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The Good Wife: How Michael J. Fox’s Appearance Came Together

Whether it's thanks to his three best-selling memoirs or his research foundation, Michael J. Fox is known around the world for his activism for Parkinson's Disease following his diagnosis in 1991. But he's never played a character with the same illness -- until now. On Tuesday's episode of The Good Wife, Fox will guest-star as Alicia's newest opponent, Louis Canning, a lawyer for a pharmaceutical company who uses his Parkinson's Disease to his advantage in the courtroom. The 49-year-old actor has played characters with...

Tue, Nov 9, 2010

The Good Wife: How Michael J. Fox’s Appearance Came Together

Keith Olbermann to Return From Suspension Tuesday

MSNBC commentator Keith Olbermann will return to the network Tuesday, five nights after he was suspended for donating to three Democratic campaigns "After several days of deliberation and discussion, I have determined that suspending Keith through and including Monday night's program is an appropriate punishment for...

Mon, Nov 8, 2010

Keith Olbermann to Return From Suspension Tuesday

Megamind Tops First Weekend of Holiday Box Office

A trio of newcomers — Megamind, Due Date and For Colored Girls — combined to make for the highest-grossing holiday season start ever, 30 percent higher than the same weekend last year, Box Office Mojo reports.

Mon, Nov 8, 2010

Megamind Tops First Weekend of Holiday Box Office

VIDEO: Jeff Bridges Still Gets Nervous About Acting

Jeff Bridges, the reigning best-actor Oscar winner and now the recipient of the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for excellence in film, says he still gets nervous about his acting. "That was something I learned kind of early after working with some of the old guys, that they get nervous too," he tells TV Guide Network. "I think it's because...

Sun, Nov 7, 2010

Dancing with the Stars' Karina Smirnoff Engaged

Karina Smirnoff is engaged to marry boyfriend Brad Penny, she told People. Penny popped the question on Oct. 4. "We kept it quiet because my family is in New York and Brad's family is in Oklahoma so we kind of wanted them to...

Sun, Nov 7, 2010

Dancing with the Stars' Karina Smirnoff Engaged

Oscar-Nominated Actress Jill Clayburgh Dies

Oscar-nominated actress Jill Clayburgh, who recently appeared in ABC's Dirty Sexy Money, died Friday, The New York Times reports. She was 66. Clayburgh passed away at her home in Lakeville, Conn. after a 21-year battle with chronic leukemia, her husband told the newspaper. See other celebrities we've lost this year Clayburgh got her start in theater, appearing in shows including the original Broadway run of Pippin, before moving to the big screen. She is best known for her starring roles in...

Sat, Nov 6, 2010

Oscar-Nominated Actress Jill Clayburgh Dies

Death of Former Bachelorette Contestant Deemed Suicide, Family Says

The death of former Bachelorette contestant Julien Hug was the result of suicide, his family tells People. "In his letter to us, he stated that he was suffering from acute depression and he...

Fri, Nov 5, 2010

Death of Former Bachelorette Contestant Deemed Suicide, Family Says

Glee Manages to Make "Teenage Dream" Slightly Less Annoying

After months of being subjected to Katy Perry screeching "let's go all the way tonight" in her overplayed single "Teenage Dream," it was a little disappointing to hear Glee would be taking on the song as well. (Too soon!) But if anyone can make this overplayed tune slightly less annoying, it's Ryan Murphy and company. Instead of seeing Perry writhe around in her skintight jeans, Glee's version is sung in harmony by...

Fri, Nov 5, 2010

Glee Manages to Make "Teenage Dream" Slightly Less Annoying

Is This Why Michael Scott Will Leave The Office?

Now leaving Lackawanna County!  Wait, what?  On Thursday's episode of The Office, Michael Scott almost left Dunder Mifflin Sabre in the dust to help build a school in Mexico. Although he didn't quite make it south of the border, the episode seemed to set up Michael's...

Fri, Nov 5, 2010

Is This Why Michael Scott Will Leave The Office?

Survivor’s Alina: NaOnka Got Away With Murder

NaOnka Mixon has quickly become the Survivor castaway everyone loves to hate. Her decision to steal food from the big post-merge feast on Wednesday was just the latest in a long line of offenses. But thanks to her strong alliance with Brenda Lowe, it was NaOnka's accomplice, Alina Wilson, who got the boot instead. "It just expanded...

Thu, Nov 4, 2010

Survivor’s Alina: NaOnka Got Away With Murder

NBC Ends Undercovers' Run

NBC has opted against ordering the back nine episodes of Undercovers, effectively canceling the freshman drama. Undercovers drew notice for both its behind-the-camera pedigree -- J.J. Abrams (Alias, Lost) and Josh Reims (Felicity) — as well as its cast...

