HEROES: SNEAK PEEK

Check out the below clip of "Heroes" which returns Monday, January 4.

"SPARTACUS" RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASON

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Starz has given a second-season pickup to its series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" -- a month before the show begins its first season.

The pickup allows the series, which is produced by Sam Raimi and is based on the Roman gladiator who led a slave revolt, to go back into production early next year -- and presumably deliver new episodes to Starz sooner than it otherwise would have. It stars Andy Whitfield as the title character and also features John Hannah and Lucy Lawless.

Season two is likely to be titled "Spartacus: Vengeance," Starz says. Here's the cable channel's latest blood-soaked trailer for the first season, which premieres Jan. 22.

SNEAK PEEK: THE BIGGEST LOSER FAMILIES

Check out this brand new promo for the upcoming season of "The Biggest Losers Families", which premieres Tuesday, January 5th.

"FLASHFORWARD" DVD COMING IN FEBRUARY

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Here's an interesting tactic: releasing a DVD set for a show smack dab* in the middle of the first season.

Disney/ABC has announced that they will release FlashForward: Volume 1 on February 26. That's "Volume 1" and not "Season 1," because the season isn't over yet. This release will come a week before the show returns to the network on March 4 to finish out the first season (with the big event that affects the entire world happening on April 10).

Looks like they're trying to get the attention of viewers before the show returns and maybe get people to buy the DVD set so they can get caught up on what has happened so far (and be reminded of what has happened so far - four months is a long time to wait when you have a first season show that isn't a ratings hit). Glee is doing this too, but I can see people buying that.

Couldn't they just have a marathon of the episodes a few days before it comes back? I'm really curious to see how many people will jump at the chance of buying this.

* People don't use the phrase "smack dab" enough.

SCREEN ACTORS GUILD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

The 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards airs live Saturday, Jan. 23 at 8/7c on TNT and TBS.

TELEVISION

Best Drama Ensemble:
The Closer
Dexter
The Good Wife
Mad Men 
True Blood

Best Comedy Ensemble:
30 Rock
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Glee
Modern Family
The Office

Best Drama Actor:
Simon Baker, The Mentalist
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House

Best Drama Actress:
Patricia Arquette, Medium
Glenn Close, Damages
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer

Best Comedy Actor:
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Steve Carell, The Office 
Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Tony Shalhoub, Monk
Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men

Best Comedy Actress:
Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?
Toni Collette, United States of Tara
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor:
Kevin Bacon, Taking Chance
Cuba Gooding Jr., Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Jeremy Irons, Georgia O'Keeffe
Kevin Kline, Cyrano de Bergerac
Tom Wilkinson, A Number

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress:
Joan Allen, Georgia O'Keeffe
Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens
Ruby Dee, America
Jessica Lange, Grey Gardens
Sigourney Weaver, Prayers for Bobby

MEET THE NEW CAST OF "THE BIGGEST LOSER"

Danny Cahill became the latest person to win The Biggest Loser, when he dropped 239 lbs. in 7 months. NBC has now introduced the latest cast to participate is the couples edition of the series.

This new season, set to premier on January 5, is the heaviest cast ever with one of the contestants weighing an astonishing 526 lbs. The 526 lbs man is Michael Ventrella, a 30-year-old DJ from Chicago, who will be participating with his mother, Maria Ventrella, a 51-year-old corporate travel agent.

“I would do anything for Michael,” mom Maria, weighing in at 281 lbs., told PEOPLE. “At first I didn’t think I could do it because I have too many responsibilities at home. I have a husband who is disabled, my mom in a wheelchair, a full-time job, home cleaning — it’s a lot. But then he needed it so bad and so I am here, and I need it for myself, too!”

NBC is already starting to feel the heat as many are criticizing them for having such an obese man as a cast member. Critics believe the extent of activity the cast has to go through might be dangerous for some of the more obese cast members. “I’m waiting for the first person to have a heart attack,” said Dr. Charles Burant, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan telling the NY Times in a recent article. “I have had some patients who want to do the same thing, and I counsel them against it,” Dr. Burant said. “I think the show is so exploitative. They are taking poor people who have severe weight problems whose real focus is trying to win the quarter-million dollars.”

The show is set to return January 5th on NBC as the contestants will be competing for the grand prize of $250,000 or $100,000 at-home prize. Host Alison Sweeney and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels are all set to return to The Biggest Loser: Couples.

The Biggest Loser 9 Cast Photos and Bios Below

Mom Cheryl George a 50-year-old store-owner and son,

Daris George, 25, a salesman, from Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Orlando, Fla., identical twins James and John Crutchfield, 30, weighed in at a combined 969 lbs. “I’m glad I’m here,” says James, “because my only other alternative is surgery.”

MORE OF THE CAST PHOTOS AND BIOS IS BELOW –

Mom Cherita Andrews a 50-year-old homemaker and daughter Vicky Andrews, a 22-year-old student from Houston, Texas.

Father O’Neal Hampton, Jr., a U.S. Postal Service station manager, 51, and daughter SunShine Hampton, 24, a restaurant server, from Minneapolis, Minn.

Father Darrell Hough, a press operator and mechanic, 46, and daughter Andrea Hough, a 24-year-old executive assistant from Ann Arbor, Mich.

Maria Ventrella, a 51-year-old corporate travel agent, and her son Michael Ventrella, a 30-year-old deejay, who are from Chicago, IL

California-based cousins Sam Poueu, 24, and Koli Palu, 29, were inspired by the success of Tongan cousins Sione and Filipe in Season 7.

Mom Miggy Cancel, 48, a Pemberton, N.J. chef and daughter Migdalia Sebren, 28, a homemaker from Sanford, N.C.

