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Terry O'Quinn headed back to ABC
The former "Lost" star has taken the lead role in Marc Cherry's "Hallelujah," playing the bad guy.
Katie Couric eyeing a daytime talk show
Will she reunite with former NBC and "Today" boss Jeff Zucker on an afternoon talk show, or will she stick with CBS News?
CBS renews "Survivor" for 2 more years, with Jeff Probst
Probst will be back as host and executive producer for Seasons 23 and 24. PLUS: Is a "Survivor" contestant wearing makeup?
HBO taps Julianne Moore to play Sarah Palin
She'll play the 2008 Republican nominee in "Game Change," the TV movie based on the juicy behind-the-scenes of the 2008 election book that portrays Palin as an "unstable ignoramus."
Keith Olbermann: Charlie Sheen is impersonating S.F. Giants' Brian Wilson
Sheen always wanted to be a baseball player, and it's no coincidence that he's knocked off the act of Brian "Fear the Beard" Wilson, who visited Sheen's house on Feb. 18. Says Olbermann: "This 'Tiger's Blood' stuff Sheen keeps spouting? That's a line of Wilson's. The original 'Duh! Winning!' That's some more of Wilson's act/personality/delusion/repertoire. The Wilson-Sheen connection has gotten some national attention but not nearly enough." PLUS: Sheen returns to Dan Patrick for a "final interview," Sheen gets 74,000 internship applications and Roseanne releases Chuck Lorre's "hit list."
Jason Bateman: "Arrested Development" movie is "incredible"
The script isn't done, but Bateman did have a meeting with Mitch Hurwitz last week. "For the very first time, he sat me down last week to talk abut what he's got and where he's going and what do I think," said Bateman. "As a fan of the show, I was vibrating with excitement that he was pulling me behind the curtain.
Romany Malco videos cop after she pulls a gun on him
The "No Ordinary Family" star wanted to know why the officer had to pull out her gun after pulling him over.
Kristin Kreuk gets "17th Precinct" guest shot
The "Smallville" alum will. appear in the pilot as Jamie Bamber's wife.
How did "The Real World" make it to its 25th season?
"The Real World's" return to Las Vegas premieres tonight, which begs the question: How does this 19-year-old reality show continue attracting decent ratings? "The question at this point isn’t what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real, it's why so many people are still tuning in to find out," says Joshua Alston. "The answer is that for all its faults, The Real World still commands a level of currency that's lacking from the slice-of-life reality shows it helped paved the way for." PLUS: Vegas isn't as exciting the 2nd time around.
Martha Stewart to grill Conan O'Brien and Seth Meyers, separately
For her Hallmark Channel special "Martha Stewart Presents: Men Who Make Us Laugh."
LeAnn Rimes & Eddie Cibrian: The reality show?
The couple, who had an affair filming a Lifetime movie, are reportedly in talks to do their own "Newlyweds"-type show, though Rimes' rep says it "isn't happening."
Chris Klein: FX bound
He'll appear in a multi-episode arc with Elijah Wood on "Wilfred."
Jeremy Sisto joins "Suburgatory"
He'll play a dad to a teenage girl in ABC's comedy about the suburbs (AKA Hell).
Is Dr. Drew suffering from an addiction — to fame?
Drew Pinsky, who's mixed medicine with entertainment for 27 years, may be suffering from his own inability to stay out of the spotlight.
"Doctor Who" returns April 23
New episodes will air in the United States hours after airing in Britain. PLUS: Check out the "Doctor's" new outfit.
How "Idol" came back from last year's debacle
Season 10 has been shockingly good — even Simon Cowell thinks so — thanks to the near-perfect track record of returning producer Nigel Lythgoe, who picked the right replacements for Ellen, Kara and Simon. It also doesn't hurt that Randy has become the bad cop. PLUS: Handicapping the Top 13, meet musical director Ray Chew, why Scott Dangerfield quit, and check out "Idol's" new mega-mansion.
