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Update: Target IS Staying With ‘Gossip Girl’ for Anna Sui Fashion Line; Retailer to Sponsor CW Show’s Season Opener

Target has denied claims that it is pulling ties between designer Anna Sui’s upcoming “Gossip Girl”-inspired line and the retailer, MTV’s Hollywood Crush reports. According to a Target spokesperson an online article saying otherwise–which has since been substantially altered–“is a…

ABC Signs Jennifer Garner to Production Deal; 20th Century Fox Inks Overall Deal With Jason Winer

Former “Alias” star Jennifer Garner has signed a development deal with ABC, Entertainment Weekly reports. 20th Century Fox has also signed Jason Winer, director of ABC “Modern Family” pilot, to a two-year, seven-figure overall deal, the Hollywood Reporter says. Garner…

‘Scrubs’ Newbie Eliza Coupe Joins Sitcom as Series Regular; Joins Others in New Format

“Scrubs” actress Eliza Coupe has joined the cast a series regular, Entertainment Weekly reports.  Coupe first appeared in the show last season as an “insensitive intern.” She’ll join some of the show’s returning regulars in addition to some other potential…

Steven Weber in Talks to Join ABC’s Mid-Season “Happy Town”

“Wings” alum Steven Weber is in talks to star in the upcoming ABC mid-season show “Happy Town,” the Hollywood Reporter says. The show focuses on a small town facing the threat of a kidnapper known only as the Magic Man….

Fox to Air ‘Simpsons’ Documentary; Taps ‘Super Size Me’s’ Morgan Spurlock to Direct

"Super Size Me" director and documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock will direct a TV special on Fox’s "The Simpsons" in celebration of the animated series’ 20 years on the air, MTV Movies Blog reports. The documentary, "The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special…

Target Nixes ‘Gossip Girl’-themed Campaign; Anna Sui’s Line Still Set for Fall Release

Target has decided to cut ties between an upcoming Anna Sui clothing line to be sold in its stores and The CW’s “Gossip Girl,” the New York Daily News reports. According to unnamed sources close to “Gossip’s” production, executives at…

Maura Tierney Explains Health Concerns; ‘Parenthood’ Delayed for Actress’ Surgery

“E.R” alum Maura Tierney has released a statement regarding her health issues, which recently caused NBC to delay production of the upcoming series “Parenthood,” Entertainment Weekly reports. Last week the network did not disclose details of Tierney’s condition, causing alarm….

NBC Holds ‘Parenthood’ for Midseason Due to Star’s Illness; ‘Mercy’ Called for Fall Duty

NBC has delayed the premiere of its new drama “Parenthood” to midseason due to an illness affecting show star Maura Tierney that has delayed production by eight weeks, the Hollywood Reporter says. Filming was scheduled to begin July 27 for…

MTV Boards the Big Train in New Coming-of-Age Series, Follows ‘Hung’s’ Footsteps

MTV is following in HBO’s footsteps and ordered a new series about a big member, the Hollywood Reporter says. “Hard Times” will follow the story of an unknown 15-year-old high school student who accidentally reveals his impressive manhood to the…

Best Buy, TiVo Join for Promotional Deal; Electronics Chain to Get Screen Time, DVR Service to Have Heavy In-Store Presence

National electronics retailer Best Buy has entered a promotional deal with the video recording service TiVo, the New York Times reports. As part of the deal, TiVo products will receive heavy promotion in Best Buys 1,100 stores across the U.S.,…