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NCIS: DiNozzo and McGee in the Slammer?

What happens when the people who are supposed to uphold the law don't?NCIS' Tony Dinozzo (Michael Weatherly) and Timothy McGee (Sean Murray) will find out in Tuesday's episode, and we've got the mug shots to prove it.Ratings: NCIS kicks off Season with explosive numbersIn "The Inside Man," a blogger accuses the team of mishandling its investigation of the murder of a lieutenant, even alleging that NCIS covered up the real crime. When the blogger ends up dead, the team is forced to reopen the old case to clear itself of any wrongdoing.To that end, Dinozzo and McGee resort to some less-than-ethical means of evidence collection, which doesn't sit well with D.C. police. Before you know it, they're headed to the slammer...

Mon, Oct 5, 2009

Shawn Ryan Tells the Truth About Reinventing Lie to Me

Lie to Me's surprise midseason success last year has been attributed to its compelling leading man (Tim Roth) and its unconventional approach to the cop procedural.So when Shawn Ryan (The Shield, The Unit) was brought in to co-executive-produce the show (with Samuel Baum, the show's creator) this season, he wanted to maintain those two elements. Fall TV: Get scoop on all the new and returning shows"There were a lot of things that worked well about the show last year, primarily Tim Roth," Ryan says. "He's one of the premier actors in the world. The show had a lot of strengths. I have just been trying to refine it, add a little adrenaline, add some deeper character work and dig really deep into who these characters really are."Ryan's higher-octane imprint has already been felt. In the second-season premiere ...

Mon, Oct 5, 2009

Shawn Ryan Tells the Truth About Reinventing Lie to Me

Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi Expecting Her First Child

Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi is pregnant with her first child after years of struggling with a reproductive disorder, according to Us.See photos of Lakshmi A rep for the 39-year-old author, actress and former model told the magazine: "As a result of her condition, this pregnancy has been referred to by her physician as nothing short of a medical miracle, and due to its delicate nature, we ask/implore the press to respect Ms. Lakshmi's privacy at this time." Lakshmi has endometriosis, a disorder of the female reproductive system in which the endometrium, which normally lines the uterus, grows in other places as well. Often, this growth is on the fallopian tubes, ovaries or the tissue lining the pelvis. The condition can ...

Thu, Oct 1, 2009

Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi Expecting Her First Child

Will Ferrell, Wife Expecting Third Child

Funnyman Will Ferrell and wife Viveca Paulin will soon welcome another child to their home.Check out photos of FerrellThe couple is expecting a baby boy in January, according to People. The child will be the couple's third son, following Magnus, 5, and Mattias, 2.Ferrell most recently starred in Land of the Lost this summer, and his Broadway show, Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America — A Final Night with George W. Bush, earned a Tony nomination.Any predictions on what Ferrell will name his new son? Share them after the jump.

Thu, Oct 1, 2009

Will Ferrell, Wife Expecting Third Child

Damages Books Reiko Aylesworth for Recurring Role

Former 24 star Reiko Aylesworth has signed on for a recurring role in  the upcoming third season of Damages, TVGuide.com has confirmed.Aylesworth, who most recently played a 1970s Dharma Initiative member on Lost's time-tipping fifth season, joins a guest cast that includes Campbell Scott, Martin Short, Lily Tomlin and Keith Carradine. No details on her role have been released.Check out photos from DamagesAylesworth's casting was first reported by EW's Michael Ausiello.Production is under way on Damages' third season, which is set for a January 2010 debut...

Thu, Oct 1, 2009

Damages Books Reiko Aylesworth for Recurring Role

Prosecutor: I Lied About Polanski's Case

A former prosecutor said he lied to a film crew about advising a judge to send director Roman Polanski to prison more than 30 years ago.David F. Wells is depicted conferring with now-deceased trial judge Laurence J. Rittenband about Polanski's case in the HBO documentary Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired. In the film, Wells said the judge took his advice to renege on a plea bargain and sentence Polanski to additional jail time.Watch Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired"I made that up to make the stuff look better," Wells told The Associated Press, adding that he overstated his role after he was told the film would air in France, not in the United States. "They interviewed me in the Malibu courthouse when I was still a DA, and I embellished a story. I'm a guy who cuts to the chase — I lied. It embarrasses the hell of me."Wells, now retired for more than two years, didn't handle Polanski's case, but he was ...

Thu, Oct 1, 2009

Prosecutor: I Lied About Polanski's Case

Did a So You Think You Can Dance Contestant Flash the Camera?

One So You Think You Can Dance contestant appeared to show that she has the naked ambition required to succeed — literally.On Tuesday's Atlanta audition episode, Contestant No. 22036 fell to the floor in excitement after getting the nod from the judges and seemed to accidentally gave viewers a peek at her lady business. The contestant was shown only in a montage and was not identified by name, but the potentially offensive clip was not blurred or edited in any way.Check out photos from So You Think You Can DanceExecutive producer Nigel Lythgoe...

