July 2011

July 19, 2011

BBC cuts gay "Torchwood" scene that aired in America
The raunchy shown on Starz was too racy for BBC bosses, who feared a viewer backlash.


MTV releases full "Jersey Shore" in Italy trailer

"I'm going back to the Motherland," says The Situation. PLUS: "Jersey" girls visit "Nail Files."


Matthew Perry re-emerges at Washington D.C. rally

Two months after going back to rehab, Perry joined Martin Sheen this morning in pushing Congress to support Drug Court funding.


Report: Marc Anthony was "very controlling" of Jennifer Lopez on the "Idol" set

Anthony, according to Page Six, would show up at "Idol" and make demands on their behalf.


"Two and a Half Men" stars get naked for promo

"All will be revealed…09.19.11."


"SVU" ripping Arnold Schwarzenegger from the headlines

The ex-governor's love child scandal has inspired a future "Law & Order" episode.


15-year-old boy dies after being hit by car carrying Lamar Odom

The E! star was in the back of a chauffeur-driven car in NYC when it struck a pedestrian.


"Bachelor Pad" will kick off with a whopping 3-hour premiere

An insider tells EW, "It's like the 'Schindler's List' of the Bachelor franchise."


Betty White declines Marine's invite

She's too busy with "Hot in Cleveland" to attend the Marine Corps ball.


Check out Rob Lowe and "wife" Kaley Cuoco

In "The Drew Peterson Story."


Al Sharpton may get his own MSNBC show

The New York-based activist recently has been filling in at the 6 o'clock hour, which he may take over permanently.


"Breaking Bad's" Aaron Paul to Jimmy Kimmel: I used to crash your show every night

"I would just drink your booze," Paul admits of crashing "Jimmy Kimmel Live" when it first launched in 2003. PLUS: Bryan Cranston shares "blue meth" with Conan.


Ken Jeong photobombs Kate Upton

Check out the "Community" star's GQ photo shoot with the Sports Illustrated swimsuit beauty.


Wendy Williams' talk show is going on tour

"The Wendy Williams Show" will visit such cities as Austin and San Diego.


Ron Swanson "endorses" supermarket bacon

A drawing of the "Parks and Rec" star surfaced recently in a supermarket.


"Entourage's" Constance Zimmer jumps to "Royal Pains"

She'll play Mark Feuerstein's new love interest.

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July 18, 2011

Helen Mirren replaces Bette Midler in HBO's Phil Spector movie
She'll star opposite Al Pacino in the movie about Spector's life.


David Letterman's mom turns 90

Born on July 18, 1921, Dorothy Mengering celebrated her birthday on "The Late Show" with the "Top Ten Pieces of Wisdom from Dave's Mom."


Steve Carell approves of James Spader on "The Office"

"I think it's an excellent choice," he says. "I think it’s great and he will infuse all this new energy into the show."


"HIMYM" still planning to end with Season 8

"All of our contracts are up after 8, so we're preparing for that to possibly be the end," says co-creator Craig Thomas. "As long as we know that a year from now, that's fine. But if we don't, then that's a problem!"


"Teen Mom" star: I'm going to appear on "Charlie's Angels"

Will Farrah Abraham be an extra or did she nab an actual role on the ABC series?


Bravo not happy with "The Real Housewives of the Bible"

The producer of the straight-to-DVD series may soon hear from Bravo's lawyers.


A&E promotes "Billy the Exterminator" with roaches

Grossest ad ever?


"Blue Bloods" hires a mayor from "Dexter"

David Ramsey will play newly elected Mayor Carter Poole.

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July 18, 2011

FX picks up "Glee" team's "American Horror Story"
The series from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and starring Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton and Jessica Lange should premier in October, possibly around Halloween.


Check out the Obamas watching TV

The White House yesterday posted a photo of the first family watching the U.S. Women's Soccer cup finals, with a table full of snacks.


Comic-Com's "South Park" Fan Experience: What's on tap

Fesides Cheesy Poofs, there will be karaoke, a life-size replica of South Park Avenue, a museum of "South Park" artwork and the gown Matt Stone wore to the Oscars.


