September 2011

September 6, 2011

"America's Most Wanted" finds a new home — on Lifetime
John Walsh and his crimefighting show will return for Season 25 later this year on the cable network.


He's an outsider and insider: Why Oscar host Eddie Murphy is a great idea

"In a very odd sense," says Matt Zoller Seitz, "he's a little bit like Letterman — a performer who was very much the architect of his own success, and would not be afraid to risk giving offense if he thought it would get a laugh, and who will probably come into the broadcast feeling beleaguered and edgy. But unlike Letterman — or Ricky Gervais — he's likely to have a keen sense of just how far to push things, and when to stop, because … He's an insider, too."
This could be more explosive than Ricky Gervais at Golden Globes
He brings a movie star's gravitas, unlike Jon Stewart
It's a win-win situation // 13 things that need to happen


Chuck Lorre: Ashton Kutcher's first "Men" was a highlight of my career

"The audience just went crazy," the "Two and a Half Men" creator says of that "electric" moment. "We were all giddy and humbled by the experience. It was one of the most memorable moments in my career." Meanwhile Jon Cryer still has not heard from Charlie Sheen. "I don't even have his number," says Cryer. "He still has mine."


Jay Mohr joins "Subrgatory" as Cheryl Hines' absentee husband

Mohr will play a character who models his life on two Donalds — Draper and Trump.


"Toddlers & Tiaras" star, age 3, dresses as a "Pretty Woman" prostitute

Check out three-year-old Paisley in the Julia Roberts role.


New 9/11 PSA features Lady Gaga, Pauly D, Julianne Hough

Watch the PSA for 911day.org.


Bravo: We haven't decided whether to air the Russells' marriage counseling

"Any report regarding the content of upcoming episodes is mere speculation," says a network spokesperson.


3-D TV a bust?

Sales of 3-D sets have slowed and there is even speculation that ESPN 3D might shutter.


"Idol" rocker James Durbin signs a record deal

19 Management will still work with Durbin, but he has signed on for the smaller Wind-Up Reocrds.


"True Blood's" Lindsay Pusipher joins "The Hatfields and McCoys"

She'll play Bill Paxton's daughter in the History channel miniseries.


"Glee" finds Mike Chang's parents

Actors Tamlyn Tomita and Keong Sim are joining "Glee" this season as Ryan Murphy tries to focus more on characters like Chang, who haven't had much screentime. PLUS: Chris Colfer on Kurt and Blaine.


It's back to basics for "Sons of Anarchy"

After last season's "experimental" storyline involving Northern Ireland and the IRA, "Sons of Anarchy" is back to its Charming roots for Season 4. As Alan Sepinwall notes, "It's good to have the show back playing to its strengths, rather than turning its characters into pawns in an elaborate game being played between characters the audience had no investment in. The three episodes I've seen are much more satisfying than all but the first and last episodes of last season."
Kurt Sutter: "I'd really have to f*ck it up for us to not get to seven seasons"
Charlie Hunnam: Expect big changes by end of the season
Katey Sagal: "We are in the world of anarchists"

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TUESDAY ODDS & ENDS

September 6, 2011

NBC earns a record $3.5 million per ad from Super Bowl ads

Introducing Nancy Grace's "Dancing" partner: "He's pushing me around…"

Louis CK pays tribute to George Carlin

Coming to reality TV: Las Vegas coroners?

Roger Ebert: I want Philip Seymour Hoffman to play me in the movies

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September 6, 2011

Eddie Murphy: "I am enormously honored" to host the Academy Awards
The Academy made Murphy hosting official this afternoon with producer Brett Ratner hailing him as "a comedic genius, one of the greatest and most influential live performers ever." Murphy, meanwhile, said in a statement: "I am enormously honored to join the great list of past Academy Award hosts from Hope and Carson to Crystal, Martin and Goldberg, among others."

September 6, 2011

Susan Lucci turns down "All My Children" on the web
The soap offered to maintain her ABC salary, but she reportedly wanted more money and fewer hours.


ABC announces Ben Flajnik as "The Bachelor"

The 28-year-old "Bachelorette" alum will hand out roses beginning in January.


Report: Bravo will air Taylor & Russell Armstrong's marriage counseling sessions

Both Taylor and Russell agreed to have their marriage counseling filmed for "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."


