Start spreading the news: Bravo's hit reality series 'The Real Housewives of New York City' will return for a third season. The show is already casting "additional Housewives" for its big return, which is expected to start production this fall. [EW.com]
Emmy winner Brad Garrett is on board for the new half-hour animated comedy series 'Dumb Bunny and Jackass.' Garrett will voice one of the two leads in this R-rated project about a cartoon duo's fall from grace. [Hollywood Reporter]
Reality TV star Kathy Griffin will emcee the 'Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers.' The event is scheduled to air Aug. 9 at 10PM on the network, and promises to be "an evening of highs and lows," according to Griffin. We'll take her word for it. [Hollywood Reporter]
'American Idol' has reportedly invited Paula Abdul to "stay the duration of the show, however long it lasts." In the meantime, Abdul remains "optimistic" about her future with the show, although no official deal has been made. We assume she's holding out for some of Simon's $144 million paycheck. [AP]
Jane Lynch is leaving 'Party Down.' The actress will not appear on the show's second season due to scheduling conflicts with her role on the new musical comedy series 'Glee.' 'Glee' premieres Wed., Sept. 16, 9PM on Fox. [Variety]
HBO is planning a one-hour drama series adaptation of 'Middlesex,' based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Jeffrey Eugenides. The project, about a young girl's "complicated sexual identity," will be written by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies, with Rita Wilson on board to executive produce. [Broadcasting Cable]ALSO IN TV NEWS ...
'Soul Train' is coming to DVD. The new release will feature performances by Michael Jackson, Al Green, Aretha Franklin and others, along with footage of Jackson's induction into the Soul Train Hall of Fame. No word on when the DVD officially arrives in stores. [Variety]
Reader Comments (40)
Penny at 4:26PM on Jul 7th 2009
The comedy central Joan Rivers roast should be a lot of fun to watch.
rplafrance at 7:33AM on Jul 8th 2009
There is no story about a Seinfeld star.
Sarah at 7:55AM on Jul 8th 2009
I couldn't find a story about a Seinfeld star either, and I even went thru the photos in the Housewives gallery. AOL does this all the time.
Meaghan at 8:12AM on Jul 8th 2009
I believe the "Seinfeld" star is Brad Garrett. He played Jerry's mechanic in a couple of episodes so I think that is who they were referring to...but I wouldn't really consider him a Seinfeld star...they did make it sound like it was one of the main people.
Skyboi at 10:05AM on Jul 8th 2009
These "real housewives" are the oddest looking women I have ever seen. They have money and don't know how to dress or they wear way too much makeup and weird hairdoo's. I look at them and cringe. Then when they open their mouths, I have to change the channel.
gogreek56 at 9:26AM on Jul 8th 2009
I think they meant KATHY GRIFFIN AS THE Seinfeld star. Think about it~she was in a couple of the Seinfeld shows and she roasting Joan Rivers...what do you guys think?
justin at 8:07AM on Jul 8th 2009
It's good to see the "housewives" series isn't based on looks.
Frank at 8:07AM on Jul 8th 2009
I think aol suck's im sorry I ever got it....
JDUBYA at 8:10AM on Jul 8th 2009
AOL writers, Have you ever heard of the tactic refered to as Bait and Switch, or does your boss just out and out tell you to lie and make mountains out of mole hills???
Joan at 8:12AM on Jul 8th 2009
It looks like they made an error in referring to Brad Garrett as a Seinfeld star rather than an Everyone Loves Raymond alum.