Not really a surprise, but NBC has pulled the plug on Bionic Woman.

Although NBC isn’t talking, I’m told by multiple sources that Bionic staffers were informed late last week that the troubled reboot has indeed been canceled. That means no spring relaunch under new show-runner Jason Cahill — which is too bad. Cahill’s a talented guy (see: The Sopranos), and I was anxious to see what he would do with the show. But I guess it wasn’t meant to be.

NBC is obviously cranky about something with the axes falling all around the studio!

Did you love last Friday’s episode of Las Vegas? Well, I hope so, because that is the series finale… yep, I said SERIES finale. NBC has pulled the plug on the show and will not be renewing the series for a sixth season. Looks like Josh Duhamel will be able to focus his time on being Mr. Fergie!

And about that cliff hanger? No word on any kind of a two-hour TV movie-ish wrap up so fans will be left with that cliffhanger ending after putting in their five seasons worth of viewing into the show.

This sucks. What is it with NBC? They also cancelled Crossing Jordan without allowing them to do a series finale episode either, and I still haven’t forgiven them for that either!

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You can’t blame ABC for wanting to spice things up for the dismal finale last season which saw Brad flake out and chose neither girl at the end of the show (sheesh!) And while we have a brand new Bachelor - a British hottie this time - Bachelor Matt Grant, ABC is trying top up the notch of drama a bit… by holding the rose ceremonies between midnight at 5am.

Now, I have no idea if this means he will be waking them up in their beds to give them their rose, or if they are going to be making the bachelorettes stay up late enough that they will be either (a) drunk (b) passed out - from alcohol or exhaustion hehe, or (c) first class bitches from sleep deprivation. But looks like we will be getting tears, drama and hopefully some good catfights.

Now, you know Chris will be saying “the most shocking and/or dramatic rose ceremony ever” so let’s hope the Bachelorettes and Bachelor Matthew Grant can live up to our expectations!

Looking for the brand new fall season? Click here for the new cast list!

Get your dancing shoes on! The list of celebrity dancers is here!

Priscilla Presley - need I say more?

Marlee Marlin - actress, also known because she is deaf

Shannon Elizabeth - American Pie fame

Marissa Jaret Winokur - won a Tony for her role in Hairspray

Mario - R&B singer

Steve Guttenberg - old school known for Police Academy, more recently on Veronica Mars

Kristi Yamaguchi - US Olympic figure skater

Cristian De La Fuente - guest starred in CSI: Miami several season ago. Also guested on Ugly Betty last year.

Jason Taylor - Miami Dolphins defensive end

Penn Jillette - Yep, Penn from Las Vegas act Penn & Teller (yes, Penn is the one that talks)

The show will officially premiere on March 17, with the results show airing March 19th, where we get to see which celeb will be the first to go home.

Dog the Bounty Hunter is going back into production! The network has confirmed that she show is coming back, but haven’t announced a premiere date yet. Apparently the filming is set to begin ASAP, and they have already hired people for the production!

There were episodes in production when the whole racial epithet incident hit the media (which you may recall was a private phone call recorded and sold by his son), so we could be seeing new episodes pretty quick. But even despite there being episodes already taped, it is a very good sign that new episodes are going to be filmed starting immediately. I assume that Da Kine bail bonds has continued to run its business despite it not being for television, and they always seem to have colorful characters to nab for our viewing enjoyment.

A network official confirms to TMZ that the show is going back into production, but they’ve not yet set a premiere date. As of now, they’re gearing up — big time — in Hawaii and production will begin ASAP. Makeup artists and camera crews have been hired, and houses and cars have been rented, all for the return of the show.

There is no word on how this affects Tim Chapman, who was in court on lewd behavior charges. But really, as much as fans like Tim, Duane “Dog” Chapman is the star of the show, and while his sidekicks provide entertainment - especially wife Beth - the show can definitely go on without him.

I am pleased to see Dog the Bounty Hunter will be back, and I can’t wait to find out when new episodes will begin airing.
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Say it ain’t so! Looks like NBC is considering shelving Friday Night Lights in this post writer’s strike world, and wrapping up the show from its current point with a mere two hour “movie of the week” format. But wait, there is the rumor that the show is being shopped around, which means that Friday Night Lights could end up on some other network instead. And taking a lead from Jericho, there is now a Save Friday Night Lights site.

