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Feb 8 2012 10:30 AM ET

'Parks and Recreation' star Nick Offerman to guest on 'The Cleveland Show' -- EXCLUSIVE

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On NBC’s Parks and Recreation, Nick Offerman plays a hands-off boss, but he’ll be playing a different kind of man in charge later this year. It may not even be spring yet, but Offerman already has recorded a guest spot for the Christmas episode of The Cleveland Show, voicing a sexist, philandering department-store owner who requires the female elves (including Roberta) to don hot pants to attract customers. “He’s very handsome and gassy,” Offerman tells EW. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 8 2012 09:00 AM ET

Pauly D's 'Jersey Shore' spin-off to premiere after 'Punk'd' -- EXCLUSIVE

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The man who believes his face should be in the dictionary next to the phrase ‘too much swag’ is about to get his chance to shine: MTV will premiere Pauly D’s Jersey Shore spin-off, appropriately titled The Pauly D Project, on March 29 at 10:30 p.m. The series will take viewers away from Seaside Heights as Mr. Delvecchio pursues his DJ dreams, scoring a record contract with 50 Cent’s G-Note Records and opening for Britney Spears on her “Femme Fatale” tour, all while palling around with his closest friends from his home state of Rhode Island. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 3 2012 04:58 PM ET

10 things you want to know about 'Puppy Bowl VIII'

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Some people love Super Bowl Sunday for the big game. Others, for the commercials and the chip-n-dip selection. But a bunch of you look forward to the footballiest day of the year because it also happens to be the cuddliest. On Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. ET, Animal Planet will unveil Puppy Bowl VIII, the annual spectacle in which little pooches scurry about a mini-football field and drag chew toys across the goal line. Before you watch this year’s contest, stick your nose in these facts about Puppy Bowl and those fetching canine athletes. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 1 2012 01:53 PM ET

'Parks and Recreation': Ron, Ben, and Andy... and a lot of whipped cream -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

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Valentine’s Day — or should I say, Galentine’s Day — arrives a little early this year. On Thursday’s episode of Parks and Recreation (NBC, 8:30 p.m.), Leslie sets out on a Cupid-like mission to put some hearts above single Ann’s head, but she also winds up putting more than a few question marks above boyfriend Ben’s when she sends him on a most difficult scavenger hunt. In the clip below, you can sneak a peek at what happens when Ben enlists the aid of Ron, who claims to “hate riddles and other such nonsense,” and Andy, who matches wits with a can of whipped cream (or as Leslie would say, “no food finer”). Press play and get a clue. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 30 2012 01:36 PM ET

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to guest on 'The Simpsons' -- EXCLUSIVE

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Here’s some news that we couldn’t wait to leak: Julian Assange will play himself in the 500th episode of The Simpsons! EW has learned exclusively that the WikiLeaks founder/editor-in-chief recorded a guest spot over the summer that is part of the animated Fox comedy’s landmark episode airing Feb. 19.

So, how did this casting curveball come about? Simpsons exec producer Al Jean says that series creator Matt Groening heard a rumor that the polarizing and elusive activist who runs the whistle-blowing website was interested in guest-starring on the series, “so we asked our casting director Bonnie Pietila — who had been able to unearth Thomas Pynchon and got Tony Blair to do the show — to find Mr. Assange. And she did.” Assange recorded his lines at a location unknown to Simpsons producers — he was and is still under house arrest in Britain — as Jean directed him remotely from Los Angeles. (“I was just given a number to call,” sums up Jean.) READ FULL STORY »

Jan 27 2012 09:30 AM ET

'Puppy Bowl VIII': Watch a puppy TD...and a pooper blooper! -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

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Warning: In just nine days, you will be subjected to extreme levels of cuteness. You may experience an uncontrollable urge to utter the word ‘awwwwww’ and try to pet your TV screen. Contact your doctor if symptoms last longer than Super Bowl Sunday, when Animal Planet airs…. Puppy Bowl VIII.

What’s that? You can’t wait until Feb. 5 to get your cuddly on? Allow us to be of service. We have acquired a few exclusive clips from this year’s contest, in which (SPOILER ALERT) more than a few young dogs will carry a chew toy across the goal line. Cheer on our benchwarmers as they trot out to start the second quarter! (Did you know that Calvin, a pit-bull mix, restores classic cars?) Go easy on a tiny collie-rottweiler mix named Montana, who draws a penalty for leaving his mark on the field! And throw a bone to Hunter, who tries to play tough D against the touchdown machine named Holly! All you have to do is click on the video below, and you will be awash in animal adorableness.

For more on Puppy Bowl VIII, pick up a copy of this week’s EW. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 25 2012 04:33 PM ET

Colin Hanks to guest-star on 'Happy Endings' -- EXCLUSIVE

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Colin Hanks is going from a killer drama to a killer comedy: The actor who played an apocalypse-obsessed serial murderer on Dexter‘s sixth season will guest-star in an episode of Happy Endings, EW has learned. The body count should be considerably lower on the ABC comedy, as he tackles the role of… Colin Hanks, a new celebrity friend of Dave (Zachary Knighton). What brings Hanks into Dave’s world? The Steak Me Home Tonight truck has become a Chicago hotspot boasting designer drinks. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 20 2012 04:46 PM ET

'30 Rock': Steve Buscemi to direct, guest-star in episode -- EXCLUSIVE

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Steve Buscemi is back on the case: The Boardwalk Empire actor will appear in the Feb. 16 episode of 30 Rock, series creator/star Tina Fey tells EW. Buscemi — who has guest-starred on the NBC comedy multiple times and directed an episode — will not only reprise his role as private detective Len Wosniak, he’ll also helm this installment. Notes Fey of the plot: “After Jack (Alec Baldwin) gets mugged, he tries to reach out to his connections on the police force, [saying,] ‘I know Commissioner Ray Kelly. We have a column in IRISH ARGUMENTS WEEKLY, the only all-caps magazine. But he hasn’t gotten back to me on this.’ Jack wants Len to help him form a private police force where the salary starts at $5 million, so the police have the same interest in protecting the rich.”