Parents TV Council appalled by "Glee's" sex episode
Mike Starr's roommate says "Celeb Rehab"-er was mixing drugs before his death
Joss Whedon wants nothing to do with a "Firefly" comeback // Why it shouldn't return
"Mad Men" stars promote trains in Funny or Die video
Watch the trailer for Lifetime's "William & Kate" and read the script
Charlie Sheen endorses Rob Lowe, says Jon Cryer couldn't remember his lines
Sheen submitted to yet another radio interview this morning, telling an L.A. radio station regarding the potential of Rob Lowe on "Two and a Half Men," "I hope he does it, and kicks some ass, cause I still get (paid)!" Sheen also took a moment to slam co-star Cryer yet again. PLUS: Sheen's lawyer outlines his case, and Michael J. Fox is reportedly upset over Sheen's claims.
Why "Two and a Half Men" will survive
As E! points out, "If Warner Bros. recast Sheen with a houseplant, it could take weeks, if not a few seasons, for TV's most-watched comedy to blow all of its substantial audience. And who knows? Maybe the houseplant would grow on people."
Watch Zach Galifianakis' "SNL" promos
"Give me back my nose!"
White House crashers may sue "Celebrity Rehab"
Booting Michaele Salahi was illegal, claims her husband, who adds that the reason she went on "Rehab" was to cure her MS.
"Glee" was finally improving — until Gwyneth Paltrow returned
In her 2nd appearance, Holly Holiday hogged so much screentime that it seemed to derail any progress "Glee" was making this season. PLUS: "Sexy" Gwyneth was too frigid, and Gwyneth delivered big ratings to "Glee."
A bespectacled Charlie Sheen is the "Malibu Messiah" for his 4th web show
"Good evening," he started. "What occurred yesterday was completely and entirely illegal. Unconscionable. And to quote my lawyer really shi**y, shi**y, suck suck. Now that I have your lazy f***ing attention world, sit back and rejoice. For the Malibu Messiah, the Condor of Calabasas, the f***ing warlock of the jealous face that is before you."
All of Sheen's castmates call each other — and Sheen (except Jon Cryer)
"I've been talking to a lot of the cast, and we all have a desire to gather as a group and express our feelings about what's happened," says Marin Hinkle, who plays Cryer's ex-wife. She adds: "It's so sad that this may be the end of something amazing all because of a lot of ego-fighting and pain, and obviously the sad condition of Charlie's health." PLUS: Charlie Harper's ex-fiance is hanging with Chuck Lorre.
Jeffrey Tambor gets "Bent" on NBC
The former "Arrested Development" star is joining "Bent," playing a dad opposite Amanda Peet. Also landing pilots: Rick Gomez, "Terminator's" Richard T. Jones, "HIMYM" and "Big Love' vet Ben Koldyke and Arielle Kebbel from "The Vampire "Diaries" and "Life Unexpected."
Dr. Drew calls Mike Starr's death "devastating"
A number of "Celebrity Rehab" vets also took time to remember the former Alice in Chains bassist, who was found dead Tuesday.
Judith Light retuns to ABC comedy, "The Tudors'" Natalie Dormer joins "Poe"
The "Who's the Boss?" alum will star in "Other People's Kids." PLUS: "Pan Am" finds its male lead.
Ben McKenzie explains "Southland" season finale stunt
"It was a hell of a lot of fun," he says.
Guy Fieri's yellow Lamborghini stolen
San Francisco police are searching for the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo owned by the star of "Minute to Win It" and "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." It's worth more than $200,000.
"CSI" bringing back Louise Lombard
She'll reprise her role of Sofia Curtis for May sweeps.
ABC will spend summer with "America's Karaoke Challenge"
The "Idol"-like reality show will follow the Karaoke World Championships in Las Vegas.
Happy 18th birthday, "Beavis and Butthead"!
The MTV classic debuted on March 8, 1993, and now Beavis and Butthead are technically adults.
Dr. Drew thoroughly examined Michaele Salahi, finding nothing wrong with her
The "Celebrity Rehab" couldn't find any evidence of addiction, not even after a full neurological check-up. But her husband says she's suffering from MS. PLUS: Police were called to "Celeb Rehab" tonight after Bai Ling went on the roof.
"Celebrity Rehab" alum dies
Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr, 44, who appeared on the VH1 reality show in 2009, was found dead today in Utah, according to TMZ. No word on how he died, but Starr was arrested last month with drugs.
