June 2011

June 7, 2011

NBC plans to show every Olympic event live
Said new NBC Sports president after winning the Olympics for four more games, "We will make every event available, on one platform or another, live." PLUS: What did Fox and ESPN bid?


"Doctor Who" renewed for 14 more episodes, with Matt Smith

"Who" will be back with 13 episodes, possibly later this year, plus a Christmas episode.


Larry David is the Statute of Liberty

Check out the new "Curb Your Enthusiasm" poster.


"Futurama" recruits Stephen Hawking and Buzz Aldrin

They'll join Dan Castellaneta from "The Simpsons" in lending their voices to Season 6.5.


Keith Olbermann could make $100 million over 5 years at Current TV

Olbermann breaks his silence — though he disputes that reported salary — going into detail about how he fell out with NBC. PLUS: Olbermann gets some "Fresh Air."


Watch Triumph the Insult Comic Dog roast Anthony Weiner

In a rare TV appearance, Triumph appeared on the Guy's Choice Awards.


VH1 announces "Celebrity Rehab"-ers: Doc Gooden, Sean Young, "Survivor" Sugar

They'll join Lindsay Lohan's dad, Bai Ling, "Baywatch's" Jeremy Jackson, "Amy Fisher and the return of Steven Adler.


"The Simpsons"-inspired Duff Beer is available throughout Latin America

But why can't it be bought in the United States?


"The Voice" thriving on Twitter, adds iTunes voting

Every time a viewer buys a "Voice" song on iTunes it will count as a vote for that contestant. PLUS: Check out the new futuristic live stage.


"Community" creator delves into Season 2

Dan Harmon is explaining each episode as part of a four-part series with The Onion's AV Club.


Ken Burns' "Civil War": A deeply misleading documentary

History prof James M. Lundberg sees problems with the PBS documentary: "These are important realities to grasp about the Civil War, but addressing them head on would muddy Burns' neat story of heroism, fraternity, reunion, and freedom."

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June 7, 2011

Bentley: "The Bachelorette's" worst-ever contestant?
A true dirt bag, he was worse than Wes and Justin. PLUS: How can "The Bachelorette" survive the loss of The Masked Man and Bentley?, and Bentley will be back.


"White Collar" returns: Which side will Neal Caffrey pick?

Matt Bomer says of this season: "Something smart that I think the writers did this season was that they really remind the audience that he's a criminal. Is he stuck being the person he thinks he was born to be? Or can his relationship with Peter change his path and his life?" PLUS: Season 3 is more complex, Will Hilarie Burton kiss Neal?


Kristen Bell will be in Paris for "Le Late Late Show Avec Craig Ferguson"

She'll accompany Ferguson and Geoff the Robot.


Nicole Scherzinger: I learned about "X Factor" changes from newspaper

"I'm kind of finding out (what’s happening) along with everyone else," she said on Britain's "Graham Norton Show." "It's kind of crazy to read about it in the newspaper first."


Storage company uses "Hoarders" to promote itself

"If you watch 'Hoarders' and wonder what the big deal is.."


"Modern Family" tonight encounters "The Actor's Studio"

"In theory we had six people on stage, but only in theory," says James Lipton. "We really had 12 people."


"The Big Bang Theory": Behind the scenes of a table read

How many changes take place between the table read and the final performance?


Introducing Martha Stewart's granddaughter

Martha's daughter Alexa welcomed baby Jude via surrogate after five years of trying to become a mom. PLUS: Meet Jay Mohr & Nikki Cox's son.


"Game of Thrones" reaches a new series high

The HBO fantasy series has grown 22% since its premiere.


Bravo renews "Real Housewives of New Jersey" and moves it to Sunday

Starting this week, the Jersey housewives will move into its new Sunday slot.


Florence woman casts a spell on a megaphone-wielding Snooki

The "Jersey Shore" star continues to annoy the Italian people.


Khloe Kardashian suffers a wardrobe malfunction on Fox News

The E! star was wearing a see-through outfit during an interview.


"90210's" Annalynne McCord becomes a brunette

Will she keep her new hair color for the fall?


"Covert Affairs" is back with more summer spying fun

Season 2 saw filming take place in such locations as Paris and Puerto Rico. PLUS: Piper Perabo and Chris Gorham preview the new season.

