‘Scandal’ Scoop: Henry Ian Cusick exists ‘Scandal,’ Joshua Malina Promoted

“Scandal” is losing a scandalous fixer.

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Henry Ian Cusick, who played Stephen Finch, the womanizer on “Scandal” will not be returning for a second season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cusick’s contract was not picked up for another season. THR also indicates the exit was a “mutual decision.”

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Henry Ian Cusick joins Tim Daly, Chyler Leigh and Kim Raver, stars of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” who were fired this season by Shonda Rhimes.

Meanwhile, TVGuide.com reports that Joshua Malina, who recurred in Season 1 as the U.S. Attorney David Rosen, has been promoted to series regular for the second season of ABC’s hit series, “Scandal.” Although Malina was featured in all seven episodes of the first season, Malina was considered a recurring actor.

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‘Awkward’ Season 2 Trailer: Things Are Going to Get ‘Awkwarder’

MTV’s quirky, funny and “awkward” series returns soon. And if the spoiler-trailer is any indication, I can’t wait.

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Things get rocky as Jenna’s mum reveals she wrote the damaging letter to her daughter. This revelation will shake up the Hamilton household. Meanwhile, things/relationships get more “Awkward” as Jenna is caught in a love triangle with Matty (her first love) and his best friend, Jake. Which leads us to the ultimate question: who will Jenna choose?

Are you Team Matty, or Team Jake?

Don’t take my word for it, check out the trailer below.

The second season of “Awkward” premieres Thursday, June 28 at 10:30/9:30c p.m. on MTV.