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Report: Jay Leno changed a tire for stranded Conan staffer
Check out the Season 3 "Fringe" cast photo
Celebrate Scott Baio's 50th birthday later this month for charity
Aziz Ansari will introduce Kanye West at VMAs
"Modern Family" touts Emmy win in new promo // It's "Family" in white
CW's "Nikita" successfully mixes eye candy and brain candy
"Let’s hope it doesn’t try to get any deeper or smarter," says Tom Conroy. "Nikita," he says, "is completely absurd and quite enjoyable. Viewers can ogle its hottie heroine as she battles a hissable government organization. The premise and plot are intriguing without threatening to breach the walls that separate fantasy from reality."
"Nikita" retains what was good about "Alias" (like an action babe in a bikini)
Fresh, terrific and teriffically silly // These characters are too unappealing
When will the sexy ass-kicking stereotype go away?
Why is Maggie Q called "Maggie Q"? // Maggie Q has to get used to sweating
Lindsay Lohan is in talks to appear on Oprah
Oprah's Winfrey's people reportedly are trying to woo the troubled Lohan to appear in "Oprah's" final season.
Lauren Graham admits she's dating "Parenthood" brother Peter Krause
How'd they keep it a secret? "Nobody knew about it for awhile, because we like to be at home, cooking and not going out," Graham tells Redbook magazine. "I've also been really protective of it, because it's important that you can buy us as brother and sister on the show."
Stephen Colbert and VP Biden celebrate the "Returnification" of troops from Iraq
Last night also saw the head of Iraq operations, Gen. Ray Odierno, wear a Colbert wig.
MTV orders "Jersey Shore" specials
The 2nd season finale on Oct. 21 will be followed by a reunion and a behind-the-scenes special. PLUS: Check out Snooki as a child and read about The Situation's pot past.
Eminem will open the VMAs
"We thought that there's no better way to kick off the show than a performance from Eminem," says his manager.
Crystal Bowersox's confidential records breached
Ohio has apologized to the "Idol" star after more than a half-dozen people peeked into her records.
Check out "Sons of Anarchy" star's mugshot
Mark Boone Junior was arrested last month for allegedly assaulting a police officer.
J.J. Abams teams with Christopher Nolan's brother on crime thriller
Abrams and "The Dark Knight" co-writer Jonah Nolan are shopping their project to various networks.
Susan Boyle storms off "America's Got Talent"
The "Britain's Got Talent" sensation was reportedly upset when Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground refused to let her sing "Perfect Day" on the show.
Video: Piers Morgan sucks up to Larry King
Replacing Larry, says Morgan, is like following in the footsteps of Frank Sinatra.
Coming to Fox: Diane Farr's interracial show, "Rescue Me" co-creator's doc drama
Farr, who is married to a man of Korean descent, is developing a series about interracial couples in the South, while her former "Job" and "Rescue Me" boss Peter Tolan is planning a drama about a burnt-out medical doctor.
VH1 "Mission: Man Band" star Rich Cronin dies
Cronin, 35, was a boyband member himself in the '90s, and went on to star in the 2007 boy band reality show.
Annabella Sciorra to "The Whole Truth"
She'll guest on an episode titled, "When Cougars Attack."
Spencer Pratt apologizes to Heidi Montag
"I horribly embarrassed the one person that meant the world to me," he says. But will he still release the sex tape?
Hal Holbrook joins "The Event"
The legendary actor will appear in a multi-episode arc as Blair Underwood's antagonist.
Judge doubles Don Johnson's "Nash Bridges" jury award to $51M
The judge's order comes two months after a jury awarded Johnson $23.2 million lost profits from the CBS drama.
"Modern Family" gets Oprah's approval
The cast today taped a segment for an upcoming Oprah show.
Check out Matt Damon's "30 Rock" return
He's still dressed as a pilot.
"Lost's" Sam Anderson lands on "NCIS"
He'll guest in the season's 2nd episode as a middle school teacher whose classroom becomes a crime scene. PLUS: Marisol Nichols joins "NCIS: LA."
Stephen King's "Dark Tower" will become a Ron Howard-directed NBC drama
Howard will direct a film based on "The Dark Tower" series, as well as the first season of the TV series.
Watch the Kardashians on "90210"
Kim & Khloe guest-star this fall.
"Dallas" remake among 4 new pilots from TNT and TBS
The creator of the failed NBC series "Cane" will revamp the Ewings with a focus on the offspring of JR and Bobby Ewing, who are also bitter rivals.
Piers Morgan won't copy Larry King, wants Obama for my first CNN interview
The "Got Talent" judge says of his Larry King: "The guy’s a legend. I'm not going to try and replace Larry King. I’m about trying to just do my thing … I’m not afraid of breaking news … I can go from light to shocking."