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Did a So You Think You Can Dance Contestant Flash the Camera?

Matt LeBlanc to Star in Showtime and BBC's Episodes

Friends star Matt LeBlanc is coming back to the small screen.LeBlanc, who last starred in the Friends spin-off Joey, will team with Friends co-creator David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik (The Class, Mad About You) for Episodes, a single-camera send-up of the TV business. The series focuses on a British couple whose hit show is turned into a dumbed-down American sitcom starring LeBlanc, who plays himself...

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Matt LeBlanc to Star in Showtime and BBC's Episodes

Fellow Filmmakers Call for Roman Polanski's Release

Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen want Roman Polanski released from a Swiss Jail.The two directors and more than 100 other filmmakers and actors have signed a petition voicing their objection to Polanski's arrest on 32-year-old charges of having sex with a 13-year-old girl, according to E! News. News: Roman Polanski arrested in SwitzerlandZurich authorities took the 76-year-old Oscar-winning director of The Pianist into custody Saturday. Polanksi, who also directed Chinatown and Rosemary's Baby, fled the United States in 1978 after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with the underage girl. The Swiss Justice Ministry...

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Fellow Filmmakers Call for Roman Polanski's Release

CBS Moving Ahead with Criminal Minds Spin-Off

CBS is prepping a Criminal Minds spinoff for next season, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The new series will be created by Minds executive producers Ed Bernero and Chris Mundy.See photos of the cast of Criminal MindsMundy will write the script for the spinoff, which will appear as an episode of Minds in the spring, a la NCIS-NCIS: Los Angeles last season. Details are still sparse, but the new show is expected to feature a new team of FBI agents, not existing characters.CBS has been successful ...

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

CBS Moving Ahead with Criminal Minds Spin-Off

15 TV Duos Who Should Do It

After we picked the TV hookups that were more queasy than steamy, we turned it over to you to tell us which couples you wanted to see between the sheets. Here we present your top 15 love connections. Check out the choices below (or in photo gallery form here) and then vote for your favorite after the jump.

Mon, Sep 28, 2009

Andrew Shue and Amy Robach Are Engaged

Original Melrose Place hunk Andrew Shue and Today's Amy Robach are engaged, People reports. Check out other recently engaged celebrity couples Both Shue, 46, and Robach, 36, are recently divorced, according to the magazine. Shue married floral designer Jennifer Hageney in 1994, and Robach was married to Tim McIntosh.  Shue and Robach both separated from their spouses about a year ago, and began dating last spring, according to People. They got engaged ...

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

SNL Newcomer Drops an F-Bomb During Season Premiere

Saturday Night Live kicked off its 35th season with an F-bomb.In a possible case of the first-night jitters, newcomer Jenny Slate made the verbal misstep of dropping the F-word in a sketch titled "Biker Chick Chat," her only prominent skit of the night. Slate, Kristen Wiig and host Megan Fox were all featured as tough-talking biker chicks with a penchant for using the words "freaking" and "fricking." Check out photos of the SNL cast Slate slipped up about a minute into the sketch...

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

SNL Newcomer Drops an F-Bomb During Season Premiere

Jaime Pressly Ties the Knot in Malibu

You could say Jaime Pressly's name is Mrs. Simran Singh. The former My Name Is Earl star married Singh, an entertainment lawyer, before friends and family in Malibu, according to People. Check out photos of Pressly The ceremony was held Saturday at ...

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

Brothers & Sisters: Can Justin Survive Med School and Being Engaged?

Most TV actors would be pleased with one meaty storyline each season, but Brothers & Sisters' Dave Annable feels like he struck gold this season with two. Not only will Annable's Justin Walker start medical school this fall, but he'll also be planning a wedding with new fiancée Rebecca (Emily VanCamp). Naturally, those two arcs will conflict, and the result will be major drama.Fall TV: Get the scoop on all the new and returning shows "We're really trying to tell the truth of how chaotic his life has become," Annable tells TVGuide.com. "Justin gets very frustrated ...

Sat, Sep 26, 2009

Brothers & Sisters: Can Justin Survive Med School and Being Engaged?

Numbers: Will Amita Accept Charlie's Proposal?

Not every TV cliff-hanger features gunshots, explosions and possible deaths. In the case of Numbers, the season ended with fans eager to hear whether Amita (Navi Rawat) would accept a proposal from Charlie (David Krumholtz).See the best of last season's cliff-hangersThe good news: Fans won't have to wait long for Amita's answer ...

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Numbers: Will Amita Accept Charlie's Proposal?

