Bristol Palin: "Dancing with the Stars"
Will Sarah Palin become a mainstay this fall at CBS' Television City in Hollywood, where "Dancing" is filmed? According to E!, not only is Bristol dancing, but Kirstie Alley won't be joining the ABC reality show, and neither will anybody from "The Bachelor" or "Bachelorette" franchise.
August 2010
Will Forte leaves "SNL"
The "MacGruber" star is departing, reportedly amicably, after eight seasons to pursue other projects.
Conan prohibited from making "disparaging" Leno or NBC comments at Emmys
In fact, Conan O'Brien is forbidden from trashing NBC, NBC Studios and Jay Leno or NBC execs Jeff Zucker, Dick Ebersol, Jeff Gaspin and Marc Graboff until Sept. 1 — three days after the Emmy broadcast.
Southerners may get their own "Jersey Shore" on Comedy Central
The producer of "Jersey Shore" is working on "Party Down South," a more comedic and Southern take on the "Jersey" franchise.
"House" performs heart surgery on Dr. House
Check out Fox's new Season 7 poster.
NFL may force Oscars to move back to Mondays
The Academy Awards used to air on Mondays until 1999, but because the NFL is considering an 18-game season, the Oscars may bump into the Super Bowl.
"Very angry" Simon Cowell bans auto-tune from "X Factor"
"I'm very angry it was used in the way it was on Saturday night," Cowell said of the use of the vocal enhancer on last week's season premiere. "It was totally wrong and we can't allow it to happen again. I'm mortified by what happened. The most important thing now is to ensure viewers can trust what they see on the show."
Eric Roberts joins Casey's "Chuck" A-Team
WWE's Batista and "Bones'" Joel David Moore will also play Casey's former soldier-of-fortune buddies.
Meet Trump's unemployed "Apprentice" candidates
Many have been suffering from the bad economy.
Julianna Margulies will honor ex-"ER" flame George Clooney at Emmys
She'll present Clooney with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. Plus, Emmy guest actor winners Neil Patrick Harris and Betty White will also present at the Emmys.
Jimmy Fallon doesn't seem ready to host the Emmys
The "Late Night" host bombed today with on-the-fly jokes during a news conference promoting his gig on Sunday.
Conan's "toupee" stars in new TBS promo
"What a beaut!"
"Vampire Diaries" star remakes Paula Abdul's "Cold-Hearted Snake"
Kat Graham, who plays Bonnie Bennett on the CW series, calls her version a "re-imagining."
"Glee's" Mark Salling: "Silly rumors, we're the best of friends"
Check out his photo taken today with Naya Rivera, in response to Us Weekly's report that she keyed his car.
"Community" cast will star in Infiniti ads during Emmys
The commercials will feature the entire cast in an eight-seat Infiniti QX 56, as they drive to an Emmy party.
NBC moves "School Pride" to October
The school-makeover reality show was supposed to debut in mid-September, close to the start of the school year.
Notre Dame football coach talks NBC into changing the way it airs commercials
At new Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly's request, NBC will air Notre Dame games with shorter commercial breaks.
Prices for Conan's TBS ads are approaching Leno/Letterman levels
TBS is asking for $30,000 to $40,000 per 30-second ad.
"Friday Night Lights" tried to snag Billy Bob Thornton for a final season cameo
"We wanted to pay homage to the movie," says exec producer Jason Katims, so we came up with an idea for a cameo. But Billy wasn’t available."
Now Simon Cowell's "Britain's Got Talent" admits to using auto-tunes
"The X Factor" auto-tunes scandal is growing…
Will Obama appear on Oprah's final season?
Oprah Winfrey says she expects the president to do something for her show before she exits daytime TV.
Watch Tony Danza as a reality TV teacher
Here's your first look at A&E's "Teach: Tony Danza."
Check out the trailer for Ricky Gervais' new show
"An Idiot Abroad" sends Karl Pinkington around the world.
A "Glee" lovers' spat?
Us Weekly claims Naya Rivera keyed Mark Salling's Lexus. To which Salling reponds: "I don't even drive a Lexus."
"Cake Boss" star arrested for sex assault on a minor
Remy Gonzalez, who is Buddy Valastro's brother-in-law, is according to TMZ, "charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. He's being held on $300,000 bail."
