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22 July 2008 9:16 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Stars of hit TV shows Ugly Betty, Without A Trace and Wizards Of Waverly Place are leading the nominations for the 2008 American Latino Media Arts (Alma) Awards with three nods each.

The cast of Ugly Betty is to be honoured with the Outstanding Performance of a Latino/Latina-Led Ensemble in a Television Series special achievement prize, while writer Silvio Horta is nominated in the Outstanding Writing for a Television Series category for the episode entitled Jump. Director Linda Mendoza is also up for contention in the Outstanding Director of a Television Series gong, for her work on the Betty's Baby Bump segment.

Without A Trace star Enrique Murciano is up for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Television Series, and his co-star Roselyn Sanchez is nominated in the female equivalent. Scriptwriter Jose Molina has been recognised in the Outstanding Writing for a Television Series for the Without You episode.

Meanwhile, the stars of Disney show Wizards of Waverly Place have also scored nominations - Jake T. Austin and co-stars Selena Gomez and Maria Canals-Barrera will fight it out in the male and female categories for Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Television Series.

Other nominees include Desperate Housewives actor Ricardo Chavira and Lost's Jorge Garcia for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Television Series; Grey's Anatomy's star Sara Ramirez for Outstanding Actress In A Drama Television Series; and Two and A Half Men's Charlie Sheen for Outstanding Male Performance In A Comedy Television Series.

The nominations were announced on Monday and the winners will be unveiled at a ceremony hosted by Eva Longoria Parker on 17 August. The show will air on U.S. TV on 12 September.

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21 July 2008 9:03 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Ugly Betty star Ana Ortiz is delighted the show was moved to New York - because the city is "a great place to raise a family."

The programme was originally based in Los Angeles but TV bosses relocated the set to the Big Apple to allow workers to take advantage of new tax incentives in the state.

And Ortiz - who is about to start having children with her husband Noah Lebenzon - insists the move fits in perfectly with her plans.

She says, "We found a perfect place in Brooklyn Heights. I love the neighbourhood. It's really mellow, gorgeous and a great place to raise a family. I couldn't resist. I'm looking forward to being a mom."

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21 July 2008 5:02 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The cast of hit Ugly Betty have praised TV bosses for moving the show from Los Angeles to New York - because they love filming in the Big Apple.

The series was relocated to Manhattan earlier this year to allow workers to enjoy new tax incentives on offer in the city.

The decision prompted protests from employees in L.A. who feared the move would result in job cuts.

But the programme's stars have come out in favour of the new location - with America Ferrera insisting that shooting in New York is much more fun.

She says, "I love living in New York City. I feel like I was here in a past life. I take the subway all the time.

"I took the 7 (train) for the first time the other day. I went over to Queens and hung out over the weekend. It was great!"

And Ferrera's co-star Mark Indelicato agrees, adding, "I definitely want to start to see Broadway shows. That's why I got involved in the business. So hopefully I will get to see as many as I can."

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18 July 2008 6:38 PM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

I can be a pretty unreasonable guy. I'll give you that much. But when I see a project start to come together the way How to Lose Friends and Alienate People has to this point, I have to pat Hollywood on the back. Nice job. You're taking a clever yarn (even though some of this ground has been covered in The Devil Wears Prada and Ugly Betty), putting it into the hands of an actor who should be a lot more publicized (Simon Pegg), and you're surrounding him with Jeff Bridges, Kirsten Dunst, and the woman with the most eyes on her at the moment (Megan Fox).

That's smart casting, and that's more than we can say for a lot of movies, particularly comedies.

There's a new trailer for it now over at Moviefone, and I think it has plenty of potential. Here's hoping it allows more people to find Simon Pegg,

Colin Boyd

17 July 2008 9:03 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and supermodel Heidi Klum have picked up their first Emmy nominations, after the 2008 Primetime TV Awards introduced the category of top host for a reality competition show.

The presenters will go up against Dancing With the Stars' Tom Bergeron, as well as Deal or No Deal's Howie Mandel and Survivor's Jeff Probst to take home the first honour.

Mad Men picked up 16 nods, the most nominations of any drama series, including Best Dramatic Series and Best Actor for its lead, Jon Hamm.

Hamm will face actors Hugh Laurie, for House; Michael C. Hall, for Dexter; Gabriel Byrne, for In Treatment; Bryan Cranston, for Breaking Bad; and James Spader, for Boston Legal.

