Michaels & Adam Shankman as judges
They'll set alongside Nigel Lythgoe when Season 7 debuts on May 27.
NBC boss: "Chuck" will likely be back, Don't count out "Heroes" just yet
NBC entertainment chief Angela Bromsted says of "Chuck": "It’s our highest-performing Monday night show. We look at it as a very strong player, and it’s a show that matches up with our new shows." She also says that "Heroes" and "Parenthood" might share a timeslot," that "Marriage Ref" will probably return in the spring and that the "Rockford Files" remake "screened really well. Dermot Mulroney is great."
Mark Burnett shopping a daily "American Idol" for daytime TV
"One in a Million" will consist of a singing competition in which three judges award a winner each and every day. That winner will go on to compete in semi-finals until the show's 33-week season wraps up.
Barbara Walters will undergo heart valve surgery
She'll take time off from "The View" to recover from the replacement of a faulty heart valve.
Grandma touted as "Britain's Got Talent's" New Susan Boyle
Janey Cutler, 81, has been dubbed "NuBo" (a takeoff of Boyle's "SuBo") for her Edith Piaf performance that was greeted with a standing ovation. Reportedly, Cutler is already receiving interest from NBC and CBS.
"Pretty Wild" star pleads no contest, will serve 180 days in jail
Alexis Neiers copped to stealing nearly $600,000 worth of stuff from Orlando Bloom as part of the "Burglar Bunch" burglaries.
"24's" Jack Bauer vs. "Lost's" Jack Shephard
Both outgoing characters share a lot in common, aside from their first name. PLUS: Both "24" and "Lost" are going out violently.
"Family Feud" moving to Orlando for the summer
New host Steve Harvey will get a 45-minute commute, as the "Feud" moves to Universal Orlando.
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"Idol" survey asks: Where did we go wrong?
Take the AmericanIdol.com survey, which asks: "Tell us why you are watching 'American Idol' less this year?"
"Survivor's" Danielle & Candice hate on Russell
"Slimy, controlling, mentally abusive. Not a nice person," says Danielle. "He’s toxic to be around, gross, pathological, cruel," says Candice.
CBS may shuffle its "CSI" timeslots
"CSI: Miami" is most likely going to stay put on Mondays at 10, but "CSI: NY" may be benched in the fall and the original "CSI" may be shifted to 10 o'clock on Thursdays to make way for "The Mentalist."
Softcore porn is thriving on premium cable
While hardcore pornography is taking a hit, subscribers to Showtime, "Skin-emax" and HBO continue to consume what has become Hollywood's most stable business: softcore. Meanwhile, HBO and Showtime are upping the skin factors in shows like "Californication" and "True Blood."
Mary Lynn Rajskub films "Royal Pains" cameo
"I play a girl who does yoga on diet pills," the "24" star says on Twitter.
Angus T. Jones is TV's richest kid, earning $250K per "Two and Half" episode
The "Two and a Half Men" star makes more money than Miranda Cosgrove ($180K/episode), Selena Gomez ($25K/episode), Miley Cyrus ($15K an episode) and Rico Rodriguez from "Modern Famly" ($15K/epsisode).
Report: Chalie Sheen is demanding $2 million an episode
But according to a source, Sheen expects to be get a "Two and a Half Men" raise of up to $1.2 to $1.3 million.
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Why didn't "SNL" post the "CSI: Sarasota" clip online?
Check out the "CSI" spoof — with Betty White as "Vivian Caruso" — that didn't make it on NBC's Web site, Hulu or even YouTube.
Betty White's "SNL": Did it have to have SO many gay jokes?
"Between the end of Betty’s terrific opening monologue and Jay-Z’s first number, every sketch in the first half of the show had a joke about being gay," says Hank Stuever in his "SNL Homowatch." "I really don’t have time today, or the inclination, to elaborate on the social dichotomy of this — is gay funny because our society thinks it’s yucky and wrong, or is gay funny because it actually is funny (and Betty White, beloved among gays who’ve all watch too many 'Golden Girls' reruns, can do no wrong with the gays, etc.)"
Dear "SNL": Enough with prison rape jokes!
Betty jokes lazily fell into 1 of 3 categories
Betty White partied all night, or at least till 3 AM
"Medium" is looking good for renewal
The CBS drama starring Patricia Arquette was CBS' highest-rated show last Friday night.
TV's Top 4 "Engaging" shows: "Lost," "The Middle," "Brothers & Sisters," "Chuck"
Nielsen's measurement of "engagement" gives a boost to shows like "Better Off Ted," which has a higher engagement rating than "American Idol."
"Lie to Me" vs. "Human Target": Which will win a Fox timeslot this fall?
Fox will reportedly only pick one and cancel the other.
Buzz Aldrin's latest TV gig: "Monday Night Raw"
The "Dancing" and "30 Rock" astronaut will appear nder his WWE name: "Rocket Hero."
