Thursday, July 22, 2010

July 22, 2010

"It was me," says "Dexter" in Season 5 trailer
Unfortunately, Showtime hasn't put the trailer online, but you can watch it here before it's pulled from YouTube. "It's as wide open a feeling and as new as it's ever been," Michael C. Hall said today at "Dexter's" Comic-Con panel. "It's a testament to our writing staff." Also, Hall compares "Batman" vs. "Dexter" and check out the new "Dexter" Dark Echo trailer. PLUS: Read about Showtime's Anti-Heroes panel.


GLAAD gives MTV and CW high marks, flunks CBS
About 42% of MTV's content followed the lives of gay, bisexual and transgender people. Among the broadcast networks, CW was on top with 35%. Meanwhile, MTV and CW's sister network, CBS, had the lowest level with just 7%.


Watch the Season 4 "Californication" trailer
Featuring a bearded Rob Lowe.


Joss Whedon & J.J. Abrams unite at Comic-Con
The two geek heroes talked about first meeting as WB showrunners with "Buffy" and "Felicity" respectively. (Watch a clip) PLUS: Abrams defends the "Lost" finale.


"Weeds" producer: Next season isn't our last
A Comic-Con convention goer asked if this would be the last season. To which the response was "No."


Diana Ross' son joins "90210"
Evan Ross, 21, will surface in episode 2 as Charlie, who may get into a romance with Shenae Grimes.


"Life Unexpected" adds Emma Caulfield
Creator Liz Tigelaar said of the "Buffy" alum: "our cast is complete… for now!"

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July 22, 2010

Gigolo reality show coming to Showtime
Showtime says the untitled show will be an "unscripted look into the personal lives of a group of men who offer sex and companionship for money in Las Vegas."


Justin Bieber will make his acting debut on "CSI"
The 16-year-old singing sensation will play a troubled teen in the season premiere.


"Burn Notice" getting a prequel movie
The one-off special will look at Sam Axe's military past.


Rachelle Lefevre joins "Off the Map"
The former "Twilight" star will play a free-spirited doctor in the Shonda Rhimes medical drama.


Sarah Palin to meet "Kate Plus 8"?
TLC won't comment on rumors that Kate Gosselin's Alaska trip will include some Palin time.


William Shatner finally gets a "$#*! My Dad Says" son
Actor Jonathan Sadowski replaces Ryan Devlin on the CBS sitcom.

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July 22, 2010

Actress accuses David Boreanaz of sexual harrassment
Kristina Hagan, who has no IMDb credits, has hired Gloria Allred to sue the "Bones" star. Without offering details, Allred says Hagan and another woman are suing Boreanaz for sexual harassment. UPDATE: Hagan was a "Bones" extra.


"Rescue Me's" Andrea Roth to romance Tom Selleck on "Blue Bloods"
Roth will replace Wendy Moniz, who appeared in the pilot and was dropped for creative reasons.


"Mad Men" in talks for Season 6 and beyond
Matthew Weiner's deal is up after Season 4, so Lionsgate and AMC want to hammer out a deal to extend the series before negotiating a new contract with the "Mad Men" creator.


Carnie Wilson leaves "The Newlwed Game"
Her stint on GSN is over, as she plans to pursue opportunities.


MTV special: "Jersey Shore" stars at age 17
Saturday's episode of "When I Was 17" will look back at the "Jersey" stars as teenagers, including 17-year-old The Situation.


Fan-created "Chuck" poster revealed
Also, check out the official "Chuck" poster and the fan-created runner-up.

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THURSDAY ODDS & ENDS

July 22, 2010

"Desperate Housewives" won't bring back Andrea Bowen // Paul's wife revealed

Joey McIntyre returns for "MA Men 2"

Miami hotel drops plans for $2000-a-night "Jersey Shore" suite

"Top Gear" pits Tom Cruise vs. Cameron Diaz

NBC to air Women's MMA reality show

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THURSDAY ODDS & ENDS

July 22, 2010

"Desperate Housewives" won't bring back Andrea Bowen // Paul's wife revealed

Joey McIntyre returns for "MA Men 2"

Miami hotel drops plans for $2000-a-night "Jersey Shore" suite

"Top Gear" pits Tom Cruise vs. Cameron Diaz

NBC to air Women's MMA reality show

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July 22, 2010

"True Blood" beats "The Sopranos" in battle of Season 1 DVDs
HBO announced that "True Blood's" Season 1 DVD set has sold 1.3 million to "The Sopranos" Season 1's 943,000.


Bill Murray dives into Letterman's dumpster
A dumpster outside the Ed Sullivan Theater was transformed into a swimming pool for the actor.


Check out Greg Kinnear as JFK
Does "The Kennedys" star, with Katie Holmes as Jackie, look like John F. Kennedy?


"Britain's Got Talent" contestant sues Simon Cowell for nearly $4M
Emma Amelia Pearl Czikai  is accusing the show and Cowell of "exploitation, humiliation, degradation and barbarism."


Gabourey Sidibe's mom makes "America's Got Talent's" semi-finals
Alice Tan Ridley "is just brilliant," says Piers Morgan, pointing out the "Got Talent" contestants have been superior to "Idol" stars.


Jimmy Kimmel animates Sarah Palin
For a "Schoolhouse Rock" parody.

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