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• 24 Jun 2009 21:16

  Eddie Cibrian joins "CSI: Miami" He'll play a Hollywood "CSI" who joins the Miami team. Report: Simon Cowell opts to quit judging one of his shows, "The X Factor" Leaving "The X Factor" will free Cowell up to concentrate on judging "Britain's Got Talent" and "American Idol," while working on his new TV entertainment empire. G4 to air the 1st Comic-Con panel The "Star Wars" panel will be shown on TV in a taped two-hour presentation. Judge blocks release of New Jersey "Real Housewives" sex tape Danielle Staub's ex-boyfriend won't be allowed to release their sex tape, at least temporarily. TLC says it won't show Jon Gosselin's alleged girlfriend The cable channel says "there are no plans to use her" -- Deanna Hummel -- on "Jon & Kate." CBS announces fall premiere dates "Survivor" kicks off the CBS season, as it often does, with its 19th edition in Samoa on Sept. 17.

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• 24 Jun 2009 12:25

  Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Fox may give Simon Cowell a salary bigger than Oprah'sAccording to the Financial Times, "Cowell has been offered an 'American Idol' contract that would make him the best-paid star of TV, with a deal likely to surpass even Oprah Winfrey's estimated earnings, according to a person familiar with the talks." PLUS: Cowell teams with UK billionaire to create a Disney rival "America's Got Talent" hardly mentions Susan Boyle Last night's premiere was the franchise's lowest-rated yet, despite the so-called "Boyle effect." In fact, Boyle was only shown once in the two-hour premiere, during the opening credits. Letterman "afraid" to tell a Sarah Palin joke "I'm kind of afraid to say anything," Dave said during last night's monologue after simply stating that there was an earthquake in Alaska. (Fast-forward to the 7:20 mark) "Fresh Prince's" Aunt Viv: Will Smith "hid behind NBC's panties" Janet Hubert, who was fired from "Fresh Prince of Bel Air," goes into detail about her upcoming tell-all book on her strained working relationship with Will Smith. (Read Part 2) Why must "NYC Prep" stars mention their uppity status in every sentence? Seemingly every line coming from their mouths in last night's premiere mentioned their socio-economic class and/or status as a student at a Manhattan preparatory high school. PLUS: The 6 rules of "NYC Prep." Kevin Pollak's online talk show has become a Web sensation It has attracted some pretty big names with no censoring -- or salaries. Elisabeth Hasselbeck denies plagiarism "I just want to assure you the allegations are without merit and are being handled appropriately," she said on this morning's "View," addressing a lawsuit from the author of "Living with Celiac Disease." Late-night hosts: Too soft on Obama? Does the president's self-awareness make it harder to poke fun at him? A "90210"-"Melrose Place" crossover? AnnaLynne McCord says there's been talk of bringing together the two shows, which were linked in their previous lives. Report: Jon's alleged girlfriend will join "Jon & Kate" Deanna Hummel -- the 23-year-old whom Jon Gosselin allegedly had an affair with -- will appear on the TLC show when it returns from hiatus on Aug, according to the NY Daily News, . "Deanna's role isn't expected to be big, but because she's part of Jon's life, she'll be filmed," a source tells the Daily News.Kate: "It feels like I failed"She's still wearing her wedding ringJon "hurt" by Kate's statementDear media: Cut back on "J&K" coverage!Why "J&K" should go on: To show kids that divorce isn't the end of the world How Ed McMahon became the best-ever second banana"Any job can be done with distinction and a certain amount of flair; the trick with being a second banana is not to have too much flair," says Tom Shales. "McMahon usually knew just how far he could go in supporting Carson without ever upstaging him. At this delicate part, he was a master. A second banana must know his limitations and McMahon had plenty, but then if he'd been in any way the equal of his boss, he would have had his own top show."Jay Leno offers condolencesMcMahon was a master pitchmanWho was the mystery man who bought McMahon's mortgage?McMahon was fun uncleHe made Johnny important and funny E! says it will lift its Speidi ban if they do something newsworthy A longer Oscars?: Academy Awards will allow 10 Best Picture contenders Many Washington, D.C. bars won't allow "The Real World" to film Letterman's "Lyle the Intern" lands role on "Virtuality" The Roots to debut their new single tonight on Jimmy Fallon "Footloose" execs discover that Julianne Hough can't act Gov. Schwarzenegger may cameo on Fox Reality Channel show Dominic Monaghan's "Lost" comeback? He was seen lunching with Lindelof "Sons of Anarchy" going on a cross-country tour Why would a British TV network want NBC's Ben Silverman? Martin Lawrence is juggling a few TV comedies that he's producing Terrell Owens eliminated from "Superstars" // TV's dullest summer reality show Artie Lange talks to Michael Irvin about his "Joe Buck Live" appearnce Drew Carey tweets behind the scenes "Price is Right" photos "Buffy's" spirit lives on in urban fantasy fiction Who should star in "Susan Boyle: The Movie"? Cable TV is struggling with how to give its subscribers shows online PBS examines "The Music Instinct" -- the science of songs "Real World Cancun" looks good at 22 // Cast includes a football punter "It's like my home," Audrina Patridge says of MTV "Rescue Me" morphs into "Veggie Tales" "I'm a Celeb" says goodbye to Sanjaya and Patti Blagojevich Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo have broken up Meet Pilar, the new female Mexican "Weeds" badass NJ "Real Housewives" reunite, but Jacqueline & Danielle are no longer friends "The Philanthropist" is earnest and perfect for summer, but is it the worst show ever?

