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Jun 6 2011 11:03 AM ET

CMT orders 'Texas Women' reality show -- EXCLUSIVE

by James Hibberd

Categories: Reality TV, Scoop

Image Credit: CMT

These ain’t no desperate housewives: CMT has ordered a new docu-soap reality show about ambitious young working women in Texas.

In the upcoming Texas Women, a quartet of friends work in the rodeo and country music scene by day and party by night in the Lone Star State. There’s a competitive barrel racer (if you don’t know what that is, you haven’t been to enough rodeos), a part-time barrel racer, a stock contractor, and an aspiring singer.

“They’re kick ass. They can fight like cats on a Saturday night, then wake-up Sunday, apologize, and go to church together,” says Jayson Dinsmore, CMT’s executive vp of development.

CMT has picked up eight one-hour episodes of the show for July 14 debut. And here’s something rare: Normally series announcements never have trailers ready yet, but we have one for Texas Women (and that title could still change, btw). Here it is: READ FULL STORY »

Jun 6 2011 10:41 AM ET

'Modern Family' cast nabs five Critics Choice Television Awards nominations

by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: Modern Family

Image Credit: Bob D’Amico/ABC

Modern Family was nominated for six Critics Choice Television Awards by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. Ty Burrell, Ed O’Neill and Eric Stonestreet each picked up Supporting Actor in a Comedy series nods, and Julie Bowen and Sofia Vergara were each nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

The inaugural Critics Choice Awards will be presented June 20 in Beverly Hills and streamed live on VH1.com. (These are not be confused with the Television Critics Association awards, which are given each July by members of the long-standing organization made up of the nation’s TV critics and reporters). For an entire list of all the nominees, click after the jump.

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Jun 6 2011 10:40 AM ET

Jim Parsons to guest star on 'iCarly' -- EXCLUSIVE

by Dan Snierson

Categories: EW Exclusive, iCarly, Television, The Big Bang Theory, TV Biz

Image Credit: Bob Charlotte/PR Photos; Lisa Rose/Nickelodeon

On The Big Bang Theory, Jim Parsons plays someone who would like to believe that he’s ahead of his time. Now on iCarly, he’ll play someone who claims that he actually is. EW has learned that the Emmy-winning actor will guest star on Miranda Cosgrove’s hit Nickelodeon sitcom as Caleb, a psychiatric patient who thinks that he hails from the future. He winds up befriending Carly and Co. when they visit the ward. Parsons, who is currently appearing on Broadway in The Normal Heart, shoots his guest spot today; the episode will air later this year as part of the show’s fourth season. Jane Lynch and Jack Black have also popped up in season 4, which is averaging 6.4 million viewers per episode.

Jun 5 2011 11:29 PM ET

'Game of Thrones' producers talk Jason Momoa's big fight in Episode 8

by James Hibberd

Categories:

Sunday’s episode of Game of Thrones contained an unexpected treat for fans of George R. R. Martin’s novel when menacing Dotharki horse lord Khal Drogo entered into a life-and-death brawl for leadership of his tribe.

The added scene gave actor Jason Momoa, who’s also pumping up another iconic muscle-bound warrior this summer in the Conan the Barbarian reboot, a chance to show why Drogo is so feared. Showrunners Dan Weiss and David Benioff tell EW this addition to the first season of Thrones was actually Momoa’s idea — but it took awhile for the actor to talk them into it. READ FULL STORY »

Jun 5 2011 05:27 PM ET

Matt Passmore on season 2 of 'The Glades': 'The danger's become more immediate'

by Sandra Gonzalez

Categories: The Glades, TV Scoop

Image Credit: Gene Page/A&E Network

Tonight marks the return of A&E’s answer to summer TV, and after a 13-episode first season, fans can expect more of what they grew to love about The Glades, says the shows Aussie star Matt Passmore, who plays transplant Det. Jim Longworth. “I think the show is nice, light, and escapist. It’s got a fun touch for a very dark subject,” he says. “Especially on a Sunday night when you’re about to head into another big week of work, I think it’s nice to just sit back and watch the way these characters move through the space with a light touch. And a fun touch.”

In a chat with EW, Passmore talks more about what fans can expect from the second season, premiering tonight.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Why do you think The Glades is a good fit for summer TV?
I think the audience can relate in the summer. It’s beautiful surroundings, and I think not only in America but a lot of the world, there is a fascination with Florida. It’s got such a glossy exterior and such a dark interior. It’s like, you scratch below the surface, and you start coming up with the muck. So behind every bikini babe is an alligator. There’s not many places in America that you can have that kind of juxtaposition in. You start putting murder stories around that, it makes for a lot of very interesting circumstances.

And on this show, the bikini babe gets eaten by the alligator. READ FULL STORY »

Jun 5 2011 01:09 PM ET

Roundabout! Cheryl Cole offered 'X Factor' job back

by James Hibberd

Categories: The X Factor

Image Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The biggest X Factor in Fox’s version of the UK hit has been Brit singer Cheryl Cole, who was originally announced as part of the show’s judging panel last month, then was seemingly booted off, and is now being offered a role on the show again.

Here’s what we’re being told happened: Cole signed up with U.S. version of X Factor and participated in the early judging rounds. What went down next is the subject of some dispute, but one U.S.-based executive involved in the matter tells EW that Cole “wasn’t quite herself” during her four days of filming, potentially due to nerves or just feeling out of her environment with the new show.

