December 2011

TUESDAY ODDS & ENDS

December 6, 2011

Lindsay Lohan gives Ellen DeGeneres an exclusive on her Playboy pics

Comedy Central developing a brothel sitcom starring a "Reno 911" alum

Erin Andrews sues Marriott Hotel for invasion of privacy over peephole incident

Watch Michael Buble duet with Ed Helms

Seth Meyers: I got a bad employee review interning at Comedy Central

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December 6, 2011

Report: Alec Baldwin removed from a plane
Was the "30 Rock" star kicked off for playing Words with Friends?

December 6, 2011

"Glee" will do a Michael Jackson tribute episode
The Jan. 24 episode will feature 10 to 12 Jackson songs.


Lobbying begins to get "Terra Nova" a 2nd season

20th Century Fox Television is hoping Fox renews the very expensive drama.


Jesse James uses "American Chopper" to diss Sandra Bullock

On "American Chopper: The Build-Off," James says, "I became a big shot and married some Hollywood actress …"


"The Closer" finale will bring back the one that got away

Next summer will see the return of Brenda's Moby Dick.


Al Gore has been watching "90210"

The former vice president wanted to see how Teddy's story played out in advance of meeting Trevor Donovan.


"HIMYM" gets its biggest ratings in nearly 3 years

Nearly 12 million viewers watched last night, the highest since January 2009.

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December 6, 2011

NBC to revisit the Royal marriage
Next Tuesday in primetime, the Peacock will air "William and Kate: Inside the Royal Marriage."


"Dexter" divorce is final

Michael C. Hall and co-star Jennifer Carpenter are no longer married, as of last Friday.


Sienna Miler will star in BBC drama on Alfred Hitchcock's obsession with "The Girl"

Toby Jones will play Hitchcock in the film examining the director's "obsessive relationship" with his muse, Tippi Hedren, as played by Miller.


Alec Baldwin unleashes his Tracy Morgan impression

The "30 Rock" star also showed Conan how he impersonates a cabbie, Jimmy Stewart and Mayor Bloomberg.


Jimmy Kimmel imagines the Donald Trump Republican debate

"Apprentice"-style.


"Gossip Girl" stylist loses her hand in plane propeller accident

Lauren Scruggs, 23, also suffered brain injuries after walking into a moving propeller at a private airport in Dallas.


CBS gets a Monday boost

New episodes and no competition from "Dancing" were a formula for success Monday for CBS.


Watch Nick Jonas on "Last Man Standing"

He plays the deadbeat dad of Tim Allen's grandson.


Taylor Armstrong opens up about her husband's suicide

She appeared on "Watch What Happens Live" to talk about her meltdown on "Real Housewives."


Funny or Die visits Megan Mullally's Home for TV Actresses

Go inside the house that is "home" to Ellie Kemper, Megan Mullally, Lake Bell, Aubrey Plaza, Casey Wilson and Michaela Watkins.

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December 6, 2011

MTV unveils "Jersey Shore's" Season 5 trailer
"We're back in our habitat."


Democrats like "Modern Family," Republicans watch "The Bachelor"

A study commissioned by EW also found that while Democrats enjoyed "30 Rock" and "Parks and Rec," Republicans watched shows like "The Middle," "Hawaii Five-0," "Castle" and "Swamp Loggers," plus Jay Leno.


"HIMYM's" twist, explained

Last nigh's episode is part of master plan, says co-creator Carter Bays. "This was an important moment we wanted to hit for the series arc," he says. PLUS: What bullsh*t!, and in defense of the twist.


See a preview of Rob Schneider's "Rob"

Despite changing the show's title from "¡Rob!" to "Rob," a new promo still uses the name "¡Rob!"


NFL getting TV networks to pay 60% more

In total, the new deal would bring $6 billion to the NFL.


AMC may get shaken up

AMC Networks CEO says he's "exploring changing the mix of content on AMC" in wake of the network's success with original shows.


