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Rihanna, Bruno, & Justin Bieber to Perform At Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Kerry Washington & Alicia Keys Among Black Girls Rock Honorees And More!

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Get ready for a hot night in December. Bruno Mars, Rihanna and Justin Bieber are schedule to perform later on this year at “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” CBS announced earlier last week.

Rihanna will perform two songs off her upcoming seventh album, including her recent released single, “Diamonds.”

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Performers will be joined on stage by Victoria’s Secret Angels Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge, and Lindsay Ellingson.

“Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” airs December 4, 10/9c on CBS.

  • Julia Roberts is coming to the small screen, sort of. The veteran actress is executive producing a half hour comedy, “The Shrew,” for ABC.”  The comedy only references Williams Shakespeare’s  The Taming of the Shrew in name alone, is about an horrible boss, whose employees try to reign her in.  [THR]
  • “Scandal” star and actress Kerry Washington, singers Alicia Keys and Dionne Warwick, Dr. Hawa Abdi and her daughters and writer Susan L. Taylor will be honored later on this month at this year’s ‘Black Girls Rock” awards ceremony. Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Brandy, and Indie Arie are scheduled to perform during the event. The awards show will air on November 4 on BET, with Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King co-hosting. [BET]
  • “House of Cards” first 13-episode season has a premiere date. The series from director David Fincher (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “The Social Network”), will be available for instant viewing starting Feb. 1, 2013, Netflix announced earlier this week. “House of Cards” is a political drama, based on a BBC miniseries of the same title.
  • Lindsay Lohan’s Elizabeth Taylor biopic for Lifetime, “Liz & Dick,” will premiere on Sunday, November 25, at 9 p.m. ET.
  • MTV announced this week, that  ”MTV Movie Awards” will air live Sunday, April 14, 2013.
  • “106 & Park”revealed the new hosts of the urban series which are: Bow Wow, Ms. Mykie, Paigion and Shorty Da Prince. The hosts began hosting Monday.
  • “American Horror Story: Asylum” premieres Wed., Oct. 17 on FX. Peep the new released trailer below.

That’s all for this week folks!

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Terrence J To Join Giuliana Rancic on E! News

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Terrence Jenkins is moving up the ladder.

The former BET’s “106 and Park” host will join Giuliana Rancic as an anchor on E!’s weekly news. Terrence J will begin Co-anchoring starting November 12th, E! News announced today.

“I can’t wait to get started,” Jenkins said. “I’ve had a great career so far, and it’s all been building toward this.

Terrence J, who appeared in Think Like a Man, Burlesque, Sparkle, and BET’s “The Game” will replace Ryan Seacrest as an E! news host.

“I’ve always had a passion for the wide spectrum of pop culture that E! News covers so well,” Jenkins said.  ”And then getting to work with great people like Giuliana and the entire E! News team just makes this seem like an even more perfect opportunity.”

‘Reed Between the Lines’ Casts Three Series Regulars And More Casting News

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Three series regulars are joining BET’s “Reed Between the Lines.”

THR reports, Tony Rock, Charlie Robinson and Michole White have been booked to join the series. Tony Rock is set to play Julius Darren, Alex’s (Malcolm-Jamal Warner) oldest friend who appears to give Alex unwanted marriage advice.

Additionally, Alex’s friend Simone Winters will be portrayed by Michole White.  Winters is a single doctor, who is sick of hearing how she intimidates men.

Lastly, Charlie Robinson has been cast as Alex’s father, Monroe Reed.

“Reed Between the Lines” returns next year.

In other casting news…

Tina Majorino will guest-star on Abc drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” The “Veronica Mars” alum will play an intern named Heather at Seattle Grace or at another hospital. [TV Guide]

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David Alpay (The Borgias) has been booked to recur on “The Vampire Diaries.” Alpay will play Shane, an attractive and charismatic Professor. [TVLine]

Jeffrey Nordling (24) has been tapped to guest-star in an upcoming episode of ”Necessary Roughness.” The “24″ vet will play Glen Purlman, a media relations guru. [TVLine]

Abc has recast Emily’s mentor on “Revenge.” The role which was previously played by Hiroyuki Sanada will now be played by Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Heroes). [TV Guide]

‘Revenge’ Season 2 Scoop: New Relationships, New Characters, and More Secrets

John Benjamin Hickey (The Big C) has booked a major recurring role on “The Mob Doctor.” Hickey will play a U.S. attorney, who is the father of Zach Gilford’s doctor character. [THR]

Jordan Masterson has been cast as Kristin’s baby daddy on “Last Man Standing.”  The role was originally portrayed by Nick Jonas. [TV Guide.com]

MTV Renews ‘Snooki and JWoww’

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MTV, BET and VH1 took the stage today at the TCA summer press tour. Many reality and non-reality shows renewals and premiere dates were announced at the press tour.

