Question: More Ugly Betty, please!Answer: Someone should've reminded Wilhelmina that blood is thicker than water, because her Alexis-fueled takeover plot springs a leak when her gender-bending meal ticket starts reconnecting with Daniel.
Question: Please tell me that the evil man behind NBC's Friday Night Lights promo is pulling one over on us. Matt isn't really going to cheat on Julie, is he?Answer: I think we can assume he's pulling one over on us, since Julie will consider going to third base (or should I say, "deep within the red zone") with Matt during February sweeps. But faster than you can say "coitus interruptus," Connie Britton spots Matt buying condoms at the local drugstore and promptly blows a Titanic-size gasket. In related news, have I mentioned that Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton's FNL banter is my new reason for being? Best TV couple ever (yes, even better than Cruz and Eden).
How much clout does Lauren Graham have over at Gilmore Girls these days? You'll find out in the opening minutes of tomorrow night's episode, when the Emmy-shunned actress receives a perk that has long eluded her: a producing credit.Warner Bros. and the CW declined comment, but one of my deeply imbedded Stars Hollow moles confirms that Graham will be listed as a producer beginning with Tuesday's episode. My spy says the promotion was most likely a precursor to formal contract-extension talks with Graham. (Her deal with the show ends this season.) "It's a step in the right direction," says my source. In an interview last June, Graham made no secret of her desire to see her Gilmore role expand. "I would like to be a producer on the show, but that's not anything [Warner Bros.] is gonna let me do," she said at the time. "I think, at this point, any request [might lead to a] 'Well, if you want something then we want an eighth season' kind of thing." In that same Q&A, Graham also said ...
Perhaps bowing to mounting pressure, Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes has uttered her first words regarding Isaiahgate via this just-released statement: "I speak for all the executive producers here at Grey's Anatomy when I say that Isaiah Washington's use of such a disturbing word was a shocking and dismaying event that insulted not only gays and lesbians everywhere but anyone who has ever struggled for respect in a world that is not always accepting of difference. We’ve been working within the Grey’s family as well as with ABC and Touchstone Television to address the issue in a way that underscores the gravity of the situation while giving us all a foundation for healing. We applaud and encourage Isaiah's realization that he needs help and his subsequent choice to seek immediate treatment for his behavioral issues.We appreciate the support the fans have always given our show, particularly during this stressful time. Creatively, we continue to strive to make the best ...
Sitting down? Are you? 'Cause I've got the best news ever. Seriously. You're gonna die. Or at the very least piddle yourself. The role of Rebecca has been cast on Brothers & Sisters, and you're not going to believe who got it: Emily VanCamp! OMG!This hasn't been officially confirmed by ABC or Touchstone, but it's true — trust me. Emily starts work on Friday.Not exactly sure how our beloved Everwood grad went from being in the running to out of the running to landing the actual gig, but, well, who the frak cares!?! She got the part! We did it! (And by "we," I mean me and Greg Berlanti.) I'll have much, much more on this developing story in the coming days, weeks and months. Heck, I may even do an AA spin-off entitled "Ask Ausiello About Emily VanCamp's Brothers & Sisters Gig." I'd certainly read that column. What do you guys think? Or are you too busy hyperventilating?
Question: Any news about Milo and Alexis getting back together?Answer: Clearly, someone didn't watch my red-carpet interview with Milo. (On the off chance your computer lacks video capabilities, Milo confirmed that they are not back together.)
Question: The day I've been anticipating for months has finally arrived: Today I received my limited-edition Ausiello ice-cream scoop in the mail! And yes, I am the only one who holds the key to its jewel-encrusted display case. There is only one problem: My beloved prize can get me scoops of ice cream, but it can't get me Heroes scoop. Can you please help me out?Answer: Ausiello, at your service, Alexa! As promised, here's a hint about the special power that Missy Peregrym's new character possesses: It takes what **** ********'* **** can do and ratchets it up a notch.
Question: My best friend and I are just obsessed with Veronica Mars, and we're dying to know whatever you can tell us.Answer: Forget what I can tell you. Why don't I just share what Jason Dohring (aka Logan, aka TV's best bad boy) can tell you? Or better yet, what maybe he wasn't supposed to tell me but did anyway at the CW's press-tour bash? First, V has occasion in an upcoming episode to ask her ex whether he's ever patronized a lady of the evening. "So Logan has to answer that to her face," Dohring said, channeling his character's discomfort. "She has to ask him a couple of times, too." At that point, even I became uncomfortable, so we moved on to the topic of Veronica and Piz. "He's an awesome character," Dohring said. "Just as an audience member, I would like to see how that dynamic works. And then maybe he can get a bit of a dar
Question: I watched the Heroes pilot again after Tim Kring told you someone from the opening minutes would soon die. Well, in the first 10 minutes, the main people are Mohinder, Peter, Simone, H.R.G., Niki/Jessica, Micah, Claire and Zach. I'm putting money on Simone or H.R.G. only because we saw Peter die, and that's too easy. Any odds?Answer: I can confirm that it's definitely one of the nine you listed. Actually, make that eight. We can rule out Zach (see below for more on that).