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"Gossip Girl" will film in Paris, to prove its characters are actually rich
The two-episode trip to France, which will kick off Season 4, has been a dream of producer Stephanie Savage from the beginning. "We mention our characters' fabulous travels all time, but it's very hard, and expensive, to actually show them," she explains. "The books were lucky this way: 'Aspen ski trip' costs nothing extra to type. So it's a big deal to be able to take production on the road, especially overseas." PLUS: Irate mom returns "Gossip Girl" book held hostage for 2 years to her local library.
Craig Ferguson unleashes his Jay Leno impression
The "Late Late" host broke into his impersonation while discussing British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. PLUS: Watch Conan's Leno impression from his visit to Google.
Meet "Jersey Shore's" casting director — he's looking for a new Season 3 cast
Doron Ofir is the most sought-after reality TV casting director. "We are pioneers of an ugly age," he says of his job. "Our business is like a short bus." Says a VH1 executive: "Doron is incredible to watch in action. He throws himself into every demographic. He puts desperate people together and gets inside their heads. He’s very gifted."
Nevada brothel to host a virginity-losing Australian reality show
Production on the proposed virgin auction reality show is being moved to Nevada to avoid Australian prostitution laws.
Which TV remakes are worthy? Which are not ("Rockford Files")?
"Honestly," says Tim Goodman, "a remake of 'The Rockford Files'? Does no one at NBC understand the concept of cool? You can't copy the cool of James Garner. And certainly not with Dermot Mulroney."
Showtime to test online video service
The new service will be similar to the one HBO is testing.
Meet the genius behind "Lost's" music
The New Yorker pays a visit to Michael Giacchino, who has two to three days to write each episode's music. (Subscription only — read the first 2 pages here)
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NBC picks up 3 more for fall: "Love Bites," "Outsourced," "The Event"
"Love Bites" stars Becki Newton and Jordana Spiro (does this mean the end of "My Boys"?) in an hour-long comedy about love, sex, marriage and dating. "Outsourced" sends up Indian call centers, via the Middwest. And "The Event" stars Blair Underwood, "Gilmore Girls" dad Scott Patterson, Zeijko Ivanek and Jason Ritter in an "emotional high-octane conspiracy." (Check out photos)
Fewer people are betting on "Idol"
Things have gotten so bad this year that one online bookie, Gambling911.com, is done taking "Idol" bets.
"Deadliest Catch" production manager facing felony cocaine charges
Matthew Schneider, 22, allegedly sold $3000 worth of coke to an undercover officer in Alaska.
Conan O'Brien will fundraise for Sen. Al Franken
Guests must fork over $500 for the Minnesota reception with Conan and his former "SNL" colleague.
"Modern Family" and "Community" show just how much sitcoms have evolved
They jettison the conventional narrative form, while juggling more than three storylines.
Could Miss Teen South Carolina become the worst "Amazing Race" winner ever?
Caitlin Upton and her boyfriend Brett just might top Flo & Zach from Season 3, although Phil Keoghan is glad they're still in contention. PLUS: "Amazing" detective optimistic he'll be cleared in cocaine investigation.
"Community's" paintball episode: One of the season's best TV episodes?
"It's a big, bold, ridiculous episode of television," says Todd VanDerWerff, adding: "This is an episode that pulls off pretty much everything it tries and does so without a sweat." PLUS: "Community" takes a shot at "Glee." ("Community" and "Glee" are practically neighbors — both filmed at Paramount Studios.)
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The Betty White "SNL" crusade: Facebook meets the greatest generation
"The heroic quest to get Betty White to host 'SNL' represents a quintessential Web crusade," says Nathan Rabin. "Someone taps into a prominent current in our culture, in this case White’s 'The Proposal' and Snickers bar commercial-fueled comeback, and comes up with the cute, if silly and insubstantial notion that a beloved comic professional like White should host 'Saturday Night Live' and devotes a few minutes to making a White-SNL Facebook page. Since everyone loves White, this idea quickly gains traction. It's the kind of irresistible, vaguely timely and Web-centered human-interest story (it even involves an adorable old person!) the mainstream media loves, so soon newspapers and magazines pick up the story as well."
Watch Betty's latest promo with female "SNL" alums // Behind the scenes
Tips for Betty: Do a lousy "Golden Girls" sketch, Be afraid!
Facebook Betty White campaigner will meet her backstage at "SNL"
Watch Betty's beer pong rematch with Jimmy Fallon
1922 to 2010: The Betty White Aging Timeline
Rachel Dratch: Female "SNL" reunion will feature a lot of old faves
Dratch also reveals who will play who in the "Golden Girls" sketch.
From Tom Cruise to Denzel: 8 other celebs who've never hosted "SNL"
Keanu Reeves hasn't hosted "Saturday Night Live," either. Neither has Dustin Hoffman or Meryl Streep.
"Survivor's" Russell deserves props — "Dude can play"
But with last night's episode, it appears Russell has come to the end of the road. PLUS: Jeff Probst will crown the "Dumbest Move" in "Survivor" history.