Mom Sherry Johnston, a 51-year-old non-profit administrator and daughter Ashley Johnston, a 27-year-old manager and esthetician from Knoxville, Tenn.

Attorney Melissa Morgan, 39, and her husband Lance, 38, a rancher, hail from Aspermont, Texas, and are both interested in losing weight and saving their marriage.

Mom Patti Anderson, 55, a business owner, and daughter Stephanie Anderson, 29, a radio sales executive, from Lafayette and West Hollywood, Calif.

"tHE GOODE FAMILY" TO AIR ON COMEDY CENTRAL

 
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"The Goode Family," the satirical animated series from Mike Judge, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky, will air on COMEDY CENTRAL beginning January 4, 2010 in a secondary run. "The Goode Family," which premiered on ABC in May 2009, is produced by Media Rights Capital, Ternion Pictures and 3 Arts Entertainment.

 

The complete first season of "The Goode Family" will air on COMEDY CENTRAL on Monday nights at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, giving vegans, lesbians, right-wing conservatives, Prius owners, Texas-rednecks and liberals-who-canlaugh-at-themselves a second chance to fall in love with the Goodes.

"Mike, John and Dave certainly turn the tables on liberals with this show. That's not done very often on television, but the humor comes from skewering extremism and taking things too far, either to the left or the right," said Modi Wiczyk, Co-CEO of MRC. "We know COMEDY CENTRAL viewers will embrace 'The Goode Family.'"

 

Meet Gerald and Helen Goode, a couple who live by the motto WWAGD (What Would Al Gore Do?). Gerald, a college administrator, and Helen, a community activist, are determined to obliterate their carbon footprint on the planet: they're zealous vegans, drive a hybrid and recycle everything possible. Even the family dog, Che, is vegan. In the words of Helen, all the Goodes want to do is buy organic apples and call minorities by their right names. But despite their best efforts, something always goes haywire with their politically correct plans.

"The Goode Family" is voiced by Mike Judge as Gerald, Nancy Carell as Helen, Dave Herman as Ubuntu, Linda Cardellini as Bliss and Brian Doyle Murray as Charlie.

2009 GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS

The 67th Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Ricky Gervais, airs live on Jan. 17 at 8/7c on NBC.

See the list of nominees below.

TELEVISION
Best Drama:
Big Love
Dexter 
House
Mad Men
True Blood

Best Comedy/Musical:
Entourage
Glee
Modern Family
30 Rock
The Office

Best Miniseries or TV Movie:
Georgia O'Keeffe
Grey Gardens
Into the Storm
Little Dorrit
Taking Chance

Best Lead Actor  - Drama:
Simon Baker, The Mentalist
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Bill Paxton, Big Love

Best Lead Actress - Drama:
Glenn Close, Damages
January Jones, Mad Men
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Anna Paquin, True Blood
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer

Best Lead Actor - Comedy/Musical:

Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Steve Carell, The Office
David Duchovny, Californication
Thomas Jane, Hung
Matthew Morrison, Glee

Best Lead Actress - Comedy/Musical:
Toni Collette, United States of Tara
Courteney Cox, Cougar Town
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Lea Michele, Glee

Best Lead Actor - Miniseries or TV Movie:
Kevin Bacon, Taking Chance
Kenneth Branagh, Wallander: One Step Behind
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Endgame
Brendan Gleeson, Into the Storm
Jeremy Irons, Georgia O'Keeffe

Best Lead Actress - Miniseries or TV Movie:

Joan Allen, Georgia O'Keeffe
Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens
Jessica Lange, Grey Gardens
Anna Paquin, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
Sigourney Weaver, Prayers for Bobby

Best Supporting Actor - TV Series, Miniseries or TV Movie:
Michael Emerson, Lost
Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
William Hurt, Damages
John Lithgow, Dexter
Jeremy Piven, Entourage

Best Supporting Actress - TV Series, Miniseries or TV Movie:
Jane Adams, Hung
Rose Byrne, Damages
Jane Lynch, Glee
Janet McTeer, Into the Storm
Chloe Sevigny, Big Love

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: A SNEAK PEEK

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When Vampire Diaries returns, Elena (Nina Dobrev) will have a lot of questions. Mainly, why on Earth does she look like Stefan's dead lover? Based on the sneak peek below, it looks like she'll turn to the other Salvatore brother for "comfort" — and the two of them becoming friends can only mean bad things are ahead.

Also, Bonnie (Katerina Graham) is coming closer the uncovering the past, and goes to the place where all the murder began in Mystic Falls. Get a sneak peek at the return of Vampire Diaries below, and don't forget to tune in all this week for the Dairies marathon on the CW.

The show returns on Thursday, Jan. 21.

TNT TO AIR "SUPERNATURAL" REPEATS STARTING MONDAY, JANUARY 4

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TNT has required the off-network rights to one of my favorite shows The CW's "Supernatural".  This is a great show that I am highly recommending to people who have not had to pleasure to watch. 

"Supernatural" stars Jared Padalecki(Sam Winchester) and Jensen Ackles(Dean Winchester), as brothers who hunt demons and other figures of the paranormal.  The show premiered in 2005, and I promise you  have never missed an episode.

This is a show that gets better every year and that is a saying a lot, when it is already great.  There are rumors that this could be the  last season.  I believe the creator(Eric Kripke) has stated publicly that his plans were to always stop the show after 5 years.  I sure hope he changes his mind.

Repeats of the series will air weekdays at 10:00 AM ET beginning with the pilot episode on Monday, January 4.

