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      Exclusive: Ghost Whisperer Gets Loud with Solange
      The Ghost Whisperer will be hearing sweet music as she sees dead people in one of this season's new episodes of the CBS drama. Sources tell me exclusively that R&B/Pop artist Solange will not only appear in the episode, but she will be seen
      Ethan Hawke and Wife Welcome a Baby Girl
      Ethan Hawke and new wife Ryan Shawhughes welcomed a baby girl on Friday. Hawke's rep confirmed the birth of Clementine Jane Hawke press. Hawke is already a dad to two children with his ex, Uma Thurman. Shawhughes, who was a nanny to the
      CW Puts Gossip Girl Back on Web
      They tried to steer their young audiences' eyeballs from their computer screens to their televisions, but alas, the CW has decided to throw in the towel on this strategy and return full-length episodes of Gossip Girl back to cwtv.com.
      Scoop: Grey's Returns with Gaggle of Guest Stars
      Bailey and the gang — but mainly Bailey — will have their hands full in the Grey's Anatomy season opener, when a trio of gal-pals-of-a-certain-age swoop into Seattle Grace. In the two-hour, Sept. 25 premiere, Bernadette Peters
      Was Blockbuster Pressure Too Much for Christian Bale?
      Since Christian Bale was questioned and released without being charged in relation to the accusations of assault leveled by his mother and sister, what do we make of all of this? If we've learned anything from Christian Bale's notoriously
      Robot Chicken Lands a Star Wars Sequel
      If Robot Chicken's Emmy-nominated Star Wars episode wasn't enough, the show will be flying a second edition into orbit November 16, announced just days after nominations were released — and just in time for some Comic-Con kvelling. The show's
      PTC: Gossip Girl Campaign "Reeks of Desperation"
      Another Gossip Girl ad campaign, another controversy. A series of print/online ads touting the CW series' sophomore season uses sound bites from condemning critics to play up the show's OMG factor. In one ad, an ecstatic Serena is labeled as
      Moolah Montana: $2,001 Could Get You a Date with Miley
      One of the winners of an auction now underway at eBay could score some quality time with Hannah Montana herself, Miley Cyrus. The Disney starlet is offering one top bidder the "once-in-a-lifetime chance" to meet her at the red-carpet premiere of her
      Preview: Comic-Con 101
      Comic-Con is here and we've got all the fun and nerdtastic content coming your way. Starting Thursday, we'll be blogging from TV show panels and hosting video interviews with the cast of many of your favorite shows. Wait. What is
      VIDEO: American Teenagers Talk Pregnancy Craze
      Does ABC Family's The Secret Life of an American Teenager have Jamie Lynn Spears, Juno and high school "pregnancy pacts" to thank for its success? Daren Kagasoff and Francia Raisa (aka Ricky and Adrian) weigh in on how headlines may have helped the
      VIDEO: Masi Oka Talks of Villains and Heroes
      For those who can't wait for the third season of Heroes (premiering Sept. 22), we've got Masi Oka talking about what's in store for Hiro and his new nemesis, Daphne. According to Oka, she's the Joker to his Batman, the Roadrunner to his Wyle E.
      Bravo Welcomes SJP's New Reality Series
      Just as they are about to lose their cash cow reality series Project Runway to competitor network Lifetime, Bravo is gearing up to swap all those left over sewing machines and thread for paint brushes and sculpting clay to be used in their new
      Mega Buzz on Bones, Ghost Whisperer, CSI & More!
      Senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich and Mickey O'Connor answer your questions! Can you confirm the Bones gossip that there will be a kiss between our favorite non-couple in the Season 4 episode "Crank in the Shaft"? — Magali Mickey: I can
      Couric Blames News Blues on "Acceptable" Sexism
      Veteran newswoman Katie Couric says that she and Sen. Hillary Clinton have had their career trajectories stymied by sexism, which she claims is more tolerated than racism. Positing that she, as the anchor of CBS Evening News, is competing "in
      Do Sheen and Heigl Deserve TV's Biggest Bucks?
      A new survey by Forbes Magazine names Charlie Sheen and Katherine Heigl as TV's best-paid actors. The Two and a Half Men cut-up earned $20 million in 2007, while Heigl pulled in $13 mil for her rotation on Grey's Anatomy. (It would seem the quality
      At the Movies Casts its Two New Leads
      On the heels of the news that Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper no longer will be hosting the syndicated At the Movies review series, Disney Domestic Television has announced who will. Ben Lyons, the son of film critic Jeffrey and a reporter for E!
