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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 24 2012 11:55 PM ET

Midseason TV Death Watch 2012

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Welcome back to Death Watch, 2012 edition! Ah, we’ve missed sounding the death knell on low-rated members of the freshman crop. Fortunately, there’s a whole new batch to pick over — or pay respects to — before the season ends in May. Without further ado… READ FULL STORY »

Jan 24 2012 06:32 PM ET

'Smash' scoop: Katharine McPhee talks NBC's new musical drama and life after 'Idol' -- 'Certain casting people didn’t wanna see me'

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By now you’ve probably seen either a commerical or a billboard for NBC’s highly anticipated (and hugely publicized) new musical drama Smash, which premieres on the network Feb. 6 at 10pm. Former American Idol contestant Katharine McPhee stars as struggling actress Karen Carpenter, competing for the leading role in a new musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. It’s an incredibly ambitious series (hatched by an idea from none other than Steven Spielberg) that mixes backstage drama with elaborate musical numbers. And McPhee has already drawn buzz for this star-making role. “I think that’s a nice way of looking at it,” says the actress of this being Katharine McPhee 2.0. “I was really surprised in the trailers when they said, ‘And introducing…Katharine McPhee.’ But it is a new introduction because people don’t know me as an actress.” EW chatted with McPhee on the Smash set and talked about meeting Spielberg for the first time and her fight to get roles after American Idol.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So I heard you actually met Steven Spielberg after Idol?
KATHARINE MCPHEE: Yeah I did. He brought me in. It was the most bizarre thing. I  remember just being obviously elated about meeting him. It was just a general meeting. They said just go to his offices at Dreamworks at Universal Studios. He had me in his office and I met Stacey Snider. They were just the most lovely, sweet people. I was just so excited. He was asking me questions about what I wanted to do and my aspirations. I told him I wanted to act and I had been acting and before Idol that was sort of my dream. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 24 2012 04:11 PM ET

'Glee' scoop: Watch a preview of next week's huge Michael Jackson tribute -- VIDEO

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Sadly, there’s no new Glee tonight but Gleeks can get their fix with this new promo that Fox released for next week’s ginormous Michael Jackson tribute titled, appropriately enough, “Michael!” In the promo, cast members talk about paying homage to the pop icon, Blaine (Darren Criss) wears a sequin blazer, and Kurt (Chris Colfer) rocks what appears to be a man brooch! So much to look forward to!!! There also appears to be a Blaine/Santana face-off with the Warblers in the vein of Jacko’s “Bad.” Here’s the full track list…

  • “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’”
  • “I Want You Back”
  • “Bad”
  • “Scream”
  • “Never Can Say Goodbye”
  • “Human Nature”
  • “Smooth Criminal”
  • “Ben”
  • “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”
  • “Black or White”

Watch the preview below… READ FULL STORY »

Jan 23 2012 06:36 PM ET

'The Glee Project' scoop: Lea Michele to mentor contestants on season two premiere

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Oxygen’s hit reality series The Glee Project will have a special mentor for the series’ second season premiere: Glee star Lea Michele!

The actress will make her first appearance on the show this summer as 14 new contestants compete for a chance to win a guest-arc on Glee.

Previous guest mentors from the Glee mother ship included Darren Criss (Blaine), Idina Menzel (Shelby), and Dot Marie Jones (Shannon).

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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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Jan 19 2012 07:12 PM ET

'Revenge': 'FlashForward' alum cast as Emily's newest pawn

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Just as the body count is about to rise on ABC’s buzzy soap Revenge, a source tells EW that the show will make up for that by introducing yet another new character, played by FlashForward and Law & Order: Criminal Intent alum Courtney B. Vance. Vance is contracted to guest star on the series, beginning with episode 16, the hour that follows Revenge‘s big engagement party episode, “Chaos,” airing Feb. 15. (The series’ next new installment, episode 14, titled “Perception,” will air Feb. 8.)