"The Office"/"Parks and Rec" boss to remake "Friday Night Dinner" for NBC

Greg Daniels will make an American version of the British comedy about a weekly Jewish family's gathering, which features "Episodes" star Tamsin Greig. (Watch the British original)


Molly Sims to host "Project Runway" spinoff "Project Accessory"

The former "Las Vegas" star has her own jewelry collection.


Ashton Kutcher, Sofia Vergara, Julianna Margulies will hand out Emmys

Amy Poehler and hubby Will Arnett will also serve as presenters at this year's ceremony.


Larry Wilmore joins "Happy Endings"

"The Daily Show" correspondent will play Damon Wayans Jr.'s boss in what could be a recurring role.


"Anderson" Cooper's first guests: Amy Winehouse's family

Cooper will chat next Monday with Winehouse's dad, brother and boyfriend.


Showtime will celebrate the 20th anniversary of U2's "Achtung Baby"

The band's documentary "From the Sky Down" will air Oct. 29.


Fox developing "Wanderlust" from "Greek" creator

Patrick Sean Smith's new series will follow young adults who travel the globe.


"Gilmore Girl's" Scott Cohen joins "Pan Am"

He'll play a Pan Am VP in three episodes.


Katie Couric makes her ABC debut tonight on "Nightline"

She'll interview Sarah Jessica Parker.


Several "One Life to Live" cast members agree to stay on for web version

Erika Slezak, Ted King, Michael Easton and Kassie DePalva will stick with the soap after it departs ABC.

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September 6, 2011

Eddie Murphy agrees to host the Oscars
According to Deadline Hollywood, the 84th Academy Awards has picked Eddie Murphy to host, and the 50-year-old comedian has agreed to the job. The gig will re-team Murphy with the director of his upcoming movie "Tower Heist," Brett Ratner, who is serving as the producer of next year's ceremony. Meanwhile, Murphy's agency thinks it'll be "a real coup for Murphy's dormant career which is about to get a kick-start," according to Deadline.

September 6, 2011

Regis Philbin: I've leaving "Live" on Nov. 18
Reege's last day will be the Friday before Thanksgiving.


"Two and a Half Men" stars to present Letterman's Top 10 list

Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones will present Thursday's list from the set of their show.


"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" looked like a "creepy necro-party game"

Season 2 clearly should've been scrapped, says Mary McNamara, especially after filming that opening scene last night in reaction to Russell Armstrong's death. The allure of "Real Housewives" has been in part a celebration of the unreality of life. "But now," she says, "we know that as these tableaux were constructed, as these little scenes were nursed into being, the petty tensions fed, the catty diatribes coddled, offstage a man was slowly moving toward self-destruction. How can we now watch and think of anything else?" PLUS: That opening was grotesque, Beverly Hills "Housewives" — except Taylor Armstrong — will appear on Anderson Cooper's talk show, and what was left out?


Ethan Zohn & Jenna Morasca may have gotten engaged on "Amazing Race"

The "Survivor" champs hint that the question may have been popped during filming of the reality show.


Wilson Phillips get a reality show

TV Guide will chronicle the trio as they make a comeback after being featured in "Bridesmaids."


Donald Glover signs hip-hop record deal

The "Community" star's hip-hop act Childish Gambino has joined indie label Glassnote, home to Mumford & Sons, to release his debut album "Camp" in November.


Anthony Michael Hall arrested in dispute with neighbor

The former "Dead Zone" star allegedly threatened to beat up a neighbor.


CMT announces 4 unscripted new shows, including one starring John Schneider

The "Dukes of Hazard" star will host "Trick My What?," which joins newbies, "Bayou Billionaires," "Summer Rental" and "Top Secret Recipes."


Alyson Hannigan: I'm bloated, not pregnant

The "How I Met Your Mother" star denied being pregnant after being photographed with what appeared to be a baby bump.


"Bachelor Pad" to end with a 3-hour finale

Just like it started with a three-hour premiere.

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September 5, 2011

MDA Telethon raises more money without Jerry Lewis
This year's telethon brought in nearly $61.5 million, about $2.6 million more than last year. Meanwhile, co-host Nigel Lythgoe said Lewis is welcome back, and he hoped the legendary comedian will make a cameo next year. PLUS: Telethon worked well without Lewis, and comedians hold Web-athon in support of Lewis.


Susan Lucci blasts ABC Daytime boss for the decline of "All My Children"

She blames ABC Daytime chief Brian Frons for installing a new head writer who created "subpar" scripts. "I think our being in this position is the result of some very bad decisions by you," she writes in her memoir.


