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MTV Orders Jersey Spin-offs for Snooki and Pauly D, Not Worried about Shore Overload

Party now, or apocalypse now? The end of MTV's Jersey Shore gravy train is nowhere in sight. On Thursday, the network announced it had ordered not one, but two Jersey spin-offs: one is a buddy comedy starring Snooki and JWoww as housemates and the other will follow Pauly D's career as a DJ. Both as-yet untitled shows will premiere in 2012 and focus on the cast members' lives away from the Shore. Twelve episodes have been ordered for each. VIDEO: Snooki is far more athletic than you suspect Meanwhile, MTV Executive Vice President of Programming and Head of Production Chris Linn tells TVGuide.com that contrary to Wednesday's report, production on the upcoming fourth, Italy-bound season of Jersey Shore has not been delayed due to contract negotiations with the cast. In fact, those deals are done.

Fri, Apr 8, 2011

MTV Orders Jersey Spin-offs for Snooki and Pauly D, Not Worried about Shore Overload

Simon Cowell: We’re Still Having Nightly Arguments over Choosing X Factor Judges

To hear Simon Cowell tell it, The X Factor judges are far from being finalized. Oh, he'll confirm that Fergie's name was "put forward" and, yes, Gloria Estefan showed up at Thursday's Miami open auditions, but other than L.A. Reid, no one's a lock.

Thu, Apr 7, 2011

Simon Cowell: We’re Still Having Nightly Arguments over Choosing X Factor Judges

Top Chef: All-Stars Reunion: Tom and Elia Go Head to Head!

In case you missed it, Elia is so not over having been eliminated first on Top Chef All-Stars. After getting the boot in the season premiere, she mouthed off to the press about how she had been unfairly judged and specifically went after head judge Tom, accusing him of not serving grass-fed beef in his restaurants and endorsing Diet Coke. "He has become someone who is not all about the food anymore," she told the Chicago Tribune in December. "He's not all about supporting farmers markets. He's all about high-fructose corn syrup and there is only corn-fed beef on all of his menus now." Top Chef's Mike: I thought I won At the end of Wednesday's reunion special, host Andy Cohen asked her to explain her comments.

Thu, Apr 7, 2011

Top Chef: All-Stars Reunion: Tom and Elia Go Head to Head!

New Critics, New Host, New Format: Producers Dish on Spicing Up Season 3 of Top Chef Masters

It's hotter in the kitchen this time around on Top Chef Masters. In Wednesday's third season premiere, three of the 12 master cheftestants will fail to complete their Quickfire dishes (failures made all the more painful because the chefs are paired off in head-to-head combat). The group is then immediately hit with a round of Restaurant Wars. Bringing out the contestants' competitive edge is just part of an overall revamp to the Top Chef spin-off, which arrives following viewership declines between the first and second seasons (2.2 million viewers vs. 1.6 million). Gone are host Kelly Choi, critics Gael Greene and Jay Rayner, the five-star rating scale and the tournament-style elimination. The masters are still playing for charity but, by design, they'll feel more...

Wed, Apr 6, 2011

New Critics, New Host, New Format: Producers Dish on Spicing Up Season 3 of Top Chef Masters

TV's Next Great Murder Mystery: How AMC's Dark Drama The Killing Came Together

It will take 13 episodes before viewers learn who killed young Rosie Larsen in AMC's new, slow-burning murder mystery The Killing. Before getting answers, audiences will have to wade through the dark investigation, its well of complicated suspects and the tragic aftermath for Rosie's family. For executive producer Veena Sud, writing this show has been the perfect antidote to years at the helm of a network cop drama.AMC sets two-hour premiere for The KillingSud previously ran CBS' unsolved-crimes procedural Cold Case, where she became expert at crafting stories that wrapped in a single episode. But she wanted her next project to be darker and longer, and soon after she left the show in 2008, her agent directed her to the popular Danish series Forbrydelsen ("The Crime," in English), a harrowing narrative about the search for a murdered teenager's killer in Copenhagen. The rights to remake the series were available, and AMC, already home to the luxuriously slow, Emmy-winning character drama Mad Men, was interested."Cold Case was a wonderful place to learn how to work and problem-solve and get things done, but it was also such a grueling, grueling process," Sud says...