Ratings: ABC's Comedy Numbers Are No Laughing Matter

ABC's new comedies have given the network something to smile about.Modern Family and Cougar Town debuted to 12.7 million and 11.4 million viewers, respectively. Although CBS' Criminal Minds won the 9/8c timeslot in overall viewers (15.4 million), the ABC comedy combo was the most-watched in the key demographics. Following a Dancing with the Stars results show, which won the 8/7c hour with 15 million viewers, Modern Family improved ABC's rating in the demo by 23 percent.Despite stiff premiere competition at 9/8c, Glee pulled 6.6 million viewers, a loss of only 5 percent week-to-week. NBC's Law & Order: SVU premiere was watched by 8.2 million viewers, but came up last in the demos.Comedy wasn't as strong for CBS. A 8/7c combo of debuts from The New Adventures of Old Christine (7.7 million viewers) and Gary Unmarried (7.4 million viewers) took second behind Dancing. Fox's So You Think You Can Dance was up slightly from a week ago with 5.6 million viewers and NBC's Mercy debuted to 8.2 million viewers.At 10, ABC's...

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Ratings: ABC's Comedy Numbers Are No Laughing Matter

The Mentalist: Will Romance Bloom in Season 2?

Nearly every show on TV has to deal with will-they-won't-they sexual tension between its series leads. CBS' The Mentalist is no different."You always want to keep the audience wanting and guessing," Robin Tunney tells TVGuide.com. "Once it happens it's very difficult to know where to go from there."Fall TV: Get the scoop on all the new and returning showsAs California Bureau of Investigation Agent Teresa Lisbon, Tunney finds herself fighting that battle with co-star Simon Baker's Patrick Jane. Lisbon's disdain for Jane slowly gave way to flirty camaraderie, and in the Season 1 finale, Jane fatally shot a man to protect her. But that doesn't mean 'shippers should expect a wild love affair in Season 2...

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

The Mentalist: Will Romance Bloom in Season 2?

Report: MTV Will Air DJ AM's Reality Show

MTV will air Gone Too Far, DJ AM's drug-intervention reality show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Although MTV told TVGuide.com that no decision has been made, a source told the Reporter that the network will air the program and has been in talks with DJ AM's family about the timing. The show was originally slated to debut Oct. 5.Check out other musicians who died too soonThe eight-episode series has been in question since the celebrity DJ, whose real name is Adam Goldstein, was found dead in a New York apartment in August. Although an official toxicology report has yet to be released, preliminary evidence suggests Goldstein died from a drug overdose.There is concern that airing the show could seem hypocritical or exploit Goldstein's death. MTV's sister network, VH1, recently

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Report: MTV Will Air DJ AM's Reality Show

Simon Cowell to Bring X Factor to the U.S.?

Simon Cowell's new deal with Fox could bring Britain's The X Factor to American TV.Cowell, who is in the final year of his current American Idol contract, has been open about wanting to bring his British hit stateside, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His existing contract would not allow it.Check out photos of Cowell on IdolIf a new contract is agreed upon, Cowell could executive-produce X Factor for Fox and also be locked in to Idol through the 2011-12 season. Cowell is reportedly expected to earn $50 million a season on Idol, as well as another $50 million for each cycle of X Factor.News: Simon Cowell Near Deal for Three Years of IdolIt's unclear if Cowell

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Simon Cowell to Bring X Factor to the U.S.?

CSI: Will Catherine Be a Good Leader?

William Petersen's exit from CSI last season had many effects on the show, including the ascension of Marg Helgenberger's Catherine Willows to the role of supervisor.Fall TV: Get the scoop on all the new and returning shows So how is Catherine doing with her new responsibility when the show returns for its 10th season (Thursday at 9/8c, CBS)? Pretty well! "The pressure's on her; she's just having to prove herself a little bit. And she does," Helgenberger tells TVGuide.com. "Catherine's a very confident person. And even though she might feel a little bit of reservation and insecurity because she's being scrutinized through a microscope, her skill and intelligence win in the end." But she won't have to do everything alone: Nick (George Eads) is promoted to

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Ratings: NCIS Kicks Off Season with Explosive Numbers

A huge premiere for NCIS paved the way for CBS' biggest nightly audience since 1993.NCIS tops our list of the most-anticipated returning showsTwenty million viewers tuned into NCIS, a 28 percent leap from last season's premiere. Spin-off NCIS: Los Angeles benefited from the lead-in, drawing an audience of 18.3 million viewers, a 23 percent improvement over The Mentalist's premiere in that spot a year ago.The one-two punch of NCIS shows outperformed the other network's two-hour airings. The second night of Dancing with the Stars three-night premiere pulled in 15.2 million viewers for ABC, while NBC's Biggest Loser and Fox's Hell's Kitchen earned 7.5 million and 7 million viewers, respectively. On the CW, 90210 stayed even with 2.2 million viewers, while Melrose Place continued its decline with only 1.5 million viewers.CBS' newcomer legal ...

Wed, Sep 23, 2009

Ratings: NCIS Kicks Off Season with Explosive Numbers