Ellen Pompeo: I want to keep going on "Grey's Anatomy" — if I'm wanted

But, she says, ABC hasn't contacted her to renew her contract after next season. "You don't get dressed for the party if you don't have an invitation," she says. PLUS: Sandra Oh a victim of identity theft, and see "Grey's" premiere pics.


Fox premiering "New Girl" across the web

The Zooey Deschanel comedy pilot will be up on iTunes, Hulu, VOD, Fox.com and even Deschanel's blog before it premieres on TV.


Check out the "Dancing" stars and their partners

Including Chaz and Lacey. PLUS: Chaz Bono says: "America really needs to see this."


George Carlin Street?

An online petition is urging New York City to rename part of West 151st Street in honor of the legendary comic.


See "Boardwalk Empire" subway trains in action

HBO rolled out a train from 1917 to promote Season 2.


Watch the first 4 minutes of "Sons of Anarchy" Season 4

As shown at Comic-Con.

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September 3, 2011

Eddie Murphy: Oscar host?
Academy Awards producer Brett Ratner is supposedly interested in one person for the hosting job: Eddie Murphy, who is starring in Ratner's new movie "Tower Heist." According to Deadline Hollywood, Murphy is "showing interest."

September 2, 2011

Obama speechwriter quits to write for sitcoms
Jon Lovett, 29, Obama's "hilarious" speechwriter, is moving to Hollywood to fulfill his dream of writing for comedies.


Holly Robinson Peete: "The Talk" finally "officially" dumped me

"Until today," she explains, "I was not contractually released which prevented me from moving on and finding other work."


Tara Reid booed as she's evicted from the "Celebrity Big Brother" house

The crowd chanted "Get Tara out" as Reid became the 3rd celebrity evicted. Later, during a contentious interview, Tara Reid complained she was a victim of reality TV editing, and that was "a little bullied" in the house. (Watch Reid's 2nd interview.)


CBS unveils "The Good Wife" — the digital magazine

You can read the first issue of the digital magazine by clicking here.


Ally Sheedy & Cara Buono join Lifetime's "Modern Love"

You might remember Buono from "Mad Men" and from playing Christopher Moltisanti's wife on "The Sopranos."


CW re-teams "Homicide" producers for a rookie cop drama

Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson  are working on "Musketeers 3.0," the latest rookie cop drama.


Anthony Hopkins: HBO star?

Hopkins is said to be interested in playing the male lead in Noah Baumbach's adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's book "The Corrections."


"Glee" Season 3: Go behind the scenes

Fox has a new two-minute featurette from the "Glee" set.


Dish Network teaming with Blockbuster for a streaming service to rival Netflix

The new partnership could land Starz's streaming.


"Community" plans more Jeff + Annie

"There’s definitely more Jeff/Annie chemistry this year than ever before," says Alison Brie.


It's the a capella "Doctor Who" theme

This video made "Who" boss Steven Moffat's day.

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September 2, 2011

Report: Bravo to put future reality stars through more psychological testing
In the wake of Russell Armstrong's death, Bravo is also reportedly beefing up its reality star contracts to absolve the network from legal liability.


Comedy Central going promo crazy for Charlie Sheen roast

The Sept. 19 event has taken over buses and the side of a building in the form of a mural. PLUS: Is this Jeff Ross' outfit for the Sheen roast?


Molly Shannon to guest-host "The Talk"

The "SNL" alum will join the CBS talk show for the month of September.


"The Amazing Race" turns 10

Monday, Sept. 5 marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of "The Amazing Race," which struggled to gain a foothold in the ratings in the immediate aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks six days later. The first season of "Amazing Race," in fact, started in New York City. Watch the very first "Amazing Race" episode Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5.


Dr. Keith Ablow: Don't let your kids watch Chaz Bono on "Dancing"

In a Fox News article, the star of the short-lived "The Keith Ablow Show" says that watching a transgender contestant is "the last thing vulnerable children and adolescents need."


Bethenny Frankel signs book deal to write a fiction novel

The book "Skinny Dipping" will become the latest addition to her Skinnygirl empire.


Is Hugh Laurie happy playing "House"? "I don't know," he says

The New York Times Magazine profiles the "House" star turned blues musician, whose new album was No. 2 in England, blocked from the top spot by Adele.


