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Feb 21 2013 02:06 PM ET

Is new 'Law & Order: SVU' episode inspired by Chris Brown and Rihanna? -- VIDEO

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Next week’s Law and Order: SVU sounds eerily like Chris Brown and Rihanna’s relationship.

Officially, of course, it’s not about them. (UPDATE: A rep for the show told EW “As always, SVU is fiction.”) The promo features a popular music couple where the man is an abuser and the woman keeps going back to him. Because this is SVU, there is of course a twist: The male singer winds up getting murdered.

Here is the episode description: ” ‘Funny Valentine’ – A promising singer is brutally attacked by her boyfriend, a popular hip hop star. ADA Barba (guest star Raul Esparza) works to build a case, but the victim refuses to aid the prosecution and, despite Detective Benson’s (Mariska Hargitay) best efforts, continues to put herself in danger. The case quickly spirals into a media circus, perpetrated by both the defendant and his uncompromising attorney (guest star Jeffrey Tambor). …Special appearances by Perez Hilton, Dave Navarro and Wendy Williams.”

So all that, plus Perez Hilton. Are we feeling grossed out yet? The promo is below: READ FULL STORY »

Jan 11 2013 05:40 PM ET

Mike Tyson to guest on 'Law & Order: SVU'

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The case of the missing ear?

Mike Tyson will guest-star on Law & Order: SVU, EW has confirmed. Tyson’s publicist told EW that he’ll shoot his episode later this month. It will air Feb. 13. USA Today first reported that Tyson, making his TV acting debut (not playing himself), will portray Reggie Rhodes, “a murderer on death row who is also the victim of a difficult childhood.”

This isn’t the only news in the most recent chapter of Tyson’s controversial life. Post-Hangover, Tyson had been performing a one-man show (read EW’s review) and in October, launched the Mike Tyson Cares Foundation.

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Sep 26 2012 03:00 PM ET

'SVU' Q&A: Showrunner Warren Leight teases a season of suspicion -- and a '50 Shades'-inspired ep

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If May’s season finale of Law & Order: SVU was meant to send a message, it was received loud-and-clear. The shocking cliffhanger (a dead hooker in the bed of Dann Florek’s Captain Cragen) was a drastic departure for the long-running procedural. Viewers can thank showrunner Warren Leight for this dramatic turn of events. Leight stepped into the show amidst its biggest shake-up ever: Christopher Meloni’s highly publicized departure after 12 years. “Any show on this long would have needed to change, some rejuvenation,” affirms Leight, “and [Chris] leaving, in a way, opened up a lot of new possibilities. The thing that you worry about most is the thing that often works in your favor.”

Heading into season 14, which premieres tonight. SVU has some momentum to maintain. Leight is confident that introducing some new faces (Paget Brewster, Adam Baldwin) and dynamics (key word: suspicion) will be just the trick. If the show’s performance as NBC’s highest-rated drama finale last season is any indication, he may be on to something. Read what Leight has in store for SVU‘s double-barrel opener below, plus see how a certain ultra-popular erotic novel makes its way onto the show. READ FULL STORY »

Jul 18 2012 08:08 PM ET

Ex-'Criminal Minds' star Paget Brewster books 'Law & Order: SVU' gig

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Paget Brewster is taking crime-fighting ways to NBC.

The former Criminal Minds star, who left her post on the CBS procedural at the end of the last season, is set to guest star on Law & Order: SVU. She will play the head of the D.A.’s Public Integrity Unit, which is tasked with handling the case against Capt. Cragen (Dann Florek), who is suspected of murder. She will appear in the show’s two-hour season premiere, airing Sept. 26.

Law & Order: SVU is entering it’s 14th season on the Peacock network.

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May 18 2012 04:57 PM ET

'Supernatural,' 'Vampire Diaries,' 'Law & Order: SVU,' 'NCIS': Find out what's next in Spoiler Room

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Your patience in waiting for this week’s column is greatly appreciated. As you know, Team EW TV has been a busy bunch these past few days with season finales and network upfronts. But not too busy to bring you some scoop on the last batch of season finales, many of which are tonight!

So sit back and enjoy your pre-weekend treat. Also, don’t forget to send in your questions to spoilerroom@ew.com. And since I’m sure you’ve been geeking out over the new fall TV offerings, feel free to include questions on newbie shows, like Arrow, Revolution, Nashville, etc. I’ll try to include a few next week. See you then! READ FULL STORY »

Jan 6 2012 01:04 PM ET

Harry Connick Jr. to join 'Law & Order: SVU'

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Crooner Harry Connick Jr. is coming to Law & Order: SVU.

He’ll play a love interest for Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) in a four-episode arc. Connick Jr. will play a “dedicated, straight-shooting” assistant district attorney named David Haden who’s assigned a case with Bensen when sparks begin to fly. According to a release from NBC, Benson is at first hesitant to get close to Haden before realizing the two are a good team. “As the case develops, so does their relationship,” says the release.