Chris Harrison: "The Bachelor" hasn't given up on Chrihs L.
"There's an ongoing dialogue," between producers and Chris Lambton, says "The Bachelor" host.
Jason Sudeikis confirms romance with January Jones
The "SNL"-er has even seen the "Mad Men" star naked, he confesses to George Lopez. (watch the video)
Letterman going on "The View" for the 1st time
Dave will make his very first visit to the ABC chatshow on Sept. 7 to welcome back Barbara Walters from heart surgery.
Jennifer Grey and Florence Henderson may go "Dancing"
The "Dirty Dancing" star and "The Brady Bunch" mom are the latest celebs rumored for "Dancing with the Stars." PLUS: Kirstie Alley is also rumored for "Dancing."
Following its "Mad Men" cameo, London Fog hires Christina Hendricks
The coat company that was featured in a "Mad Men" storyline has tapped Hendricks to star in its fall ads.
NBC taps "Party Down" team to make "Temps"
Rob Thomas' new single-camera comedy will follow recent college grads as they navigate a series of oddball temp jobs.
Chad Ochocinco signs on for his 4th reality show in a year, "Basketball Wives"
The NFL star will romance Evelyn Lozada on the VH1 series. In the past year, Ochocinco has appeared on HBO's "Hard Knocks," "Dancing with the Stars" and VH1's "Ultimate Catch."
Phil Keoghan: We've talked about an "Amazing Race" for celebs
But, he says, "The question that always comes up is would we be able to get them out of their schedule. They say they want to do it, but the reality is would their schedule allow for it, and would they really be able to put up with the schedule itself."
Rival to Emmy Awards hopes to launch in 2012
Does the Paley Center for Media Television Awards have a chance of overtaking the Emmys?
NBC will stream the Emmy backstage live on the Web
Elin Nordegren: "SNL" and "South Park" Tiger parodies were "pretty hysterical"
Study: Vampires added $7 billion to Hollywood's economy
Bravo gets record ratings from NJ "Real Housewives" season finale
Jimmy Fallon fears having "too much me" at Emmys
Barbara Walters planning a "View" spinoff for men
Bryant Gumbel would be the "unisex" show's moderator, with other co-hosts including Alec Mapa and Jacque Reid. he new "View" would air in the afternoons.
Jeff Probst will fly from Nicaragua to the Emmys, after all
This year's Emmy award winner for best reality host had canceled plans to fly from the "Survivor" set to appear at the Emmys after the hosting category was bumped off of primetime. But the TV academy has made amends by giving Probst an award to present on Sunday.
Report: David Hasselhoff is going "Dancing"
The Hoff is expected to follow in the footsteps of his former "Baywatch" co-star Pam Anderson this fall.
Sandra Bullock agrees to her 1st post-split TV interview
She'll talk to "Today's" Matt Lauer on Tuesday.
BBC to air Anna Nicole Smith — The Opera
A Dutch soprano will play Anna Nicole in the collaboration between the Royal Opera House and BBC.
"Sons of Anarchy" star arrested for allegedly assaulting a cop
Mark Heidrich, 55, who plays SAMCRO bookkeeper Bobby on the FX series, allegedly got in a tussle with a Glendale police officer this afternoon.
A Latino "Jon & Kate"?
TLC has ordered a reality show following America's first Latino sextuplets, starring the Carpios of Queens, New York, who also have a 9-year-old son.
Billy Joel signs off on his very own "Glee"
"I was in a chorus when I was in high school, why not?" says Joel, who's already allowed use of "Piano Man" last season.
Watch J.J. Abrams' "Undercovers" trailer
Featuring Boris Kodjoe and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as spies.
"Melrose Place's" Stephanie Jacobsen heads to Syfy
She'll join Naoko Mori in "Three Inches."
Obama plans to speak in primetime next Tuesday
The president is planning to deliver an address on Iraq.
Many "Office" producers want Michael Scott's replacement to come from within
"We're still debating," says producer Warren Liberstein. "A lot of us want from within, because we think we have such a strong cast, but we'll see. We have a network that also (has) wants."
Stephen Baldwin: Alec Baldwin's talk of leaving "30 Rock" is "rubbish"
"It's a bunch of rubbish," says Alec's little brother. "I think he’ll continue to do it as long as the show goes."
