Today's News: Our Take

McCain Returning This Week to Late Show with David Letterman

• Oct 12, 2008 10:51 AM ET
• by Tim Molloy

David Letterman and John McCain

John McCain may find himself in back-to-back debates this week: He faces Barack Obama in their final debate Wednesday, and he'll return the next night to Late Show to try to make nice with David Letterman. read more

Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008

• Oct 11, 2008 11:45 PM ET
• by TV Guide News

Michael C. Hall and Jimmy Smits, Dexter

Dexter
9 pm/ET Showtime
Crime and criminals run rampant in tonight's episode. Dexter encounters a pedophile while grocery shopping with Rita and the kids. After he catches the sexual deviate buddying up to Cody, he has to ask himself: Does this lowlife fit the Code and is he a candidate for Dexter-ization? Meanwhile, Debra lands a new Jane Doe homicide case that points at Freebo as the perp. Since Dexter knows that can't be, he needs to help her come up with another suspect — and fast. — Ray Stackhouse

For full episodes of Dexter, visit our Online Video Guide.

The Amazing Race 13 8 pm/ET CBS

True Blood 9 pm/ET HBO

Brothers & Sisters 10:01 pm/ET ABC

Hannah Montana 8 pm/ET Disney


Rock of Love Charm School with Sharon Osbourne 9 pm/ET VH1

Get full details on all of tonight's show after the jump. read more

With New 90210's Success, Is Melrose Place Next?

• Oct 11, 2008 10:19 PM ET
• by Anna Dimond

Melrose Place

Now that the new 90210 has found success (thus, that full-season pickup), will Melrose Place be next?

The good news? Series creator Darren Star says it's a possibility he'd be interested in pursuing, acknowledging that it's been up for discussion on the development side. "Regardless of whether they do it or not, whether I'm part of it or not, I think it would be a fun thing to do," he told TVGuide.com. "I wouldn't be surprised if it happened -- If it can be put together in the right way," he added.

Plus, the new 90210's success — and the requisite fandom surrounding it — is not lost Star. "I love it," he said of the redux. "I mean, it’s incredible to see a show that I was a part of, that many people were a part of for so many years, come back, and that the audience still has an affection for the show."

The bad news? Find out, after the jump! read more

Lisa Marie Presley Gives Birth to Twin Girls

• Oct 11, 2008 09:48 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich

Lisa Marie Presley

It's a double (baby) album for singer Lisa Marie Presley, 40, who on Tuesday gave birth via Caesarean section to twin girls.

Though the lasses' names have not been released, one weighed in at 5 pounds, 15 ounces, the other at 5 pounds, 2 ounces.

"The babies and mom are happy and healthy and resting at home," says Presley's rep in a statement.

The daughter of the King/Elvis and actress/former Dancing star Priscilla, Presley is married to music producer Michael Lockwood. She has two children — a 19-year-old daughter, Riley, and a 15-year-old son, Benjamin — by her previous marriage to Danny Keough.

Ratings: Ex Listless While 'Nanny Supes Up

• Oct 11, 2008 01:13 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich

The Ex List's Elizabeth Reaser

How Friday's fare fared:

8 pm/ET
Ghost Whisperer gained 150K from its premiere to top the night with 9.45 million total viewers. 5th Grader placed second with 5.79 mil, followed by Wife Swap (4.29 mil) and America's Toughest Jobs (3.95 mil). The CW's Chris dipped 240 thou, to 1.76 million, while lead-out The Game held steady at 1.9 mil.

9 pm
Deal or No Deal (6.53 million) this week trumped The Ex List (5.7 mil), which plunged 17 percent from its debut to only retain 60 percent of Love's love. Supernanny (five mil, up 20 percent) and Lyrics (4.87 mil, up 12 percent) both saw gains.

10 pm
Despite Ex's listlessness, Numbers only dipped 100K, to eight mil. 20/20 followed with seven mil, while NBC's Life (4.92 mil) lost 530K week-to-week.

Britney Bares (Almost) All in "Womanizer" Video

• Oct 11, 2008 11:01 AM ET
• by Adam Bryant

Britney Spears in "Womanizer"

Britney Spears' new video features the pop star in an array of costumes, but the most striking shots feature Brit's buff new body — in the buff.

The "Womanizer" video, which debuted on 20/20 Friday night, features some of the most strategically placed hands in music-video history, as Spears writhes around au naturel throughout most of the video.

Watch the video and then rate it (on a scale of 1 to 10) after the jump read more

Tonight's TV Hot List: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

• Oct 11, 2008 10:19 AM ET
• by TV Guide News

Tori Spelling, Macy's Passport Celebrity Catwalk Challenge

Macy's Passport Celebrity Catwalk Challenge
8 pm/ET NBC
Tori Spelling hosts this fish-out-of-water fashion foray that traces the runway training of various celebrities as they vie to become catwalk models. Runway projects include Jerry Springer, trainer Bob Harper (The Biggest Loser), Jack Coleman (Heroes), entertainment host Nancy O'Dell, Kate Flannery (The Office) and Deal or No Deal model Leyla Milani. Who will exhibit model behavior? And who will become runway roadkill? There are music performances on tap as well, with the Pussycat Dolls, Fall Out Boy and Ne-Yo taking to the stage. — Dean Maurer

For more Tori Spelling, visit our Online Video Guide.

Murder on Her Mind 9 pm/ET Lifetime

Fox Reality Channel Really Awards 2008 10 pm/ET Fox Reality Channel

MADtv 11 pm/ET FOX

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Jennie Garth: 90210 Ladies' Weight Is "Their Business"

• Oct 11, 2008 04:50 AM ET
• by Anna Dimond

Jennie Garth

Jennie Garth may play the guidance counselor of 90210's West Beverly High, but that doesn't mean she feels compelled to dole out advice to her on-screen charges when the cameras stop rolling.

On the controversy over the leading ladies' shrinking bodies, Garth demurred. "I don't know them personally that well, and I think that ..." read more

VIDEO: Project Runway's Jerell Talks Kenley Drama

• Oct 11, 2008 12:14 AM ET
• by Gina DiNunno

He may have been the last man standing for this season of Project Runway, as well as the designer with the most wins (including the final challenge!), but does that mean Jerell is holding any hard feelings about getting the boot right before Bryant Park? ... read more

Mark Moses Previews Duck's Mad Men Future

• Oct 10, 2008 09:44 PM ET
• by Adam Bryant

Mark Moses, Mad Men

As Desperate Housewives' Paul Young, Mark Moses played Wisteria Lane's man of many secrets. On Mad Men, Moses' Duck Phillips has his own spotty past and the same conniving ambition to get what he wants at all costs. In the Oct. 12 episode, says Moses, Duck will take his ambition to the next level, making a major power play. He chatted with us about Duck's teetotaler status, why he and Don Draper just can't get along and why he had to let his poor dog go wandering down Madison Avenue ...