Charlie Sheen ending his web show tonight
It was announced on Sheen's Twitter feed that tonight's episode of "Sheen's Korner," airing at 7 pm PT, will be Sheen's last. His topic: "Building the Perfect Torpedo." PLUS: Check out the Sheen comic book, and Sheen inks a merchandising deal.
"Celebrity Rehab" kicks out Michaele Salahi
Turns out the White House crasher didn't have an addiction.
"White Collar's" Tim DeKay "arrests" Shawn Ryan
Dressed in an FBI uniform, DeKay took "The Shield" creator into "custody" as part of a Twitter feud between Ryan and the creator of "White Collar."
Coming to 7-Eleven stores: "7-Eleven TV"
The in-store network 7-Eleven TV is expected to reach 190 million monthly viewers.
Charlie Sheen calls Jon Cryer a "turncoat," announces he's writing a "manifesto"
"Jon has not called me," Sheen said today of his former "Two and a Half Men" co-star. "He's a turncoat, a traitor, a troll. Clearly he's a troll." PLUS: Holland Taylor is the 1st "Men" cast member to speak out, calling Sheen "cordial and polite."
NBC reveals season finale dates
"The Office," "Parks and Recreation" and "Community" will each end the season with a one-hour finale.
Madchen Amick joins NBC's "S.I.L.A."
She'll play an attorney in Stephen Gaghan's drama about politics and crime in Los Angeles.
"Southland" won't end the season with a happy ending or cliffhanger
"Some things get resolved," Michael Cudlitz says of tonight's finale. "Our season finale is awesome in the vein of what we do the whole time, no car flying off the cliff and cut to black. Everyone moves forward in an emotional way."
Mike Tyson is a big fan of "Real Housewives" — and Andy Cohen
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" is his favorite, but he'd really like to make an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live."
Is there a "Summer Glau Curse"?
"Firefly," "Terminator" and "The Cape" — should Glau be stuck with a sci-fi "curse" label?
Roger Ebert's computer voice is now able to successfully tell jokes
Can a synthesized voice deliver humor? Yes it can, Ebert learned Friday at the TED conference. "If the computer can successfully tell a joke, and do the timing and delivery, as well as Henny Youngman, then that’s the voice I want," says Ebert.
Kathy Griffin: I'm dating the Old Spice Guy and we've slept together "many times"
Griffin detailed her not-fake romance with Isaiah Mustafa Monday on the Howard Stern Show, saying they've had sex "many times" (warning: Link contains more explicit words). But just hours later, Mustafa insisted last night that "I am single."
Lindsay Lohan's dad taking "Celebrity Rehab" cameras to his daughter's court hearing
Can Dina Lohan stop her ex-husband Michael from bringing the cameras? PLUS: Tareq Salahi to housesit for Michael Lohan while he's filming "Rehab."
Is "The Simpsons" becoming dated?
The Fox comedy has relied on pop-culture references for two decades that future generations may find the Springfield gang unwatchable in 20 years.
Watch Hugh Laurie's "House" spoof of Charlie Sheen
Study: TV is watched on the computer more than on TV
Stephen Colbert raises $32,500 in auction of his portrait
Watch a reality contestant shatter his wrist on a G4 game show
The most DVR'd show is "Modern Family," followed by "Grey's Anatomy"
Could Sheen be paid for "Two and a Half Men" episodes made without him?
That's what Sheen's people are claiming, pointing out that he has a "Michael J. Fox Clause" in his contract — one similar to the one that allowed Fox to continue receiving a "Spin City" paycheck even after Sheen replaced him in 2000. But Warner Bros. says Sheen's contract is no longer valid since he was fired for cause.
Rob Lowe — Sheen's high school buddy could replace him
Will Sheen go on a Conan-like tour? // Will CBS pay less for a Sheen-less "Men"?
CBS has already erased Sheen from Monday promos — what happens next?
Ex-porn star Ginger Lynn recalls Sheen, plans to sell his love letters
Tiger Blood energy drink now for sale // Roseanne: "sheen makes me look sane"
White House crasher Michaele Salahi's husband won't appear on "Celeb Rehab"
"Real Housewives" star Tareq Salahi won't join his wife on the VH1 reality show.