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• 24 Jun 2009 03:27

  TLC won't change "Jon & Kate's" name, didn't film kids learning the news TLC president Eileen O'Neill, who discovered the Gosselins, wouldn't say how long she knew about their separation or whether the kids know about the divorce. But she did say that with their separation, "We anticipate that the focus will remain on the parent-child relationship" and that there won't be any more "dual couch conversations." As for the news of their breakup within the family, O'Neill says: "We did not document family conversations ... As they've said all along, certain matters are private, and we've respected that." Watch Conan's "Tonight Show" tribute to Ed McMahon "Sitting alongside Johnny, Ed was an indelible part of what I think is the most iconic two-shot in broadcasting history," Conan told his audience Tuesday night. "Ed's laugh was really the soundtrack to that show," he added. "For 30 years Ed played his part perfectly, he played it with effortless joy." Watch Ed McMahon heckle Conan and Andy Richter McMahon shouted "You're no Johnny Carson" as Conan had security throw him out of a taping when "Late Night" visited Los Angeles in 1999, Britney Spears mourns Ed McMahon "He is responsible for giving so many artists their first shot, including myself," the former "Star Search" contestant wrote on her Twitter feed. (Watch Britney on "Star Search") Trump boosts WWE's ratings The Donald "purchased" "Monday Night Raw" last week and dubbed it the "Trump era." "Fringe" adds a female FBI agent Actress Meghan Markle joins the cast next season as "an attractive, brash and quick-witted junior FBI agent." ABC to "Find My Family" The feel-good reality show will help people track down long-lost loved ones.

