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The bangs and glasses may be different this year, but there's one thing still the same about 'Ugly Betty': the woman behind the wire-rimmed smile, America Ferrera.

Yes, in case you hadn't heard, television's icon of frumpiness has gotten a bit of a makeover this season to go along with her promotion from assistant to editor. For Ferrera, though, the change is just part of the character's natural growth. "She's been at a fashion magazine for three years," the actress told us recently. "You'd think she'd start picking things up."

So what else might Betty be picking up this year? AOL TV went right to the source to find out all the details about the much buzzed about makeover and what lays in store for the character as the fourth season unfolds.

Don't you wish your boss were more like the bosses on TV? You know, wise, kind, smart, respectful ... oh, actually, never mind. TV bosses may not always be the best managers around, but at least they're entertaining. In honor of Boss' Day, here are 13 bosses who liven up the TV workplace, for better or (very often) for worse.

This week on TV: DJ AM's coda on MTV, 'Simpsons' Halloween episode, and welcome back, '30 Rock'!

MONDAY, OCT. 12
'Gone Too Far' (10PM, MTV) series premiere
A little strange, and a lot sad, given the August death of Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein, this reality series stars the late Goldstein, himself a recovering drug addict, as he traveled around the country sharing his experiences with drugs and trying to help those crippled with their own addictions. In the premiere, Goldberg heads back to his hometown, Philadelphia, to assist with an intervention for a young heroin addict who refuses to go to rehab.

TVGuide.com recently polled its users to find out which TV duos are in most need of a hookup.

Normally, we root for the happy ending. But for some TV couples, love just isn't the answer.

See our list of seven TV couples who should never hook up -- ever.

'Ugly Betty' fans are going to have to wait a week longer to see Betty's long-awaited makeover, visits from such chic stars as Shakira and Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and the latest mysteries and mishaps at Mode magazine.

ABC is delaying the season 4 debut from this Friday, Oct. 9 to Oct. 16, when it'll air as a two-hour premiere before settling into its new 9PM Friday time slot.

Why the lag time? According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has been using its Friday night primetime desert to squeeze extra rerun value out of new and struggling shows. The bumping of 'Betty' allows the network to wring one more week's use out of that catch-it-if-you-missed-it slot.

Former 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul already has her sights set on another TV show: 'Ugly Betty.'

Also in the news today: Scott Foley books 'Law & Order: SVU,' while 'True Blood' continues to be a big ratings draw.

See more of today's top TV headlines after the jump.

Marie Osmond's talk show dreams have become just that -- dreams.

The show has reportedly been put on hold due to poor ad sales in the local TV ad market.

Also in the news today: CBS strikes a 'Deal,' while Tyra Banks books another CW show.

See more of today's top TV headlines after the jump.

TBS has put an order in for 46 more episodes of Tyler Perry's 'House of Payne,' bringing its grand total to a whopping 176 in just two years.

Also in the news today: T.R. Knight explains his 'Grey's Anatomy' exit, while the Emmy submission tapes get their big reveal.

See more of today's top TV headlines after the jump.

'Sopranos' -- and now 'Entourage' -- star Jamie-Lynn Sigler has booked a role on 'Ugly Betty' season 4, playing Daniel's (Eric Mabius) new assistant.

Also in the news today: E! picks up 'Kendra,' while VH1 announces a new set of 'Divas.'

See more of today's top TV headlines after the jump.