Subsequent installments will follow in their original broadcast order as follows:

 

Monday, January 4 - Pilot
Tuesday, January 5 - Wendigo
Wednesday, January 6 - Dead in the Water
Thursday, January 7 - Phantom Traveler
Friday, January 8 - Bloody Mary

Monday, January 11 - Skin
Tuesday, January 12 - Hook Man
Wednesday, January 13 - Bugs
Thursday, January 14 - Home
Friday, January 15 - Asylum

Monday, January 18 - Scarecrow
Tuesday, January 19 - Faith
Wednesday, January 20 - Route 666
Thursday, January 21 - Nightmare
Friday, January 22 - Benders, The

Monday, January 25 - Shadow
Tuesday, January 26 - Hell House
Wednesday, January 27 - Something Wicked
Thursday, January 28 - Provenance
Friday, January 29 - Dead Man's Blood

 

Also on the books is a special 10-hour marathon on Monday, February 15 featuring some of the show's most memorable episodes:

9:00 AM - Tall Tales
10:00 AM - Hollywood Babylon
11:00 AM - Folsom Prison Blues
12:00 PM - Bad Day at Black Rock
1:00 PM - Mystery Spot
2:00 PM - Monster Movie
3:00 PM - Yellow Fever
4:00 PM - Criss Angel is a Douchebag
5:00 PM - After School Special
6:00 PM - Monster at the End of This Book, The

DEXTER: SEASON FINALE REVIEW (SPOILERS INCLUDED)

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Let me first start out by saying the season finale of Dexter did not disappoint.  I swear my heart was racing from the moment the opening credits started.  This episode was so hard to watch and  I am still a bit horrified by what I saw in the last 5 minutes.  To say the least.

As any fan of Dexter knows someone always dies in the season finale, but with those deaths, there is no residual effect, it is usually a relief for the audience, because Dexter has once again gotten the bad guy.

If you haven't yet seen tonight's season finale episode, do not read another word.

The finale picked up exactly where last week left off with the faceoff between Dexter and Arthur.  I don't think as a viewer we have ever seen an emotionally out of control Dexter before and thank God, because there would be no way to explain how he could be so successful at not getting caught. If this episode showed us anything, it is how important it is for Dexter to follow the code.

After the calm, but intimidating confrontation between Dexter and Arthur at the precinct, we knew that Arthur would pay with his life.  I think Harry said it best when he asked Dexter "Do you have a plan?

Well, by now we all know now that he didn't and in the world of Dexter, that is a big mistake.
                 





The Trinity Killer killed Rita and left Harrison sitting in her blood. I never saw this one coming. If just for the fact that Rita and the kids are what helps Dexter feel somewhat normal and whole.  What will happen to Dexter and his family now that she has been murdered? How will Dexter deal with finding his son sitting in his mother's blood in the same way that Harry found Dexter?

When Jennifer Carpenter spoke with TV Guide last week and said that "you will need a therapist after the season finale", boy was she right.

Believe it or not Rita's death wasn't the only big reveal of the night.  Deb found out that the Ice Truck Killer" and Dexter were brothers. Although it seems like this piece of shocking news didn't change her feelings towards Dexter, I do believe next season Deb will start to pay a little bit more attention to Dexter's peculiar behaviour.

 I think Dexter has been picked up for two more season, but I feel this season finale episode was also the start of Deb finally learning that Dexter is a serial killer.  I  don't know about you , but I can not wait for next season.

There are so many questions about how this season ender will affect Dexter.

1.Will  Batista remember he saw Dexter talking with Arthur at the precinct?
2.Will Dexter continue to follow the code?
3.Will Deb become obscessed with finding out why Trinity targeted Dexter?
4. Will Dexter raise all three kids?
5. Will Arthur's family return and discover that Kyle Butler is really Dexter Morgan?
6. Will Quinn back off or will Rita's murder make him more curious about Dexter?

I will stop right now because these types questions are going to drive me insane until September.

My hat off to the writers for giving the fans one of the all time great season enders.

"THE VAMPIRE DIARIES" STARS ANSWER FAN QUESTIONS

"The Vampire Diaries" will feed your bloodthirsty needs this holiday season with a full-week marathon.

Beginning Monday, Dec. 14, The CW will air two episodes per night at 8 p.m. ET/PT for five nights. So if you haven't caught the show yet or just wanted to revisit your favorite Mystic Falls characters, tune in all this week.

To whet your appetite, The CW Connect offers up these interview with the cast members answering fun fan questions.

The actors weigh in on which superpower they'd want the most, whether or not Stefan (Paul Wesley) would revert back to feeding on humans like he once did and if Elena (Nina Dobrev) has vampirism in her future. Oh, and Steven R. McQueen is just so adorable so we had to include him too.

INTERVIEW: SETH MACFARLANE ON THE " KEVIN POLLAK'S CHAT SHOW"

For the regular readers of my blog, it is no secret that I totally love Seth Macfarlane and randomly post video clips that I find of this great talent.

Below is a 2-hour interview featuring Seth MacFarlane (for Seth fans only) on the "Kevin Pollak's Chat Show".

Please enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!

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THE DEEP END: A SNEAK PEEK AT ABC'S NEW SERIES

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I really hope "The Deep End" is a lot better than this preview. There is not one thing about this clip that would make me want to watch this show.

It is really sad to think that "Flash Forward" was pulled for four months to make room for this badly recycled court drama.

Oh how I miss David E. Kelley !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"The Deep End" is about a law students fighting for a spot at a big law firm. It premieres Thursday,January 21

Check out the clip below and tell me what you think.

DEXTER: MORE SEASON FINALE SPOILER CLIPS

KATERINA GRAHAM AND CANDICE ACCOLA TALK ABOUT THEIR HIT SHOW "THE VAMPIRE DIARIES"

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"The Vampire Diaries" is set for a holiday marathon next week when The CW airs the first 10 episodes over five nights Monday through Friday.

