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Rainn Wilson: TV should be ashamed that Steve Carell never got an Emmy
Bravo's dumping of Jill Zarin: Why it's a "horrible decision"
Carson Daly responds to his haters: "I just don't give a f*ck anymore"
In case you missed it: The Emmys' "Office" spoof
Check out Seth Rogen on "The League"
"The Playboy Club" is, ironically, all about the men
"For all its 'Mad Men" pretensions," says Mary McNamara, "…and judge-not retro naughtiness, creator Chad Hodge doesn't have the courage of his convictions. 'The Playboy Club' is nothing but a tarted-up mob drama; the bunnies may be used as the marketing and milieu but the main narrative is about the men, and no one seems aware of the irony. Which makes 'The Playboy Club,' if nothing else, a good example of one danger of our current surrender to nostalgia: the kitschification of sexism."
Nora Ephron: I worry young people will think "Playboy Club" was reality
Shadowy, murky, faux-noir: This series is literally dismal
Storylines are hobbled by their Playboy connection
Gloria Steinem's Playboy experience vs. "The Playboy Club"
"Playboy" will release weekly music on iTunes // Who's winning: PTC or "Playboy"?
"The Playboy Club" is actually "Goodfellas" meets "Showgirls"
Salt Lake's NBC affiliate airing "We Are Utah" instead of "Playboy Club"
"Playboy Club" boss: The story about empowering women was overblown
Amber Heard: "It's just chauvinistic to deny women their sexuality
"2 Broke Girls" works only because of its 2 female stars
"There's a reason that CBS’ new sit-not-much-com '2 Broke Girls' is worth a two-star rating: Its two stars, Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, who make this show bearable," says Linda Stasi. "With different casting, this show would be as flat as the pancakes they serve up in the Brooklyn diner where they work."
It's the fall's best new sitcom // Rich with laughs, warmth, credibility
A solid, old-fashioned sitcom // A good sitcom that isn't breaking ground
Kat Dennings: A female sitcom is an advantage at CBS
Emmy ratings tumble, down 8% from last year
The 12.4 million who tuned in ranks among the lowest in Emmy history, but not as low as the lowest — 12.2 million in 2008. PLUS: What you didn't see on TV, including Jimmy Fallon dry humping Jimmy Kimmel, and Amy Poehler came up with the mock beauty pageant.
"Arrested Development" stars to reunite
This year's New Yorker Festival will present the "Bluth Family Reunion" on Oct. 2.
Billy Ray Cyrus signs on for "90210"
He'll play the dad of Southern rich kid Austin.
"Glee" may get a big-name guest star, after all — Anne Hathaway
Ryan Murphy said there would be no high-profile guests this season. But he may have changed his mind. "We're not going to do guest stars at all the first half of the season," he says, "but I would love to work with her, and she supposedly has the whole thing mapped out. I'm curious as to what she wants to do. I love her. I think she's great." PLUS: How to make "Glee" good again in Season 3.
Courteney Cox will be in attendance for David Arquette's "Dancing" debut
Their daughter Coco will also watch tonight's premiere in person.
Emmys forgot about Jeff Conaway
The "Taxi" star was omitted from the "In Memoriam" segment, as was "The Cosby Show's" Clarice Taylor.
Mark Wahlberg: We're working on the "Entourage" movie right now
With the series finale, he says, everything is "teed up for a movie.
Donald Trump will make a cameo on Australia's "Celebrity Apprentice"
He'll also meet with his Australian "Apprentice" counterpart.
Alec Baldwin: I didn't skip the Emmys because Fox cut my joke
Instead, Baldwin said he wanted to attend Tony Bennett's 85th birthday in New York.
Kevin Dillon: Jane Lynch's lesbian joke about "Entourage" was "not fair"
"It was funny, but I think it's not fair at the same time," Dillon said in reaction to Lynch introducing the cast with, "A lot people are very curious as to why I'm a lesbian—ladies and gentleman, the cast of 'Entourage.'" He added: "We all have good senses of humor but I think the men of Entourage treat women well for the most part.
