Vacation’s over, Liz Lemon. The trailer for the upcoming sixth season of 30 Rock teases that everyone’s favorite “Night Cheese” crooner has got a secret that apparently only Kelsey Grammer can get to the bottom of. (Maybe he’ll also be running against Jack Donaghy for mayor of New York. Twist!) So what’s being kept so hush-hush? That she’s playing (and/or possibly cheering) for the WNBA team the New York Liberty? That her behavior has gotten so erratic (singing in public, grabbing her own boobs in an elevator) that even Tracy Jordan is concerned? We’ll have to wait until Thursday, Jan. 12, to find out. Until then, check out the promo, nerds: READ FULL STORY »
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Dec 14
2011
10:50 AM ET
'30 Rock' season 6 teaser trailer: What the what is going on with Liz Lemon?
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Dec 14
2011
09:20 AM ET
Steve Carell and Kyle Chandler land farewell SAG nominations: See the entire television list
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Regina King and Judy Greer announced the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards this morning, and for Primetime Television, it was more of the usual suspects. Boardwalk Empire, Breaking Bad, Dexter, and The Good Wife were each nominated for best ensemble drama, in addition to nominations for their respective stars. Steve Carell, who bid farewell to The Office, and Kyle Chandler, whose Friday Night Lights completed its run on NBC, both were recognized. Patrick J. Adams received his first SAG nomination for his work on Suits, and Jessica Lange was honored for her macabre role on FX’s American Horror Story. And of course, Betty White, a former Life Achievement Award winner, was once again nominated for Hot in Cleveland. The complete TV list of nominations is below. Click here for the SAG movie nominations.
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
LAURENCE FISHBURNE / Thurgood Marshall – “THURGOOD” (HBO)
PAUL GIAMATTI / Ben Bernanke – “TOO BIG TO FAIL” (HBO)
GREG KINNEAR / Jack Kennedy – “THE KENNEDYS” (REELZ CHANNEL)
GUY PEARCE / Monty Beragon – “MILDRED PIERCE“ (HBO)
JAMES WOODS / Richard Fuld – “TOO BIG TO FAIL” (HBO)
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Dec 14
2011
08:25 AM ET
Barbara Walters previews tonight's 'Most Fascinating People' lineup
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Barbara Walters is known for her restrained interview technique, her unflappable professionalism in the face of blubbering celebrities and tough-as-nails politicians. But there’s one bold-faced name — and an unexpected one at that — who inspired a rise in Walters’ usually measured timbre when she spoke with EW about her upcoming special, Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011. “I loved doing the interview,” spilled Walters of tart-tongued, deep-V-rocking X Factor host Simon Cowell.
Cowell was just one of the eight people Walters interviewed for tonight’s special, which runs 90 minutes for the first time in its 18-year history. Others included the Kardashians, Katy Perry, Donald Trump, and Derek Jeter. She will also profile Pippa Middleton and Amanda Knox. So what else did the interview queen have to say about Cowell and others on the short list? READ FULL STORY »
Dec 14
2011
08:00 AM ET
'The Exes': Judith Light guests as Kristen Johnston's mother! -- FIRST LOOK
Everyone’s got a mother, and on TV Land’s new sitcom, The Exes, Kristen Johnston’s is none other than Judith Light. That’s right, the Who’s the Boss? star is set to guest on the Jan. 4 episode, titled “A Very Wrong Engagement,” as the mother to Johnston’s divorce attorney character, Holly. EW has an exclusive first look at the pair together, which you can see in all its glory below.
Dec 13
2011
09:33 PM ET
Bloody good! Chris Meloni joins 'True Blood'
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Chris Meloni has booked his first post-SVU gig — and it’s a bloody good one.
The former star of the Dick Wolf drama will join HBO’s True Blood in season 5 as an “ancient, powerful vampire who holds the fate of Bill and Eric in his hands.” He will be a series regular.
Meloni’s role on Alan Ball’s drama marks a homecoming, of sorts: The actor previously played Chris Keller on the pay cabler’s gritty drama Oz from 1998 to 2003.
Earlier this year, Meloni decided to step down from playing Detective Elliot Stabler on the long-running NBC drama.
Though no official return date has been set, True Blood is expected to bow in June.
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True Blood casting: Meet Eric’s new sister!
Denis O’Hare reprises role as Russell Edgington
Dec 13
2011
07:03 PM ET
Stephanopoulos in for Amanpour on 'This Week'
George Stephanopoulos will return to This Week while Christiane Amanpour — who hosted the political talk show since 2010 — will become ABC’s global affairs anchor. She’ll continue hosting a daily show for CNN International.
Stephanopoulos will start back at the morning show on Jan. 8, but will still keep his gig on Good Morning America.
Amanpour released this statement: “This is an exciting and unique opportunity for me to take my love of story telling to primetime at ABC News with multiple specials, as well as becoming a roving Global Affairs anchor across all ABC platforms. I am looking forward to getting back into the field to report stories on global issues that matter greatly to the American people. At the same time, I will be broadcasting once again to hundreds of millions of people across the world with a weekday show on CNN International. This role is groundbreaking, bold and very different! I am thrilled and honored. It’s been an incredible experience to have had a ringside seat to democracy in action at This Week. It’s been an incredible honor to anchor such a prestigious program and I thank all of you who have helped me on that journey.”
