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Most people remember Devon Gummersall from his days as Angela Chase's geeky but sweet neighbor on the cult series My So-called Life, but now the actor has grown up and is portraying a lawyer on the new Lifetime drama State of Mind (premiering Sunday at 9 pm/ET). He's still the young, fresh face on the show, and he's surrounded by another great cast, including indie queen Lili Taylor. Could his humorously named lawyer Barry White have some feelings for the lovely Lili? TVGuide.com couldn't wait to find out. TVGuide.com: I just watched your show, and it’s so cute!Devon Gummersall:

If you are a fan of the teen drama, the brand-spankin'-new show The Best Years will be just what you need to fill your Friday nights with fun. The series debuts on The N this Friday at 8:30 pm/ET and stars a sexy cast of college-age kids who deal with their freshman year and some pretty heavy topics right off the bat. Of course there are love triangles and quadrangles and more, and most revolve around Devon, the basketball star played by She's the Man hottie Brandon Jay McLaren. TVGuide.com was lucky enough to catch the funny (and drool-worthy) McLaren while he was in New York City for an up-close and personal one-on-one chat. TVGuide.com: Why did you want to do this show? What was exciting about it for you?Brandon Jay McLaren: Well, I remember when I got the script for the pilot and it just seem

Vinnie Fama got his fire extinguished by Hell's Kitchen's Gordon Ramsay when his beef Wellington repeatedly came out not well at all, and his unapologetic attitude only added to his undoing. TVGuide.com asked Vinnie what all the screaming was really like and what it was like to get an egg smashed on his chest by the world-famous chef. (Hell's Kitchen airs Mondays at 8 pm/ET, on Fox.) TVGuide.com: I've been wondering this for a couple of seasons now: What the heck is a Wellington? Vinnie Fama: What is a Wellington? It is... um... I don't know. TVGuide.com: OK, maybe that's why you had so much trouble with it! Vinnie: [Laughs] It is a beef dish [that was

In just one week, the summer staple Big Brother is returning for its eighth season, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. The house is getting an extreme makeover, featuring some "fractured fairy tale" elements reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. "We've got a bedroom where you feel very big and a bedroom where you feel very small!" says executive producer Allison Grodner. "There is a room that has five beds, but essentially you are living in a dollhouse because all of the beds are only 5 feet long and all the chairs are child-size and low to the ground. So our 6-foot-plus contestants — and we have quite a few of them — are going to be quite uncomfortable. Then in the room that is oversized, to get to the top drawer of the dresser, you have to climb up steps. It is fun and a fantasy thi

The verdict is in: Cheryl Kosewicz was found guilty of associating with the wrong people on last week's Pirate Master (Thursdays at 8 pm/ET, on CBS). Though the 35-year-old district attorney was selected as an officer by then-captain Joe Don, her high and mighty ways rubbed the crew the wrong way. When Louie stepped up to the helm, 'twas his mission to get rid of Joe Don or Cheryl. But when Joe Don won a royal pardon, Cheryl was thrown overboard and left adrift in the Caribbean. TVGuide.com caught up with the DA — just out of a real court case — to find out what she thought of the Pirate Court. TVGuide.com: What's your take on your getting voted ou

Survivor and Apprentice mastermind Mark Burnett is launching his brand-new rip-roaring reality show, Pirate Master, tonight on CBS at 8 pm/ET. Host Cameron Daddo practically jumped at the chance to helm this crazy ride. The easy-on-the-eyes Australian-born actor and father of three told us all the details on this wild new ride. TVGuide.com: You are an actor/singer/producer.... How'd you end up on a pirate ship hosting this show? Cameron Daddo: I heard on the grapevine that Mark Burnett was doing a show about pirates. I knew someone in the office at Burnett's [company] so I th

If you missed the first season of MTV's Rob & Big, you missed the chaotic lives of professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek and his bodyguard/best friend Christopher "Big Black" Boykin. The hysterical duo live together in Hollywood, have a bulldog named Meaty, throw parties, and skate around town in this entertaining blend of The Odd Couple and Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. The new season, which kicks off tonight at 10:30 pm/ET, features even more of their outrageous adventures, including the first episode in which the duo travel to the farm to buy a new pet — a miniature horse.

