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    Former Skinheads Apologize to Oprah Winfrey (VIDEO)

    by Nick Zaino, posted May 13th 2011 9:30PM

    'The Oprah Winfrey Show'In February, 1988, four skinheads appeared on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' (weekdays, syndicated) to defend their views. One skinhead said that blacks hadn't created anything in America; they had come to America from the jungles of Africa and were taught by white people. Another said the skinheads only used violence when they were attacked.

    On Friday's show, two of those former skinheads returned, looking considerably older and less dangerous.

    "Absolutely from the bottom of my heart I apologize for how we were on your show, because we were rude, we were arrogant, we were disruptive, and hateful," said one of the former skinheads. Winfrey accepted the apology.

    Mike, the former skinhead who had addressed the question of violence, actually broke into tears thinking about what he had said in 1988. "That kid was lost," he said.

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    CBS Picks Up JJ Abrams' 'Person of Interest' & Comedy 'Two Broke Girls'

    by Jean Bentley, posted May 13th 2011 8:45PM

    Michael EmersonFinally CBS has joined in on the pilot pickup action.

    The network just picked up 'Person of Interest,' a thriller from 'Lost' co-creator J.J. Abrams and Jonah Nolan. They also gave the green light to sitcom 'Two Broke Girls' starring Kat Dennings.

    'Person of Interest' follows an ex-CIA agent "who teams up with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes" in New York City, says Entertainment Weekly.

    'Lost' veteran Michael Emerson is set to star alongside Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson. The show is Abrams' second pickup of the week, with Fox ordering a full season of his other in-development mystery series, 'Alcatraz.'

    'Two Broke Girls' stars 'Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist' actress Kat Dennings as one of the titular broke girls trying to live the dream in Brooklyn. The show is from 'Sex and the City' writer Michael Patrick King and comedian Whitney Cummings.

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    Late Night Lineup: Ken Jeong on Leno, Chris Colfer on Fallon & More

    by Maggie Furlong, posted May 13th 2011 8:00PM

    Late Night LineupLate Night Lineup is our daily roundup of all the late night show guests, from 'Conan' to 'Chelsea Lately' and 'The Daily Show,' and everything in between.

    If you like this feature and want to see it become a regular daily thing, please let us know in the comments.

    If you generally hate TV and everything on late night, you're probably on the wrong site.

    Tonight we've got Ken Jeong talking 'Community' and 'The Hangover 2' on Leno, Joan Rivers on Letterman, 'Glee' star Chris Colfer on Fallon and more.

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    'Dancing With the Stars' Pro Rushed to Hospital

    by Katy Kroll, posted May 13th 2011 6:15PM

    'Dancing With the Stars' pro Kym Johnson, whose partner is front-runner Hines Ward, suffered an undisclosed injury today while rehearsing for next week's performance show.

    Apparently the couple took a nasty tumble at the rehearsal studio, reports E! Online, and it was bad enough that Johnson was rushed to the hospital on a stretcher while wearing an oxygen mask as her distraught partner looked on.

    As the remaining contestants head into the semi-finals, Johnson's injury could potentially be a crushing blow to the Pittsburgh Steeler, who has impressed the judges and topped the leaderboard week after week.

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    HBO Renews 'Treme' for Third Season

    by Alex Moaba, posted May 13th 2011 6:15PM

    EW's Inside TV is reporting that HBO has renewed 'Treme' for a third season. Former HBO executive Carolyn Strauss famously said she was "in the David Simon business" when he pitched her 'Treme,' and although she's no longer with the network, it's clear that the game remains the same.

    The news is a great sign for fans of the the gritty, post-Katrina New Orleans drama. HBO gave Simon's last show, 'The Wire,' five seasons to grow into a compelling examination of poverty and the drug war in Baltimore, and they appear to be applying that some patience to 'Treme.' Season two has already seen Simon and Eric Overmyer delve further into crime, the police, and reconstruction profiteering in New Orleans; another season will afford them even more opportunity to bring other aspects of the city's machinery to life.

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    Sarah Michelle Gellar Drama 'The Ringer' Heading to The CW

    by Chris Harnick, posted May 13th 2011 5:35PM

    Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar's return to TV won't be on CBS after all -- looks like 'The Ringer' is heading to The CW.