Michaele Salahi affair with Journey guitarist may become a reality show
Salahi is reportedly shopping a reality show featuring herself and her new beau. PLUS: The Salahis have a prenup that mentions adultery.
Lester Holt named the new host of NBC's "Dateline"
He takes over for Ann Curry.
Report: "ET" paid Taylor Armstrong $125,000 for her black eye photo
The "Real Housewives" star is said to be broke in wake of her husband's death, so she sold a photo allegedly of the aftermath of Russell beating her.
"The Colbert Report" expanding to 1 hour for Radiohead
Colbert will air his first hour-long show on Sept. 26.
Simon Cowell plotting an "X Factor" stage musical
Cowell is hoping to build a stage show around his global phenomenon.
Marge Simpson once wrote First Lady Barbara Bush
Read Marge's response to Barbara Bush saying "The Simpsons" "was the dumbest thing (she) had ever seen."
"Big Brother's" Rachel shopping a reality show
Will her wedding to Brendon become a reality series?
Jane Lynch was "spunky, clever" in a satisfying Emmy ceremony
Jane Lynch and the happy surprises like Kyle Chandler and Melissa McCarthy made last night's ceremony worthwhile, says Ken Tucker. "Lynch was excellent," he says, "and even better in her quick, throwaway moments than in the funny taped pieces. The way she came out of the montage for reality shows by saying, 'I had the smallest aneurism during that clip,' or the way she shimmied her chest at the camera before a commercial break did as much to add amusement to the proceedings as anything else."
The ceremony was briskly paced, blessedly free of the saggy midsection
Despite its mediocrity, the ceremony wasn't disappointing in any novel way
One of the least entertaining shows about entertainment in Emmy history
Don't blame Lynch for trying to elevate a string of lackluster gimmicks
The worst moments: Charlie Sheen, "Hallelujah" In memoriam
Phoned-in: It fell flat in writing, performance and execution
What was up with the lame voice-over guy? // The most awkward moments
Kyle Chandler: "I feel like I almost just got hit by a car"
Why Jim Parsons and Julie Bowen won // Will Arnett interviews Amy Poehler
5 biggest jaw-droppers: From Kyle Chandler to Melissa McCarthy
The Lonely Island under for non-family-friendly performance
Jimmy Kimmel & Jimmy Fallon wrestle // Kathy Griffin kisses Ryan Seacrest
"Mad Men" and "Modern Familiy" win again at Emmys
The broadcast networks made a big comeback on Sunday, with awards going to "Modern" couple Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell and, surprisingly, Kyle Chandler of "Friday Night Lights."
Fox defends cutting Alec Baldwin's phone-hacking joke from Emmys
The network said it wanted to avoid making light of its parent company's scandal.
Tracy Morgan gets engaged
The "30 Rock" star told Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet that he and model girlfriend Megan Wallover "got engaged six months ago."
Charlie Sheen bumps into Ashton Kutcher at the Emmys
Sheen wished nothing but the best to "Two and a Half Men" on stage (watch the video), then backstage offered advice to his replacement, before posing with Ashton. PLUS: Warner Bros. reportedly tried to get Fox to stop Sheen from presenting.
Alec Baldwin pulls out of Emmys after Fox nixes News Corp. phone-hacking joke
Baldwin confirmed on Twitter that he pulled out of the Emmy opening video, saying, it "sucks (because) I think it would have made them look better. A little." Baldwin was replaced by Leonard Nimoy.
Aaron Sorkin breaks his nose — while writing his HBO show
Sorkin was working on dialogue for his behind-the-scenes cable news drama when he accidentally head-butted himself in the mirror. "I wish I could say I was in a bar fight," he says, "but I broke my nose writing."
