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Ugly Betty: Vanessa Williams on Wilhelmina's Latest Scheme

It isn't easy playing Ugly Betty's scheming, nasty Wilhelmina Slater — especially at the beginning of Season 4, when she's lost her man, her baby and her job. But Vanessa Williams is glad that Willy doesn't always get her way, as it helps explain why she's so guarded. Williams tells us how Willy will deal with her setbacks, why the arrival of her daughter, Nico (America's Next Top Model's Yaya DaCosta), will distract her and what Willy and Betty have in common.

Fri, Oct 16, 2009

Ugly Betty: Vanessa Williams on Wilhelmina's Latest Scheme

Ugly Betty's Becki Newton: "Amanda Goes All Ways"

Now that Amanda (Becki Newton) knows who her mom is — the late Mode editor and fashion legend Fey Sommers — what's her next quest? A chance meeting with eerily familiar temp Helen (guest star Kristen Johnston) gives her a glimpse at her not-so-rosy future, which sends her on a very surprising path. As Ugly Betty returns for its fourth season, Newton tells us how Amanda will grow this season, what she really thinks of Betty and with whom she'll be making out.

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Ugly Betty's Becki Newton: "Amanda Goes All Ways"

Mega Buzz: Scoop on NCIS, True Blood, Criminal Minds and More

Every week, editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant answer your burning questions. Want some TV scoop? Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. I'd like to know if there will be an evolution in the Abby/Gibbs relationship on NCIS this season. — LuciaADAM: Are you one of those Gabby 'shippers? Because if so, ew. In any case, executive producer Shane Brennan sounds delighted about an arc he has planned for Abby this season — and says Gibbs plays a big part in it. "[Abby] does have a special relationship with Gibbs, [who has changed] because of the journey he has taken over the past two-and-a-half seasons," Brennan says. "Most people will see that Gibbs smiles more now; he's kind of warming up. There's certainly more to learn about the relationship between Gibbs and Abby, and we play toward that in this special arc of Abby's." How soon before we find out who took Bill on True Blood? — DyanMICKEY: "We will discover who has Bill...

Wed, Oct 14, 2009

Mega Buzz: Scoop on NCIS, True Blood, Criminal Minds and More

Rachael Harris Signs On to Cougar Town

Comedian Rachael Harris has signed on to ABC's Cougar Town, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Harris (The Hangover, The Jay Leno Show), 41, will play...

Mon, Oct 12, 2009

Top Moments: The Office's Barf-o-rama, Paris Hilton's Topless Cameo and More!

Let's face it: TV this week was pretty disgusting. On Heroes, Sylar crawled out of his grave and back from the dead — a development that made us disgusted with the show's writers. A sense of moral outrage accompanied the news that Chase killed an African dictator on House. Paris Hilton made us feel shame for liking her, and then got graphically beheaded on Supernatural. The Office elevated a pregnancy cliché — morning sickness — to high comedy art. South Park made us rethink Mexican cuisine. And Madonna and Lady Gaga made a gross display of themselves on SNL. Welcome to this week's Top Moments: Profound Disgust Edition.

Fri, Oct 9, 2009

Top Moments: The Office's Barf-o-rama, Paris Hilton's Topless Cameo and More!

Fringe: Burning Questions (Part I)

Now that we know that Fringe is a show about alternate universes, it's time to get some answers about how exactly all this is going to work. So we went straight to executive producers Jeff Pinkner and Joel Wyman to ask them about the show's new direction for Season 2, the future of "Charlie" and how shape-shifting figures into the big picture. Plus, this reporter had horrifying flashbacks to that nightmare called Physics 101 when Pinkner and Wyman attempted to explain how Olivia travels to and from "over there."

Thu, Oct 8, 2009

Get a Sneak Peek at Thursday's Episode of Vampire Diaries

Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder told us that the show would eventually delve into the Salvatore brothers' sordid past — and they'll soon deliver. "For someone to [promise a person an eternity of misery], they must have done something really horrible, something to warrant that kind of promise," Somerhalder says. "Those things are fun to find out," he teases. Get ready for the fun! In the Oct. 15 episode, "Lost Girls," we'll see a Civil War-era Stefan, Damon and Katherine (played by Nina Dobrev, of course), and learn...

Thu, Oct 8, 2009

Get a Sneak Peek at Thursday's Episode of Vampire Diaries

Mega Buzz on Lost, Heroes, Vampire Diaries and More!

Every week, editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant answer your burning questions. Want some TV scoop? Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Any Lost scoop? — AriMICKEY: You can add Katey Sagal's name to the list of Lost alums who have jetted off to Hawaii to shoot scenes for the final season. Call me a romantic, but I never believed that Locke's beloved Helen was actually dead; that whole cemetery scene reeked of fakery. Plus, we've all heard the rumors about Season 6 employing an alternate timeline (or, more intriguing, a "do-over" of Oceanic Flight 815), which means that even if Matthew Abaddon was telling the truth, Helen is still just as likely to be alive as, say, Charlie, Boone, Shannon, Eko or Juliet. Sylar crawled out of the ground on Monday's Heroes. Does that mean no more Nathan? — JustinADAM: That remains to be seen. But I will tell you this...