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• 23 Jun 2009 18:25

  MTV up for "Teen Wolf," teen penis, "Awesomes," Jamie Foxx, Emma Roberts Among the eight series MTV has in development are a "Teen Wolf" TV series that would place a greater emphasis on romance, horror and werewolf mythology, a "Hard Times" comedy about an unpopular 15-year-old with a big penis, the animated "The Awesomes" from "SNL"-ers Lorne Michaels and Seth Meyers, a Jamie Foxx sketch comedy show, a potential Emma Roberts series, the puppet show "Warren the Ape" and "Patito Feo," an adaptation of an Argentinian drama. Jonathan Rhys Meyers cuffed after drunken airport fight with French cops "The Tudors" star allegedly told officers at Charles DeGaulle Airport in Paris, "You wanna hit me? Hit me!" "Smallville" gets Callum Blue to play General Zod He'll play the supervillain introduced in "Superman II." AMC orders political thriller "Rubicon" The drama stars ex-"24" star James Badge Dale, who dated Jack Bauer's daughter. "Rubicon" is the third AMC project to go to series, following "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad." "Jon & Kate" lived "separate and apart" for 2 years? Not true! The whole show was apparently a sham, according to the Associated Press, which obtained a copy of Kate Gosselin's divorce filing.She also says that the she and Jon have been unable to agree on dividing their assets. UPDATE: The AP issued a correction on its misleading report. As TMZ explains, saying you've been separated for 2 years doesn't mean they've been separated for 2 years: "It means she must wait 2 years from the moment she considered the marriage kaput and began living separately (if only in different bedrooms)." Kate Gosselin didn't ask for custody, but she wants to "protect myself" Kate's divorce attorney says Kate Gosselin didn't ask custody of her kids in her divorce filing because "both parties are trying to work this out together behind the scenes as amicably as possible." Meanwhile, Kate released a cryptic statement saying that "Jon's activities have left me no choice but to file legal procedures in order to protect myself and our children." PLUS: 10.6 million watched: "Jon & Kate's" biggest ratings and the highest-rated show on Monday night. Important viewers are fleeing networks' summer fare As the NY Times reports, "last week, the four networks performed abysmally across the board in viewers between the ages of 18 and 49, posting the lowest combined rating in that category ever for the four broadcast networks." Johnny Depp is willing to make a "21 Jump Street" movie cameo "If we find the right thing to do, it could be very funny," he says of the Jonah Hill project. The Smoking Gun uncovers sordid past of Jersey "Real Housewife" Danielle Cocaine, kidnapping, prostitution, extortion, snitching.... PLUS: Atlanta "Real Housewives" returns July 30. Boy credits "Man vs. Wild" with saving his life Grayson Wynne, age 9 of Utah, was separated from his family during a weekend hike. Thanks to the tips he learned from Bear Grylls, Wynne was found 18 hours later. MTV picks up "The Audrina Show" Mark Burnett will produce the reality show featuring former "Hills" star Audrina Patridge. "Supernatural" brings back Adrianne Palicki The "Friday Night Lights" star will return after disappearing in Season 2. The sidekick: "There is a kind of genius in knowing how to live with a genius"He had been hospitalized since FebruaryGallery: Through the yearsMcMahon gets tipsy on "Tonight"McMahon recalls his "Tonight" yearsLetterman: His voice at 11:30 "was a signal that something great was about to happen"Watch Phil Hartman's legendary "SNL" impersonation // More McMahon moments"Hiyo" // 1968 Bud ad with Frank Sinatra / "Star Search" // McMahon McGangstaDick Clark, Doc Severinsen, Don Rickles react to McMahon's death"Jon & Kate" taking a break until Aug. 3; Gosselins have 34 episodes left to filmNext week's show will mostly be a clip package as the Gosselins take a break from filming for the next month. TLC reportedly called for the production break because of all the hoopla surrounding their breakup. Of the 40 episodes ordered, only six have aired. According to the LA Times, "Because of all the turmoil in the Gosselin's marriage, TLC does not have enough footage to put together new episodes right now as its production schedule had become very last minute. Episodes this season were often completed as late as the day of airing." Somebody has to have the sense to pull the plug on this show!Kate like an "overconfident actress," oldest girls sound like "tiny talk show hosts"Will the crooked houses become a refuge for the kids?Kate already calling them "my kids"NYC Jon to see his kids Fri, Sat and Sun? "America's Got Talent" wants to avoid the "Boyle effect" Susan Boyle, who may drop by "AGT" in August, may bring more viewers to "America's Got Talent" this season, but the show is trying to steer clear of finding the next Boyle. "We didn't want to fall into the trap of looking at every middle-aged woman as the next Susan Boyle. That would be pointless," says Piers Morgan. Adds producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz: "The worst thing we could do is find our own version. The more you try to engineer it, the less you achieve on the desired outcome." Simon Cowell may tap Susan Boyle to coach singers on his "X Factor" Contestants may work with the Scottish sensation one-on-one for a very special episode. Elisabeth Hasselbeck sued for plagiarism A woman has filed a federal lawsuit against "The View" star claiming she infringed on her copyrights after publishing a book about celiac disease. Lindsay Lohan: "I'm NOT starring on a reality show" Apparently her meeting last week with Ryan Seacrest was to develop a reality show with her production company. How Disney Channel found riches with "tweens" Rich Ross, Disney Channel's president, filled the void left for the 9-to-14-year-old "tween" audience with "Lizzie Mcguire," "Hannah Montana," "High School Musical" and the Jonas Brothers. "Friends" Courteney Cox & Lisa Kudrow reunite on Web TV show Courteney Cox Arquette will make a guest appearance on "Web Therapy," the Lexus-sponsored online show starring Kudrow. Conan unleashes his Jay Leno impersonation For the first time as "Tonight Show" host, Conan did his Leno impersonation during a skit in which he visited his neighbors. Eve takes "Glee" role that Whitney Houston turned down The R&B star will play a no-nonsense girls' choir director in two episodes. Chuck Bass oughtta sue!: "NYC Prep's" stars imitate their "Gossip" counterpartsOne of the stars on Bravo's new reality show (pictured) is so Chuck Bass-like that Chuck Bass should sue for copyright infringement, says Caryn James. The show, she says, "so slavishly echoes 'Gossip Girl' — which is already based on the phenomenon of superindulged, precociously sophisticated, Champagne-swilling Upper East Side prep-school kids — that watching the new show is like being lost in a hall of mirrors. Has 'Gossip Girl' simply broadcast the students' types to the world? Or has the drama so influenced the culture that the six people on NYC Prep are now taking cues from its imaginary world? We'll never sort that out."Bravo has its "mock-the-rich" formula down // It's like Whit Stillman's "Metropolitan" Whether he likes it or not, Adam Lambert's old "Want" song is now on iTunes "Speidi-Free Zone": E! bans Speidi coverage HBO offers a glimpse of "Entourage" Season 6 Farrah Fawcett is back in the hospital Sci Fi to launch SyFy with free WyFy Should "True Blood" vamps be compared to gays and lesbians? D.B. Woodside is expecting a baby with "Girlfriends" girlfriend Golden Brooks "Idol" alum Carly Smithson unveils The Fallen ABC's "Superstars" combines "American Gladiators" with "The Hills" Hip-hop producer Scott Storch to become a reality TV star "Ice Road Truckers" gets its own iPhone app For sale on eBay: "The Simpsons" couch All 10 past "Dr. Who's" will reunite for the season premiere "I am so confused by the Wes we all are seeing now," says "Bachelorette" Jillian "Bachelorette" didn't actually dump Robby in the middle of nowhere "Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi fills in for Kelly Ripa