Andrew Dice Clay: I'm hoping "Entourage" revives my career

The 53-year-old filthy standup comic calls "Entourage" creator Doug Ellin "my Quentin Tarantino," in hopes that Ellin will do to him what Tarantino did to John Travolta in "Pulp Fiction." PLUS: A quickie oral history of "Entourage."


"Breaking Bad" creator still insists on ending after Season 5

The AMC series' integrity will be honored if the show ends next year, says Vince Gilligan, who has changed his mind about ending the series. "This was never intended to be an open-ended show," he says. "As creators of the show, we have to see it through to the end, to finish what we started."
"Breaking" returns to its best ratings // Drawn out yet horrifying
Did Denny's pay for "Breaking Bad" product placement?
"Box Cutter" was an example of how strong writing doesn't require much dialogue
One of the most manipulative "Breaking Bad" episodes

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MONDAY ODDS & ENDS

July 18, 2011

Jason Alexander follows Jerry Seinfeld on Twitter, but Seinfeld doesn't follow Alexander

Maksim Chmerkovskiy wants women's soccer star Hope Solo as his "Dancing" partner

Did "iCarly" spoof "The Wire"?

"Glee" stars are tired of being hit with real slushies

The lessons of "Friday Night Lights"

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July 18, 2011

It's official: Charlie Sheen shopping an "Anger Management" sitcom
Sheen is teaming with Lionsgate on the new sitcom, though a network home wasn't revealed. "I chose 'Anger Management' because," says Sheen, "while it might be a big stretch for me to play a guy with serious anger management issues, I think it is a great concept. It also provides me with real ownership in the series, a certain amount of creative control and the chance to be back in business with one of my favorite movie producers of all time, Joe Roth."


Michelle Obama will visit "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"

The first lady will use the appearance to help homeless veterans.


Ricky Gervais is  working on "Afterlife" with former "Dexter" boss

Gervais will make a cameo in the series about an atheist who dies and goes to heaven. PLUS: Gervais wants Charlie Sheen to accept his Emmy.


Giancarlo Esposito joins ABC's "Once Upon a Time"

He'll recur on the ABC drama as he continues on "Breaking Bad."


U.S. Women's Soccer team members to visit Letterman

Hope Solo and Abby Wambach will appear on Tuesday's "Late Show." PLUS: Women's World Cup beats World Series in the ratings.


"Breaking Bad" creator: We wanted to make a "real meal" out of that scene

"There's a difference between drawing something out and padding it to the point of being boring, of stretching to the breaking point but not actually breaking," says Vince Gilligan.


CNN and HLN will begin live-streaming on the Web

Both cable networks can be watched online 24/7 starting today.


Donald Trump reveals his new granddaughter's "exotic" name

Ivanka Trump's little girl was named Arabella Rose.


VH1 renews "Single Ladies"

Season 2 is set for next season.


Poll: "Jersey Shore" doesn't damage New Jersey's national reputation

A new poll found no difference between those who have seen the MTV show and those who haven't.


Clay Aiken helps Tori Spelling with her "Hoarders" problem

Check out their Funny or Die video.


Ex-"Bachelorette" Jillian Harris to star in "Canada's Handyman Challenge"

Harris will continue on "Extreme Makeover" as she lends a hand to the HGTV reality show.

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July 17, 2011

AMC offers 1st look at "The Walking Dead's" return
Here's a minute from Season 2.


Ivanka Trump welcomes a daughter

The "Celebrity Apprentice" star and her New York Observer owner hubby Jared Kushner welcomed a daughter on Sunday.


B.D. Wong: I'm done with "SVU"

"I am jumping to 'Awake'!" he says. "It's awesome."


Canadian "Cash Cab" driver hits, kills pedestrian

Filming had just finished last night when a 61-year-old man was hit and killed.


Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony's split won't affect their reality show

They are both said to be committed to "¡Q'viva! The Chosen."