To prep newbies to the show and whet uberfan's thirst for vampire blood, The CW released a variety of interviews with the stellar cast, including Katerina Graham (Bonnie Bennett) and Candice Accola (Caroline Forbes).

The actresses discuss the series' phenom factor, how life has changed since landing the series and their favorite vampire movies. Unfortunately, there's no 411 on what's in store for the remainder of "Vampire Diaries'" season.

But Graham does joke that she doesn't know if Damon wants to eat her, kill her, or protect her. Hmmmm, when Damon is involved, does it really matter?

Hear what the ladies have to say for themselves...

DEXTER: SEASON FINALE SPOILER CLIP

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This is big!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For us "Dexter" fans, we have been waiting for this moment. I can't wait until this Sunday for the season finale. Forget about the "Trinity Killer" showdown between Arthur and Dexter. I can't wait to see the rest of this scene between Dexter and Deb.

I wonder will she tell Dexter that the "Ice Truck Killer" is his brother, and will this change how she looks at Dexter.

I mean think about it, your ex- fiance turns out to be the serial killer that you have been tracking, who then tries to kill you before he is murdered. This same ex-fiance/serial killer,now turns out be son of the woman your father had an affair with before she was murdered in front of her two boys.

That's not even the end of story. The two boys are then separated, one goes into the foster care system and grows up to be "The Ice Truck Killer" and the other your father brings home to be raise as your brother Dexter.

Now, granted Dexter is aware of his family history, so the only question here is what will Dexter do,now that he knows that Deb knows the truth about how he came into her family?

So many questions, I can't wait until Sunday.

MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE: PILOT REVIEW ( A MUST SEE)

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 “Men of a Certain Age”, the Ray Romano-Scott Bakula- Andre Braugher new TNT series premiered last night and I hope that I am not speaking to soon, but I love this show already.

The show tells the story of three male friends who have reached that point in life called middle-age.  Romano, who co-created and co-wrote the pilot with Mike Royce, plays Joe, a party supply store owner and father of two teens.  Joe is also not quite ready to admit that his marriage is over, due to his gambling addiction.  We see in the pilot that his gambling addiction will wreck havoc in future episodes.  I was really pleasantly surprised with Romano portrayal.  He goes far beyond anything he showed his fans in ‘Everybody Loves Raymond” The anxiety and angst of Joe, tampered in with self deprecating humor was executed perfectly by Romano.

Scott Bakula co-stars as Terry, a lifelong bachelor and aspiring actor. Terry is essentially an actor, who feels that auditioning for TV-movie jobs are beneath him.  He takes random jobs that he could care less about and sleeps with random women.  I am really looking forward to seeing how this character develops.

Then there’s Andre Braugher who plays Owen, a married father of three.  He sells cars at his father’s dealership, though he doesn’t like the work and is not good at it, he feels and believes that his father will leave everything for him to run in the future. When his father tells him that he is a disappointment and he will not succeed him in the family business and walks away, well let me just that it was heartbreaking watch.

I would truly recommend this show.  “Men of a Certain Age" deals with real life situations told through the lives of three very different life long friends, who you can’t help, but root for in the end.

CHUCK: SEASON 3 SUPER PREVIEW

Go behind the scenes and depp inside season 3 with this special preview featuring interviews with Zach Levi, Yvonne Strahovsky, and the cast of "Chuck"

GLEE: VISIT CORY MONTEITH'S HOUSE

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GOSSIP GIRL:BIG TROUBLE AHEAD WHEN IT RETURNS IN 2010

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"Gossip Girl" left us hanging Monday night with a car crash -- what is in store for our UESers in the new year? Video below.

According to the trailer below, it looks like Serena and Nate will finally be hooking up (again) and possibly in a coat closet of some sort. Blair and Serena appear to be fighting and it also looks like things are not hunky-dory for Rufus and Lily.




According to Andrew McCarthy's description of the episode he directed, there's a "Nine 1/2 Weeks" thing happening, which implies to us that somebody has her eyes set on Rufus. Couple that with the casting of Sherri Saum ("Sunset Beach," "Rescue Me," "In Treatment) as Holland Kemble, a powerful business executive-turned-Upper East Side trophy wife, and we think we're got ourselves some drama for the grown-ups.

"Gossip Girl" is on hiatus until further notice, as the CW is trotting out new show "Life UneXpected" in its timeslot starting Jan. 18.

SNEAK PEEK: THE NEW SEASON OF"KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS"

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The new season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians is set to premier this Sunday on the E! network, and if the video preview below is any indication of what is to come, we can be assured it will be a drama filled season!

In the sneak peek of the fourth season premiere of the hit show, we can see Khloe Kardashian angrily confronting Scott Disick, the boyfriend and father of Kourtney Kardashian’s baby (due this month).

The argument begins when Khloe accuses Scott of purposely getting her sister pregnant so she wouldn’t leave him. Kourtney and Scott reportedly broke up in January after she accused him of cheating but got back together after she learned she was expecting.

“You thought she was going to leave you, so that’s why you knocked her up,” Khloe screams at Scott. “You wanted to just keep her for 18 years and not let anyone else have her,” continues Khloe. To which Scott shoots back, “18 years? I want her for eternity.” Khloe then slaps Scott across the face.

All interesting, wonder how Khloe would feel if Kourtney ever decided to slap her husband, Lamar Odom, across his face. The new season will focus on the changes in the lives of the sisters. Khloe’s new marriage, Kourntey’s pregnancy, and Kim dealing with her break up from NFL player, Reggie Bush. The two reportedly got back together back in September.

The fourth season will premier Sunday, Dec. 13 at 10/9c, on E! The video sneak peak is below -

"FRINGE":BEHIND THE SCENES OF THIS WEEK'S EPISODE.