Benson is a lucky girl — and Hargitay knows it. “This is a home run on so many levels,” Hargitay said in a release. “The show is very fortunate to have Harry’s extraordinary talent, and I’m lucky because I get to work with my friend. I think Olivia couldn’t have asked for a better companion to take her through a new stage in her life and career.” To see Hargitay and Connick on set, watch the video after the jump. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 1 2012 12:01 AM ET

Should old TV acquaintance be forgot? Never! -- Your New Year's Day TV marathons guide

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Don’t worry, TV watchers. We know you probably had a rough night last night. We know you might just want to kick-start your New Year’s resolution from the comfort of your couch, and we’re here to help. Below, a guide to the shows on hand and the resolutions that you could adopt while watching, from a Star Wars threepeat to The Three Stooges, from Mad Men to Murder, She Wrote, and everything in between.  READ FULL STORY »

Oct 7 2011 10:53 AM ET

T.R. Knight as 'Law & Order: SVU' suspect first look video -- EXCLUSIVE

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T.R. Knight makes his TV return next week on NBC’s Law & Order: SVU and EW has some first-look video. Here, the SVU team are tracking a serial rapist. Family man Gabriel (Knight) is their prime suspect. The guest casting is Knight’s first major TV series appearance since he left ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy two years ago. The episode airs next Wednesday at 10 p.m., check out the exclusive clip below: READ FULL STORY »

Sep 29 2011 11:52 AM ET

'X Factor' gives Fox a nightly win; 'Suburgatory' welcomed into 'hood with open arms

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FOX’s two-hour broadcast of The X Factor (3.9 rating/11 share) gave the network a win among adults 18-49, growing by 41 percent over the course of the night. The network’s already bragging that this marks the first time in Fox history that it has won the first two Wednesdays of the season — which could say more about the competition and less about Simon Cowell, but time will definitely tell.

Numbers are based on early results, which means X Factor could see improvements with the finals that come in this afternoon. READ FULL STORY »

Sep 19 2011 02:50 PM ET

Top fall TV time-slot battles this week (and who will win)

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Right after the fall schedule was announced last May, I posted a rundown of the most intriguing time-period battles and who I thought would win. There’s been a lot of buzz and new intel about these shows since then, but I’m keeping my predictions the same — plus adding a several new entries. So here they are, below. Be sure to check the Inside TV blog every morning for the ratings to see how your favorite shows perform (of course, in today’s DVR era, time periods are less important than they were five years ago, but don’t be fooled: The slots still matter — just ask any show that faced off against American Idol, or one that had the pleasure of airing after it):

Who: CBS’ Hawaii Five-0 vs. NBC’s Playboy Club vs. ABC’s Castle
When: Mondays at 10 p.m.
Verdict: Castle pulled off a surprise victory in this slot by the end of last season against the first year of Five-0, gradually conquering a time period that it always lost to CBS when CSI: Miami was there. (Castle was especially aided by Charlie Sheen’s freak out and Two and a Half Men going into repeats — thus weakening CBS’ 9 p.m. hour’s lead into Hawaii.) So this is the rematch, with Hawaii bulking up with a ton of guest stars and adding Terry O’Quinn to the cast. Expectations are modest for Playboy Club. Hawaii will go big tonight when Men returns tonight, but in the coming weeks Castle will probably end up slightly on top. And now on Friday nights, it’s Chuck vs… READ FULL STORY »

Jul 5 2011 05:00 PM ET

Stephanie March, Diane Neal return to 'SVU'

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Two vets are returning to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit this fall. NBC and Wolf Films announced today that Stephanie March and Diane Neal will reprise their roles as ADA Alexandra Cabot and ADA Casey Novak, respectively, for an undetermined amount of episodes. March was a series regular during seasons 2, 3 and 4 and went part-time in seasons 5, 6, 10 and 11. Neal was a full-timer in seasons 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 and showed up for one episode last season, which was the drama’s 12th.

In case you haven’t noticed, there have been quite a few comings and goings on the Dick Wolf drama. Chris Meloni left the show while Kelli Giddish and Danny Pino have come aboard. Ice-T got a new deal, and Mariska Hargitay will still be around to catch the bad guys.

SVU returns to production later this month and will air on Wednesdays at 10 this fall.

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Jun 29 2011 04:23 PM ET

New 'SVU' actors won't affect Mariska Hargitay

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Reassuring news for SVU fans who may have been confused by the announcement that two new cast members will join the NBC drama: Mariska Hargitay will continue to play a marquee role in the Law & Order franchise when it returns this fall.

A NBC spokesman told EW that Hargitay will appear in every episode even though two new detectives will join the show — namely, Kelli Giddish and Danny Pino. The veteran SVU actress has said that she wants to spend more time with her family, but the producers will be able to accommodate her wishes while continuing to have her appear every week.

It’s still unclear how Giddish and Pino will be worked into the show, now that Chris Meloni is not returning.

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Christopher Meloni out of ‘SVU’

 

Jun 27 2011 05:45 PM ET

'Law & Order: SVU' casts Kelly Giddish and Danny Pino as series regulars

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Law & Order: SVU has found two new detectives: Kelli Giddish and Danny Pino will join the show as series regulars.

Giddish starred on NBC’s short-lived Chase and has also appeared on The Good Wife. Pino starred for seven seasons on Cold Case. The duo join the show as it enters its 13th season.

The hires come in the wake of Chris Meloni leaving the show. They also provide a potential replacement, of sorts, for Mariska Hargitay — who will maintain a presence on the show all season long, but may not and who will appear in every episode. The network is also leaving open the possibility of more L&O: SVU cast changes (naturally!). So EW readers, this new team, what say you: Better? Worse?

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