Fred Willard Loses Second Job After Lewd Conduct Arrest
Pretty Little Liars: Does Hanna Belong With Caleb or Wren?
After a poorly timed romance with Spencer (Troian Bellisario) for two seasons, it looks like Wren (Julian Morris) might have developed feelings for another one of the other Pretty Little Liars. This season, the majority of the hot doc's scenes have included some serious bonding with none other than Spencer's BFF Hanna (Ashley Benson). And now that Caleb's out of the picture, we're left to wonder if Wren will take his place in Hanna's heart — or if we even want him to.
Homeland, Louie Among 2012 TCA Award Winners
The Television Critics Association has announced the winners of the 28th Annual TCA Awards. The event, held in the Beverly Hilton Saturday, was hosted by Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston and honored the best programming of the 2011-2012season.Among the winners were Game of Thrones, Homeland, Switched at Birth, and Louie, which scored its first TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy.
The Office Hires New Staffer: Better with You's Jake Lacy
Better With You's Jake Lacy is the latest hire at Dunder Miflin.TV Line reports the actor has landed a role as a series regular in The Office's upcoming ninth season.Lacy will join Clark Duke as the newest employees at the Scranton paper company.
Modern Family Kids Now Seeking Raises
Just when you thought it was over, the Modern Family salary drama continues.Sarah Hyland, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez and Ariel Winter are also seeking raises, reports The Hollywood Reporter.This news comes just a day after the six adult cast members received substantial raises for their work on the Emmy-nominated series, going from approximately $65,000 per episode to $175,000 per episode in the upcoming fourth season.
London Olympics Opening Ceremony Scores Ratings High
The Danny Boyle-directed opening ceremonies of the London Olympics was a ratings juggernaut for NBC, receiving the highest overnight rating for a non-U.S.-based Olympic opening ceremony ever.In all, an average of 40.7 million people watched NBC's programming, according to Nielsen. This landed London at 7 percent higher than Beijing's, 28 percent higher than Athens', 24 percent higher than Sydney's and 15 percent higher than Vancouver's Game openers.The Opening Ceremony was also a huge success for the BBC, beating out all other recent Game openers for the network, Deadline reports.
Bellamy Young Returns to Criminal Minds
Bellamy Young will appear in at least two more episodes of Criminal Minds next season.As TV Line first reported, the Scandal actress will reprise her role as Beth Clemmons in the upcoming eighth season of the CBS procedural. Young joined Criminal Minds last December when she was brought in as a love interest for Agent Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson).
CNN President Jim Walton Resigns
CNN President Jim Walton has announced that he will resign at the end of the year.As The Associated Press first reported, Walton is stepping down to allow CNN to bring in new leadership that can revitalize the network, which is currently incurring some of its poorest ratings ever."For some time, I've been talking with (Turner Chairman and CEO) Phil Kent about wanting to make a change, and he supports my decision," Walton wrote in a memo to CNN employees.Walton will stay through the end of the year, giving time for Kent to find a suitable successor.
Fred Willard Jokes About Lewd Conduct Arrest on Late Night
Comedian Fred Willard seems to have no problem laughing off his recent lewd conduct arrest.During an interview on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,Willard's first television appearance since the incident at a Hollywood adult movie theater, the 78-year-old actore was all jokes. "You know, let me say this: It's the last time I'm going to listen to my wife when she says, 'Why don't you go out and see a movie?'" Willard said.
How I Met Your Mother: Victoria Returns for Multi-Episode Arc
How I Met Your Mother's Ted and Victoria may have driven off into the sunset together in the Season 7 finale, but will they live happily ever after?It looks like we'll have a chance to find out. Ashley Williams, who plays cupcake connoisseur Victoria, is set to return for a multi-episode arc in Season 8, according to TVLine.
Snooki & JWoww: Shockingly Tame
When Snooki & JWoww premiered, everyone expected the Jersey Shore spin-off to be as wild as the original. Yet five episodes into the series and there have been zero arrests, no hint of a brawl and nada when it comes to even the briefest nudity. What kind of reality show is this?! Have Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Jenni "JWoww" Farley actually been — dare I say? — domesticated? After five seasons of Seaside mayhem, Snooki & JWoww is a startlingly tame turn for the reality stars that no one saw coming. Even Jenni's boyfriend Roger declared...
