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Grey's Star Comes Out

October 20, 2006

In entertainment news today, T.R. Knight, the young-pup/doctor from “Grey’s Anatomy,” announced: “I’m gay.”

Knight is a veteran of not only “Grey’s” but also “C.S.I.” and “Frasier.” He told People magazine: "I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there. While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me."

No, the most interesting part is the backstory. US Weekly is reporting that Knight’s coming out is further fallout from the Patrick Dempsey v. Isiah Washington brawl, and that the incident may cause Isiah Washington to lose his job.

It seems that during the fist fight with Dempsey -- which concerned Washington’s arriving late to the set -- Washington tossed off a homophobic slur, which an insider said was, “I’m not your little faggot like T.R. Knight.”

At first The Enquirer reported the slur, but did not reveal Knight’s name. But Knight, seeking to nip any controversy that might make him look closeted, called People magazine to clarify that he’s openly gay.

For more on Knight’s coming out and why it’s threatening Isiah Washington’s career visit OUTzonetv.com.

Bob Woodruff Coming Back

The one-time ABC news anchor is preparing a prime-time special and, with his wife, a book about his painstaking recovery since being seriously hurt by a roadside bomb in Iraq in January, the network said on Thursday.

The ABC News special, expected to be Woodruff's first on-camera appearance since his injuries, is planned for next spring.

Woodruff will interview eyewitnesses and the medical team that saved his life on Jan. 29, the network said. He will also focus on the military's medical recovery teams and the stories of other injured soldiers from Iraq and their families.

Woodruff is still undergoing outpatient therapy for his traumatic brain injury, the network said.

Random House will publish the memoir by Woodruff and his wife, Lee, as they discuss how their family was affected by the injury.

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Dancing With Divorcing Stars

October 19, 2006

Sara Evans' marital drama forced ''Dancing with the Stars'' to do a little fancy footwork to make up for her abrupt departure from the competition.

The country singer announced Thursday that she was filing for divorce and withdrawing from the ABC show. That meant the loss of two celebrity competitors in one week, with singer Willa Ford out after receiving the lowest combined score from judges and viewers.

To keep the contest on track it was announced Wednesday that the two celebs with the lowest tallies this week, actor Joey Lawrence and talk show host Jerry Springer, would get another chance.

''We considered all the options. We think it's most fair that everyone, everyone, move on to the next round,'' host Tom Bergeron said.

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Project Runway 3 Winner Crowned

“He's a diva and a pain in the butt. Sounds like a real fashion designer.”

That’s how the Associated Press describes “Project Runway” winner Jeffrey Sebelia. He was “crowned” the champion of the runway during last night’s finale which garnered huge ratings for the cable net’.

During his time on ''Runway,'' Sebelia was often the poster designer for bad behavior. He was under investigation by show executives for possibly outsourcing the construction of his designs for Fashion Week. He cried when he was cleared of any wrongdoing.

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Lifetime Laughs at Cancer

October 18, 2006

And that's okay.

Finally someone has found a sense of humor, even if it's a bit of a gallows humor. After all, that cliche about laughter being the best medecine exists for a reason: it's sorta true.

As the star of Lifetime television's big new breast cancer comedy(!) film, Geralyn Lucas is wheeled into the operating room to undergo a mastectomy the day after her 28th birthday, and she applies bright red lipstick before going under.

''Under anesthesia, with a tube forced down my throat, I am hopeful and maybe even a little sexy. And slightly in control, just knowing that my lipstick might last,'' writes Lucas in her bold, irreverent 2004 memoir, ''Why I Wore Lipstick to my Mastectomy.''

The colorful odyssey of this breast-cancer survivor has been turned into a Lifetime movie, which premieres Oct. 23 at 9 p.m. ET, starring ''Scrubs''' Sarah Chalke as Lucas.

Fascinating twist:Lucas also happens to be the network's director of public affairs. And Lifetime Network isn' t the only television outfit pulling out all the stops to help stop breast cancer.

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Can Stephen Colbert Save Kids?

Seems like a lot longer than one year since Stephen Colbert stepped out from behind the curtain that is Jon Stewart.

And we at BBCancelled admit we thought the show would be a pale imitation. But Colbert’s a hit.

To celebrate, the program will auction the portrait that hangs above the fireplace on the set of his Comedy Central show. The painting depicts a debonair Colbert standing in front of a similar portrait of himself.
The portrait will be auctioned on eBay until Oct. 27, with the winner announced on the show on Oct. 30. Proceeds will benefit Save the Children.

