Eva Longoria-Parker told “Entertainment Tonight” that for her role as Gabriel on “Desperate Housewives” that she’s been eating to put on weight. The end of last season had her not looking like herself and having two small daughters. She’s also cut her hair to a short bob for the show, which she unveiled today to announce the Alma Award Nominees.
Never fear Gabby fans, by mid-season something supposedly happens to make Gabriel drop the weight and get back to her old fashionable self. I’m taking a guess that it might have something to do with Edie’s return to the show. Edie is rumored to now be the wife of Neil Mconough’s new character on the show. Edie, if you recall, left Wisteria Lane in the episode before the 2 hour finale after the other housewives turned on her. Oh and Neil’s character, he moves into the show in the first episode and starts the new mystery for this season. Marc Cherry says he has revenge on his mind!
Source: Entertainment Tonight/The Billy Bush Show
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So a bunch of tibits have come out about the new “90210,” which it looks like will debut on September 2nd on The CW.
Shannen Doherty (Brenda) will be back for several episodes now it seems. She’s going to be a guest drama teacher at West Beverly, brought in to direct the school’s musical (clearly we are trying to woo the “High School Musical” crowd or something).
Jennie Garth (Kelly) is going to be playing the guidance counselor at the school.
Tori Spelling (Donna) owns a fashion boutique in town. It’s not known how many episodes she’ll be on.
Lynette’s aged kids on “Desperate Housewives” have been cast.
Joshua Moore will play Parker, the oldest and quiet one of the bunch.
Charles and Max Carver play Porter and Preston, the twin boys who have turned into the teens from hell this season (getting themselves arrested, throwing parties, smoking and drinking!). They are going to be around 15 or 16.
Kendall Applegate will play Penny, the youngest and daughter. She’s said to be 8 or 9 now.
In this episode, Roxy was working hard to open the Hump Bar back up. However she kept failing inspections for one reason or another, and she had advertised the bar was opening up in a few days. She couldn’t afford not to open, she’d lose too much money.
Claudia Joy and Michael argued over whether they should go to the opening of the bar. Michael wouldn’t, but Claudia Joy said she would as Roxy was her friend. However when Claudia Joy attempted to deliver some home made bouquets to the bar for the opening, she found herself unable to even get out of her car and drove off.
Emmalyn ran into Jeremy on base. He had just arrived last night, he hadn’t even seen his mother yet. She asked him to hang out, he said he’d call her . . . but looked somewhat upset by the request.
Jeremy finally went to see his mom, who was sitting and having lunch with Getti. She hugged Jeremy and walked off with him, completely ditching Getti. Later she apologized to Getti, saying it was wrong of her and very rude. He said it was okay. Clearly Denise wasn’t ready or didn’t even know how to tell Jeremy about her new BFF.
Jeremy talked to his mom about Emmalynn’s request. He just couldn’t hang out with her, he was still in love with Amanda and she was still on his mind and all he could think about. He also was angry the Hump was reopening and wouldn’t go to it.
Emmalynn meanwhile was upset Jeremy wouldn’t hang out or go to the Hump Bar with her. She talked with her mom, saying she misses Amanda, but she has a good life and just can’t be sad forever. Claudia Joy told her that was fine. However Claudia Joy changed her mind about going to the bar too. She said it wasn’t about Amanda, but about her fear that something might now happen to Emmalynn. Emmalynn told her mom that was no way to live her life, in fear of what might happen.
Trevor got called into Michael’s office after his inappropriate behavior walking off the radio show. Trevor told Michael he didn’t like doing these shows. Michael said he wouldn’t have to anymore, if he was cleared by his doctor then he’d be leaving again in 2 weeks. He also told Trevor had it been him, he probably would have punched the guy. Trevor was pleased, but kept this news from Roxy as she was stressed out as is. When she finally found out he might be going back, she wasn’t too happy. He reminded her that he was in the Army when she married him.
Chase returned home from his latest mission. One of his Delta Force buddies was having a gathering at his home. Pamela wasn’t too excited as she didn’t know any of those wives or hang out with them. However she went, and was a bit taken aback by the host wife’s house and things. She noticed her home was so nice. The woman claimed they rented and found a great deal. Pam and another wife noticed the woman’s emerald ring. She claimed it was a fake, but they didn’t think it looked fake to them at all.
