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LIVE SAG Awards Blog

9:13: Does anyone else think immediately of St. Elmo's Fire when they see Emilio Estevez? No? Just me? All things serious... Bobby is filled with familiar faces but I'm not sure it'll take the win.9:15: Did Mary-Louise Parker borrow that dress from Mischa Barton? Nevermind. Christian Slater's eyebrows are now distracting me; doesn't he always look surprised?9:17: Of course Grey's picked the "va jay jay" clip. Congrats, Doctor Bailey! There's applause here in the office. She looks stunning! Ha what was that mumble about rehab now? Hilarious. She may need a stretcher in a minute, though, because I'm not sure she's actually breathing.

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

9:01: The history of Julie Andrews is still rolling, and I'm actually learning a lot. Did anyone else know about her books and donations? 9:04: Dick Van Dyke's bow tie is huge! But how can you not love him, right? Who better to present the life-achievement award to Julie than him? Eddie Murphy's right... the British actors do sound really distinguished when giving their speeches — Julie didn't even flinch. Patrick Dempsey looks bored, though. Sit up straight, doc, the camera is always watching!

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

8:55: Anne Hathaway always looks great when her hair is pulled back like that. But tonight is not all about Prada this and Prada that... the princess helps us honor Julie Andrews (adorable childhood photos!). Who can better stare into a man's eyes so passionately and sing her heart out? Mary Poppins will always hold a special place in my heart. Ah, but the hills are alive here.... The pizza has arrived! Now, where is Mary Tyler Moore....

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

8:47: Anika Noni Rose looks gorgeous! Why can't I get my curls to look like that? But she shouldn't bounce in that dress; if Dreamgirls takes best film, we may have to shield our eyes.

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

8:41: Apparently there's a lot more to voice-over acting than I knew. 8:43: Marcia Gay Harden's dress is... is... well, Sabrina just said, "I don't want to see that much of her boobs!" I second that. [Shiver] 8:45: A roar explodes for Eddie Murphy's win for supporting actor. "I feel goofy up here 'cause I don't be winnin' stuff." Ha. I'm just glad he's not sporting his Dreamgirls 'do.

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

8:32: The Mary Tyler Moore cast takes the stage, and Mary is looking as thin as the microphone. Is the pizza here yet? I'd be willing to donate my slice to her. Valerie Harper looks great, though! Rhoda, I knew you'd "make it after all." Best ensemble goes to The Office and Steve Carell appropriately heads up the thanks. I'll be waiting for Kate Flannery's blog this week about drinking it up post-win.

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

8:10: Betty is more like "America the beautiful" in that gorgeous green frock. Aw, so sweet of you to say, Forest. Elizabeth I is opening the show here, but Jeremy Irons looks tired, and I'm snoozing during his speech.8:19: McDreamy and Cristina take the stage to present Lead Actor in a TV Comedy. Love your dress, Sandra, but I'd rather see Dempsey in his scrubs. Congrats to Alec, really, but I'd like to give a special round of applause for all the foulmouthed insanity Jeremy Piven provides on Entourage.8:22: Matthew Perry's hair looks as gelled as America's in that clip of Ugly Betty. And didn't Will & Grace end ages ago? Who cares, it's an Ugly night, and I'm impressed with America's composure.

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

8:00: Well, didn't we all want to know how these at-first ordinary people became actors who get to wear fancy clothes and walk on a special carpet? Thanks for your fourth grade memory, Vanessa. I'm Megan Cherkezian and I'm not an actor. But I am a blogger... let the awards begin.8:05: Ashton hands out the award for Lead Actress in a TV-movie/Mini Series to Helen Mirren. Sabrina and I both just noticed that during her eloquent speech, we had a full-on view of the award's butt. 8:08: Alan Arkin introduces Little Miss Sunshine (which I just watched for the first time this weekend and found absurdly funny) as one of the best-film nominees. I don't think I could scream like that if I tried, but I'd definitely want to ride in that van just for kicks.

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

Meet Dinner: Impossible's Very Own "Tom Cruise"!

This is no dinner party for eight. It's not a friendly barbecue or a bake-off or a how-to on feeding your family in 30 minutes, either. Rather, Dinner: Impossible — premiering tonight at 10 pm/ET with two back-to-back episodes — is the fiercest cooking mission Food Network has yet to deliver, and master chef Robert Irvine is up for the challenge. Thirty years after flirting with girls in home ec, Irvine has landed in kitchens all over the world and cooked for people we read about in the news, but he's nowhere near retiring his favored titanium knives. With a book ready to hit shelves, two restaurants preparing to open their doors and a fast-paced show that has him whipping up delectable meals on cattle drives, deserted islands and the like, Irvine shared with TVGuide.com about how he got to this point in his career, how he trust

Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Meet Dinner: Impossible's Very Own "Tom Cruise"!