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Dancing with the Stars is just around the corner, but Maksim Chmerkovskiy will be stepping this one out. Season Six will be getting underway on March 16th.

“He just needs a break,” an ABC spokesperson tells People. “He is part of the Dancing family, and he will be back” — perhaps for the occasional results show, and quite possibly as part of a Season 7 team.

The problem with bring a reality show star - especially when your claim to fame is as a ballroom dancer - is that when Maks is done his break the fans might not want him back again, or even care if he returns or not. And what if his replacement is better?

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NCIS fans rejoice! The show has been renewed not only for a sixth season, but also with a super long 28 episode run! no word on why the lengthened run (perhaps an extra long final season?) But that means you will be getting six more episodes than the usual tv show run of 22 episodes.

We will keep you posted if we hear why the super long season is, well, super long.

Have you been loving your ER for the past 15 seasons? Well NBC sure is, because according to Kristin, ER has been picked up for a 22 episode 15th season! There had been rumors that the producers needed to trim the budget down in order to get it renewed, so it looks like they did!

Itching for the rest of the 14th season? NBC has just announced that ER will join many other shows with an April premiere date. So set your Tivos, ER will be back on April 15th at 10pm.

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We have some sneak peak video for Monday’s October Road episode Hat? No Hat?

Nick learns that he’s broke, and Hannah deals with her mother while preparing for her wedding. Meanwhile, Owen goes out with Jenny, the beer-delivery girl that saved his life.

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We have some details on British global financier Matthew Grant who is starring as ABC’s latest Bachelor on the hit reality show. The show premieres on March 17th. They went for an international bachelor this time around, with Matthew from Bishops Stortford. Wonder if they had enough of these lame American bachelors once and for all. You can’t blame ABC after last season’s bachelor Brad Womack flake out!

Matthew - 6ft 5ins tall and blue-eyed - is the youngest of five brothers, all of whom are married. He says he is desperate to settle down.

A family man, Matthew is said to be very close to his siblings and his father Tony, 71, who still lives in the area.

Matthew attended Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, where he graduated with a BA in Modern History and Politics, and was captain of the university rowing club.

However local women who fancy their chances with Matthew may be disappointed as Matthew says he prefers American women as he finds them “extroverted and gregarious”, adding that his ideal mate will be funny, self-deprecating and outgoing.

And yes ladies, Matt Grant has a hot British accent!

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Craving some Gossip Girl action? Well, now that the writers strike is over, things are looking up, but you still have a couple of months to wait for some brand new Gossip Girl episodes. Right now, the new episodes are set to begin airing on April 21st. And there are five, yep FIVE, new episodes that will hit the airwaves later this spring.

Reruns are still airing Monday nights at 8pm on The CW if you need to get your fix.

Because of NBCs contract, we know that ER will HAVE to be back in April, so we are just waiting on an air date from NBC. But now, Ausiello reports that there could be a 15th season of ER. Of course, there is a catch. If Warner Brothers can bring down the shows budget, that is.

According to the trades, NBC is contractually obligated to produce more episodes this season, so it’ll definitely return in April. And if Warner Bros. can shave enough $$$ off the budget for next season, there’s a decent chance it’ll be back for a 15th (!!!) season.

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Update: The full list is here

So, can’t wait to hear which celebs and which dancers will be appearing on Season 7? Well, we can tell you how to get the full scoop!

First, the celebrities will be announced on the season finale of Dance Wars on Monday night. Then on Tuesday, they will announce who those celebs will be paired up with. Then on Thursday, they will be appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show to meet their partners for the first time.

Now, anyone else wondering if either Oprah or her BFF Gayle King will be one of the celeb contenders? And as for the dancers, we know Maksim Chmerkovskiy is stepping this season out. I wonder if Julianne Hough will be back with her newly inked record deal.

Don’t you love paternity issues? Well, we won’t be learning who Sam’s baby daddy is until… Season three??? According to Ausiello, we will be getting some hints on his paternity it some upcoming episodes, but the truth won’t be known until next season. Sigh.

Looks like there is more trouble coming for Tim Chapman. First the news broke that he was arrested after he was allegedly viewed performing lewd acts in a shopping mall parking lot. Now the case is going to court as a terroristic threatening charge, not merely something related to his supposed lewd act (he claims he was changing after spilling orange juice on his lap). The indecent exposure case will be coming later.

The security guard who said Chapman tried to run him over took the stand in court Friday. He told the judge he was afraid for his life.