Chris Bosh nixes baby mama from "Basketball Wives"
The Miami Heat star protested Allison Mathis' involvement in the show, and "Wives" producers decided to opt out of negotiations, which means Royce Reed may stay on the show.
Check out the "Community" cast as "Pulp Fiction" characters
Chang as Butch, Pierce as The Gimp, Shirley as Jules.
Comedy Central to air a Greg Giraldo tribute, featuring Conan and Jon Stewart
"Give It Up For Greg Giraldo" airs March 18, also featuring Sarah Silverman, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Lewis Black and Jim Gaffigan.
After much delay, "Real Housewives of New York City" returns April 7
The NYC gals had been pushed back in favor of Miami.
"Hot in Cleveland" plots conjoined twins storyline
Will there be any sensitivity when Wendie Malick dates a pair of conjoined twins, one of whom is played by Richard Burgi?
"Big Brother 12" stars get engaged — following teary webcam apology
Rachel has agreed to marry Brendon, even though he showed his penis to another girl on the web.
Charlie Sheen: Those "yellow cockroaches" didn't have the decency to call me
"I got a text or something," Sheen tells "Access Hollywood" about hearing the news. "Here's another thing — these guys are such yellow cockroaches that they didn’t even have the decency to call me. I put 5 bill(ion) in their cheap suit pockets and another half a bil’ in what’s-his-cheese's pockets and this is the… respect I get?. It's just deplorable and they should be ashamed of themselves!"
Sheen looks terrible in his 3rd webcast, apparently filmed just before he got fired
Sheen wields machete at top of a Beverly Hills building, yelling: "I'm free at last"
Chuck Lorre hires his own lawyers in Sheen fight // Sheen's new enabler: Mark Cuban
"Law & Order: L.A." re-launching on April 11
The revamped drama will return with a 2-hour premiere.
Oprah shaking up OWN
The Oprah Winfrey Network is going to undergo a "reboot' in response to disappointing ratings.
Emily VanCamp, Nancy Travis, Mo Gaffney land pilots
"Brothers & Sisters" and "Everwood" alum VanCamp will star in ABGC's female version of "The Count of Monte Cristo," Travis joins CW's "Hart of Dixie" and Gaffney will star in "My Freakin' Family" on ABC. PLUS: "The O.C." alum Chris Carmack joins ABC's "Grace."
Michael Chabon to pit magicians and conmen vs. Hitler on HBO
The Pulitzer-winning "Wonder Boys" writer and his author wife Ayalet Waldmen are behind "Hobgoblin," about a group of conmen and magicians who try to battle Hitler during World War II.
Pilots go to Larry Wilmore, John C. McGinley and Adam Arkin
"The Daily Show's" Wilmore, who created "The Bernie Mac Show," will star in a CBS workplace comedy. McGinley and Arkin are poised for ABC's "Smothered."
Charlie Sheen fired from "Two and a Half Men"
Warner Bros. just announced that Sheen is out from his sitcom, via an 11-page letter detailing all of Sheen's problems. "After careful consideration, Warner Bros. Television has terminated Charlie Sheen's services on 'Two and a Half Men,' effective immediately," the studio said in a statement. No decision, however, has been made on the future of "Men." The news comes minutes after Sheen announced that he was searching for an intern. PLUS: Sheen responds: "This is very good news. They continue to be in breach, like so many whales…" UPDATE: Sheen to sue Chuck Lorre and Warner Bros, his attorney says.
Hank Azaria nabs "Free Agents" starring role
He'll star in the British comedy remake about PR execs, playing the role originated by "Episodes" star Stephen Mangan in the original.
Upset Lindsay Lohan writes letter to Lorne Michaels over "SNL" mockery
Lindsay wasn't happy to see Miley Cyrus play her in the opening sketch or mock her in her monologue on last week's show. PLUS: What's the story behind "SNL's" French people dancing sketch?
PETA will take on "Taking on Tyson"
Members of the animal rights group plan to picket in front of Tyson's gated home in response to the Animal Planet pigeon reality show.