Meanwhile, 30 Rock was the frontrunner in the comedy category, with 17 nominations, including best series - a gong the show took home last year - and leading actor, Alec Baldwin, and actress for Tina Fey, the show's creator.

The winners for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be unveiled on 21 September at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

A list of nominees is as follows:

Best Series, Drama:

Boston Legal

Damages

Dexter

House

Lost

Mad Men

Best Series, Comedy:

30 Rock

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Entourage

The Office

Two And A Half Men

Best Actor, Drama:

James Spader - Boston Legal

Bryan Cranston - Breaking Bad

Michael C. Hall - Dexter

Hugh Laurie - House

Gabriel Byrne - In Treatment

Jon Hamm - Mad Men

Best Actor, Comedy:

Alec Baldwin - 30 Rock

Tony Shalhoub - Monk

Lee Pace - Pushing Daisies

Steve Carell - The Office

Charlie Sheen - Two And A Half Men

Best Actress, Drama:

Sally Field - Brothers + Sisters

Glenn Close - Damages

Mariska Hargitay - Law + Order: Special Victims Unit

Holly Hunter - Saving Grace

Kyra Sedgwick - The Closer

Best Actress, Comedy:

Tina Fey - 30 Rock

Christina Applegate - Samantha Who?

Julia Louis-Dreyfus - The New Adventures Of Old Christine

America Ferrera - Ugly Betty

Mary-Louise Parker - Weeds

Best Supporting Actor, Drama Series:

William Shatner - Boston Legal

Ted Danson - Damages

Zeljko Ivanek - Damages

Michael Emerson - Lost

John Slattery - Mad Men

Best Supporting Actor, Comedy Series:

Jeremy Piven - Entourage

Kevin Dillon - Entourage

Neil Patrick Harris - How I Met Your Mother

Rainn Wilson - The Office

Jon Cryer - Two And A Half Men

Best Supporting Actress, Drama Series:

Candice Bergen - Boston Legal

Rachel Griffiths - Brothers + Sisters

Chandra Wilson - Grey's Anatomy

Sandra Oh - Grey's Anatomy

Dianne Wiest - In Treatment

Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series:

Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies

Jean Smart, Samantha Who?

Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live

Holland Taylor, Two And A Half Men

Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty

Outstanding Reality Competition Program:

American Idol

Dancing With The Stars

Project Runway

The Amazing Race

Top Chef

Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality Competition Program:

Ryan Seacrest, American Idol

Tom Bergeron, Dancing With The Stars

Howie Mandel, Deal Or No Deal

Heidi Klum, Project Runway

Jeff Probst, Survivor.

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17 July 2008 6:10 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

The TV Academy got a birthday cake for its 60th birthday Thursday morning – while American Idol's Ryan Seacrest, Project Runway's Heidi Klum and Dancing With the Stars' Tom Bergeron, as well as Deal or No Deal's Howie Mandel and Survivor's Jeff Probst, all got nominations in the first-time ever category of top host for a reality-competition show. While Deal or No Deal and Survivor both failed to earn nods as best reality-competition show, all the other programs did, along with Top Chef and Amazing Race. In drama, as expected, it was a Mad world, with AMC's critical

Stephen M. Silverman

17 July 2008 12:00 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

While they gear up for their prospective acceptance speeches for when the Emmy Awards air Sept. 21, the freshly announced nominees for TV's highest honor are already sharing their reactions to the distinctions bestowed upon them. Among what they have to say: . "I am incredibly grateful and honored. But I am over the moon for Jean Smart, who is such a sublime talent." – Christina Applegate, nominated as lead actress in a comedy series for Samantha Who?. "I'm flattered to be nominated. Congratulations to Tina [Fey] and everyone at 30 Rock. The writers do a wonderful job, and I hope we have some success in September.