Judge drops criminal and annoying charges against Snooki, fines her $500
The "Jersey Shore" star apologized this morning, after a judge questioned whether she was a "Lindsay Lohan wannabe" who was "scripted" by producers to act disorderly.
Emmy rival to debut in May 2012
The Paley Center for Media's new TV awards show will air from New York City to coincide with the annual upfronts. Now the Paley awards needs to find a network home.
Could Jennifer Morrison be the "HIMYM" mom?
The former "House" star is set to appear in at least 13 episodes next season as Ted's new love interest.
Univision was last week's No. 1 network in the key 18-49 demo
The major milestone for the Spanish broadcaster was reached amid low viewership during Labor Day weekend. Other pilots include TBS' "Brain Trust," from the man behind "Leverage."
New Orleans Saints tonight gets the "America's Game" treatment
The NFL Films documentary on the 2009 Super Bowl champions, airing tonight on NFL Network with Brad Pitt's narration, just might be the one of the best "America's Game" installments yet.
Here's your 1st look at Jennifer Aniston & Courteney Cox's "Cougar" reunion
Andy Griffith's popularity plummets after starring in an Obama healthcare ad
Are women more likely to get the "SNL" boot than men?
Bristol Palin wants Levi banned from "Dancing" audience // Bristol meets "Bachelor"
As "Project Runway's" biggest star, Christian Siriano still doesn't get respect
Check out "$#*! My Dad Says" with Ryan Devlin's replacement
CW's "Hellcats" is absolutely awful
"Hellcats," says Alessandra Stanley, "is basically a soft-porn music video for teenagers," with Aly Michalka miscast in the lead role. "Glee," she says, "has proved that there is plenty of room for innovation and wit in the youthful-angst genre, but 'Hellcats,' inspired by the 2000 movie 'Bring It On,' doesn’t even try.
It is any antonym for "Glee": Mean-spirited, painfully dumb, badly acted
Tonight's pilot is actually a lot of fun // It's all about the action
Scrappy, charming "Terriers" needs a few weeks to prove itself
The FX series from "The Shield" creator Shawn Ryan is worth watching because of its sheer entertainment value, but the series is a bit of a slow build, says Robert Bianco. "As with so many cable shows, Terriers is sprinkled with scenes that seem to shout, 'Look what we can get away with!'" he says.
"Terriers" is like a comfy old couch // A time-waster with nonsensical premise
As a light and funny cop show, "Terriers" kicks "Psych's" butt
Hackneyed plot elements results in an enjoyable series
Donal Logue was perfect for the role // Ryan: We lucked out without biggest names
"Glee's" 2nd season kicks off with Lady Gaga, Poison, Jay-Z, "Chorus Line"
The 2nd season premiere will feature the cast singing "Telephone," "Empire State of Mind," "Every Rose Has its Thorne," Travie McCoy's "Billionaire," "What I Did for Love" from "A Chorus Line," "Getting to Know You" from "The King and I" and "Listen" from the movie "Dreamgirls." PLUS: Check out "Glee" Season 2 premiere pics.
"CSI" hires Katee Sackhoff to play detective
In what could potentially be a recurring role, Sackhoff — "CSI" producers' first choice to replace Jorja Fox three years ago — will play a detective during November sweeps.
ESPN's Jay Mariotti won't face criminal charges
The L.A. County District Attorney won't proceed with felony domestic violence chages "Around the Horn" star.
Paris Hilton & Charlie Sheen's estranged wife: The reality show!?
Paris and Brooke Mueller are allegedly going to star in a cable "lifestyles" reality show, according to TMZ.
"Chuck" lands "Freddy Krueger" for Halloween
Robert Englund will guest star as Dr. Stanley Wheelwright, an evil scientist.
Lauren Conrad making a reality TV comeback
The former "Hills" star is reportedly shopping her own show to the networks, whom according to Us Weekly are "Fighting over it."
It's a boy for Rachel Dratch
The former "SNL" star welcomed son Eli on Tuesday.
"Modern Family" casts Cam's mom
She'll be played by character actress Celia Weston, who beat out Delta Burke and Kathy Bates for the role.
It's official: Piers Morgan will replace "Larry King Live" in January
CNN didn't reveal the name of Morgan's new show, but its president did praise the "Got Talent" judge: "Piers has made his name posing tough questions to public figures, holding them accountable for their words and deeds. He is able to look at all aspects of the news with style and humor with an occasional good laugh in the process."
"I'm not Jane Lynch": Ellen DeGeneres delivers Letterman's Top 10
Watch the "Top Ten Things That Have Been On Ellen DeGeneres's Mind Lately." PLUS: Ellen does Broadway for a night.
"SNL" will keep Fred Armisen in Obama role
Despite the addition of "SNL's" 1st black cast member in seven years — who does a great Obama impression — Armisen will continue to play the president, according to the NY Times. PLUS: Where did it go wrong for Jenny Slate?, and how Jay Pharoah found out he got the job.