Mindy Kaling: "The Office" refused to kill off Michael Scott
Death was one rejected option for Steve Carell's exit. Others include Michael disappearing and Michael going Hollywood.
"Celebrity Apprentice" has become a dumping ground for reality TV veterans
Only Lil Jon, Dionne Warwick, and David Cassidy have not appeared on any reality TV or game show. PLUS: Ratings were down 16% from last year's premiere.
"The Event's" return tonight isn't much of an event
After a three-month hiatus, producers have dramatically retooled the show in hopes of winning viewers. As the NY Times reports, "The producers in charge of 'The Event,' fully aware of their situation, have formed a plan to restart the show with the loudest, most audacious plot developments they can devise. They have even committed to giving away some of their biggest plot twists (for example, the aliens blow up the Washington Monument) in the promotions for the next batch of episodes." PLUS: Can "The Event" be the new "24"?
Is reality TV the future of politics?
"Sarah Palin's Alaska" may have spawned the "The Reality Show Rule" — a yardstick of whether a future presidential candidate is reality TV worthy and, thus, electable.
Tina Fey's "SNL" lessons: How she dealt with crazy people and nerdy Harvard boys
Fey learned many things from Lorne Michaels, including a managerial style that she applies to "30 Rock" that is the opposite of her usual "Bossy-pants mode." PLUS: Fey says, "male comedy writers piss in cups."
Why won't Sarah Palin go on "The Daily Show"?
Jon Stewart has invited her many times, but her aide says Palin has never received a formal invitation. Is she afraid of Stewart? "No way," says the aide.
ESPN launching a blog devoted to ESPN
The new site will go behind the scenes of ESPN, while also directly addressing controversies.
Country star Blake Shelton will become the 4th coach on "The Voice"
He joins Cee Lo, Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine.
"Arrested Development" — The Talk Show?
Jason Bateman and Will Arnett launch a talk show set in Denny's.
"Breakout Kings" has a big debut
The Fox reject was so impressive it beat records set last year by "The Glades."
8 shows earn "Television Academy Honors"
"Oprah," "Parenthood," "The Big C," "Friday Night Lights," "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" and "Private Practice" are being honored for their "television with a conscience."
Space Shuttle Discovery woken up by William Shatner and "Star Trek" theme
Poll names Oprah America's most admired woman
Conan hits on a "Top Model," unknowingly, after sending her boyfriend to Mardi Gras
Navy gay discharge case involves "The Vampire Diaries"
Is Simon Cowell getting fat post-"Idol"? // Nicole Scherzinger in talks for "X Factor"
Ex-"Last Comic Standing" finalist Mike DeStefano dies
The comedian, who was HIV positive, died Sunday night from a heart attack. His is the 2nd death from last season, following the passing of judge Greg Giraldo. (Watch his exit interview)
Sean Young is the latest "Celebrity Rehab" entrant
The former big-screen star, who will be joined by Steven Adler, was last seen on reality TV in "Skating with the Stars."
"Glee's" Warblers to release an album
Darren Criss and his group, which consists of the Beezlebubs from Tufts University, will release their own album in April.
Would Chuck Lorre cede control of "Two and a Half Men" to keep Sheen?
One idea being floated is to have writer/producer Don Reo, whom Charlie Sheen has a good relationship with, as showrunner as Lorre takes a backseat. PLUS: Mark Cuban's cameras are already filming Sheen, witch community is upset with Sheen's use of warlock, "The Walking Dead" wants Sheen, Sheen employs a "Tweet Master," and Sheen has surpassed 2 million followers on Twitter.
Report: Entire "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast will be back
Yes, that includes Camille Grammer.
History channel to make a taxidermy reality show — "Mounted in Alaska"
"Mounted" will go behind the scenes of a family-run taxidermy shop.
Snooki to host WWE's "Monday Night Raw"
Will she actually fight one week from tonight? PLUS: Snooki's puncher joins the army.
Is this Adrianne Palicki's new "Wonder Woman" hairdo?
Apparently she'll be sporting jet black hair with bangs.
