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Emmys Top Moments: Kristin Chenoweth Cries, Ricky Gervais Goofs and More!

Sure, the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards didn't boast the fireworks of last week's Kanye-"enhanced" VMAs, but CBS' entertaining three-hour telecast ran smoothly, a credit to host (and producer) Neil Patrick Harris, whose competent hand and effortless improvisational timing made him the subject of more than one of this year's top moments. 7. Best Dance: We'll be honest: Usually musical segments either bore or horrify us. But Dancing with the Stars' Maks and Karina...

Mon, Sep 21, 2009

Emmys Top Moments: Kristin Chenoweth Cries, Ricky Gervais Goofs and More!

Boston Legal's Henry Gibson Dies

Veteran character actor Henry Gibson died Monday. His son, Jon, told The New York Times the cause was cancer. He was 73. Gibson was born James Bateman and went to college with Jon Voight, with whom he created a comedy team. Voight claims to have given Gibson his stage name as a tribute to Norwegian poet Henrik Ibsen (say it out loud with a Southern accent). He was definitely one of those "oh, that guy" actors that you know, but can't place. Allow us to assist you.

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Mega Buzz on CSI: Miami, Fringe, Gossip Girl and More!

Every week, editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Since CSI: Miami's Adam Rodriguez is joining Ugly Betty, that cliff-hanger must not have worked out very well for Eric Delko, huh? — JimmyADAM: Oh, ye of little faith, Jimmy. Eric Delko may be wandering around the Florida Everglades, but he's definitely still alive and even has a little more story to tell. "I didn't want to leave it on that note; I felt that would be cheating the fans," Rodriguez tells me. As a result, he'll appear in seven more episodes to give Delko a proper send-off. And for all you Calleighko 'shippers, yes, they will get closure. As the title of the season finale hinted, will there really be two of everything this season on Fringe? — MattMICKEY: We posed this question to Blair Brown, who plays the cybernetic corporate shark Nina Sharp, and she thinks that's pretty much accurate. There are two realities, after all. But here's a question: How can Dr. Bell live over there? Why hasn't he bumped into his other self? We have no idea, but did Brown say too much when she revealed that...

Tue, Sep 15, 2009

Mega Buzz on CSI: Miami, Fringe, Gossip Girl and More!

TVGuide.com's Emmys Picks

Here's who we think should and will win at Sunday's Emmy Awards (Sept. 20, 8/7c, CBS) — plus, a few dark horses to keep things interesting. Poll: Vote for your picks to win in our Emmys sectionBest Comedy Series WHO SHOULD WIN: 30 Rock With the most talented comedic ensemble (not to mention those guest stars), better writing ...

Tue, Sep 15, 2009

The 9 Things You Need to Know About Leno's New Show

You've heard the hype about The Jay Leno Show (weeknights at 10/9c, NBC): It could change the idea of prime-time forever, it could destroy audiences' appetites for David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel or Conan O'Brien an hour-and-a-half later, or that it could be the funniest show NBC has launched in years. You can understand Leno wanting to manage expectations. "NBC tried scripted programming at 10 o'clock: Lipstick Jungle, Kidnapped, My Own Worst Enemy, hugely expensive shows," he says. "I thought they were OK, but for some reason, they didn't catch on. So now you try something different." TVGuide.com spoke to Leno about his "something different" — from the sounds of it, a hybrid of his former Tonight Show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the Grammys and, er, NASCAR — to see what audiences have in store when the show premieres on Monday, Sept. 14. Read on for a primer:

Sun, Sep 13, 2009

The 9 Things You Need to Know About Leno's New Show

Ian Somerhalder on The Vampire Diaries: Why It's Not "Twilight on TV"

Ian Somerhalder admits he was hesitant to jump on the vampire bandwagon with The Vampire Diaries (Thursday, 8/7c, the CW). "It was like, 'Oh wow, it's Twilight on television,'" the Lost alum (R.I.P., Boone) says of the CW's new vampires-in-high-school drama based on the young-adult novel series by L.J. Smith. But after he read the pilot script — he specifically cites the show's voiceover — he understood it better. "Kevin Williamson (Vampire's executive producer) reinvented television for teens," he says of the Dawson's Creek creator. "His ability to mix these two genres is what makes it different."

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Ian Somerhalder on The Vampire Diaries: Why It's Not "Twilight on TV"

Mega Buzz on Housewives, Grey's, House and More

Desperate Housewives scoop, please! — JenniferMICKEY: Remember how cute it was when Tom said he wanted to go back to college to study Mandarin and international marketing? Well, Lynette doesn't think it's so cute when she catches him cheating. So sad that T.R. Knight is leaving Grey's Anatomy. What can you tell me about the premiere? — LisaADAM: While pretty much everyone at Seattle Grace is shaken by George's death (and in many cases they're very shaken; keep your Kleenex handy), Derek...

