September 2010

WEDNESDAY ODDS & ENDS

September 15, 2010

Jillian Michaels signs on to be a GoDaddy spokesperson

"SNL" bringing back Toonces the Driving Cat as "Texting Cat" for OnStar promo

Snooki reveals: I battled anorexia // JWoww got a boob job for Season 3

Amy Yasbeck has written a tribute to John Ritter 7 years after his death

"Yo Gabba Gabba" gets visit from "The Office's" Angela Kinsey

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September 15, 2010

Your eyes will hurt from watching Conan O'Brien's ludicrously dumb "Outlaw"
The NBC courtroom drama from executive producer Conan O'Brien starring Jimmy Smits is flawed from the get-go, says Hank Stuever. "'Outlaw,' NBC's new legal drama in which Jimmy Smits plays a neocon Supreme Court justice who resigns in order to return to private practice, blows away a viewer's patience with make-believe. The show is so ludicrously dumb that your eyeballs will hurt from rolling so much."
Why can't Smits carry a show? // Silly, hackneyed, full of Hollywood political smugness
The lame premise makes it hard to watch past the pilot episode
Real-life lawyers Alan Dershowitz and Robert Shapiro may make cameos

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September 15, 2010

"Big Brother" star Britney sequestered as her home burns down
Britney Haynes' fiance managed to escape the blaze early this morning, but it's unclear if she knows about the fire since she's sequestered in the "jury house" until tonight's finale is over.


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's voice dies

Billie Mae Richards, 88, was credited as "Billy Richards" to mask the fact that she was in a female in the famous 1964 CBS holiday classic.


ABC dramedy will follow on the Vice President of the United States

The project from Shaun Cassidy is a fictional drama/comedy focusing on the antics between the veep, his female chief of staff and her budding romance with his son.


Bill Maher gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Larry King, Kathy Griffin and Seth MacFarlane helped celebrate Maher's honor yesterday near the corner of Hollywood and Vine.

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September 15, 2010

Michaele Salahi: I have multiple sclerosis
Fighting MS for 17 years is the reason the "Real Housewives of DC" star looks frail. "I'm not an anorexic and I've never had an eating disorder, but one thing I have kept a secret is for 17 years," she said this morning on Fox News.


Lady Gaga for "CSI: Miami"?

Eva La Rue is hearing rumors that the over-the-top singer is ready for a guest role. "She doesn't want to play herself from what I understand," says La Rue. "She wants to be a character."


Jane Lynch tells Ellen she "blazed the trail for me"

"It made it so much easier for me when you (came out)," Lynch said during her first-ever visit to "Ellen."


One "Real World"-er wins Congressional primary, one loses for the 3rd time

Sean Duffy from "Real World: Boston" is now the Republican nominee for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. Meanwhile, Kevin Powell from the 1st "Real World" lost his bid to win the Democratic Congressional nomination in Brooklyn.


"Desperate Housewives" casts John Schneider as Brian Austin Green's dad

He'll appear in several episodes, starting with the 7th episode of the season.


Listen to "Glee's" cover of "Empire State of Mind"

The Jay-Z/Alicia Keys song premiered this morning. PLUS: "Glee" goes Catholic?


Ken Jennings' one-day "Jeopardy!" record toppled

Graduate student Roger Craig won $77,000, topping Jennings' one-day record of $75,000.


"Bones" baby on the way

Michaela Conlin isn't happy that Fox's promo department revealed that "Angela's pregnant!" PLUS: David Boreanaz to direct two "Bones" episodes.


"The Wire's" Jamie Hector to "Lie to Me"

He'll appear in the season premiere as a bad guy.


Matthew Lillard coming to "House"

He'll play a musician turned hero.

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September 14, 2010

Oprah's final season premiere was down from last year
Her numbers were even down in her hometown of Chicago.


"My Boys" stars missed out on their "big career break," thanks to TBS

TBS waiting until today to confirm the cancelation of "My Boys" meant that Kyle Howard and Jordana Spiro had to be dropped from their respective new NBC fall series.