Thu, Nov 4, 2010

Exclusive: Craig Bierko Joins USA Network's Necessary Roughness

Craig Bierko has been cast in the USA Network pilot Necessary Roughness, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. The project stars Callie Thorne as a psychologist who becomes the therapist for a professional football team. Bierko, 46,  will play her...

Thu, Nov 4, 2010

Exclusive: Craig Bierko Joins USA Network's Necessary Roughness

Exclusive: Jane Lynch to Host New Holiday Special for Fox

Fox has enlisted Glee star Jane Lynch to host its new holiday special, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. TV's Funniest Holiday Moments: A Paley Center for Media Special will look back at the small screen's most memorable...

Thu, Nov 4, 2010

Exclusive: Jane Lynch to Host New Holiday Special for Fox

Joan Allen Joins HBO’s Luck in First TV Series Role

Joan Allen has signed on to HBO's forthcoming drama Luck, Deadline reports. The multi-episode arc will be Allen's first TV series gig. Luck, produced by Michael Mann and David Milch, examines the horse racing world through...

Thu, Nov 4, 2010

Joan Allen Joins HBO’s Luck in First TV Series Role

Rocco DiSpirito Cooks Up New Chef Competition Series for Bravo

Bravo has ordered a new cooking competition show starring Rocco DiSpirito, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Rocco's Dinner Party will have the celebrity chef judging four aspiring chefs every episode. The cheftestants must...

Thu, Nov 4, 2010

Rocco DiSpirito Cooks Up New Chef Competition Series for Bravo

Milo Ventimiglia Returning to TV for Comic Book-Based Drama

Milo Ventimiglia is eyeing a return to TV with a new comic-based drama at NBC, Deadline reports. The 33-year-old actor is attached to star and executive-produce Rest, a project based on a 2008 comic book series...

Wed, Nov 3, 2010

Milo Ventimiglia Returning to TV for Comic Book-Based Drama

Fox Announces Premiere Date for The Chicago Code

The new cop drama from The Shield creator Shawn Ryan will premiere on Fox in February, the network announced Wednesday. The Chicago Code, starring Jason Clarke and Jennifer Beals, will debut Monday, Feb. 7 at 9/8c. The...

Wed, Nov 3, 2010

Fox Announces Premiere Date for The Chicago Code

USA Expands with Three More Drama Pilots

USA Network has ordered three drama pilots to add to its slate of original programming, Variety reports. "[NBC Universal] is investing in our success," Jeff Wachtel, USA's president of programming, told the trade paper.  "We need to step up our game. It's not a new strategy, but if you want to maintain and build on what you've achieved, you better step up your game." USA sets premiere date for Facing Kate, return of Burn Notice, Psych Eden follows a young hotel worker who...

Wed, Nov 3, 2010

USA Expands with Three More Drama Pilots

Survivor: Nicaragua: Six Castaways to Watch After the Merge

Yes, it's that time of year again. No, we're not talking about the holiday season — we're talking about the big merge on Survivor. After originally splitting the teams by age, castaways were divided again after the elder competitors failed to match their youthful counterparts. Now, with just four individuals left on the Espada tribe, the two sides merge on Wednesday's episode and it's every competitor for themselves. Who's on their way out to Ponderosa and who has a shot at making it to the final Tribal Council?  With 12 castaways left in Nicaragua, we pick six to watch...

Wed, Nov 3, 2010

Survivor: Nicaragua: Six Castaways to Watch After the Merge

Undercovers Digs into the Blooms' Past to Ensure Its Future

They've traveled to Tuscany to capture a biological weapon formula and to England to recover an important hard drive. But now Undercovers' married spy team, Steven and Samantha Bloom, will face their biggest mission yet: finding out the real reason they were recruited back to the CIA. Starting in Wednesday's episode, airing at 8/7c on NBC, the spy drama will diverge from its mission-of-the-week format to explore this new serialized storyline. Although the Blooms were supposedly brought back for a very specific assignment, they will soon discover their boss, Shaw, has a very different agenda....

Wed, Nov 3, 2010

Undercovers Digs into the Blooms' Past to Ensure Its Future

VIDEO: Lost’s Rebecca Mader Gets the Chair for Law & Order: Los Angeles

For her guest appearance on Law & Order: Los Angeles, Lost alum Rebecca Mader not only had to push herself emotionally, but also had to push herself physically, withstanding long hours in the make-up chair for her role as a pregnant hit-and-run victim. "The makeup was amazing," Mader says.  "I think that day...

Wed, Nov 3, 2010

Ana Gasteyer Gets Terrifying for Chuck Guest Spot

Ana Gasteyer is trying her very best to be scary. On the set of Chuck last month, she has her hair tied back tightly in a bun and is sporting multiple scars on her face and neck. But the Saturday Night Live alum still has her funny bone intact. "Theoretically, I've been through a lot. My personal character journal would reflect...

Mon, Nov 1, 2010

Ana Gasteyer Gets Terrifying for Chuck Guest Spot