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Jessica Simpson lands a new reality show gig on VH1, Ed McMahon passes away at 86, FX picks up the TV rights to 'The Proposal' and more TV news.

Meg Ryan books an episode of HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' Julianne Hough will join fellow TV star Chace Crawford on the big screen, 'Scrubs' goes to school and more TV news.

'Grey's Anatomy''s backstage drama may be coming to a close.

Today, sources claim Katherine Heigl will be returning to the Emmy-winning series -- just one day after it was announced that her co-star, T.R. Knight, was checking out for good.

In other news: Oscar winner Linda Hunt ('The Year of Living Dangerously') is joining 'NCIS: LA.' She'll play a hard-nosed new character, replacing Louise Lombard, who was featured in the backdoor pilot.

See more of today's TV headlines, casting scoops and premiere dates after the jump.

The post-break-up gifts keep on rolling in for Melissa Rycroft.

After a successful run on 'Dancing With the Stars,' the ex-'Bachelor' contestant will reportedly serve as a special contributor on ABC's 'Good Morning America.' The new gig is expected to begin sometime soon.

Meanwhile, T.R. Knight is officially leaving 'Grey's Anatomy.' Sources say the Emmy nominee has been let out of his contract, ending his run on the show after five seasons.

See more of today's TV headlines, casting scoops and premiere dates after the jump.

'True Blood''s season 2 premiere took a big bite out of TV audiences on Sunday.

The show earned an astounding 3.7 million viewers -- the most HBO has seen for a program since 'The Sopranos'' 2007 finale. Talk about some bloody good news.

Meanwhile, Showtime has given the OK to a third season of 'Tracey Ullman's State of the Union.' The half-hour comedy is expected to return in 2010.

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Noah Wyle may be coming back to the small screen -- that is, if Steven Spielberg has anything to do with it.

Sources claim the Oscar-winning director wants Wyle to play the lead on TNT's upcoming alien-invasion series, where a group of citizens try to fight off aliens who have nearly destroyed mankind.

In other news: David Letterman has officially apologized to Sarah Palin for remarks over her and her family. Letterman called jokes he made last week "coarse" and "bad."

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Stephanie March will reportedly be back for next season of 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.'

Show insiders say March has signed on for at least 10 episodes, although no official word has been made.

Also in the news today: CBS brings back more of 'I Get That a Lot,' while VH1 picks up the still-untitled 'OCD Project,' an unscripted series following people who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

See more of today's TV headlines, casting scoops and premiere dates after the jump.

'My Name Is Earl' is officially off the air.

TBS has decided not to pick up the NBC comedy for a fifth series, citing -- among other things -- economic concerns. Surely karma had something to do with this.

Also in the news today: Oscar nominated star Eric Roberts joins the cast of 'Crash,' while Conan O'Brien fights back in a big way.

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'Lipstick Jungle' star Robert Buckley has booked a role on 'One Tree Hill' season seven. He'll play wealthy and handsome sports agent Clayton, a role previously offered to 'Terminator''s Brian Austin Green, who reportedly could not reach a deal with the show.

In other news: rumors are swirling over which actors will return for the final season of 'Lost,' set to air in 2010.

Will 'Lost' bring Charlie and Shannon back from the jump? Find out after the jump.

Showtime has already ordered a second season of 'Nurse Jackie' -- after just one episode.

The series premiere averaged a combined 1.35 million on Monday, making it the network's highest rated season debut ever.

Meanwhile, 'Mad Men' has clocked in an official premiere date. The hit Emmy-winning series will begin its third season Sun., Aug. 16, 10PM on AMC.

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