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Please help us put an end to ...

Question: Please help us put an end to our agony: There have been rumors, but do you know for sure if Milo Ventimiglia and Alexis Bledel have broken up? Answer: This is your lucky day, Marianna. Last Friday, Milo himself dropped by the TV Guide offices for a quick meet-and-greet with the staff, and guess what question popped out of my mouth first? C'mon, guess. [Pause] Yes — your question! And sadly, it's true. He confirmed that he and Alexis are no longer an item and he's back on the market. The extremely private actor then added with a laugh, "And that's about all you'll get out of me." Well, that's all the private stuff, anyway. Milo did dish about a possible return to Gilmore Girls, saying it's "never going to happen" — especially now that Team

Wed, Jul 5, 2006

Who's leaving Prison Break?

Question: Who's leaving Prison Break? Answer: It's Stacy Keach, who told Matt Mitovich that he'll leave the show after next season's second episode, when the hunt for Scofield and his fellow escapees gets turned over to the new FBI agent character (played by Invasion's William Fichtner). "The FBI's going to take over pretty strongly," says the veteran actor, who doesn't rule out a return later in the season. "Things are still unresolved between Scofield and the warden, so down the line, we'll probably — hopefully — get some closure."

Wed, Jul 5, 2006

Have you heard anything about ...

Question: Have you heard anything about the plot of High School Musical 2 yet? Answer: Here's a rough outline I received from my Disney Channel mole: "School's out for summer and some of East High School's favorite class are working summer jobs, others lolling around the pool at the Albuquerque Country Club and Golf Course where Ryan and Sharpay's family have been members for years. When Troy Bolton lands a summer gig as a lifeguard at the pool, can a talent-show competition be in the future? Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Lucas Grabeel are confirmed to reprise their roles."

Wed, Jul 5, 2006

Mariska Hargitay had her ...

Question: Mariska Hargitay had her baby! Did you know? Answer: Um, did you not see the statement I put out on our behalf? Get with the program, Kara.

Wed, Jul 5, 2006

OK, now that X3 has made more ...

Question: OK, now that X3 has made more in the U.S. and globally than X1 or X2, will you finally admit you were wrong in predicting that it would make less than either of the other two? Answer: I was wrong. You happy? The movie still blew massive gooey chunks.

Wed, Jul 5, 2006

Emmy gossip! Emmy gossip! ...

Question: Emmy gossip! Emmy gossip! Emmy gossip! Please? I'll buy AA products. Answer: Tomorrow's the big day! Based on the kudos buzz, I'd say the chances are better than 50/50 that either Lauren Graham or Kristen Bell will snag a nomination. Unfortunately, the chances of Battlestar Galactica getting a nod appear to be slim to slimmer. According to Goldderby.com, Battlestar didn't even make the list of top-10 semifinalists. I'm sorry, but that's frakkin' inexcusable. Actually, I take that back — I'm not sorry.

Wed, Jul 5, 2006

Any ER scoop for next season? ...

Question: Any ER scoop for next season? Like maybe the name of the person who dies? Answer: All I'll say is your mourning period will be brief.

Wed, Jul 5, 2006

Scoop! Nip/Tuck Sews Up Lopez

Nip/Tuck has found an actor to play the "infuriatingly fit" plastic surgeon I first told you about in this week's Ask Ausiello  and it's none other than infuriatingly fit Saved by the Bell grad Mario Lopez! A source confirms that Lopez will appear in the coming season's third episode when his hot doc character has a homoerotic encounter with Christian at the gym. Then again, aren't all gym-based encounters homoerotic? Discuss amongst yourselves.

Fri, Jun 30, 2006

Scoop! Nip/Tuck Sews Up Mario Lopez

Nip/Tuck has found an actor to play that "infuriatingly fit" plastic surgeon that I first told you about in this week's Ask Ausiello  and it's none other than Saved By The Bell stud Mario Lopez! My Nip/Tuck mole confirms that Lopez will appear in the coming season's third episode when his hot doc character has a homoerotic encounter with Christian at the gym. Of course, aren't all gym-based encounters homoerotic? Discuss amongst yourselves.

Fri, Jun 30, 2006

It's True: Mariska's a Mommy!

I'm heading back to the hospital, but I wanted to take a moment to confirm that Mariska did in fact give birth to a baby boy yesterday at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai. The not-so-little guy tipped the scales at 10 pounds and 9 ounces. Mother, son and me are all doing well  as is some dude named Peter Hermann. You're probably wondering why we haven't released the tyke's name yet. Well, Marish is pushing for Michael Thomas Ausiello-Hargitay-Hermann, but I feel that the multitude of names will confuse the child. Marish is currently mulling over my compromise: Michael Thomas Ausiello. We should be making an announcement any day now. Thanks again for all your well-wishes. It means the world to us.

Thu, Jun 29, 2006

7th Heaven Creator: I Didn't Kill Everwood!