      At the Movies Casts Its Two New Leads
      On the heels of the news that Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper no longer will be hosting the syndicated At the Movies review series, Disney Domestic Television has announced who will. Ben Lyons, the son of film critic Jeffrey and a reporter for E!
      VIDEO: Is Jeff Goldblum Ready to Bring Law & Order?
      Jeff Goldblum is on the case... trying to uncover information about his Law & Order: Criminal Intent character, who will fill the void being left when Chris Noth exits the show. Plus: The actor talks about jamming with Aerosmith and Kevin
      VIDEO: Is The Office's Jan Carrying Michael's Kid?
      Is pregnant Jan still a part of Michael's life? Will she be a fine example of how not to be a mother? And when exactly will viewers see her next? Melora Hardin answers those questions and more.
      VIDEO: Christian Slater Embraces His Worst Enemy
      On the red carpet at NBC's TCA press tour bash, Christian Slater explains what led him to star in the new series My Own Worst Enemy. Plus: Details on his exciting dual-role spy adventure!
      Joss Whedon Builds a New Dollhouse Premiere
      Joss Whedon is going back to the drawing board with the season premiere of his new series, Dollhouse. Whedon says he's making a second first episode of the series — a redux that has more "pop" and pulls viewers in — and that bumps the original
      Flashpoint and Swingtown Swap Slots
      Looks like CBS is pulling a switcheroo with two of their freshman series. Starting July 24, the risk-taking cops of Flashpoint will be finding a new home in CBS' 10 pm/ET Thursday slot (putting '70s series Swingtown in its former Friday at 10 pm/ET
      Rainn Wilson: A Dwangela Baby Would Be "Awesome"
      Out promoting The Rocker, a big-screen comedy in which he plays a coulda-been metal-band star (hitting theaters Aug. 20), Rainn Wilson set the record straight on what NBC's spin-off of The Office is, and what it isn't. First clarifying an old
      Golden Girl Estelle Getty Dies at 84
      Legendary actress Estelle Getty died early this morning in her Hollywood Boulevard home at the age of 84, according to the AP. Getty, best known as the smart-mouthed Sicilian character Sophia Petrillo on the hit series The Golden Girls, had been
      VIDEO: Does Private Practice's Naomi Have Designs on Del?
      Or might she re-re-reignite her flame with Sam? Audra McDonald shares a look at what's ahead for Private Practice's long-delayed Season 2. Plus: A peek at one of this season's twistiest cases.
      VIDEO: Will FNL's Julie & Tyra Cook Up Trouble?
      Body art! A new/old boyfriend! And a job... at Applebee's... with Tyra! That's just some of what Aimee Teegarden says is in store for Friday Night Lights' Julie. Watch this video for more Season 3 preview.
      VIDEO: Will Phyllis Reveal Angela's Office Romance?
      What will Phyllis do with the juicy information she stumbled upon in The Office's season finale? Will she hold it over Angela and Dwight's heads? Cast member Phyllis Smith weighs in on that big twist in this TCA press tour video. Plus: Leslie David
      Dark Twist: Christian Bale Reportedly Accused of Assault
      The day after The Dark Knight set box-office records, franchise front man Christian Bale was accused of assaulting his mother and sister, Britain's Press Association is reporting. Though Scotland Yard — to whom the case has been passed along
      Exclusive: Supernatural Catches Wildfire Beauty
      Hmm, maybe losing one's sibling to the eternal fires of Hades ain't the absolute worst thing in the world? I mean, just look at the sympathy cuddling! Wildfire spitfire Genevieve Cortese has been cast on the CW's Supernatural in the role of Kristy,
      Brothers' Balthazar Getty Splits from Wife
      Balthazar Getty has publicly acknowledged that he and his wife, Rosetta, are splitting up. His public statement comes days after photos of him and a topless Sienna Miller surfaced across magazines and the 'net. The photos clearly document a "more
      Miley: Making a Breakthrough to Maturity?