"X Factor's" Drew wants her fans to stop sending threats to Paula and Nicole

"No one deserves death threats," she says.


ESPN under fire for its "tax on every American household"

Cable TV honchos are angry that pricey ESPN fees are continuing to rise.


"Dexter" boss defends Season 6

Why has this season been so uneven?


Comedy Central orders "Gajillionaires"

The animated comedy will tackle the world of big business corruption.


Aaron Sorkin's "Newsroom" isn't the first TV show with that title

In the '90s, Canadian TV also had a TV news drama called "The Newsroom."


Watch the new "The Bachelor" promo

"25 girls ready to attack."


Peter Dinklage poses with a naked woman as he's named GQ's "Stud of the Year"

Warning: GQ surrounds the "Game of Thrones" star with nudity.

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December 5, 2011

Ice Cube to star in FX drama "Eye for an Eye"
He'll also produce the revenge drama, which will mark his first starring TV series role.


How about Donald Trump as "America's Got Talent" judge?

Nick Cannon says he's rooting for Trump to replace Piers Morgan.


"Once Upon a Time" finds its Gaston

"Psych's" Sage Brocklebank has landed the "Beauty and the Beast" role.


Misha Collins coming back to "Supernatural"

He'll return for at least three more episodes.


Check out pics from "Glee's" Christmas episode

Plus, a special visit by Chewbacca.


Larry King wants to be frozen when he dies

Explains King: "It's the only hedging of a bet."


"Dancing's" Karina Smirnoff breaks up with her baseball-playing fiance

Her engagement to Brad Penny is off.

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December 5, 2011

Aaron Sorkin's HBO cable news drama gets a name: "Newsroom"
The series, which closely resembles MSNBC, had been previously referred to as "More As This Story Develops."


Ryan Kwanten will celebrate Valentine's Day on "New Girl"

The "True Blood" hunk will romance Zooey Deschanel


"24" movie could begin shooting in April

A script should be completed by the end of the year.


Rosie O'Donnell gets engaged

She and girlfriend Michelle Rounds are expected to wed around Christmas.


"Lost's" Titus Welliver takes on "Grimm" role

He'll play a "Grimm" creature named Farley Holt.


E! hires the boyfriend of Neil Patrick Harris

Actor and chef David Burtka will serve as an E! News correspondent and contribute to red carpet coverage.

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December 5, 2011

"Grey's Anatomy" bringing back Meredith's mom
Kate Burton will reprise her role for "Grey's" alt-universe storyline where Ellis Grey  doesn't die.


Syfy's "Jersey Shore Shark Attack" will feature "Goodfellas," "Sopranos" — and Vinny

The TV movie parody of "Jersey Shore" will star Paul Sorvino from "Goodfellas," Tony Sirico from "The Sopranos," Joey Fatone from 'N Sync, William Atherton and "Jersey's" own Vinny Guadagnino.


"Up All Night" gives Will Arnett a brother: Dean Winters

The "Rescue Me" alum will play Chris' competitive brother, Casey.


An "X Factor" romance?

Melanie Amaro is supposedly dating Trace Kennedy of the Stereo Hogzz.


Fox delays the "Bones" fall finale till spring

The Dec. 15 midseason finale will instead air on Jan. 12 as a lead-in to its spinoff "The Finder."


Dr. House's wife returning

Actress Karolina Wydra will reappear in the spring.


Lisa Kudrow's "Web Therapy" renewed — with guest Meryl Streep

Showtime has picked up a 2nd season, which will feature Streep, Conan O'Brien and Rosie O'Donnell, among others.


ABC's Sunday lineup falls to a new low

"Once Upon a Time," "Desperate Housewives" and "Pan Am" were hurt by football.


"Boardwalk Empire" produces a disturbing scene

"It was," says James Poniewozik, "audacious, tough to watch, and probably crossed the line from tragedy to uncomfortable laughter at least once."