Dec 13
2011
06:42 PM ET
FX orders fourth season of 'The League'
More episodes of The League have been drafted by FX: The cable network announced today that it has renewed the comedy series for a fourth season. The show, which centers on a group of friends in a fantasy football league, will begin production on the new season next summer, and those episodes will start flying across your screen in the fall.
The League is currently averaging 1.7 million viewers as it nears the end of season 3, representing a 25-percent increase over season 2.
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Sarah Silverman to guest star on ‘The League’ — EXCLUSIVE
‘The League’: Seth Rogen gets down and dirty
Dec 13
2011
06:02 PM ET
'Revenge': William Devane joins cast as Grayson patriarch -- EXCLUSIVE
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It’s time to meet Grandpa Grayson on ABC’s Revenge: EW has learned exclusively that soap vet William Devane has just been cast as Edward Grayson, the father of Conrad Grayson (Henry Czerny) and patriarch of the powerful Hamptons clan.
Our source says that Edward Grayson is summoned to Southampton by none other than Victoria Grayson (Madeleine Stowe), to help in her divorce battle against her estranged husband Conrad. The Grayson divorce storyline will only continue to heat up when the series returns on Jan. 4.
As of right now, Devane is set to appear as Edward Grayson in episodes 14 and 15, which are currently scheduled to air in February. Episode 15 is the doozy hour that fans have been waiting for, where much about the beach murder that launched the series will be revealed.
Devane is known for a variety of roles, from movies like Marathon Man to Payback, but he’s best known for his 10 years playing the villainous Gregory Sumner on Knots Landing, the spin-off of Dallas.
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‘Revenge,’ ‘Suburgatory’ get full season pickup
Dec 13
2011
03:01 PM ET
'Pretty Little Liars,' 'Burn Notice,' and 'Last Man Standing' stars talk what's next in Spoiler Room Video Edition
It’s that time again, folks!
If there’s something worth pausing my vacation for, it’s the third episode of Spoiler Room Video Edition! On tap today, we have some dish from Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale, who I caught up with during an ice skating party (as always, forgive me camera skills); a piece of my sitdown with Gabrielle Anwar from Burn Notice; and a fun preview from Nancy Travis from Last Man Standing. (Also, Liars fans, make sure you’ve checked out this juicy news!)
There’s a little something for everyone, I hope. But keep in mind I’m also open to suggestions. Make sure you e-mail me with names of celebs who you’d like to see in upcoming editions (Spoilerroom@ew.com). And make sure you follow me on Twitter for more on when you can read the next Spoiler Room column.
‘Till next time, friends! READ FULL STORY »
Dec 13
2011
02:57 PM ET
'NCIS': Brian Dietzen and Larry Miller tease 'Meet the Parents'-esque Christmas episode
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Jimmy Palmer has troubled headed his way. And his name is Larry Miller.
As EW first told you, the comedian will guest in tonight’s episode as Palmer’s (Brian Dietzen) father-in-law-to-be, and when we caught up with the pair to chat about the episode in a joint interview, the pair previewed an episode that’s Meet the Parents… with more murder.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So what can you tell me about the episode?
BRIAN DIETZEN: Jimmy Palmer, as everybody knows, is now engaged, and he’s going to be having a wedding by the end of the year, and in this episode, his wife-to-be’s father — his future father-in-law — is stopping by to see where Jimmy works and kind of vet him a little more before they actually get to the aisle. We’re really fortunate to have Larry Miller come in. He’s been just a joy to work with and play with and adding a heck of a lot of humor to what could be a really dour character and making it live and breath. And the two of us have been having a hell of a good time this whole week. READ FULL STORY »
Dec 13
2011
02:33 PM ET
'Boardwalk Empire' finale scores season-high ratings
Boardwalk Empire‘s stunner finale delivered the show’s biggest audience of the season.
The drama was seen by 3 million viewers on Sunday at 9 p.m., with an additional 834,000 tuning in for the first replay.
The network’s sneak preview of David Milch’s new horse-racing drama series Luck, however, didn’t win, place or show: Only 1.1 million viewers stuck around to get a look at the series. This was a preview, mind you, not an official premiere … but still: You would think the grown-up Boardwalk crowd would be a good fit for Luck.
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‘Boardwalk Empire’ showrunner explains shocking finale, talks season 3
Michael Pitt talks ‘Boardwalk Empire’ season 2 finale — EXCLUSIVE
‘Luck’ sneak-peek premiere review: Dustin Hoffman, Michael Mann, David Milch, plus horses = more, please
Dec 13
2011
02:28 PM ET
Chuck Lorre nearly quit 'Two and a Half Men,' says Charlie Sheen broke his heart
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CBS hitmaker Chuck Lorre granted a candid interview with TV Guide, in which he detailed the catastrophic end of his creative collaboration with Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men. Lorre says Sheen’s downward spiral “broke my heart. I thought we were on the same road together. I mean, we held hands and prayed when his sons were born prematurely.” All in all, he admitted, “It was a painful year. I’ll be sorting it out for a long time.” Below, we bring you more of 2011′s high- and lowlights, as told by Lorre. READ FULL STORY »
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