Oprah wants tech bigwigs to help save her website

Not only is she visiting Facebook, but Oprah will also meet with Silicon Valley execs in hopes of getting ideas to boost traffic to Oprah.com.


Steven Seagal  denies killing puppy during reality TV raid

An Arizona man is demanding an apology after his home was raided and a puppy was killed during filming of "Steven Seagal Lawman."


Labor Day is loaded with TV marathons

From "Buffy" to ""Real Housewives of Orange County."


Anderson Cooper: I'm not sure how much giggling I'll do on "Anderson"

"I hope to not completely lose control like that," he says of the Gerard Depardieu incident.


Despite his exit, Chris Meloni looms large in "SVU" promo

Watch Mariska Hargitay and newbies Danny Pino and Kelli Giddish talk about the new season.

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September 2, 2011

"Rescue Me" will have a "loud and unforgiving" episode
The 93rd and final episode, airing Wednesday just four days shy of the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, won't shy away from the show's dark humor.


"The Early Show" drops weathercaster Marysol Castro

She'll remain with CBS News, but the forecasts will be handled by CBS affiliates from now on.


"Big Brother's" Shelly: I want to apologize to Jeff Schroeder

"It's a game," she says, "I made a game move, but at least he'll have the satisfaction of knowing it didn't work and that his lovely girlfriend is still in the house."


TLC to celebrate the "World's Smallest Man"

Meet Edward Hernandez, all 2-foot-3 of him.


"Jimmy Kimmel Live" to film segments in Toronto

Jimmy and his sidekick Guillermo will tape comedy bits from the Toronto International Film Festival.


"Playboy Club" books "Sam Cooke"

Singer/songwriter Rafael Saadiq will portray the '60s R&B musician, who was killed in 1964.


Original "Blues Clues" host talks about his "Fameishness"

Steve Burns is now 37.


"Punky Brewster" releases a parenting book

The mom to a 6-year-old and 3-year-old talk about her new book, "Happy Chaos," and her kids watching Punky. PLUS: Whatever happened to Punky's dog, Brandon?


"Spartacus" alum joins "Pan Am"

Actress Erin Cummings, who also starred on "Detroit 1-8-7," will play a mistress to an airline executive.


18 famous TV roles played by someone else

From Chrissy Snow to Jenna Maroney.


David Spade shows off his 3-year-old daughter

The "Rules of Engagement" star recently hung out with Jillian Grace, his Playboy playmate baba mama.


Dr. Phil gets a new grandson

Jay McGraw and his Playboy wife Erica Dahm welcomed London Phillip McGraw on Sunday.

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September 2, 2011

David Cross joins "Modern Family"
The "Arrested Development" alum will recur this season, playing a city councilman.


"Breaking Bad" meets "Sons of Anarchy": Biker gang prof accused of dealing meth

Meet Stephen J. Kinzey, Ph.D, a Cal State University kinesiology professor who allegedly leads a biker gang (Devils Diciples Outlaw) and is accused of running a lucrative methamphetamine operation. Kinzey is wanted by the law.


Jada Pinkett Smith thanks "HawthoRNe" fans

"All our facebook fans…twitter soldiers and viewers…you held us down. Of course you know there is more to come…believe it!," she wrote on her WhoSay page.

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September 2, 2011

TNT cancels "HawthoRNe" — "Memphis Beat" has 50/50 shot of survival
"Memphis Beat" is on the bubble despite pulling in 4.9 million for its 2nd season finale.


Watch Anna Kournikova in action as a "Biggest Loser" trainer

She'll beat their weight out of them.


Bethenny Frankel: It's not Bravo's fault that Russell Armstrong died

"People sign very lengthy documents and they know what they're getting into," says the "Real Housewives" vet. "Life is stressful. It's unfair to blame a TV show for something personal."


"Desperate Housewives" releases final season premiere pics

The ladies bury a body.


A&E orders "Bordertown: Laredo" reality show from Al Roker

The series follows six Mexican-American cops as they battle drug cartels along the Texas-Mexico border.


Check out all the "Glee" high school portraits

Everybody except Ashley Fink.


T.I. back in federal custody

What will become of his VH1 reality show, especially since it wasn't allowed to film at his halfway house?


See Carrie Underwood & Tony Bennet duet on "Blue Bloods"

Their cameo is set for the season premiere on Sept. 23.