"Real Housewives" star Kim Richards enters rehab

The former child actor has been battling a drinking problem.


"Sex and the City's" inspiration/creator files for divorce

Author Candace Bushnell is ending her nine-year relationship to a ballet dancer.

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December 5, 2011

Giuliana Rancic will undergo a double mastectomy
The breast cancer sufferer says a double mastectomy was the best option. "First, I would like to take the stigma away," she says. "'Mastectomy' the word seemed so scary to me at first. After doing research and seeing the advancements, the surgery has come a long way from 20 years ago. The results can be incredible."


Since Janet Jackson, the average age of a Super Bowl halftime performer is 54.8

With the addition of 53-year-old Madonna, the Super Bowl is continuing its use of musical acts from yesteryear. Only last year's performer, the Black Eyed Peas, bucked the trend.


How to fix Fred Armisen's Obama "SNL" impression: Stop making it accurate!

Armisen should use Dana Carvey's impression of George H.W. Bush, which wasn't all that realistic but captured the essence of the man, as Jason Zinoman argues in this video.


"X Factor's" Paula and Nicole are getting death threats

The two judges have also received abusive tweets and Facebook messages since Drew was eliminated. PLUS: "X Factor" contestants can make more than $5 million, and "X Factor" has its own unique audience.


Sara Rue getting in a sham lesbian marriage on CW

She'll star in "Poseurs," a pilot script about two female friends who wed to stay in their fancy New York City apartment.


"Extreme Makeover" had to edit out an NBA star

Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics made a cameo in September not knowing that it was forbidden due to the NBA lockout. So producers had to cut his cameo out.


Police: Charlie Sheen's ex-wife arrested for assault, and with 4 grams of cocaine

"The World According to Paris" star Brooke Mueller allegedly beat up a woman outside a bar in Aspen, Colorado.


Deep-water fishing becoming a TLC reality show

"Hook, Line & Sisters" is set in the competitive world of deep-sea fishing.


"All My Children" alum Denise Vasi is the new star of "Single Ladies"

She'll replace Stacey Dash in Season 2.


"Community" to build another blanket fort

This time, Troy and Abed want to break the Guinness World Record.


Transgender woman sues Khloe Kardashian, claiming assault

Khloe allegedly beat up Chantal Spears outside a Hollywood nightclub. PLUS: "Teen Mom" star is feuding with Kourtney Kardashian on Twitter.


History channel will allow viewers to instantly buy products on TV

But only if you're a Verizon Fios user.


Buy a detailed "Game of Thrones" map

For $20, you can have a detailed map of Westeros that a cartographer spent more than 40 hours assembling.


Alec Baldwin interviews Chris Rock

Listen to Rock's appearance on Baldwin's radio show.


Lindsay Lohan is not headed to "Celebrity Big Brother"

Reports in the UK claimed Lohan was headed for the British reality show, which begins in January. But her rep says it's not true.


Jimmy Fallon & Maya Rudelph sing "Baby It's Cold Outside"

In chipmunk voices.

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December 4, 2011

It's official: Madonna to perform at the Super Bowl halftime
The 53-year-old Material Girl is set to perform with Cirque du Soleil.

 

December 2, 2011

"CSI: Miami" books Raquel Welch and Bo Derek
Welch will play Diego Navarro's mom, while Bo Derek will also play a mom.


Is "Homeland" an apology for "24"?

The Showtime series, from "24" vets, seems to dramatize ideas opposite to "24."


FCC: "Anderson" is a news show

Anderson Cooper's talk show is a news show and thus doesn't need to give political candidates equal time, the FCC ruled Friday.


2 girls use CPR learned from "Grey's Anatomy" to save a mom's life

The girls — ages 10 and 12 — helped save a mom's life after she suffered a severe asthma attack.


Check out Danny Pudi on "Chuck"

Here's your first look at the "Community" star at the Buy More.


Watch the "House of Lies" trailer

The Showtime series stars Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell. Go behind the scenes.