David Janollari, Head of MTV Programming revealed “Jersey Shore”‘s spin-off “Snooki and JWoww” and “Money from Strangers” have been renewed for a second season. “Jersey Shore” sixth season will air Thursday, October 4 at 10 p.m. ET.

Other highlights of the press tour are:

MTV’s original series “The Inbetweeners” is set to debut on Monday, August 20 at 10:30 p.m. ET.

New series “Underemployed” will debut on Tuesday, October 16 at 10 p.m. ET.In addition, documentary-series “Catfish: The TV Show” will premiere on Monday, November 12 at 10 p.m. ET.

BET’s late-night series “Don’t Sleep” with T.J. Holmes will launch Monday, Oct. 11 p.m. ET.

“Ev And Ocho,” the “Basketball Wives” spin-off will follow Evelyn and her fiance, Chad as they prepare to tie the knot. The show premieres on Labor Day, September 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Vh1.

“T.I. And Tiny: The Family Hustle” season two will also premiere on Labor Day at 9 p.m. ET.

“Basketball Wives L.A.” also a “Basketball Wives” spin-off will return on Monday September 10 at 8 p.m. ET.

“Best Week Ever” will return to TV after a three-year hiatus. The “refreshed and slightly tweaked” series will begin in January 2013.

‘Once Upon A Time’ Emilie de Ravin Promoted to Series Regular and more Casting News

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Emilie de Ravin has been promoted to a series regular.

‘Once Upon A Time’ Scoop: Meghan Ory Promoted.

The actress played Belle, the Beauty and the Beast heroine on ABC hit drama “Once Upon A Time.” Ravin starred in three episodes during the drama’s freshman season.

More casting news!

Ray Romano will join Nbc’s “Parenthood.” The “Men of a Certain Age” star will join the cast for a multi-episodes arc. Romano will play a photographer who comes between Sarah (Lauren Graham) and her scruffy man-squeeze Mark (Jason Ritter). Romano’s character will be introduced during the fourth season premiere (Sept. 11).

Rupert Friend has joined Homeland‘s second season, which premieres Sept. 30 as a series regular. Friend will play a CIA analyst overseeing a “critical operation.”

Brian Dietzen has been promoted. The “NCIS” actor, who portrays Jimmy Palmer on the CBS series, has been promoted to a series regular for the 10th season.

Lastly, TVLine reports Lauren London will join BET’s “The Game” as a series regular. With the lead characters Tia Mowry and Pooch Hall leaving this season, London will play “Kiera, a former child star who is currently appearing in a Cosby Show-esque sitcom.”

Are you excited about these casting news?

Weekly TV News: “Private Practice,” Andy Samberg, and More.

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Hey TV gleeks! A lot happened this week in our TV world. But first, the news.

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Juicy/sad news! Tim Daly won’t be returning to “Private Practice,” “Grey’s Anatomy” spin-off. Daly tweeted, “wonderful fans of PP, Shonda informed my agent today that Pete wont be returning for season 6. It was a great 5 yrs. R.I.P. Pete Wilder.”

Deadline reports, that Kate Walsh, the main star who plays Dr. Addison Montgomery might not be returning for a seventh season if the series is renewed. It was also speculated this week that season six was picked up for 13 episodes. So far the ABC hasn’t commented on these reports.

Tim Daly is not the only actor who fired by Shonda Rhimes this year, Chyler Leigh and Kim Raver, stars of “Grey’s Anatomy” were also let go this season.

Will you watch PP without Kate Walsh?

BET’s ’106 & Park’ Hosts Are Leaving.

Who else is leaving “SNL?” Well, Andy Samberg is. Just two weeks after Kirsten Wiig graduated from “SNL” Andy Samberg confirmed he is leaving NBC’s sketch series. According to New York Times, Samberg said he would not return to the show next season. Samberg said, “it’s an incredibly emotional and strange moment in my life. Obviously it’s not a huge shock, but I did officially decide not to come back.” Andy Samberg, has been on “SNL” since 2005, and is best known for bringing viral digital shorts to the sketch show. Samberg along with his Lonely Island cohorts Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone created viral hits such as: “Lazy Sunday,” “I Just Had Sex,” “Motherlover,” and “D*ck in a Box” which featured Justin Timberlake. In case you haven’t seen the tearful goodbye of Kristin Wiig, click here.