    According to Deadline, The CW, which is a sister network to CBS, has picked up 'The Ringer' after CBS passed.

    The series stars 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' veteran Gellar as a set of twins, Bridget and Siobhan, who grew apart after a tragedy and couldn't be more different. Bridget, who has had a troubled life, takes over her sisters identity when she goes on the run from the mob. It turns out Siobhan has died in an accident, but she also has a hit out on her.

    Gellar is joined by 'Life Unexpected' star Kristoffer Polaha and 'Fantastic Four' actor Ioan Gruffudd.

    The series was on track to join CBS's lineup of new fall shows, but in an unexpected twist has landed on The CW. Deadline attributes the move to new CW boss Mark Pedowitz.

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    Teri Hatcher Talks Dating Ryan Seacrest (VIDEO)

    by Nick Zaino, posted May 13th 2011 5:10PM

    Teri Hatcher on 'The Wendy Williams Show'Teri Hatcher and Ryan Seacrest? There have been rumors the two were dating, something Hatcher disputed today on 'The Wendy Williams Show' (weekdays, syndicated). Hatcher explained the two were set up on a blind date by a friend whom Hatcher said is now "off the blind date list."

    Hatcher looked like she just wanted to put the whole thing behind her. "It was years ago," she said. "It's fine. He's fine. He's great." Williams pressed for details, including what Hatcher wore and whether the date was painful and long. Hatcher said it was fine and ended in a little peck of a kiss.

    "You didn't know he was rich at the time," said Williams. "No, I didn't know photographers were shooting," Hatcher responded. Keeping photographers busy is just one of Seacrest's many jobs.

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    More NBC Cancellations: 'Outsourced,' 'Perfect Couples,' 'Chase' & More

    by Maggie Furlong, posted May 13th 2011 4:45PM

    Outsourced is cancelledThe networks are cleaning house in preparation for next week's Upfronts presentations of new shows, cancelling existing shows faster than anyone can keep up.

    The latest shows to get shut down? NBC has axed freshman Thursday night comedies 'Outsourced' and 'Perfect Couples,' as well as drama 'Chase' and reality series 'School Pride' and 'America's Next Great Restaurant.'

    While rapid-fire press releases and rumor confirmations have been the norm for getting the news out the past few days, 'Outsourced' star Rizwan Manji actually took to Twitter before news of their cancellation broke:

    @Riz_Manji: "Before it hits the trades-Outsourced isnt coming back.Sad to see it go-hopeful that this opportunity was a step towards others! Thanx all!"

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    ABC Cancels 'Brothers & Sisters,' 'V,' 'Off the Map,' 'No Ordinary Family' & More, Renews 'Happy Endings,' 'Body of Proof'

    by Jean Bentley, posted May 13th 2011 4:20PM

    V, ABCThat thunderous pop you just head was the sound of ABC dropping pretty much every single one of its bubble shows at once.

    The network has reportedly canceled most of its lowest-rated series, including veterans 'Brothers & Sisters' and 'V' as well as newbies 'Off the Map,' 'No Ordinary Family,' 'Detroit 187,' 'Better With You' and 'Mr. Sunshine.'

    Though it was speculated recently that 'Brothers & Sisters' could get an abridged season pickup, it turns out that star Rachel Griffiths' jokes about being unemployed are true after all. The fifth season -- now series -- finale aired last Sunday night.

    Meanwhile, the second season (and now series) finale of 'V' aired back in March.

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    ABC Orders Tim Allen Sitcom, 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Good Christian Belles' & More to Series

    by Chris Harnick, posted May 13th 2011 4:00PM

    Tim AllenIn the wake of canceling 'V' and 'Brothers & Sisters,' ABC has ordered several new shows to series, including Tim Allen's sitcom and 'Charlie's Angels.'

    The Tim Allen series, now called 'Last Man Standing' comes from '30 Rock' writer Jack Burditt. The official tagline: "Even though the world around him has declared the traditional male an 'endangered species,' Tim Fitzgerald is fighting for his manhood in a world that is being increasingly dominated by women."

    'Apt. 23' (formerly 'Don't Trust the Bitch in Apartment 23') tells the story of a young woman who moves to the big city and ends up with a hard-partying roommate. Dreama Walker and Krysten Ritter star.