Apple is in talks to launch a 99-cent TV rental service
Under the plan, CBS and Fox would allow the rental of their shows for 48 hours for about a dollar.
Coolio enters the "Ultimate Big Brother" house in Britain
The canceled "Big Brother" UK is going out with a 2 1/2 week all-star series, and Coolio — the controversial star of "Celebrity Big Brother" 2009 — has agreed to participate.
Michael Bolton: "Dancing" star?
The 57-year-old Bolton is reportedly in talks to join "Dancing with the Stars."
Original Kermit the Frog enters the Smithsonian
The very first Kermit, made from Jim Henson's mother's old coat and a pair of ping pong balls, was donated today in a special ceremony.
Watch Matt Groening animated on "Futurama"
He and David X. Cohen spoof their trip to Comic-Con.
Go behind the scenes of "Dexter" Season 5
He has an "appetite for vengeance that can't be quenched."
Check out the "Glee" Season 2 photo shoot
And here's Mr. Schue and Emma.
"Meadow Soprano" will play a Lifetime cop
Jamie-Lynn Sigler is joining forces with Sherry Stringfield in a police drama from the creator of "Drop Dead Diva."
Watch the 4 1/2 minute trailer for "Walking Dead," which premieres on Halloween
AMC will kick off "The Walking Dead" on Oct. 31 with a 90-minute season premiere.
Fantasia talks to "GMA" about her suicide attempt
The "Idol" winner made her first TV appearance this morning, telling "GMA": ""There's so much that people don't understand. They just see the glitz and the glamour, and they feel like life is so perfect, but we're human and we go through things."
Montel Williams: Pot grower?
The former talk show host is seriously considering opening up his own marijuana farm in Oakland, where it's legal.
"Frank Costanza" visits real-life "Seinfeld" home
Jerry Stiller stopped by the Astoria house where he and Estelle lived on the NBC sitcom.
Heidi Montag: Sex tape is a lie
"There is no sex tape that exists and there never was," she says. "Spencer is trying to drum up press. This is exactly why I wanted to divorce him in the first place." PLUS: Inside the Speidi "scam."
Britain's "Beauty and the Beast" reality show under fire
A physically deformed person and an attractive person will live together as part of the reality project that is being dubbed a "freak show."
"Howdy Doody" theme song writer who coined "cowabunga" dies
Edward Kean, 85, was not only the head writer for the "The Howdy Doody Show" but he also coined Bart Simpson's favorite word, cowabunga.
Toshiba developing a glasses-free 3-D TV
Report: America Ferrera's dad dies in Honduras
Kara DioGuardi: Is she "quitting" now to save face?
Are the new "Lost" DVDs worth buying?
Meet the parents of the "Jersey Shore" stars
Jimmy Fallon to bring tweets to Emmy telecast
Twitter users will be able to submit the intros for up to 15 (half) of the Emmy presenters on Sunday.
"Hurt Locker" inspires a reality show
G4's "Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan" will go behind the scenes with the U.S. Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit. "This is a rare opportunity to showcase the work of the courageous men and women on the front lines and share with our viewers all the real-life drama, teamwork, danger and triumph that goes along with this specialized job," says G4's president.
TiVo creates a remote with a slide-out keyboard
The QWERTY keyboard will allow TiVo users to easily use the Internet with the brand-new TiVo Premiere.
James Marsters: Syfy star
The "Buffy" and "Angel" alum will star in "Three Inches," playing the mysterious leader of a band of unlikely superheroes.
Conan isn't allowed to call his TBS show "Conan"
One of the big mysteries is why Conan O'Brien hasn't named his talk show. But one possible name, "Conan," is off the table because it is owned by a European company called Conan Properties International, which is connected to Conan the Barbarian.
"Locke & Key" graphic novel to become a TV series, with Spielberg's help
Steven Spielberg is teaming up with "Fringe's" Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci to turn the comic book series into a TV show.
"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" sets E! record
The 5th season premiere was the cable network's most-watched season premiere ever, and 2nd most-watch telecast ever (after last season's finale).
Claim: Kara DioGuardi quit "Idol" 2 months ago
A source tells E! she tried to get out of her contract, but had no luck: "She went to Fox two months ago and told them she didn't want to do another season."