It's official: Bravo boots 4 "Real Housewives of New York" stars
Bravo is calling the exit of Jill Zarin, Alex McCord, Kelly Bensimon and Cindy Barshop a "friendly departure."
Stephen Colbert & Jimmy Fallon sing a duet of "Somewhere Out There"
The former BFFs are now sworn enemies.
Emmy spoilers
Which celeb will be winning on Sunday night?
Sarah Hyland faces Gleek backlash on Twitter after mocking Lea Michele
"I did not intend for my comments to be taken in a malicious way," the "Modern Family" star said of her appearance on E!'s "Fashion Police."
Anderson Cooper falls off his bike
Perhaps he should stop filming himself while biking.
Old lady whose bread was stolen by Jerry Seinfeld dies
Actress Francis Bay, 95, was the "old bag" who got her marble rye taken in a 1996 "Seinfeld" episode.
"American Horror Story" gets an Eric Stonestreet cameo
The "Modern Family" star will play a doctor in a November episode.
AMC drops plan to trim "Mad Men's" running time
Episodes will run the full 47 minutes, rather than agreed-upon 45 minutes from earlier this year.
George Costanza: Google pitchman
Watch the "Seinfeld" character promote Google Wallet.
See "House's" new cast photo
Featuring newbies Charlyne Yi and Odette Annable.
Watch Martin Short on "HIMYM"
He's playing Marshall's boss.
"The Good Wife" gets a new lawyer: Romany Malco
The "Weeds" and "No Ordinary Family" alum will rent space at Lockhart Gardner.
Check out "Hawaii Five-0" guest Chuck Liddell
Before he fights Alex O'Loughlin.
"Glee" reveals the first 36 seconds of Season 3
Also, check out "Glee's" rendition of The Go-Go's 'We Got the Beat."
Courteney Cox & David Arquette shopping a comedy about friends
"10 Years" would follow a group of friends over a span of 10 years. PLUS: ABC buys marriage comedy from Jennifer Garner.
Matthew Fox won't be charged in alleged assault of a female bus driver
Cleveland prosecutors, ""after a thorough review of the facts," opted not to charge the former "Lost" star after a female party bus driver accused him of assault. That bus driver is now suing Fox for $75,000.
Comedy Central changes its name to "Charlie Central"
Just for this Sheen roast weekend.
Watch Nancy Grace "Dancing"
She danced today in the TMZ newsroom.
Ron Artest changes his name to Metta World Peace in time for "Dancing" premiere
Will Tom Bergeron introduce Artest on Monday by his new name?
Why watch the Emmys instead of Michael Vick?
Here are eight reasons why the Emmys this year are more compelling compared to previous years.
How did Jane Lynch become so in-demand?
At age 51, the "Glee" star has never been more popular as she preps to host the Emmys. PLUS: Ellen offers Lynch some advice.
"Two and a Half Men" had Demi Moore sign a confidentiality agreement
Ashton Kutcher also tells Conan that he's feeling more comfortable on set after shooting five episodes.
Former "SYTYCD" choreographer convicted of rape
Alex Da Silva could face life in prison after he was convicted of raping one woman and assaulting another.
Ryan Murphy says "Glee" is fun again: "I have my passion for it back"
Last year, "Glee" became a business for Murphy. This year, it's just about the show. "You can see the excitement on the set," he says. "The actors I feel are really renewed and excited and are thrilled to be there. It's fun again. You know, things took a bit of a nasty turn, but I feel great about it again." PLUS: Listen to "Glee" season premiere songs.
Bunnies, babies and broads: Is fall TV setting women back?
"What the (bleep) happened to women?" asks Hank Stuever after watching TV's new batch of shows that feature many women, but not in feminist roles. "Many nights — save for those in which you encounter the rare sort of character seen in 'The Good Wife' or '30 Rock,' or in Claire Danes’s role in Showtime’s new espionage thriller 'Homeland' — you watch TV and sense that Steinem’s stone has rolled all the way back downhill. There is but one Alicia Florrick and one Liz Lemon and one Carrie Mathison (Danes's character) unfairly burdened with the task of rolling the rock back up." PLUS: Fall season is all about "edgy women."