Tim Gunn slams "pathetic" Taylor Momsen

The "Project Runway" star's "Gossip Girl" cameo didn't go too well thanks to the 17-year-old rocker. "What a diva!" he says. "She was pathetic, she couldn't remember her lines, and she didn't even have that many. I thought to myself 'why are we all being held hostage by this brat?'"


TNT renews "Hawthorne"

The cable network is expected to announce a 10-episode pickup on Wednesday.


Watch the trailer for "Supernatural" Season 6

Is the CW series any different under a new boss?


"The Big Bang Theory" sends Kaley Cuoco a video get well card

"Break a leg!" joked one "Big Bang"-er.


MTV greenlights 2 scripted shows

In "Death Valley," teens battle zombies, vampires and werewolves. In "That Girl," a 15-year-old gains notoriety after an accident that leads people to believe she tried to commit suicide.


Doris Roberts denies being jealous of Betty White

"Why would I not want the best for her? She's great!" says Roberts.


"Private Practice" hires a new doctor: Cristián de la Fuente

The former "Dancing" hunk will join the cast in later this fall.


HBO pays tribute to the "True Blood" fallen

Watch the "In Memorial" to three seasons worth of casualties.

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September 14, 2010

"My Boys" canceled
The beloved but hardly watched TBS comedy will go out with  Sunday's Season 4 finale.

September 14, 2010

Jennifer Lopez's "Idol" deal is only for 1 year
According to TMZ, Fox has secured J.Lo for just a single season, which may mean more drawn-out negotiations next year. PLUS: Are "Idol's" rivals planting J.Lo "diva" stories?


Ellen tells Ryan Seacrest she felt uncomfortable telling jokes on "Idol"

Considering the seriousness of the auditions, Ellen DeGeneres admitted she felt uncomfortable joking each week about the contestants. "It was just hard. I didn't want to walk that line," she says. She also explained her departure by saying that she couldn't go on the road for the "Idol" auditions. (MP3 link) PLUS: Ellen gets Seacrest to sort of talk about Julianne Hough.


"Survivor: Nicaragua" constestant will compete with an artifical leg
Kelly Bruno, 26, had to have her right leg amputated when she was a baby after suffering from a birth defect. Despite that, she says, "I don't see myself as any different." PLUS: Watch the 1st two minutes of "Survivor: Nicaragua."


"One Tree Hill" is back, and so is the "I Don't Wanna Be" theme song

Createor Mark Schwahn has changed his mind after pulling the Gavin DeGraw song last season. "I thought, 'Let's have a guest artist redo the title every week," he says. "Aimee Mann is going to do one, Patrick from Fall Out Boy did one. It's great to hear the female voices like Susie Suh and Kate Voegele."


"The Real World": Back to Las Vegas

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is set to host next season of "The Real World," eight years after the last Vegas season at the Palms.


Watch the "Dancing" stars rehearse

Here's your first look at the first rehearsals for Bristol Palin, David Hasselhoff, Audrina Patridge, Jennifer Grey, Margaret Cho, Rick Fox, Florence Henderson and Kurt Warner. PLUS: Is Kate Gosselin advising Bristol Palin?


Did The CW force conflict on "Life Unexpected"?

Tonight's Season 2 premiere is solid, but it seems like that all the conflict in it was forced by the network, says Todd VanDerWerff. "Now," he says, "obviously, it's impossible to prove that the network got involved, outside of (creator Liz) Tigelaar taking to the streets and saying that the potentially bad ideas in the premiere aren't her ideas but, rather, a precondition for the show to stay on the air, thrust on her by unimaginative executives. But everything that's bad about the premiere stinks of The CW looking at a sweet, occasionally moving little show and saying, "Can we maybe get some more superficial conflict in here?"
Too much stunt storytelling // Creator Liz Tigelaar on Season 2
No plans to film cast members in Portland this season


"Parenthood" looks like it's found its footing in Season 2

"There was a certain point, around the sixth or seventh episode last season, when I felt like everybody kicked into another gear," exec producer Jason Katims says as Season 2 kicks off tonight. "The actors were comfortable in their skin. They knew the voices of their characters. The writers were figuring out better how to write it. Toward the end, I think we just found a really nice tone." PLUS: Don't expect any stunting this season.

