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CBS Kicks Off "Tweet Week"

Is CBS fishing for new Twitter-inspired sitcoms? Probably not, but the network is launching its first "Tweet Week" this Sunday.Get more of today's latest newsFor eight days, CBS will have actors, musicians and sports analysts live-tweeting during network programming. The fun kicks off Sunday, April 3 during the Academy of Country Music Awards and will also include the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball National Championship and episodes of NCIS, Blue Bloods and The Big Bang Theory before wrapping up on Monday, April 11.Tweeting celebs include....

Fri, Apr 1, 2011

Snooki Earns $32K for Rutgers University Appearance

Here's a new reason to complain about college tuition: Rutgers University paid Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi $32,000 to speak at a recent campus event, according to The Associated Press.Check out photos of Snooki on Jersey ShoreSnooki earned the handsome fee to speak about her hair pouf, her career as a reality show star and author, and, of course, the GTL lifestyle. Her advice to the scholars: "Study hard, but party harder."The money Snooki was paid...

Fri, Apr 1, 2011

Snooki Earns $32K for Rutgers University Appearance

Report: Jackson Family Upset by Idol Contestant James Durbin's "Pepsi Moment"

Michael Jackson's family is reportedly upset by James Durbin's "Pepsi moment" comment on American Idol.Following Durbin's Wednesday night performance of Elton John's "Saturday Night's All Right" — complete with a flaming piano — the rocker joked with host Ryan Seacrest about being scared of the pyrotechnics...

Fri, Apr 1, 2011

Report: Jackson Family Upset by Idol Contestant James Durbin's "Pepsi Moment"

Royal Wedding: Prince William Won't Wear a Wedding Ring

Prince William will not wear a wedding ring, according to The Associated Press.Kathy Griffin to host royal wedding special for TV Guide NetworkThe decision was made based on the royal couple's personal wishes, a palace official told the AP...

Fri, Apr 1, 2011

Royal Wedding: Prince William Won't Wear a Wedding Ring

CBS Orders Game Show Pilot from Idol's Nigel Lythgoe

CBS has ordered a Deal or No Deal-esque game show pilot called Secret Fortune from American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance producer Nigel Lythgoe, Deadline.com reports.Get more of today's latest newsThe game presents contestants with 24 envelopes, each containing a check for amounts ranging from a dollar to an outrageous fortune. Over the course of the game, 23 envelopes are destroyed, leaving the contestant with a possibly life-changing sum...

Fri, Apr 1, 2011

CBS Orders Game Show Pilot from Idol's Nigel Lythgoe

Two and Half Men's Chuck Lorre: "I've Been Going Through a Tough Time Recently"

Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre (sort of) broke his silence about the ongoing Charlie Sheen fiasco, and once again, he did it via one of his show's vanity cards.Chuck Lorre responds to Sheen with new vanity cardAlthough the message, which aired at the end of the Lorre-produced The Big Bang Theory Thursday, doesn't mention Sheen's name, Lorre's sentiments about the recent events are clear."Whenever I've gone through tough times, well-meaning people have told me that God/the universe does not give us more than we can handle," Lorre wrote.  "Well, I've been going through a tough time recently, and sure enough, that old saying has been tossed my way on several morose occasions. After some careful consideration, I've decided it's bull$#*!."Sheen sued Lorre....

Fri, Apr 1, 2011

Two and Half Men's Chuck Lorre: "I've Been Going Through a Tough Time Recently"

Bones Exclusive: Veronica Mars Star Puts Booth in the Line of Fire

Former Veronica Mars actress Tina Majorino will guest-star in an upcoming episode of Bones, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.Check out photos of the Bones castMajorino will play Special Agent Genny Shaw, who, as we previously reported, will assist Booth (David Boreanaz) in his search for vigilante sniper Jacob Broadsky (Arnold Vosloo). Agent Shaw's inexperience, however, will quickly become apparent when her cover is blown by Broadsky during a stakeout. Ultimately, her mistake will put both her and Booth in Broadsky's crosshairs...

Wed, Mar 30, 2011

Bones Exclusive: Veronica Mars Star Puts Booth in the Line of Fire

Mega Buzz: Bones' Sniper Returns, Bree's New Man, and Five-0's Team Shakeup

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. When will Bones wrap up the serial killer story arc? — Jeff ADAM: Executive producer Stephen Nathan promises that the hunt for Jacob Broadsky will be resolved in this season's penultimate episode. Helping (or hurting?) Booth and Brennan will be a female twentysomething special agent whose inexperience ultimately puts Booth directly in Broadsky's crosshairs. Can you tell us anything about Bree's new love interest on Desperate Housewives? —Regina NATALIE: Love interest might be too strong a word for now. We know that Jonathan Cake plays a cop, but like all cops, he's always...