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Check out this great behind the scenes clip at this week's episode from"Fringe".For my fellow "General Hospital" fans Sabastian Roche(Jerry Jax) is featured in this episode.

2010 WINTER TELEVISION PREMIERE DATES

Tuesday, Dec. 1
Scrubs (ABC), 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 2
Launch My Line (Bravo), 11 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 6
Alice (Syfy), 9 p.m.
Holly's World special (E!), 11 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7
The Closer returns (TNT), 9 p.m.
Men of a Certain Age (TNT), 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 8
Better Off Ted (ABC), 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 13
Keeping Up With the Kardashians, 10 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 4
The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love (ABC), 8 p.m.
Make It or Break It returns (ABC Family), 9 p.m.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager returns (ABC Family), 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 5
NCIS returns (CBS), 8 p.m.
The Biggest Loser(NBC), 8 p.m.
NCIS: Los Angeles returns (CBS), 9 p.m.
The Good Wife returns (CBS), 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 6
Friday Night Lights returns (DirecTV 101), 9 p.m.
Nip/Tuck (FX), 10 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8
Ghost Whisperer returns (CBS), 8 p.m.
Medium returns (CBS), 9 p.m.
Numb3rs returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
Shark Tank returns (ABC), 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 9
Legend of the Seeker returns (syndication)

Sunday, Jan. 10
Big Love (HBO), 10 p.m.
Chuck (NBC), 9 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 11
Accidentally on Purpose returns (CBS), 8:30 p.m.
The Big Bang Theory returns (CBS), 9:30 p.m.
CSI: Miami returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
Heroes returns (NBC), 9 p.m.
How I Met Your Mother returns (CBS), 8 p.m.
Two and a Half Men returns (CBS), 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 12
American Idol (Fox), 8 p.m.
Southland (TNT), 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 13
Criminal Minds returns (CBS), 9 p.m.
CSI: NY returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
Gary Unmarried returns (CBS), 8:30 p.m.
Leverage returns (TNT), 10 p.m.
The New Adventures of Old Christine returns (CBS), 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14
Archer (FX), 10 p.m.
Bones returns (Fox), 8 p.m.
CSI returns (CBS), 9 p.m.
Fringe returns (Fox), 9 p.m. (for four weeks, then off until April)
Grey's Anatomy returns (ABC), 9 p.m.
The Mentalist returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
Parks and Recreation returns (NBC), 8:30 p.m.
Private Practice returns (ABC), 10 p.m.
Project Runway (Lifetime), 10 p.m.
The Vampire Diaries returns (CW), 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 17
24 (Fox), 9 p.m.
Human Target (Fox), 8 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 18
Life UneXpected (CW), 9 p.m.
One Tree Hill returns (CW), 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 19
White Collar returns (USA), 10 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 21
Burn Notice returns (USA), 10 p.m.
Supernatural returns (CW), 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 22
Caprica (Syfy), 9 p.m.
Smallville returns (CW), 8 p.m.
Spartacus (Starz), 10 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 25
Damages (FX), 10 p.m.
Greek returns (ABC Family), 10 p.m.
La La Land (Showtime), 11 p.m.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl (Showtime), 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 27
Psych returns (USA), 10 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 31
American Dad returns (Fox), 9:30 p.m.
The Cleveland Show returns (Fox), 8:30 p.m.
Family Guy returns (Fox), 9 p.m.
The Simpsons returns (Fox), 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2
Lost (ABC), 9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4
The Office returns (NBC), 9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11
Past Life (Fox), 8 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 19
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO), 9 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 1
Parenthood(NBC), 9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4
FlashForward returns (ABC), 8 p.m.

Monday, March 8
Gossip Girl returns (CW), 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 14

Marriage Ref (NBC), 8 p.m.
Sons of Tucson (Fox),8:30 p.m.
The Celebrity Apprentice(NBC), 9 p.m.

Monday, March 15
Basketball Wives(VH1)

Monday, March 22
Nurse Jackie (Showtime), 10 p.m.
United States of Tara (Showtime), 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 30
V returns (ABC), 9 p.m.

Thursday, April 1
Fringe returns (Fox), 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 11
The Tudors (Showtime), 9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 13
Glee returns (Fox), 9 p.m.

I will add to this list as more premiere dates are announced.

ADAM LAMBERT BOOKED FOR "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" FINALE

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I guess it is now ok to have Adam Lambert perform live again.  Lambert has been tapped to perform during the "So You Think You Can Dance"  season finale.

Lambert will perform on the two-hour grand finale Wednesday, Dec. 16 (8-10 p.m. EST live/PST tape-delayed).

The American Idol  runner-up singer had pretty much been restricted to just talking about his music since the  controversy following an highly sexual performance at the American Music Awards.

To be fair ABC was the only network to cancel previously booked performances, following numerous complaints after the AMAs.  But, now even ABC has somewhat come around, he will appear on the "The View" this Thursdays in a taped interview and performance..

NBC.COM STREAMING EPISODES THIS WINTER

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NBC.com is providing fans with tons of opportunities to catch up on their favorite shows. Full episodes from many NBC shows are already online and even more will be available over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. Check out the list:

· All the episodes of the current seasons of Heroes, Trauma and Mercy are online!
· 30 Rock – Every 9 days, 3 more episodes from Season 4 will go live between December 11 and January 14
· The Office – Every 9 Days, 3 more episodes from Season 5 go live between December 11 and January 21
· Chuck – Starting now, 5 episodes from Season 2 will go live every 13 days until the January 10 premiere of Season 3

This is a great way to get caught up on all the most recent action from your favorites and be prepared for the premieres in January!

