Friday, July 2, 2010

July 2, 2010

"Hot in Cleveland" joins the campaign to keep LeBron James in town
"I'll make it worth your while," says Betty White in a taped message sent to LeBron.


Check out Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy
Here's your first look at the History channel's "The Kennedys" miniseries.


"Fringe" taps Amy Madigan to play Olivia's mom
She'll appear in four episodes for the mother-daughter reunion.


"Dean" has left the ICU
Tori Spelling says her hubby, Dean McDermott, is now in a regular hospital room.


Sean Young extenders her "Young and the Restless" stay
She'll be around through August.


Is Jamie Oliver's school food program encouraging kids to junk food?
That's what the U.K.'s health minister is claiming, saying that a school lunch program similar to ABC's "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" ultimately encouraged kids to eat bad food.


South African police bust Paris Hilton for pot possession
She was arrested outside the World Cup. UPDATE: Paris has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

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July 2, 2010

Simon Cowell: I helped broker Piers Morgan's CNN deal
CNN had to go through Cowell because he has a "Got Talent" contract with Morgan. But there's still no word on if Morgan will actually replace Larry King. PLUS: Simon likes Harry Connick Jr. as his "Idol" replacement.


Leno's ratings: Lowest since 1993
Could Jay Leno's declining "Tonight Show" ratings mean that he'll be replaced, too?


Pro-life activists protest in front of Jimmy Kimmel's house
Last Friday's  Tom Cruise zipline stunt in front of the Grauman's Chinese Theatre caused a ruckus when Kimmel's crew clashed with pro-life protesters who didn't want to move. Yesterday, they protested in front of Kimmel's house and his studio, demanding an apology.


Hugh Laurie underwent "happiness training" to prepare for next year's "House"
"Even the appearance of happiness (in 'House') has taken some getting used to," he says.


Rachel Dratch pregnant?
The "SNL" alum was spotted with a baby bump with former castmate Amy Poehler, who is also pregnant.


Adrian Grenier: I don't think Season 8 will be "Entourage's" last
"Every end is really just a beginning," he says. "I think there's definitely some resolutions happening, but I don't see it as an end. I see it as a new dynamic."

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FRIDAY ODDS & ENDS

July 2, 2010

Primetime drama planning to make a male character HIV positive

"Futurama" mocks Susan Boyle with a boil named "Susan"

Here's a list of 4th of July marathons

Liza Minnelli: Home Shopping Network star!

I've never had botox, Kate Gosselin tells "View" // Christmas album untrue

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