With his hair down and wearing a T-shirt, Dog the Bounty Hunter’s sidekick Tim Chapman sat silent in court. His attorney, Brook Hart did all the talking.

Jason Wessel, 20, is an Ala Moana security guard. He said Chapman tried to hit him with his truck after he told Chapman to get out of his vehicle.

Wessel was checking out reports Chapman was fondling himself in the Bank of Hawaii parking lot.

Wessel said Chapman dove into his back seat when security approached and when told to get out of his truck he sped off just missing the security guard.

Prosecutors said he was aiming at him.

Chapman’s attorney used pictures of tire tracks to try to prove Chapman was just trying to avoid a newspaper stand.

“I think that what you have in front of you the exhibits showing the parallel tracks in the space shows the vehicle went straight ahead and not towards any person including Mr. Wessel,” said Chapman’s attorney Brook Hart.

As for accusations of indecent exposure, Hart said Chapman spilled orange juice on his lap and was just trying to clean himself off with baby wipes.

“He had clean clothes in his back seat because he’s been keeping them there since he recently separated from his wife,” Hart said.

Chapman’s next court date for the terroristic threatening charges is set for Jan. 24. The indecent exposure charges are still pending.

You can also view the court proceedings here in this news video.

Looks like the show Dog the Bounty Hunter won’t be coming back anytime soon. Yes, I know that Dog is the star of the show, as is Beth. But what would Dog the Bounty Hunter be without Tim?

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Ah, the he said he said drama. Cops say they caught Tim Chapman - sidekick to Duane “Dog” Chapman of Dog the Bounty Hunter fame, naked in his truck performing a lewd act. Chapman’s camp says that he was merely changing clothes after spilling orange juice on himself. But when a security guard asked him to get dressed and get out of the truck, he got dressed but then drove off, driving over a sidewalk and reportedly nearly hitting the guard. And unlucky for Chapman, the security guard recognized him from his time on Bounty Hunter.

No word yet on whether they will charge him, but this is just the latest in events surrounding the Dog the Bounty Hunter show, which was put on hold while A&E sorted out what to do about Duane’s racist comments in a private conversation that his son then sold to National Enquirer.

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Lost fans have something new to tide them over until the season premiere later this month… Oceanic Airlines has launched their website once again - and started flying again! I wonder if this is somehow connected to that other airplane wreckage we have seen in the new Lost previews?

Be sure to watch the video on the site too, kinda spoilerish but leads to more good stuff, but more on that after the press release from the site.

From their press release, dated December 28, 2007.

Oceanic Airlines announced today their return to the airways. Beginning December 31, operations and flights to nine markets will resume, “Taking You Places You Never Imagined.” Destinations include:

Los Angeles, CA,
Tustin, CA,
Ames, IA,
Miami, FL,
New York, NY,
Portland, OR,
Knoxville, TN,
Seoul, South Korea
Sydney, Australia.

“We are very eager to resume flying and apologize for any inconvenience our temporary closure may have caused our loyal customers,” said Michael Orteig, president of Oceanic Airlines. “Oceanic Airlines is proud to be a top-tier flight provider and looks forward to providing travelers with many more years of unparalleled service.”

The video on FlyOceanicAir also needs to another website, Find815.com. And there is a mini video there too! It raises the question if we are going to be learning more of Sonya’s story. And there is an investigative Flash game at the end of the movie on Find815… take a close zoomed in look at the photo. More chapters and investigations will be released. Only the first chapter is available on Find815 of the 5 chapters total.

We have some exclusive CSI Miami scoop about Elizabeth Berkley’s character!

We finally get to see Horatio’s ex on CSI: Miami… and word on the street is that it is his ex-wife not just his ex-girlfriend! Her name is Julia Winston, and she was married to a billionaire but recently widowed (how convenient). She arrives in Miami and wants Kyle back. She was a military nurse who had a fling with an undercover working Horatio, but she left before she told him she was pregnant with Kyle. But turns out they must have gotten married somewhere along the way, but I am guessing married under his undercover name and not as Horatio Caine.

It is also worth noting that this is the last episode that was written before the writer’s strike, so we won’t have any new CSI Miami for quite some time, and there is more to the Julia/Horatio/Kyle story than just this one episode. Elizabeth Berkley has recurring status on the show.

The episode airs Monday January 14th (yes, it got bumped back a week since this is the last new episode they have) and is called Raising Caine.