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Sep 13 2011 10:20 PM ET

Simon Cowell talks 'The X Factor': 'Old dog' Paula, 'fantastically self-centered' Nicole, and his plans to get the audience drunk

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A rather jaunty Simon Cowell, who’s bringing a U.S. version of his British hit The X Factor to Fox on Sept. 21, talked to reporters Tuesday about his experience filming so far. “I would say the American audiences are more vocal,” he said. “When they like someone, they let you know. And they certainly let you know when they disagree with you. There were a few occasions when we had to — otherwise I may have gotten seriously injured — bring back certain contestants we’d said no to.”

Will this aggression stand, man? It will! “We did say to [the audience], you’re like the fifth judge here. So it was fun, and everywhere we went, the crowds were good. Better in the evenings, because you could feel that they were drunk. I might do that for the live shows — just make everybody drink.”

More from reality TV’s newest boozehound after the jump: READ FULL STORY »

Sep 8 2011 05:27 PM ET

Prepare to be 'Enlightened' by new HBO dramedy -- EXCLUSIVE POSTER

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In HBO’s new fall dramedy, Enlightened, Laura Dern plays Amy Jellicoe, a self-destructive corporate exec who lands herself in a Hawaiian mental-health treatment center after suffering a nervous breakdown. When she emerges from rehab, the world looks a little different and she begins to reconsider her role in it.

“Picture if you will, if Lucy [Ricardo] became Norma Rae,” Dern told EW on the set last year. “You know, America has become so complacent, how could we have fun with the question of who still has a voice in America? It [would] be the reactive, prickly person who probably most of the time won’t say it or do it right, but in fact is bold enough to say ‘This is unacceptable.’”

Click below for an exclusive first look at the show’s in-your-face poster.

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Sep 8 2011 05:04 PM ET

'Biggest Loser' exec producer talks addition of Anna Kournikova, surprises for season 12

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Your wait for weight-loss is almost over: Season 12 of The Biggest Loser debuts Sept. 20 (NBC, 8 p.m.). Expect a few changes when the show returns, from the taskmasters (goodbye, Jillian Michaels, Bret Hoebel and Cara Castronuova; hello, new trainers Anna Kournikova and Dolvett Quince) to an updated gym, to the theme of the season, which groups contestants by age. EW spoke with exec producer Todd Lubin about the upcoming action, which also includes an elimination twist.

On the “Battle of the Ages” theme
“There will be three teams: people under 30, people in their 30s and 40s, and people 50 and over. We put the question of ‘Does age matter?’ in this weight-loss world to the test. We’ve had a 63-year-old at-home winner. We’re having a lot of fun with that. Young people may be able to lose the weight faster just because of their body chemistry, but they don’t have nearly the discipline nor do they recognize the opportunity to get their life back, like someone in their 40s might. So in some ways, I don’t think it’s an advantage to be younger. We’ve proven that the older folks actually keep the weight off better than our younger alumni, for the most part.” READ FULL STORY »

Sep 8 2011 04:32 PM ET

New 'Vampire Diaries' promo: Everyone's hungry! And sexy!

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We’re one week from The Vampire Diaries‘ season 3 premiere, and to celebrate, the CW has released a new promo called “Appetites.” What’s on the menu? Blood, sex, and awesomeness. A few of my favorite moments: The opening shot of Klaus from behind that makes it look like he’s peeing in the woods. Stefan pulling Elena’s hair as the word “obsession” flashes (I’m still hoping he turns into post-sex Angel trying to make Buffy’s like hell). Klaus licking his lips while holding Elena’s birthday cake. That freaky shot at 0:32 of two bloodied girls sitting on the couch (why are Damon and Alaric there — on Klaus and Stefan’s trail?). Paul Wesley’s smile when Nina Dobrev’s holding the crumbling molten cake (not sure if he’s in character). And, of course, the steamy Caroline and Tyler foreplay. Watch it below.  READ FULL STORY »

Sep 7 2011 07:25 PM ET

'Dexter' promo teases new characters, features new footage, and generally creeps us out -- VIDEO

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There are a ton of new faces on the upcoming season of Dexter – which premieres Sunday, Oct. 2 — and if you’ve have trouble keeping track, this new extended behind the scenes promo lays them out quite nicely if you ask me.

