Eliza Dushku Among Latest Pilot Castings

In her first regular comedy gig, Eliza Dushku is set as the female lead opposite Damon Wayans in CBS' untitled sports radio show pilot. The multicamera comedy, from veteran writer-producers Bill Martin and Mike Schiff, is inspired by ESPN personality Colin Cowherd?s outspoken sports talk show. It centers on Nick (Wayans), an egotistical sports-radio host with a quick wit and cocky likability who is adored by his fans. Dushku will play Nick's radio cohort Casey, a fun, quick-witted gal who is socially oblivious and pathologically blunt. Dushku, repped by UTA and The Collective, is best known for her roles on dramas Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Tru Calling and Dollhouse. She recently guest starred on another CBS multicamera comedy, The Big Bang Theory. David Alpay (The Tudors) is set to co-star opposite Lauren Ambrose in Fox's drama pilot Weekends at Bellevue. Based on Julie Holland's memoir, Bellevue centers on Ellie (Ambrose), the psychiatrist in charge of the weekend shift at Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric unit. Alpay, repped by APA and KLWG, will play Ben, a second-year attending psychiatrist at Bellevue who graduated from an Ivy League school and comes from a family of doctors. He has a history with Ellie and is strongly drawn to her. Tricia O?Kelley (The New ... Read More »

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MTV Picks Up Two More Seasons Of 'The Real World'

It is not MTV's flagship series anymore (that would be Jersey Shore), but The Real World continues to be a signature series for the cable channel and the show that started the current docu-reality craze. Now MTV announced it is renewing the reality veteran for Seasons 27 and 28. Currently airing its 25th season, and in casting for its 26th season, MTV's The Real World is to date the longest-running reality series in history. The current season is set in Las Vegas and has ranked No.1�with�persons 12-34 in its time period. Last week?s episode averaged a 2.3 rating (in 12-34) and 2.2 million total viewers, up 28% from the previous week's season premiere. "The Real World has remained relevant for 25 seasons because it continues to capture the lives of young adults, hold a mirror to the challenges they face, and truly reflect the current generation,? the show's exec producer Jonathan Murray said. He created the series with Mary-Ellis Bunim.

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Best 'Chuck' Quotes from 'Chuck vs. the Muuurder'

There can be only one Chuck! And it seems like this week's murderer was convinced of that statement, considering the fate of the "new Chucks." Oh well. Always best to stick with the original anyway. He's the most quotable of the lot.

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Katy Perry is Cat-Eyed Cute in the UK (PHOTOS)

Did Katy Perry just step out of a time machine?  The sexy songstress was spotted out and about in Manchester, UK on Tuesday afternoon, and was looking retro-glam in a fuzzy sweater, blunt bangs, cat-eyed glasses and full skirt. Not only did Katy rock Manchester’s world last night, but she found a way to help...Read more»

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UTA Signs Meg Ryan

United Talent Agency today signed actress Meg Ryan. The actress had been repped by CAA. UTA will handle her as an actress and filmmaker in TV and movies. She's preparing to make her directorial debut on the ensemble drama Little Black Train, which Wendy Finerman and Nathalie Marciano will produce. She last starred in 2009's Serious Moonlight.

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Internet Sensation Rebecca Black Sings 'Friday' on 'The Tonight Show' (VIDEO)

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At 36.5 million views of her 'Friday' video on YouTube as of this writing, Rebecca Black's reign as the current queen of Internet buzz is continuing strong. All the attention got her a spot on 'The Tonight Show' (Weeknights, 11:35PM on NBC), where she performed the song and even got to chat with Jay Leno.

Sure, her success has come on the heels of a ditty many are considering the worst song ever written. But as they say in show business, there's no such thing as bad publicity.

When Leno asked her if she'd seen some of the online parodies of her song, she said, "I think they can either be really hilarious and make me laugh like 'til I cry, but others are really lame."

 

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Dita Von Teese Picks Up Produce

Dita Von Teese check out the produce section of a grocery store on Sunday (March 20) in Los Angeles.
The 38-year-old burlesque beauty purchased bananas, apples, peppers, and salad mix on her shopping trip!
Sounds like Dita had to change plans after heavy rain fell in Los Angeles! “This downpour of rain has foiled my flea-market shopping [...]

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