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June 7, 2011

NBC will keep the Olympics at a cost of $4.3 billion
The Peacock beat out ESPN and Fox for the rights to the 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 Games. PLUS: NBC's victory is a sign that Comcast valued the Olympics in the post-Dick Ebersol era. UPDATE: NBC is paying $2 billion for 2014 and 2016 and $2.3 billion for 2018 and 2020.

June 7, 2011

Charlie Sheen won't compete for an Emmy
He joins "Two and a Half Men" in declining to be considered for Emmy consideration.


"Bachelorette" Ashley: I've never felt this depth of hurt and embarrassment

"After watching this episode," says Ashley Hebert, "I can't help but feel betrayed, lied to, and made a fool of. I know many people wonder why I kept him around after the warning I got."


Abed from "Community" Abed handicaps the Emmy race

The Greendale Community College student has a system: "First, eliminate the longest-running and highest-rated shows…"


Katie Couric: Donald Trump acted like a "jackass"

Couric spoke to Jay Leno about her new show and the possibility that Trump had "been abducted by aliens" the past few months.


Kathie Lee plays "wine pong" with Jimmy Fallon

It's a classy twist on beer pong.


Damon Lindelof slams January Jones on Twitter

In words he now regrets, the "Lost" co-creator blames the "Mad Men" star for "sucking at acting" in the new "X-Men" movie.


CMT turns Taylor Swift & Shania Twain into "Thelma & Louise"

The two singers on Monday shot a promo clip for the CMT Movie Awards.

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June 6, 2011

Jon Stewart goes easy on his buddy Anthony Weiner
"The Daily Show" host seemingly spent more time mocking himself on Monday than attacking his old friend Rep. Anthony Weiner, then he changed the subject and unloaded on John Edwards.


"I'm sorry," says Simon Cowell, "I'm not a monster"

Simon spoke out for the first time about the Cheryl Cole incident, saying her exit had nothing to do with her accent. "We noticed she was quieter than normal," he says. "The feeling was that she was slightly out of her comfort zone in America. The intention was to do it quietly and say to her she had an option to rejoin the UK show."


Craig Ferguson bringing his CBS show to Paris, France

"The Late Late Show" will tape episodes in Paris next week that will air in August.


Jimmy Fallon copies Stephen Colbert's "The Word"

Watch Fallon's response to Colbert doing his "Thank You Notes."


Chris Harrison defends allowing Bentley on "The Bachelorette"

"Many have wondered why he was ever allowed on the show and how he was allowed to stay as long as he did," he writes on his post-"Bachelorette" blog. "The simple answer is it was always up to Ashley."


Check out "Sesame Street" characters as surrealist monsters

Artist Kevin Eslinger offers a Tim Burton-esque take on Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Oscar, Elmo and Groucho.


Did the Mountain West Conference steal from "Doctor Who"?

The college sports conference unveiled a logo that looks a lot like "Who's" logo.


Lady Gaga has a Miss Universe past

In 2008, before she really hit the big time, Gaga performed on the Miss Universe pageant.


Report: Paris Hilton blaming Oxygen for her bad ratings

"The World According to Paris" was supposed to premiere on a different date.

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June 6, 2011

Josh Duhamel agrees to a farewell "All My Children" cameo
He'll reprise the role of con artist Leo du Pres in an episode airing in August, one month before "AMC" signs off for good.


AMC working on a reality show about Kevin Smith's comic store

Will The Secret Stash air with "The Walking Dead"?


Katie Couric's talk show won't exactly be about the news

"We want it to be topical," she says. "It's not a news show per se but we're going to talk about the news. If Osama bin Laden is killed, we’ll talk about the training of the Navy SEALs. If there's a story about cyberbullying, we'll explain that in more detail. We want to range from serious stories to light stories and fun stories. It will reflect my interests, which hopefully will be the viewers' interests as well."


Howard Stern's writer asks Anthony Weiner: "Were you fully erect?"

That was "Howard Stern Show" head writer Benjy Bronk who asked the "erect" question at today's Weiner confessional press conference, carried live by cable news. This isn't the first time Bronk has crashed the news — he once interrupted a news report to shout, "Vote Sanjaya." PLUS: How will Jon Stewart cover his pal's admission?


"Teen Wolf" has a "so-so" debut after the MTV Movie Awards

About 2.2 million watched the premiere of the movie remake.

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June 6, 2011

Can Katie Couric succeed at talk show-hosting and become the next Oprah?
Ironically, Couric may be seen as too much of a news person to any kind of daytime talk-show connection.


