August 2011

August 12, 2011

MTV cancels "RJ Berger"
"The Hard Times of RJ Berger" debuted with big numbers, 2.8 million. But by the end of its second season, viewership had fallen to less than 1 million.


Hulu might sell for more than $2 billion

Bids of "at least" $1.5 billion are expected.


"The Bachelorette's" Ben insists he's single

Despite a reported date with Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ben Flajnik says, I am not dating anyone."


Is "Breaking Bad's" Hank on to Walt?

Dean Norris says of last Sunday's episode, "I don't know how sure Hank is, but I played it that maybe he's testing Walt to see how he would react."


Judging "Curb Your Enthusiasm": Season by season

ESPN Sports Guy Bill Simmons examines the "stats" for each "Curb" season, starting with the 1999 pilot.


George Lopez's cancelation gets the Taiwanese animation treatment

With Conan O'Brien and his TBS "henchmen."


Dr. Phil settles naked man lawsuit

Two women had sued over a 2007 episode in which they were put in "The Dr. Phil House" with a naked guy.


Jane Lynch channels Superman in her latest Emmy ads

Check out her "Golden Demands."


Emma Stone has a VH1 reality TV past

In 2004, Stone competed on "In Search of the Partridge Family," which landed her a role in "The New Partridge Family" TV movie.


A "The Mentalist"-"Without a Trace" baby is on its way

Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter have announced that they are expecting.

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FRIDAY ODDS & ENDS

August 12, 2011

"Raising Hope" returns with a "man-napping"

Read the first chapter of Tyra Banks' "horrific" novel, "Modelland"

"Family Matters" cast: Where are they now?

Guillermo Del Toro: "Hulk" TV show won't have a connection to the "Hulk" movie

"Vampire Diaries" releases an "epic" new promo

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August 12, 2011

Charlie Chaplin's granddaughter joins "Game of Thrones"
Actress Oona Chaplin, the Spanish-born granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin and his 4th wife Oona O'Neill, will play the character Jean. Chaplin will also soon be seen in BBC America's "The Hour."


Kellie Pickler to make her acting debut on "90210"

The "Idol" alum will play a country singer named Sally.


Listen to Coach Taylor's "Friday Night Lights" exit speech that never aired

The edited-out speech will be a DVD extra.


"The Shield" creator working on a new crime drama

Shawn Ryan, whose "Chicago Code" was canceled earlier this year, is developing a pilot about a geneticist who helps the FBI with his discvoery of a "psychopath gene."

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August 12, 2011

More "Dancing" stars: Queen Latifah, Snooki, Tiffani Thiessen?
All three have been signed up for next season, according to TMZ.


Derek Hough: I'm "Dancing" this fall

After taking last season off, Hough plans to return to "Dancing with the Stars" this season.


TNT renews "Leverage" for Season 5

TNT has ordered 15 episodes for next season.


Introducing "Modern Family's" new Baby Lily

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, age 4, is "is really happy," says Nolan Gould. "She says lines. She does everything. She's really cute." (See another photo) PLUS: Benjamin Bratt will be back.


Oprah releasing an "Oprah Winfrey Show" coffee table book

The 240-page book, due Nov. 15, will contain 150 photographs with "Reflections on an American Legacy."


"Parks and Rec" books Indiana Pacers star Roy Hibbert

He joined former Pacers star Detlef Schrempf this week on NBC comedy.


Heather Locklear gets engaged to "Melrose Place" co-star Jack Wagner

Locklear, who turns 50 next month, has been dating the 51-year-old Wagner since 2007.


Jimmy Fallon & Emma Stone "create" a new show — Teen Nick's "Ew!"

Watch the pair mock celebs.

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August 12, 2011

Report: Kristin Cavallari joining "Dancing with the Stars"
Fresh off her broken engagement, Cavallari is poised to sign on for the new season.


Radiohead will join Alec Baldwin on the "SNL" season premiere

NBC also confirmed that Melissa McCarthy and Lady Antebellum will be featured in the 2nd week of the season.


Check out the Charlie Sheen roast promotional photo

Sheen is driving a train, a "Crazy Train." PLUS: "Two and a Half Men's" Angus T. Jones reacts to Charlie's death.


"Dexter" gets wings in Season 6 poster

"The Avenging Angel returns."


"SYTYCD" winner is still in shock

Says Melanie Moore: ""I was ready to take second (place) very graciously. In my head I really thought Sasha was going to win." PLUS: "SYTYCD" finale ratings are down from last year.