Other guest stars on 30 Rock‘s sixth season include Mary Steenburgen, Emma Stone, Andy Samberg, Will Arnett, and Kristen Schaal.

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Tracy Morgan: ‘I know bullying can hurt’

Jan 17 2012 02:22 PM ET

'Alcatraz': Jorge Garcia and producers dish on the show's mythology and characters

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Ten million people were in the mood for some captivating drama last night, as Fox unleashed the premiere of Alcatraz. Want some more insight into the J.J. Abrams-produced series, which follows a detective (Sarah Jones), an Alcatraz expert (Jorge Garcia), and a cryptic government official (Sam Neill) as they investigate why the inmates of the famous prison are suddenly reappearing unaged in current-day San Francisco? Read on to see what Garcia and exec producers/showrunners Jennifer Johnson and Daniel Pyne told EW about Alcatraz.

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DANIEL PYNE: They’re committing the crimes that put them in Alcatraz, which was the prison where people who couldn’t be in other prisons went. They’re resuming their criminal activities, so anything from kidnapping, bank robbery, murder, serial killers, sharp shooters, car robbery. I mean, serious, federal, just badass crimes. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 16 2012 04:40 AM ET

Russell Brand talks new late-night talk show, mocks Romney, Gingrich, and American politics

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British comedian Russell Brand took the stage at the end of the FX press tour to give TV critics a taste of his late-night talk show Strangely Uplifting (premiering in April), and wound up also giving them a trippy tour of his brain that had them chortling and shaking their heads. Here are the highlights:

• The show — which will shoot episodes two to three days in advance — will rely generously on interaction with a studio audience. “Basically it’s about the audience and Russell,” said exec producer-director Troy Miller. “We’re going to talk about things that are happening in the news and we’re going to talk about things that interest Russ…. It’s going to be soft news, hard news.” Brand later added: “You know how Louie is to the convention of sitcom, I would like this to be sort of news and topical comedy, very deconstructive, brilliantly put together by Troy… stripped of all nonsense, stripped of all subterfuge, no ‘Hello, coming up after the break,’ none of that rhubarb, just truth and beauty and humor.’” READ FULL STORY »

Jan 15 2012 08:00 PM ET

The 'Louie' TCA panel featuring Louis C.K.: 10 things we learned

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Comedian Louis C.K. met with TV critics during FX’s press tour event, discussing everything from season 3 of his critically lauded comedy Louie to the “scar tissue” he developed from making Pootie Tang. Here are the highlights:

• Louie heads back into production next month. C.K. wasn’t that forthcoming with story lines for season 3, but then again, he hasn’t written much of it yet. (He has four pages of notes.) “I’m terrified of season 3 not being as good as season 2,” he said.  “It keeps me up at night.”  He did note that season 3 would be different than season 2, in which he tried to “expose” and “illuminate” the world of standup. (And while talking to a group of reporters after the session, he seemed to indicate that the show will continue to deal with issue of mortality when he hinted that “some people will die.” Added C.K.: “I think one reason I like killing people on the show, it’s because when you have a TV show… you have power to change reality within the show. So I get to kill people. I get to decide who lives or dies. I don’t think this is good, I think it’s saying something bad about me.”) READ FULL STORY »

Jan 11 2012 01:27 PM ET

'Happy Endings': Megan Mullally and Michael McKean share some shocking news in tonight's episode! -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

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It’s never easy when one of your parents is out on the dating circuit. It’s doubly difficult when that parent pairs up with one of your friend’s parents. Tonight’s episode of Happy Endings (ABC, 9:30 p.m.) deals with said predicament as Dave’s dad, Big Dave (guest star Michael McKean!) blows into town and shows off his new girlfriend, who is… Penny’s mom (returning guest star Megan Mullally)! In other plot news, Alex adopts a racist parrot. Watch the two clips below to get your first look at our blended family-in-the-making. Warning: Video may contain wet willies. READ FULL STORY »
Jan 10 2012 03:06 PM ET

Watch Adam Scott excel at Claymation, depression on this week's 'Parks and Recreation' -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

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Romney. Gingrich. Huntsman. Perry. Paul. There are so many names floating around the world of politics, we’re just going to say Knope to it all this week. After a month-long hiatus, Parks and Recreation returns to NBC on Thursday with a new episode, “The Comeback Kid,” in which City Council candidate Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) tries to kick-start her campaign with a flashy event. Meanwhile, someone very close to Leslie is launching his own campaign. Of sadness. And it may require an intervention. You see, Ben (Adam Scott) seems to have found a new mate and she goes by the name of Clay. Press play below and ask yourself: Do you think a depressed person could make that?

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