Later at home Pam told Chase of her suspicions about how the woman had an excuse for all her nice stuff. Chase wanted her to drop it, but Pam being Pam wouldn’t. The next time they hung out Pam made another comment about something, and this time the husband overheard and didn’t look happy. Later that night, Chase was furious with Pam. He said that his buddy forbids Pam to hang out with or talk to his wife anymore. She admitted that a comment about their stuff might have slipped out. Chase said these men have to have his back on these missions, he doesn’t want one of them miffed at him because of his wife! Ouch! He would later apologize to her though.
Joan and Roland went to the doctor for a check-up. Joan was convinced she was having a little boy, but they are having a girl. Roland later went out to buy a little dress, not being able to help himself. Joan however was having troubles. She could relate to a little boy, but not a girl. She said the only dolls she wanted to play with were GI Joe, what if this one wants Barbie?
Meanwhile Joan’s replacement guy (whose name I always forget!) continued his attempt to try and take over Joan’s job. This time around though he was trying to do it by the book, stating how she was working over the 9 hours the army gives for pregnant women. He also made sure that the top brass would page his blackberry in the evening hours and not hers so that she could get rest. Joan was no fool. Since he clearly wanted to do her job, she piled a box load of reports on his desk saying he would have to go through them all . . . as this too is part of the job! She said she’d be going home to get some rest.
The show ended with Roxy opening the bar, as Betty called to wish her luck. Betty chuckled at the new name “Betty’s Bar and Grill,” saying it was a stupid name for the bar. However she knew Roxy would make it a success and she did right leaving it to her. Roxy has given the bar a touch of class with a swanky new bar and dining area. It seems she’s going for a little more upscale than the dive bar it was. Many people turned out, and Roland saw what was going on with Denise and Getti. At the end of the night Roland, Denise and Pam were helping Roxy clean up. Roxy had wished Claudia Joy could have come, but understood why she didn’t. However at the very end Claudia Joy and Emmalynn walked in. They both broke down in tears, feeling Amanda was here with them. The show ended with a big group hug.
In The Coming Weeks
Jeremy comments to his mom that he’s noticed she’s been really happy lately.
Denise says she can’t fight what’s going on between her and Getti anymore. She moves in for a kiss!
Roland sees what’s going on between Denise and Getti. He tells her that he too almost ruined his marriage.
Roxy hires a new waitress, (Ana Ortiz) who has eyes for Trevor. She begins making moves on him, which Roxy calls her out for!
My Thoughts
So what a turnaround for me. I’ve gone from really loathing Joan to actually starting to love her. In this episode I thought she was great. From her concerns that her daughter might want a Barbie (hilarious!) to the way she stuck it to the jerk trying to get her job. Really, how low could he go trying to use concern and the Army’s regulations about working while pregnant to get his foot in the door. He is a snake in the grass and needs to be smacked with a rake!
After my complaining about Claudia Joy in the past few episodes, well maybe someone at the writers’ table saw it too and woke up. They finally had Claudia Joy back with the girls in this episode. Thank you! We once again saw her and her family dealing with Amanda’s death, which it almost seemed had gotten swept under the rug. I really liked that it was Emmalynn dealing with survivors guilt in this episode and being the one to say “Hey I’m sad, but I still have a life to live and I want to live it.”
Okay so what is going on with Emmalynn and Jeremy? It was almost like she was asking him out on a date, and he was afraid to say yes. Are they setting up a romance here? Because she’s still in high school and he’s in the Army, which I’m pretty sure would be a big NO. Jeremy’s already in enough do-do with Michael as is!
Finally the new mystery Pam has gotten herself into, love it! That family obviously has more money than comparable Army families do, and Pam is no dummy, she knows something is going on. By the way the husband reacted, I think he’s up to some shady stuff. A bit of spoiler talk here! Next week Chase gets arrested, shocking Pam. I’m wondering what happens. A fight with his partner? Or maybe whatever that guy is up to, Chase gets framed for or accused of? Or what if Chase and this guy are involved in something shady together? The possibilities!
Showbiz Spy spoke with Hayden Panettiere (Claire) who confirms that she will be playing two characters next season in “Heroes.” Well, sort of.
. . . her character takes a nasty turn in future episodes.
. . . . “It (the new script) has some really, really great story lines and a couple of us get to play two different characters.