"Big Brother's" Cassi Colvin lands a "Bold and the Beautiful" cameo

She'll film her scenes the day after the "Big Brother" finale.


Oops! ESPN subs Minneapolis for Madison, Wisconsin

The Madison skyline shown during last night's UNLV-Wisconsin game was actually stock footage of Minneapolis' skyline.


"Big Bang" giving Raj a potenital love interest from "Switched at Birth"

Katie Leclerc will guest in the season's fourth episode.


Watch Minka Kelly kick butt on "Charlie's Angels"

Meanwhile, the cast has had to battle Miami's mosquitoes and red ants.

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September 1, 2011

James Gandolfini: An HBO series comeback?
"The Sopranos" star is producing a drama revolving around Antarctica, a series he may star in.


Facebook will interview Oprah

Oprah Winfrey will visit the Facebook campus next week and submit to an interview that will be streamed live on the web.


Christina Ricci went "totally dieting" in preparation for a "Pan Am" bikini shoot

Says Ricci: "We all have to be in bikinis in the second episode (and) some of the girls are like, 'I'm not dieting, screw it!' And I'm, like, totally dieting."


Heather Morris' fake black eye stirs controversy

Is the "Glee" star promoting domestic violence with her photoshoot?


"NCIS" actor arrested for felony battery

A neighbor accused David Fisher of trying to choke him over an argument over laundry.


"SNL" Lonely Islander coming to "Up All Night"

Jorma Taccone will play Maya Rudolph's ex.


"Pregnant in Heels" in Heels" renewed

The Bravo reality show will be back for Season 2.


From Conan to "Big Bang": Warner Bros studio lot is Hollywood's most prolific TV factory

The lot, once home to "Friends" and "The West Wing," hosts a variety of shows, from "The Voice" to "Ellen" to "Fringe" to "Chuck" to "Two and a Half Men" and even "The Bachelor."


Preview "The Good Wife" Season 3

Three clips from the new season have been made available.

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September 1, 2011

Justin Long lands the "New Girl"
Long will romance Zooey Deschanel in his first major role since "Ed."


"The View" will salute "All My Children"

The Sept. 23 episode will be entirely devoted to the departing (from TV) soap.


Watch "Bones" Season 7 promo

As Brennan juggles pregnancy and crime-solving.


"Jimmy Kimmel Live" returns Tuesday with a tribute to Uncle Frank

Kimmel, who has been on vacation the past two weeks, will who clips of Frank Potenza with Don Rickles and Tom Cruise.


Gene Simmons & Shannon Tweed reveal their wedding invitations

Oct. 1st at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

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September 1, 2011

Obama vows to end his jobs speech before NFL kicks off the season
The president will address a joint session of Congress next Thursday night — just before the NFL's season kicks off on NBC at 8:30 pm ET. But football fans shouldn't worry, says Obama's spokesman. "I can assure you that, for all you football fans, that he will be completed before kickoff," says White House press secretary Jay Carney. UPDATE: Obama will speak at 7 pm ET next Thursday.


NFL to commemorate 9/11's 10th anniversary on Sept. 11

The first NFL Sunday of the season happens to be on Sept. 11, and the league plans to commemorate the 10th anniversary with several renditions of "Taps" throughout the day.


"Parks and Rec" unveils the new Tammys

Meet Tammy 1 Patricia Clarkson and Tammy Zero, Ron Swanson's mom, played by Paula Pell. PLUS: Rashida Jones: "She's cool. She's hot. She went to Harvard."


Starz ends streaming deal with Netflix

Starz announced today that its streaming deal will not be renewed. The current deal expires Feb. 28, 2012.


Dumped "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" producer: Guy Fieri refused to wear long pants

"He took great umbrage at standard producer notes that I would send out," says David Page, who recently settled his lawsuit with Food Network. "Take, for example, an instruction to wear long pants while shooting the 2009 Christmas-themed episode in a snow-free Alaska in October."


"Boardwalk Empire" promoting Season 2 with a subway car from the 1920s

The authentic vintage subway cars will operate throughout September.


Check out "The Big Bang Theory" in comic form

With "Big Bang" starting in syndication on Sept. 19, prepare for an avalanche of "Big Bang" comic-related promotional items.


Kal Penn's NBC workplace comedy is set at the United Nations

The former Obama aide will play an assistant to the  U.S. ambassador.