Vance’s character factors into the aftermath of the beach murder. He’s been tapped for four episodes and will play a loyal employee of the Conrad (Henry Czerny) and Victoria Grayson (Madeleine Stowe) and described as someone “who gets caught up in a public scandal and romantic entanglement that Emily [Emily VanCamp] will leverage to further her agenda against Conrad and Victoria.” Where most see a new face around Southampton, the devilish Emily clearly sees a new target. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 19 2012 04:45 PM ET

'Glee' First Look: See Rachel's gay dads -- PHOTO

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The news already broke earlier this week that Rachel’s gay dads on Glee would be played by Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Well now we have the first family photo of the trio courtesy of Lea Michele’s twitter feed. The Berry fathers will pop up on the Feb. 14 episode of Glee, likely due to Finn (Cory Monteith) proposing to their only daughter on last Tuesday’s installment.

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Jan 18 2012 12:01 AM ET

'Glee': Cory Monteith talks the huge Finnchel twist and coming back for season 4

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SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED THE LATEST EPISODE OF GLEE!!! We didn’t see that coming (well I kinda did since I watched the episode last week but whatevs)!! Glee‘s latest episode, “Yes/No”, not only ended with Will (Matthew Morrison) and Emma (Jayma Mays) getting engaged during an epic synchronized-swimming number but also the more shocking twist of Finn (Cory Monteith) proposing to Rachel (Lea Michele)! What’s gonna happen next? Will she say yes? How long were they in that pool? EW talked to Monteith about the major episode and cleared up whether or not he’ll be back in season 4.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Finn proposed to Rachel! Were you surprised when you read the script?
CORY MONTEITH: We were floored. I knew it was coming but I didn’t know it was gonna be that much of a cliff-hanger. And the way that it was shot and directed, he gets down on one knee but you don’t even know if he’s proposing. You just don’t see it coming.

Does Rachel give him an answer in the next episode?
She sure does. 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 07:16 PM ET

Hulu launches original scripted programming with political drama 'Battleground'

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Hulu announced today that the TV and movie streaming website will debut its first original scripted series, the political docudrama Battleground, on Feb. 14. Starring a cast of mostly young unknowns, the show chronicles a hardscrabble primary campaign for the Wisconsin senate. “People hate politics but they love elections,” exec producer J.D. Walsh said in a release. “Campaigns are about good versus evil, our team versus yours, relationships, temptations, power, unimaginable triumphs and heartbreaking defeats. I’m interested in the people behind the people.” You can check out the trailer for the show below:  READ FULL STORY »

Jan 13 2012 05:25 PM ET

'One Life to Live' finale: A look at final day of taping

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After 44 years on the air, ABC’s One Life to Life ended its run today with a fittingly poignant finale that was only mildly hampered by the incorrect belief at the time of taping that there would be a future for it online.

IF YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED THE FINAL SHOW, DON’T READ ANY FURTHER!

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Jan 12 2012 03:59 PM ET

'Glee' scoop: Spoilers from next week's proposal episode 'Yes/No'

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Glee finally returns next Tuesday with a hugely dramatic episode called “Yes/No.” The basis for the episode is Will asking New Directions to help him figure out a great song and way to propose to Emma. But then sooooo much else happens… AND THEN THERE’S THE GIGANTIC, GAME-CHANGING END MOMENTS. Get ready Gleeks. Also, get ready to cry. TURN AWAY NOW IF YOU DON’T WANT SPOILERS. Here are the highlights… READ FULL STORY »