Wed, Mar 30, 2011

Mega Buzz: Bones' Sniper Returns, Bree's New Man, and Five-0's Team Shakeup

Pilot Scoop: Justified's Natalie Zea Is a Person of Interest

Justified star Natalie Zea has landed a guest-starring role on J.J. Abrams' CBS pilot, Person of Interest, TVGuide.com has learned. Zea will play...

Tue, Mar 29, 2011

Pilot Scoop: Justified's Natalie Zea Is a Person of Interest

NCIS: Los Angeles: Will Kensi's Undercover Mission Draw Deeks Closer?

Tuesday's NCIS: Los Angeles may prove once and for all just how much agents Kensi Blye and Marty Deeks really care about each other.When a secure facility housing sensitive materials on a Marine base is compromised, Kensi (Daniela Ruah) must go undercover to get close to Stanley King (guest star Victor Webster), a world-class thief suspected of several high-end heists. Kensi has to gain King's trust by any means necessary, which isn't good news for Kensi's partner Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen).

Tue, Mar 29, 2011

NCIS: Los Angeles: Will Kensi's Undercover Mission Draw Deeks Closer?

Mad Men's Fifth Season Will Return in 2012

There's good news and there's bad news for Mad Men fans.AMC has officially given the green light to a fifth season of the adman drama, the network announced Tuesday. But ongoing negotiations with series creator Matthew Weiner will push the show's return to early 2012.Check out photos of the Mad Men castAMC made the announcement as a Deadline.com report surfaced about Weiner's prolonged renegotiations with Lionsgate, which produces Mad Men. The latest sticking points in the proposed contract...

Tue, Mar 29, 2011

Mad Men's Fifth Season Will Return in 2012

Californication: What's Ahead in Season 5?

If you thought Hank Moody driving off into the sunset during the closing moments of Californication's fourth season felt like a series finale, you weren't the only one. "This could have functioned as a series ending if we needed it to be," creator and executive producer Tom Kapinos tells TVGuide.com. "It was a nice little bookend to the opening of the pilot in a sense. So, I was fine with it sort of feeling like some closure, but at the same time, it was open for...

Mon, Mar 28, 2011

Californication: What's Ahead in Season 5?

Exclusive: The Leverage Team Goes After a Mad Man

Former Mad Men star Michael Gladis will guest-star on an upcoming episode of Leverage, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.Check out photos of the Leverage castGladis, who played beatnik copywriter Paul Kinsey for three seasons on Mad Men, will play Reed Rockwall, a public relations expert in crisis management. He ruthlessly protects his clients, often going after and destroying their enemies....

Mon, Mar 28, 2011

Exclusive: The Leverage Team Goes After a Mad Man

Californication Finale: Is Hank Heading to the Big House?

Now that Californication's Hank Moody has been convicted of statutory rape, it's time for him to face the music. Sunday's season finale (9/8c on Showtime) finds Hank (David Duchovny) awaiting his sentencing, and the outcome floors him. But you shouldn't necessarily expect the show's next season to resemble Oz.With Hank's secret revealed, how much Californication is left?"The consequences were never about the true legal repercussions," creator and executive producer Tom Kapinos tells TVGuide.com...

Sat, Mar 26, 2011

Californication Finale: Is Hank Heading to the Big House?

FX Cancels Lights Out

Lights Out just wasn't able to get up off the canvas: FX announced Thursday that it was counting out the boxing drama.The show debuted in January to a modest 1.5 million viewers and quickly fell below 1 million. Although the numbers eventually improved, its season average was 863,000 total viewers per episode, numbers akin to those of FX's recently canceled private detective drama, Terriers. Will Lights Out be another Terriers for FX?At the time of Lights Out's weak premiere, FX President John Landgraf noted the disconnect between critical acclaim and commercial appeal...