Jane Fonda accuses QVC of canceling her over protests from viewers

Is her "Hanoi Jane" image still an issue four decades later? QVC responds.


"Deadliest Catch" captain attacks a cameraman

Watch Keith Colburn lose his temper, which will be shown Tuesday.


"Sons of Anarchy" creator didn't expect Emmy noms, apologizes to wife Katey Sagal

Despite his Twitter rant Thursday, Kurt Sutter says "I was not expecting any nominations this year. Even for Katey."


Lamar Odom in car that hits pedestrian and a motorcyclist

The E! "Khloe & Lamar" star was riding in the back seat of a chauffeur-driven car and was "shaken up" after the accident.


Betty White gets asked out by a Marine, too

A Marine Rapper.


ESPYs had its lowest ratings in more than a decade

Hosted by Seth Meyers for the 2nd year in a row, ratings fell 24% from last year.


Howie Mandel working on a "Celebrity Stand-Up" reality show

The "Got Talent" judge will adapt the Danish reality show for the United States.


"Pan Am" gets a new star

Actor Mike Vogel will play a pilot, replacing Jonah Lotan, who played a pilot in the pilot.


Check out "Wonder Woman" TV show storyboards

What could have been…


Watch a preview of "Hef's Runaway Bride"

The Lifetime special airs Tuesday on Lifetime.

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July 15, 2011

"Friday Night Lights" goes out with an emotional farewell
"Watching the final episode," says Ken Tucker, "I came once again to the conclusion that this was the best portrait of a marriage I’ve ever seen on television. The way Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton choreographed their squabbles, their intimate moments, their partnership as parents — they and the writers helped to elevate ordinary lives to the grand status at which we all know they, and we, live. I also came to believe more firmly than ever that Tim Riggins was the great lost soul of the series, the character who carried so much emotional weight so lightly, so well."
Everybody was brought full circle // As lovely an ending as a fan can hope for
"FNL" readied us for goodbyes by pulling back the camera
Finale was "emotional murder" // It did right by everyone


"Men of a Certain Age" boss: I thought we had a shot at renewal

Co-creator Mike Royce says of Ray Romano's reaction: "He comes pre-depressed, you know. For him, this falls right off his shoulders. But he's obviously very disappointed. He kind of thought, 'Yes, it's 51-49, but I think we're coming back.'"


Jane Lynch defends "Glee's" decision to graduate 3 of its stars

Ryan Murphy, she says, "rarely makes bad calls."


Idina Menzel will return to "Glee" for half the season

She'll reprise her role as Rachel Berry's mom for 10 to 12 episodes.


Dianna Agron wears her "Glee" season finale outfit in real-life

Agron was captured Friday wearing the same dress Quinn Fabray wore in New York.


"Game of Thrones" gets the Lego treatment

Check out the cast as Lego minifigures.


"Fringe" teases the season premiere

With a big old question mark.


Play "Breaking Bad" Bingo

"Jesse screws something up…" PLUS: Jay Leno exposes Bryan Cranston's "Airwolf" past from 1986.

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July 15, 2011

Jerry Seinfeld joins Twitter
In May, Seinfeld insisted he'll never join Twitter ("That's stand-up with a net.") Today he began tweeting @SeinTime. Says his rep: "It's really Jerry. The day we’ve all been waiting for." Says his wife: "Finally!"


"The Sopranos'" Drea de Matteo to play a "Californication" stripper

She'll appear in one episode, while "Greek's" Scott Michael Foster will recur throughout next season.


Coming up: A "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" divorce

Taylor Armstrong plans to file papers by the end of the day.


"Grey's Anatomy's" season premiere will be called "Free Falling"

Shonda Rhimes just tweeted a pic of the script. PLUS: "Grey's" podcasts axed.


Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo are husband and wife

The couple got married this evening in a small ceremony on a tropical island.


Sue Sylvester campaigns against "Glee: The 3D Concert Movie"

It's just another one of "Hollywood's attempts at double taxation," she says.

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July 15, 2011

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony split
J.Lo and her hubby, who are currently working together on a music reality show, are ending their seven-year marriage. "We have decided to end our marriage," they tell People in a joint statement. "This was a very difficult decision. We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters."