''I've already saved the world. How hard could saving the children be?'' Colbert said in a statement.

http://www.savethechildren.org/

Steve Irwin's Daughter, Age 8, TV Star

October 17, 2006

Bindi Irwin, the 8-year-old daughter of the late ''Crocodile Hunter'' Steve Irwin, will star in a wildlife series to air on the Discovery Kids network early next year. The show's working title: ''Bindi, The Jungle Girl.''

Dear TV executives,

Please save us from this misery. Don't put the girl on TV. She's eight! She has no idea what she's doing. What country are you in that you think this doesn't count as child exploitation.

Sincerely, TV Lovers

But back to the report:

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Everybody Loves Doris Roberts

October 16, 2006

Nearly a year and a half removed from ''Everybody Loves Raymond,'' actress Doris Roberts hasn't yet had a chance to miss television.

The feisty 75-year-old has done three movies since the award-winning comedy ended in May 2005, and taken a vacation in Alaska with her son.

On Oct. 20, the five-time Emmy Award-winner will help Syracuse Stage conduct its annual fundraiser, appearing in an adaptation of Clare Booth Luce's classic satire, The Women.

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Gays Thrive on Cable

Yeah, we know that cable TV is safe for gays to be themselves, be trashy, be funny, be boring. But this year, while the networks struggle for any gay identity in the wake of "Will & Grace" leaving the scene: cable is the only place.

And "Nip/Tuck," a scandalously straight/sexy show is the gayest.

Julian McMahan and Dylan Walsh have been flirting with their gay audience ever since “Nip/Tuck” went on the air. There's something about their overt sexuality, their flirtatiousness, their outright non-stop horniness. Hell, the gleam in their eyes: it’s just so gay.

Well, now they’ve gone soft-core and are making a lot of viewers sweat. Check out this clip HERE. A religious boycott of FX Network should follow any minute. Then again, “Nip/Tuck” is on cable. Where all the good, hot Gay TV lives.

Long live cable.

30-something Marriages for Mel Harris

Sexy, talented -- really -- Mel Harris is getting divorced, again. People magazine is reporting that Harris, 49, is splitsville from her fifth husband: banker Mike Toomey. The couple married in 2001.

The couple have no children together, but Harris, who has been married five times, has a 22-year-old son by photographer David Hume Kennerly and a 16-year-old daughter by actor Cotter Smith.

Harris, who played Hope Murdoch Steadman on ''thirtysomething,'' was named one of America's 10 most beautiful women by Harper's Bazaar in 1989.

In recent years, she has appeared on such TV shows as ''Cold Case,'' ''JAG'' and ''The West Wing.''

Go Betty, Go Betty

October 15, 2006

So, the ugly girl has got some legs. ABC has ordered up a full season of “Ugly Betty.”

The Devil Wears Prada knock-off, although inspired by a Columbian telenovela, has averaged to come in second place among the most highly valued 18-49 age group of Thursday nights at 8pm. Survivor is more popular, but what else is new.

Celebrity Ghostbusters

Just in time for Halloween, VH1 is sending celeb to haunted places.

No, they are not photoshoots for US Weekly.

The trips will be televised, of course, in “Celebrity Paranormal Project,” which premieres October 22 at 10p.

“Each episode follows a team of five celebrities who will be left alone in a haunted location, armed with the latest in paranormal technology tools, cameras and recorders until sunrise to document any potential ghostly activity.”

Talk about Ghostbusters. Is this just a lame rip-off? We’ll have to wait and see. Could be crazy-genius instead of crazy-stupid.

The celebrity participants include Christopher Knight, Rachel Hunter, Gilbert Gottfried, Gary Busey among others.

Group Therapy for Help Me, Help You Cast

This report is either a true tale of Hollywood gone awry. (No wonder so many
turn to Scientology.) Or it's a beg for publicity for a show that's dying.

Check it's DeathWatch status HERE.

The Associated Press is reporting that at 8 a.m. on Monday mornings the cast of ''Help Me Help You'' is already in group therapy.

At least one day a week, the stars of the new ABC comedy gather to spend many hours sitting in a circle, spilling out their characters' fears and foibles (Note: characters, not their "real" neurosis.) to Dr. Bill Hoffman, the therapist played by Ted Danson in this new ABC sitcom.

Oh, wait. Fake problems. Fake doctor. Who is this helping!?

And they videotape it.

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