Marcia Gay Harden joins ABC comedy
She'll play a mom in "Smothered."
Kathy Griffin responds to Sarah Palin's "50-year-old adult bully" slam
Through her publicist, Griffin said: "As a fellow reality star, Kathy would like to extend free tickets to her upcoming Broadway show to reality-star Sarah Palin and her reality-TV crew. Kathy supports all reality stars regardless of what they say about her."
Marc Anthony boards TNT's "Hawthorne" full-time
J.Lo's hubby will reprise his role as Det. Nick Renata, who appeared twice last season.
"True Blood's" Sam Trammell expecting twins
The 40-year-old Trammell is set to become a dad for the first time.
Larry King to host the Peabody Awards
The former CNN star, who has won two Peabodies, will announce the awards on May 23.
Danny Gokey and Kurt Warner to appear in a Fox TV movie
The "Idol" alum will just have four lines in "Truth Be Told," airing next month and starring Candace Cameron Bure and David James Elliott. Ex-NFL "Dancing" star Warner will also make a cameo.
"The Walking Dead" remains tight-lipped at PaleyFest
Not much new was offered on Season 2, partly because the writing staff just got to work a week ago.
ABC Family announces premiere dates, expands to 3 nights a week
"The Secret Life of the American Teenager" returns March 28, "Pretty Little Liars" June 14.
Sheen: Webcast was a "shameful trainwreck filled with blind cuddly puppys"
Looking very haggard, Charlie Sheen went live on Ustream for the 2nd night in a row on Sunday, slamming Howard Stern and other people in the media. "All I'm saying is this: I want to deliver some sh*t," he said. "I want to deliver it in a way that is f*cking in the epicenter of how I deliver things, which is perfect and truthful and radical and in your face, so far in your face it grabs your teeth and shoves it in your freaking throat. And you're like, 'oh, what a lovely little snack.'"
Web show was pointless and sad // Watch Saturday's entire 1-hour webcast
Sheen calls webcast "treasonous" // "SNL" opens with a "Winning" sketch
Enablers surround Sheen, says Tom Arnold, who tried to help
Mark Cuban: Why I'm interested in Charlie Sheen // Who is Brooke Mueller?
Gary Busey is "praying" for Sheen // Sean Penn speaks out on childhood pal Sheen
Conan O'Brien is the only late-night host Sheen is following on Twitter
"Goddess" gets Sheen's autograph tattooed on her foot
Miley Cyrus goes on "The Miley Cyrus Show" as Justin Bieber
Watch Miley's highlight as "SNL" host.
Sarah Palin slams "50-year-old adult bully" Kathy Griffin
Griffin is set to play a Palin-like character on "Glee," and on Saturday the former Alaska governor took aim at the comedienne on Fox News: "Kathy Griffin can do anything to me or say anything about me. She's a 50-year-old adult bully, a has-been comedian."
More "Idol" pre-taping?
"American Idol" is planning to tape this week's Top 13, possibly to get the sound mix right. Meanwhile, Nigel Lythgoe denies there's any manipulation denies any manipulation behind the pre-taping.
Kevin Frazier joins "The Insider" in a groundbreaking co-hosting role
The former "ET" correspondent will become the first black co-host of a syndicated newsmagazine.
Expect "Southland" to get a 4th season
The canceled NBC cop drama has produced solid ratings for TNT, and is on the verge of getting picked up for a 4th season.
"True Blood" stars tease Season 4 at PaleyFest
Will Sookie and Bill reunite as a couple? Will there be a "bite off"? Those were among the questions posed at Saturday's PaleyFest event. PLUS: Check out photos from the event.
Katie Couric does Funny or Die
Not only did the CBS newswoman do a story on Funny or Die, but she took part in a spoof for the comedy website.
Rolonda Watts arrested for DUI
The former daytime talk show host was taken into custody Saturday morning in Hollywood.
Mark Cuban: I'm talking to Charlie Sheen about his own HDNet TV show
"It would be a great show," says the billionaire. "Can't really say anything beyond that at this point." GQ goes behind the scenes of Sheen's benders and sobriety, and Sheen loses a goddess. UPDATE: She's back! — and Sheen's broadcasting live on UStream.