      Is Miley Cyrus really growing up? And, more importantly, are her biggest fans going to let that happen? From the Hannah Montana star's point of view, she's growing up with her audience, and wants to make music that reflects that — and keeps us
      Eva and Cristian Team Up to Present ALMA Nominees
      Perched on a podium in the middle of Wisteria Lane, on Monday Eva Longoria Parker and Cristian de la Fuente announced the 2008 nominees for this year's ALMA Awards (American Latino Media Arts, also "spirit" in Spanish). The annual award show, to be
      Ebert and Roeper Part Ways with Movie Review Show
      This news definitely gets two thumbs down. Roger Ebert, the Chicago Sun-Time critic who has been telling TV viewers how they should spend their money at the box office for more than 30 years, has announced he is parting ways with his nationally
      FCC's Fine Against CBS Is Nipped in the Bud
      Four-and-a-half years ago and for 9/16ths of a second, the world was exposed to a large percentage of one of Janet Jackson's breasts. The FCC went on to fine the Eye to the tune of $550,000, a penalty which has loomed... until now. The 3rd U.S.
      Greek Frat Boy Gets DUI
      Not only does he play a booze hound on TV, but ABC Family's resident frat boy, Scott Michael Foster, enjoys his libations in reality as well. According to TMZ, the Greek star was slapped with a DUI early this morning in Hollywood. Foster, who plays
      Out of Office: Amy Poehler Gets Other NBC Sitcom
      Remember that Office spin-off that Amy Poehler was rumored to be circling? Well, it's not dead yet, but Poehler won’t be on it, as she has nabbed another NBC show. NBC Entertainment co-chairman Ben Silverman announced Monday that they've
      Caprica: The Battlestar Galactica Prequel Explained
      "The end of humanity has a beginning." So goes the not-so-cheery tagline for Caprica, the Battlestar Galactica prequel. The two-hour TV movie about the pre-apocalypse may or may not be a backdoor pilot to a new series, according to Sci Fi
      Fall TV Press Tour: A Guide to Our In-Depth Coverage
      Here we are, a full 168 hours into the 2008 TCA Press Tour, and the coverage has been fast and furious. To help you best navigate our dozens of news stories and nearly 100 red-carpet videos, here's a network-by-network guide to what our team at TCA
      Smallville Scoop, Part 1: Chloe's Challenges and More!
      There's so much Smallville action coming up in Season 8 (premiering Sept. 18, at 8 pm/ET) that TVGuide.com broke its Q&A with three of the executive producers into two parts. First up, Darren Swimmer shares a look at new developments for Chloe,
      VIDEO: American Teenager Expecting "Juicy Drama"
      Kenny Baumann (Ben) and Shailene Woodley (Amy) share their reactions to the new 13-episode order for ABC Family's Secret Life of an American Teenager, and preview what's to come — cheating parents and students included!
      VIDEO: Has Prison Break's Mahone Gone Very Bad?
      William Fichtner peviews what's ahead for Prison Break's Season 3, including a possible reversal of allegiances for disgraced FBI agent Mahone. Plus: Guess who's returning in the season premiere?
      VIDEO: Jo & Slade's New Dating Competition Series
      You may know her best as one of the Real Housewives of Orange County, but it didn't take long before Jo de la Rosa realized living in paradise wasn't all it was cracked up to be. But believe it or not, her ex-fiance Slade Smiley has become her
      VIDEO: Camp Rockers Share Sequel Update
      Camp Rock stars Alyson Stoner (Caitlyn), Jordan Francis (Barron) and Meaghan Jette Martin (Tess) share how the Disney Channel phenomenon has changed their lives. Plus: The latest word on the sequel.
      VIDEO: Will Bones and Booth Pursue Romance?
      David Boreanaz teases what's ahead for the will-they-or-won't-they coworkers. Plus: David raves about the show's trip to London.
      VIDEO: Inside Heroes' "Dark and Creepy" New Season
      Speaking to TVGuide.com's Erin Fox at NBC's TCA press tour party, Heroes' Jack Coleman reveals how Claire-Bear will be "kicking a lot more ass" this coming season, and teases an eye-opening run-in for father and daughter. Adrian Pasdar,
      VIDEO: Connie Britton Teases Friday Night Strife
      "More domestic strife" is part of the game plan for Friday Night Light's Taylors, as the series tees up its third season. Here, Connie Britton also talks up the school's sexy new principal, and ponders the possibility of a return by Tami's old
      No Longer a Saint, Purefoy Turns Philanthropist
      Following some aggressive wooing, NBC has landed Rome's James Purefoy to play The Philanthropist. According to the Reporter, the new series — which is now helmed by Battlestar vet David Eick (who replaced Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson) — revolves
      Fallon Gets Late Night Try-Out on Web; Leno-Conan to Swap in June
      This fall — some six months before his Late Night talker hits the airwaves — Jimmy Fallon will attempt a "soft launch" of the show, performing five- to 10-minute routines on an NBC online portal TBA. This unorthodox "dry run" is intended
      Early Return for Pre-Election SNL
      The cajillionth season of NBC's Saturday Night Live will premiere Sept. 13, affording it seven airings before Election Day — and thus 22 in total for the season, or two more than usual. As previously reported, a trio of special Thursday
      USA Sets Start for Wife, Renews Plain Sight
      USA Network at Sunday's TCA sessions revealed an Oct. 10 premiere date for Debra Messing's The Starter Wife, a full-on series based on the mini (based on the book). The cabler also announced that In Plain Sight has been picked up for a second
      Friday Night Lights: How Is This Going to Work Exactly?