GLEE: KURT PERFORMS SINGLE LADIES

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Just because I love "Glee" Check out this great clip of Christopher Colfer's(Kurt) performing Beyonce's "Single Ladies".

Enjoy.

PSYCHE: GREAT PROMO FOR UPCOMING SEASON

Here is a great promo for the USA's "Psyche", which returns on Jan. 27 on a new night(Wednesday).

I have never watched this show, but I saw the promo and thought that it was great. So enjoy.

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"DAYS OF OUR LIVES" INSIDER INTERVIEW WITH ERIC MARTSOLF AND LINDSAY HARTLEY

Eric Martsolf and Lindsay Hartley discuss what it's like being the newcomers to the show at this year's Day of Days event.

MONK: SERIES FINALE REVIEW

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I just watched the series finale of "Monk" and it was one of the best season finales I have seen in a long time.  I wasn't sure of how the writers would tie up all of the loose ends, and at the same time give Monk  and his fans the happy ending they so wanted for him.

The finale started with Monk trying to gather the courage to watch  the tape of Trudy telling him about a secret she had kept from him  throughout their marriage.  I swear everytime Monk hit the pause button out of fear of what she would say next was just heartbreaking.

The tape revealed the mystery surrounding Trudy's murder.  Her killer was Judge Rickover(Craig T. Nelson), an ex-lover  from her college years. He killed Trudy to keep secret that  the two had an affair when she was his student that resulted in a child. 

Once Monk  figured out that Judge Rickover had also killed the midwife to protect his secret, there was nothing left for him to do but get a confession and then kill the judge.  But in the end Monk couldn't kill the Judge, that's just not his style.  The Judge, however being the coward that he was realizes that his life is all but over, so he grabs Monk's gun and shoots himself.  "Take care of her" were the last words the Judge said before he died, this turned out to be another loose end for Monk, he couldn't figure out what the Judge meant , so therefore he didn't have full closure.

The last part of the mystery surrounding Trudy was her daughter "Molly".  The daughter that she thought had died was put up for adoption 26 years earlier.     To say the meeting with Trudy's daughter Molly was emotional, would probably be the understatement of the year. He couldn't  stop crying and looking at her.  So in the end Monk was finally happy again.  He had his Trudy back in the form of Molly.

I think Natalie said it best when Monk was hesitant about meeting Molly,"Trudy sent you a gift, she sent you someone to love, that's what you have been missing".

Tony Shalhoub delivered  a great performance in both parts of the finale and left you wanting to more.  Great job  once again Tony Shalhoub.

I love a happy ending  and that is exactly what Monk's series finale gave its fans.

"UGLY BETTY" MOVES TO WEDNESDAY NIGHT

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ABC has now confirmed that "Ugly Betty" will indeed  move to Wednesday night starting January 6, 2010.  "Ugly Betty" to replaced the canceled show "Eastwick". Although all signs point to this being  Betty's last season this move could turn out to be a move in the right direction for those of you fans holding out hope.

Moving Betty from Friday night to their most successful Wednesday night  of comedies can only help with the ratings. This move also shows ABC is not quite to ready to give up on a program that showed so  much promise in the beginning. 

CASEY DEIDRICK AND MOLLY BURNETT APPEARANCE

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For you "Days of our Lives" Casey Deidrick and Molly Burnett will be in Indianapolis, IN for an appearance at the Indiananapolis Zoo. The pair will be there Saturday, December 5 for the "Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo" event.

Molly and Casey will participate in various zoo events from 5:30pm -8:00pm -more details to follow at http://www.indyzoo.com/content.aspx?CID=1325

THIS "MODERN FAMILY" CLIP IS THE REASON WHY I THINK THIS IS THE BEST COMEDY ON TELEVISION

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MEET THE NEW CAST OF "SCRUBS"

Donald Faison introduces the new cast members of "Scrubs"

"24": SNEAK PEEK TRAILER FOR THE NEW SEASON

With less than two months to go until "24" returns for its New York City set eighth season on Sunday, January 17th and Monday, January 18th with the traditional two-night, four-hour event), here is a sneak peek at the the upcoming season

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES" INSIDER INTERVIEW WITH SHELLEY HENNNIG AND MARK HAPKA

Shelley Hennig and Mark Hapka talk about steamy Salem triangles and more at this year's Day of Days event.

FOX PULLS "FRINGE" FOR A SEVEN WEEK HIATUS

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Horrible news for us "Fringe" fans!!!!!!!!!!

Sources confirm that FOX is putting "Fringe" -- which stars Joshua Jackson, John Noble and Anna Torv on a seven week hiatus.

The schedule has not yet been finalized but the network is expected to air its new midseason drama "Past Life" in "Fringe"'s Thursday timeslot starting Feb. 11.

"Fringe" would then return on Apr. 1 to finish out the second season with its seven remaining episodes.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: DAY OF DAYS Q & A PART 3

Fans at the Day of Days event have questions for the stars.

"SUPERNATURAL" 100TH EPISODE WILL BE HEAVY ON MYTHOLOGY

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Time flies when you’re battling demons and preventing apocalypses and stuff. Case in point: Supernatural will celebrate its milestone 100th episode this spring with an hour that focuses largely on Dean (Jensen Ackles).

“We’re aiming for it to be a big mythology episode,” reveals Supernatural boss Eric Kripke, adding that, “The Archangel Michael plays a very large part as we explore his relationship with Dean.”

But what form will Arch Mike take?

"SUPERNATURAL" : JENSEN ACKLES LIP SYNCS "EYE OF THE TIGER"

Here is a great video I found on youtube with scenes from last season's "Supernatural" episode "Yellow Fever". The best part of the video is the bonus footage of Jensen Ackles as he lip-syncs to "Eye of the Tiger".