Holy Moly! 7th Heaven's Ruthie Is All Grown Up

Most 17-year-olds are balancing time between their studies, sports and MySpace pages, but Mackenzie Rosman is concerned about getting her homework in on time and talking about sex — well, on camera, at least. Growing up on the set of 7th Heaven (Sundays at 8 pm/ET, on the CW), Rosman began as a little tyke but nowadays she's got some meaty, adult story lines as she plays out Ruthie's teen years. This week's episode, for example, deals with her character's current relationship and its level of intimacy. Here, Rosman speaks with TVGuide.com about how she handles those love scenes, how she's adjusted to attending public high school and what her postgraduation game plan is. TVGuide.com: You're juggling work and public high school. How's that going?Mackenzie Rosman: It's going pretty well.

Fri, Jan 19, 2007

Holy Moly! 7th Heaven's Ruthie Is All Grown Up

One Tree Hill Preview: Lucas and Peyton, Dan's Secret and More!

Last time we saw Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray) and his troubled group of friends on the CW's One Tree Hill, his uncle Keith had returned from the heavens to offer his nephew a glimpse of the world without him. Starting tonight at 9 pm/ET, we get to see what Lucas does with that information. Will Keith get his wings? TVGuide.com turned to series creator Mark Schwahn to get some answers about the fate of Tree Hill's dramatic seniors, plus some old secrets, new faces and his hope to experiment with a bit of "time-traveling." TVGuide.com: The show definitely left off on a different note before the holidays, when deceased Keith (Craig Sh

Wed, Jan 17, 2007

One Tree Hill Preview: Lucas and Peyton, Dan's Secret and More!

The Darfur Tragedy Hits Home on 7th Heaven

If you've watched 7th Heaven over its 11-season run — or even caught a glimpse of one episode — you know that the Camdens aren't just about achieving family harmony but about helping the entire community that surrounds them. This week's new episode (Sunday at 8 pm/ET, on the CW) is no exception. In fact, it covers a pressing issue that we've been hearing about every day: Darfur — a topic so devastating, it's a real departure from the common troubles we usually see on this family drama. Filled with information about the crisis abroad, executive producer Brenda Hampton spoke with TVGuide.com about the motivation behind this episode, 7th Heaven's again-uncertain fate, and saying goodbye to some of our favorite Camdens. TVGuide.com: I just watched the Darfur episode, and it's amazing how much dial

Fri, Jan 12, 2007

The Darfur Tragedy Hits Home on 7th Heaven

Will Jewel Give Nashville Star Some Added Sparkle?

While a certain Fox powerhouse hopes to take over TV with the premiere of its new season next week, country-music fans can welcome Season 5 of USA Network's Nashville Star tonight at 10 pm/ET, tuning in to see a fresh batch of established musicians trying to get their big breaks (no William Hungs here). The 10 new contestants — who all play at least one instrument and have been performing on stage for years already — will secure their cowboy hats and show off their skills to compete for a record deal with one of RCA's three country labels. And with a brand-new set of singers comes a new host. Three-time Grammy nominee Jewel will take the reins this season with some help from country rapper Cowboy Troy, who cohosted with Wynonna Judd l

Thu, Jan 11, 2007

Will Jewel Give Nashville Star Some Added Sparkle?

Lori Loughlin Trades a Full House for a Packed ER

Remember when Lori Loughlin made Uncle Jesse utter "Have mercy!" on the long-running Full House? Well, 12 years later, in the new ABC comedy In Case of Emergency (Wednesdays at 9:30 pm/ET, premiering tonight), she's still making men weak in the knees. Playing sweet-but-serious Dr. Joanna Lupone, Loughlin finds herself with a stethoscope around her neck — much like former TV flame John Stamos, who's tending to patients on ER these days — and David Arquette's disheveled and persistent character on her heels

Wed, Jan 3, 2007

Lori Loughlin Trades a Full House for a Packed ER

Ryan Seacrest Rocks New Year's — and the New American Idol

Whether in a celebration at home with family and friends or a crowded club in the heart of the city, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve (starting Sunday at 10 pm/ET, on ABC) has for the past 35 years been the No. 1 choice to usher in the next 365 days. No matter the sometimes deafening background noise, it's all about the biggest party in the country, says cohost Ryan Seacrest, who came on board last year as Clark, still recovering from a stroke, needed an extra voice to keep the bash bumpin'. Seacrest — who sometimes worries that he scares the 77-year-old Clark with his overzealous attitude — says working on the program is surreal, as the energy and enthusiasm of the night unfold. "It's electrifying to be in the center of Times Square," the

Fri, Dec 29, 2006

Ryan Seacrest Rocks New Year's — and the New American Idol

Krysten Ritter: Death Becomes Rory Gilmore's Gal Pal

From one of Julia Robert's students in Mona Lisa Smile to one of Rory's best Yale pals on Gilmore Girls, Krysten Ritter is working with the best in the business and getting so much exposure, you can catch her on TV more than once a week. Taking a break from Gilmore's bright-eyed Lucy, Ritter plays another coed tonight on Fox's 'Til Death (8 pm/ET), starring Everybody Loves Raymond's Brad Garrett. And when you're done laughing up her comedy spot, check out her other Fox appearance this wee