Patrick Dempsey: "It seems like" my last season on "Grey's Anatomy"

Dempsey answered the burning question at last night's MTV Movie Awards, saying "I don’t know. It’s not in my hands, quite honestly, and it’s really too early to talk about."


Trevor Donovan out at "90210"

He'll depart this fall after five guest-starring episodes. "I look back on getting this real-life story line as a blessing," Donovan says in a statement.


Is "General Hospital" facing cancelation?

ABC says it supports the soap, which saw its timeslot go to Katie Couric, but the network can't say for sure if "GH" has a future 15 months from now.


Taiwanese TV animators slam Conan O'Brien
"He's become just another tired brand," says NMA, the famous Taiwanese animation company. "His new show is simply not that funny." PLUS: Conan tweets a photo of his sock.


"The Voice" coaches to sing Queen

Tuesday's episode will feature Christina, Cee Lo, Blake and Adam performing "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions."


Microsoft's Xbox 360 to begin offering live TV and voice control

Few details were released, but Microsoft's Live TV will allow users to watch domestic and international channels.


Watch Nicole Scherzinger in action as a UK "X Factor" judge

The Cheryl Cole replacement judge had a lot of chemistry with Simon Cowell filling in last year for Dannii Minogue.


Does "The Killing" have the best portrayal of grief?

Refusing to sanitize the grieving process, like most TV shows, may have infuriated "The Killing's" viewers.


"MasterChef" returns with more arrogant contestants

"The standard was so much more arrogant than ever before," says Gordon Ramsay. "They come in with all the bravado, and feathers up … and ready to roll."


"The Golden Girls" and "Gilligan's Island" inspire murder mysteries

Several dinner dinner theater companies have transformed sitcom favorites into murder mysteries where the characters of such shows as "The Brady Bunch" and "Golden Girls" are killed off. But are the plays infringing on any copyrights?


Marc Anthony gets a "Hawthorne" promotion

In addition to playing a detective on the TNT series, he'll be the show's "executive music producer."


Filmmakers love doing TV

From Martin Scorsese to Gus Van Sant, "The line between film and television directors has really almost eroded," says HBO boss Michael Lombardo.


"Idol" stars Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina sign record deals

Both will make albums for Mercury Nashville/ 19 Recordings/ Interscope records.


Marv Albert joins CBS to call NFL games

The former NBC star will replace Gus Johnson while continuing to work on TNT's NBA games.

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MONDAY ODDS & ENDS

June 6, 2011

Judge blocks the release of alleged J.Lo sex tape

Will "Parks and Rec" pursue Oprah for Ron Swanson's 1st wife "Tammy 1"?

"Thank you for being a friend": "Golden Girls" theme song writer Andrew Gold dies

Another "Jersey Shore" injury: JWoww's wrist bandaged up

Jon Stewart is beating Fox News // Hustler unveils Fox News porno

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June 6, 2011

ABC announces Katie Couric deal
Former NBC honcho Jeff Zucker will reunite with Couric, producing her nationally syndicated talk show, which debuts in September 2012. As part of the deal, Couric will also contribute to all ABC News programs. PLUS: Couric's 3 pm timeslot bumps "General Hospital."

June 6, 2011

It's official: Cheryl Cole out at "The X Factor," replaced by Nicole Scherzinger
Fox and Simon Cowell broke their silence and made the announcement official this morning.


"Modern Family" leads nominations for the 1st Critics' Choice TV Awards

"Game of Thrones," "Fringe" and "The Walking Dead" were among the nominees for best drama series, while nearly the entire adult "Modern Family" cast — except Jesse Tyler Ferguson — earned nominations in the best supporting categories. PLUS: How do the nominees compare to the Emmys?


Jim Parsons paying a visit to "iCarly"

"The Big Bang Theory" star will play a psychiatric patient who thinks he's from the future.


Snoop Dogg wants Jay-Z for his hip-hop "Idol"

E! and MTV are reportedly interested in Snoop's rap version of "American Idol."


Mila Kunis grabs Justin Timberlake's crotch at MTV Movie Awards

That came after he groped her breasts. PLUS: MTV puts Gary Busey in a hamster's cage.


Watch the first 6 minutes of the "True Blood" Season 4 premiere

HBO is offering a sneak peek on YouTube.