Stephen Colbert goes after an Iowa TV station that rejected his ads

WOI-TV declined to air Colbert's SuperPac ads, even though the station showed them during a newscast.


Frank Darabont is shopping a drama as AMC tries to calm "Walking Dead" set

On Thursday, two AMC execs flew to the Atlanta set to calm down fears over Darabont's firing.


"Sons of Anarchy" creator slams "Mad Men" creator

Kurt Sutter went off, again, this time on Matthew Weiner for holding "AMC hostage "broke their bank, budgets were slashed, shit rolled down hill onto gilligan and frank," he tweeted, referring to "Breaking Bad" and "Walking Dead." PLUS: AMC teases "Mad Men" Season 5 with absolutely no new footage.


Adam Carolla's woodshop teacher character to become a Fox cartoon

"The Birchums" is based on Carolla's character he used in the '90s on the Kevin and Bean morning show and on "Crank Yankers."


Watch "The Nanny" reunion on "Happily Divorced"

Fran Drescher and Charles Shaughnessy, reunited.


Britney Spears gives DJ Pauly D a lap dance

The "Jersey Shore" star was Britney's opening act last night.


Did "Glee" dye Dianna Agron's hair pink?

Agron was spotted yesterday sporting pink hair as she headed to the "Glee" set.

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August 11, 2011

George Lopez says goodbye with a lot of bleeping
Lopez closed his final "Lopez Tonight" by thanking Sandra Bullock, who produced his ABC sitcom.


Samoa passes a "Survivor Bill"

"Survivor" is getting tax breaks for filming Season 23 and 24 in Samoa, which will bring in $16 million to the local economy. Samoa, which previously hosted Seasons 19 and 20, got Seasons 23 and 24 after Tonga backed out.


Kathy Griffin responds to A&E's "Hoarders" Emmy ad that quoted her

"Quoting me in an Emmy ad? Bravo Hoarders."


Jeff Garlin signs ABC comedy deal

The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star will write, produce and star in his own comedy.


"Blindsided" Vienna: "Bachelor Pad" assured me Jake Pavelka wouldn't be on

"The producers will never tell you who's on the show, but they did say that no 'Bachelor' or 'Bachelorette' would be invited," says Vienna Girardi. She added, "I was absolutely terrified" when she learned he was on the show.


"Smallville's" Lois Lane to guest on "Charlie's Angels"

"Angels" exec producer Al Gough, the former "Smallville" boss, is bringing Erica Durance aboard for a guest appearance.


Check out the 1st VMAs promo starring Britney Spears

"A Tribute to Britney Spears."

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August 11, 2011

USA renews "In Plain Sight" for 5th and final season
Mary McCormack's drama will soon be coming to an end.


"Psych" returns Oct. 12

Season 6 features of host of guest-stars, including William Shatner, Jason Priestley, Danny Glover, Corey Feldman and Kristy Swanson.


"Warehouse 13" renewed for Season 4

The new 13-episode season premieres next year.


Terrell Owens to visit "Necessary Roughness" — not as himself

The NFL team-less football player will play a safety/cornerback named Kevin "The Minefield" Minnifield.


JWoww sued over her tanning lotion

Two guys claim the "Jersey Shore" star ripped their tanning lotion proposal they pitched to JWoww.


Emmy puts Jane Lynch in the arms of bronzed men

Check out her new Emmys poster.

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August 11, 2011

George Lopez failed to capture the urban voice — unlike Jimmy Fallon
As Eric Deggans notes, the young urban audience Lopez was trying to capture has already been grabbed by Fallon. "Lopez's program never really jelled," says Deggans, "forever flailing in an attempt to make its host look hip, cutting edge and uproariously funny — too often failing on all three counts." But, he notes, "if anybody is articulating a new blend of cultures for late night audiences, it is NBC's surprise success Jimmy Fallon, who regularly taps house band The Roots and a few other contributors of color to create a compelling pastiche of Millennial style for the few college kids who aren't watching Jon Stewart or Adult Swim." PLUS: What should TBS do with Lopez's timeslot — make it a home for comedy nerds?


TCM announces a month of horror, a Stephen King doc, a holiday films doc

"A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King" will kick off a month-long festival of classic horror throughout October. In December, TCM will air "A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas," a documentary on holiday movies.


Meet "SVU's" Dominique Strauss-Kahn

"Die Hard 2" actor Franco Nero, whom John Huston discovered, will play a fictional DSK in "SVU's" ripped-from-the-headlines episode.