Winner! What is the origin of Charlie's "Sheenglish" language?
Charlie Sheen's linguistic tics include, according to Christopher Beam, 7 dimensions: English professor, self-help guru, cult leader, slam poet, sports commentator, military buff and stoner surfer philosopher. PLUS: Sheen to sell "Winning" T-shirts.
It's official: "HIMYM" renewed for 2 more seasons
"How I Met Your Mother" will live to see a Season 8, after CBS agreed to pay a reported $3.3 million an episode.
Angelica Huston joins Spielberg's "Smash" NBC musical
She'll play a theater producer in Steven Spielberg's behind-the-scenes Broadway series.
"The Real Housewives of San Francisco"?
Bravo might be seeking to add a Bay Area spinoff of its reality show, according to a Craigslist ad.
ABC casts a hunky Edgar Allen "Poe"
Actor Christopher Egan will play the title role in ABC's drama pilot. PLUS: "Outlaw's" Jesse Bradford joins "Other People's Kids," "Gilmore Girl" Liza Weil joins Shonda Rhimes' "Damage Conrol," "Damages" alum Miriam Shor joins "Good Christian Bitches" and "Star Trek's" Bruce Greenwood will star in ABC's "The River."
David Birney denies ex-wife Meredith Baxter's abuse allegations
Birney declined comment to Oprah, but he tells People Baxter's new book is "an appalling abuse of the truth" and a "kind of a fairy tale."
Check out Lifetime's "William & Kate"
Does actor Nico Evers-Swindell really look like Prince William?
Brett Butler recalls addiction saga that got her Chuck Lorre sitcom canceled
The former "Grace Under Fire" star, who's now 12 years sober and living on a farm in Georgia, hasn't been following the Charlie Sheen saga. But she can relate: "It was just getting ridiculous," she says. "It's a rarefied playing field to have your own show and everything you need. There's just something inside of me that could not get filled up on this alone."
David Arquette involved in a head-on collision
Arquette, whose wife Courteney Cox is in Hawaii filming "Cougar Town," slammed into oncoming traffic. He was rushed to the hospital, but Arquette's rep says "he's fine."
Why is Charlie Sheen's domestic violence past ignored?
Sheen's troubling history with women seems to be glossed over in all the talk about his "bad boy" antics. PLUS: Denise Richards vs. Sheen feud erupts.
Rob Lowe went to high school with Charlie Sheen, says we all had "Tiger Blood"
"I don't understand all the #TIGERSBLOOD fuss," Lowe tweeted of his fellow Santa Monica high alum. "Everyone from our era in Malibu has it." PLUS: Warner Bros. hires "big-time lawyers" for Sheen case, and Charlie Sheen says he's part Jewish.
"House" meets "Two and a Half Men" on Monday
The Fox drama is taking a TV trip , and it just so happens that Monday's episode, filmed in December, channels "Two and a Half Men."
ABC's "Good Christian Bitches" causes a predictable uproar
The title may change, but news of the ABC pilot has angered some Christians. "I find the title offensive," says a Christian publisher. "I don't think those two words should be combined."
"How did we get stuck with Piers Morgan?"
Vanity Fair's James Wolcott asks the burning question about the CNN host's sudden rise: "Many questions torment America in its dark night of the soul, questions more urgently pressing, and yet it must be asked: How did we get stuck with Piers Morgan? Who is he, why is he here, is he returnable?" PLUS: Morgan responded by linking to fat photos of the article's author.
See the "Dancing" stars with their partners
Publicity photos show two of the female celebs wearing nearly identical dresses.
Is the gritty cop drama dead?
Shows like "The Chicago Code," "Detroit 1-8-7" and "Southland" may be the last of their breed, judging by their ratings.
Becki Newton lands on CBS
The former "Ugly Betty' star will star in a family comedy after her "Love Bites" series failed to make it on NBC.
ESPN anchor says "We've been Oprah'd" after Michael Vick pulls out of another interview
Vick was supposed to appear on "First Take" this morning, but co-anchor Dana Jacobson says, "The Eagles actually pulled the interview" — which the Philadelphia Eagles deny.