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• 23 Jun 2009 07:51

  Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Ed McMahon is dead at 86 Johnny Carson's longtime "Tonight Show" sidekick passed away this morning after suffering a "multitude of health problems the last few months." McMahon reportedly was suffering from bone cancer. His death comes exactly one year after he made the news when his home was in foreclosure. McMahon most recently appeared in a Cash 4 Gold ad during the Super Bowl to raise money to pay off his debts. "If you spend more money than you make, you know what happens," McMahon explained last June to Larry King.

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• 22 Jun 2009 22:29

  "Jon & Kate" file divorce papers We now have an idea what'll happen during tonight's special episode. According to People, "documents to initiate a legal split were filed at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, Penn., Monday afternoon. The news is hardly surprising. As the mag points out, "The duo had long maintained a tense relationship, with Jon recently telling PEOPLE he wanted a less high-profile life, while Kate appeared to remain committed to their TV career." UPDATE: "The show must go on," says Kate. TLC will film Jon and Kate separately after their separation. VH1 buys Jessica Simpson's reality show "Price of Beauty" The reality show that Simpson has been shopping will take her around the world "to meet women, study local fashions, dietary fads and beauty regimes." Bravo to interview its reality stars in a new talk show "Watch What Happens: Live" will feature the ever-present Bravo's Andy Cohen interviewing Bravo reality stars and celebrities in the world of entertainment. Connie Britton: I expect "Friday Night Lights" to end in 2011 "I think the intention is to do two more seasons and then that will be it," she says. Bryan Fuller leaves "Heroes" -- again He says two pilots are keeping him too busy to stay on "Heroes." "Scrubs" star Judy Reyes is pregnant The 41-year-old is expecting her first child with boyfriend, director George Valencia. Stephen Baldwin: Medical emergency forced me to quit "I'm a Celeb" "I had been at an insect bite count number of over 125, which induced an allergic reaction that I’ve never had before, and it was quite severe," says Stephen.