Spencer Pratt is the No. 2 most-hated person in America, after Casey Anthony

A new poll also found Jon Gosselin, Levi Johnston, Heidi Fleiss, Howard Stern and Paris Hilton to be among the Top 10 most-hated people in America.


Larry David: Feminist hero?

Women's bodies are usually portrayed on TV as either being sexy or yucky, says Elissa Strauss. Larry David, on the other hand, treats women's bodies with respect. "Yes he is arrogant and frequently offensive," she says, "but somewhere amid the solipsism and general buffoonery there is a man who treats women's bodies and issues with a level of maturity, respect and a rather refreshing matter-of-factness rarely seen on television."


Ricki Lake gets engaged

The 42-year-old Lake describes her fiance as "a nobody, but he's somebody to me."


Can AMC cut its way to prosperity?

AMC is still making money as it tries to cut down on costs on shows like "Breaking Bad" and "The Walking Dead." Yet, as James Poniewozik notes, something has got to give: "AMC is competing on HBO's ground in terms of Emmys and buzz; but it does not have anything like HBO's billion-plus programming budget, and it has to get by on ads and relatively paltry carriage fees, not subscriber ducats."


"Louie" Season 2 has been just plain brilliant

"What's so distinctly compelling about this season of 'Louie' is how everyone seems to collectively realize that what (Louis) C.K. is doing is not only cool," says Chuck Klosterman, "but also authentically artful and unnaturally profound. There's no debate over its value because there’s no contradictory position to take."


Kirstie Alley writing her 2nd book

"How Men Have Influenced My Life" is due out in July.


"Russian Dolls" stars are mostly not from Russia

"The problem?" says Linda Stasi, of Lifetime's "Jersey Shore" knockoff, debuting tonight. "Most of the 'Dolls' seem to be from Ukraine — not Russia. Seeing how Ukraine is the largest contiguous country in Europe (yes, Europe) with a population of 46 million, it's tough to mistake it for Russia — no? It's like calling all Hispanics Puerto Rican." PLUS: "Dolls" is surprisingly charming.

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THURSDAY ODDS & ENDS

August 11, 2011

Will "Eureka's" cancelation further damage Syfy's image?

UK rioting prompts fears over London Olympics security

Simon Cowell: I would've rejected Lady Gaga, but not Pippa Middleton

Jimmy Kimmel responds to the Bert & Ernie marriage petition

Dr. Phil has the 10th most powerful mustache in the world

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August 11, 2011

"Whitney" gets a new mom: Jane Kaczmarek
The "Malcolm in the Middle" alum replaces Beverly D'Angelo, whom NBC dumped in May. "Whitney" will re-shoot D'Angelo's scenes from the pilot with Kaczmarek.


"Survivor" premiere and "Big Brother" finale will air back to back

Season 23 of "Survivor" kicks off Sept. 14 with a 90-minute premiere, followed by a 90-minute "Big Brother" season finale.


Bobby Cannavale joins "Nurse Jackie" cast

He'll play a hospital administrator in all 10 episodes next season.


Sherri Shepherd's wedding will be televised

Style Network plans to air "The View" star's wedding one month later with the title "Wedding Fabulous: Sherri Shepherd Gets Married."

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August 11, 2011

HBO officially renews "True Blood"
Alan Ball's hit vampire drama will be back next year for Season 5.


"Sesame Street" responds to  Bert and Ernie marriage petitioners

Bert and Ernie are puppets, "Sesame" Workshop notes, "and do not have a sexual orientation."


Stephen Colbert's latest Iowa SuperPac ad features "cornography"

"We're getting all up in those niblets."


DJ Pauly D finalizing a 3-record deal with 50 Cent

The "Jersey Shore" star is set to release his own brand of headphones under the impending deal with G-Unit. PLUS: Cops under investigation for allegedly allowing The Situation to slide.


Accused Alex Trebek burglar is a prostitute — but not for the "Jeopardy!" host

The attorney for Lucinda Moyers clarifies that she was at Trebek's hotel floor to meet a john — a john who wasn't Trebek.


truTV buys DMV reality show from Ashton Kutcher

"California DMV: Field Offices" will tell the other side of the DMV experience.


Rebecca Black appeared last night on Fox and ABC

The "Friday" star sang on "America's Got Talent" and was profiled on "Nightline's" primetime special on celebrity.