The Situation successfully trademarks "Situation Nation"
But Pauly D and JWoww, like Snooki, have run into trouble trademarking their "Jersey Shore" names, and The Situation can't trademark "The Situation" for T-shirts and undies.
HBO hooks up with Judd Apatow
Apatow and his 24-year-old protege Lena Dunham will work on a comedy about a group of 20-something girls, which Dunham will star in and direct.
MTV bringing back daytime talk with "The Seven"
The half-hour series will tell the seven most important pop-culture news items of the day.
"Sons of Anarchy" shocker, explained
"We were sort of forced to come up with a Plan B," says Kurt Sutter.
Watch "24's" retrospective of "24"
This 11-minute video was played at the very last "24" party, according to former "24" producer-director Jon Cassar.
Will a Stephen Colbert "Restoring Truthiness Rally" actually happen?
Both Colbert and Jon Stewart last night announced that a big announcement is coming soon.
Joe Perry is fuming over Steven Tyler joining "Idol"
"It's one step above (Teenage Mutant) Ninja Turtles," says Perry, who fears for Aerosmith's future. "It's his business, but I don't want Aerosmith's name involved with it. We have nothing to do with it," he says, adding: "I'll tell you one thing, when we put this band together, this is not something that (Steven Tyler) would do."
"Amazing Race" touts a watermelon to the face
Watch what happens when a watermelon is launched straight to a female competitor's face.
Fox renews "MasterChef"
The top-rated new series of the summer, starring Gordon Ramsay, will return for Season 2.
"Psych" paying homage to "Twin Peaks"
Sheryl Lee, Sherilyn Fenn, Catherine Coulson and Dana Ashbrook will appear in an upcoming episode, set in a quirky Northern California town.
It's true: "SNL" won't bring back Jenny Slate
She was the new cast member who uttered the F-bomb on last season's premiere.
"Big Bang's" Simon Helberg is on Twitter
Catch "Wolfowitz" in real time.
Minka Kelly denies having an airplane meltdown
The ex-"Friday Night Lights" star brought her dog on a cross-country flight.
Niecy Nash gets engaged
Her fiance Jay Tucker popped the question with her "Dancing" partner Louis van Amstel's presence.
Aquaman returning to "Smallville"
Alan Ritchson will return in the final season to reprise his role as Arthur “AC” Curry.
"Bonanza" creator dies
David Dortort, 93, pitched "Bonanza," which ran for 14 years, as a way to sell color TV sets in the late 1950s.
"SNL" announces 4 new cast members
New featured players Vanessa Bayer, Paul Brittain, Taran Killam and possible new Obama Jay Pharoah will join Amy Poehler and musical guest Katy Perry on the Sept. 25 season premiere.
Judge allows Nicollette Sheridan to proceed with her $20M "Desperate" lawsuit
In the suit against Marc Cherry and ABC, Sheriday alleges assault and battery, gender violence, wrongful termination and discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation and age.
Amy Poehler to kick off "SNL's" 36th season
The "Parks and Rec" star will return to her old stomping grounds to host the season premiere.
Letterman brings his Leno impression to "The View"
During Dave's first-ever appearance on "The View" this morning, he and Barbara Walters also swapped heart surgery stories. (watch)
Meet TLC's "Sister Wives"
Watch a preview of the new "Big Love" reality show.
Versus recruits T.O. & Chad Ochocinco for their own talk show
The VH1 stars/Cincinnati Bengals teammates will talk about pop-culture and sports in "The T.Ocho Show."
Captain Phil's sons will stay on "Deadliest Catch"
Josh and Jake Harris have signed contracts to continue on the Discovery channel series for future series. Discovery said it hoped to "expand their participation" on the show and ultimately "increase their experience on the sea with the hopes of becoming captains."
Russian TV changes "Glee's" name to "Losers"
The Russian TNT will begin airing "Luzeri" — the Russian word for losers — starting Sept. 15.
"Bones" is doing a special "SYTYCD" episode
Featuring Stephen "tWitch" Boss.
"Sons of Anarchy" is still stellar as Season 3 focuses on Jax
Last season was all about Gemma. This season it's about Jax. Season 3, says Alan Sepinwall, is "very much a star turn for (Charlie) Hunnam, who finds new depths of sorrow and rage as Jax goes looking for his son. Hunnam took a while to grow into the role – in part because (creator Kurt) Sutter needed time to figure out how to write for him, in part because of the American accent – but he owns it now, with both depth and swagger that let him command the screen no matter who he’s put opposite."