July 15, 2011

TNT cancels "Men of a Certain Age"
After two seasons, TNT is pulling the plug on the critically loved but ratings-challenged series.


Stephen Colbert takes credit for Jimmy Fallon's Emmy nomination

"May the best Stephen Colbert win."


Check out the "Rescue Me" items submitted to the Smithsonian

Donated items include Tommy Gavin's uniform.


"Dexter" releases a "hallelujah promo

"Thank God."


To do "X Factor," Simon rejected NBC's $250M offer to judge "Got Talent"

After NBC's Jeff Zucker offered Simon Cowell the $250 million to be a judge on his own talent show, Fox swooped in and agreed to let Simon leave "Idol" and launch "The X Factor" on its network. Now, Simon says, "This (show) better bloody work or I am in huge trouble, especially since each episode will cost $2.5 million to $3.5 million. PLUS: L.A. Reid joined "X Factor out of jealousy, how Simon came up with "X Factor" promo and behind the scenes of the promo shoot.


Neil Patrick Harris: Workaholic?

Directing, acting, hosting, narrating, judging reality shows and performing magic — the "How I Met Your Mother" star describes his busy life as that of a "a vaudevillian plate spinner."


Ryan Seacrest names his charity venture "The Voice"

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation this morning launched "The Voice," Seacrest's 2nd closed-circuit media center, at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.


"Friday Night Lights" exits — as one of the decade's most successful shows

"FNL" always seemed like a pity party with the ax always hovering over its head. But, says Matthew Gilbert, "I think it has actually been triumphant, when you step back and look at the facts. Five seasons – five consistently excellent seasons – is absolutely nothing to feel less-than about. It’s a remarkable run – 'Six Feet Under' lasted five seasons as well – and perhaps the perfect length for a drama. Too ('House') many ('Law & Order') dramas ('Nip/Tuck') live on TV well beyond the end of their creative lives. They become zombies, grabbing empty ratings for their networks while scarring their legacies with desperate, attention-getting hook-ups, marriages, and deaths. Picture Eric and Tami’s divorce in season 9 of 'FNL' and be grateful. We got just the right amount."
The Taylors reflect: "It hasn't been easy to let go," says Connie Britton
This cat had 5 lives, not 9 // "Buddy Garrity" on his transformation
A "Friday Night Lights" movie is "currently" not in development
"FNL" was a teen drama or an adult saga

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FRIDAY ODDS & ENDS

July 15, 2011

Presenting the 10 standard Emmy nominee reactions

Jenna Fischer: "I've been really lucky, I've had a really easy pregnancy"

USA: We're not resurrecting "Law & Order: CI"

2nd Letterman smasher is also a struggling actor

51-year-old "Lost" alum & 16-year-old bride are shopping a reality show

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July 15, 2011

"Breaking Bad" returns, unable to step down from greatness
"At this stage of the series," says Alan Sepinwall, "Vince Gilligan and company have total command of their instrument. They know how great the show looks, they know how much their actors can give them, and they know just how much they can get away with." He adds that "Breaking Bad" is that certain type of series that is at a pantheon level of greatness, ranking with "The Sopranos," "The Wire," "Deadwood" and "Mad Men."
How Bryan Cranston got back into "Walt mode" // Walt is based on his dad
Albuquerque vet: "Breaking Bad" is our "The Wire"
The true identity of Walter White is "Breaking Bad's" philosophical long game
Aaron Paul and Betsy Brandt on Season 4 // Saul Goodman's funniest lines
Jesse has had the most complex transformation
Chemical industry fascinated by "Breaking Bad"
Upbeat Vince Gilligan doesn't seem like the kind of person to create "Breaking Bad"

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July 15, 2011

Comedy Central celebrating "South Park's" 15th season with Cheesy Poofs
To celebrate "South Park's" 15th season, Comedy Central is teaming up with Frito-Lay to make limited edition bags of Cheesy Poofs, which will be sold at Wal-Mart starting next month. Comedy Central will also have a re=-creation of the "South Park" world at Comic-Con. PLUS: Check out the new Vinyl Dead Kenny toy.