I know Brenda Hampton probably isn't the first person you guys want to hear from right now  it was, after all, her show's 11th-hour pickup that chopped down our beloved Everwood  but it seems only fair that we give the woman a chance to weigh in on the whole controversy. So when I heard that my colleague Ileane Rudolph was interviewing Hampton (you didn't think I was going to talk to her, did you?), I naturally slipped her a few Everwood-related Qs specifically for the Ausiello Report. TVGuide.com: Do you think 7th Heaven's huge finale ratings gave the show the edge over Everwood? Hampton: I don't think that's it. If you look back over the years, Everwood never had our ratings. Its a very good show  a critically acclaimed show  but it never was close to us in the ratings. I dont think that its just the ratings from the last two episodes that would have made them choose us. Its the ratings over the last 10 years.TVGuide.com: Fans and cr...

Thu, Jun 29, 2006

Why would Ghost Whisperer ...

Question: Why would Ghost Whisperer consider Camryn Manheim as a replacement for Aisha Tyler? There must be someone else that would be a better choice. Anyone else would be a better choice! Answer: Well, you're in luck, because I'm hearing a deal couldn't be worked out and producers are now looking at other actresses for the sidekick role. They're also searching for a 14-year-old girl to play the new character's daughter. BTW, rumors of Aisha's exit from GW may have been greatly exaggerated. I know for a fact she'll appear heavily in the season premiere, both in flashbacks and as a present-day spirit.

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

Is Eureka worth watching?

Question: Is Eureka worth watching? Answer: Sadly, it's not. I tried watching it, but I gave up around 30 minutes in. The bad writing was making my ears bleed. Don't waste your time.

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

Will Desperate Housewives ...

Question: Will Desperate Housewives finally introduce Edie's son next season? Answer: Doesn't look like it, but my Housewives mole tells me that they are giving Nicollette Sheridan a hot, almost 18-year-old nephew named Austin. Also, that new love interest for Susan I told you about a few weeks ago? They're thinking of making him British.

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

Hey! Any scoop on the Emmy ...

Question: Hey! Any scoop on the Emmy semifinalists? Answer: Awards-show junkie Tom O'Neil listed what may be the top 10 comedy-series finalists and eight of the 10 drama finalists in his Gold Derby blog. He also posted what could be the top 15 candidates in the comedy acting slots. If accurate, it means Lauren Graham cleared the first hurdle. I swear, if LG doesn't score a nod this year I'm going to seriously consider quitting the biz and opening a Tasti D Lite shop. We'll find out next Thursday when nominations are announced.

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

Lauren Graham better get an ...

Question: Lauren Graham better get an Emmy this year! Just thought I'd make that known. Awesome interview with Lauren the other week, thanks a bunch! Answer: I was serious about that Tasti D Lite thing.

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

How does Rescue Me ...

Question: How does Rescue Me rationalize having its main character be a rapist? I don't care that she got "into it." If anything, that just makes it worse. Damn, I was really enjoying this season, too. Answer: Just wait for Episode Six when the roles get reversed and Janet pulls a Luke-and-Laura on Tommy. Those two are officially out of their freakin' minds

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

How come every time I ask for ...

Question: How come every time I ask for 24 stuff, you completely ignore me? But the minute someone else asks, you answer them! What's up with that? Huh? Answer: Ugh, there's nothing sadder than a paranoid Ask Ausiello reader. Loosen up that straitjacket and start reading: Producers are thisclose to signing several big names to join the cast next season. I've been sworn to secrecy until the deals are actually signed, licked, sealed and delivered, but there should be news coming down the pike any day now. Also, if you missed my 24-movie scoop in the July 2 issue of TV Guide magazine, first off, shame on you. Secondly, here's the CliffsNotes version: The two-hour flick will take place in one 24-hour period, during which Jack will travel to multiple foreign locales; the movie will exist indepe

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

Ten bucks and a pizza says ...

Question: Ten bucks and a pizza says Probie will go straight on Rescue Me by the end of the season. Cowards.Answer: Actually, it looks like it'll happen around Episode 7, when he finds out his "roommate" has been two-timing him with another dude.

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

Is it, Varmont, New Bersey ...

Question: Is it, Varmont, New Bersey and New Gork? Answer: Nope!

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

My husband is driving me ...

Question: My husband is driving me crazy. When does the new season for The Shield begin? Answer: Those mean people at FX are making us wait until early '07, if you can believe it. And here's a major spoiler that is sure to make Mackey's (and Michael Chiklis') day: Forest Whitaker's Kavanaugh is being written out in the third episode.

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

Are there any cast changes in ...

Question: Are there any cast changes in store for Law & Order: SVU? Answer: Actually, SVU is the one Law & Order show not in upheaval mode. With the exception of Connie Nielsen subbing for Mariska in the fall, there are no major cast changes afoot.

Wed, Jun 28, 2006