      We're all grateful that, through whatever corporate machinations that occurred between NBC and DirecTV, there will be a third season of Friday Night Lights this fall. But how exactly is that going to work? Here's the deal straight from
      VIDEO: Will New York City Change Ugly Betty?
      In this TCA red-carpet video, Michael Urie and Becki Netwon discuss how the Ugly Betty production's move to New York City will be felt (or perhaps even smelled) on screen. Plus: The BFFs share their musical ode to guest star La Lohan.
      VIDEO: Will New York City Change Ugly Betty?
      Will the Ugly Betty production's move to New York City affect what you see on your screen the coming season? Michael Urie and Becki Newton discuss the cosmetic changes that might slip through. Plus: A little ditty the BFFs wrote for guest star
      Fall TV Press Tour: More 90210 Deets
      Okay, so we know that Brenda is coming back. What else do we need to know about 90210 Nuevo? — Mickey O'Connor • The show will kick off with a two-hour "event" (read: episode) on Tuesday, September 2. • The show's tagline is awesome —
      Shannen Doherty on 90210: Serious Drama
      At Saturday's 90210 session, executive producer Gabe Sachs gave new details about Shannen Doherty reprising her role as Brenda Walsh on the new CW spin-off. Walsh will return to West Beverly as — get this — the guest director of
      Next for Grey's Anatomy's Callica: Some Freaking Out!
      Is a kiss... just a kiss? When it comes to Grey's Anatomy's Callie and Erica, obviously not! "Things are a little awkward," Brooke Smith shared with me at ABC's All-Star TCA press tour party. "There's a little bit of freaking out going
      Fall TV Press Tour: CBS' New Shows
      CBS was the only network this year to provide screeners for all its new shows, which they presented on Friday. Here's my quick take on them. — Mickey O'Connor Worst Week The premise: Sam (Kyle Bornheimer) tries to impress his future
      Is She or Isn't She? Jen's Baby Rumors Garner Attention
      Are the Afflecks expecting a second child? Conflicting reports have emerged, thanks in part to comments from Jennifer Garner's Alias costar, Victor Garber. The actor seemingly announced her pregnancy to Us, saying, "Yes, she is," when asked if the
      Showtime Sneak Peeks: Edie Falco and Toni Collette
      Breaking news! Edie Falco is an awesome actress. This reporter learned this — definitely not exclusively — when he saw a sneak peek at Falco's new half-hour Showtime dramedy (tentatively titled Nurse Jackie) on Friday. Falco plays a
      Salma Hayek and Main Squeeze Call off Engagement
      Salma Hayek and businessman Francois-Henri Pinault have called off their engagement, Hayek's rep confirms. "We are sad to announce the engagement of Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault has been canceled," spokeswoman Cari Ross said in a
      Showtime Announces L Word Spin-Off
      At Friday's executive session, Showtime chairman and CEO Matthew C. Blank announced a spin-off of The L Word, the cable net's lesbians-in-love soap opera. Though the spin-off is in very preliminary stages, Blank confirmed that series creator
      Bob Saget Gets Ready to Survive Suburbia (Again)
      Bob Saget is returning to suburban fatherhood in a new CW series, Surviving Suburbia. The half-hour comedy will feature Saget as Keith Tanner Stever, a well-meaning curmudgeon who would like some peace and alone time. Per The Reporter, the
      Miley to Step Up Dance-Off to Teen Choice
      It's been going on for quite some time now, and if you're one of the millions of people who have been following the online dance contest on YouTube, you're well aware that the battle we're talking about is between Miley Cyrus and Mandy Jiroux's
      David James Elliott Gets Knighted by Sci Fi
      Bad-ass JAG alum David James Elliott will soon be fighting crime the old-fashioned way: With swords. Per the Reporter, Sci Fi Channel has just green lit a miniseries with the working title Mirabilis, which centers on four knights who must save their
      VIDEO: Rebecca Mader Talks Lost!