"Friday Night" stars feel a bit odd filming Season 5 as Season 4 debuts on NBC
We're in the real world, says Kyle Chandler of the DirecTV-imposed delay. "People keep asking me, 'You remember in the end of Season 4…' and I have no idea. It’s a world away." Adds Connie Britton, "I know. I can’t remember it, frankly, so we may be in a lot of trouble. Plus we’re shooting Season 5 right now, so it’s going to be really confusing."
Will "The Blind Side" boost "FNL's" ratings? // How does this show stay alive?
New "FNL" soundtrack finally includes the show's theme
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"Jersey Shore" hit with another lawsuit, this time for racketeering
New Jersey resident Kenneth Hoffman claims he was beat up by Pauly D as part of what his lawyer describes as "profit-motivated criminal conduct."
"Entourage" ending with Season 8? — Porn star Sasha Grey cast as Vince's new love
The star of Steven Soderbergh's mainstream film "The Girlfriend Experience," as well as porn hits "This Ain't Star Trek" and "Not Bewitched" will star in a multi-episode arc that, according to TV Guide may last through "the show's eighth and final season."
Ellen Pompeo: I'm probably done with "Grey's Anatomy" after Season 8
"I haven't said I'm moving on," she tells "Extra." "I said that when my contract is up after Season 8 (in two years), I would probably not renew. I think the world has had a lot of Meredith Grey." PLUS: Shonda Rhimes previews the season finale.
Does "Modern Family" have something against gay kissing?
Last night, as Phil and Claire smooched, Cameron and Mitchell were shown hugging.
Study: Super Bowl ad creators are overwhelmingly white males
About 92% of creative directors of Super Bowl ads were white and male, while 7% were white females.
"Community" creator just loves NBC, admits fans influenced Jeff & Britta
Dan Harmon talks about the 2nd-season pickup and not wanting to shove Jeff & Britta down viewers' throats: "NBC is really different in that they’re incredibly creatively reverent," he says. "They consider it a sort of profanity to force writers to do things they don’t want to do, they consider it just not the way to do business. If you can’t tell, I’m on a pretty big pro-NBC high right now—they love my paintball episode."
How long can it get away with spoofing? // Danny Pudi: It's like a weekly acting class
Seth Meyers: This week's "SNL" female reunion is like watch Harlem Globetrotters
Betty White will be assisted on the Mother's Day episode by the "dream team" of Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, Ana Gasteyer, Rachel Dratch and Amy Poehler.
Will "Britain's Got Talent" lose viewers due to Simon Cowell's conservative views?
Cowell raised a lot of eyebrows by coming out of the "conservative closet" yesterday and endorsing Tory leader David Cameron for British prime minister.
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Damon Lindelof's "Lost" dreams: He's more miserable than characters
"It's been mentioned to me that the only person my friends know who's more miserable than the characters on Lost is me," the 37-year-old "Lost" co-creator tells Vanity Fair. He says of his "Lost" dreams: "The most common dream is we have produced an episode that is catastrophically bad, and we have got to figure out a way to fix it. There's a whole series of things that are very confusing to me, and I'm like, ‘Why did we even do this?’ There have also been dreams where I'm interacting with the actors, and there's a blurring of the line as to whether or not we're in the show."
The Muppets take over "Lost" offices, mistake Lindelof for David Cross
Michael Emerson: Finale script was so thick, I didn't think they could fit it in 2 hours
"Lost Without My Lost": Watch a music video tribute // Tackling "Lost" medical issues
Daniel Dae Kim: My souvenirs are my scars and bruises
Harry Connick Jr.: I'm not right for an "Idol" judging job
Connick told Ryan Seacrest this morning that he wouldn't even have made it through "Idol's" rigorous audition process. "I don't know how good of a judge I'd be," he added, when asked if he would entertain the idea of joining "Idol" full-time. "I'm not in that world …. The pop world isn't my world. It's just not, and this is a pop show." (MP3 link)
"Idols" learned to sing like Harry Connick Jr. singing like Sinatra
Will Jamie Foxx leave another good impression? // Best results show ever
Lady Gaga: "Idol" edited me! // Foxx: "Most Full of Himself Mentor Ever"
Billboard's Top 24 "Idol" contestants of all time: Kellie Pickler is No. 7!
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"It’s funny, my hair is now the first thing people notice about me," says Morrison. "So when I wear a hat, no one knows who I am. It’s funny that "Glee" has made that the staple of my character. But that’s the best thing about the show – the writers go after each of us. My chin, Jane Lynch’s hair, Lea’s nose, Corey Monteith's inability to dance. No one’s left unscathed!" PLUS: Why is Matthew Morrison so appealing?
It was one of the best 
Leno's publicist, Bruce Bobbins, says Leno did watch the "60 Minutes" segment "completely alone." But the Chicago Sun-Times' Bill Zwecker reports that, according to a close associate of Leno's, "The Tonight Show" host "yelled a slew of expletives at the television screen." Zwecker also reports that Leno has been fuming to friends and staff members over Conan keeping the feud going. An NBC source tells him: "Jay can't believe that a guy paid almost $40 million (to go away) can't at least keep things civil."