‘True Blood’ Season 5 Trailer: “You survive, You Always Do.”.

More sad news. Kathryn Joosten, “Desperate Housewives” intrusive but loving neighbor, Karen McKluskey passed away Friday after batting lung cancer for years. She was 72. Joosten starred in “The West Wing,” “Scrubs,” “General Hospital” and more. During “Desperate Housewives” series finale which aired three weeks ago, Kathryn Joosten’s character Mrs. McKluskey died onscreen. I’m glad she got to wrap up the series with the other girls. RIP Kathryn Joosten.

Richard Dawson, the original host of TV’s “Family Feud,” passed away Saturday night. He was 79. Gary, Dawson’s son shared the news via Facebook, saying, “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my father passed away this evening from complications due to esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his family. He was an amazing talent, a loving husband, a great dad, and a doting grandfather. He will be missed but always remembered.” RIP Richard Dawson.

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In other TV news, “Nurse Jackie” was renewed for a fifth season last week.

It is not too early to mark your calendar for this event. The 55th annual Grammy Awards is set to air on Feb. 10 of 2013. The Grammy Nominations Concert is set to air live on CBS Dec. 5, 2012. “Music’s biggest night,” the Grammys will air live from L.A.’s Staples Center from 8-11:30 p.m. ET/PT.

TLC’s reality series “Toddles & Tiaras“ is getting a spin-off series. The series, “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” will follow Alana, a six-year-old pageant contestant as she and her family do things such as “off-road driving and eat road kill for dinner.” The reality series premieres in August.

BET Awards Nominees Announced.

“Boss” which stars Golden Globe winner Kelsey Grammer season two official trailer was released. In the Season 2 trailer of “Boss,” Mayor Tom Kane (Kelsey Grammer) returns to his duties as the mayor of Chicago despite his illness. The trailer features Sanaa Lathan, Tip Harris and more. Season 2 of “Boss” premieres Friday, August 17 at 9 p.m. ET on Starz.

More summer series are returning/premiering this week, check out list below

  • “Secret Millionaire” (Season 3 premiere) airs Sun., June 3, 8 p.m. ET on ABC
  • “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” (Season 2 premiere) airs Sun., June 3, 9 p.m. ET on ABC
  • “Drop Dead Diva” (Season 4 premiere) airs Sun., June 3, 9 p.m. ET on Lifetime
  • “The Glades” (Season 3 premiere) Sun, June 3, 9 p.m. ET on A&E
  • “Longmire” (Series premiere) Sun., June 3, 10 p.m. ET on A&E
  • “Teen Wolf” (two-part Season 2 premiere) Sun., June 3, 11 p.m. ET & Mon., June 4, 10 p.m. ET on MTV
  • “Hell’s Kitchen” two-night (Season 10 premiere) Mon., June 4, 8 p.m. ET & Tues., June 5, 8 p.m. ET on Fox
  • “MasterChef” (two-night Season 3 premiere) Mon., June 4, 9 p.m. ET & Tues., June 5, 9 p.m. ET on Fox
  • “Push Girls” (series premiere) Mon., June 4, 10 p.m. ET on Sundance
  • “Pretty Little Liars” (Season 3 premiere) Tues., June 5, 8 p.m. ET on ABC Family
  • “Jane By Design” (Season 1 summer premiere) Tues., June 5, 9 p.m. ET on ABC Family
  • “The Glee Project” (Season two premiere) will star “Glee” stars Naya Rivera, who plays Santana on the series, Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, and Samuel Larsen will appear as mentors on the Oxygen reality show. The sophomore season of “The Glee Project” kicks off on Tuesday, June 5 at 10 p.m. ET
  • “Rizzoli & Isles” (Season 3 premiere) Tues., June 5, 9 p.m. ET on TNT
  • “Franklin & Bash” (Season 2 premiere) Tues., June 5, 10 p.m. ET on TNT
  • “Royal Pains” (Season 4 premiere) Wed., June 6, 9 p.m. ET on USA
  • “Necessary Roughness” (Season 2 premiere) Wed., June 6, 10 p.m. ET on USA
  • “Love in the Wild” (two-hour Season 2 premiere) Thurs., June 7, 8 p.m. ET on NBC
  • “Saving Hope” (series premiere) Thurs., June 7, 10 p.m. ET on NBC
  • “Comedy Bang! Bang!” (series premiere) Fri., June 8, 10 p.m. ET on IFC
  • “Bunk” (series premiere) Fri., June 8, 10:30 p.m. ET on IFC

That’s it for this week folks! Have a great week.