      The Lost star who currently holds the record for most played video interview at TVGuide.com has returned to chat with Senior Editor Matt Mitovich once again! This time, actress Rebecca Mader talks about going back to work next month, who she hopes
      Kevin Federline Wins Sole Custody of Kids
      After two years of battling it out in court, and two forced hospitalizations of Britney Spears, full custody of Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline has been awarded to Brit's ex-husband, Kevin Federline. According to People , Federline
      CSI: Who Should Replace Grissom?
      At Friday's executive session, Nina Tassler, president of CBS Entertainment, announced a new character on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Tassler's description of the character, who will replace the departing William Petersen, was
      The Battle Over Project Runway Heats Up
      When Harvey Weinstein and co. surprised Bravo by snipping its ties with the net and taking their fierce reality hit Project Runway to Lifetime for its sixth season, we figured things would get ugly. Yesterday in New York State Supreme Court,
      What Brings Denny Back to Grey's?
      Jeffrey Dean Morgan is on his way back to Grey's Anatomy... but why, and how? JDM originally played Izzie's ill-fated patient/sweetheart, yet ultimately saw that run come to an end when Denny's ticker timed out. Morgan would later
      Desperate Dana Delany Reveals What's to Come on Housewives
      Dana Delany spills the beans to Matt Mitovich about the future of her Desperate Housewives "frenemyship" with Marcia Cross' Bree, and talks about being a single woman "on the prowl."
      Housewives Exclusive: What's Up with Susan's New Fella?
      What is Gale Harold doing on Wisteria Lane, why is he welcoming Susan home, and what happened to Mike? Those are but three of the questions raised by Desperate Housewives' season-ending five-year flash-forward. As ABC's two-day TCA press tour
      Dance's Mia Michaels Issues Statement on Utah Comments
      On Monday, comments from So You Think You Can Dance judge and choreographer Mia Michaels were reported here regarding dancers from Utah. Michaels, however, later issued the statement, below, to clarify her position. Statement from Mia
      Fall TV Press Tour: Desperate Housewives Scoop!
      Some tidbits from Marc Cherry and, as he calls them, his "lovely ladies": the cast of Desperate Housewives, on the new season. — Mickey O'Connor • Eva Longoria Parker is excited to play something other than glamorous. "I spend 10 minutes in
      Private Practice Cast Teases Season 2
      While Private Practice executive producer Shonda Rhimes says that the show's medical stories will include more surgery and raise more medical and ethical dilemmas this season, she insists that there is no "conscious tweaking" going on. "My
      Lucy Liu Talks Dirty Sexy Money
      Cashmere Mafia may have bit the dust, but ABC really wanted to keep Lucy Liu in the family. So at Thursday's Dirty Sexy Money panel at the fall TV press tour, after months of rumblings, it was officially announced that Liu is joining the
      Bravo Series Flip Out with Genius Ratings Records
      Three of Bravo's shows this week broke records for the net in a trifecta of ratings records. Project Runway's Season 5 opener on Wednesday strutted its stuff as the highest-rated season premiere ever in the network's history, pulling in
      Shonda Rhimes: Surprised But Not Insulted by Heigl
      At Thursday's ABC show-runners panel, Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes took center stage as she was asked how she reacted to Katherine Heigl's recent statements in the press. "It was surprising," she began tentatively. "We have a great
      The View Discuss Jesse Jackson N-Word Use
      Talk about an intense day on The View. Today's Thursday hot topic concerned the recent reports of the Rev. Jesse Jackson using a racial slur in the same tirade he made his crude comment about Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. According
      Isaiah Comes Out in Support of Gay Marriage
      Much to Katherine Heigl's delight, I imagine, Isaiah Washington these days is letting his money do the talking. When Howard Bragman — the former Grey's Anatomy star's publicist — tied the knot last week with his life partner, Chuck O'Donnell, the
      Fall TV Press Tour: More American Teenager, Greek
      Paul Lee, president of ABC Family, announced Thursday that he had ordered up 13 more episodes of The Secret Life of the American Teenager. The breakout teen-pregnancy hit — it's like Juno on TV with Molly Ringwald as the mom —
      Hills Star Fires Back
      As reported yesterday, Lauren Conrad has been the target of many rumors after attending a charity event and supposedly not coming through with her end of the bargain by ditching out early. Well, The Hills reality star is setting the online
      Emmy Nominations: Mad Men, Damages Make History
      And the nominees are… in! Many of the usual suspects made the cut for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards that were announced Thursday morning, but freshmen dramas Mad Men and Damages earned nods in the Outstanding Drama Series category,
      William Hurt previews his new Damages role
      Oscar winner William Hurt tells Matt Mitovich about joining his old buddy — and new Emmy nominee — Glenn Close on Damages; his role as Patty Hewes' newest client, a consultant for an energy company, will give him the chance to explore "massive
      Strike Watch: SAG and AMPTP Hold Meeting
      As promised in a statement released Tuesday, a "small group" from AMPTP and SAG met yesterday, per the request of SAG. But no word on what they talked about (or what the AMPTP reps "listened to"): "Both parties agreed that the contents of the
      Heroes Scribe Teases Big Returns, Romance & More!
