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Jessica Simpson Angrily Twitters @Melrose

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Gossip, Video

Jessica Simpson Twitter

“who writes this crap?” Jessica Simpson recently demanded of her Twitter-reading audience, after noting that “CW catching up on MP.” That stands for Melrose Place, the show which recently fired Jess’ little sister Ashlee (and after they pimped her out as their main promo, too).

“i have had bad scripts to work with, but this?thank God my sister is amazing and got you some press.” Simpson continued to fire away.

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Mia Michaels Explains Her SYTYCD Exit

Mia MichaelsPaula Abdul may have left her show on less than amicable terms, but that doesn’t mean all FOX judges are unhappy.

In a new interview, Mia Michaels claims her So You Think You Can Dance departure had nothing to do with a contract. It also didn’t have anything to do with Adam Shankman…or a supposed battle with cancer. She simply felt it was time.

“It’s been an amazing five-year journey and I am in a place where I have all these great opportunities that have been presented to me and I am ready to take on all these challenges,” MIchaels told People magazine. “So when I was working on the show, I wasn’t able to really focus on anything else. Now I’m really focusing on these other projects that I can’t pass up. I think that’s pretty much the main reason why I left the show.”

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Colin Egglesfield on His Melrose Move


“I’ve had better days, to be quite honest,” Colin Egglesfield, the resident hot guy on Melrose Place, sat down recently to talk about his from the show - a decision he says took him by surprise.

The CW has claimed that it was part of the show’s plan all along to be rid of both Egglesfield and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, who will also be leaving . Egglesfield, however, tells a different story. “Obviously the ratings aren’t what they need or want them to be, so they’re [the network] going to try things to shake things up.”

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Get Obsessed with Glee

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

Glee cover - Entertainment WeeklyIf you’re not already among the multitude of Gleeks - that’s fans of the FOX show - it’s probably only a matter of time before catchy tunes, compelling stories and great acting turn it into your obsession, too.

Entertainment Weekly’s newest issue, scheduled for a Friday release, will reveal the inside scoop on upcoming episodes and music. Best of all, it also includes a feature on the hilarious , who plays Glee Club enemy Sue Sylvester. This sneak peek at the cover is only the beginning of what the issue offers.

But you don’t have to wait for Friday to hear all the recent Glee news. Want a hint about where the club is going musically? Just keep reading…

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Hugh Laurie Considers Quitting House

Posted by Kathleen Kane Categories: Drama, Prime Time, FOX, House, Gossip, Rumors

Hugh Laurie talks about possibly quitting House

Star of the hit medical drama House, British actor Hugh Laurie claims that he has developed health issues from the fake limp he portrays on the show.

“The show might last through to series seven, eight or nine but I don’t know if I will because I’m starting to lose my knees. It’s a lot of hip work. There are things going badly wrong. I need to do yoga.”

The knees aren’t the only problems he has with filming the show.

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No Weekend Update Gig for SNL’s Kristen Wiig

Kristen WiigShe may in the middle of filming , and her movie Extract may currently be in theaters, but there’s one thing Kristen Wiig won’t be doing: co-anchoring the Weekend Update.

Despite reports that the Emmy-nominated SNL star was to join Seth Meyers on the news desk, sources are now telling Entertainment Weekly that the buzz simply isn’t true. “It’s an Internet-fueled rumor,” the insider claims.

So who will eventually take over ‘s seat? (The Parks and Recreation actress will reclaim her spot in the first few shows of the season.) Since Meyers has managed to fly solo post-Poehler’s exit, it’s quite possible it’ll remain a one-man band.

will return on September 26.

(To get a look at TV Envy’s 2009 Fall Programming Schedule, click here.)

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Gay Kiss Planned for Gossip Girl’s Weswick

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Gossip

Neal BledsoeEvery time Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass make an attempt at happiness, something - or someone - always seems to get in the way. But this time around, the male hottie in question won’t have the cute brunette in mind.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Eric van der Woodsen may not be the only gay character on this season. Rumor has it actor Ed Westwick will soon have a male-male encounter of his own.

The recipient of Bass’ liplock will be reportedly be Josh Ellis (Neal Bledsoe), a freshman affairs head at NYU. Apparently Chuck’s lip-lock may be part of a plan his girlfriend has devised to get a chance at delivering a freshman speech.

How will Waldorf convince her beau to play along? Find out when the episode airs on Week 6.

(To get a look at TV Envy’s 2009 Fall Programming Schedule, click here.)

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Is Paula Abdul Really Leaving American Idol?

Paula AbdulSimon Cowell has made it clear many times over that he doesn’t want to do American Idol without , and her ongoing and up-and-down contract negotiations with the show have been well-publicized. So…is she really, really leaving, or is this just another tactic to get more money?

are surfacing that Abdul is still very much a part of the Idol auditions this year, and many believe that rumors of her departure are just another tool to get what she wants from producers.

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American Idol 9: Bucking for a Female Winner?

American Idol

No episodes have aired and the season hasn’t started, but industry gossip has it that a female will wear the crown at the end of (which begins broadcasting in January).

According to Vote for the Worst, the gossip mill is saying that producers are willing to do whatever it takes - and votes be damned - to reach this desired end. Since the last two seasons have featured male winners, it’s assumed a female will re-balance the winning scales for the reality show. Allegedly, good-looking female plants are being shuffled into the audition mix even now.

(Make sure to check out our other American Idol 9 posts.)

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Rumer Willis to Make an Appearance on 90210

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Rumer Willis

The gorgeous daughter of Demi and Bruce, will appear on an episode of 90210 in the upcoming season. The raven-haired beauty has made guest spot appearances on Army Wives and CSI among other projects, so she’s no stranger to syndicated TV.

In Beverly Hills, she’ll become homosexual Gia. The character works for the school’s Blaze News, the paper for West Beverly Hills High. According to reports, she’ll appear in only one episode.

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