Denise Richards wanted for the Charlie Sheen roast

A source close to Comedy Central says an appearance by Sheen's ex-wife "would be amazing television."


Jay Leno brings Don Rickles & Bristol Palin together

Comedy magic ensued last night when Rickles and Palin sat on the same couch. PLUS: Rickles joins Twitter.


How pregnant is Jenna Fischer?

"The Office" star showed off her baby bump last night at the premiere for "A Little Help."


Neil Patrick Harris to guest-judge "SYTYCD"

He'll sit on the panel next week.


Syfy renews "Merlin"

A 4th season will air in 2012.


Barenaked Ladies films a "Big Bang" music video

The band has recorded a music video for their song, starring "The Big Bang Theory" cast. PLUS: "Big Bang" boss is happy to see a non-single camera sitcom get Emmy recognition.

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July 14, 2011

"Sons of Anarchy" creator goes on anti-Emmy and anti-"Glee" Twitter rant
"f**k glee," Kurt Sutter wrote on Twitter. "hate those annoying, 'please accept me for who i am', singing brats. there, i said it. are you happy?" He added: "I love ryan murphy. he's always very cool with me. love glee too. just tired of all the j**z piling up at its feet."


MTV releases the first footage of "Jersey Shore" in Italy

Italy gets smushed.


CNN won't talk about allegations of Piers Morgan hacking

Morgan has denied any wrongdoing while he was editor of the now-defunct News of the World and The Mirror.


Jon Cryer: It's great to be nominated in a ho-hum year

"In a year when nothing much has happened on our show and you could barely find a word about me or my co-stars on the internet, it is lovely to be recognized by the Academy in this way!" the "Two and a Half Men" star said in a statement.


"The Kennedys'" long Emmy odds — big Hollywood PR firms refused to help out

"They wouldn’t touch this thing," says Reelz CEO Stan E. Hubbard. Producer Joel Surnow added: "“I frankly didn’t think we’d be recognized for lots of reasons, none of them having to do with the quality of the show."


Mark Cuban will get more "Shark Tank" face-time

He'll appear in 10 of 13 episodes next season.


Letterman was off for the week before this morning's break-in

Thursday's show was taped in advance while Friday's show is a rerun, like all Summer Friday "Late Shows."


Why do networks dominate comedy Emmys, while cable dominates dramas?

It's become primetime's great divide.


"Roseanne's Nuts": TV's 2nd-worst show

Roseanne Barr would have the worst reality show if not for its lead-out, "Dance Moms."


Cinemax renews "Femmes Fatales"

The late-night anthology series will be back for Season 2.

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July 14, 2011

"Glee's" departing trio should result in more realistic storylines
Instead of more love triangles, will get storylines revolving around Kurt, Rachel and Finn's ambitions as they prepare to leave Lima. PLUS: Chris Colfer learned of his "Glee" exit on Twitter, "Skins" UK dumps its entire cast every two years, and the good and bad of the cast dump.


Study: TV is teaching kids that fame is the most important value

UCLA psychologists report that research on children ages 9 to 11 found that, thanks to social media and television, fame is the top goal among kids these days.


Coming to reality TV: "Wall $treet Wives"?

A casting notice h as gone up for a new reality show starring the wives of Wall Street honchos.


Louis C.K. attempts to see the positive in his Emmy nomination

"This feels like, hopefully, you’ve got a ladder underneath you, rather than a frayed rope and a chasm," says the self-deprecating FX star. He adds that he is just grateful to have his own series, pointing out that it's "like a really broken-down old ball player who was about to retire, he got signed by the Expos and I just want to win them a World Series as payback." PLUS: Watch Louis CK do standup in the '90s. MORE EMMY REACTIONS:
"Friday Night Lights" boss shocked // Kyle Chandler was tossing a ball in Austin
Cat Deeley: "I kept saying to everybody, 'No, it’s not gonna happen'"
Jimmy Fallon calls Emmy nod "unbelievable" after expecting disappointment
Martha Plimpton: "I wasn't making any mental preparations for anything like this…"
Michael C. Hall: "I'd actually forgotten that today was the day"
After 5 losses, Jon Hamm faces stiff competition even without Bryan Cranston
Johnny Galecki: "It's time for celebration, not competition"
Emmy tidbits: Cloris Leachman, "Raising" guest star?, Conan's AmEx ad gets nod