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  1. Tuesday, May 1
    1. The Biggest Loser NBC, 8-9PM
  2. Friday, May 4
    1. In Plain Sight USA, 10-11PM
  3. Sunday, May 6
    1. The Amazing Race CBS, 8-10PM
    2. GCB NBC, 10-11PM
  4. Monday, May 7
    1. Two Broke Girls CBS, 8-9PM
    2. Castle ABC, 10-11PM
  5. Tuesday, May 8
    1. Last Man Standing ABC, 8-8:30PM
    2. The Voice NBC, 8-10PM
    3. New Girl FOX, 9-9:31PM
    4. Unforgettable CBS, 10-11PM
  6. Wednesday, May 9
    1. CSI CBS, 10-11PM
  7. Thursday, May 10
    1. The Big Bang Theory CBS, 8-8:31PM
    2. The Vampire Diaries The CW, 8-9PM
    3. The Office NBC, 9-9:30PM
    4. The Secret Circle The CW, 9-10PM
    5. Parks and Recreation NBC, 9:30-10PM
  8. Friday, May 11
    1. The Finder FOX, 8-9PM
    2. Undercover Boss CBS, 8-9PM
    3. Fringe FOX, 9-10PM
    4. CSI: NY CBS, 9-10PM
    5. Blue Bloods CBS, 10-11PM
  9. Sunday, May 13
    1. Once Upon A Time ABC, 8-9PM
    2. Survivor: One World CBS, 8-10PM
    3. Desperate Housewives ABC, 9-11PM, SERIES FINALE
    4. American Dad FOX, 9:30-10PM
  10. Monday, May 14
    1. Bones FOX, 8-9PM
    2. How I Met Your Mother CBS, 8-9PM
    3. Gossip Girl The CW, 8-9PM
    4. Two and a Half Men CBS, 9-9:30PM
    5. Hart of Dixie The CW, 9-10PM
    6. Mike & Molly CBS, 9:30-10PM
    7. Hawaii Five-0 CBS, 10-11PM
    8. Smash NBC, 10-11PM
  11. Tuesday, May 15
    1. 90210 The CW, 8-9PM
    2. Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
    3. NCIS CBS, 8-9PM
    4. NCIS: Los Angeles CBS, 9-11PM
    5. Fashion Star NBC, 10-11PM
    6. Private Practice ABC, 10-11PM
  12. Wednesday, May 16
    1. Suburgatory ABC, 8:30-9PM
    2. Criminal Minds CBS, 9-11PM
  13. Thursday, May 17
    1. Missing ABC, 8-9PM
    2. Community NBC, 8-8:30PM, 9-10PM
    3. 30 Rock NBC, 8:30-9PM
    4. Rules of Engagement CBS, 8:30-9PM
    5. Awake NBC, 9-11PM
    6. Grey's Anatomy ABC, 9-10PM
    7. Person of Interest CBS, 9-10PM
    8. The Mentalist CBS, 10-11PM
    9. Scandal ABC, 10-11PM
  14. Friday, May 18
    1. Nikita The CW, 8-9PM
    2. Shark Tank ABC, 8-9PM
    3. Who Do You Think You Are NBC, 8-9PM
    4. Grimm NBC, 9-10PM
    5. Supernatural The CW, 9-10PM
  15. Saturday, May 19
    1. Saturday Night Live NBC, 11:29PM-1AM
  16. Sunday, May 20
    1. America's Funniest Home Videos ABC, 7-8PM
    2. The Cleveland Show FOX, 7:30-8PM
    3. Harry's Law NBC, 8-9PM
    4. The Simpsons FOX, 8-8:30PM
    5. Bob's Burgers FOX, 8:30-9PM
    6. Celebrity Apprentice NBC, 9-11PM
    7. Family Guy FOX, 9-10PM
  17. Monday, May 21
    1. Dancing With the Stars (Performance) ABC, 8-9PM
    2. House FOX, 8-10PM, SERIES FINALE
  18. Tuesday, May 22
    1. American Idol (Performance) FOX, 8-9PM
    2. Dancing With the Stars (Results) ABC, 9-11PM
    3. Glee FOX, 9-10PM
  19. Wednesday, May 23
    1. The Middle ABC, 8-8:30PM
    2. American Idol (Results) FOX, 8-10:07PM
    3. Modern Family ABC, 9-9:30PM
    4. Don't Trust the B— ABC, 9:30-10PM
    5. Revenge ABC, 10-11PM
    6. Law & Order: SVU NBC, 10-11PM
  20. Thursday, May 24
    1. Awake NBC, 10-11PM
  21. Tuesday, May 29
    1. Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
    2. The L.A. Complex The CW, 9-10PM
  22. Wednesday, May 30
    1. America's Next Top Model: British Invasion The CW, 9-10PM
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