Jim Caviezel joins J.J. Abrams' "Person of Interest"
"The Passion of the Christ" will play an ex-CIA agent who teams with Michael Emerson.
Mike Tyson's "Taking on Tyson" is the year's best new reality show
"'Taking on Tyson' is only a six-part series," says Lindsa Stasi, "but, in that limited time, this heartwarming, gorgeously filmed show reveals a terrifying man who has not just grown up, but grown into someone you now might want to know." PLUS: Tyson calls the show an "amazing opportunity."
Why did the busy Alec Baldwin agree to return to TCM?
The co-host of "The Essentials," which returns Saturday, says: "I think it's an odd or maybe a not-so-odd happenstance to do this program overlapping with the period where I've made the least films in my life because I’ve been doing ('30 Rock'). I think my own natural appreciation and affinity for films comes surfacing in this way now."
Texas paper company claims to be the real-life "Office"
The employees of Grand Prarie's Pollock Paper have personality traits similar to their Dunder Mifflin counterparts. PLUS: Today is Steve Carell's last day.
Each of the Top 13 "Idols" has an official Twitter, Facebook and MySpace page
"American Idol" is really going all-out with social media this year. PLUS: "Idol's" scorched-earth tactics weren't fair and inside the "Idol" Top 13 party.
Amanda Seyfried: I'll be close to my "Big Love" co-stars after "crazy" finale
"I live right next door to Jeanne Tripplehorn and very close to Ginny (Ginnifer) Goodwin," she says. "My best friend, who's the producer of the show, lives down the street," She adds: "My brother on the show (Douglas Smith) is like my brother in real life. (They) are already incorporated into my life, so I'm not that sad."
A&E's lazy "Breakout Kings" proves why it was rejected by Fox
The A&E light crime drama from the makers of "Prison Break" doesn't even bother with logic, says Matthew Gilbert. "If TV shows could be said to have personalities, then 'Breakout Kings' would be the lazy dude," he says. "While 'The Mentalist' is the clever fellow, and “Burn Notice' is the athletic guy with the tan, and 'The Closer' is the shrewd Southern belle, 'Breakout Kings' just hangs out not wanting to do any work."
Mash-ups can work on TV // "Breakout" wastes a fun premise
Will we see Jimmy Fallon as Charlie Sheen on "SNL"?
Michael Rosenbaum "had a tear in my eye at the end" of shooting "Smallville"
What do O.C. "Real Housewives" think of their Miami counterparts? // Claws are out
"Divorce Wars" coming to CNBC
This year's "Celebrity Apprentice" is the craziest cast yet
"HIMYM" poised for a 2-year renewal
Why has renewing "How I Met Your Mother" taken so long? CBS and 20th Century Fox are trying to work out how much to shell out for each episode for Seasons 7 and 8.
Jerry O'Connell "auditions" to play "Charlie" on "Two and a Half Men"
Watch his Funny or Die audition video, playing Charlie Harper. PLUS: "Tiger Blood" inspires a cocktail, and ?uestlove remixes Sheen.
Spike TV taps Taiwanese TV to create a Charlie Sheen animated special
Viral TV sensation NMA, which has been mocking Sheen, will create "Charlie Sheen's Winningest Moments" for Spike TV. PLUS: Dr. Drew to host a 1-hour VH1 Sheen special, and Heidi Fleiss says CBS made a mistake taking on Sheen.
Roger Ebert fooled by fake Charlie Sheen Twitter account
Someone has created a Charlie Sheen Twitter account (@CharIieSheen) that looks dead-on, except the "L" is substituted by an uppercase "I," which looks like a lower case "L" on Twitter. Last night, assuming it was real, Ebert retweeted the fake Twitter Sheen responding to him.
HBO to air a 15-minute "Game of Thrones" preview
The sneak peek will air on April 3, two weeks before the epic fantasy series debuts.
Cary Elwes joins "Wonder Woman"
He'll play an uncle-like/possible love interest to Adrianne Palicki's characters.
Oprah is not doing a live show from Cairo
The Egyptian media reported that Oprah accepted an invitation for her to visit, but a spokeswoman for Harpo Productions said that is simply not true.
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