BET’s ’106 & Park’ Hosts Are Leaving

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It is true, the news has been rumored for weeks. Terrence and Rocsi, the hosts of BET’s “106 & Park’ are indeed leaving “106 & Park”. The duo, who have been the hosts of the show for seven years shared the news to their fans yesterday during “106 & Park.”

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Terrence said “after an amazing seven years of being on this show, we have decided together that we will be soon leaving 106 and Park as your hosts. This, by no means, has been an easy decision and it has come after a lot of prayer, a lot of thought and a lot of consideration. First, we’d like to start by thanking BET, this has been an incredible opportunity and we are looking forward to continuing our relationship.”

They will be missed, but we can’t wait to see what the future has in store for them.

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BET Awards Nominees Announced

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Weekly TV News: ‘Mrs. Eastwood and Company,’ BET And More.

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Hello awesome readers!

It was rumored, and now it has finally been confirmed. Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are the new “X Factor” judges! The news was released earlier this week. Spears and Lovato will replace the former females judges of “X Factor” Scherzinger and Abdul. The singing competition returns Wednesdays this fall on FOX.

In other news, the 2013-2013 primetime lineup of CBS, CW, FOX, ABC, and NBC were announced earlier this week.

The Kardashians are back. E! hit reality series “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” kicks off tomorrow night at 9/8c with an hour premiere . The seventh season of the “Kardashians” will consists of 18-hour long episodes, which is more than the previous seasons. Below is the trailer, take a peek.

 

 

Also kicking off with an hour premiere is E!’s “Mrs. Eastwood and Company.” The reality show stars Dina Eastwood, Clint Eastwood’s wife, his two teenage daughters, Francesca and Morgan, and an a cappella group, called Overtone. The reality show will follow the life and of Dina as she manages her career, family, and love. The series premieres at 10/9c on E!

 

Meanwhile, more summer series are returning/premiering this week:

“Rookie Blue,” Season 3 premieres on Thurs., May 24, 10/9c p.m. on ABC. Five witty, rookie cops, spice things up with their personal relationships as they train to be police officers.

“So You Think You Can Dance,” Season 9 premieres on Thurs., May 24 8/7c p.m. on Fox; moves to regular time slot on Wed., May 30, 8/7c p.m. The big news? This season will crown two winners, a male and a female. Read more here.

“Duets,” two-hour series premieres on Thurs., May 24, 8/7c p.m. on ABC. The network first singing competition will star Kelly Clarkson, Robin Thicke, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles as not only judges but also partners, singing partners with their chosen contestants.

“Men at Work,” series premiere on Thurs., May 24, 10/9c on TBS. The series follows four friends: Danny Masterson as Milo, James Lesure as Gibbs, Adam Busch as Neal, Michael Cassidy as Tyler as they navigate life, love and friendships. The season will consist of ten episodes.

Sad news “Game” fans! The main characters Pooch Hall (Derwin) and Tia Mowry (Melanie) will not return for the sixth season of ”The Game.” It was confirmed earlier this week, BET has said that it is “in the process of reworking the casting and storyline.” Although, producers hope Pooch and Tia will pop in occasionally to “make several guest appearances.”

More BET news, it was also confirmed this week that Terrence J and Rocsi, the hosts of “106 and Park” will be leaving the show after seven years. The duo is moving on to better and bigger things, Terrence J continues to rock Hollywood with movies like “Think Like A Man” and “Burlesque.” While, Rocsi is the host of a national syndicated radio show, ‘Rocsi On The Radio’ and will be pursuing a career in acting.

Glee news! During FOX’s upfront this week, Ryan Murphy, the creator of “Glee” confirmed that the main cast of the hit show will return for the fourth season. In addition, Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker will guest-star on “Glee” next season. To read more click here. The third season of “Glee” wraps up next Tues., May 22 on FOX.

That’s it for this week folks!