    Minka Kelly, Rachael Taylor and Annie Ilonzeh star in the 'Charlie's Angels' reboot.

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    Charlie Sheen Praises Ashton Kutcher ... Sort Of

    by Chris Harnick, posted May 13th 2011 3:30PM

    Charlie SheenCharlie Sheen has broken his silence about being replaced by Ashton Kutcher. Guess what? It's not profanity-laced!

    The axed 'Two and a Half Men' star told TMZ that "Kutcher is a sweetheart and a brilliant comedic performer ... Oh wait, so am I!!"

    "Enjoy the show America," Sheen said. "Enjoy seeing a 2.0 in the demo every Monday, WB." The "2.0" is in reference to the Nielsen demographic rating, which Sheen seems to think will slip now that he's no longer with the show.

    "Enjoy planet Chuck, Ashton," Sheen told the gossip site in reference to 'Men' creator Chuck Lorre. "There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there."

    Sheen's last public communication with Lorre was a letter ripping the executive producer's plans for rebooting 'Men.'

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    Nick Cannon Calls Mariah Carey Child Services Investigation 'Ridiculous' (VIDEO)

    by Donald Deane, posted May 13th 2011 2:45PM

    Nick Cannon Calls Child Services Investigation 'Ridiculous'On 'Access Hollywood Live' (weekdays, syndicated), Nick Cannon explained a visit he and Mariah Carey received from a social worker to investigate a complaint that Carey was abusing alcohol and drugs while nursing.

    According to Cannon, the trouble started when a nurse told Carey that drinking Guinness would spur milk production. Then, an anonymous person filed a complaint with the LA Department of Children and Family Services.

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    'The Event,' 'Law & Order: Los Angeles' Canceled

    by Jean Bentley, posted May 13th 2011 2:40PM

    The EventIn the midst of NBC's flurry of pilot pickups (hooray, Chelsea Handler sitcom!) and series renewals (yay, 'Chuck'!), the network let the ax fall on two of its bubble shows.

    Freshmen series 'The Event' and 'Law & Order: Los Angeles' are both canceled.

    According to Entertainment Weekly, NBC will not pick up 'The Event,' its alien drama, for a second season. The show premiered strong, but its viewership slipped drastically throughout the season and just couldn't gain any momentum after its winter hiatus. However, it might not be completely dead: Deadline is reporting that the producers are shopping the show to other outlets, including Netflix.

    Deadline is also reporting that 'Law & Order Los Angeles' has also gotten the hook, even after a drastic overhaul that saw Skeet Ulrich get killed off, Alfred Molina change professions, Corey Stoll shave his mustache and Alana De La Garza join the cast.

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    James Durbin Shocked by Elimination, Has a Hunch Who Will Win 'American Idol'

    by Hilary Rothing, posted May 13th 2011 2:20PM

    "Give metal a chance!" Those words have been James Durbin's battle cry throughout his 'American Idol' run and his parting comments during today's exit interview conference call.

    "It's been a real whirlwind of emotion, but I've been really thinking about why I came on this show and why I even auditioned in the first place and I'm brought back to those feelings," said Durbin. "It's for my family, and it's to try and give a voice to a genre of music that seems like it's really slowly fading away. I just really accomplished a lot on the show, and I'm just really grateful and thankful for the opportunities."

    Like many fans who expected Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart to battle it our for a place in the Top 3, last night, James Durbin admitted that he too was shocked by his elimination.

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    'Law & Order: Los Angeles' Name Contest: Find Out When the Winning Episode Airs

    by TV Squad Staff, posted May 13th 2011 2:00PM

    Law & Order: LARemember when we held a contest a couple months back offering you, our dear readers, a chance to get your name written into an upcoming episode of 'Law & Order: Los Angeles'?

    Scott Hancox of Norfolk, VA, was the lucky winner, and now we're thrilled to announce that the episode featuring Scott's name (yep, the whole thing: Scott Hancox) will air this Mon., May 16 at 10PM ET on NBC.

    Congratulations, Scott Hancox*! We really hope you're not the killer. Or worse, the dead body.

    Keep reading for a sneak peek at some exclusive photos, an exclusive clip from the episode (which we're hearing could be one of the show's last if cancellations rumors are true).

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