Why post this?

Just because I love "Supernatural" and those Winchester brothers.

Enjoy!!!!

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"SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" DIGITAL SHORT: TWO WORLDS COLLIDE FT. REBA McENTIRE

I just saw this clip from last night's episode of "Saturday Night Live" and thought that it was hilarious.I must admit that I am not a fan of the show, but I do enjoy the Adam Samberg musical shorts.

I could try and explain the video, but I think there is no true explanation.

All I will say is that Adam Samberg really loves "Reba McEntire".

Please enjoy the video below.

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ABC FIRES "ALL MY CHILDREN" HEAD WRITER

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Within a few weeks, All My Children will be turning over a new leaf, officially making the move west to new studios in Los Angeles. Most actors are making the move. Some are not. And today ABC informed the head writer, Charles Pratt Jr., that he's been let go. If he had his suitcases packed, well, sorry about that.

Chuck Pratt was hired with some fanfare in June 2008. He was a big hire because his resume is filled with flashy successes, including Desperate Housewives, Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210, Ugly Betty, Santa Barbara and General Hospital, among others. Pratt was supposed to revive All My Children to its former luster, but -- alas -- it hasn't happened.

It's hard to say exactly what went wrong, but some of Pratt's seminal changes in the show have not been greeted with fan support. It was Pratt's decision to kill off Adam's sweet twin brother Stuart, a character that defined the word beloved when you're talking about Pine Valley characters. The reveal took months to unfold and it's been pretty torturous.

Fans on the message boards are thrilled with the news of Pratt's exit. They've been ticked off with his storylines and, apparently, the idea of a new writer guiding the new West Coast AMC is a popular one. Who that new head writer is, however, has

COURTENEY COX'S FAMILY MATTER HALTS PRODUCTIONS ON "COUGAR TOWN"

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An ABC rep  has confirmed with "People" that production on "Cougar Town" has been suspended  while star Courteney Cox attends to a family matter.

Neither rep for Cox, nor the show have disclosed what the issue was.

Miss TV Girl would like to send her prayers and thoughts out to Courteney and her family while they deal with this personal issue.

SNEAK PEEK AT THE "CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM" SEASON FINALE

 

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"Curb Yor Enthusiasm" wraps up its season this Sunday with an episode that also brings the shows's current "Seinfeld" arc to an end.

Seeing the four actors together plus after so many years has been a complete joy. I am really looking forward to the finale which HBO is promising "Finally... a funny finale. Which directly points out how most people were really diappointed by the real "Seinfeld" finale and plays off something that's been going on with "Curb" where everyone but Larry David acknowledges that the finale was a not good.

So Sunday night I will be tuning in to see if Larry's usual reunion cause this so-called reunion to crash and burn.

This by far has been one of "Curbs" best if not most outrageous and borderline offensive seasons ever. I sure hope Larry Daivd does'nt wait another 3+ years to return for a another season.

Above is a sneak peek clip from Sunday night season finale.

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES" CAST DANCE OFF VIDEO

I just found this great video of the Days of Our Lives" cast members having a great time during a dance off to "Put On" by Young Jeezy featring Kanye West. Check out the fun video below.

SNEAK PEEK CLIP FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON OF "CHUCK" WHICH PREMIERES JANUARY 10

NBC’s action-comedy series “Chuck” returns to the NBC lineup on Sunday, January 10 with all-new missions and two action-packed, back-to-back original episodes in its season premiere (9-11 p.m. ET) before the series -- starring Zachary Levi in the title role -- moves to its regular day and time (Mondays 8-9 p.m. ET) beginning January 11.

In addition, "Chuck" returns with guest stars galore in its third season. These include: Angie Harmon (NBC’s “Law & Order”), who will play Sydney, an enemy operative; Brandon Routh (“Superman Returns”), who is set to play CIA Agent Daniel Shaw; Robert Patrick (“Terminator 2: Judgment Day”) will play Colonel Keller, a soldier and spy from Casey’s past; Kristin Kreuk (“Smallville”), who will portray Hannah -- a potential love interest for Chuck; Armand Assante (“Judge Dredd”) as dictator Premier Goya, who is the target of an assassin; Steve Austin (“WWE Smackdown!”) will portray Hugo Panzer, who becomes entangled in Chuck’s first solo mission; and Vinnie Jones (“Snatch”) will play Carl Stromberg, an arms dealer.

Check out the below sneak peek clip from the upcoming season and a short message from Zachary Levi.

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES" INSIDER INTERVIEW WITH WALLY KURTH AND NADIA BJORLIN

Wally Kurth and Nadia Bjorlin discuss the power Chloe has over Kiriakis men and more at this year's Day of Days event.

"LOST PREMIERE DATE ANNOUNCED

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I have great news for  Lost  fans.  ABC has just confirmed that Lost will return for its sixth and final season with a two-hour premiere on Tuesday, Feb 2 from  9-11pm.  The recap special will start things off at 6pm.

 The following list of actors will will receive full-time , series regular billing according to the ABC press release. Naveen Andrews (Sayid), Nestor Carbonell (Richard), Emilie de Ravin (Claire), Michael Emerson (Ben), Jeff Fahey (Frank) Matthew Fox (Jack), Jorge Garcia (Hurley), Josh Holloway (Sawyer), Daniel Dae Kim (Jin), Yunjin Kim (Sun), Ken Leung (Miles), Evangeline Lilly (Kate), Terry O’Quinn (Locke), and Zuleikha Robinson (Ilana) .

Not mentioned in today's press release, but confirmed to return on a guest-star and/or recurring basis, are
 Elizabeth Mitchell (Juliet), Ian Somerhalder (Boone), Rebecca Mader (Charlotte), Dominic Monaghan (Charlie), Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond), and Katey Sagal (Helen).