Will Stevie Wonder go "Dancing"?

Ellen DeGeneres tried to get Stevie to address the rumors.


Tracey Gold tells "Starving Secrets" on Lifetime

The former "Growing Pains" star recounts her battle with anorexia on her new TV show.


Syfy's "Neverland" tells how Peter became Pan

The "Peter Pan" prequel is lovely to look at but too long.


"The Office" wastes Maura Tierney

The actress, a veteran of workplace comedy on "NewsRadio," was given nothing funny to do on this week's episode.


"New Girl" gets a "Kick Ass" intern

Clark Duke, who also starred on "Greek," will guest as an unpaid intern.


"X Factor's" Astro: "I learned that I'm ignorant"

Says the 15-year-old rapper: "I learned that I get angry easily and I gotta learn to deal with stuff better. I think I definitely learned since last week, and I'm learning more now."


Watch Letterman interview Rachel Maddow at Ball State University

The MSNBC host was part of Dave's on-campus speaker series.


"Laugh-In" star Alan Sues dies at 85

Among his famous characters was Uncle Al, the Kiddies Pal.

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December 2, 2011

ABC Daytime boss exiting
Brian Frons, the ABC Daytime president who angered soap fans by canceling "Ally My Children" and "One Life to Live," is leaving ABC as part of a shakeup at the network.


"Grey's Anatomy" is doing an alternate reality episode, with Kate Walsh

What if Derek and Addison never broke up? What if Meredith's mom never had Alzheimer's? We'll see what happens in a February sweeps episode.


Taylor Armstrong signs a book deal

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" has reportedly signed a deal with Simon and Schuster to release a book in Feb. 2012.


CBS changes Rob Schneider's sitcom title from "¡Rob!" to "Rob"

Police drama "The 2-2" is also undergoing a name-change, to "NYC 22."


French "Vampire Diaries" fans prosecuted for naming their son after Damon

French authorities claim the name they gave their son — "Daemon," with an extra "e" — violates France's civil code because its diabolical origins could pose harm to the child.


Neil Patrick Harris apologizes for saying "tranny" on "Live!"

"Should have been more thoughtful," he wrote on Twitter. "Didn't at all mean to offend."


Tree crushes Madeleine Stowe's car

The "Revenge" star was not in the car when high winds took the tree down outside her Santa Monica home.


"America's Most Wanted" debuts on Lifetime

John Walsh is "thrilled to be back in the saddle" for tonight's return.


"NCIS" star Pauley Perrette gets engaged

She is set to marry an aspiring actor who is a former British Marine.


"Breaking Bad" guys named "Badasses" of the year

GQ calls the cast the "best ensemble" on TV right now.


NBC selling "Parks and Rec" Li'L Sebastian Plush

Only $19.99.


Watch the red-band trailer for "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie"

The Adult Film series hits the big screen with sex doll humping, Zach Galifianakis and Jeff "Chef" Goldblum.

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December 2, 2011

Donald Trump will moderate a Republican presidential debate
Ion TV will broadcast the Dec. 27 debate from the conservative magazine Newsmax. Why The Donald? "Our readers and the grass roots really love Trump," says Newsmax's boss.


Letterman sweeps Leno

For the first time in 17 years, "The Late Show" topped "The Tonight Show" in the key 18-49 demo for November sweeps. Leno, however, still had more total viewers.


Tim Meadows is Herman Cain

Watch the "SNL" alum's Funny or Die sexual harassment training video from 1986.


"Community's" ratings rise

Faced with the prospect of cancelation, the NBC comedy last night delivered its best ratings in two months — 3.9 million viewers. PLUS: "Community finally delves into Shirley's backstory, and Hulu begins syndicating "Community" reruns.


"Whitney" matches its all-time low, despite a Chelsea Handler cameo

Handler's cameo failed to deliver more viewers to the NBC comedy.


50 Cent signs Pauly D to his record label

The "Jersey Shore" star and the rapper will work together to produce an album.