Wed, Sep 9, 2009

Mega Buzz on Housewives, Grey's, House and More

Melrose Place: Welcome to the Neighborhood!

It's finally here, folks: the premiere of the new Melrose Place! The rebooted Melrose follows a familiar formula: A dashing array of twentysomethings pursue life and love in Los Angeles, where they all live in the same apartment complex. But there is much that is new as well, including a multiepisode murder storyline in which many of the Place's residents are suspects. Here's a quick primer before you watch the premiere (Tuesday, 9/8c, CW):

Tue, Sep 8, 2009

Melrose Place: Welcome to the Neighborhood!

Meet Trevor Donovan, 90210's New Golden Boy

The new 90210 has seen a lot of changes since original show-runners Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs handed off the reins to Rebecca Rand Kirshner last spring. The show is brighter, sunnier, all around more Californian. The storylines have amped up the teen drama (street racing, a sex tape and one heck of a hit-and-run accident in the season finale), and there are a few new faces as well. 90210 Exclusive: Meet Ethan's replacement Series regular Dustin Milligan, who played Ethan, has left the show, and in his place newcomer Trevor Donovan has arrived. You might recognize Donovan from...

Tue, Sep 8, 2009

Meet Trevor Donovan, 90210's New Golden Boy

Megan Fox Says She Has "Bouts of Mild Schizophrenia"

Transformers star Megan Fox says she suffers from psychological ailments and fears dying young in an interview with Wonderland magazine. See photos of Megan Fox from our archives Us Weekly reports that Fox compares herself to Marilyn Monroe in the interview in the mag's September/October issue (which is not available online). "I could end up like that because I constantly struggle with the idea that I think I'm a...

Mon, Sep 7, 2009

Megan Fox Says She Has "Bouts of Mild Schizophrenia"

Keith Olbermann Declares War on Glenn Beck

MSNBC commentator Keith Olbermann is looking for dirt on Fox News' Glenn Beck. "Find everything you can about Glenn Beck, Stu Burguiere, and Roger Ailes," Olbermann posted on The Daily Kos. (Burguiere produces Beck's radio show; Ailes is the head of Fox News.) Read about the top 5 talk-show controversies of 2009 Olbermann's request for fact-finding was a somewhat cheeky reply to...

Mon, Sep 7, 2009

Keith Olbermann Declares War on Glenn Beck

Rick Fox to Join Melrose Place

Rick Fox has been added to the cast of Melrose Place, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Fox will play the owner of a restaurant at which both Auggie (Colin Egglesfield) and Violet (Ashlee Simpson-Wentz) work. The casting was first reported by the Hollywood Reporter. The former Los Angeles Laker-turned-actor has previously appeared on One Tree Hill, Ugly Betty (with ex-wife Vanessa Williams) and The Game. See our gallery of the hot stars of Melrose Place: then and now Fox will recur in the role throughout the first season. Watch clips of Melrose Place in our Online Video Guide and follow TVGuide.com on Twitter for more breaking news and scoop

Thu, Sep 3, 2009

Mega Buzz on Bones, CSI, Leno and More!

Every week, editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. On Bones, please tell me that Booth and Bones will eventually actually fall in love. The finale's fake-out was heartbreaking. — SarahMICKEY: Who says one of them isn't already in love? I'm hearing that Booth will demonstrate some pretty strong feelings right off the bat. A related aside: My great-uncle Andy had a brain tumor. Before his surgery, he loved nothing more than a plate of fried eggs and bacon. Afterward, the mere smell of bacon, or any pork product really, made him sick to his stomach. Bones is the bacon. Is there any scoop for Greg on CSI?  We've heard something about everyone else but him. — JanelleADAM: Interestingly, Janelle, Greg shares your frustration about being overlooked. Executive producer Naren Shankar tells me that...

Wed, Sep 2, 2009

Fall TV: TVGuide.com's Editors' Picks

We've watched all the new shows and picked these eight superior comedies and dramas as our fall favorites. Community (NBC)The Soup's Joel McHale stars as an ethically challenged attorney who is forced to go back to college — community college. There, he meets a ragtag bunch of misfit toys, including an understated Chevy Chase, Gillian Jacobs and Mad Men's Alison Brie ("Hell's bells, Trudy!") who all yearn for some higher learning, despite their obvious deficiencies out in the real world. Community is a perfect addition to NBC's great Thursday-night comedies. Chase and McHale are great together.Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 17 at 9:30/8:30c

Tue, Sep 1, 2009

Disney to Buy Marvel

"Mickey Mouse, meet Iron Man; Spidey, this is Kermit." The Walt Disney Company has announced that it intends to acquire Marvel Entertainment, the companies announced in a joint release Monday. The stock and cash transaction is worth $4 billion. Let's check out the dueling CEO statements, shall we?