I am so excited for news. I am really interested to see the return of Emile de Ravin(Claire), and she will be written back into the world of the passengers of Flight 815

A SNEAK PEEK AT NEXT WEEK EPISODE OF "HEROES"

Nathan and Peter confront their mother over what happened to Nathan's body.

ABC FAMILY SERIES "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER" AND "MAKE IT OR BREAK IT" RETURNS ON JANUARY 4

  
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ABC Family will return its two original hit dramas, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "Make It or Break It" one week earlier, moving to Monday, January 4th (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT and 9:00-10:00PM ET/PT).

"The Secret Life of the American Teenager" returns (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT) to complete its second season with 12 all-new episodes.

"Make It or Break It" (9:00PM-10:00PM ET/PT) returns to complete its first season with 10 all-new episodes.

The two series were initially scheduled to return on Monday, January 11, 2010.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES INTERVIEW WITH JAMES SCOTT AND ARIANNE ZUCKER

James Scott and Arianne Zucker talk about the future of Nicole and EJ at the Day of Days fan event.

REVIEW: HEROES "BROTHER'S KEEPER" (SPOILERS INCLUDED)

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Tonight's episode of Heroes was the best of the season.  A lot was accomplished in "Brother's Keeper", Sylar got his body (if not his memories) back; Nathan found his real (dead) body; Peter learned the truth about Nathan/Sylar, Tracy and Claire bonded, and  Hiro helped saved a seemingly ungreatful Suresh.

As a fan and sometimes harch critic of "Heroes" I was so glad to see so many of the original heroes together again in one episode.

I really enjoyed the bonding scenes between Claire and Tracy, who would have ever seen that coming. I think that Claire did give Tracy some bad advice by encouraging her to seek out Samuel.  Did Claire forget that her dream of having a normal college life was pretty much brought to a halt by Samuel and his "niece".

I wasn't really happy to see the retunn of Suresh, he is my least favorite character and by far the most annoying.  He always figures out a way to make things worse(tipping Samuel off that he had greater powers). I was also disappointed, but not surprised by his normally self -rightous behaviour  when he refused to help Hiro save Charlie.  I kid you not I practically did a happy dance when Hiro sent him to a mental asylum.  Hopfully he will stay there for the whole eight weeks.

It was also interesting to learn that Samuel endgame is to  gather all of the superpowered heroes, so that he can make himself 10,000 times more powerful. Let us not forget this is a man who can crumble buildings with the twist of a wrist. I still believe that there is so much more to learn about Samuel and his intentions.

Now for the best part of tonight's episode.  The big reveal to Nathan and Peter that Sylar is alive and kicking. I am so glad that "Heroes" did not drag out the whole Nathan/Sylar secret.  The scenes in the hospital room with Nathan,Peter, Sylar, and Parkman were great.

Zachary Quinto has truly embodied the character of Sylar.  I am truly shocked that he has not gotten an Emmy nomination for his brilliant portrayal of Sylar .

I though that Adrian Pasdar was really strong in this episode.  Now I guess the real question is, how long will it take for the real Sylar to break through the Nathan facade and how will Peter handle the lost of his  beloved brother.

side note:  Very surprising to see Nathan's body sitting in a storage room. Does that mean that my Nathan may have a chance of  re-entering his own body, dare I dream.

Check out the below clip for a glimpse of  the big reveal.

CW ANNOUNCES "VAMPIRE DIARIES" MARATHON

 The CW announced on Monday that the network will run a "Vampire Diaries" marathon of the first 10 episodes.

Diaries will rule the CW primetime schedule between Monday, Dec. 14, and Friday, Dec. 18, with back-to-back episodes on each night.

So, for those of you have missed this great new series, please be sure to tune in for the marathon, you won't be disappointed.

Please check out the clip below for just a taste of what you have been missing.

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"DANCE YOUR ASS OFF" KICKS OFF NATIONWIDE AUDITIONS IN LA .

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"Dance Your Ass Off," begins nationwide search for contestants to compete in the upcoming second season. Open calls for men and women interested in taking the stage and the scales in the hit series will begin November 21 in Los Angeles. The November 21 audition marks the first of several open calls in cities across the country including Dallas, Chicago and New York. In attendance at each casting session will be executive producer and judge Lisa Ann Walter, as well as fan favorites from season one.

 

The show is looking for people who love to dance and are ready to slim down. For anyone who is ready to make a change and bust a move while doing it, this is the chance of a lifetime to turn flab into fab while America cheers on!

 

"Dance Your Ass Off" open casting call dates and locations are as follows:

 

LOS ANGELES
Saturday, November 21, 2009
10am-4pm
Millennium Dance Complex
5113 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601-3718
http://www.millenniumdancecomplex.com/

 

DALLAS
Saturday, December 5
10am-4pm
Dallas Powerhouse of Dance
12300 Inwood Road #124
Dallas, TX 75244
(In Summertree Shopping Center)

 

CHICAGO
Saturday, December 12
10am-4pm
218 S. Wabash 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
(Behind the Symphony Center, on the corner of Adams Street)

 

NEW YORK
Friday, December 18
1pm - 8pm
Dance Sport
22 West 34th Street
NY, NY 10001
http://www.dancesport.com/

For additional information on how to apply to be on the show, go to http://dyao.oxygen.com/extras-dyao-casting-update.

A SNEAK PEEK AT TOMORROW'S EPISODE OF "DAYS OF OUR LIVES"

Here is a sneak peek at tomorrow episode of "Days of our Lives" where Nicole reveals the entire truth about Sydney to EJ.