Wed, Oct 7, 2009

Mega Buzz on Lost, Heroes, Vampire Diaries and More!

Top Moments: Letterman Confesses, Housewives Spar and More

The girls can't help it! Just ask Peggy Olson, who succumbed to the oily charms of Duck Phillips. Or Kristin Cavallari, who celebrated her debut on The Hills by launching a full-scale flirting offensive on her frenemy's ex. Or Katherine Mayfair, who might have acted out a tad when her fiancé dumped her to return to his ex-wife. Or Madonna, whose filthy double entendres made not-that-innocent David Letterman blush. Why should guys have all the fun? Amirite, chicas? Throw your hands in the air like you just don't care and check out all the lady drama in this week's Top Moments: Girls Behaving Badly Edition. 12. Grossest Hookup: On Mad Men, Peggy turns down Duck Phillips' job offer, but gets turned on by his very graphic pick-up line: "I want to take you into that bedroom, lock the door, throw you on the bed, take off your clothes with my teeth and give you...

Fri, Oct 2, 2009

Top Moments: Letterman Confesses, Housewives Spar and More

James Franco to Appear on General Hospital

When Hollywood says zig, James Franco says: No, man, zag! The mercurial actor is joining the cast of General Hospital, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Yes, you read that right. The star of Spider-Man, Pineapple Express, and Milk (See a theme? No, because there isn't one) will join the long-running soap on Nov. 20, and will...

Thu, Oct 1, 2009

James Franco to Appear on General Hospital

Kathy Najimy to Guest on Desperate Housewives

Kathy Najimy will play a police officer investigating an attack on Wisteria Lane on an upcoming episode of Desperate Housewives, TVGuide.com has confirmed. You know Najimy from her breakout turn as Sister Mary Patrick in the nuns-who-sing comedy Sister Act and her co-starring run on the Kirstie Alley sitcom Veronica's Closet. More recently, she's guested on Numbers, Privileged, and Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva. She's also the voice of Peggy Hill on Mike Judge's animated show King of the Hill. Desperate Housewives: Drea de Matteo on Wisteria Lane's new mystery Executive producer Marc Cherry told EW's Michael Ausiello that Najimy's character and Teri Hatcher's Susan went to the same high school, where Susan stole her boyfriend. Najimy's episode will air in October. Watch full episodes of Desperate Housewives in our Online Video Guide and follow TVGuide.com on Twitter for more breaking news and scoop

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Kathy Najimy to Guest on Desperate Housewives

Exclusive: Shakira, Christie Brinkley Check In to Ugly Betty's Bahamas Episode

"She Wolf" Shakira and model-actress Christie Brinkley will appear in an upcoming episode of Ugly Betty, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. The women will appear in an episode that...

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Exclusive: Shakira, Christie Brinkley Check In to Ugly Betty's Bahamas Episode

Mega Buzz: Scoop on Brothers & Sisters, Housewives, CSI: NY and More

Every week, editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant answer your burning questions. Want some TV scoop? Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. How serious is Kitty's illness on Brothers & Sisters? Nora looked really upset in the promos. — BevADAM: Nora has plenty of reason to sob: Kitty's ailment is of the life-threatening variety. But before anyone can focus on her grim prognosis, Kitty will have to break the news to Robert, who is in the midst of his own health-related crisis. I can't wait to see how Katherine gets her revenge on Susan on Desperate Housewives. — KellyMICKEY: I'm with you, Kelly! The thought of a brooding, bilious Dana Delany makes my cold, black heart sing as well, but my mole tells me that Susan will not takes things lying down. Just as she did at her wedding, Susan will confront Katherine at every turn, which will be problematic when...

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Mega Buzz: Scoop on Brothers & Sisters, Housewives, CSI: NY and More

Desperate Housewives: Drea de Matteo on Wisteria Lane's New Mystery

Drea de Matteo's addition to the cast of Desperate Housewives is somewhat of a cosmic punchline for the actress. First of all, get this: She's a huge fan of the show. "For some reason, the real prissy homemakers appeal to me the most," she says, singling out Marcia Cross' Bree and Dana Delany's Katherine. "I'm obsessed with their wardrobes." See Drea de Matteo and others in our Familiar Faces in New Places gallery Plus, she remembers a time when she considered giving up acting altogether and wished she could just get a gig on a long-running TV show, and specifically mentioned Housewives. Lastly, when her longtime boyfriend, musician Shooter Jennings, proposed to de Matteo recently, the marriage-averse actress replied...