So the photos showing Claire shooting what appeared to be an evil Peter do take place in the future as many guessed. The question now is, are they playing future versions of themselves, or entirely new characters?
*Update* Sci-Fi Wire also interviewed her and it’s confirmed that it’s future versions of themselves they are playing.
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This one is pretty big, as in cast changing big, so if you don’t want to know then you better stop reading now!
In an exclusive interview with TV Week, Greg Berlanti (executive-producer of “Brothers and Sisters”) speaks about the possibility of them doing a show sans commercial interruption in which one of the main characters faces a near death situation . . . or possibly dies!
In the latest episode of “Swingtown” the town was hit with a heatwave! Trina responded by, of course, throwing a pool party for the neighborhood.
Trina decided to take up photography, a hobby she once loved in her younger years, but apparently gave up. It seems seeing the old boy-toy brought back some nostalgia, as well as a bit of the Trina she had lost over the years. She is woman hear her roar! I think Trina is tired of taking crap honestly.
Trina also found out Tom slept with a flight attendant, while she was not present. She confronted him, and he claimed he was upset and jealous over her and the boyfriend. She point blank gave him an option for them not to do “it” with him, but he went along with it. She said what he did was cheating and against the rules, as they weren’t together. Trina told Tom that it was time for them to re-visit the rules and remain exclusive for awhile. I knew it! I so knew these two would end up getting out of swinging. It’s temporary now, but who knows. I think Trina is moving away from Tom honestly.
Meanwhile, Janet bounced a check, which made her call the bank to find out why, which caused her to learn Roger hadn’t deposited a paycheck, which made her go to his work and find out he was laid off. Ohhh no, she was not happy!
Roger, not being able to go to work and not able to hang out at home, ended up over at Janet’s trying to fix her broken air conditioner. When the power went out, the job pretty much became pointless. They ended up heading to the Decker’s for the pool party.
Susan and Roger talked at the party. He even admitted to her that he can see why she and Bruce did what they did with the Deckers. It appeared as if Roger was hitting on her and going to make a move, but he didn’t. Seriously, I thought he was going to grab her and slip her some major tongue. I’m still convinced he’s in love with Susan though. Of course the biggest twist would be that he’s not and we’ve all been faked out! He told her that he wasn’t sorry he was fired, that job was killing him. He said he wanted more out of life. They talked about love, real love, and Roger thought it was being with someone who sees you as you see yourself. Susan described how she saw him . . . then quickly said she’s sure Janet sees him that way too. She then encouraged him to tell Janet the truth. What if all this time Susan’s been the one secretly in love with Roger? Wow, major turnabout!
Roger went home where Janet told him she knew he was let go before he could say it. He then let it all out, saying he hated that job, he’s not sorry, and he wants more out of his life. Shockingly Janet said . . . “okay!” She said she was his wife, and whatever he wanted she would support. They then had a romantic dinner by candlelight. Go Janet! She’s opening up and not being such a tight wad. I am thinking Janet might go out and . . . . get a job! Shocking I know, but the women’s lib movement was several years go (in their time).
Bruce meanwhile got stuck at work with the new girl, who of course propositioned him. He said he had a wife, and she said she had a hotel room. Gee, didn’t see that one coming! Meanwhile Laurie and her teacher got closer and went to some softball game which he was playing in. Zzzzzzz! Laurie did however pass her class with an A, and hinted to her mom she had a new guy.
Fun bonus material! Everyone who watches this show seems to love Janet. I don’t know if the show will survive the “summer series curse,” but I hope it does, and I hope Miriam Shor (who plays Janet) gets an Emmy nom next year! Anyway, I first got exposed to this wonderful actress from the movie “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” in which she played Yitzak, a role she originated in the off-Broadway show. Hmmm, how to describe him? Yes I said him. Yitzak is an eastern European man who, well who dreams of being a woman. He’s part of a rock band, whose lead singer Hedwig is, well was once a man? It’s too confusing and messy to go into, but one of the best rock operas to come along in a long time. It’s complete comedy and camp. The clip I wanted to show that really showcased her of course has too many F-bombs to be played at anyone’s work safely. So I’m settling for this clip. Enjoy the brilliance that is Miriam!
Post Note: I replaced the original clip I had selected with the movie opener. It features more of Miriam and well, is less spoilerish.