Mon, Aug 31, 2009

Royal Pains' Cast, Producer Tease Season Finale

Royal Pains wraps up its rookie season Thursday (10/9c, USA) with "Wonderland," a modern take on an old-fashioned ghost story that takes places in a haunted Hamptons manor. Dr. Hank Lawson (Mark Feuerstein) treats the hallucinating Zoe Hill (guest star Alexandra Holden), one of the proprietors of the manor where Divya (Reshma Shetty) is hoping to have her engagement party.As with most of the ailments featured on Royal Pains, Zoe's delusions are not what they at first seem to be. In fact, her fantastical visions serve as nice metaphorical stand-ins for the various deceptions and betrayals that this juicy hour reveals.Check out photos of Royal Pains' castAccording to executive producer Michael Rauch, the relationship between Hank and his scheming, smirking brother Evan (Paulo Costanzo) is the emotional core of the show. Never mind the uncanny resemblance of Feuerstein and Costanzo, up until now the Lawsons have enjoyed snappy, charming chemistry, in which good-natured banter and brotherly love was exactly what the doctor ordered.In "Wonderland," however, a questionable business decision by Evan will move the siblings to a darker place ...

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Royal Pains' Cast, Producer Tease Season Finale

Mega Buzz: Scoop on House, Numbers, 24,

Every week, editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com.What's going on with Cuddy, Wilson, Foreman, Cameron and Chase while House is in the mental institution? — RBlytheMICKEY: First off, have you seen this Season 6 preview? Because I just noticed something awesome: Dr. House is kissing the brilliant Franka Potente (Run Lola Run, the Bourne films), and she's wearing a lab coat. Hmm... Until we get to that, though, only Wilson and House will appear in the season premiere, which takes place at the Mayfield Psychiatric Hospital. After that, look for Foreman to take the lead back at Princeton-Plainsboro, which will cause a rift in his relationship with Thirteen. What do you people have against the lovely Olivia Wilde anyway?Do you know if Amita accepts Charlie's proposal on Numbers? — MarieADAM: Amita's decision will defintely be revealed in the season premiere, and I'm hearing that ...

Wed, Aug 26, 2009

Exclusive: Meet 90210's New Surfer Chick

Amalia Zinser has been cast as Ivy, a surfer chick who will tempt 90210's guys, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Tomboy Ivy is just one of West Bev's guys, and as such she'll flirt with both Dixon and Liam (which doesn't bode well for Silver and Naomi) at the beach. "She's the quintessential California girl — easy-going, athletic and...

Mon, Aug 24, 2009

Exclusive: Meet 90210's New Surfer Chick

SVU Exclusive: Rosie Perez, Garret Dillahunt to Anchor Explosive Episode

Rosie Perez and Garret Dillahunt will square off on an explosive episode of Law & Order: SVU this fall about pedophiles' rights, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. On the fifth episode of the new season, Dillahunt (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' Cromartie, No Country for Old Men) will play...

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

SVU Exclusive: Rosie Perez, Garret Dillahunt to Anchor Explosive Episode

Mega Buzz: Scoop on Heroes, The Office, CSI, and More!

Every week, editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com.Have any scoop on Heroes? — TylerADAM: Matt Parkman will try his best to just be a detective/family man, but he's got a little devil sitting on his shoulder trying to convince him to be more, thanks to his part in the Sylar-Nathan mind meld. "The evil part of Sylar got stuck in my subconscious, and he is slowly gaining control over me," Greg Grunberg tells me. "I have a feeling that he's going to make Matt do things that he would never, ever do in a million years." You mean like putting the show's fate in the hands of a bunch of carnies?Are Jim and Pam actually going to get married on The Office? — Jill O.MICKEY: I'm hearing they'll tie the knot in episode 4. Why the rush? Because Pam ...

Wed, Aug 19, 2009

Mega Buzz: Scoop on Heroes, The Office, CSI, and More!

Exclusive: Gina Torres Joins Gossip Girl

Gina Torres will appear on Gossip Girl this fall as Vanessa's mom, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Not much is known about Gabriela Abrams, mother to home-schooled vid-kid Vanessa, but she is described as...

Wed, Aug 19, 2009

Exclusive: Gina Torres Joins Gossip Girl

Poll: TVGuide.com Users Want Paula Abdul on Dancing with the Stars

Paula Abdul should join Dancing with the Stars, according to 55 percent of respondents to a TVGuide.com poll. The poll asked if Abdul should join Dancing with the Stars, create an American Idol competitor, star in a sitcom or participate in some other reality show. Fifty-five percent saw Dancing as the best fit for the former choreographer. Seventeen percent thought a new reality show was the best option. Fourteen percent each wanted her to create an Idol competitor or a sitcom. Abdul announced her departure from American Idol via Twitter on Aug. 5. ABC Entertainment president Steve McPherson has since said that he'd like to work with Abdul, either via a spot on Dancing or otherwise.

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Poll: TVGuide.com Users Want Paula Abdul on Dancing with the Stars