      Daring to venture outside the Beverly Hilton base camp for the TCA press tour, on Wednesday morning I trekked to the extremely rural location where Heroes was shooting scenes involving, um, a familiar character, a brand-new one, and lots of
      Zach Braff Leaving Scrubs
      Zach Braff will be leaving Scrubs at the end of this season. "Not by his choice," joked executive producer Bill Lawrence. That's the big, though perhaps not-too-surprising news to come out of ABC's panel Wednesday. As a result, the jocular
      Last Call for Emmy Predictions! Who'll Make the Cut?
      On Thursday morning at some ungodly hour, nominations will be announced for the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, airing Sept. 21 on ABC. My own picks, detailed here at the L.A. Times' GoldDerby.com, look a little something like this: Drama
      Fall TV Press Tour: ABC's Life on Mars to Amp Up the Mythology
      There was a brief pause, but soon enough The Big Question led off the Life on Mars TCA session: "Why all the retooling of the pilot?" Josh Appelbaum, who's exec-producing with Andre Nemec and Scott Rosenberg, spoke first of the
      Al Reynolds "Not a Homosexual," Still Loves Star Jones
      Star Jones' soon-to-be-ex-husband, Al Reynolds, is speaking out on his feelings for Star, as well as hoping to set the record straight about his sexuality. In a new interview, Reynolds asserts that he is "not a homosexual," as some rumors
      Real Housewives NYC Films Season 2
      If your guilty pleasure entails watching episodes of The Real Housewives of…well, anywhere, then you'll probably be thrilled to hear we bumped into Mrs. Crazytown herself, Ramona from Housewives of NYC. Cameras were filming her every move for season
      Katherine Heigl: "Absolutely Staying" on Grey's
      Remember all that stuff that Katherine Heigl has been saying about the quality of the writing on Grey's Anatomy and whether or not she deserved an Emmy nomination? If one were paranoid, one might think she was trying to get fired! Well, if
      Lauren Conrad Ditches Charity Event
      Lauren Conrad is really having a bad week – and it's only Wednesday! Just yesterday we discovered that L.A. boutique Kitson had dropped her new fashion line because the store owner found "sales were lackluster," and she was not making a sufficient
      First Look: The Smallville/Supernatural Comic-Con Bag
      I know, I know — I raised my eyebrow, too. But I have since been educated by a lovely lady that at last summer's Comic-Con, Warner Bros.' oversized Smallville tote (featuring the animated Superman: Doomsday movie on the reverse) was quite the
      Joe Jonas Denies Camp Rock Romance Rumors
      Joe Jonas may be a heartthrob to millions of fans, but the teen phenom denies that he has been anything but just friends with Camp Rock costar Demi Lovato. In an interview with E!, Joe insists the rumor is "Not true," speculating, "I think if
      Ready for Scrubs: The Next Generation?