Some reports have made it sound like U.S. producers basically booted Cole from the show because they were unhappy with her performance. Our source says was more consensual.

“After the Chicago auditions, producers suggested she might be happier returning to the UK panel and her management clearly indicated she’d be happy to consider that,” a source says. “It wasn’t meant to be the case she was ‘being fired.’ She was offered an alternative [to work on the UK version] for more money where they thought she might be happier.” READ FULL STORY »

Jun 4 2011 10:28 AM ET

'America's Best Dance Crew' finale: the Jabbawockeez return -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

by Archana Ram

Categories: Cable, EW Exclusive, First Look, Reality TV

After another season of gravity-defying dance moves, America’s Best Dance Crew ends its sixth season tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. on MTV. In this exclusive clip of the finale, season one champs, the Jabbawockeez, return to the stage in their signature white masks for more popping and b-boying. Check it out: READ FULL STORY »

Jun 4 2011 12:16 AM ET

'Young and the Restless': Lily learns shocking truth -- VIDEO

by Lynette Rice

Categories: Daytime Soaps, EW Exclusive, First Look

Yep, it was pretty dang crazy to kill off a popular character like Cane but his death — and sudden resurrection — has certainly ushered in a whole new level of crazy fun on The Young and the Restless. Check out this promo that teases a big reveal about Daniel Goddard’s beloved character and his poor put-upon wife Lily (Christel Khalil). Oh, and have a nice trip, see you next fall, daddy-o! READ FULL STORY »

Jun 3 2011 09:18 PM ET

'Jersey Shore' season four in Italy gets premiere date

by James Hibberd

Categories: Jersey Shore, Reality TV

The return of summer’s biggest cable series, Jersey Shore, finally has a premiere date.

The show has been beset by challenges after relocating the action to Florence, Italy proved tricky, to say the least. Originally expected to debut in July, Shore will return Thursday, Aug. 4 at 10 p.m.

Plus, MTV just announced that season five is starting production in June, with the cast going back to Seaside Heights for the next round. To warm up viewers for the new season, MTV will air a one-hour special on July 26 showing the rise of Shore from buzzed-about new project to the highest-rated series in MTV’s history. The network will also release Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season Three on July 26. There you go, Shore fans, plan your summer vacations accordingly.

Jun 3 2011 04:53 PM ET

Sexy new 'True Blood' trailer: 'I can eat who I want' -- EXCLUSIVE

by James Hibberd

Categories: Scoop, Trailers, True Blood

Sex, violence, biting and more sex!

If you weren’t already excited enough about True Blood season four, here’s HBO’s second full-length trailer for the new season. This will make its on-air debut Sunday during the MTV Movie Awards, but you can see it here first. Season four debuts June 26. Here’s your must-watch new trailer: READ FULL STORY »

Jun 3 2011 03:13 PM ET

'Freaky Eaters' experts talk about season 2 -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

by Breia Brissey

Categories: Freaky Eaters, My Strange Addiction, Reality TV

Image Credit: Eric Smith/TLC

I’m a pretty picky eater. My friends and family often give me a hard time about my not-so-normal eating choices, but after watching Freaky Eaters I know I’m certainly not alone. Similar to another TLC series, My Strange Addiction, each episode of Freaky Eaters follows someone with a bizarre compulsion toward a particular food. In the premiere, you’ll meet Nikki Myles, who consumes up to 3,330 calories a day in corn starch. Two experts, psychotherapist Dr. Mike Dow, and nutrition specialist J.J. Virgin, (seen above during a shock therapy session) stage a food intervention to help these individuals overcome their bad culinary habits. Read the interview below, and then watch an exclusive clip from Sunday’s season 2 premiere. (Freaky Eaters airs Sundays on TLC at 10 and 10:30 p.m.)

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Jun 3 2011 01:24 PM ET

Are you still watching 'The Killing'?

by James Hibberd

Categories: The Killing, TV Ratings

Image Credit: Carole Segal/AMC

Or Camelot? Or Borgias? Or Treme?

We’ve been obsessively tracking Game of Thrones ratings, but what some of the other cable dramas? Are you still wondering who killed Rosie Larson or do you just want Sarah to go to California with that guy so she can get out of the rain? Here’s how some of the field has been performing, whether each show has been renewed or not, and how each show is trending:

HBO’s Game of Thrones 2.4 million average; numbers somewhat steady through season (Renewed!)

AMC’s The Killing 2.2 million average; ratings took a serious dive after the show’s big premiere, then again after the fourth episode, but have held steady since then, averaging around 1.9 million (No decision yet, but these are still decent numbers for AMC)

Starz’ Camelot 917,000 average; sort of holding steady since second episode (No decision yet) READ FULL STORY »

Jun 3 2011 01:19 PM ET

Kate Gosselin takes Manhattan -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

by Lynette Rice

Categories: EW Exclusive, First Look, Television

Admit it, you’ve missed her! Kate Gosselin and her brood are back on TLC Monday with another edition of Kate Plus 8. In this episode titled Kate’s Night Out, Gosselin’s friend Jamie surprises her with a birthday weekend in New York City. Dinner! Dancing! Young people! Oy, not our girl’s cup of tea.