Paramount moves Eddie Murphy movie to after the Academy Awards
"A Thousand Words" was supposed to premiere in January, but it'll be pushed back to take advantage of Murphy hosting the Oscars.
Happy 40th birthday, Amy Poehler!
The "Parks and Rec" star turns the Big 4-0 today. PLUS: What if Poehler wins an Emmy?
ABC Family cancels "State of Georgia"
The Raven-Symoné series joins "Nine Lives of Chloe King" on the cancelation heap.
Which TV actors escaped typecasting?
Actors who found success in two starkly different TV roles include Bryan Cranston, Neil Patrick Harris and Sarah Jessica Parker.
J.B. Smoove: I think Larry David will do 2 more "Curb" seasons
"That's my gauge," says the comedian. "He's going to make it an even hundred episodes. A hundred always looks good in a box."
"Gossip Girl's" fashion line hits stores this fall
The line is a collaboration between Warner Bros and Romeo & Juliet Couture, with costs ranging from $80 to $200. PLUS: Watch the "Gossip" love triangle promo.
What does a Conan writer fear most?
"Conan" writer Todd Levin tells of the many ways a comedy piece can be sabotaged. PLUS: An artist paints Conan on his face.
Tareq Salahi officially files for divorce, claims Journey guitarist showed his penis
In court documents, Salahi claims Journey guitarist Neal Schon e-mail a photo of his penis to him. PLUS: Tareq banned from Journey concerts.
MTV orders 6shows, including "Underemployed" and Bo Burnham's reality spoof
MTV's new shows include wakeboarding reality show "Wake Brothers," Bad News Bears-like high school football show "Wait Till Next Year," celebs returning home in "Hoods" and "Catfish," featuring couples who've only interacted via LCD screens.
Super Mario meets "Breaking Bad"
Watch the parody "Breaking Mario."
Kate Walsh: I got to show my raunchy side at Charlie Sheen roast
"Dancing" will put Nancy Grace in "tons and tons" of sequins to avoid exposed skin
Bobby Flay got permission from his wife to be single on "Entourage"
Did NBC create the "F*ck Yeah Whitney" Tumblr?
Gordon Ramsay's dwarf porn double dies in a badger den
"Rescue Me" co-creator tackling "Baywatch": The Movie
Peter Tolan, who never watched the TV show, has written roles for Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff for his big-screen re-imagining of the hit TV show. "It's not based on the show in any way, though there are a couple of winks at the show," says Tolan. "I don't know anything about the show. I didn't watch it in preparation for writing this."
ABC renews "Make it or Break It," orders "Baby Daddy" and "Village People"
"Baby Daddy" and "Village People" will join "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino's "Bunheads" and "Intercept" on the ABC Family schedule.
"It's Always Sunny" returns to bigger ratings, thanks to an "influx of women"
Female viewership rose in all major demos. PLUS: Glenn Howerton welcomes a son.
Watch John Goodman & Michael K. Williams on "Community"
Here's an extended preview of next week's season premiere. PLUS: See the dark side of Season 2.
Sonja Morgan: A "Real Housewives of NY" producer told me 4 were fired
Morgan says it's true: Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon, Alex McCord and Cindy Barshop have been booted from the Bravo series.
Kim Kardashian producing a Pussycat Dolls reality show
Kim K. is teaming with Nigel Lythgoe on her new series. PLUS: Kardashian dresses as Princess Leia.
ABC orders an improv show hosted by Fred Willard
The network is taping "Trust Us With Your Life," featuring improv mainstays like Wayne Brady and Greg Proops, in England.