Brian Orloff

15 July 2008 12:50 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Their first wedding anniversary was Monday, but Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn had to spend it on opposite coasts. O'Connell, 34, spent the day in Los Angeles at the Television Critics Association conference promoting his new Fox sitcom Do Not Disturb, while Romijn, 35, was at work on the third season of Ugly Betty in New York. The distance hasn't been a strain for the couple, says O'Connell, adding that they keep in touch by texting and emailing photos on their iPhones. "The only trying thing might be it's a lot of in-law time for Rebecca, because my parents live in New York,

Monica Rizzo

14 July 2008 6:58 PM, PDT | From Rope Of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

Brangelina adds two more to their clan. Brolin and Wright arrested! Britney and Mom are back to normal. Plus more Miley Cyrus pics hit the web, Katherine Heigl rumored leave from "Grey's", Jessica Simpson and more! Brangelina twins arrive, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline. [AP] Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright arrested on interfering with police business! [Ndn] Hulk Hogan has a new girlfriend. [TMZ] One of Hef's ladies gets her own show. [Btv] Wedding bells for John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston?! [Ew] Jessica Alba scores $1.5 million for baby pics. [Ew] Mrs. Brady is pissed at Peter. [Hs] Will Smith and his wife have an open marriage?!! [RCeleb] Anna Kournikova news. [Hs] Katherine Heigl could be killed off of Grey's. [PopCrunch] New Jessica Simpson video, "Come On Over".

[Yt] American Pie actor Jason Biggs marries. [USMag] The crazy Osbourne clan returns to tv. [Z2I] Tony Snow passes away at 53. [Tvs] Britney Spears gets help from Mom. [People] "Ugly Betty" welcomes Val Emmich. [Rtv] Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson are official.

Sarah Luoma

14 July 2008 9:14 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Ugly Betty star Christopher Gorham has quit the hit U.S. show after only one season.

The actor, who plays lead character Betty's love interest Henry Grubstick in the ABC series, has left to star in rival network CBS' horror drama Harper's Island.

The move will shock fans of the show after season two ended on a cliffhanger with Betty having to choose between Gorham's character and rival potential lover Gio, played by Freddy Rodriguez.

Actor Val Emmich has been cast as the new love interest for Betty - played by America Ferrara - as Rodriguez is not expected to make a comeback for more than one show, according to Hollywood Reporter.

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27 June 2008 10:32 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

In an apparent effort to avoid last year's embarrassment when the titles of the "short lists" of Emmy contenders leaked out on the Internet, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences made the unprecedented decision on Thursday to itself reveal the full lists. The lists -- ten shows in the best-comedy category; ten in the best-drama -- are determined by the votes of all members of the academy. A "blue ribbon" panel then winnows the lists down to the five official nominees in each category, which this year are due to be announced on July 17. (This year's Emmy awards show is scheduled for Sept. 21.) The ten drama finalists include: Boston Legal, Damages, Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Grey's Anatomy, House, Lost, Mad Men, The Tudors and The Wire. The ten comedy finalists include: Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Family Guy, Flight of the Conchords, The Office, Pushing Daisies, 30 Rock, Two and a Half Men, Ugly Betty and Weeds.

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26 June 2008 10:10 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Could 30 Rock pick up the Emmy for outstanding comedy series for the second year in a row? The final nominations will not be announced for another three weeks – but the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has offered a preview in advance of the July 17 announcement. In an unprecedented move, the organization revealed the top 10 finalists in this year's comedy and drama competition, TV Week is reporting.Comedies in consideration include: Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Family Guy, Flight of the Conchords, The Office, Pushing Daisies, Two and a Half Men, Ugly Betty and Weeds.The drama finalists are: Boston Legal, Damages,

Brian Orloff

26 June 2008 6:36 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Desperate Housewives and Heroes have been snubbed for Emmy Awards a year after making the top 10 finalists lists for Best Comedy and Drama.

Instead, Emmy first timer Family Guy and critics' favourite Mad Men will take their place.

Announcing the finalist lists for the upcoming TV awards a day early, website GoldDerby.com reveals Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Family Guy, Flight of The Conchords, The Office, Pushing Daisies, 30 Rock, Ugly Betty, Two and a Half Men and Weeds will compete for Best Comedy Series.

Boston Legal, Damages, Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Grey's Anatomy, House, Lost, Mad Men, The Tudors and The Wire have been named the top 10 Drama Series finalists.

The awards will be handed out on 6 September.

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18 June 2008 5:05 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Is it hard being over 40 in youth-obsessed Hollywood? No way, says new mom Salma Hayek. "I'm 41 now," she said while being honored at Tuesday's Women in Film Crystal+Lucy Awards. "And I have to say, it is the best time in my life." That prompted Jada Pinkett Smith – who was also being recognized, along with her costars from the upcoming chick flick, The Women – to shout out, "You look good!" Hayek – who gave birth to daughter Valentina Paloma last September with billionaire fiancé Francois-Henri Pinault – said she is finally coming into her own. "I have learned to enjoy time to be a woman.