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TUESDAY ODDS & ENDS

September 14, 2010

Watch Jennifer Aniston's "Cougar Town" promo

Henry Winkler clears up "Happy Days'" Jump the Shark episode

Will.i.am contributes a new song to "Sesame Street": "What I Am"

"Supernatural" to spoof vampires and, possibly, "Vampire Diaries"

Look at "Modern Family" season premiere pics

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September 14, 2010

Australian taxpayers will fork over $2.8M for Oprah's trip
"Oprah is a household name and her star power has the potential to lift Australia's profile as a premier tourist destination," Australia's tourism minister said in justifying the cost of helping foot the bill for Oprah's audience. As part of her trip, Australians can attend special tapings of her show at Sydney's famous Opera House. PLUS: Discovery hostages will appear on Oprah.


Jay Mariotti's girlfriend was "abusive" and "highly intoxicated," says his attorney

"The allegations are inaccurate and sensationalized," says the ESPN star's lawyer, Debra Wong Yang. We are confident that the facts will show that the complainant was extremely intoxicated that night and abusive toward Mr. Mariotti."


Denise Richards joins "Blue Mountain State"; Bill Parcells making a cameo

Richards will play the ex-wife of head coach Daniels. Meanwhile, other big names appearing on the Spike TV comedy next season include Bill Parcells, Boomer Esiason, Bill Romanowski, Brian Bosworth, Stacy Keibler, Chuck Liddell and Dan Patrick.


Conan is answering your questions online

What's his favorite color? He doesn't have a favorite color!


Pit bull attacks Jordin Sparks

The "Idol" champ only suffered a mild bruise when the dog bit her leg in NYC.


Chelsea Handler's sex tape: Coming soon?

Watch a clip of the tape that Handler claims was made as a joke.


Watch the Season 2 trailer for "Eastbound & Down"

And play the "Kenny Powers Video Challenge."

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September 13, 2010

"Big Bang's" Kaley Cuoco breaks her leg in horse-riding accident
"The Big Bang Theory" will have to tape around her tomorrow night following her accident over the weekend.


Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Suze Orman heading to Oprah Winfrey Network

They'll star in a series of specials to coincide with OWN's launch in January.


"The Glades" renewed for Season 2

A&E has greenlighted 13 episodes for 2011.


HBO taps Billy Crudup to play Timothy Geithner

He'll play the U.S. Treasury secretary in the TV movie  on the Wall Street disaster "Too Big To Fail."


Oprah's website allows you to "Oprah-fy" yourself

Insert a photo of yourself as part of Oprah's new "Oprah-fy Yourself" feature.\


VMAs: 3rd-most watched MTV broadcast ever

Ratings were even up 33% in the coveted 12-34 demo. PLUS: Chelsea Handler defends her VMA job.


"Psych" lands singer behind the "Twin Peaks" theme

Julee Cruise will appear in the "Peaks"-themed episode She appeared as a singer on the original "Peaks" and the instrumental version of her song "Falling" was used as its theme song.


Jay Mariotti charged with 7 misdemeanors

According to the LA Times, "Charges include two counts of domestic violence with injury, two counts of domestic violence, one count of grand theft" — for allegedly stealing his girlfriend's purse — "one count of false imprisonment and one count of vandalism. Each of the counts carries a maximum of a year in jail, meaning he could face up to seven years behind bars." PLUS: ESPN won't allow Mariotti on air amid charges.

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September 13, 2010

Lindsay Lohan may host "SNL" for the 4th time in December
Fresh off her pre-taped VMA stint, the troubled Lohan is in talks to return to host "Saturday Night Live" in December. Lohan lasted hosted "SNL" in April 2006.