"Texas Women" coming to CMT

The "Real Housewives"-like reality show will feature women from Texas who actually work — in rodeo and country music.


Jimmy Fallon is a New York Times bestseller

His "Thank You Notes" had landed No. 2 on the "Paperback Nonfiction" list.


Spike TV honors Jennifer Aniston for her "Decade of Hotness"

Check out more photos from this weekend's "Guy's Choice Awards."


"GMA" newsreader dating the meteorologist from rival "The Early Show"

Josh Elliott and Marysol Castro are said to be an item, as she's going through a divorce.

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June 5, 2011

Why Katie Couric rejected NBC for ABC
Despite being presented in February with a "Come home to NBC" video, Couric turned down NBC because her "excessive demands" couldn't be met, including the freeing up of the 4 p.m. timeslot. ABC, meanwhile, not only offered her a syndicated talk show but a presence on ABC News.


Cheryl Cole: An "X Factor" PR stunt?

Her exit and apparent return seem reminiscent of many of the publicity stunts Simon Cowell pulled on the British "X Factor." PLUS: Simon denies this is a publicity stunt through his publicist. UPDATE: Cole out again?


"Idol's" Paul McDonald gets engaged to Nikki Reed

The couple only met a few months ago, but he's been writing many songs in her honor.


Robert Pattinson drops an MTV Movie Awards F-bomb

A clearly drunk Pattinson said the offending word while paying tribute to Reese Witherspoon. PLUS: Did Reese diss Blake Lively?


ESPN and Fox promise no more tape delay in their Olympic bids

Both networks think it's a mistake to delay Olympic coverage in certain time zones, as NBC has done.


Demi Moore to become a CNN host for a night

She's working on report of "Nepal's Stolen Children" for the cable news network.


Listen to Ashton Kutcher practice singing the "Two and a Half Men" theme

He posted a "2.5 rehearsal" Sunday on Twitter.


Did Jason Sudeikis admit to being January Jones' baby daddy?

"I may be a dad soon," he said while hosting the MTV Movie Awards.


Piers Morgan expecting a child with his new wife

This will be the "Got Talent" and CNN star's 4th child. He has four boys with his first wife.


Oops! Fox News mistakes Tina Fey for Sarah Palin

Palin, a Fox News employee, was represented on screen with a photo of Fey from "SNL."


"16 and Pregnant" star busted for drugs

Police found Season 1's Whitney Purvis with marijuana and meth.

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June 4, 2011

Report: Cheryl Cole invited back to "The X Factor"
Under intense criticism, Fox and Simon Cowell have invited the British singer back to "The X Factor," according to The Daily Mirror, which reports: "Sources close to Cheryl confirmed that there were talks between the two sides, but added that any deal for a return to the US was a long way off. They also suggested that the offer could be a ploy from Fox and (Simon Cowell's company) Syco to gain the upper hand in any legal negotiations over Cheryl’s entitlement to a £1.2 million possible pay off." UPDATE: It's all about $1.5 million. PLUS: Did Derek Hough dump Cole?

June 3, 2011

MTV orders "Jersey Shore" Season 5, announces Season 4 premiere date
The Florence-set season of "Jersey Shore" debuts Aug. 4.


James Arness: An appreciation

Like his brother Peter Graves, Arness, says Robert Lloyd, "projected an air of inborn authority. Matt Dillon was not so much the subject of 'Gunsmoke' as the solid rock against which lesser mortals — flawed, broken, bad, searching — swirled and crashed or clung, a bulwark of reassurance and capability and rectitude, a law not unto himself, but, as it were, a self unto the law. Although 'Gunsmoke' was conceived as a thoughtful, adult drama, Arness' Dillon was also close kin to child-friendly cowboys such as Roy Rogers and Gene Autry, good-humored heroes whose unassailable purity of heart was taken as read." PLUS: Arness was TV's greatest Western lawman, and read his farwell note.


Expect Blake Lively to mock her nude photo scandal at MTV Movie Awards

According to Celebuzz, the "Gossip Girl" star is planning a comedy bit to mock her alleged naked pics.


Ryan Seacrest named Twitter's most creative person, beating Conan O'Brien

Seacrest ranked No. 1 on Fast Company's list, Conan was No. 3.


Steve Harvey moves "Family Feud" to his hometown of Atlanta

The game show, which used to tape in Orlando, will now be filmed at Harvey's Green Screen Studios in Georgia.