Among the newbies? Brother Sam, played by Mos (now sans “Def”) is a victim-turned-unexpected ally of Dexter’s. Professor Gellar (Edward James Olmos) is the creepy mentor of Travis (Colin Hanks), who seemingly has succeeded in passing on Gellar’s warped ways. Jamie Batista (Aimee Garcia) is the new nanny and Angel’s (too-hot-to-be-related-in-real-life) sister. And Mike Anderson (Billy Brown), is a new detective and Chicago native who is described as being intolerant of shenanigans and apparently — based on how he treats Deb in the preview — also vaginas.

Take a look below.  READ FULL STORY »

Sep 2 2011 04:35 PM ET

'Parks and Recreation' season 4: Tammy 1 and Tammy 0 face off with [SPOILER]! -- VIDEO

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Something tells me that if Ron Swanson had to choose between facing his first ex-wife Tammy 1, his mom Tammy 0, or a fireball, he’d choose the fireball any day. Unfortunately for Ron, it doesn’t look like he’s going to have much of a choice in the season premiere of Parks and Recreation, when two tremendous forces — Tammy 1 (Patricia Clarkson) and Tammy 0 (Paula Pell) — collide in what looks to be a terrifying event for poor Ron.

“Ron gets neutered and turns into, basically, an infant,” says Amy Poehler of Tammy 1′s arrival in a video sneak peek, available on Amazon. “It’s the creepiest thing that’s happened to Ron. And, I mean, we’ve seen Ron in cornrows.”

And when Ron’s mom arrives on scene, they decide to settle a score with a good ole fashion moonshine drinking contest! I’ll let you watch it in the video, but I can’t tell you how excited this makes me about the Sept. 22 season premiere. Agree, readers?  READ FULL STORY »

Sep 2 2011 04:24 PM ET

'Criminal Minds' cast talks BAU's big reunion. Plus, Paget Brewster on her emotional upcoming scene. -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

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Before we head off for a long, labor-free Labor Day weekend, let me offer you a behind-the-scenes look at some very hard-working people: the cast of Criminal Minds.

In early August, I visited the set of the CBS procedural to get a sense of what’s going on at the BAU now that A.J. Cook and Paget Brewster are back full time (and test Matthew Gray Gubler’s skateboarding skills ).

Take a look at the video below, featuring the aforementioned, Joe Mantegna  (pictured), Shemar Moore, Kirsten Vangsness, and fearless team leader Thomas Gibson. I apologize in advance for my terrible camera skills, but hopefully that doesn’t put a damper on the cast’s (and, I’m guessing, the fans’) prevailing message: This is a reunion to look forward to. READ FULL STORY »

Sep 2 2011 02:00 PM ET

'Pan Am': On the set of this fall's most ambitious drama

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Remember when air travel was glamorous?

No? Then take a visit to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, home to ABC’s Pan Am, a drama about the sexy stewardesses and pilots crisscrossing the globe on the once-luxurious airline. The biggest star of the series — in all senses — is the life-size re-creation of a Pan Am 707 jet, housed in a hangar near the Brooklyn waterfront.

On this muggy August day, a string of extras in skinny ties and horn-rimmed glasses are lining up, ready to portray journalists en route to President Kennedy’s 1963 “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech in Germany. Serving them on today’s flight: star Christina Ricci, who plays Maggie, a Greenwich Village bohemian trying her damnedest to worm her way into JFK’s appearance by flirting with the passengers.

“Can I get you anything else to drink, Mr. Manchester?” she asks one, fluttering the lashes around her saucer-size eyes.