Americans are tired of reality TV — yet they're watching in droves

Reality TV again dominated the summer ratings, even as a recent poll TiVo found that 40% were sicks of the reality genre. "It's clear people have their favorite summer pastime reality shows, and they’re watching them," says chief CBS researcher David F. Poltrack.


Chelsea Handler: Worst VMA host ever?

"She was among the worst in the show’s history — purposefully out-of-touch, with brief, alarming flashes of off-color racial humor," says Jon Caramanica, adding that "she never looked comfortable, undone by nerves, brittle material and the wattage of those around her." PLUS: Handler is not MTV material and the Top 10 VMA moments.


James Cameron is turning "True Lies" into a TV series

The 1994 action comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis isa bout to be shopped to the networks.


"True Blood's" Season 3 finale was forgettable — too many characters!

There really should've been a "True Blood"-Bath lat night, says Mike Ryan. "There are just too many characters," he says. "Hey, it was a season finale, what better time to wipe some of them out? Well, I guess not (except one: R.I.P., Cal). Looking back at past seasons, I'm not convinced that the main characters were much different; we just spent more time with them. We knew them better. Their flaws made them human (yes, even the non-humans) because we also saw their good traits. Now, we only see the flaws because there’s a story to move along and we have to get to 20 other characters before the end of the episode. There were a few really good episodes this season, but most of them seemed more concerned with sensationalism."
How to fix "True Blood's" problems // Finale was more a beginning than end
Every "True Blood" season finale is kind of "meh" // Bill vs. Angel vs. Edward
Alan Ball faced the camera at the end // What was Season 3's moral message?


Why is TV so superior than movies nowadays?

New York Times film critic A.O. Scott points out that TV has become daring and topical as films have become conservative and cautious. "Look back over the past decade," he says. "How many films have approached the moral complexity and sociological density of 'The Sopranos' or 'The Wire'? Engaged recent American history with the verve and insight of 'Mad Men'? Turned indeterminacy and ambiguity into high entertainment with the conviction of “Lost'? Addressed modern families with the sharp humor and sly warmth of 'Modern Family'? Look at 'Glee,' and then try to think of any big-screen teen comedy or musical — or, for that matter, movie set in Ohio — that manages to be so madly satirical with so little mean-spiritedness."


Jon Stewart: "Essential as ever"

Turns out the Obama administration didn't spell doom for "The Daily Show."


"Gossip Girl" begins Season 4 in Paris

But the City of Lights isn't the only focus in tonight's season premiere. PLUS: We've seen it all before.


Spike TV is airing "Entourage" with 10-minute long commercial breaks

Ad breaks for "Entourage" reruns are getting out of hand, with Spike sometimes airing episodes in four-minute increments before lengthy breaks. PLUS: Did "Entourage" season finale take the easy road?


"Jerry Springer" celebrates Season 20

The talk show that became a worldwide sensation and spawned an opera begins its 20th season today, which is one more than Sally Jessy Raphael. "Heck, yeah, it's a lot of fun," says Springer, who has no plans to stop. "It's a great way to make a living. But I don’t think you could find one interview where I’ve ever said that the show I do is important. I mean, it’s ludicrous, it’s stupid. If someone says it’s a circus, I say, ‘Yes, and . . .?’ Of course it is."

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MONDAY ODDS & ENDS

September 13, 2010

Fake PSA begs Hollywood to stop overworking Betty White

Watch "Bachelorette" Ali make her San Diego TV news debut

Lauren Graham: A "Gilmore Girls" movie "might" happen

"Sunday Night Football" notches its best-ever ratings

Britain's 80-hour "Lost" marathon is underway — it won't end till Thursday

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September 13, 2010

Oprah sending her audience to Australia, with John Travolta as their pilot
The 10-day trip for today's audience was revealed at the kickoff this morning of Oprah's 25th and final season.


Lady Gaga explains her VMA meat dress

"It is certainly no disrespect to anyone that is vegan or vegetarian," she tells Ellen.