Fri, Apr 1, 2011

TV's Next Great Murder Mystery: How AMC's Dark Drama The Killing Came Together

Nurse Jackie: Has the Truth Finally Caught Up with Jackie?

Nurse Jackie executive producer Liz Brixius remembers the exact moment she helped Jackie emerge from the bathroom in which she had locked herself last season. Inspiration struck just as Glee's Lea Michele was ripping through "Don't Rain on My Parade" during the 2010 Tony Awards. "I'm shaking and sweating... and then it comes to me," Brixius recalls. "Jackie's ripping apart the bathroom. Destroying it. She is going to go down — and then she's going to be like...

Mon, Mar 28, 2011

Nurse Jackie: Has the Truth Finally Caught Up with Jackie?

Ryan Murphy Snags Friday Night Lights' Connie Britton for FX Pilot

Friday Night Lights star Connie Britton will headline Ryan Murphy's upcoming drama project, American Horror Story, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Glee bosses Murphy and Falchuk sell drama pilot to FX FX has ordered production on a series pilot, reported to revolve around a sensitive therapist, Ben Harmon, and his gorgeous wife Vivian (Britton).

Sat, Mar 19, 2011

Ryan Murphy Snags Friday Night Lights' Connie Britton for FX Pilot

10 Glee Spoilers: Sue's League of Doom, Mercedes' Man and Paying Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Glee fans already know the final six episodes of the season will focus on New Directions preparing for Nationals. Vocal Adrenaline will be there — and so will the near-forgotten Sunshine Corazon (Charice) and Coach Dustin (Cheyenne Jackson). As for the rest of the action, the cast and series creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan revealed quite a few surprises during Wednesday's PaleyFest event:

Thu, Mar 17, 2011

10 Glee Spoilers: Sue's League of Doom, Mercedes' Man and Paying Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Why “Judging” Is a Dirty Word on NBC’s Singing Competition The Voice

To hear Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine tell it, NBC's upcoming singing competition The Voice will be nothing like American Idol. For one thing, there will be no mean-spirited judges. For another, there will be no "judges." "I think it's less about being judgmental and more about helping the singers out," he said Tuesday during a press conference. "That's kind of a dirty word, here on The Voice... Judge. Judging."

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Why “Judging” Is a Dirty Word on NBC’s Singing Competition The Voice

Exclusive: Go Behind the Scenes of Glee's Regionals: New Directions Takes Back the Slushie!

A slushie cart is wheeled across the stage where the cast of Glee is prepping to film the big Regionals showdown. The Dalton Academy Warblers and Coach Sue's recently acquired Aural Intensity wait in the wings. Uh-oh. Is New Directions in for a stinging, sweet-and-sticky ending? Not likely. For the competition (premiering Tuesday at 8/7c), McKinley High's perpetually bullied gleeks are taking back the slushie, so to speak, and there's giddiness in the air. Listen to Glee's original songs "Loser Like Me" and "Get It Right" In Los Angeles' Saban Theater, crew members are equipping the audience, today made up of extras and some lucky Glee fans, with L-shaped foam fingers.  The slushie cart is, in fact, a prop that will be used during New Directions' performance of "Loser Like Me," an infectious, geek-empowering kiss-off written especially for the episode. This time, the gleeks will be wielding the frozen drinks.

Mon, Mar 14, 2011

Exclusive: Go Behind the Scenes of Glee's Regionals: New Directions Takes Back the Slushie!

