Thursday, July 15, 2010

July 15, 2010

John Stamos' extortionists found guilty
A jury said that Allison Coss, 24, and Scott Sippola, 31, tried to extort $680,000 from Stamos with threats of exposing his alleged use of strippers and cocaine. They each face up to five years in prison.


Erin Andrews sues hotel chains over peeping videotapes
Andrews claims that Marriott, Radisson and other hotel chains gave Michael David Barrett her room number after confirming her stay in their hotels.


James Tupper joins "Grey's Anatomy"
The "Men in Trees" and "Mercy" alum will play Andrew Perkins, a trauma counselor brought in to help Seattle Grace with its recovery from last season's gunman.


AT&T U-Verse settles "Mad Men" dispute
There will be no disruptions to AMC, IFC and WE tv service.


'The Good Wife" hires Emmy-winning new attorney
Actress Tammy Blanchard won an Emmy for her 2001 portrayal of Judy Garland in the ABC miniseries "Me and My Shadows."

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July 15, 2010

NBC unveils fall premiere dates
"Chuck" kicks off the season Sept. 20, and NBC plans to debut all its series during premiere week.


Letterman's extortionist is up for an Emmy for his CBS work
Robert Halderman's work on "48 Hours" today was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy award.


HBO wants $800,000 per "True Blood" episode
But will any basic cable network be willing to pay that much, especially after other HBO hits like "Six Feet Under" and "Entourage" bombed in syndication?


"Glee" gets a karaoke Wii game
Karaoke Revolution Glee, due this fall, will give "Glee" fans the chance to perform songs from the show, alongside their favorite characters.


FX announces slew of return dates: From "Sunny" to "Sons of Anarchy"
"Sons of Anarchy" will return with Season 3 on Sept. 7th, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" premieres Season 6 on Sept. 16, followed that night by "The League's" Season 2. Shawn Ryan's "Terriers," meanwhile, debuts Sept. 8.


Why "The Bachelorette" is dull this season: 2-hour episodes, too-young Ali
Supersizing might be hurting the franchise, so might the fact that Ali is 25 years old, the youngest "Bachelorette" yet, and seemingly not interested in entering into a long-term relationship.


Janice Dickinson to "Celebrity Rehab"?
The former "Top Model" star has reportedly signed on for next season.


"Supernatural" creator: Why I'm stepping away
Says Eric Kripke: "I really think after five years of all of my crap, to have someone who has a fresh perspective and a fresh energy on these characters and this universe is healthy for the show."

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THURSDAY ODDS & ENDS

July 15, 2010

Steve Carell & Paul Rudd spoof LeBron James' "The Decision" at ESPYs

Another "Mad Men"/"SNL" couple: January Jones & Jason Sudeikis!?

Check out "The Walking Dead" cast photo

Oprah's ratings hit an all-new low

Coming to reality TV: Avril Lavigne & Brody Jenner?

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July 15, 2010

George Eads signs on for more "CSI"
Details of his new contract haven't been revealed, but Eads wanted to be paid on par with Marg Helgenberger and Laurence Fishburne.


Sex harrassment lawsuit against Steven Seagal is dismissed
The $1 million suit that led to the suspension of of "Steven Seagal Lawman" has been dismissed.


Amy Ryan will have a big "Office" role next season
"She’s definitely coming back," says Mindy Kaling.


"Project Runway's" Season 8 contestants revealed
They include two Michaels and a Peach.


Letterman goes easy with his Bristol Palin jokes
Despite the Sarah Palin controversy last year, Dave couldn't resist acknowledging Bristol's engagement to Levi Johnston.

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