"Glee" mashes up "I Will Survive" and "Survivor"

Watch a preview from next week's episode.

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December 2, 2011

"Mob Wives" star was wearing a wire for the FBI
Renee Graziano's ex-husband, Hector "Junior" Pagan, who appeared on the show last year, was reportedly flipped by feds last year.


A "Doctor Who" movie is not in the works

Steven Moffat there are no plans "at the moment" to make a big-screen "Who." "But," he adds, "if and when the movie happens it will need to star television's Doctor Who — and there's only ever one of those at a time." PLUS: "Who" movie won't be a Hollywood reboot.


Simon Cowell: There won't be an "X Factor" judge swap

Rumors of Nicole Scherzinger trading places with Kelly Rowland are incorrect, says Cowell. PLUS: Simon gets payback on "The X Factor," and Paula is selling 700 items on eBay.


J.R. Martinez visits the Pentagon, meets with the Secretary of Defense

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff also visited with the "Dancing with the Stars" champion.


One "Virgin Diaries" virgin has had sex multiple times

The TLC special will spotlight a "reclaimed virgin," who is saving herself for marriage after engaging in sex with multiple partners.


For sale: "Breaking Bad"/"Walking Dead"/"Dexter" shoes

It's the perfect gift, at $85 a pair.


Jimmy Fallon to release his 1st album in a decade

The "Late Night" host's 2nd comedy album will feature parodies and music from his talk show.


Steve Buscemi is a bit of "a nervous wreck" prepping to host "SNL"

Check out the new Buscemi "SNL" promos, and see Buscemi's last time hosting "SNL," in 1998.


"Dexter's" endgame will begin with this season's final 2 episodes

The series finale will be the product of more than two seasons' worth of episodes.


Will.i.am joins "The Voice" UK

He'll appear with Jessie J as a coach on the show. PLUS: "The Voice" Australia getting Seal, Keith Urban, Joel Madden.


Nickelodeon orders a 3rd "Fred" movie, plus 20 "Fred" episodes

The episodes will run 11 minutes and be self-contained.

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December 1, 2011

 "Chuck" filmed final scene Wednesday — Linda Hamilton returning for the finale
"There were a lot of tears," says exec producer Chris Fedak. "It was a very dramatic, tear-filled experience. We have been cherishing each day as we've neared the end."


Federal Election Commission says thank you to "our friend" Stephen Colbert

Commissioners today credited Colbert's SuperPac with raising awareness about the FEC.


"The Bachelor" host gets upset when people say, "another one bites the dust"

Chris Harrison insists Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez's romance was real. PLUS: Ali accused of being "mean" to Roberto.


ABC's "GCB" gets cameos out of Sheryl Cole & Sandra Bernhard

Cole will play herself, while Bernhard will have a top-secret role.


In defense of "The Walking Dead" Season 2

"For my money," says Tom Carson, "these new resonances and intimate undercurrents have made The Walking Dead more interesting, not less. But that's obviously not the case for the sizeable share of the audience that tunes in primarily to see our gang in peril and squads of shambling ghouls getting ornately blown away." PLUS: More suggestions on fixing "Walking Dead."


New sitcom trend: Loving couples replacing bickering couples?

In recent years, sitcom couples have evolved from fighting each other to becoming more romantic.


Rural is all the rage on reality TV

From "Moonshiners" to "Hillbilly Handfishin,'" reality TV is delving into places you don't often see on TV.


Jason Biggs headed to "The Good Wife"

He'll play a lawyer who becomes a Lockhart Gardener client.


"Hot in Cleveland" returns big, "The Exes" has solid debut

Season 3 of "Cleveland" was up on the Season 2 premiere.


Kris Humphries' annulment documents released

Read his response to Kim Kardashian's divorce petition. PLUS: Kim K breached Australian visa rules.