Demetri Martin coming to Fox — as a cartoon

The former Comedy Central star/"Daily Show" correspondent/Conan writer will voice the lead and exutive produce an animated comedy about a family workplace.


Lady Antebellum books "SNL"

The country trio will perform on the season's 2nd episode, hosted by Melissa McCarthy.


"iCarly's" Miranda Cosgrove breaks her ankle in a bus crash

Her appearance on Nick's" Dancing Crazy Tour" has been postponed, but it's unclear what her injury means for "iCarly."


Donald Trump roaster Anthony Jeselnik signs Comedy Central development deal

The 32-year-old comedian is a former Jimmy Fallon writer.

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August 11, 2011

NBC rebooting "The Munsters" — again
"Pushing Daisies" creator Bryan Fuller, whose remake of the '60s black-and-white classic last year was rejected by the Peacock, will try again with another "Munsters" reboot.


Seth MacFarlane to serve as roast master (again) for Charlie Sheen roast

The "Family Guy" creator, who was roast master at last year's David Hasselhoff roast and this spring's Donald Trump roast, will return for the 3rd consecutive time to roast Sheen.


USA renews "Suits"

The legal drama, which had a 12-episode Season 1 order, will return for a 16-episode Season 2.


Jamie Bamber visits "CSI Miami"

The "Law & Order UK" star, who's most famous for "Battlestar Galactica," will fight storms during his guest appearance.


French "Big Brother" commits suicide after struggling to cope with the outside world

Francois-Xavier Leuridan, 22, who turned his 2009 "Big Brother" appearance into a pop single and a clothing line "could not re-adjust to life in the outside world," his fellow housemates say. They add he spent the last two years trying to "cope with not being famous."

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August 10, 2011

George Lopez reacts to cancelation, plans to pull a Charlie Sheen
"Like every TV star before me, I'mma find some crack," he said on Wednesday's "Lopez Tonight." "I'mma get on the pipe! Lose that unwanted 110 pounds I wanted to lose. But I'm taking it good, I'm straight, believe me. I'm fine. My goddesses are a wreck.." PLUS: Why Lopez was canceled: He wasn't cut out for the job.


Conan "sad" to see George Lopez go: "I owe that man a lot"

Conan had reportedly insisted that Lopez stay, so he wouldn't look bad. On tonight's show, Conan said, "Had it not been for George being so incredibly supportive of me a year and a half ago, I would not have come to TBS and we would not be doing this show." Meanwhile, did Conan's tumbling ratings drag down Lopez? According to Variety, "Lopez Tonight" has fallen 40% since moving to midnight while  "Conan" is down 30% since the first quarter of this year. PLUS: Conan celebrates his 3000th show since 1993.


"Modern Family" will kick off the season in Wyoming — with Tim Blake Nelson

The whole family will be vacationing in a dude ranch when the meet a cowboy named Hank, played by Nelson.


Alex Trebek's alleged thief: I was a prostitute, not a burglar

Lucinda Moyers, 56, says she was in the "Jeopardy!" host's hotel to meet a john.


Report: "The Walking Dead" fired Frank Darabont as he was editing an episode

The cast and crew were said to be shocked after Darabont was dumped just days after promoting the AMC series at Comic-Con.


"True Blood's" Sam Trammell becomes a dad to twin boys

He and girlfriend Missy Yager welcomed their new kids on Tuesday.


"True Blood" and "Dexter" vet Courtney Ford gets "CSI:NY" guest spot

The daughter of the Trinity Killer will play a car thief in the season's 3rd episode.


Jimmy Fallon presents "Black Simon and Garfunkel"

Check out the new Roots-like duo.


Camille Grammer mocks Kelsey's "big disappointment"

"Big hands, big feet, big disappointment," she says in a "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" promo. PLUS: Jill Zarin mulls leaving "Real Housewives of New York."


Why Bert and Ernie shouldn't get married

A petition is urging the "Sesame Street" friends to wed, but what if they're not gay?


"American Dreams" alum joins "Glee"

Actress Vanessa Lengies, who most recently appeared on "Hawthorne," will play Sugar, described as "a cross between Molly Shannon and a New Jersey Housewife."


"Vampire Diaries" casts Sebastian Roche to hunt vampires

Exec producer Julie Plec says he'll play "a very mysterious man who appears to be hunting vampires, most specifically Klaus."


BBC cancels "Spooks" (AKA "MI-5")

The "24"-inspired spy terror drama that debuted eight months after Sept. 11 (in May 2002) is going out after 10 seasons. "Spooks" aired in the U.S. under the less-offensive title of "MI-5."