Simon's Auto-Tune scandal deepens: Did he alter live "X Factor" singing?
According to The Daily Mirror, "In a scandal that has rocked Britain’s favourite show, new claims have emerged singers’ voices were doctored to improve their appearances on the ITV1 show including the live finals. Other performers are said to have been cruelly edited by technicians in the auditions to make them sound even more out of tune."
Letterman asks Brian Williams: Could you not go on Leno anymore?
"My problem is, I'm trying to tell ya, you belong here," Dave told the NBC News anchor on tonight's show.
VH1 not happy with Chad Ochocinco tweeting about his real-life girlfriend
Why is he spoiling the ending to "Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch"?
"Modern Family" gay kiss episode is coming soon
In fact, Cam-Mitchell "PDA" episode had been in the works long before there was a gay kiss controversy, according to co-creator Steven Levitan.
"Real Housewives" shoving: Watch what Teresa Giudice did to Bravo's Andy Cohen
Cohen had to restrain Giudice at "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" reunion after she tossed pillows and shouted, "I f***ing hate her." PLUS: Danielle Staub storms out of reunion and country club bans Jersey "Housewives."
"Dancing" rumors: The Situation? "Bachelorette" Ali & Roberto?
Other names being bandied about include Audrina Patridge and, despite his denial, Troy Aikman.
Martin Short's wife dies suddenly
Short had been married to Nancy Dolman to 30 years, and the news comes just one week before he's due to appear at the Emmys for his "Damages" nomination.
Check out "Big Bang's" Thursday poster
"New Night. New Time. Same Theory."
Watch more "Lost" Season 6 DVD extras
Including "Lost in all Languages."
Jeremy London denies "Celeb Rehab" affair with Rachel Uchitel
"We never even kissed. We've never had an affair," the "Party of Five" star says, denying the rumors.
Conan writers + employment applications = Emmy B-roll
Watch the writers' hilarious Emmy submission, which wasn't broadcast. PLUS:
Listen to a track from Conan's spoken word album.
Oops! John Lithgow thanks HBO in his "Dexter" Emmy speech
"I'll never live that down," he joked afterwards. "They'll probably be taking this back now."
Levi Johnston's reality TV mayoral run is now official
The Sarah Palin thorn in the side filed a "letter of intent" to run for "state or municipal office" in Alaska in the 2011 elections.
Spike Lee returns to New Orleans 5 years after Katrina
"If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise" isn't as powerful as "When the Levees Broke," as it focuses on everything from the Saints Super Bowl win to the BP oil spill.
Jennifer Aniston & Courteney Cox reunite for "Cougar Town" season premiere
Aniston — the former movie star — is "going to play Courteney’s shrink named Bonnie," says Bill Lawrence. "Kind of a get-too-involved-in-her-life-type of therapist. Those guys are so close in real life they kind of do that for each other anyway." This is their 2nd post-"Friends" reunion, after appearing on "Dirt" together in 2007.
"True Blood"-ers to present at the Emmys
Alexander Skarsgard will join newlyweds Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer on stage this weekend. PLUS: Moyer jumped into the ocean after his wedding.
Cheryl Hines' real-life marriage ends
The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star is splitting from her hubby of seven years.
Eminem will perform at VMAs
It should be an interesting evening, joined at the ceremony by Kanye West and Chelsea Handler.
The Situation is expected to earn $5 million this year
Just 10 months after filing for unemployment, the "Jersey Shore" star is set to finish this year with earnings of $5 million. "We are really excited about all the opportunities coming Mike's way," says his manager. "He has been able to secure many endorsement deals, business opportunities and additional television offers based on the success of the show. Our goal has always been to try to build a brand if the situation presented itself." PLUS: New "Jersey" star Deena crashes, and injures herself at amusement park.
Simon Cowell's "X Factor" admits to using auto-tune to spice up singing
Cowell's spokesperson admits that vocalists' voices in Saturday's 7th season premiere used auto-tune during the editing for the audition process. But he insists no auto-tune has been used for live shows.