Jason Sudeikis' uncle is George Wendt

The "SNL" star credits his uncle George from "Cheers" with helping ease his parents' worries about him entering showbiz.


"The X Factor" plans to bill Cheryl Cole as a "guest judge"

Producers can't edit her out of the two auditions she participated in, so she'll be called a "guest."


Judge allows Dish to offer Starz for free, despite Disney's objection

An injunction to stop the practice was denied.


"Top Chef: All-Star" alum to pen a cookbook

Antonia Lofaso is set to publish "The Busy Mom's Cookbook."


"Treme" has become a show about foodies

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who now writes for the HBO series, describes "Treme's" increased focus on food as "inside baseball for foodies."


William Shatner tells grads at his alma mater to make an ass out of themselves

"Don't be afraid of making an ass of yourself," he told graduating seniors at McGill University in Canada. "I do it all the time and look what I got."


"Sonny with a Chance's" show-within-a-show takes center stage on Sunday

"So Random!" is subbing for "Sonny" following Demi Lovato's rehab stint.


Check out "Terra Nova's" movie theater promo

The one-minute trailer started being shown today in movie theaters.


Bristol Palin's new reality show expects to film in Alaska

"Yeah, I think we're going to make a trip up there," says co-star Kyle Massey, who adds that Bristol's son Tripp will also appear on the Bio reality show.


Watch Sookie get bit in the latest "True Blood" promo

This trailer is set to debut during the MTV Movie Awards.

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June 3, 2011

Warner Bros. finally takes down its giant Charlie Sheen poster
A poster for "Two and a Half Men" outside the Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank was replaced today with a poster featuring just the logo. PLUS: "Men" writers may keep Charlie Harper in Paris.


Kid Rock to Comedy Central: I won't participate in roast unless it's in Detroit

"I'm not going to L.A. to get teased," he says. "If they come to Detroit, the roast will be on. If they don't, no deal."


Meet Don Draper — a 55-year-old software developer from Georgia

Don L. Draper, who owns DonDraper.com, is often mistaken for his "Mad Men" counterpart. "Obviously I meet people on a weekly basis, and when I tell them my name, they go, 'Oh, yeah, like the guy on the T.V. show!'" says the other Don Draper.


Jason Sudeikis is having trouble whittling down 4,000 "Twilight" jokes

The MTV Movie Awards host didn't exactly immerse himself in "Twilight" for Sunday's hosting gig, but he says, "I'm quite familiar with it." PLUS: Sudeikis recalls trash-talking Justin Bieber.


Report: Cheryl Cole now has to battle to get paid for "The X Factor"

Fremantle reportedly is trying to avoid paying Cole. That's why she hasn't been technically fired.


Watch Maksim Chmerkovskiy as "The Bachelor" of Ukraine

According to his rep, "Maks did not propose. He gave her a promise ring – it did not work out. He's currently single."


"The Wire" stars got to visit the Oval Office, without Obama present

Before a justice department event this week, Wendell Pierce, Sonja Sohn and Jim True-Frost got a tour of the White House and Obama's office. Unfortunately, the president was too busy to meet with them.


Jay Leno remains the No. 1 late-night host, but Jon Stewart is No. 1 in 18-49 demo

Meanwhile, "Nightline" was the No. 1 late-night show in total viewers.


"Smallville's" Erica Durance lands on Canadian TV

She'll star in the CTV medical drama "Saving Hope." But will it ever air in the U.S.?


"The Glades" returns with a lackluster season premiere

Season 2 kicks off with a listless episode, but the 2nd episode is much, much better.

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June 3, 2011

Chris Harrison: We didn't cast Bentley as a "Bachelorette" ratings ploy
"We didn't put this guy in there to draw out drama," insists "The Bachelor" host. People give us too much credit. This doesn't turn out to be a good thing for us or Ashley. We almost had to shut down production. If it was two or three weeks later, we probably wouldn't have finished." PLUS: Creator Mike Fleiss says Monday's episode is "one of the most shocking episodes–EVER!!!!!" and that "we cast Bentley before we knew he was such a d-bag."


"Glee" vs. "Friday Night Lights"

Why did one high school show fail, while the other found massive success? As Heather Havrilesky points out, "Friday Night Lights" is a show about losing, the agony of defeat. "Glee," meanwhile," is about winning, about being the star. "FNL" is about teamwork, "Glee" is about the individual.