Thu, Dec 21, 2006

Krysten Ritter: Death Becomes Rory Gilmore's Gal Pal

South of Nowhere Siren Turns What About Brian Home-wrecker

Nothing's more refreshing amid a dizzying spell of addictive TV shows and budding stars than a young, vibrant actor who still becomes speechless at the thought of her success, and has a ways to go before she'll ever grow out of it. Luckily, 22-year-old Valery Ortiz — known for her role as popular cheerleader Madison Duarte on South of Nowhere — was in the mood to gab when TVGuide.com asked her about South of Nowhere's tragic upcoming finale, her stint on ABC's What About Brian (starting tonight at 10 pm/ET), and "dating" Hollywood hotties. TVGuide.com: I'm definitely excited to see you on What About Brian!Valery Ortiz: I watched the promo last night and my whole family was like, "Oh, my god!

Mon, Dec 18, 2006

South of Nowhere Siren Turns What About Brian Home-wrecker

Golden Brooks Teases a Girlfriends Wedding and a Baby!

Golden Brooks may not be as "sassy" as Maya Wilkes, the single mom she plays on the CW's Girlfriends (Mondays at 9 pm/ET), but she can definitely relate. Just like Maya, Brooks went through her own long-term relationship, which she recently ended, and thus knows how hard it can be to figure it all out. But Brooks has a good feeling about Maya and Darnell — her on-screen husband played by Khalil Kain (The Tiger Woods Story) — as well as for the continued success of Girlfriends. Here's what she shared with TVGuide.com about her show's on-set chemistry, and the thrill of trying Something New in last spring's romantic feature. T

Mon, Dec 18, 2006

Golden Brooks Teases a Girlfriends Wedding and a Baby!

Melrose Place Alum Daphne Zuniga Welcomes a Do-over

From Spaceballs' sweet 'n' innocent Princess Vespa to edgy Melrose Place photographer Jo to the single mom she played on the short-lived Beautiful People, Daphne Zuniga has kept knocking on Hollywood's door and landing an array of roles that keep her refreshed and working hard. In fact, she's so dedicated to her craft that she was willing to shoot a holiday movie in the August heat. Starring alongside Ghost Whisperer's Jay Mohr in ABC Family's Christmas Do-Over (premiering this

Fri, Dec 15, 2006

Melrose Place Alum Daphne Zuniga Welcomes a Do-over

Gilmore Girls' Sally Struthers Tackles a Hallmark Love Story

Sally Struthers is a pro in the entertainment industry — from musicals and plays to TV and movies, she's covered all grounds and still loves every minute of it. Currently known as Gilmore Girls' nosy, gossiping cat lover Babette, Struthers is also juggling a play (Nuncrackers) and popping up for the holidays in the Hallmark Channel's What I Did for Love (premiering Saturday, Dec. 9, at 9 pm/ET). And it doesn't stop there! Struthers spoke with TVGuide.com about why she adores her job, what other profession she considered and what's next on her list. TVGuide.com: I just watched What I Did for Love and thought it was a great family story.Sally Struthers: It i

Fri, Dec 8, 2006

Gilmore Girls' Sally Struthers Tackles a Hallmark Love Story

Jo Frost's Supernanny Is Back with a Spankin' New Season

Have you ever stood in the Naughty Corner? We don't think you'd like it much, considering it took Jennifer Bowersock — the frustrated mom on the Season 3 premiere of ABC's tantrum-taming Supernanny (airing tonight at 9 pm/ET) — hours to keep her stubborn daughter there for more than a second. After getting  a sneak peek of the episode — which will certainly amaze viewers with its harsh punishments and emotional turnarounds — TVGuide.com asked Supernanny Jo Frost why she puts up with all the screaming and what she hopes parents will take away from the new season. TVGuide.com: How do you like being in New York this time of year? Jo Frost: It's rather like London, rainy and dark. But New York's great. TVGuide.com: Lots of children taking in the holiday-season sights, right?Fr

Mon, Dec 4, 2006

Jo Frost's Supernanny Is Back with a Spankin' New Season

Drake Bell Super-Sizes TEENick with a Cool, New Sound

With a popular TV show on the air and a new album hitting stores, you might think Drake Bell has it all, but when TVGuide.com sat down with the 20-year-old star, we found out he's only just begun. While preparing to tape a super-sized TEENick (airing Sunday at 3 pm/ET, as the conclusion to Nickelodeon's "Nicksgiving Weekend" marathon) inside NYC's Classic Car Club, Drake took a break from rehearsal to tell us about the new season of Drake & Josh (Sundays at 7 pm), his new sound, and his love for old cars, TV shows and music. TVGuide.com: You sounded great in there just now.Drake Bell: Oh, thank you. TVGuide.com: You must be a big Beatles fan. I can hear the inspiration a little bit.Bell: Yeah, a huge Beatles fan. TVGuide.com: Which other

Fri, Nov 24, 2006

Drake Bell Super-Sizes TEENick with a Cool, New Sound