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Exclusive: Eddie Cibrian Gets Dirty

ABC's obsession with Eddie Cibrian shows no sign of letting up. Hot on the heels of his casting on Samantha Who?, Cibrian has closed a deal to guest-star on Dirty Sexy Money, sources confirm. The Dimpled One will play Sebastian Fleet, the irresistible third ex-husband of Karen Darling. Although Cibrian's only committed for one episode, I hear there's a good chance he'll be back for more. BTW, was I right about DSM or was I right?! If you missed last week's delectable series premiere, fret not  you can watch the whole thing right now at ABC.com. Ain't technology grand?

Mon, Oct 1, 2007

Exclusive: George Michael Gets Stoned for ABC

ABC's gotta have faith, faith, faith in George Michael. The network has inked a deal with the '80s pop icon turned courtroom staple to appear in two additional episodes of its buzzworthy midseason entry Eli Stone. The spiritually-\ tinged legal drama revolves around an attorney (played by Jonny Lee Miller) who, after a string of bizarre hallucinations, thinks he might be a prophet. In the pilot, Eli keeps hearing the sound of "Faith" in his head, and at one point has a vision of George Michael performing the song in his office. For his return engagement, GM will show off more than just his singing chops."Having George and his music in the pilot was great because it really set the tone for the entire show," says executive producer Marc Guggenheim, who cocreated Eli with Greg Berlanti. "But if there's anything better, it's having him in the series for two episodes singing and acting. He's such a talented and smart guy and amazingly collaborative."Eli's guardian angel will pop up again...

Fri, Sep 28, 2007

Exclusive: George Michael Gets Stoned for ABC

CSI Exclusive: Sara Lives But Jorja Leaves!

How's this for a twisty turnabout: Even though Sara Sidle survived her run-in with CSI's Miniature Killer in last night's gripping season premiere, her time on the show has nonetheless come to an end. Multiple sources confirm that Jorja Fox  whose contract expired at the end of last season  will depart the hit procedural this November after failing to come to terms on a new long-term deal. And although Fox doesn't outright confirm her exit in the following exclusive interview, the actress did open up about the difficulty of keeping Sara's fate a secret all these months, her residual "hurt" feelings following her firing in 2004, whether the conclusion of the Sara-Grissom love story will be satisfying to viewers, and why she will never address those persistent tabloid rumors. Congratulations on surviving the Miniature Killer.Jorja Fox: Thank you! It wasn't easy! [Laughs]Was it as physically grueling to shoot those scenes as it appeared? Fox: It was so much more fun than ...

Fri, Sep 28, 2007

CSI Exclusive: Sara Lives But Jorja Leaves!

CSI Fans: What Are You Doing After the Premiere!?

You're coming straight here, that's what you are doing! As I've been telling you for weeks, I'll be posting an exclusive story immediately following CSI's eighth season premiere tonight and, trust me, it's a must-read for followers of the show and, more importantly, Jorja Fox/Sara Sidle. I don't think I'm being overly-dramatic when I say it's a matter of life and death.

Thu, Sep 27, 2007

Exclusive: Samantha Who? Snags Eddie Cibrian, Lost's Sanchez

If you needed two more reasons to catch ABC's unquestionably entertaining Samantha Who?, here they are: Sources confirm to me exclusively that producers have tapped ex-Invasion hottie Eddie Cibrian and short-lived Lost castaway Kiele Sanchez for multi-episode arcs. Cibrian has been cast as a love interest for Christina Applegate's title character, while Sanchez  who I swear is just one good role away from being a huge star  will romance Barry Watson's Todd. ABC is clearly looking to keep both actors on the payroll. In addition to their respective roles on Invasion and Lost, Cibrian and Sanchez starred in the Alphabet Net's ill-fated Football Wives pilot. Samantha Who? premieres on Oct. 15 and, trust me, you guys are gonna Eat. It. Up.

Thu, Sep 27, 2007

Exclusive: Samantha Who? Snags Eddie Cibrian, Lost's Sanchez

Exclusive: Sharon Gless Gets a Little Nip/Tuck

One of these days, stunt-crazy Nip/Tuck is going to give a role to an unknown actor. This, however, is not one of those days.Sources confirm to me exclusively that FX's slice-and-dice drama has sewn up two-time Emmy winner Sharon Gless for a four-episode arc to air during the show's upcoming fifth season (launching Oct. 30). The ex-Cagney & Lacey star will play Colleen Rose, an all-business talent agent who sets her sights on Sean. No, not romantically &mdas; professionally; she wants to represent him. (Although in the Nip/Tuck universe, the thought of Sharon Gless and Dylan Walsh having sex doesn't seem so strange. Icky? Yes. Strange? Nah.) Gless' Nip/Tuck duties won't interfere with her costarring role on Burn Notice; production on the second season of the USA Network smash doesn't start up until mid-January, long after Gless' Nip/Tuck episodes are in the can.

Thu, Sep 27, 2007

Exclusive: Sharon Gless Gets a Little Nip/Tuck

Seriously, 24 is bringing ...

Question: Seriously, 24 is bringing Tony back and Fox puts it in a press release — and sans a spoiler alert!? Answer: Can you believe it?! On the plus side, at long last I have my Exhibit A when Fox drags me into court for being too spoilerific with my 24 teases.

michael.ausiello

Exclusive: Eddie Cibrian Gets Dirty

Exclusive: George Michael Gets Stoned for ABC

CSI Exclusive: Sara Lives&#133; But Jorja Leaves!

CSI Fans: What Are You Doing After the Premiere!?

Exclusive: Samantha Who? Snags Eddie Cibrian, Lost's Sanchez

Exclusive: Sharon Gless Gets a Little Nip/Tuck

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CSI Exclusive: Sara Lives But Jorja Leaves!