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August 10, 2011

Roseanne Barr signs on for a sitcom comeback, with her boyfriend
"Downwardly Mobile" will be just like "Roseanne," centering on a struggling blue-collar family. 20th Century Fox TV is developing the series, but it has yet to find a network home.

August 10, 2011

Mark-Paul Gosselaar gets engaged 3 months after his divorce
"Franklin & Bash" star proposed to advertising executive Catriona McGinn over the weekend.


Cinemax nabs Alan Ball for "Banshee" drama

Set in Pennsylvania Amish Country, the "True Blood" creator's new series will have an ex-con playing a murdered sheriff who enacts hhis own brand of justice.


Spike TV orders 4 new reality shows, renews "Repo Games"

The new shows include "World's Worst Tenants," "Undercover Stings," "Big Easy Justice" and "American Digger."


Snooki coming out with her own perfume

The "Jersey Shore" star will sell her "scent" this fall.


Who will win "SYTYCD"?

Nige Lythgoe says a female will win, while Mary Murphy predicts either Marko or Melanie.


"SVU" to tackle Chris Meloni's exit over several episodes

Det. Stabler will have a big effect on "SVU's" characters over the first few episodes.


"The Walking Dead" may get a comic book prequel

Robert Kirkman may write "Volume Zero."

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August 10, 2011

"Glee" gives Mercedes a boyfriend — from "Friday Night Lights"
"FNL'" and "Cougar Town" alum LaMarcus Tinker will play a linebacker who falls for Amber Riley's character. PLUS: Lea Michele tweets her Season 3 look.


Stephen Colbert unveils his first Colbert Super Pac ad, for Iowa

Vote for Rick Parry — with an "A."


Lifetime order Jennifer Love Hewitt's "The Client List" to series

The Lifetime movie will become a series drama, produced by Hewitt.


"Sons of Anarchy" cuts off Jax's hair

Charlie Hunnam no longer has long hair.


"The Bachelorette's" Ben: The next "Bachelor"?

Ashley Hebert's runner-up, who reportedly just went on a date with Jennifer Love Hewitt and has been reportedly seeing somebody else, is said to be the frontrunner for "The Bachelor."


"Boardwalk Empire" to release a soundtrack

"Boardwalk Empire Volume 1 – Music From the HBO Original Series" features music from Regina Spektor, Nellie McKay, Loudon Wainwright III and Leon Redbone.


John Stamos cuddles with Bog Saget

Watch "John Stamos' Guide To Cuddling."


Coming to reality TV: "Trailer Park Housewives"?

The producers behind "Gigolos," "Gold Diggers" and "Conan O'Brien Can't Stop" are seeking Las Vegas "Housewives" for a new reality show.


How will "White Collar" deal with its cliffhanger?

Can Peter and Neal's relationship ever recover from this tragedy?


Major League Soccer is coming to NBC

The Peacock took the package, which is separate from ESPN's, from Fox Soccer channel.

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August 10, 2011

TBS cancels George Lopez
Nine months after Conan O'Brien bumped Lopez to midnight, TBS has decided to end "Lopez Tonight." Thursday is the last show. "TBS has reached the difficult decision not to order a third season of 'Lopez Tonight,'" the cable network said in a statement, adding: "We are proud to have partnered with George Lopez, who is an immensely talented comedian and entertainer. TBS has valued its partnership with George and appreciates all of his work on behalf of the network, both on and off the air."

August 10, 2011

It's official: Jennifer Lopez will return to "Idol"
Nigel Lythgoe confirmed the news today with Ryan Seacrest, without of course going into detail about her salary. "I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of ‘American Idol’ is back for the next season," Lythgoe said via the phone.


Jon Cryer: Charlie Harper's "Men" death isn't due to a meat explosion

"I'm not allowed to say much about it," he says. "I will tell you, it's funny."


Ashton Kutcher's paycheck: Bigger than $700K an episode?

TV Guide reported Kutcher's pay at $700,000 an episode, but TMZ insists its between $800,000 and $900,000 an episode.


Many Americans are canceling their cable/satellite subscriptions

According to the AP, "This year, that trickle has turned into a stream. The chief cause appears to be persistently high unemployment and a housing market that has many people living with their parents, reducing the need for a separate cable bill."


Watch the "Sons of Anarchy" Season 4 trailer

The SAMCRO gang returns to Charming after spending 14 months in jail.