Omarosa is dating Michael Clarke Duncan

Does this relationship spell the end of her "Ultimate Merger" on TV One?


Joaquin Phoenix vs. Letterman, Round 2

Sept. 22 will see a rematch of the bearded Phoenix's infamous appearance on "The Late Show" in February 2009.


Check out Conan's 1st print ad

Featuring Conan, his beard and an owl.


HBO losing subscribers

Is lack of promotion from DirecTV to blame, as part of carriage negotiations, to blame for HBO's declining numbers?


Bill Clinton returning to "The Daily Show"

It'll be appearance No. 6 for the former president, who last appeared in September 2009.


Fox looks back at "House" & Huddy

In a special video retrospective.

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September 12, 2010

Report: J.Lo's "Idol" deal worth $12M, with an "overall Fox deal"
According to Nikki Finke, Fox turned down most of Jennifer Lopez's "diva" demands, including that she get a guaranteed movies and TV shows — she'll still have an "overall deal. Finke reports that "Team JLo was pissed that the Idol producers never discussed ahead of time their decision to offer a judging job to Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. Though Team JLo kept threatening she'd bail if she didn't get what she wanted, Fox called her bluff several times. That's when real or imagined 'Plan B' feelers put out to other talent would wind up in the media. It was left to returning Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe to deny these unconfirmed reports circulating that J-Lo was losing the job because of her diva demands."


Photographer: "Seinfeld's" Michael Richards beat me up

Photog Brendon O'Neal is suing "Kramer" for allegedly approaching him in a "menacing manner" on August 25 and hitting him with closed fists.


Taylor Swift sings her forgiveness to Kanye West at VMAs

Watch her performance from the VMAs. PLUS: Kanye West sings about "douchebags" and Lady Gaga wore a meat dress.


Simon Cowell offered nearly $31M to stay on British TV

ITV wants to keep Simon as a judge on "Britain's Got Talent" and "The X Factor."


Dan Aykroyd and Rebecca Romijn might visit "The Defenders"

Will we see a "Blues Brothers" reunion, and Jerry O'Connell's wife?


Watch HBO's new "Game of Thrones" teaser

And check out a behind the scenes featurette.


Mario Lopez becomes a daddy

The "Saved by the Bell" star welcomed daughter Gia Francesca Lopez on Saturday.


Spencer Pratt arrested in Costa Rica

He was cited and released Saturday for felony possession of a firearm.


Lifetime making a movie out of a Garth Brooks

Samantha Mathis and Eric Close are set to star in the country star's No. 1 hit "Unanswered Prayers."

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September 10, 2010

"SVU" loses its new ADA to the movies, and names a replacement
Paula Patton was hired over the summer to become the new ADA, but her gig is lasting one episode because she's leaving to star in "M:I-4." Replacing her will be "Raising the Bar" star Melissa Sagemiller.


Danica McKellar welcomes a son

The former "Wonder Years" star gave birth to Draco Verta on Tuesday night. Her son's name means dragon and comes from the constellation of stars with the same name.


Jimmy Fallon will celebrate "Broadway Week"

Next week "Late Night" will have a different Broadway performance each night.


Is "SNL" lazy for kicking off the season with "safe" Amy Poehler?

Why not try for somebody "edgy" or fresh like Sandra Bullock, Robert Pattinson, Kim Kardashian or even Angelina Jolie?


What was edited from last night's "Jersey Shore" brawl?

A source calls the Sammi vs. J-Woww fight one of the show's worst.

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September 10, 2010

Roger Ebert returns to public television with a new "At the Movies"
"Roger Ebert Presents At the Movies" won't be starring Ebert himself. Debuting in January from WTTW Chicago, the public television station that launched "Siskel & Ebert," the new movie review show will have two new movie critics (Elvis Mitchell and Christy Lemire).


Oprah Winfrey Network announces "Finding Sarah" starring Sarah Ferguson

The Duchess of York will try to repair her image in the six-part series.