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• 22 Jun 2009 14:25

  Monday, June 22, 2009 Jon -- without Kate -- holds Father's Day press conference on his front lawn Jon, surrounded by his kids, wouldn't discuss tonight's major announcement Sunday at an impromptu press gathering on his lawn, but he did say he had "no idea" where Kate was on his very special day. PLUS: In defense of "Jon & Kate." Farrah Fawcett & Ryan O'Neal to marry "I've asked her to marry me, again, and she's agreed," O'Neal tells Barbara Walters about their impending nuptials. Bikini-wearing Paris Hilton causes offense in Dubai working on "My New BFF" She wasn't supposed to wear a bikini in the conservative Arab country, but she couldn't help it. Simon Cowell admits "mistakes" in his handling of Susan Boyle "I thought - perhaps naively - that she was in control," Cowell says in a self-written article in the Daily Mail. PLUS: Boyle returns to the stage in London. "Nip/Tuck" quietly films its final episode, which won't air for 2 yearsEpisode 100 will be the end for this once-buzzworthy series that has been fading in recent seasons. "I feel we've reached a creative impasse with regards to what we can do with this story," says John Hensley, who adds: "I just feel that we were a show that was very good and innovative at one point and we've gone the way of so many shows before us. Our moment has passed." Larry David not happy with "Curb Your Enthusiasm" in HD "I look like I'm 75 years old," he says of the new high-def version of the show. "Nobody wants to watch an old man being funny. That's just a fact. No one wants to see this old man on TV." Scott Baio stars in "The Jeff Archuleta Story" Check out the promo for David Archuleta's "Stage Dad." Craig Ferguson: TV's best late-night host? Why "The Late Late Show" is the most entertaining TV show on after 11 pm on broadcast or cable. Stephen Moyer: "True Blood" sex better with Anna, vamps drink raspberriesHe says of filming love scenes with his real-life girlfriends: "I actually think that it helps, because we are able to try things in the sex scenes — I think we're able to do things that perhaps a couple that weren't together would never dare try." As for the "blood" the "True Blood" vamps drink, he says it' kind of like a raspberry puree. "It's like V8, but they put like 1,000 raspberries in a sieve, and they crush them and blend them. So it tastes pretty darn good, and it leaves a really great stain on your lips." PLUS: Where did "Jesus Asked Me Out Today" come from? Adam Lambert explains his old/new album: "I was broke at the time..." Here are the "Idol" album track listings HBO unveils the trailer for "The Pacific" from Tom Hanks & Steven Spielberg Obama jokes about "Jon & Kate" // Watch the president flash the Vulcan Salute In case you missed it: Triumph the Insult Comic Dog at Bonnaroo Mary-Louise Parker will stick with "Weeds" as long as it's not "tired" Check out the new "Dexter" Season 4 promo, featuring a blood-spattered baby Alec Baldwin mulls writing a parental guidebook Which TV characters deserve to be renewed? What happens when "Buffy" meets "Twilight" "Parking Wars" has been a PR disaster for Philly Check out Audrina Patridge's Carl's Jr. ad New TV Fandex service measures TV chatter on Twitter, Facebook Letterman has Sandra Day O'Connor for the 1st time as a guest on Tuesday "Everwood's" Chris Pratt marries Anna Faris -- UPDATE: She denies it "CSI: Miami's" Emily Procter is hoping to get pregnant -- both on and off screen Rachel Griffiths gives birth to Child No. 3 Why is ABC airing "Better Off Ted" in the middle of summer? 750 extras wanted for "Monday Night Football" theme song shooting "Parker Lewis Can't Lose" finally comes to DVD Zachary Levi is open to a "Chuck" Subway sandwich shop What if "Battlestar" was animated? "The Wire's" Snoop is finishing up her rap album The secret to "Secret Life of the American Teen": It's proudly superficial ABC Fam's "Make It or Break It" gives gymnasts a good name National Geo delves into "Iran and the West" tonight