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Mega Buzz: Abby's Big Date on NCIS, the Grey's Finale and Glee's Growing Family

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Please give me some NCIS news on Abby and McGee! — Leslie ADAM: I'm not sure McGabby 'shippers are going to love this, but ... Abby's going on a date! And McGee is not going to be happy about it. "If another girl comes around McGee, [Abby] definitely has a little bit of a jealous streak," Pauley Perrette says. The feeling is mutual, she says. So what do we know about Abby's new suitor? She'll look up to him, in some respect, and he's a stick-around kind of guy. Where's the Grey's Anatomy scoop on Cristina and Owen? — Dina NATALIE: Right here! Tensions for the couple will continue as we head toward the finale. "I don't think the end of the season is going to be easy for any of our fans, but I think it's going to be pretty explosive for...

Wed, Mar 23, 2011

Mega Buzz: Abby's Big Date on NCIS, the Grey's Finale and Glee's Growing Family

TNT Renews Southland, Green-Lights Eric McCormack Drama

TNT has renewed gritty cop drama Southland  for a 10-episode fourth season, the network announced Tuesday.What's next for Southland? Our burning questions answered"John Wells, Chris Chulack and their teams created a brilliant roller coaster ride this season, with countless riveting scenes and unforgettable character arcs," Michael Wright, executive vice president and head of programming for TNT said in a statement.The roller coaster metaphor is apt...

Tue, Mar 22, 2011

TNT Renews Southland, Green-Lights Eric McCormack Drama

Exclusive: Meet NCIS' Newest Team Members

Sometimes, even NCIS' Jethro Gibbs needs a little help cracking a case.Check out photos of the NCIS castApparently, the upcoming serial-killer story arc that will unwind over the remainder of the CBS hit's eighth season is one of those times. TVGuide.com has learned exclusively that Numb3rs star Alimi Ballard and former NFL journeyman Matthew Willig have been cast as two recurring NCIS agents who join our regular team in the hunt for a psychopath called the Port-to-Port Killer.Willig plays Special Agent Simon Cade...

Thu, Mar 17, 2011

Exclusive: Meet NCIS' Newest Team Members

The Mentalist Exclusive: William Forsythe Is Rigsby's Dad!

Talk about perfect casting: Notorious film villain William Forsythe has been tapped to play yet another heavy on CBS' The Mentalist, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Check out photos of The Mentalist cast Forsythe, perhaps best remembered as Flattop in Dick Tracy, will play Steve Rigsby, a career criminal and the...

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

The Mentalist Exclusive: William Forsythe Is Rigsby's Dad!

Mega Buzz: Housewives' Murder Plot, Castle Jealousy, and a New Grey's Hookup

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Got any scoop on Desperate Housewives? — Sara NATALIE: Poor Paul Young. Both of his wives have killed themselves — not a very good track record! — and now somebody's trying to kill him. Again. This time, the culprit is a bit more sly. I'm hearing he or she will slip some anti-freeze into Paul's dinner. If you've already put together that this will coincide with the return of Felicia Tilman, bravo. I love that Brendan Hines is going to stir up jealousy on Castle. What else can you tell me? — Monica ADAM: While Castle is plenty peeved by the easy rapport his protégé establishes with Beckett, his remedy is to kill the young pup with...

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Mega Buzz: Housewives' Murder Plot, Castle Jealousy, and a New Grey's Hookup

Castle Exclusive: Lie to Me Star Sets His Sights on Beckett

What happens when a mystery writer has his muse stolen by his protégé? If the writer is the title character of ABC's Castle, the answer is simple: It gets combative. Check out photos of  the Castle cast TVGuide.com has learned exclusively that Lie to Me star Brendan Hines has been tapped to play Alex Conrad, a first-time mystery writer who owes some of his debut novel's success to a glowing review written by Castle (Nathan Fillion). When Castle invites Alex down to the precinct to play mentor, however, Alex becomes much more interested in what Beckett (Stana Katic) has to say about being a police detective...

Tue, Mar 15, 2011

Castle Exclusive: Lie to Me Star Sets His Sights on Beckett

What's Next for Southland? Our Burning Questions Answered

Southland's powerful Season 3 finale ended with a moment two years in the making: Officer John Cooper (Michael Cudlitz) checked into the hospital to undergo back surgery, admitting his painkiller addiction and submitting himself to a medical detox. Check out photos of the Southland castOf course, Cooper only did so after his trainee, Ben Sherman (Benjamin McKenzie) — who was involved in a rooftop foot chase and wrestling match without backup because of Cooper's poor physical health — threatened to rat him out to police brass. It was an intense showdown —one that fans have waited a long time to see. "I would have preferred that this would have happened four episodes ago," Cudlitz tells TVGuide.com.

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

What's Next for Southland? Our Burning Questions Answered