Jenny Sundel

15 June 2008 6:58 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen has been rocked by the revelation she has a secret sister, who she has never met.

The Scottish actress recently found out that her father Ivar had an affair when she was a child - and a half-sister called Gillian was the product of the illicit romance.

Jensen has never met her sibling, who is approximately the same age as the 38-year-old actress, and cut contact with her father after her parents split when she was a kid.

Her father Ivar has confirmed the news, telling British newspaper the Sunday Mirror, "I had an affair when I was with Ashley's mum and that's where my other daughter came from.

"I only found out about her recently. She came out of the blue. She looks like me and Ashley."

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14 June 2008 7:31 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Lindsay Lohan has taken her name out of the race for consideration at the forthcoming Emmy Awards - because her guest spot on Ugly Betty was too "brief".

The actress landed a cameo role in the hit TV show, and was thus eligible to be nominated for the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series trophy.

But Lohan insists she does not want to be put forward for the award just yet, because her character only graces the screen in one short scene.

Her publicist Leslie Sloane tells the Los Angeles Times' Gold Derby blog, "The appearance was brief. We made a decision to wait."

Instead Lohan - who plays a bully on the programme - will wait until the next season of Ugly Betty, when her character will have a more prominent role.

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13 June 2008 1:17 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

The winners of this year's Golden Nymph awards were announced last night at the 48th Monte Carlo Television Festival. Desperate Housewives won the international TV audience award - for shows which have notched up the most viewers worldwide - in the comedy category. With 61.5m viewers, the series beat other global hits Monk and Ugly Betty. CSI: Las Vegas, apparently seen by 83.9m in 2007, triumphed over CSI: Miami and Ugly Betty. Representing (more)

By Dave West

13 June 2008 5:00 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

After one year of newlywed bliss, Ana Ortiz says she's ready to start a family with musician husband Noah Lebenzon. "We are definitely talking about kids," the Ugly Betty star told People at the Beckley boutique opening celebration Thursday in Los Angeles. "It's probably sooner than later!" Ortiz, 37 – who wed Lebenzon, 38, last June in Puerto Rico – said she wants a full house because, as a child, she always craved siblings. (Her brother and sister are much younger, so Ortiz spent years as a only child.) "I want to make sure that I have at least three kids," she explained. "Even

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6 June 2008 3:59 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson is set to follow in the footsteps of Salma Hayek and become an executive producer for a U.S. TV network.

Hayek found success behind the scenes by executive producing hit show Ugly Betty and now Jackson has followed suit by signing a deal with CBS Paramount - the studio behind the Csi: Crime Scene Investigation franchise.

The agreement will see the Pulp Fiction star develop and executive produce projects for the studio through his Uppity Films production company - and he is also open to the idea of appearing in any shows he develops, much like Hayek's sporadic guest spots in Ugly Betty.

CBS Paramount president David Stapf is delighted to see Jackson sign the two-year deal.

He says, "Samuel Jackson is not only a fan of television but a really astute historian who knows it well."

The star has previously produced Spike TV's animated series Afro Samurai which returns to U.S. TV screens this autumn.

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3 June 2008 10:38 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

At least four television series that were to have been produced in Hollywood will be shot in New York instead in order to allow producers to take advantage of recently enacted local and state tax credits for shows filmed in that state, the Los Angeles Times observed today (Tuesday). The series include, Ugly Betty, Life on Mars, Fringe, and Kings. In fact so much TV and film production is suddenly moving to New York that producers are having a difficult time finding studio space there where they can be shot. Jim Sharp, an executive with 20th Century Fox Television, told the Times, "If you try and lock in a soundstage facility, there are people standing in line. You better not blink, or you're going to miss an opportunity." The exodus of shows to New York has raised concerns among Hollywood production crew workers, who already felt the effects of the writers strike in their own pocketbooks. In an interview with the Times, Steve Dayan, a Teamsters' business agent, said, "Television is really the lifeblood of the below-the-line economy in Hollywood, so if we start losing TV series to other states, then obviously it's going to create more hardship for our members."

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