Nicollette Sheridan: "Desperate" creator harassed me "because I am a woman"

Sheridan claims she was discriminated against by Marc Cherry because of her gender.


Drew Peterson moves to halt Lifetime's "The Drew Peterson Story"

Upon hearing about the Lifetime film, Peterson joked that he'd rather have Denzel Washington play him than Rob Lowe.


David Schwimmer: I'd like to do British TV

Will Schwimmer follow in the footsteps of fellow "Friend" Matt LeBlanc, who shot "Episodes" in England?


Atlantic City getting a "Boardwalk Empire" attraction

Without sponsorship from HBO, an Atlantic City man has found the funds to create a 108-foot wide, 14-foot tall re-creation of the "Boardwalk Empire" facade.


"90210's" AnnaLynne McCord dating a "Prison Break"-er 17 years her senior

McCord, who turns 24 on Saturday "Officer Down" is in a romance with her 41-year-old "Officer Down" co-star Dominic Purcell, who played Lincoln Burrows on "Prison Break."


Will "Mad Men" have an "Abbey Road" ending?

Matthew Weiner often thinks of The Beatles' last recorded album when considering the end.

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THURSDAY ODDS & ENDS

July 14, 2011

Is Queen Latifah using "Single Ladies" to come out?

White House wishes Kal Penn the best: He was earning $41K working for Obama

"Project Runway" contestant has a sex tape (and Miss Universe) past

Catch a glimpse of "Spartacus: Vengeance"

"PrankStars": Check out Selena Gomez's "Punk'd"

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July 14, 2011

Chris Colfer: It's not my choice to leave "Glee," but it's the right thing to do
"I think the overall breaking news of it surprised me," Colfer said this morning, as he reacted to his 2nd Emmy nomination. "I definitely wasn't expecting that. It's definitely not my choice to leave the show, but I understand it’s the right choice. The show is very real. To have the character grow up and leave and graduate, it’s the right thing to do. I think it’s more of a big deal because not too many shows have ever done it before. We see the characters until they’re in their early 30s." PLUS: Watch the trailer for "Glee: The 3D Concert Movie."


Sara Bareilles to judge "The Sing-Off"

She'll serve as the new 3rd judge on the NBC singing competition.


Joel Kinnaman was stunned by "The Killing" backlash

" expect closure and when they don't get it, there's going to be frustration," he says. "I anticipated some of that. But not to this extent." PLUS: Michelle Forbes and Mireille Enos react to their Emmy nods.


Jenna Fischer's pregnancy will be written into "The Office"

Pam is going to have Baby No. 2.


"Friday Night Lights" — the movie based on the TV series?

Peter Berg says he wants to make a new "Friday Night Lights" film based on the Kyle Chandler-Connie Britton pairing.


"Community" stars submit to a lesbian lingerie photo shoot

Gillian Jacobs and Alison Brie were left sore from their GQ photo. (Watch the video)


Watch Mark Ruffalo's debut on Keith Olbermann's "Countdown"

Last night the actor discussed "fracking."


Joan Rivers takes on "Louie"

Tonight she's a special guest star.


Jon Hamm: I have no idea what's going to happen on "Mad Men"

The "Mad Men" star talks about his Emmy nomination and January Jones' pregnancy. "She's going to have a baby come hell or high water," he says. "I don't know and I don't have to know. I'm happy that it's not my problem."


Tom Bergeron: I hope Cat Deeley kicks Jeff Probst's ass at the Emmys

But the Emmy nominee adds: "I'm honored to be nominated for the Jeff Probst Award."


