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Lou Dobbs Leaving CNN

Kate Stanhope — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:09:00 -0500

Longtime CNN anchor Lou Dobbs announced on his show Wednesday that he's leaving.

Dobbs' resignation is effective immediately.

"Some leaders in the media, politics and business have been urging me to...

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The CW to Debut Life UneXpected in January

Kate Stanhope — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:37:00 -0500

The CW will pair new midseason drama Life UneXpected with new episodes of One Tree Hill starting Monday, Jan. 18.

Life UneXpected follows a 16-year-old girl...

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She's Got the Look Re-Upped for Third Season

Kate Stanhope — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:29:00 -0500

TV Land has renewed the modeling competition series She's Got the Look for a third season.

The show, set to premiere...

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NBC Gets Ready for a Sing-Off; Announces Holiday Specials

Kate Stanhope — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:07:00 -0500

NBC will premiere its new singing competition special The Sing-Off on Monday, Dec. 14. The four-night show will feature a cappella groups from across the country competing for a recording contract with...

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Biggest Loser's Daniel and Shay On Their "Second Chances" Season

Robyn Ross — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:56:00 -0500

During the first week on The Biggest Loser campus, Daniel Wright — who competed on last season's The Biggest Loser: Couples — chose Shay Sorrells, the heaviest contestant, as his partner. Together they were Team Orange but were eventually disbanded when pairs became Blue vs. Black which then became singles. In a week when not one, but two, contestants were sent home, both 20-year-old Daniel (who started at 312 pounds and now weighs 224) and 30-year-old Shay (who began at 476 pounds and is now 322) had two of the lower weight-loss percentages. The dismissed duo discussed their nine weeks on the ranch.

TVGuide.com: How did the opportunity to return for another season arise?
Daniel Wright: I was at the finale of Season 7 and producers said, "Would you be willing to [do a "second chance" season] and we start filming in three days." I said, "Wow. First off, I'd like to rest, but second off, sure. I have so much more weight I need to lose and I need to go, so absolutely."

TVGuide.com: Were you worried you'd be targeted because you were a past contestant?
Wright: Oh yeah, absolutely. I knew that I could be targeted because...

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Betty White: Animal Work Gives Me the Greatest Joy

Joyce Eng — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:32:00 -0500

Betty White's name is as synonymous with animal advocacy as it with comedy — and she wouldn't have it any other way. "I'm the luckiest person in the world. My life is divided in absolute half: half animals, half show business," White, 87, tells TVGuide.com. "They're the two things I love the most and I have to stay in show business to pay for my animal work!" The six-time Emmy winner, who will receive SAG's Life Achievement Award in January, opened up to us about her lifelong passion and what we can do to be more animal-conscious.

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Fox Cancels Dollhouse

Gina DiNunno — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:58:00 -0500

Fox has canceled Joss Whedon's Dollhouse, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

ABC axes Hank

The sci-fi series, which stars Eliza Dushku, is currently filming its 11th episode and will ...

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ABC Axes Hank

Gina DiNunno — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:14:00 -0500

ABC has canceled freshman comedy series Hank after only five episodes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Is your favorite show in danger?

The show, starring Kelsey Grammer, will halt production after filming the show's ...

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Simon Cowell Is Prime Time's Top-Earning Man

Gina DiNunno — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:35:00 -0500

The snarkiest man on television is also the highest-earning.

American Idol judge Simon Cowell is television's best-paid man in prime time, earning an estimated ...

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Top Model's Miss J. Is a Dad

Gina DiNunno — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:21:00 -0500

America's Next Top Model judge Miss J. Alexander is not only a "runway diva coach extraordinaire," but also a dad.

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"A French lesbian had asked if ...

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Celine Dion Not Pregnant; In Vitro Determined Not Viable

Gina DiNunno — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:13:00 -0500

Contrary to the announcement made by Celine Dion's rep in August that the Canadian singer was pregnant with her second child, Dion's husband, Rene Angelil said she was not.

Angelil told Canadian newspaper Journal de Montreal that the couple believed that the in vitro fertilization treatment Dion, 41, underwent was ...

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TVGuide.com Launches Online "DVR"

TV Guide News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:40:00 -0500

TVGuide.com has launched My TVGuide.com DVR, a free service that allows users to select their favorite TV shows, organize them in one location, and watch them online at their convenience. My TVGuide.com notifies users when new episodes of their favorite shows are ready to watch.