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• 20 Jun 2009 08:21

  Friday, June 19, 2009 Bradley Whitford & Jane Kaczmarek are divorcingWhat seemed like the perfect TV star couple is over after nearly 17 years of marriage and three kids. Whitford and Kaczmarek filed for divorce Friday in Los Angeles. The Wisconsin-bred stars were a high-profile couple early this decade as they were both nominated for Emmys for their respective roles on "The West Wing" and "Malcolm in the Middle." PLUS: How Bradley met Jane Ryan Seacrest wooing Lindsay Lohan for a reality show Why was the "Idol" host hanging with Lohan on Thursday night? As Seacrest explains on his Twitter feed, he wanted to pitch her a TV show: "it helps people and gives others a second shot! Still putting it all together." "Dancing's" Julianne Hough lands "Footloose" role She'll maker her big-screen debut starring with Chace Crawford. "Scrubs" is leaving the hospital for the classroom Turk and Dr. Cox will become med school professors as part of Bill Lawrence's shake-up. "It'll be a lot like 'Paper Chase' as a comedy," says Lawrence. "It's going to be a different show." Katie Holmes' "SYTYCD" performance will be saved for the season finale She'll perform in "a Broadway does Hollywood number." "Battlestar Galactica: The Plan" trailer unveiled Check out the upcoming TV movie prequel. Listen to Adam Lambert's 1st single It's called "Want," from his upcoming album "On With the Show," which is expected to drop this summer. UPDATE: These "new" songs are old, recorded in 2007 and 2008. PLUS: Adam is on Twitter Danny Gokey fans clash with Adam Lambert fans It's an "Idol" battle of religion and homophobia. Watch Obama's latest talk show cameo, to promote George Lopez The comedian revealed the Obama spot on "The View" this morning, but the president actually filmed the spot last July when Obama was a presidential candidate. "We taped two," Lopez said at last month's TBS upfronts. "One if he won and one if he lost." CNBC tackles porn The special "Porn: Business of Pleasure" premieres July 15. Watch Conan cross-country tour of NBC affiliates "The Tonight Show" has compiled a video of O'Brien visiting dozens of cities early this year. "Big Brother UK" boots American teenager The British public tonight voted to evict Cairon Austin-Hill, 18, a British-born student and aspiring rapper who was raised in Florida. Watch Cairon leave the house to boos. Susan Boyle skips out on her 4th "Britain's Got Talent" show Producers decided she wasn't healthy enough to go on stage tonight. Stephen Baldwin quitting "I'm a Celeb"? Did his real estate woes forced him to quit the show? T.R. Knight says leaving "Grey's" is not "easy"; Shonda Rhimes reacts "Leaving 'Grey's Anatomy' was not an easy decision for me to make," T.R. Knight said in a statement. "I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play this character and will miss my fellow cast and crew very much." Meanwhile, Shonda Rhimes issued her own statement: "I think I speak for the entire Grey’s Anatomy family when I say we wish T.R. Knight the best in his future endeavors." Kate Gosselin: "We've been dealing a long time with this" Here's a two-minute preview of Monday's "Jon & Kate," in which Jon says "I have changed and "it got worse and worse and worse." PLUS: RadarOnline is reporting that next week Jon will file divorce papers, while Kate has consulted a divorce attorney. "30 Rock's" Bobb-e J. Thompson inks talent deal Tracy Jordan's 13-year-old "son" will likely get his own sitcom. Watch Obama filming with Stephen Colbert at the White House Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the president taping last week's head-shaving "Colbert Report" cameo, with Colbert standing just a few feet away. PLUS: Fewer viewers tuned in for "Colbert" in Iraq Josh Radnor met girlfriend Lindsay Price on "How I Met Your Mother" "I played a very annoying girl who would not stop talking," says Price, the "Lipstick Jungle" and "Beverly Hills 90210" alum. She adds: "He's very thoughtful." Michelle Obama: The most wholesome black woman on TV since Clair Huxtable? In fact, "The Cosby" Show" mom is the only antecedent to the First Lady, says Robin Givhan. She writes: "TV audiences have to go back to 'The Cosby Show' to find a close facsimile to what (Michelle) Obama represents both professionally and personally, and that's going back more than 17 years. Clair Huxtable -- the stylish mother, wife and lawyer -- remains a lonely figure in popular culture." Is Tiffany Thiessen standing in the way of a "Saved by the Bell" reunion? A source tells Us Weekly: "In her mind, a reunion would remind audiences she hasn't done anything for years." Spencer Pratt slams Lou Diamond Phillips "I'm sure nobody watching this even knows who you are," Spencer says of his "I'm a Celeb" castmate. "I'm sorry, wrong demographic. But you were in a movie 30 years ago that I liked, 'Young Guns.'" PLUS: "I'm a Celeb" boots Janice Dickinson and Holly Montag. HBO offers a taste of "Bored to Death" Check out the new comedy featuring Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis and Kristen Wiig. Watch fat people dating Here's the first look at "The Bachelor" creator's hefty spinoff "More to Love." TV Academy salutes the television's 10 most beloved dads Just in time for Father's Day, the academy honored everybody from "Malcolm in the Middle's" Bryan Cranston to "Family Matters'" Reginald VelJohnson to "Big Love's" Bill Paxton. Cliff Huxtable: Still No. 1Memorable TV dads Susan Boyle misses another show after "cat screaming fit" Oscar winner Linda Hunt joins "NCIS: Los Angeles" What would Johnny Carson say about Letterman vs. Palin? Lady Gaga's producer to work with Adam Lambert Jennifer Love Hewitt writing a relationship advice book MTV wants Washington "Real World"-ers to volunteer for charity NBC's "Merlin" is tailored to the age of Obama Watch the trailer for the "Arrested Development" documentary Coming soon: "The Sentimentalist," a "show" about a lame/quirky detective Pics from Leighton Meester's alleged "Gossip Girl" sex tape surface Tyra Banks' stalker sentenced to 1 year probation Kyle MacLachlan wants "Twin Peaks" to return as 5-minute Webisodes "SYTYCD" eliminations: Unfair? Why NJ has the best "Real Housewives" // What was in the "director's cut" Jordin Sparks kissed a girl!? ABC News talks to a real "Nurse Jackie" Turns out Danny Gokey Gear glasses are legit -- but could he be a "douche"? Robert Smigel recalls creating SNL's "Da Bears" sketch Meryl Streep does Julia Child proud in "Julie and Julia" It's the beginning of the end Saturday for "Eli Stone" How did Andrew WK end up hosting Cartoon Net's "Destroy Build Destroy"? model melts down on TV Land Another story on the death of the TV theme song E! and Maxim team up to produce hour-long specials Lifetime Movie Network kills with "Killer Hair" Are "midtail" videos the future of TV? Spoiler: There's sadness on the "Entourage" set Portland loves "Leverage" and all the jobs it's creating Discovery presents the "Real Story" of the Somali pirate takedown "America's Got Talent" thinks Susan Boyle could double or triple ratings UK's controversial talk host Jonathan Ross debuts tonight on BBC America Oprah is taking her entire staff on a cruise of Spain, Italy, Turkey, Greece Jaleel White, 32, is still getting recognized as Steve Urkel