Jimmy Kimmel puts on a dress for his Emmy campaign ad

Like Pee-wee Herman, Kimmel's ad is inspired by Melissa Leo. PLUS: Jimmy Kimmel unveils an "Oprah Voice app."


Check out "Doctor Who," anime-style

Watch a 12-minute "Doctor Who"-inspired anime made by a fan.


NBC hires "Cash Cab" host to helm a new trivia game show

Ben Bailey will host "Who's Still Standing?"


Japan gets its own "SNL"

"Saturday Night Live JPN" is the 3rd foreign version of "SNL," following the "SNLs" in Italy and Spain.


"Party Down" cast to reunite on "Children's Hospital"

An episode titled "Party Down" will feature Lizzy Caplan, Martin Starr and Ryan Hansen, plus regulars Ken Marino and Megan Mullally. PLUS: Rob Corddry on the return of "Children's Hospital."


Ashley Underwood felt sick after losing 20 pounds on "Survivor"

The 5-foot-8 Ashley says: "I was really sick when I got home—I was in the hospital because I had a parasite. I couldn't put the weight back on right away, because I couldn't hold food down."


HBO greenlights a WWI miniseries

"Parade's End," a five-parter in partnership with the BBC, tells the story of a love triangle set amidst  World War I.


Watch a glimpse of "Luther's" return

The Idris Elba drama will be back on BBC America with two two-hour movies.


"Days of Our Lives" dumps Louise Sorel

Vivian Alamain will end her run later this year.


"Teen Wolf": MTV's missed opportunity

The remake of the Michael J. Fox movie, while not terrible, lacks any originality. But it could've had so much potential, says James Poniewozik. As he explains, "Considering the chance to fiddle with the original story and the relatively untapped field of TV werewolves, 'Teen Wolf' feels like a missed opportunity to put the channel's original stamp on a popular genre. It feels a little sad to see MTV for once chasing a popular youth trend here and seeming a few pawprints behind."
Bland from the get-go // Tyler Posey is like "Kyle XY"
"Wolf" inspired by "Buffy" and "The Lost Boys"

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June 3, 2011

"Gunsmoke's" James Arness dies at 88
Arness became one of TV's most enduring figures, playing Marshal Matt Dillon in the 1950s, '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s. PLUS: Watch an Emmy TV Legends interview with Arness.

June 3, 2011

"Ice Road Truckers" star arrested for allegedly beating his wife
Police say Gregory Boadwine, 28, grabbed his wife by the throat and shoved her into a door in front of their 9-year-old son.


"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" cast to reunite at Spike TV's "Guys Choice" Awards

Phoebe Cates and Jennifer Jason Leigh won't attend, but Sean Penn, Judge Reinhold, Robert Romanus, Brian Backer and Forest Whitaker will show up at the ceremony, which also honors Keith Richards.


Watch a preview of "Modern Family" on "Inside the Actor's Studio"

All the adults sit down with James Lipton on an episode airing Tuesday.


"House" boss had planned for Lisa Edelstein to return next year

"I was really disappointed. I am still reeling from it," says David Shore, who would have given Cuddy more closure had he known it was her final episode. PLUS: Shore says House wasn't trying to kill.


Anderson Cooper's daytime talk show launches AndersonCooper.com

The CNN host will debut "Anderson" on Sept. 12.


Jon Stewart feeling conflicted over his "friend" Anthony Weiner

They lived together for a summer after graduating from college, now "The Daily Show" host has to make fun of his congressman pal over the crotch shot Twitter scandal.


Lifetime movie brings Anne Heche and her "Men in Trees" boyfriend back to TV

"Girl Fight" will be the real-life couple's first TV appearance together since the ABC dramedy was canceled in 2008.


Shaquille O'Neal: "SportsCenter" bound?

The retiring NBA star hinted he may be headed to ESPN.


HBO2 will re-air its Jack Kevorkian movie in wake of his death

"You Don't Know Jack debuted last year starring Al Pacino as the suicide doctor. Watch the trailer.


Mario Lopez ordered to cease construction on his mansion

The "Extra" host is accused of violating city code.


Few watch "Love Bites"

The long-delayed NBC series premiered last night to just 2.5 million viewers.


Bakery owner sues Food Network over "Tough Cookies" baking reality show

The owner of NYC bakery shop "One Tough Cookie" fears the show will confuse her customers.