With the finale of CBS' Survivor: Fiji (Thursdays at 8 pm/ET) airing this Sunday and one of this season's most strategic players out of the running, it truly is anyone's game. We can't say that Alex Angarita didn't give it his all. He desperately tried to stick around by explaining to people that Yau-Man was a huge threat. Yet, alas,  had already wasted the hidden immunity idol trying to save himself a few tribal councils back. TVGuide.com asked the book-smart guy and savvy player — who we think would have a real shot at being one of the Donald's Apprentices — what went wrong. TVGuide.com: Got to say, I admire the "go down swinging" strategy. Alex Angarita: You've got to. You can't just give up at the very end. That's just not the way life works.

Some guys have all the luck, and some guys just have none. That was the sitch for Survivor: Fiji's Mookie Lee. The 25-year-old Chicagoan who got stuck with the losing tribe from the get-go did his best to change his fate by aligning with a group of strong guys, but then they went and betrayed him. Mookie at one point had the hidden immunity idol, but gave it up to save his "Four Horsemen" alliance, where it went to waste. What's more, he was the only Bula Bula tribe mate that never got to live on the luxury beach. TVGuide.com caught up with Mookie after his ouster to get his take on his bad luck. TVGuide.com: Did you know before watching it that your alliance mate Alex had voted for you? Mookie Lee: At th

What would a show about the Pussycat Dolls be without quite a bit of catfighting? The most recent drama on The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll was stirred up when Melissa Smith made some catty comments about Chelsea's lack of dancing talent during an "interview" with host Mark McGrath. It seemed like karma came back to haunt Melissa, who was ousted before the less-skilled dancer Chelsea. But Melissa, who was also a finalist on Making the Band 3, says that she's not the vicious gal she was made out to be. TVGuide.com: I felt really bad for you after Ron Fair's comment that you were "sexy, Vegas-y white trashy."Mel

Which was the bigger shock this week, Sanjaya's departure or Simon's eye-roll controversy? We asked Kimberly Caldwell and Rosanna Tavarez, the hosts of TV Guide Channel's Idol Chat, Idol Tonight and Reality Chat, for their expert takes on these topics and more. TVGuide.com: Do you feel a sense of relief now that Sanjaya is gone? Kimberly Caldwell: I feel a sense of relief for him. I think that now the competition can really be taken seriously. But I think that Sanjaya is going to be greatly successful after this, no matter what.Rosanna Tavarez:

On Survivor: Fiji, nice girls finish... somewhere right in the middle. That, at least, was the case with Michelle Yi. The peppy fashion-design student, whose bubbly spirit led her to memorably fall off a platform during a challenge and hop right back up without missing a beat, was the first member to be voted off the newly merged Bula Bula tribe (or at least dismissed by half of it, thanks to a new tribe-within-tribe twist). TVGuide.com spoke to Michelle about Jeff Probst's very leading questions. TVGuide.com: I have to say, in your little exit interview, you were so peppy and happy about the experience. That's a nice change from

Anastacia McPherson made a big impression on a lot of people during her stint on the CW's Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll (Tuesdays at 9 pm/ET, encoring Wednesdays at 9). Her height, deep voice and hugely sexy hair made her stand out from the masses of tiny girls. But the judges ultimately decided that she lacked self-confidence. This TVGuide.com reporter was delighted to talk with our favorite PCD wannabe and gush a bit about her teased tresses. TVGuide.com: Did you have a good experience? Anastacia McPherson: It was amazing. It was unbelievable, but it was really stressful, too. TVGuide.com: You were learning choreography on a bus and crazy stuff like that, all in a short period of time. Anastacia: It was insane the amount of time t

Notes from the Underbelly star Jennifer Westfeldt may not be a household name, or even a household face, but she stirred up a bunch of indie buzz playing the title role in Kissing Jessica Stein, a film she cowrote. Now she’s tackling the small screen in this adorable new comedy (based on the chick-lit novel by Risa Green) that landed the plum debut spot post-Grey’s Anatomy (although next week it moves to Wednesdays at 8:30 pm/ET). TVGuide.com had a chance to have breakfast with the busy star to find out more about the new series and to see what’s next. TVGuide.com: How would you describe Notes from the Underbelly? Jennifer Westfeldt: For my character it is the parts of pregnancy that people don’t talk about that much. I don’t think it is that PC for wome

Learning hot dance moves while on a moving bus to perform "Tainted Love" on stage at the Las Vegas Pussycat Doll Lounge? No problem for Mariela Arteaga. Hitting all the notes in Christina Aguilera's "I Turn to You" for the judges, however, proved to be an issue, forcing Mariela to hang up her boa on the CW's Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll (Tuesdays at 9 pm/ET). TVGuide.com spoke with the slinky feline dancer to find out how she mastered the moves for her partner dance and what she really thought of her rendition of the X-tina hit. TVGuide.com: The sexy "partners" dance challenge you won, that dance was hot! What was your inspiration?Mariela Arteaga: Thank you! I didn't have an inspiration