"Celebrity Wife Swap"-ers announced

They are: Gary Busey and Ted Haggard, Niecy Nash and Tina Yothers, Flavor Flav and Dee Snider, Tracey Gold and Carney Wilson, and Mick Foley will trade places with Antonio Sabato Jr.


Letterman to interview Rachel Maddow in Indiana on Friday

The MSNBC host will be the 2nd guest as part of Ball State University's David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series.

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December 1, 2011

Check out Don Draper with his iPhone on "Mad Men" set
See on-location photos from yesterday's filming.


It's "Community" in anime

See the stills from tonight's episode.


"Teen Wolf" adds 4

Including "Battlestar Galactica's" Michael Hogan.


"Parks and Rec": What would Jean-Ralphio do?

Tom Haverford offers some tips on manhood. PLUS: Aubrey Plaza's World of Warcraft ad causes controversy.


"South Park" duo are willing to bribe Grammy voters

Trey Parker and Matt Stone are up for a Grammy nomination for "The Book of Mormon."


Tareq Salahi wants to date Kate Gosselin

The next reality TV romance?


"The Waltons" cast to reunite for the 40th anniversary

Jersey City on Friday will host the first complete cast reunion in 30 years.


CW rolls out "CWingo" game tonight

Viewers can win prizes by watching tonight's "Vampire Diaries" rerun and playing a bingo-like game.


MTV's cage-fighting reality show "Caged" debuts Jan. 9

The show is set in small-town Louisiana, promising to "give an honest and powerful view into the world of passionate amateur MMA fighters and the women in their lives."


Will "Weed Wars" change the perception of medical marijuana users?

The participants in the Discovery Channel series, premiering tonight, hope they get a PR boost, especially since the feds are clamping down on marijuana dispensaries. PLUS: "Weed Wars" is not without stoner humor.


"Big Brother's" Brendon & Rachel captured doing "The Amazing Race"

The couple was spotted at LAX being filmed over the weekend.


Did the cast know about the "Ringer" twist?

"It was pretty shocking," says Kris Polaha.


"The Office's" B.J. Novak admits to pranking Boston's Museum of Fine Arts

Somehow, he and his friends in 1997 re-recorded the audio from the museum tour.


"Sesame Street" is coming to Afghanistan TV

Twenty-six episodes have been created mixing the show with Afghan life.


Chelsea Handler pops up on "Whitney" tonight as a sexual therapist

"Whitney gets hers," says Handler.


Rainn Wilson grills Oprah

Watch "The Office" star on Oprah Winfrey Network.


TLC's "DUI" has no MADD-style scolding

Rather than moralize, the reality show premiering tonight is more focused on the legal consequences of driving drunk.


Michael Jackson's kids looked bored on "The X Factor"

It was painful watching them on their dad's theme night.


Dan Cortese divorcing

The former "MTV Sports" star, now 44, is splitting from his wife of 17 years.


Watch another "Virgin Diaries" preview

With less awkward kissing.


Graham Norton books Madonna, his dream guest

She'll make a rare talk show appearance Jan. 14 on BBC America.


Has "Downton Abbey" become soapy?

Watch a preview of Season 2.

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December 1, 2011

Fox unveils midseason schedule
"American Idol" returns Jan. 18, "Alcatraz" premieres Jan. 16 and Kiefer Sutherland in "Touch" debuts March 19. Meanwhile, "Mobbed" and "The Finder" will be paired with "Idol."

December 1, 2011

"Glee's" Mark Salling fractures his pelvis
It happened while he was playing basketball. "guess what i can do about it? NOTHING!" he wrote on Twitter.


Questlove regrets Michele Bachmann brouhaha — he's recieved racial epithets

"I've seen some really colorful epithets in the past four days, but "n*gger f*ckhead ghetto stick' is probably the one that takes the cake," says Jimmy Fallon's bandleader. "I'm still trying to get my head around that one."


Comedy Central announces spring premiere dates

"South Park" returns March 14, "Tosh.0" on Jan. 31 and "The Comedy awards" will air on May 6.