      Now that Scrubs has moved to ABC, do they have any plans to change the show at all? Well, not right away. Steve McPherson, president of ABC Entertainment, confirmed that J.D. and the gang will look and perform pretty much the same as they
      SVU's Richard Belzer Dishes on New Season
      As production of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit's new season kicks into full gear, TVGuide.com talked to star Richard Belzer on Tuesday in New York at the Paws for Style benefit (where he and his pup, Bebe, were strutting their stuff in Von
      Fall TV Press Tour: ABC Announces Premiere Dates
      ABC officially announced its premiere dates Wednesday (mark your calendars and TiVos!). — Mickey O'Connor Friday, Sept. 19 10 pm/ET: 20/20 Monday, Sept. 22 8 pm/ET: Dancing with the Stars (special two-hour premiere) 10 pm/ET:
      Joss Whedon Talks About His "Sexy, Strange" Dollhouse
      Straight from TCA: Joss Whedon, the beloved auteur of such hits as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel — and the short-lived but dearly departed cult fave Firefly — tells Matt Mitovich why he's glad his new series, Dollhouse, is coming out
      Eli Stone Producers Put Their "Faith" in Katie Holmes
      Ah, the joys of stunt casting. In an effort to draw buzz and new eyeballs to ABC's little critical darling that could, Eli Stone, producers have brought Katie Holmes on board for at least one episode of the show's sophomore season, says EW's
      Mega Buzz on Grey's, Lost, House & More
      Senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich and Mickey O'Connor answer your questions — "live"-ish from the TCA press tour in Los Angeles. The other Callica (Callie Torres and Erica Hahn from Grey's Anatomy) fans and I are dying for some info! There's
      Amy Poehler Applying for Office Job?
      Saturday Night Live vet Amy Poehler is said to be in talks to front the spin-off of NBC's The Office, currently slated for a midseason premiere. I say currently because, as the Reporter notes, pregnant Poehler is due in the fall, so some schedule
      Fox News' Brit Hume to Leave Daily Newscast
      Brit Hume, top political anchor for the Fox News Channel, is expected to go part-time by the end of the year, says the AP, leaving his daily newscast but continuing as a panelist on Fox News Sunday. In addition, he'll likely still cover special
      Exclusive: October Road Cutie Lands on Mars
      The tinkering over at ABC's port of the Brit hit Life on Mars continues. Recently, it was announced that The Sopranos' Michael Imperioli was coming on board as a trustworthy colleague of Jason O'Mara's transplanted-in-time lawman. Now, I have
      Strike Watch: SAG Wants to Chat With AMPTP
      In a negotiation process that seems to be inching minutely forward, a "small group of people" from both SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) will sit down Wednesday afternoon for a sidebar meeting. The AMPTP's
      Will There Be Wedding Bells on The Closer?
      Do we hear wedding bells for The Closer's Brenda (Kyra Sedgwick)and Fritz (Jon Tenney) this season? Indeed we do, executive producer James Duff tells TV Guide exclusively. "I will tell you that the first episode of this winter begins with Brenda
      Cast Teases The Shield Finale: "It's What Vic Mackey Deserves"
      What's going to happen on the series finale of The Shield? Beats me, but check out these merciless teases from the show's cast and creator: "I was very concerned about ending it properly," says series creator Shawn Ryan. "To me, it feels like
      More FX: Rescue Me, Damages and Always Sunny
      • Michael J. Fox has signed on to a four-episode arc on Rescue Me. Starting with the season premiere this spring, he'll play Janet's wheelchair-assisted new boyfriend. • Marcia Gay Harden will face off with Glenn Close on Damages as an
      Khloe Kardashian to Serve Time for Probation Violation
      Khloe Kardashian, the youngest of the three wild Kardashian sisters, will be spending some time in the county jail for violating her probation after a 2007 drunken driving arrest. According to the AP, Kardashian admitted violating her
      Fall TV Press Tour: Nip/Tuck canceled
      FX is pulling the plug on the critically acclaimed drama Nip/Tuck. But don't panic. There are still quite a few hours of surgery and self-esteem left to air. Eight new episodes – the remainder of the strike-interrupted Season 5 – will hit the
      William Petersen Plans to Exit CSI
      I think I hear CSI fans everywhere screaming. Alas, according to EW's Ausiello, William Petersen's recently signed contract only guarantees his appearance until the upcoming season's 10th episode, his last as a series regular. Petersen
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      This week on Mitovich Mega Minute: Get you NCIS scoopage on the new team and some familiar faces from episodes past. Plus: The kiddies on Gossip Girl aren't the only ones with the spicy hot love lives. Find out who else will be seeing some action
      October Road Bosses to Wrap Up "Epic Love" Story
      When October Road reached its end last spring, fans weren't the only ones who had a hard time letting go. Co-creator Scott Rosenberg was determined to conclude the series the right way. "We had a small audience, but they genuinely fell in love with
      One Tree Hill Exclusive: Lucas and Haley Get Busy!