Season 3 premiere would've been fall's best pilot // It's hard to buy Jax's self-pity
"Sons" creator: Kurt Sutter admits: "I can be arrogant, I can be insufferable"
Trip to Ireland, inlfux of characters on tap // Ron Perlman: My character got to evolve
Oprah to be honored by Kennedy Center, along with Paul McCartney
Marc Cherry: I'm killing off another "Desperate" character
Here's your first look at the Betty White comic book
Michael Douglas will appear Friday on "Stand Up for Cancer" telethon
New "CSI" promo shows Justin Bieber behind bars
Simon Cowell may quit his 2 British reality shows for American "X Factor"
The futures of "Britain's Got Talent" and the original "X Factor" are in doubt as Simon mulls leaving both shows to concentrate on the September 2011 launch of the American version of "The X Factor." "At the moment you are going to see me doing one show next year – and not one in England," he says.
Billy Ray Cyrus: Syfy reality star
In "UFO: Unbelievably Freakin' Obvious," Cyrus and 21-year-old son Trace will travel the country investigating conspiracy theories.
It's official: Danielle Staub leaving "Real Housewives of New Jersey"
The reunion was her final appearance on the show, says Andy Cohen. "We thought the hugs were a great way to end two seasons of bitterness between the women." PLUS: Staub responds: "I'm way too good for this. They have used me about as much as I can be used."
Will "SNL" dump 2 of its ladies?
Abby Elliott was on the verge of being fired but is safe, according to Deadline Hollywood, while one of last year's newbies, Jenny Slate, may be out.
"Chuck" spins off "Jeffster" into web series
Launching today: "Chuck Presents – Buy Hard: The Jeff and Lester Story."
Is Jennifer Aniston dating a "Cougar Town" star?
Aniston and Josh Hopkins were spotted last week enjoying a two-hour dinner at an expensive restaurant.
Check out John Stamos on "Glee"
As Emma's dentist beau, Dr. Carl Howell. PLUS: Here's a glimpse of new cast member Charice.
D.C. "Real Housewives" Michaele Salahi star is getting naked for Playboy
The White House crasher is taking it all off — full frontal — for an upcoming issue of Playboy.
"Scrubs'" Dr. Kelso joins "Cougar Town"
He'll play Courteney Cox's dad, as Bill Larwrence begins bringing many of his "Scrubs" stars to "Cougar Town."
MTV transforms Eminem into Marlon Brando
Watch his VMAs "On the Waterfront" video. And see the VMA promos starring Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha.
It's official: Kara DioGuardi is out at "Idol"
Fox waited until the best time to bury the bad news of Kara's departure — 5 pm PT on a Friday before a long holiday weekend. "Kara was a great addition to our 'Idol' family," said Fox's reality boss, Mike Darnell. Meanwhile, Kara herself said in a statement: "I felt like I won the lottery when I joined 'American Idol' two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave 'Idol.' I am very proud to have been associated with 'American Idol' – it has truly been an amazing experience. I am grateful to Fox, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment, as well as the cast, crew and contestants, for all they have given to me."
"Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" will target Los Angelenos next
Producer Ryan Seacrest says Season 2 "will focus on an entire GENERATION."
A&E bringing back "Steven Seagal: Lawman" after sex harrass lawsuit is dropped
Previously shot episodes of Season 2 of the A&E reality show will return to A&E on Oct. 6, following the dropping of a sexual harrassment against Seagal in July.
CW sends "Nikita" stuntwoman to do acrobatrics from a helicopter over beaches
Maggie Q's stunt double will wear a dress for the "Nikita" stunt this weekend over the beaches of Malibu, Venice and Santa Monica, as well as Manhattan and Redondo Beach. PLUS: Maggie Q says "Nikita" is no "Buffy" or "Alias."
Real CIA agents find "Covert Affairs" far-fetched, but more realistic than "24"
One agent noted that the USA series has Piper Perabo doing something that isn't part of the CIA's territory.
"Sons of Anarchy" stars form their own little biker clique off-set
Many had trouble riding Harleys two years ago, but now they own their own bikes and are bonding with them off-camera.
Claim: "Diva" Bristol Palin never watched "Dancing," was ignorant of sexy outfits
According to a show insider, Bristol has been complaining nonstop, especially over the outfits she might have to wear. PLUS: Check out "Dancing" promo shots.
Only 6% of Alaskans have a favorable view of Levi Johnston
A new poll could foretell trouble for the Johnston reality TV mayoral campaign, if Wasilla residents reflect the views of Alaskans. According to the poll, 72% of Alaskans have an unfavorable view of Johnston.
"Bewitched" and "The Nanny" among Labor Day TV marathons
The worst "Simpsons" guest-star? Co-creator says it was Ringo Starr
"Jersey Shore" punching: Why is it banned on "The Real World"?
Coming in November: The "Larry Sanders" Complete DVD box set
"Law & Order: Los Angeles" plans to use L.A. theater actors
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