"TVGuide.com's latest innovation...

Michael Jackson's Funeral Cost Nearly $1 Million

Gina DiNunno — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:06:00 -0500

Michael Jackson's private family funeral on Sept. 3 cost nearly $1 million, according to The Associated Press.

Michael Jackson finally laid to rest

The final bill from the Forest Lawn Cemetery was a total of $855,730, which included the purchase of other plots within the Grand Mausoleum that houses Jackson. The lavish ceremony costs were covered by Jackson's estate.

Other listed expenses included ...

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Report: Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks Call It Quits

Gina DiNunno — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:19:00 -0500

Dancing with the Stars pro Julianne Hough and country singer Chuck Wicks have split up, a source told People.

Julianne Hough joins Christina Aguilera, Cher in Burlesque

"This was mutual. They needed ...

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Mega Buzz: Scoop on V, Grey's, Vampire Diaries and More!

Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:26:00 -0500

Every week, editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant answer your burning questions. Want some TV scoop? Please send all questions to mega_scoop@tvguide.com.

You raised the question last week, so answer it. Will there be a Visitor-human birth on V? — Jim
MICKEY: We already know that Morris Chestnut's Ryan Nichols has a human lovah, but I'm hearing that a different human-V coupling will produce a bouncing baby reptile. Morena Baccarin, who plays Anna, the creepy-hot leader of the Visitors, is coy on the matter, but says it's definitely a possibility. There's your breaking news, Chad Decker.

V: Sit down with Visitors' leader Morena Baccarin

I loved the Arizona-centric episode of Grey's Anatomy. What's next for her? — Lori
ADAM: Show of jazz hands: Who wants a musical episode of Grey's? Well, you're...

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Glee's Love Quadrangle Is Becoming a Pentagon

Natalie Abrams — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:19:00 -0500

As if you couldn't add any more points to Glee's Quinn-Finn-Puck-Rachel love quadrangle, a new glee club member is being added to the mix. TVGuide.com sat down with Chris Colfer to get the dirt on who else is crushing on the cool kids. Colfer also discusses the "Defying Gravity" diva-off and the return of one wicked guest-star and the possibility of another ...

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Mercy's James Tupper Previews Full-On "Violence"

Gina DiNunno — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Last week's Mercy ended with Mike figuring out his wife Veronica had an affair in Iraq. So, how is Mike going to fare this week now that he's digested the news of her infidelity?

NBC picks up Community, Mercy and Parks and Recreation

"It comes to violence [between Mike and Sands]," James Tupper, who plays Dr. Sands on the medical drama, tells TVGuide.com. "Very full-on, direct, action-movie violence. I felt like an action hero for the day of shooting!"

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Though it's hard to say why Sands has had such a hard time letting Veronica go despite her ambivalence, Tupper feels a lot of it has to do with them sharing something in Iraq. "I think being close to her is necessary for his recovery from the experience," says Tupper.

While the freshman series has aired only its first six episodes, last week alone, Elisabeth Moss, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara appeared as guest stars. Tupper also discussed an upcoming appearance by his Men In Trees co-star and mother of his child, Anne Heche.

Anne Heche and James Tupper welcome baby boy

"Her character ...

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Glee's Kevin McHale Hints at New Love Connection

Gina DiNunno — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

A new Glee romance may be taking center stage soon.

Mark Salling discusses Glee's growing love quadrangle

"My character [gets] a little love interest," says Kevin McHale, who plays Artie Abrams, the only glee member in a wheelchair. Though McHale wouldn't say who the lady is, he did drop a few hints.

"It's somebody that's already ...

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Vampires Dominate People's Choice Awards

Natalie Abrams — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:52:00 -0500

Twilight, True Blood and The Vampire Diaries all snagged multiple People's Choice Awards nominations, proving that vampires really are taking over Hollywood.

Both True Blood and Vampire Diaries grabbed a nom for favorite sci-fi/fantasy show, while the former is also nominated for favorite TV obsession and its star, Anna Paquin, got a nod in the TV drama actress category. Additionally, Diaries is up for new TV drama.

Watch full episodes of The Vampire Diaries in our Online Video Guide

Twilight picked up three nominations...