Question: How much longer is the character of Zach going to be on Heroes? When he was mind-wiped and forgot his friendship with Claire, it seemed like a natural opportunity for producers to resolve his story line and rid themselves of a problem actor. So I was disappointed when I tuned in to the Jan. 22 episode and saw actor Isaiah Wash — oops, I mean Thomas Dekker — still under their employ. Is Zach going to officially "come out" as straight on the show, or will his orientation remain a mystery until he leaves for his sure-to-be-canceled Terminator series on Fox?Answer: Get this: Monday's episode was Dekker's — and Zach's — last. And let's not be so quick to blame Dekker. As I was recently made aware, his manager was one of several forces conspiring to "straighten up"
Question: I'm confused. Is Isaiah Washington being replaced on Grey's or not?Answer: It changes from day to day. Today it's leaning more toward yes.
Question: If you see Supernatural creator Eric Kripke at press tour, can you ask him if we'll ever see Ava again? I really hope she's not dead.Answer: I can, and I did, and you're going to both love and hate his answer (in that order). "Ava is coming back for the season finale," he told me. But it's for just "one more episode, Episode 21." After that, sorry, Darcy, but you don't stand a ghost of a chance of seeing her again. "We thought at the beginning [about her being] a potential love interest for Sam," Kripke admitted. "But we came up with a [different] game plan for her that we were more excited about." OK, I'll bite: What's the new game plan? "Ava is one of the children who are chosen the way Sam is," Kripke revealed. "We climax [the selected-children] story line. We end it in the last two episodes of the season, and we bring all of the special
Question: What can you tell me about The O.C. finale?Answer: Several things, all of them kinda spoilery: The series finale picks up six months after everyone's world gets, um, "shaken up"; there's a special event that requires Autumn Reeser to, as she blabbed to me at press tour, get "fitted for a certain dress"; we will learn the fate of Summer's favorite soap-within-a-soap, "The Valley"; and Ryan will appear in the final scene.
Question: Did you pick up any cool swag at press tour?Answer: Very slim pickings this year, I'm afraid. You know things are bad when critics start doing cartwheels over NCIS DVDs. But what the networks lacked in free crap they more than made up for in prattle. Case in point: This week's scoopilicious AA! OMG! THIS JUST IN: The coveted role of Rebecca on Brothers & Sisters has been cast, and the winner is.... our very own Emily VanCamp! Click here for all the exclusive scoop!
Question: I think Keri should name the baby Michael Snapple Smurf.Answer: I'll mention that to her when I see her at the baby shower next… month? Am I close? Someone reading this must have the deets. Give me a clue... an asterisk quiz, something.
Question: Do you know how Gilmore Girls plans to deal with Melissa McCarthy's pregnancy?Answer: Scoop! They're dealing with it by making Sookie pregnant for a third time. Not sure how Dave R. is gonna pull that one off, considering Jackson had that vasectomy and all. Maybe Taylor's the daddy? I kid. I kid.
Question: Regarding The O.C. scoop, my guess is that Che is coming out, Kirsten is pregnant, and Taylor is getting two proposals.Answer: You got two out of three correct.
Question: Do you have any scoop about Supernatural? Will it be back for a third season?Answer: Your guess is as good as Kripke's. When I spoke with him, he put the show's chances at "solidly, solidly 50-50," then offered his "honest attitude," which, frankly, was the last thing I expected from anyone at press tour. "I wish we had a million to a half-million more viewers," he admitted. "I think those X-Files fans are out there. We're just struggling to get the word out that there's an X-Files-quality show on the CW. And it's hard to get the viewers who are not watching Grey's Anatomy or CSI. We're sort of the odd duck on the network, so we're trying to let people know that there's a hard, sci-fi-genre show that just happens to be on the CW." Should the show get picked up for a third season, Kripke already has an arc story in mind to scare up those X-philes he wants so badly. "We keep talking over and ove
Question: So what are you getting Keri Russell for her baby shower? I suggest a baby shirt with your face on it.Answer: Great idea! Hey, you wouldn't happen to know where the baby shower is being held? I accidentally threw out my invitation. Also, if you know the date and time, go ahead and forward that along as well. Thanks much.
Question: What's going to happen with Reba?Answer: It's going to end its six-season run with a series finale on Feb. 18.
Question: I am so excited that The Sopranos is coming back April 8. Can you tell me who the big death is? Is it Carmela?Answer: All I'll say is this person was in pretty rough shape when last we saw him.
Question: You boogerhead! I asked you weeks ago if we would learn anything about Daniel Mead's brother, Alex, and you said nothing. Nada! Zilch! I thought it was your job to share secrets, for Pete's sake! I think you owe me some good scoop.Answer: Sorry, there are some twists even I won't ruin. Now, click here to find out what's next for Alex(is).