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Sep 2 2011 09:41 AM ET

'Grey's Anatomy,' 'NCIS: LA,' 'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Drop Dead Diva': Find out what's next in the Spoiler Room

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This week has been my favorite week of all time for at least the past 10 years. It’s the week EW’s Fall TV Preview hits stands! No joke, the issue is full of great scoop. (And no one even forced me to write that!) So combine that awesomeness with the goodies in today’s column, and you’ve got yourself a giant feast of spoiler-y goodness this wonderful Friday. I issue a hundred “You’re welcome”s in advance, you spoiled human beings. (Wow, did I accidentally make a pun? This is shaping up to be literally the best day ever.)

For the record, I don’t know who spiked my morning tea either. But remind me to thank them. Also, let me thank you, the wonderful people who are sending questions every week. You are appreciated it. Now, keep it up!

E-mail all queries to spoilerroom@ew.com or tweet me: @EWSandraG. Onward!

SARAH DREW ON APRIL’S BIG CHALLENGE AND HER ‘MOMENT’ WITH JESSE ON ‘GREY’S ANATOMY’ READ FULL STORY »

Sep 1 2011 08:30 PM ET

Justin Long to play Zooey Deschanel's love interest on 'The New Girl'

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Adorable hipster Zooey Deschanel just gained an adorable hipster love interest on The New Girl. Justin Long (Going the Distance) will recur for three episodes on the new Fox comedy, playing Paul, a music teacher and and a suitor for Deschanel’s character Jess. It seems like a match made in heaven, but Paul may have some heavy competition from Jess’ three male roommates. The show will focus on the recently jilted Jess as she transitions from life in a serious relationship to life in an apartment with three random guys, so Paul will probably have issues if he wants some alone time.

New Girl will premiere Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. on Fox, with Long’s arc set to begin on episode six. With Long’s presence, how many Macs should we expect to see in that apartment?

Sep 1 2011 07:50 PM ET

'Bones': 'I'm never going to be able to survive this pregnancy!' -- VIDEO

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Looks like pregnancy is proving tough — for daddy Booth!

In this new promo for the upcoming season of Bones (premiering Nov. 3), a visibly pregnant Brennan is maneuvering around at a crime scene while fending off Booth, who is trying to do the gentlemanly thing and carry a heavy piece of equipment for her. Of course, this is Brennan, and she’s not having any of that, citing the centuries of women who have done hard labor while pregnant.

I miss this precious banter more than Marshmallow Rice Krispies cereal, fellow Bones fans. Take a look at the promo below and tell me if you agree!  READ FULL STORY »

Sep 1 2011 05:20 PM ET

'House' season 8 sneak peek: Doctor's in the (prison) house! -- VIDEO

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“House drove into a house — you gotta love irony,” says So You Think You Can Dance judge Mary Murphy, who inexplicably introduces a clip from the upcoming 8th season of House. What’s she doing there?! The same could be said for Dr. House, who finds himself this season demoted to the Department of Corrections following his unfortunate fender-bender. In the sneak peek after the jump, watch House school a prison doctor who refuses to believe a patient has lupus. (Silly girl, it’s always lupus in House!) At least Dr. House can have solace in the fact that no prison is as terrifying as Murphy’s outfit. READ FULL STORY »

Sep 1 2011 04:38 PM ET

'Parenthood' season 3 promo: Baby, baby -- VIDEO

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Has it been too long since Parenthood has reduced you to a cry baby? Well, you’ll have to wait a pregnant pause (and other baby puns!) for the Sept. 13 premiere of the series. A new promo for the NBC series has hit the web, and features some more lighthearted times in the Braverman family. Adam (Peter Krause) and an overdue Kristina (Monica Potter) have a tender moment, thanks to a few beers, and Sarah (Lauren Graham) makes a move on Mark (Jason Ritter). As she says, “I kissed him like a starving person who saw a sandwich.”

Anyone else hungry for season 3? READ FULL STORY »

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