Kevin Bacon may star in an HBO comedy

He's set to produce and possibly star in a series about a struggling talk show host.


"Weird Vibes": MTV launching a webcast to promote indie artists

The producer of the late "New York Noise" will run the new show devoted to emerging artists.


ABC creating a game show out of a massive maze

"The Exit List" comes from the producer of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire."


Autumn Reeser is bound for "Hawaii Five-0"

She'll play a love interest for Scott Caan.


Jimmy Kimmel goes with Jessica Alba to birthing class

Watch as Kimmel "gives birth."


Sarah Paulson returning to "Desperate Housewives"

Lynette's loser sister now has a fiancé.


The Situation tries to pick up Jesse Eisenberg in Italian

Watch the "Jersey Shore" star test out Italian chat lines on Jay Leno.


"Haven" to launch a 7-episode story arc on TV and Twitter

The Syfy series is said to be the first TV series to crossover between television and the micro-blogging service.


Dick Cheney coming to "Dateline"

The former VP will promote his memoir on "Today" and on "Dateline" later this month.


Howard Stern sends his lookalike to try and fool George Stephanopoulos

The shock jock had his lookalike (watch here) as a guest this morning, and afterwards almost convinced "GMA" that the fake Stern was the real deal.

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August 9, 2011

Tyler TV: Tyler Perry may get his own cable channel
Perry is reportedly teaming with Lionsgate on a cable channel that will, at first, feature his sitcoms and Madea movies.


Alec Baldwin will enroll in college after "30 Rock" — then a mayoral run?

After leaving "30 Rock" in April, Baldwin will appear occasionally in future episodes, but he plans to enroll in a master's degree program in fall 2012 that will allow him to study the mayor's office. Going to school rules out the chance that Baldwin will run for New York City mayor in 2013.


Syfy orders 1 more "Eureka" episode as cast and crew react to cancelation

Producers had too much material to work with, so Syfy is giving them one more episode to wrap things up.


"CSI:NY" filming its 9/11 tribute episode in NYC

The Sept. 23 season premiere will offer answers on Mac's wife, who perished on Sept. 11, 2001.


NBC hooks up with Bloomgindale's

The Peacock and the clothing chain are announcing a cross-promotional venture that will feature NBC stars in Bloomingdale's catalogs while allowing Bloomingdale's customers to live the NBC experience.


"Celeb Big Brother": Tara Reid vs. Pam Anderson vs. Bobby Brown?

All three American celebs are rumored to be part of the new edition of "Celebrity Big Brother," which launches August 18.


Did "Real Housewives" kill "Desperate Housewives"?

Wisteria Lane couldn't compete with Bravo's crazy gals, says Linda Stasi. "At least on the scripted show (I know, 'reality' shows are somewhat scripted), the made-up characters had a small bit of dignity — as opposed to the low-rent, money-grubbing, real-life ladies," she says. "But it's hard to compete with real women cursing, screaming, overturning tables in restaurants, showing no restraint, shame, dignity or, as the hideously tacky 'countess' would say, 'no clahz.'"


Watch a preview of "The Hour" — BBC America's "Mad Men"

Starring "The Wire's" Dominic West, the BBC drama is set in a 1956 BBC newsroom during the Suez crisis. It premieres Aug. 17. (Watch BBC America's sneak peek)


"CSI" tackles chocolate

The 3rd episode of the season will be "Willy Wonka"-esque, with a character falling in a vat of chocolate, turning into a chocolate mold.


What's next for "Covert Affairs"?

The creators talk about the summer season finale: "It was a matter of figuring out how to do it."


MTV's "Real World" sued for not blurring "Shadow Dancers"

Turns out those shadow dancers shown in the background of "Real World New Orleans" are copyrighted.


Ian Somerhalder to interview former President Jimmy Carter

"The Vampire Diaries" star is filming a documentary on climate change.

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August 9, 2011

CBS rebooting "Bewitched"
The legendary '60s sitcom is the latest classic TV series to get a modern-day remake.


Introducing the new "Grey's Anatomy" Chief

Who will be Richard Webber's replacement? PLUS: Sarah Drew reveals her baby bump.


E! employee arrested over his wife's stabbing death

Sherman Dion Dorsey, a longtime facility manager at the cable network, is being held on $2.7 million bail in killing of his ex-wife, Gina Reano, a former E! editor.


Comcast fails in bid for restraining order against DirecTV

The cable company tried to block DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket ads, which they claimed contained false advertising.

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