Parks and Recreation Boss Says Rob Lowe Won’t Be Joining Two and a Half Men

Rest easy, Parks and Recreation fans. Series executive producer Mike Schur says Rob Lowe will not be filling in for Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men. Charlie Sheen hopes Rob Lowe replaces him on Two and a Half Men "This is very silly. There is no truth to that rumor," Schur said Wednesday night during the show's PaleyFest panel. Sheen recently endorsed the idea of Lowe taking his place on the CBS comedy. Both he and John Stamos have popped up as possible contenders for the job in the days following Sheen's termination.

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

Parks and Recreation Boss Says Rob Lowe Won’t Be Joining Two and a Half Men

Glee's Dalton Academy Warblers to Release Album in April

Blaine and the Dalton Academy Warblers are releasing a Glee album of their own in April, a rep for the show confirms to TVGuide.com.Listen to Glee's original songs "Loser Like Me" and "Get It Right"Darren Criss announced the news on Regis and Kelly Monday morning.So far this season, the ...

Mon, Mar 7, 2011

Glee's Dalton Academy Warblers to Release Album in April

15 True Blood Spoilers: Plus, Why Powerful Vampire Eric Is "Completely Lost"

Trying to get True Blood executive producer Alan Ball and the cast of the HBO series to give away anything about the upcoming fourth season is not easy. Oh, but how they love to tease! During Saturday's PaleyFest panel, we heard all about fairies, demon babies, amnesia (poor Eric!) and why — brace yourselves — Sookie and Bill are doomed for the time being. Bill's not getting back into Sookie's, er, good graces any time soon. It's going to take a long while for her to get past Eric's...

Sun, Mar 6, 2011

15 True Blood Spoilers: Plus, Why Powerful Vampire Eric Is "Completely Lost"

Listen to Glee's Original Songs "Loser Like Me" and "Get It Right"

Want to hear what New Directions will be singing at Regionals? Well, get those L-signs on your foreheads, because it's a pretty epic geek anthem. The story behind Glee's upcoming original songs (Psst! They're for Regionals!) On Friday morning, Ryan Seacrest premiered the original song "Loser Like Me," a collaboration between hitmaker Max Martin and Glee music producer Adam Anders, and here's your first listen:

Fri, Feb 25, 2011

Listen to Glee's Original Songs "Loser Like Me" and "Get It Right"

The Story Behind Glee's Upcoming Original Songs (Psst! They're for Regionals!)

Is Rachel about to get herself into trouble? Another crack den for Sunshine? More wine coolers? If the original song she writes to sing solo at Glee's Regionals is any indication, she's going to be apologizing for something and soon.  Kathy Griffin and Loretta Devine to judge regionals Here's a peek at the remorseful refrain for "Get It Right": What can you do when your good isn't good enough/ And all that you touch tumbles down / 'Cause my best intentions / Keep making a mess of things / Just wanna fix it somehow / But how many times will it take / Oh, how many times will it take... for me to get it right?

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

The Story Behind Glee's Upcoming Original Songs (Psst! They're for Regionals!)

Phaedra Pregnant Before Marriage, Kandi Hurt Over “Tardy” and Other Atlanta Reunion Reveals

In the second part of The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion, Phaedra was grilled about the date of her baby's conception and love of strippers, Kandi broke down twice, Kim admitted she owed Kandi money, NeNe admitted to nothing and Sheree, at long last, brought the words "She by Sheree" back to the show. Here's your breakdown:

Mon, Feb 21, 2011

Phaedra Pregnant Before Marriage, Kandi Hurt Over “Tardy” and Other Atlanta Reunion Reveals

Exclusive: Watch Puck Proposition Rachel on Glee

Wait, what happened to Lauren? Puck may still have the hots for Zizes, but in this exclusive clip from Tuesday's episode of Glee, he seems to have his sights set on Rachel — or at least on her house. Sounds like the makings for an epic Glee fiesta. (Also, the episode is titled "Blame It On the Alcohol," they will be singing a Ke$ha song... and there was also this very telling promo.) Whet your appetites with the clip below:

Fri, Feb 18, 2011

Exclusive: Watch Puck Proposition Rachel on Glee

Episodes: The Creation of "Matt LeBlanc" (and the Destruction of Joey)

Matt LeBlanc is a pretty big jerk on Episodes, and not in the neurotic Larry David-on-Curb Your Enthusiasm-kind of way. In the Showtime comedy, LeBlanc plays himself as a lame-brained has-been — with a stinky Joey cologne line to match — but also a womanizer, bum dad, and most recently, the kind of guy who sleeps with his friend's wife without remorse. It's a complicated if depressing alter ego to take on, and certainly one attention-grabbing way for the real-life LeBlanc to jump back into the spotlight following the 2006 failure of Joey. Executive producers David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik say that they didn't craft the part around the real LeBlanc, who in person is pleasant but serious, relaxed but not overly friendly. "Occasionally, he'll be playful, but he's not Joey," Klarik says. Are the creators of Showtime's Episodes bitter? They don't think so! "Fake Matt is...

Fri, Feb 18, 2011

Episodes: The Creation of "Matt LeBlanc" (and the Destruction of Joey)

Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick Engaged to David Kovacs

Former Jersey Shore cast member Angelina Pivarnick and boyfriend David Kovacs are engaged, E! reports. Kovacs popped the question to Pivarnick, 24, Wednesday at STYLE360 Sachika's fashion show during New York Fashion Week. "It was so surreal," she told E! News of the big moment. "The ring is huge. So big."

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick Engaged to David Kovacs

Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek to Play Himself in ABC's Apartment 23

Oh, the Van Der feelings! James Van Der Beek will play himself in the ABC comedy project Apartment 23, the network confirms to TVGuide.com. Krysten  Ritter moves into ABC's Apartment 23 pilot Van Der Beek has been cast as...

Wed, Feb 16, 2011

Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek to Play Himself in ABC's Apartment 23

Friday Night Lights Comes to an End: The Cast Says Good-Bye with Clear Eyes, Full Hearts

Friends, the end is here. The series finale of Friday Night Lights has aired, and it's time for us to bid our final fond farewell. But first, a spoiler warning: What follows are reflections from the executive producers and cast about the events and outcomes of the fifth season. If you have not been watching on DirecTV, or are waiting for the NBC premiere, know that certain plotlines are discussed in some detail below. TVGuide.com spoke to stars Kyle Chandler (Eric Taylor), Connie Britton (Tami Taylor), Aimee Teegarden (Julie Taylor), Taylor Kitsch (Tim Riggins), Zach Gilford (Matt Saracen), Matt Lauria (Luke Cafferty), Michael B. Jordan (Vince Howard), and executive producers Jason Katims and David Nevins about the long road to that final Texas sunset.

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Friday Night Lights Comes to an End: The Cast Says Good-Bye with Clear Eyes, Full Hearts

Friday Night Lights Comes to an End: Cast Talks Series-Saving Fans, Turning on the Panthers

In the second part of our farewell to Friday Night Lights, producers and cast talk about the show's controversial storylines (murder! abortion!), the show-saving fan campaigns, sending the Taylors to East Dillon and (unbelievably!) hating on the Panthers. Part 1: Friday Night Light comes to an end: Producers and cast remember building Dillon TVGuide.com spoke to stars Kyle Chandler (Eric Taylor), Connie Britton (Tami Taylor), Aimee Teegarden (Julie Taylor), Taylor Kitsch (Tim Riggins), Zach Gilford (Matt Saracen), Matt Lauria (Luke Cafferty), Michael B. Jordan (Vince Howard), and executive producers Jason Katims and David Nevins about the long road to that final Texas sunset. The series finale airs Wednesday at 9 pm on DirecTV...

Tue, Feb 8, 2011

Friday Night Lights Comes to an End: Cast Talks Series-Saving Fans, Turning on the Panthers