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Kathy Griffin Lands Law & Order: SVU Guest Spot

Natalie Abrams — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:16:00 -0500

Comedian Kathy Griffin will guest-star in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Watch full episodes of Law & Order: SVU in our Online Video Guide

Late on Monday, executive producer Neal Baer asked fans on Twitter to fill in the spaces in a Hangman-type game. After nearly a day's worth of guesses, Baer revealed...

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Sheila Kelley Joins the Cast of Lost

Natalie Abrams — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:08:00 -0500

L.A. Law's Sheila Kelley has been cast in a recurring role on Lost, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Watch full episodes of Lost

Kelley, 45, will play...

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Advocates for the Disabled Speak Out Against Glee's Wheelchair Episode

Natalie Abrams — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:57:00 -0500

In Wednesday's episode of Glee, the glee club members spend time in wheelchairs to get a feel for what their pal Artie (Kevin McHale) does on a daily basis. The story line has caught the attention of actors with disabilities and their advocates, according to The Associated Press.

Advocates see the casting of McHale, who is not disabled, as a lost chance for someone with an actual disability to get the role...

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Lawyer for Accused David Letterman Blackmailer Denies Extortion

Natalie Abrams — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:46:00 -0500

A lawyer for the CBS producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman says his client was only attempting to sell the Late Show host a screenplay, according to The Associated Press.

David Letterman felt "threatened" over extortion attempt

"There was no extortion. There was a screenplay for sale," Gerald Shargel, Robert J. Halderman's attorney, said in a statement outside of the courtroom. "There was a commercial transaction. Nothing more."

Despite Shargel asking that the case be dismissed...

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Full House's Jodie Sweetin Struggled with Alcohol, Meth

Gina DiNunno — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:07:00 -0500

Jodie Sweetin played the adorable, wisecracking Stephanie Tanner on the '80s sitcom Full House, but the former child star's real life has been considerably more dramatic. Sweetin stopped by TVGuide.com's studios to explain life as a "blackout drinker," how she got into meth, why her baby helped her turn things around and how her tell-all book — UnSweetined — helped her on the road to recovery.

Jodie Sweetin divorce details: "Our house is in foreclosure"

Watch the interview after the jump.

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Dancing's Maks: Judges Were A Lot Better

Maksim Chmerkovskiy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:20:00 -0500

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your comments again.

First, I want to close the chapter on the judges before getting into the dances. I felt like they were better Monday night and did not have the "insanity bug." I applaud them for sticking to the job requirements and giving some constructive criticism. Bruno is still heavily auditioning for something, but it was a lot better. I'm fine with all the gimmicks if there's a right balance with what they're supposed to do. The only thing that I don't understand is that Carrie Ann has shows where she does not point out one mishap everyone sees and then has shows where she points out the tiniest things that nobody sees, like what she did with Joanna in her paso doble. This is when you feel like she wasn't ready to give a 10. But overall, I thought their marks were OK and their comments were more productive and helpful. The funny thing is, I was backstage with a bunch of people and ...

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Has Leukemia

Joyce Eng — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:26:00 -0500

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is battling leukemia, and says his prognosis is "very good."

The retired Los Angeles Lakers center — the National Basketball Association's greatest all-time scorer — was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare blood and bone marrow cancer, last December.

"I heard the word 'leukemia,' and I thought ...

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Kim Kardashian: Kourtney's "Having a Hard Time" Handling Pregnancy Weight

Joyce Eng — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:05:00 -0500

Kourtney Kardashian is counting down the days until her baby boy arrives — because she can't wait to drop the baby weight.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has gained 26 pounds during her pregnancy, but is "having a hard time" accepting the ...

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Robert De Niro's Tribeca Productions Signs Deal with CBS

Joyce Eng — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:01:00 -0500

Robert De Niro's production company, Tribeca Productions, has inked a two-year deal with CBS Television Studios, Variety reports.

The two-time Oscar winner and his Tribeca co-founder, Jane Rosenthal, are working on three New York-based projects for ...

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Justin Timberlake Granted Restraining Order

Joyce Eng — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:59:00 -0500

Justin Timberlake has won a restraining order against an accused stalker.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David S. Cunningham III on Monday ordered Karen McNeil to stay away from the Grammy-winning singer for ...

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Trump, Omarosa Reunite for Dating Series

Joyce Eng — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:57:00 -0500

The Apprentice's infamous one-named villain, Omarosa, is looking for the one — with a little help from The Donald.

The ex-contestant (formerly known as Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth) will reunite with Donald Trump for a dating reality series called ...

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