"The X Factor" gives a glimpse of its contestants

Meet Stacey. Meet Rachel.


Bailey getting a "Grey's Anatomy" love triangle

Jason George will reprise his role as Bailey’s anesthesiologist ex for a multi-episode arc. PLUS: See new "Grey's" footage, via music video.


"Glee" characters pose for yearbook photos

It's school picture time at McKinley High! PLUS: Kevin McHale talks to troubled gay youths.


Lacey Schwimmer calls "Dancing" partner Chaz Bono "a full man"

"The fact of the matter is, he's a full man, in every shape or form," she says of her partner. PLUS: Elisabetta Canalis is the early "Dancing" favorite.


Audrina Patridge: I'm done with "Audrina"

The former "Hills" star doubts MTV will bring her back for a 2nd season. "We finished in April and I kind of decided I wanted to take some time off from reality," she says. "I want to do something more like acting or hosting."

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THURSDAY ODDS & ENDS

September 1, 2011

"Extreme Makeover" will build 7 homes in tornado-ravaged Joplin, Missouri

Aziz Ansari leads Twitter in creating potential Scott Caan TV shows

Adam Levine hates singing reality shows — except "The Voice"

MTV imagines a "Celebrity Deathmatch": Ashton Kutcher vs. Charlie Sheen

"Game of Thrones" showrunners address sexploitation accusations

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September 1, 2011

Showtime renews "The Big C"
The Laura Linney series will be back for a 3rd season.

September 1, 2011

AMC supersizes "The Walking Dead's" season premiere, but splits the season in 2
The 2nd season premiere will be 90 minutes, but AMC is only airing six episodes this fall. The remaining episodes will air starting Feb. 12.


AMC orders Kevin Smith comic shop reality show, plus "JJK Security"

"Secret Stash" will follow the goings-on at Smith's comic book shop in New Jersey, Jay and Silent bob's Secret Stash. Meanwhile, "JJK Security" will revolve around a quirky family-owned private security business in rural Georgia.


VH1 will re-air "The Concert for New York City" on Sept. 11

The 10-year-old event brought rock stars and other big names together in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks.


Fox offers a preview of "House" in jail

Check out Dr. House with Odette Annable.


Whole Foods yanks Bethenny Frankel's Skinnygirl cocktails

The supermarket chain found that the "All Natural" product didn't have all-natural ingredients.

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September 1, 2011

"Dancing with the Stars" considered pairing Carson Kressley with a man
"We thought about it," says exec producer Conrad Green, who adds: "We try to follow what happens in real ballroom competitions. That was the original intention of the show. And while we are aware that there are same-sex couples, the competitions are usually mixed-gendered." PLUS: Lacey Schwimmer lashes out at Chaz Bono haters, Chaz won't dance to Cher, and David Arquette tells Letterman that Rob Kardashian has the best butt.


Russell Armstrong's mom to Bravo: "Let's not murder my son twice"

John Ann Hotckiss, the late "Real Housewives" star's mother, isn't too happy with Bravo's special interviews.


"It's Always Sunny" to pay homage to "Toddlers & Tiaras"

One episode will be devoted to kiddie beauty pageants.


FBI determines threats against "Big Brother" Shelly's family are not "credible"

The feds this week met with the family of Shelly Moore.


Aubrey Plaza: I suffered a stroke when I was 20

"It was kind of a freak thing," the "Parks and Recreation" star tells Letterman.


Hulu debuts in Japan — with CBS content

CBS is dipping its toe in Hulu, but only in Japan.


Susan Lucci reacts to filming her final "All My Children" scenes

"it just didn't seem real," she says of her last day on set Tuesday.


Letterman sets "Drum Sulu Week"

Starring George Takei on drums.


"House" unveils chalkboard poster

What does it mean?


Jeff Probst defends bringing Coach & Ozzy back to "Survivor"

Says Probst: "Ozzy is the real deal. Coach is the pretender."


"Glee" releases another Season 3 promo

Also set to "We Got the Beat." PLUS: Heather Morris got a black eye for a photo shoot.


Susan Boyle sings on "America's Got Talent"

The "Britain's Got Talent" debuted the first single from her new album.


Watch J.Lo & Marc Anthony's new Kohl's commercials

They filmed separate ads apparently before their breakup.


Lauren Conrad: Dating a "Teen Wolf"?

The former MTV star is reportedly seeing current MTV star Colton Haynes.

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