Sun, Sep 27, 2009

Desperate Housewives: Drea de Matteo on Wisteria Lane's New Mystery

A&E Cancels The Cleaner

A&E has canceled The Cleaner, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The network has opted to not renew the rehab drama starring Benjamin Bratt. This news comes on the heels of the cancellation of A&E's only other scripted program, the Patrick Swayze drama The Beast, and, interestingly, the Emmy win of A&E's Intervention, which is like an unscripted version of The Cleaner. See photos of Benjamin Bratt through the years The show's second — and now final — season concluded earlier this month. Watch full episodes of The Cleaner in our Online Video Guide and follow TVGuide.com on Twitter for more breaking news and scoop

Sat, Sep 26, 2009

Conan O'Brien Hospitalized After Injury on Tonight Show Set

Conan O'Brien was injured on the Tonight Show set Friday, and was brought to a hospital for examination. O'Brien, 46, was hit on the head filming a stunt that was scheduled to air that night. Production on the show was halted and NBC ran a repeat Friday. Plan your fall TV viewing with our complete coverage of more than 100 shows The comedian released a lighthearted statement acknowledging the incident. "Last thing I remember I was enjoying the play with Mrs. Lincoln, and the next thing I knew I was in bed being served cookies and juice," it reads. An NBC spokesperson said, "Conan is resting comfortably at home. He is expected to return to work on Monday." Watch Conan O'Brien clips in our Online Video Guide and follow TVGuide.com on Twitter for more breaking news and scoop

Sat, Sep 26, 2009

Conan O'Brien Hospitalized After Injury on Tonight Show Set

Chynna Phillips on Oprah: Who Would Lie About Having Sex with Their Father?

Chynna Phillips appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show Friday to support her half-sister, Mackenzie Phillips, who said on Wednesday's show that she had an incestuous relationship with their father. Mackenzie Phillips to Return to Oprah with Half-Sister Chynna previously said in a statement that she...

Sat, Sep 26, 2009

Chynna Phillips on Oprah: Who Would Lie About Having Sex with Their Father?

Top Moments: Mad Men Shreds a Foot, Glee Puts a Ring on It and More!

What's with all the fancy footwork this week? Everywhere we looked was a podiatrist's dream. Jason Witten's foot allowed the Giants to score (sort of), Macy Gray's feet failed to impress the judges on Dancing with the Stars, Kurt's feet channeled Beyonce in preparation for, um, joining the football team on Glee and poor Guy MacKendrick's foot is gone, and, in Mad Men's world, that means he'll never be able to work (or golf) ever again. While we sink our tired tootsies into a nice Epsom-salt bath, please enjoy this week's Top Moments: Foot Fetish Edition. 11. Best Foot Forward Award: Talk about being in the right place at the right time. After a pass from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo bounced off Jason Witten's hand and then his left heel, New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips caught the ball and took it all the way to the promised land in one of the most insane interceptions ever. Alas...

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Top Moments: Mad Men Shreds a Foot, Glee Puts a Ring on It and More!

FlashForward: 5 Burning Questions

FlashForward, ABC's intriguing new drama (premiering Thursday at 8/7c), chronicles a frightening world event in which everyone loses consciousness simultaneously for two minutes and 17 seconds. During that time, each person experiences a "flash-forward" to the same date about six months into the show's future: April 29, 2010. FBI agent Mark Benford (Shakespeare in Love's Joseph Fiennes) leads the investigation into the phenomenon. "The opportunity to get off a horse, out of a flouncy shirt, into a guy that wears a gun on his hip and some cuffs on the back of his belt, I'll tell you, that's quite nice," the actor says. Let's answer some burning questions about the show that many critics (including us) are calling the next Lost.

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

5 Reasons to Watch Modern Family

ABC's Modern Family (premiering Wednesday, 9/8c) is one of the funniest new sitcoms, hence its inclusion in our list of Editors' Picks for the fall. What makes it so special? Read on.

Wed, Sep 23, 2009

Mega Buzz: Scoop on CSI, SVU, Grey's, 90210 and More!

Every week, editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant answer your burning questions. Want some TV scoop? Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com.Will we get an update on how Sara and Grissom are doing when Jorja Fox returns to CSI? — MichaelADAM: What kind of an update are you looking for, Jennifer? A big one? OK, then: Sara and Gil got hitched! Unfortunately, it sounds like married life doesn't suit Sara. "I think she's struggling a little bit with being a housewife," Marg Helgenberger says, explaining why Mrs. Grissom returns to the team. "She comes [to help us] from Paris, where her husband is giving some kind of a lecture series." Come on, Gil — PowerPoints bore everyone, especially wives.What's this I hear about Benson and Stabler ...

Wed, Sep 23, 2009

Mega Buzz: Scoop on CSI, SVU, Grey's, 90210 and More!

Julianna Margulies Plays a Woman Scorned on The Good Wife

Julianna Margulies wasn't eager to sign on to another legal drama after Fox's short-lived Canterbury's Law was canceled. So why is she starring on The Good Wife (premiering Tuesday at 10/9c on CBS) as an attorney who returns to the workforce after a 13-year absence? Well, you've seen CBS' tensely edited promos, in which Margulies slaps Chris Noth with much gusto. It doesn't exactly look like a legal drama, does it? The actress, who won an Emmy for her role as ice-cold nurse Carol Hathaway on ER, reports that...

Tue, Sep 22, 2009

Julianna Margulies Plays a Woman Scorned on The Good Wife