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June 2, 2011

Heidi Klum will get naked to promote "Project Runway"
The Lifetime ad campaign for Season 9 will feature a naked Klum.


Will Joe Rogan return as "Fear Factor" host?

An Endemol exec says Rogan is "very high on the list."


Pee-wee Herman's Emmy campaign pays homage to Melissa Leo

Check him out in faux fur, just like Leo's "rogue" Oscar ad.


Watch Jimmy Fallon sing as a Universal Studios tour host

"Have a tram-tastic day…."


Paris Hilton disappoints with her Oxygen ratings

Just 409,000 watched the premiere of "The World According to Paris."


DirecTV won't charge NFL subscribers until the work stoppage ends

NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers won't pay unless players play.

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June 2, 2011

Michael Cera to lend his voice to "The Simpsons"
He'll play a potential love interest for Lisa.


Should Jane Lynch as Emmy host ditch Sue and reunite with Charlie Sheen?

Sue Sylvester will probably be featured prominently when Lynch hosts the Emmys. But why not have a "Two and a Half Men" reunion with Lynch as Sheen's shrink? Or a reunion with "40-Year-Old Virgin" co-star Steve Carell? PLUS: "Glee" casting for an "Adele meets Susan Boyle" character, and Ryan Murphy buys Charlize Theron's Malibu beach house.

 

MTV publishing "Teen Wolf" comic book online
A new chapter will be released each week.


Justin Bieber's trainer joins "The Biggest Loser"

Personal trainer Dolvett Quince is also well-known for his work with Janet Jackson.


Check out a collection of 9,000 TV logos from around the world

9,000 logos all in one place.


Camille Grammer seeking primary custody of her and Kelsey's' kids

The "Real Housewives" star says in court filings that Kelsey's filings were "done in order to create a false impression to the media and to wrongfully disparage" her.


See Tina Fey, animated

A new "30 Rock" "Jack Donaghy Executive Superhero" short also features an appearance by cartoon Al Roker.


Paris Hilton: Reality hypocrite?

"The World According to Paris" debuted last night with Paris denouncing her sex tape — in the same episode that Oxygen cameras filmed her taking a nude bubble bath.


"Franklin & Bash" has a so-so debut

About 2.75 million tuned in to the Mark-Paul Gosselaar drama.


Donald Trump shows off his new "Trump" Boeing 757 plane

The gaudy jet was purchased from Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen for $100 million.


Watch the "Jersey Shore" girls in action in Florence

Paparazzi was with the MTV stars as they dined and danced at a Florence nightclub.


Sofia Vergara's real son graduates from high school

Vergara gave birth to Manolo when she was 20 years old.

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June 2, 2011

Reggie Bush, Kim Kardashian's ex, is filming CBS' reality show "Same Name"
The New Orleans Saints running back is trading places with an Illinois construction worker also named Reggie Bush.


Check out "The Bachelorete's" Masked Man — without the mask

Friends of Jeff Medolla say he is "the most normal guy." PLUS: Why are "Bachelorette" entrepreneurs like The Masked Man so odd?, and the mask is made up of recyclable materials.


NBC confirms "Fear Factor's" return

The relaunched "Fear Factor" will be "even bigger," says NBC's reality chief, who was prompted to reboot the reality show after its reruns scored big numbers on NBC Universal cable channel Chiller.


Fox formally announces Jane Lynch as Emmy host:

"I'm looking forward to singing, dancing and sporting my finest tracksuit," Lynch said in a statement. Emmy Awards producer Mark Burnett adds: "Jane was my first – and only – choice as the host for this year’s Primetime Emmys."


NBC adds 2 extra live episodes of "The Voice" for its last two weeks

The season finale has been set for June 29.


Simon Cowell denies fixing "Britain's Got Talent" for a 12-year-old boy

An anonymous blogger has claimed that Cowell already has a management deal with 12-year-old signer Ronan Parke, who recently auditioned on "Britain's Got Talent."


Simon makes a veiled joke bout Cheryl Cole's axing on "Britain's Got Talent"

Cowell made a quip (watch here) about replacing a "Britain's Got Talent" co-host that drew boos from the audience. PLUS: Simon reportedly offered to double Cole's salary if she returned to UK "X Factor," and "X Factor" online auditions start today.


"Rescue Me" moving to Wednesdays

FX has changed the final season premiere date from July 12 to Wednesday July 13.

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