Fred Savage to guest on "Happy Endings"
He'll also direct himself in the 2nd episode of the season. PLUS: Season 2 promo buries "Happy Endings" in cake.
ABC developing a 2nd "Jekyll & Hyde"-inspired drama pilot
Will the network pick both "Jekyll & Hyde" and "Hyde"?
Starz will pay tribute to Andy Whitfield
The "Spartacus" star will be honored on Oct. 2 with a showcasing of five of his episodes. Watch Starz's 30-second tribute to Whitfield.
"Secret Circle" has a solid debut, "Vampire Diaries" dips
The CW's new witch drama retained nearly all of its "Diaries" lead-in.
Matthew Fox sued
The female party bus driver allegedly attacked by the ex-"Lost" star wants more than $25,000.
Charlie Sheen: I couldn't put out the fire, so I kept fueling it
Sheen thought "Two and a Half men" would take him back. "It was one of those things where the planets were aligned, perfectly or imperfectly," he tells Matt Lauer. "I said some stuff and then it caught such traction globally and instantly that I couldn't really put out the fire. I had to keep fueling it." PLUS: Sheen would guest on "Men," watch Sheen's Leno interview Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, and watch William Shatner, Mike Tyson and Kate Walsh roast Sheen.
Presenting the new "SVU"
See the new "Law & Order: SVU" cast photo.
Portia de Rossi becomes a U.S. citizen
Wife Ellen DeGeneres announced the news on her show.
"Big Brother" champ Rachel marrying Brendon
The wedding is set for this weekend.
Check out Chaz Bono in high school, with Jennifer Aniston
In 1987, both were students at New York's High School of Performing Arts.
VH1 allowing viewers to create their own pop-up videos
Check out the new Pop-Up video Facebook app.
Jimmy Fallon's "Jersey Floor" meets "Jersey Shore"
Fallon taped a new episode of his spoof series featuring the "Jersey" cast. PLUS: Stephen Colbert & Fallon go from BFFs to enemies.
Tareq Salahi files for divorce from Michaele
He's already changed the locks of his home and winery, according to TMZ. PLUS: Tareq filmed Journey guitarist kissing his wife.
Snoop Dogg: Family sitcom star?
The rapper is developing a comedy about fatherhood, though it has yet to be shopped to any network.
NBC boss who ran late-night is out after 31 years
Rick Ludwin was in charge of NBC late-night programming when David Letterman and Conan O'Brien left the network. He'll be replaced by NBC's reality TV guru, Paul Telegdy, in a newly created position.
Charlie Sheen to Leno: "I said some things that were a little bit out there"
"I really didn't believe I had tiger blood, Adonis DNA," he says on "The Tonight Show." PLUS: Sheen also says: "I would have fired my ass too."
"Gilmore Girls" creator to "Strut" for ABC Family
The cable network is set to pick up Amy Sherman-Palladino's drama about an ex-Las Vegas who marries a Texan and becomes a high school drill instructor.
CW remaking "Beauty and the Beast"
The '80s cult classic originally starred Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman.
ABC Family cancels "Nine Lives of Chloe King," orders more "Lying Game"
"The Lying Game" gets 12 more episodes.
Fox orders "Bones" mini-season, possibly for next summer
After 13 episodes this season, "Bones" may get four more.
"Psych" gets cameos by Sara Rue and Lou Gossett Jr.
They'll play Lassiter's neighbors next season.
Watch the trailer for HBO's "Enlightened"
The Mike White series stars Laura Dern, Diane Ladd and Luke Wilson.
USA renews 3: "Covert Affairs," "Royal Pains," "Necessary Roughness"
All will return next year with 16-episode orders.
"The Voice" winner Javier Colon to sing on "Playboy Club," as Ray Charles
He'll perform "Let the Good Times Roll" on the season's 6th episode.
"West Wing"-er Richard Schiff joins "House of Lies"
He'll boss around Kristen Bell and Don Cheadle.