James "Rocky" Reid didn't have an easy time on CBS' Survivor: Fiji (Thursdays at 8 pm/ET). The 28-year-old bartender was the cause of much griping among his Ravu tribe, and he didn't exactly redeem himself when he basically berated Anthony for being a girly man during a recent tribal council. Last Thursday, when Rocky took a jab at ailing tribe mates who overindulged during their first reward challenge, that turned out to be the final straw. Rocky rang TVGuide.com to chat about his farewell scream, his appropriate nickname and any possible regrets. TVGuide.com: I think your farewell might be my favorite ever, you just screaming.James "Rocky" Reid: [

Things on Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll (Tuesdays at 9 on the CW) just got a whole lot quieter. Resident troublemaker and former punk-rock singer Sisely Treasure was deemed too "unique" by the judges, as they had her hang up her boa. But before her ouster, she made some waves by comparing fellow wannabe Asia to a drag queen, loudly complaining about the lack of rehearsal time, and griping about working in groups. TVGuide.com caught up with the spunky gal to get her side of the story. TVGuide.com: I'm confused. Last week they sent Jamie home because she didn't stand out. This wee

Greg Grunberg, who stars as telepathic Matt Parkman on NBC's Heroes, is using his real-life powers for good, not evil, by chairing the upcoming Epilepsy Foundation walk and working on an art auction to support the worthy cause. TVGuide.com caught up with Grunberg, whose son Jake suffers from the condition, to find out more about his charitable efforts, his celebrity band and, of course, what's coming up on Heroes. TVGuide.com: Tell me a little bit more about the auction. How did you convince the artists and the show to donate art to the Epilepsy Foundation?Greg Grunberg: That would have been the greatest feat of salesmanship for me, but it wasn't. They're just incredibly generous and they know how important it is to me. Also, I've been working for NBC for a long time, so [NBC Entertainment honchos] Kevin Riley a

Three of the scariest words Jeff Probst says on CBS' Survivor (Thursdays at 8 pm/ET) are "Drop your buffs," a directive that turns entire strategies and alliances topsy-turvy. Last week, those three words put the final nail in the coffin for Anthony Robinson, who after some intense bickering with Rocky, lots of alone time as the tribe's designated cook, and a weepy moment early in the season, was dismissed as the testosterone-filled Ravu tribe's weakest member. Here's what Anthony, an expert witness locator and self-proclaimed geek, told TVGuide.com about his ouster. TVGuide.com: I thought for a second that Ravu was going to turn on Rocky.Anthony Robinson:

Figuring out what the judges are looking for seems to be the hardest task that the contestants on the CW's The Pussycat Dolls Present: Search for the Next Doll (Tuesdays at 9 pm/ET) have to face. Brittany was ousted for being too sexy, and last Tuesday (and then again on Wednesday and Sunday) Jaime Benjamin was dismissed for not standing out enough. TVGuide.com caught up with the 21-year-old to find out more about her dolled-up 'do, her shoe crisis and her "Heartbreaker" of an ouster. TVGuide.com: I'm kind of surprised that you were the one who went home this week. Jamie Benjamin: I think a lot of people were. That's so sweet. TVGuide.com:

Since CBS' Survivor: Fiji has been shuffled all over the place because of basketball — off last week, airing Wednesday at 8 pm/ET this week — and all of the promos are promising a big twist, you might have forgotten that Rita Verreos was blindsided during the show's most recent torch-snuffing. But while Rita may have laid low during the game, the sassy single mom let loose during her interview with TVGuide.com about what it would take to win this game, the problem with beauty pageants, and Moto's utterly unfair advantage. TVGuide.com: As a single mom, what did your kids think of you getting voted off? Rita Verreos: They were so sad because they couldn't figure out why. What did Mommy do that was so bad? In fact, I'm still trying to figure out what I did that was so detrimental.

Considering such salacious Pussycat Dolls lyrics as, "Doncha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me?" and "I don't need a hand if it only wants to grab one thing," it's kind of surprising that the girl group draws the line at a new member who is too sexy. Wha? TVGuide.com was baffled that Brittany Diiorio was booted from the CW's The Search for the Next Doll (Tuesdays at 9 pm/ET) when her moves were deemed too provocative by the judges and choreographer Mikey Minden. Lil' Kim is one of the judges, for goodness' sake, and she's not exactly known for her ladylike ways. We invited Brittany to shed some light on this situation. TVGuide.com: I was surprised t