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Sara Gilbert Becomes a Big Bang Theory Regular

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, CBS, News

Johnny Galecki and Sara Gilbert in The Big Bang Theory

Good news, Roseanne fans. Sara Gilbert will be returning to next year.

Gilbert, who was married to Galecki on the hit ABC series, reignited sparks with former co-star when she guested last season. Sara played Leslie Winkle, a love interest of Leonard’s on the CBS comedy.

Although watchers were only teased with a three-episode stint last year, Gilbert will now become a permanent fixture of the show.

See if their relationship evolves into Darlene and David 2.0 when Big Bang premieres on September 22.

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Ugly Betty Casting News

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, ABC, Gossip, Rumors

Val Emmich

Warning: Possible Spoiler Ahead!

It looks like won’t be the only new person entering Betty Suarez’s life next fall. Although she spent a good portion of last season trying to sort her feelings for both Gio and Henry, Betty may soon have another man to deal with.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, hottie Val Emmich has just been cast a recurring character on . Fans of 30 Rock may remember him as the young coffee boy who thought Liz Lemon was only 29. In this case, Emmich will aim for someone closer to his own age and play a possible new love interest for Suarez.

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Osbournes to Return to TV

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Comedy, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Cable, FOX, Rumors

The Osbournes

Rowdy and raucous, made a big splash on cable TV just six short years ago. When their reality show first filled screens in 2002, they quickly became the first family of rock n roll. If you think Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack left the small screen too quickly, FOX has something in store for you.

The network has given the green light to six episodes of a new variety-style show featuring the famous family. has likened the project to - get this - The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. The new Osbourne show, as yet unnamed, will give viewers an hour’s worth of entertainment in the form of comedic skits, musical numbers, audience participation and special guest stars. 

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HBO’s Tribute to George Carlin

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Categories: Comedy, Specials, Cable, HBO, News

George CarlinTo honor the work of the late George Carlin, HBO will be dedicating several hours of airtime to him over the next few days.

This Friday, the cable channel will reair the comedian’s last special for the network. George Carlin: It’s Bad for Ya, which originally premiered this past March, will repeat @ 9 p.m Eastern

Hours of consecutive Carlin coverage will also air on HBO2 prior to this weekend’s broadcast. On both Wednesday and Thursday nights, George’s work can be seen between 8 p.m and 1 a.m. Eastern.

Carlin performed in a total of 14 specials for overall.

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Square Pegs: Before Sarah Jessica Parker Became Carrie Bradshaw

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Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, CBS, DVD


If you are one those who only knew existed post-SATC, you are in for real treat. Surprisingly, the fashionista wasn’t always as glamorous as she is now.

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Eddie Cibrian: ABC’s Hottest Co-Star of the Year

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, ABC, Gossip

Either the Alphabet network is completely out of fresh ideas or they simply know a hot stud when they see one.  (Believe me, I’m not complaining.)

Since last fall, actor Eddie Cibrian (Third Watch) has been cast as the sexy boyfriend and/or ex in three different ABC shows.  He played one of Karen Darling’s ex-hubbys on and he was fixed up with Christina Applegate on Samantha Who?.  Now the actor is going to sex things up one more time.

Ugly Betty, Eddie CibrianUgly Betty, Eddie Cibrian

Starting tonight, Cibrian can be seen on as Justin’s gym teacher and as a new love interest for his student’s mother.  Wow.  And I thought Santos was hot.  Hilda should definitely come out of her mourning now.

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New Glimpse of Britney Spears on How I Met Your Mother

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Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, CBS, Gossip

How I Met Your Mother, Britney Spears and Neil Patrick Harris

Here it is—your first look at Britney Spears’ return to How I Met Your Mother.

Based on this picture alone, I’m guessing that Barney is aiming to sleep with Abby?  Yeah, I have no idea where I got that idea from either.

Look for Spears to set another HIMYM ratings high next Monday (May 12).

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Family Guy’s Fate on FOX

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Animation, Comedy, Prime Time, FOX, Gossip

Family GuyHome of the nation’s number one show, 20th Century Fox will soon be paying one of their writer/producers one of the biggest salaries in TV. Here’s the twist: that person doesn’t work on .

Seth MacFarlane, creator of and American Dad, will become the best-paid writer/producer on TV thanks to his new contract. The agreement ensures that Family Guy will remain on the air until 2012, but it also covers a few other projects still in the till. Under the terms of the contract, MacFarlane will continue to pen episodes of American Dad as well as The Cleveland Show (a planned Family Guy spinoff). “I get a lot of pleasure out of making show,” said MacFarlane to the press. “It’s a bonus to get getting paid well for it, and it’s a double bonus to be getting paid exorbitantly for it.” The amount in question remains undisclosed, though it is expected to soar above the $60 million, five-year contract offered to J.J. Abrams (Lost) in 2006. 

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Scrubs Says Goodbye to NBC

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Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, ABC, NBC, Scrubs, News

Scrubs

Although the Sacred Heart gang is only scheduled for two more episodes, no official announcement has been made by NBC as to the fate of it’s long-running comedy.  The network has also neglected to give ’ possible series finale any ramped-up promotion.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the studio’s indifference may have to do with the show’s new home.  What seemed to be just a wishful dream earlier is now apparently coming true:  Scrubs will getting a new life at ABC.

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Britney Spears Returns to How I Met Your Mother

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, CBS, Editorial, Gossip, Ratings, Renewals

Britney Spears, How I Met Your Mother

Even though Sarah Connor has managed to get itself off the renewal bubble, there’s a list of others shows out there still aiming to get their golden tickets.

Believing there’s nothing wrong with a bit of promotional overkill, How I Met Your Mother will be looking to once again milk something out of their celebrity cash cow.  (No pun intended.) According to People, a source reports that will indeed make another appearance on the comedy.  Her first stint on the CBS series helped give the show its highest ratings ever.

Now if this latest publicity stunt doesn’t get the network to renew HIMYM once and for all, I don’t know what will.  Will Jason Segel need to go full frontal?  I’ve seen .  I know he’d do it.

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