Fantasia: I tried to kill myself
The "Idol" champ tells VH1's "Behind the Music" in an interview airing Tuesday: "I just sat in the closet and looked at the mirror and took all the pills in the bottle. I wanted to go to sleep and just be at peace. I knew exactly what I was doing. You can't accidentally take a whole bottle of pills."
Is Heidi in cahoots with Spencer on sex tape?
The divorcing couple seemed to be cozy yesterday in Costa Rica. Meanwhile, Spencer is claiming that he also has a sex tape of Heidi with a Playboy playmate.
"Lost" auction: Dharma VW van sells for $47,500
Meanwhile, a piece of the Oceanic Air fuselage went for $3,000. Other items that sold big included Locke's wheelchair ($3,250) and a Dharma 12-pack of beer ($5,000). PLUS: Watch the Season "Lost" blooper reel.
Conan's writers will have to take a TBS paycut
Actually, it appears nearly everybody on Conan's new late-night show will be paid less than the salary they received at NBC.
Will "Grey's Anatomy" bring back Katherine Heigl?
Shonda Rhimes wants to wrap up the Alex/Izzie storyline, with or without Heigl.
"Glee" will "probably" do another Britney Spears episode
It's likely, says Ryan Murphy. "Probably, yeah… probably," he says.
Catherine Bell welcomes a son
The "Army Wives" star gave birth to her 2nd child on Saturday.
"True Blood's" Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer get married
Paquin, 28, and Moyer, 40, tied the knot tonight in Malibu, across the street from the beach. According to Us Weekly, attendees included their "True Blood" co-star Carrie Preston and her "Lost" husband, Michael Emerson.
Neil Patrick Harris wins 2 Emmys, Betty White gets 1
Other winners at the Creative Emmy Awards include Jeff Probst as best reality host, John Lithgow for best guest actor on a drama, Ann-Margaret for best guest-actress on a drama, "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" for best reality program and Jimmy Fallon earned two Emmys.
Check out Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963
She's dressed in pink with a pillbox hat for that historic day, just before John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Jennifer Morrison joining her boyfriend on "Chase"
The former "House" star will appear along with real-life beau Jesse Spencer in an episode this fall.
Watch Fox's "Lone Star" promo
Provocative or not?
ESPN "Around the Horn" star Jay Mariotti arrested for felony
The 51-year-old ESPN blowhard allegedly beat up his girlfriend. He was released on $50,000 bail.
Watch the "No Ordinary Family" pilot
ABC.com is making it available for the first 50,000 who sign up.
AMC in HD is finally coming to satellite, but only on DISH network
DirecTV will continue to show "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad" in standard defintion.
Watch "Gossip Girl" blooopers
The Season 3 DVD box set offers a 10-minute gag reel.
Speidi sex tape?
Spencer Pratt says he's shopping a sex tape starring himself and Heidi. "I'm looking forward to people seeing my directorial debut!" he says.
Michael Vick cancels "The Michael Vick Project"
There will be no Season 2 of the controversial BET reality show. "I put a stop to that," says Vick, the Philadelphia Eagles QB. "They asked me to do it. I don't have that lifestyle."
AD buyers predict: "American Idoil" will lose its No. 1 status this season
Simon Cowell, they say, *is* "American Idol," and the show is unlikely to stay on top without him.
ABC forbids "The Bachelorette's" Rated R from working for Canada's "ET"
Justin Rego has been badmouthing "The Bachelorette" so much, he claims, that it's affecting his work in television.
Another Vanilla ice reality show?: "Vanilla Ice Jumps the World"
Vanilla Ice's DIY Network show "The Vanilla Ice Project" won't debut until October, but he's already pitching a spinoff that follows him as he travels the world to promote his new album.
"Smallville" resurrects Lex Luthor's dad
John Glover will reprise the Lionel Luthor role for a multi-episode arc.
"Futurama" geeks out with Katee Sackhoff and Matt Groening
Exec producer David X. Cohen and MAD Magazine's Sergio Aragones will also lend their voices to next week's episode.
Do young people really want to watch 62-year-old Steven Tyler on "Idol"?
Conan's office decorated with giant Andy Richter poster
T.I. developing cartoon: "Lil' Homies" // T.I. is "Magnum T.I."
"Gilligan's Island" movie doesn't want to be cast like a "Judd Apatow film"
"Grey's Anatomy" gets Diane Farr to play a patient