Piers Morgan refers to Patrice O'Neal as a "she"

Not once, but twice. UPDATE: Piers apologizes: " I'd never heard of him before"


Nigel Lythgoe unsure "America's Got Talent" could use Howard Stern

"I think he'll be honest," says the "Idol" boss. "But what he actually knows about show business and talent and acts, I don't know."


Joan Rivers pays tribute to Louis CK

Read her piece on the "Comic Genius" in GQ.

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December 1, 2011

VH1 making a TLC biopic
T-Boz and Chilli will consult and produce the project, which begins VH1's foray into the scripted TV movie business.


Eric Dane OK after tree crashes into his home

Strong winds last night forced a 30-ft tall Eucalyptus tree to collapse on Dane and wife Rebecca Gayheart's Beverly Hills estate.


Roger Ebert putting "At the Movies" on hiatus

Ebert says on his blog that he'll continue looking for sponsors, but right now "It was a sad but necessary moment of realism" to put the show on hiatus.


Michael Buble: Simon Cowell "killed" my confidence when I performed on "Idol"

The Canadian crooner is still affected by Simon rolling his eyes during his 2007 "Idol" performance, when people assumed he was drunk.


Brian Williams pokes fun at NBC's fire alarm on "The Daily Show"

Watch the "Nightly News" anchor interrupt Jon Stewart's newscast.


CBS revives the "CBS This Morning" title for new morning show

CBS originally used "CBS This Morning" from 1987 to 1999.


Robert Osborne returns tonight to TCM

He'll resume his hosting duties on Turner Classic Movies after going on hiatus and taking a medical leave the past few months. PLUS: PLUS: Stanley Kubrick's 1952 film "Fear and Desire" will debut on TCM on Dec. 14.


Larry King has Tyra, Conan, Shaq, Russell Brand over for CNN "Dinner"

Sunday's "Dinner with the Kings" will also feature Seth MacFarlane, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey and Quincy Jones. PLUS: Larry King: Dodgers owner?


"I Hate My Teenage Daughter" has a solid debut

The Fox comedy earned 6.84 million viewers after "The X Factor."


Is Derek Hough dating his 2nd "X Factor" judge?

The "Dancing" star, who romanced Cheryl Cole, is now reportedly dating Nicole Scherzinger.


Dr. Drew: I saw domestic violence on "Kourtney & Kim"

"It looks playful," he says of Kim Kardashian punching her husband in the arm. "What's the big deal? But it's a massive deal … This is an incontrovertible piece of evidence of someone engaged in a domestic violence relationship."


Ernie Hudson coming to "Hart of Dixie"

The "Ghostbusters" star will play Cress Williams' dad.


"The Voice" coaches score 4 Grammy nominations

Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine are up for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Moves Like Jagger."


Seth MacFarlane is up for 2 Grammys — one not "Family Guy" related

MacFarlane's debut album as a singer earned one Grammy nom.


TNT unveils a new "Dallas" trailer

Is the TNT reboot worth watching?


ABC shakes up "General Hospital," ousting its boss

Jill Farren Phelps will be replaced by "One Life to Live's" Frank Valenti.


Is teen wife Courtney Stodden's reality show bound for VH1?

She and 51-year-old hubby Doug Hutchinson have been filming videos for VH1's website.


JWoww's perfume launches

The "Jersey Shore" star rolled out her fragrance yesterday at Kmart.


"Dancing's" Lacey Schwimmer got a boob job

According to Us Weekly, she went from a B to a D.


"Terriers" makes its debut on Netflix Instant

You can't get it on DVD, but now you can watch the acclaimed but canceled show on Netflix.


"The Wire": The Monopoly Board

Take a board game trip through "Body-More, Murdaland." PLUS: "Wire" opening quotes, compiled in a video.


"An Idiot Abroad" star Karl Pilkington to release a Christmas single

Ricky Gervais' pal will sing "Ain't No Pleasing You."

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