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• Cloris Leachman named Rose Parade grand marshal

  Associated Press - Sat Oct 11, 8:04 AM PDT
  Cloris Leachman has been chosen as grand marshal for next year's Rose Parade. The actress, who has an Oscar and eight Emmys, will head the 120th Tournament of Roses on Jan. 1 in Pasadena. The parade's theme is "Hats Off to Entertainment." The 82-year-old " Dancing With the Stars " contestant said Friday she's thrilled to be grand marshal of a parade that -- in her words -- "is older than I am." Leachman won an Oscar as best supporting actress for the 1971 film "The more »

• Automakers push key vehicles through fall TV shows

  Associated Press - Sat Oct 11, 7:14 AM PDT
  In this fall's TV season, a secret agent speeds around in a Chevrolet Camaro, a man tries to save the world with the help of a Dodge Ram pickup, and a famous talking car returns to the streets in the form of a Ford Mustang. With auto sales at 15-year lows and traditional TV advertising less appealing than it used to be, automakers are hoping such starring roles for key vehicles will boost interest in -- and sales of -- their products. The idea is to grab the attention of consumers more »

• Today's News: Our Take - Jennie Garth: 90210 Ladies' Weight Is "Their Business"

  TV Guide - Fri Oct 10, 11:43 PM PDT

  Jennie Garth may play the guidance counselor of 90210's West Beverly High, but that doesn't mean she feels compelled to dole out advice to her on-screen charges when the cameras stop rolling.

  On the controversy over the leading ladies' shrinking bodies, Garth demurred. "I don't know them personally that well, and I think that that's their private business," she told press at GLSEN's Respect Awards on Friday. "If I were the director or the more »

• All Things Dancing Blog - Can Lance and Lacey Outsmart Dancing's "Curse"?

  TV Guide - Fri Oct 10, 11:43 PM PDT

  So far this season, Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer are getting their Dancing groove on with solid scores and untraditional moves that are earning them kudos (and a little ire). But as Season 7 is beset by a string of injuries — from Jeff Ross ' cornea scratch to Misty-May Treanor's tendon-pop — they're not taking any chances.

  "The stage is cursed, we all believe it now," Schwimmer told TVGuide.com at the Respect Awards. "So we stay away more »

• Larry Hagman excited about 30th `Dallas' reunion

  Associated Press - Sat Oct 11, 3:53 AM PDT
  Larry Hagman was reluctant to be on a new TV show called "Dallas" when he first read the script in the late 1970s, figuring there wouldn't be any money in it. But his wife persuaded him to give the role of conniving oil baron and cattle rancher J.R. Ewing a shot, saying they could "renegotiate" and that the job might pay off. It did, eventually earning Hagman a reported $100,000 or more per episode. And now fans from across the world are paying as much as $1,000 apiece to celebrate more »

• Today's News: Our Take - Eva Longoria Parker Heads for the Runway

  TV Guide - Fri Oct 10, 7:43 PM PDT

  Eva Longoria Parker is ditching Wisteria Lane for the Runway.Mrs. Tony Parker is slated to guest judge a challenge on the sixth season of Project Runway, The New York Post reports.The actress is the latest marquee name the series has snagged for the new season. Lindsay Lohan reportedly taped an episode last month.Runway is currently filming in L.A., a coastal change from its previous seasons in New York, let alone on Bravo. Season 6 was scheduled to premiere more »

• Today's News: Our Take - Beyonce "Always Knew" She'd Marry Jay-Z

  TV Guide - Fri Oct 10, 7:43 PM PDT

  Notoriously quiet about her relationship, Beyonce is finally breaking her silence on her low-key wedding (and quite possibly the world's worst kept secret) to Jay-Z — six months later."We've been together a long time," she told Essence magazine. "We always knew it would happen."Together since 2002, the two tied the knot on April 4 in an intimate ceremony because the songstress is not a "traditional woman.""It's been my day so many more »

• Today's News: Our Take - Exclusive: Housewives Bad Boy Makes Trouble on 90210

  TV Guide - Fri Oct 10, 7:43 PM PDT

  Josh Henderson, who on Desperate Housewives played Edie's motorcycle-riding, Julie-tempting nephew, is joining the CW's 90210, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

  Henderson will first appear during November sweeps, when the P.I. who's been on the prowl for Harry's son by Naomi's mom, Tracy, turns up a real charmer named Sean.

  The new kid on the palms-lined block won't wow everyone, however.

  Dixon, for one, will feel displaced by more »

• Today's News: Our Take - Top Model Will Spinoff into Fabulous Makeovers

  TV Guide - Fri Oct 10, 7:43 PM PDT

  The CW has ordered a pilot for Operation Fabulous, starring Top Model regulars Jay Manuel and J. Alexander.In this new series, Jay and J. will travel the country in search of women in need of Top Model-style overhauls. Five lucky ladies will learn how to dress, wear their hair and makeup – also bringing out their confidence with the support of family, friends and their community, says The Hollywood Reporter.

  Fabulous more »