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      Runway Zips up All-star Guest Judges for Season 5
      As Bravo's fifth season of Project Runway arrives, get ready to say "guten tag" not only to the most diverse group of contestants yet, but also to a cavalcade of all-star guest judges whose backgrounds span music, fashion, sports and more.
      Terminator Scoop: John's Gettin' Busy!
      Holding court at the TCAs, John Wirth and Josh Friedman, executive producers of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, were understandably hesitant about revealing too much about the second season. But Matt and I were able to wrestle a few details
      Christina Ricci Cops Saving Grace Role
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      Fall TV Press Tour: What Has Jerry O'Connell Disturb'd?
      Ladies and gentlemen, the cast of the new Fox sitcom Do Not Disturb! [Awkward silence from roomful of press.] • Sure enough, the questions start coming, the gamut of which revisit the so-so recent sitcom pasts of cast members Jerry
      Miley Reveals More of Herself
      More of Miley Cyrus seems to be revealed every few weeks, it seems, thanks to a security breach of her private photos, a savvy PR campaign or just questionable judgment. The latest skin-baring pics — which, should be noted, are only
      Kimmel and Silverman Are B****king Up
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      Is J.J.'s Fringe the Next X-Files? Or Something Else?
      J.J. Abrams' new Fox drama Fringe follows the stories of government agents who investigate mysterious occurrences that exist in a slightly skewed reality. It certainly sounds like another X-Files... but is it? "I would be a fool to say there
      Video Q&A: Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas, Part 2
      Teased last week, but delivered now: In part 2 of my sit-down with DeAnna Pappas, the retiring Bachelorette discusses how the editing portrayed her ultimate pick, Jesse, as well as revisits her decisions to drop "perfect guy" Jeremy and Graham.
      Eric Price and More Join Mad TV Cast
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      Fall TV Press Tour: 24, Fringe, Truth Talk & More
      Matt and Mickey here at the TCA press tour. Fox entertainment prez Kevin Reilly has taken the stage to field questions about the slate in general. • First discussing Fringe, Reilly says that Fox was hot to work with J.J. Abrams, and thus
      Miss USA Takes a Digger at Pageant
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      Think You Can Dance Shuffle: Jessica Out, Comfort In
      So You Think You Can Dancer Jessica is out, and Comfort is back in, Fox announced Monday morning at the TCA press tour. “I would like to say how sorry I am that Jessica cannot continue dancing in the competition at the advice of her doctor"
      Fall TV Press Tour: Prison Break's Big Reunion, Spin-off News, More
      Matt here. Mickey O'Connor and I are out in Los Angeles at the Television Critics Association fall press tour, and today is Fox day. The morning kicked off with a Prison Break-fast (and you thought I was bad with the puns). In between modest
      The View Announces Whoopi's Trip to Xanadu
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      Dance Judge Mia Michaels Explains Why Mormons Have Moves
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      Video Q&A: Julie Chen Previews Big Brother 10
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      Law & Order Creator Seeks Profit Justice
      Dick Wolf and NBC Universal have had an extremely successful marriage of the minds and pocketbooks over the 19-years of the multiple Law & Order series' runs. However, now the two powerhouses are locking horns over profits from the procedural
      Josh Brolin Arrested for Brawlin'
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      Are Brad and Angie's Babies Here?
      Rumors have been flying all day that Angelina Jolie had finally given birth to her twins at Lenval Hopsital in Nice, France. In Touch Weekly reported that the 33-year-old actress gave birth via caesarean at 6 pm (France time) to two healthy
      Army Wives Saluted with Early Season 3 Renewal
      A mere five weeks into its sophomore run, Army Wives has been enlisted for a third season, Lifetimes announced at Friday's TCA sessions. "Since premiering last year, Army Wives has become a game-changer for Lifetime," said cabler president
      Ugly Betty's Henry Moves to Harper's Island
      Christopher Gorham, who weeks ago declined to move to the island of Manhattan, is A-OK with calling Harper's Island home. Per the Reporter, Ugly Betty's Henry has been tapped to play another Henry — this time the groom-to-be, versus a prospective
      Madge and Britney: Too Sticky for an X-Rating?
      Some gossip is too good to pass up: If the UK's questionable celeb tabloid, the Sun, is to be believed (even a little bit), Madonna and Britney Spears' upcoming tour performance together will surpass even their 2003 kiss in the annals of raunchy,
      Van Peebles to Return to Damages
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