"30 Rock" seeks Liz Lemon's next lover
He is, according to a casting notice, "California-bred with liberal values and a youthful innocence. Easy-going but confident with a strong sense of self."
Blythe Danner joins "Up All Night"
Gwyneth Paltrow's mom will play Christina Applegate's mom.
Rosie's name is now above Oprah's
Check out the new Harpo Studios entrance.
Final batch of Emmy presenters announced
There just might be a Jimmy Fallon-Jimmy Kimmel pairing.
Neil Patrick Harris gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
His "HIMYM" co-stars were on hand for today's ceremony. See the photos.
January Jones welcomes a baby boy named Xander
The "Mad Men" star gave birth Tuesday to Xander Dane Jones, whose father is still a mystery.
"Chuck" nabs Rebecca Romijn
She'll guest as an elite, cold, calculating, sexy CIA special agent.
"Glee's" Heather Morris: I had my breast implants removed
She tells Fitness magazine: "It was hard being active with them, because my chest was always sore. It hurt a lot, and I didn't like always being in pain, so they had to go."
Ellen DeGeneres & Jane Lynch team up — as cops
"Lot Cops."
Russell Armstrong: "A liar and a thief"
Former friends and business associates of the late "Real Housewives" star paint a picture of a man who used his wife as "arm candy" to rope in rich investors to his business schemes.
2 "Real Housewives of New York" stars deny they were fired
Alex McCord says she's "in limbo" and Jill Zarin's rep says she's "still in discussions."
FX buys cartoon from the "It's Always Sunny" guys
The teenage animated comedy "Unsupervised" will feature the voices of Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, Romany Malco, Kaitlin Olson and Alexa Vega.
"The X Factor" has a glitzy premiere
Last night's event included smoking Simon and bickering with Paula Abdul. PLUS: 9 more revelations from the premiere, and Cowell says don't sing these 5 songs.
Netflix shifting its focus to TV shows over movies
"TV feels more like mini-movies," says Netflix's chief content officer. "If I really love a show, the first thing I want to do is watch the next episode. Having to wait a week is pretty frustrating."
"Toddlers & Tiaras" mom makes her daughter wear a corset
It's this week's "T&T" controversy.
"The Vampire Diaries" is back: What happens to Elena & Damon?
Following last season's kiss, Damon will be away for the beginning of the season. PLUS: Ian Somerhalder on getting naked, and Paul Wesley what will happen to Stefan.
"It's Always Sunny" returns, even more offensive
How far is this season pushing the envelope? "Pretty damn far," says Brian Tallerico. "A dead crack whore, infected needles, pedophilia, and a fake funeral for a baby — that’s the first four episodes of the new season, one that almost seems to not just be trying to top previous installments of the series but itself from episode to episode."
"Sunny" is Philly's biggest cultural export since "Rocky"
Q&A with Charlie Day & Glenn Howerton // The 15 funniest scenes
VH1 will air rare Nirvana concert to mark Nevermind's 20th anniversary
Larry David auctioning a 20-minute pitch meeting for Michael J. Fox's charity
"The Bachelorette" Ashley Hebert gets political over potatoes
Will Maria Bello's boots and hat lead to "Prime Suspect's" downfall?
Turns out Michaele Salahi has known Journey's guitarist for 13 years
"The Secret Circle" is "The Vampire Diaries'" less-attractive sister
The Kevin Williamson-L.J. Smith connection is supposed to make "Secret Circle" an extension of "Vampire Diaries." Instead, says Robert Bianco, "beneath all the witchcraft, (it's) just another CW teen-driven soap. And what they'll learn is that adding magical powers to a set of dull, carbon-copy high school characters doesn't make them interesting. It just makes them dull in a different way."
It's very CW cookie-cutter // Actors bring a little soul to their roles
"24" inspired "Secret Circle's" rhythm // Teens will love it, adults won't
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