James Franco “General Hospital” Promo Picture
Here’s a nice picture of James Franco on the set of General Hospital. No word yet on who the Milk hunk will be playing on the ABC daytime drama, but don’t forget his first air date is Friday, Nov. 20.
Here’s a nice picture of James Franco on the set of General Hospital. No word yet on who the Milk hunk will be playing on the ABC daytime drama, but don’t forget his first air date is Friday, Nov. 20.
Ashlee Simpson was reportedly kicked off The CW stinker Melrose Place because she’s — well — a non-acting diva, a disgruntled cast member divulged to FOX News on Tuesday.
“Ashlee was kicked off ‘Melrose Place’ because she was a total diva on set, late all the time, and deeply disliked by fellow cast members,” the loose-lipped informant blabbed. “It created a lot of discord among the cast. She could barely act,” the source said.

Producers, desperate to save the sinking series, wanted Heather Locklear to reprise her role as tough PR exec Amanda Woodward, but couldn’t afford her salary demands without cutting someone.
“They basically trimmed the fat and made it possible for Heather to join the show. Heather is a much bigger name than Ashlee….”
Speaking of 30 Rock, NBC has released the first photo stills of Padma Lakshmi’s upcoming guest spot on the knee-slapping comedy. The Top Chef foodie will appear as herself on the Nov. 12 episode.
James Franco is following up his guest arc on daytime’s General Hospital with a cameo appearance as himself on the Emmy-winning NBC comedy 30 Rock.

The episode plot will see James involved in a faux romance with Jane Krakowski’s Jenna — a relationship engineered by their respective agents, Entertainment Weekly dished on Tuesday.
James is expected to begin shooting his 30 Rock guest spot in New York City this week. No word on when James’ show might air.
Move over, witches of Eastwick! We hear a Janet Jackson TV special will replace the ABC series on Nov. 18.
The pop/R&B icon will debut her second greatest hits compilation, The Essential Janet Jackson, later this month.
Please pass the pumpkin pie, Bee! Sasha Fierce diva is hosting Thanksgiving this year with her own primetime concert special on ABC. I Am…Yours, airing the evening of Nov. 26, will feature behind the scenes footage of Beyoncé, as well as performances from her recent Las Vegas concerts.
A new reality show from E! and producer Ryan Seacrest gives ordinary people the chance to plead for money from rich celebrities and moguls, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The cast of Glee swung by It’s On with Alexa Chung on Tuesday, where they chatted about their latest album, their upcoming Madonna-themed episode, and got a surprise serenade by a devoted “Gleek.”
On Tuesday, producers of the FOX musical-comedy released Glee: The Music, Volume 1, the first album featuring music from the hit series. The second compilation disc, The Music, Volume 2, arrives Dec. 8.
On Wednesday’s edition of The Tyra Banks Show, former supermodel Tyra Banks reveals for the first time how she recently shed more than 20 pounds.
Joined by her nutritionist Heather Bauer, the Emmy-winning talk show host is dedicating tomorrow’s show to sharing step-by-step tips on her healthy new lifestyle and challenging fans to get in shape.
“This is not a diet, I do not believe in diets. I have been on diets in the past and they are a bunch of bologna, this is a lifestyle change,” she declares in a promo for Wednesday show.. “It’s not about being skinny; it’s about getting in the best shape that you can be. This is a ‘Tyra Show’ movement. If I can do it and I love to lay up and not work out, and I love me some BBQ ribs and some ice cream and some Haagen Daaz, if I can do this, you can do this and still eat what you want, just not every second. It is time to get your shape in shape!”
Tyra maintains her “34DD boobies and her round booty.”
Emmy-winning comedienne Kathy Griffin has been tapped to host on new celebrity dance competition on ABC.
Griffin, 48, has signed on to helm Let’s Dance, a new series which while premiere immediately after the Nov. 23 finale of Dancing With The Stars, TheWrap.com has learned. The new series will feature celebrity contestants reenacting their famous routines from past music videos, movies, and musicals on a live weekly dance-off that will run for just five episodes.

“The competition will be hot — and hilarious — as teams of celebrities pay comedic homage to famous dances while competing for a $250,000 grand prize for their favorite charity,” according to a statement from ABC Tuesday. “The show will include single dancers, duos and groups, all competing against each other to wow a panel of judges and viewers across America who will be voting each week leading up to the series finale.”
The panel of judges and celebrity participants will be announced sometime in the next few weeks.