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• 19 Jun 2009 09:44

  Josie Bissett returns to "Melrose Place" She'll reprise her role as Jane Andrews Mancini, reuniting with Laura Leighton and Thomas Calabro. Incidentally, Bissett's ex-husband is Rob Estes of the new "90210." "Gossip Girl" sex tape? Leighton Meester is allegedly the subject of a sex tape that's being shopped around. Speidi will be back on "I'm a Celeb" They'll appear in the June 25th finale with the entire cast. Katherine Heigl expected to return to "Grey's Anatomy" According to reports, Heigl's option on a 6th season has been picked up, meaning she'll continue playing Izzie Stevens next year. ABC and ABC Studios, however, have yet to make Heigl's return official. Claim: "Jon & Kate" to divorce RadarOnline says Monday's big announcement will be that the couple will break up and announce their divorce. Olive Garden denies pulling Letterman ads A spokesperson for the restaurant chain is calling a Politico report "erroneous information." In fact, the company had no more scheduled commercials to cancel. Lauren Conrad admits "The Hills" faked Spencer's apology Conrad told the ladies of "The View" that she never actually got an apology from Spencer Pratt. "To be perfectly honest, I wasn't on the other line of that call," she said of the key "Hills" scene. "That was filmed and I wasn't on the other end… So I didn't even know about it." (Watch the interview) Neil Patrick Harris denies he's expecting a baby A spokesperson for Harris and boyfriend David Burtka says of a Star magazine report claiming the couple sought a surrogate mother: "If Star says it, then it must be true! No, we are not currently expecting a baby. Maybe someday..." Conan wins 2nd week vs. Letterman But final viewing figures also show that last week was the lowest-rated "Tonight Show" week since 1995. PLUS: Olive Garden yanks Letterman ads. Watch "The Daily Show" in Iran Here's a preview of Jason Jones going "Behind the Veil." "Family Guy's" Seth MacFarlane will have a recurring role on "Flash Forward" He'll play an FBI agent after calling the show's exec producer and saying, "'I f****** love this script." UPDATE: WWE's stock fell 7% thanks to the prank. Andre Braugher