Modern Family Returns to Production Thursday
It looks like the cast of Modern Family is back to work!The series has scheduled a new table read for Thursday at 10:30am with the full cast expected to attend.Modern Family's first table read for Season 4 was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but it was cancelled after Ed O'Neill was the only adult cast member to show up.That same afternoon, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet and Sofia Vergara issued a lawsuit against 20th Century Fox to void their reportedly illegal contracts.
America's Got Talent: One Act Wows While Another Bleeds
Tuesday's America's Got Talent's featured some of the most notable acts from the show's Top 48, including the Judges' Choices. But with only four acts continuing on, there is some stiff competition as the contestants head into Wednesday's results show.While Eric Dittelman may have stunned us all when he read the mind of judge Howie Mandel, there were two acts which undeniably stole the show — for better or for worse.Best performance of the night: William ClosePlaying what he claims to be the world's largest stringed instrument, a self-made "Earth Harp," Close plucked away on the massive strings, creating a hauntingly beautiful rendition of The Who's "Love, Reign o'er Me."
MTV Renews Awkward for Supersized Third Season
Things are going to get way more Awkward on MTV: The network has ordered a third season of the critically acclaimed comedy.And the good news for fans keeps coming: Season will consist of 20 episodes, which nearly doubles the episode count of Awkward's first and second seasons."Critics and our audience alike have fallen in love with Awkward, and we're thrilled to bring this terrific series back for a third, supersized season," David Janollari, Head of MTV Programming, said in a statement.
Kristen Stewart Apologizes for Cheating on Robert Pattinson
After working so hard to keep their relationship private, Kristen Stewart has issued a very public apology for cheating on her boyfriend Robert Pattinson."I'm deeply sorry for the hurt and embarrassment I've caused to those close to me and everyone this has affected," Stewart said in a statement obtained by People. "This momentary indiscretion has jeopardized the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob. I love him, I love him, I'm so sorry."
The Mentalist Lands New FBI Agent
Rome star Polly Walker has landed a recurring role on The Mentalist, TVLine reports.Walker will play Senior FBI agent Alexa Shultz, a whip-smart alpha female who'll be introduced in the Season 5 premiere.
Medical Center Star Chad Everett Dies at 75
Medical Center star Chad Everett has died. He was 75.The actor died in his Los Angeles home Tuesday after a year-and-a-half-long battle with lung cancer, Everett's daughter, Katherine Thorp, told The Associated Press.Everett, who was born Raymon Lee Cramton, rose to fame playing Dr. Joe Cannon on Medical Center, a role which earned him two Golden Globe nods and an Emmy nomination.
Dexter: Deb Pieces It All Together in New Promo
"The pieces were always there. She was just too close to see them," teases the latest promo for Dexter's upcoming seventh season.The flashback-heavy teaser shows Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) coming to terms with her startling realization from the Season 6 finale, in which she walked in on Dexter (Michael C. Hall) during one of his ritual kills. Sheathed in plastic wrap like one of Dexter's victims, Deb painfully realizes the evidence of her brother's secret should have been obvious to her all along.
Report: Maria Menounos to Star in Oxygen Docuseries
Maria Menounos may be heading back to reality TV.The Extra co-host and former Dancing with the Stars contestant is getting her own docuseries on Oxygen, Deadline reports.
Usher's 11-Year-Old Stepson Kile Glover Dies After Jet Ski Accident
Usher's 11-year-old stepson Kile Glover has died of injuries sustained in a Jet Ski accident earlier this month, TMZ reports.According to the site, Glover, the son of Usher's ex-wife Tameka Raymond, was taken off life support Saturday morning after doctors determined that he would not recover from his injuries.
Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway Speak Out About Dark Knight Rises Shooting
The Dark Knight Rises stars Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway have released statements offering sympathy to the victims of Friday's shooting. "Words cannot express the horror that I feel," Bale said...
Fred Willard Offered Alternative Option After Arrest
Fred Willard has been offered the option to enroll in counseling courses to avoid formal charges in his lewd conduct case, The Los Angeles Times reports.According to the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, if Willard completes the requirements of the diversion program within a year, he will not face formal prosecution for his arrest. On Wednesday, the actor was taken into custody after police claimed they found the actor in a Hollywood movie theater with his penis exposed and in his hand.