Does Max Weinberg's fall tour mean he won't join "Conan"?

Conan O'Brien's TBS show debuts Nov. 8 — two days after The Max Weinberg Big Band finishes a month-long tour of the country that will most likely prevent him from attending rehearsals for the new "Conan" show.


Ex-Aerosmith manager: Joe Perry is jealous of Steven Tyler's "Idol" gig

According to A&R legend John Kalodner, Tyler always wanted to leave rock and roll and become a "Hollywood celebrity." "Joe is completely wrong," he says. "It's jealousy. He's ultra pissed off."


A "Smallville" sex tape?

Vivid is planning to release a sex tape starring ex-"Smallville" star Sam Jones III and his Playboy playmate girlfriend Karissa Shannon.


Lindsay Lohan's dad: My reality show got green light, with Dr. Drew producing

"Celebrity House LA" will feature a bunch of celebs living together in a house.

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September 10, 2010

"Glee" signs 2 "Rocky Horror" originals
Meat Loaf and Barry Bostwick will appear in the special tribute to the "Rocky Horror Picture Show."


Why are so many reality TV "Teen Moms" on celeb magazine covers?

Are Us Weekly, People and OK! glamorizing teen pregnancy by giving "16 and Pregnant" and "Teen Mom" stars star-studded treatment.


"Survivor's" Ethan Zohn hopes you tune in tonight for "Stand Up for Cancer"

ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and various cable channels will air tonight's telethon at 8 o'clock. PLUS: Jay Leno & Ryan Seacrest join telethon.


NBC opts against a "Heroes" movie

Tim Kring had never sounded hopeful that a wrap-up to the four-year series would happen.


Jimmy Johnson: I used my fame to convince fellow "Survivors" not to vote me off

Why would a jury award him $1 million if he's already rich?


Did "Amazing Race" watermelon victim suffer a concussion?

According to a spokesman for the American College of Emergency Physicians, who is not involved in the CBS program, the viral watermelon video appears to show the "Amazing Race" contestant suffering a concussion.


IFC to air "Big Brother" UK's zombie miniseries

The five-episode "The Dead Set" put zombies in the real "Big Brother" UK house in 2008, with many ex-housemates making cameos. (watch the trailer).


"Big Brother" UK helped propel Russell Brand and "X Factor" host to stardom

As "Big Brother" UK ends tonight after 10 years, it ought to be noted that Russell Brand and "X Factor" host Dermot O'Leary once hosted separate spinoff shows devoted to the "Big Brother" UK phenomenon. Brand was the star of gabfest "Big Brother's Big Mouth" from 2004 to 2007, where he developed his current style (check him out looking normal). O'Leary — who might host the American "X Factor" — presented "Big Brother's Little Brother" from 2001 to 2008. Other notable "Big Brother" UK hosting alums include Alexa Chung and the stars of "Gavin & Stacey."

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FRIDAY ODDS & ENDS

September 10, 2010

Don't expect a Kanye-Taylor Swift duet at VMAs // Whom will Chelsea Handler kiss?

Mischa Barton slams "The O.C.'s" Marissa Cooper as a bad influence on girls

Jane Lynch: I want Simon Cowell on "Glee"

"Nikita's debut is so solid it beat "The Vampire Diaries"

NBC announces "America's  Got Talent" tour

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September 10, 2010

NBC may split the roles of "Office" boss and "Office" star
Michael Scott's "Office" replacement could be named before Steve Carell's replacement. A replacement for Carell won't be named until after the season, but "The Office" plans to name a new boss by season's end, with each of the current cast auditioning for the job each week with their own "Lost"-style episodes.


Vikings-Saints is the most-watched NFL opening game ever

About 28% of TV-owning Americans were watching NBC last night.


Tim Allen mulling a TV comeback

The "Home Improvement" star would return to primetime if he finds the right project.


Read The Situation's rejected trademark application

A Memphis retailer already has the rights to "Situation" clothing, so Mike Sorrentino is out of luck.