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• 18 Jun 2009 12:46

  Thursday, June 18, 2009 "Jon & Kate" will make a major announcement on MondayCould it be a divorce or another pregnancy? "Recently," says Kate in a new TLC promo for Monday's special one-hour episode, "we've made some life-changing decisions. Decisions that will affect every member of our family, ones that we hope will bring each of us some peace." David Archuleta's dad busted in prostitution sting James Archuleta, who made headlines as the meddlesome father during his son's "Idol" run last year, pleaded no contest and paid a $582 fine after he was caught at a massage parlor. Why the VMAs are more important than the Emmys How does MTV's VMAs have the clout to bump the Emmy Awards back to its original airdate? As Lisa de Moraes explains, although the Emmys has a bigger audience (12 million vs. 8 million), the Video Music Awards attract far more younger viewers. Plus, the VMAs produce major buzz that just can't match the Emmys. Neil Patrick Harris to become a daddy? He and his partner of five years, David Burtka, are reportedly looking for a surrogate mother to carry their baby. "Fresh Prince's" fired Aunt Viv writes a tell-all book slamming Will Smith Janet Hubert, who was fired from her role as Vivian Banks in 1993 after feuding with Will Smith, will detail her life on the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" set next year in the book "Perfection Is Not A Sitcom Mom." NBC Universal to help promote CBS' "NCIS" spinoff In an unusual move, USA Network, which airs "NCIS" reruns, has been given the chance to air the two "NCIS" episodes featuring LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell early to help boost interest in the show. PLUS: LL Cool J & Chris O'Donnell hang out. USA Network admits Donald Trump did not actually buy WWE's "RAW" NBC has taken down a press release touting the purchase, as it turns out that Trump is only buying "Monday Night RAW" as part of the show's storyline. "Southland" considers pixelating the bleeped-out profanities With the show moving to the FCC-regulated 9 o'clock hour, producers are also considering obscuring the faces of profane characters in order to avoid any indecency fines. Fox releases the "Freakin' Sweet Family Guy" iPhone app The application comes with 20 clips, and the ability to buy "Family Guy" episodes directly from iTunes. "Idol" judges are still negotiating That's according to Paula Abdul's publicist, who's disputing a report that all four judges are locked up for next season. Why George O'Malley won't be missed on "Grey's Anatomy" "It's sad that a character with so much promise ended up fizzling out," says Gael Fashingbauer Cooper. "I'd say I'll miss him, but I've already been missing him for several seasons now." PLUS: Melissa George confirms T.R. Knight's exit. Carly Smithson teams up with ex-Evanescence trio The "Idol" alum will star in a new rock band called The Fallen. Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Cryer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus will get Walk of Fame stars The Hollywood Walk of Fame also plans to honor "Law & Order's" Sam Waterston, Bill Maher, "Mission Impossible" star Peter Graves and ESPN's Chris Berman. William Shatner can't make Vulcan hand gesture, but he can show his middle finger Watch Conan leap on his desk at Shatner's obscene gesture. CW messes with its new show names "The Beautiful Life" is now "The Beautiful Life: TBL" and "Parental Discretion Advised" has become "Life UneXpected." Larry David: Michael Richards is "a new man" The N-word spewing "Seinfeld" star "is like a new man," says David. "He really went through something (with that incident). He used to be very angry and bitter. He's completely different now. You can see it, and he can feel it. I'm very happy for him." Could "Mad Men" move to L.A.? Matthew Weiner says of Season 3: "I can't tell you if we're going to go to California in Season Three, but as a show, we're following how the Sixties were about the rise of Los Angeles and the decline of New York." Triumph the Insult Comic Dog returns to Conan Friday, with a Bonnaroo visit Stephanie Pratt insists to MTV News: "The Hills" did not make me bulimic Bret Michaels won't sue Tony Awards Meet Haley's new "One Tree Hill" sister: Shantel VanSanten "House" creator: "I apologize for being a tease. But I don't think we cheated fans" NBA star Steve Nash visits "Entourage" Andrew Braugher to guest on "House" season premiere Could Maggie Grace return to "Lost"? // Josh Holloway on the season finale Claim: CW's president never liked "Reaper" NJ "Real Housewives" finale watched by 4.6M // What about "the book" Travel Channel is searching for "America's Worst Driver" New DVR data shows that 30% of "Lost," "The Office," "Heroes" delay viewing Sydney to host "The L Word" convention next year "Survivor" Ethan Zohn shows off all the pills he's taking with his chemo Jerry Seinfeld's "The Marriage Ref" is set to be remade around the world What are the chances of a "Gossip Girl" movie? "Flash Forward" has everything planned out, beyond Season 1 Why is Artie Lange too racy for the network of "Cathouse" and "Sopranos"? Billy Joel divorcing ex-"Top Chef" host // Will Katie Lee Joel still matter? Dog the Bounty Hunter takes to Twitter

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