Introducing the new "Spartacus"

Check out a pic of Liam McIntyre in action.


Shaquille O'Neal joins Turner Sports

In joining TNT's "Inside the NBA," Shaq rejected an offer from ABC/ESPN.


Amy Poehler: Nick Offerman's Emmy snub "a hot load of bullsh*t"

Poehler says of her "Parks and Rec" co-star: "A lot of people don't know that just last week, Tom Selleck presented him with a Lifetime Mustache Award, which a lot of people don't know. He'll always have that, and they can't take that away from him. But it's a hot load of bullshit that he didn't get a nomination, and you can quote me on that. But I suspect and hope that will change."

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July 14, 2011

Emmy noms: "Game of Thrones," "Friday Night Lights," Melissa McCarthy
This year's notable nominees include "The Big Bang Theory," "Boardwalk Empire," "Parks and Recreation," Cat Deeley, Martha Plimpton, "Conan" and Jimmy Fallon, John Slattery, Alan Cumming, Peter Dinklage, Andre Braugher, Kyle Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, Connie Britton, Mirielle Enos, Kathy Bates, "Modern Family's" entire adult cast including Ed O'Neil, and a best comedy lead actor category that pits "Big Bang's" Johnny Galecki vs. Jim Parsons against Louis CK, Matt LeBlanc, Alec Baldwin and Steve Carell.
"Mildred Pierce" #1 with 21 noms, followed by "Mad Men" (19) and "Boardwalk"
Watch the Emmy announcement: Melissa McCarthy was shocked
"Modern Family" is the king of comedy
Good outweighed the bad: "Parks and Rec" (hooray!), Johnny Galecki (What?)
How could Louis CK be nominated but not "Louie"?
Fictional Matt LeBlanc is happy for the real LeBlanc's Emmy nod
Connie Britton: "FNL's" Emmy recognition was long deserved
HBO earned a whopping 104 Emmy nominations
Why it's a bad idea to nominate all 4 "Modern Family" men
A-listers get guest Emmy love: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Timberlake
Emmy snubs: "The Killing," "True Blood," "Sons of Anarchy" "Walking Dead," "Fringe"
HBO made a wise investment with "Boardwalk Empire" earning 18 nods
Star reactions: "I am so damn happy for Johnny Galecki," says Jim Parsons
Conan ties with Jon Stewart for most noms — Jay Leno got nothing
Even "The Kennedys" snagged multiple nominations
More snubs: Kyra Sedgwick, "Shamelss," "Treme," Ray Romano
"Breaking Bad's" hiatus left rooom for "Justiified" — Is "Community" the new "Wire"?
Even more snubs: Kaley Cuoco, Courteney Cox, Regina King, Joel McHale
Nigel Lythgoe celebrates his 18 nominations (10 for "Idol," 8 for "SYTYCD")
Alec Baldwin's 1 wish: A Jane Krakowski victory
"The Good Wife" couple thrilled // Julia Stiles calls nom a bonus
Walton Goggins yelled when Timothy Olyphant was nominated
"Modern Family" cast reacts to their Emmy domination
This is a rare year where it's hard to argue with the nominations
Lady Gaga nominated for 5 Emmys for her Monster Ball special

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July 14, 2011

"Friday Night Lights": An Oral History
As the NBC series signs off for good on Friday, Grantland presents a comprehensive oral history of the five-year series. "I remember I went to NBC," says Peter Berg, "and there were about 10 people in the room. (Former NBC entertainment president Kevin Reilly) and I looked at each other, and he said, 'What do you want to do?' I said, 'I want to build up this all-American quarterback, this hero. This wonderful, beautiful kid with his entire future ahead of him. His biggest decision in life was whether he was going to take a full ride to UT or Notre Dame. He's got the hot girlfriend. He's got the loving parents. And he's going to break his neck in the first game. We're going to create this iconic American hero, and we're going to demolish him.'"

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July 14, 2011

Letterman's theater trashed again
A copycat vandal threw a newspaper box through the Ed Sullivan Theater doors just days after a similar incident.