Check out a pic from the shock "Grey's Anatomy" wedding

And here's another photo.


"Bachelorette" Ali hired by San Diego Fox TV news station

It's unclear what she'll do working for Fox 5 San Diego. PLUS: Ali's topless shots were taken when she was 15 years old.


Kevin Sorbo pops up on "Hawaii Five-O"

He'll guest on the season's 6th episode as a surf competition sponsor.


Jimmy Kimmel takes Luke from "Modern Family" to Costco

Watch as they go back-to-school shopping.


Go behind the scenes with Justin Bieber on "CSI"

The teen sensation says he hopes to capture a new audience with his CBS stint.


Watch kids reenact "Keeping Up with the Kardashians"

Also featuring a kid version of Bruce Jenner.

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September 9, 2010

Syfy moves up "Caprica's" return from January to Oct. 5
Season 2 will air on Tuesdays after "Stargate Universe," pushing back the new season of "Sanctuary" to Oct. 15.


Does "SNL" have a "Hoda Curse"?

Kathie Lee Gifford pointed out on "Today" this morning that whomever plays Hoda Kotb on "Saturday Night Live" ends up getting the boot, from Michaela Watkins last year to Jenny Slate this week.


Don Pardo, 92, will record his "SNL" intros from Arizona

The 92-year-old Pardo used to fly back and forth between Tucson and New York City for each "SNL" episode, but not anymore. Pardo, whose voice has opened "Saturday Night Live" since its launch in 1975, will do the voice work for the opening of the show and "Weekend Update" from a studio in Tucson. PLUS: Play the "SNL" board game.


"Vampire Diaries" returns with a twist-filled Season 2 premiere

According to E!'s Kristin Dos Santos, "If you happen to be a showrunner for another series (especially a new fall contender), I highly encourage you to check out tonight's TVD (and the May season-one finale, if you haven't yet) to see just how many jaw-dropping plot twists you can successfully execute in a single episode. Bosses Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec  manage to throw in more cliffhangers and plot development in one hour of television than some other series do all season long. And guess what? It works."
Ian Somerhalder: "I so desperately wanted to do 'True Blood'"
What's up with Katherine? // Katerina Graham on fighting Nina Dobrev
"Vamp Diaries" vs. "True Blood" // What happens to Aunt Jenna?


"Real Housewives of D.C.'s" Cat Ommanney wants to stop being the villain

Says the "rude" Brit: "Someone asked me the other day if I learned anything about myself doing the show, and I definitely did, because I speak my mind before I think about how it sounds and how it’s reflected and how I’m portrayed, and if I were to do it again, I’d definitely put a filter on because I never mean to upset anybody or offend anybody, much less really, really get people upset."


Maura Tierney recounts battle with breast cancer

"I was so, so scared of going to the doctor," she says in an interview with Parade magazine. "I felt something, and my boyfriend at the time made me go. He said, 'You've got to take care of this,' because I was afraid. That's one thing I will say: Don't be afraid to go to the damn doctor. Just go!"


Susan Sarandon: I'd be up for "Glee's" tribute to "Rocky Horror"

Sarandon only recently became a fan of the Fox show, but the "Rocky Horror" alum wouldn't turn down a chance to appear on that very special episode.


Matt Roloff: Why we chose to end "Little People, Big World"

"In the big scheme of things it was our decision," he says. "We wanted to wind down. In the short term, it was theirs. We agreed to do a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 80 and we're thankful to them that they've been able to do it in 20."


"Big Brother" UK holds a proper funeral to mark the end of 21 series

Friday is the final episode of the 10-year-old British pop-culture phenomenon, and today the show's narrator and "Ultimate Big Brother" housemates gave it a proper burial. In the past decade, "Big Brother" UK aired 11 regular summer seasons, 7 editions of "Celebrity Big Brother," a controversial "Teen Big Brother" with teens having sex, one season of "Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack" and the current "Ultimate Big Brother" series.

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