Attention, Upper East Siders: OMFGWTFHOLLA!
Sources confirm to me exclusively that Gossip Girl‘s Nov. 9 episode will feature three major characters having sex. At the same time. In the same bed. Together.
And I repeat: OMFHWTFHOLLA!
Though my Gossip mole has asked that I not ID the threesome (on the grounds that it would ruin a major upcoming storyline, or some such nonsense), I can confirm that the kinky tryst will involve one of the following combos… READ FULL STORY »
Despite press reports suggesting that further scrutiny may be needed, it appears unlikely at this time that Worldwide Pants and/or CBS will conduct an internal investigation following David Letterman’s televised revelation on Oct. 1 that he had affairs with female staff members. Press reports have indicated that the host had a relationship with former assistant Stephanie Birkitt, 34, and an employee in the 1990s who was one of his peers. A spokesman for Worldwide Pants (the production company that produces The Late Show for CBS) indicated to EW that, like most companies, it circulates an employee manual each year that addresses harassment, but there are no specific rules barring sexual relationships between supervisors and managers. ”Dave is not in violation of our policy and no one has ever raised a complaint against him,” the spokesman said.
CBS would not comment officially, but insiders say the network continues to support its late-night star, who personally made the decision to come clean about his workplace affairs. A source on the show said Letterman improvised most of his “do you feel like a little story?” segment last Thursday, which included some of his signature folksy humor but also featured sobering statements about the extortion attempt being “quite scary” and “terrifying” (48 Hours producer Robert “Joe” Halderman has been indicted for allegedly making the threats – he pled not guilty t0 the charges). Worldwide Pants is not streaming Letterman’s now infamous revelation on CBS.com, though the company does not always put all his memorable clips online. Bootleg clips of Letterman’s revelation have been pulled from YouTube by CBS, citing copyright laws.
After a routine break on Friday, production on The Late Show resumes today. Tonight’s guests are Steve Martin and Lea Michele from the Fox drama Glee (there have been no changes in booking since Thursday’s episode, the spokesman said). Other guests for the week include Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Eliza Dushku (Dollhouse), Vince Vaughn, and musical performances by Kiss and Natalie Merchant.
Overall, the news from Nielsen has only been positive for Letterman in his battle with Conan O’Brien, the new host of The Tonight Show. Letterman won the first full week of the 2009-10 season in viewers and all key demos, his first such win since 2005.
Bones has abruptly shut down production due to a possible outbreak of swine flu, the show’s creator, Hart Hanson, announced via Twitter.
“First time in Bones history we are shut down from production,” Hanson tweeted. “Damn swine flu! That’s gonna cut into Christmas hiatus.”
A show spokesperson confirms that among those sidelined is leading man David Boreanaz, although it’s unclear if he actually has the H1N1 bug. “David is out with the flu and the show shut down today since he was in every scene,” says the rep. “We hope to resume production tomorrow.”
Hanson later clarified via Twitter that “there is no indication that Boreanaz has swine flu. We expect him back tomorrow. I’m now going out to get swine flu myself in atonement.”
Get well soon, David (whatever it is that ails you)!
You’re gonna have a field day with this one, people — I know I did. True Blood is looking for a twenty- to thirtysomething knockout to play season 3 werewolf Alcide‘s psycho ex-girlfriend, Debbie Pelt. So who comes to mind when you hear that she’s described as sporty and spiteful, with black hair that wouldn’t be out of place on an Afghan at a dog show? Who comes to my mind is…
Milla Jovovich: Though she’s the heroine in the Resident Evil flicks, haven’t her angular features and kickass bod always made you think “bitch on wheels”? Just me? Really? Well, she’s still been known to try out the odd shag from time to time. READ FULL STORY »
That noise you hear is the sound of property values plummeting on Wisteria Lane. This November on Desperate Housewives, the most dangerous street in America will be the site of yet another calamity, this time a neighborhood plane crash.
“It’s going to be my cliffhanger for the first half of the season,” series creator Marc Cherry says of the tragedy, which, he adds, will “affect everyone’s lives.” READ FULL STORY »
You’ve waited more than 11 years for the cast of Seinfeld to reunite. Can you hang in there for just one more day? Sunday night on the HBO comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David unveils the much-anticipated multi-episode story line in which the master misanthrope tries to pull off a Seinfeld reunion show with Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Richards. Perhaps you’ve already read about how David managed to merge his two TV worlds in EW’s cover story, and you’ve checked out these bonus quotes from Seinfeld on EW.com. Now, in anticipation of tomorrow’s show, here’s even more scoop from Seinfeld and Curb cast members.
On being told by Larry David that a Seinfeld reunion would take place on Curb:
JEFF GARLIN: “I remember saying, ‘That would be really great.’ [Laughs] What else am I gonna say?!?! ‘I think you’re making a huge mistake? We may get a lot more viewers?’”
On possibly passing up big bucks if the gang had held out for a traditional “reunion show”:
JASON ALEXANDER: “I’ve always said one of the reasons that a Seinfeld reunion would never happen is because nobody could afford it. Had this been a real reunion we would have wanted the gates of heaven to open.”
NCIS: LA is giving Chris O’Donnell’s naval stud his first significant crush this November in the form of actress Monet Mazur.
The star of 40 Days and 40 Nights and Monster-in-Law will play the potentially recurring role of Natalie Buccola, a bright and confident secret service agent who develops a flirtation with O’Donnell’s Callen.
Mazur is scheduled to first appear in episode 6.
It stands to reason that a Supernatural season built around a looming apocalypse would feature a guest turn by Paris Hilton. But series creator Eric Kripke says the casting stunt — airing next Thursday — doesn’t herald the end of the world as we know it.
“I don’t think we’re gassing up the motorcycle to jump the shark yet,” insists Kripke of the episode, which finds the hotel heiress playing “a monster who takes the form of Paris Hilton… It’s a fun, irreverent episode about modern celebrity. [Fans] should withhold judgment until they see it.” READ FULL STORY »
In what could turn out to be the mother of all casting scoops, Rachel Bilson has landed a pivotal — some would say legendary — role in How I Met Your Mother‘s 100th episode. READ FULL STORY »
A Gossip Girl insider confirms to me exclusively that Broadway vet Aaron Tveit is reprising his role as Nate’s wealthy cousin, Tripp Vanderbilt, this November for at least six episodes.
Idle Gossip says the politically minded Tripp will announce that he’s running for office (possibly the senate) and Nate will get involved with his campaign. I’m told Holley Fain, who played Tripp’s fiancée, will also be returning for multiple episodes.
Tveit will juggle his Gossip arc with his current gig on Broadway in Next to Normal.
In other GG casting news READ FULL STORY »
Here’s a first look at the super-silly end tag from tonight’s Community. Watch it, laugh your ass off, then forward the link to a bunch of your friends! (If you’re having trouble viewing the clip, watch it here.)
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