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'The Vampire Diaries' Recap: Romance Beats Death in 'Dangerous Liaisons'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:16:35 GMT

Another week, another party on The Vampire Diaries...

But this party stands out for two reasons. One, it's being thrown by the newly reunited Original family. And two, nobody dies. No one! A lack of death truly makes for a banner event in Mystic Falls.

'American Idol' Recap: Hollywood Gets 'Idol' Fever

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:07:54 GMT

Let's talk about how American Idol left us last time. They spent a lot of energy building up to this poor girl, Symone Black, falling off the stage, and promoted it like it was a comedic event. They use it as an instance of Hollywood Week "pushing some to the limit," in "the most intense Hollywood Week ever." And right after she fell off stage, they asked us to tune in for this episode to find out what happened to Symone. That is flat out awful, slimy, and I feel bad for looking forward to her falling all night.

So, Symone, if you are out there (and I hope you are OK!), I'm sorry. I'll have to spend the next several weeks convincing all of you guys that I'm not made of stone again, and that might impede the way I enjoy Hollywood Week. But anyway, medic please! Back to Hollywood Week. The rest of the people in her line circle up in prayer, and the medic (or probably a producer) calls for, what else, a Coca Cola! Preferably in a glass with a logo, people! She got her Coke, though, she's FINE.

Renewal Roundup: 'Being Human', 'Top Chef', 'Secret Life' Get New Seasons

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:08:20 GMT

If you're seated in front of your telly, anxiously wondering if your favorite show's returning to your screens soon... well, if that show's on the list, it is getting renewed. Yay for you! And me. I happen to like most of these shows. What are the chances?

Watch a Promo for 'The Voice: Australia' That Feels More Like 'The Voice: Alternate Dimension'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:02:18 GMT

The Voice is going global. And this latest iteration looks eerily like the original.

This new promo for the Australian version of The Voice reveals that Keith Urban, Seal, Joel Madden and Delta Goodrem will serve as the series' coaches. Because, beyond their collective musical talents and accolades, only the mixture of a country star, a leather-clad rocker, a soul singer and a pretty blonde woman can find the nation's next vocal superstar. Hey, it's working here. Why not down under?

Maybe that's why The Voice Australia also snagged The Voice USA's promo treatment -- with the glamorous, fan-blown coaches leaning on mics and looking at us intently in front of spotlights on a white soundstage -- for their own. It's like peeking into an alternate dimension ... even though it's just an alternate hemisphere:

'The Vampire Diaries' in 'Entertainment Weekly': Sexy, Yet Familiar

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:39:43 GMT

Everyone knows that just about everything in the current crop of vampire-related entertainment is related to sex. From Twilight to True Blood to The Vampire Diaries, the serious sex-appeal of bloodsuckers cannot be denied. And judging from the cover of this week's Entertainment Weekly, no one is trying to deny the sexiness of The Vampire Diaries.

But still, there is something very familiar in the covers of the current magazine. We may have seen something similar -- and vampire-related -- before.

'The Walking Dead' Spoilers: What to Expect in Sunday's Season 2.5 Premiere

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:18:00 GMT

The Walking Dead comes back to life on AMC this Sunday, and it'll do so with a bang (how else?), picking up where November's mid-season finale left off: The zombie barn massacre that left little undead Sophia decidedly dead-dead.

Sunday's mid-season premiere episode is called "Nebraska," and the AMC description tells us this much: "Rick and the others try to restore order in the aftermath of a terrible discovery. Hershel takes up an old habit and disappears, Rick and Glenn must follow him into town."

Well, that's not very vivid. Luckily, the web is abuzz with spoilers and hints about the episode, as well as the rest of The Walking Dead season 2. Here's the rest of the scoop before Sunday:

'Grimm' Video: Killer Spiders and Sausage-Making in 'Tarantella'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:05:37 GMT

There have been plenty of gruesome monsters on Grimm. But could there be anything more terrifying than a murderous creature with spider-like tendencies? It seems unlikely. You might be able to make a decision on that after you check out a Grimm video from the upcoming episode, "Tarantella."

'Bones' Season 7 Has a Return Date!

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:49:59 GMT

Finally.

Although it seems like roughly forever since we last saw a new episode of Bones, it's only been a few weeks. There will -- alas! -- be many more weeks until Bones season 7 begins airing again. But now, at least, there is a date set for Bones to return to FOX. When? Keep reading to find out.

'One Tree Hill: Video: Find Out Who Took Nathan and Why

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:43:33 GMT

Nathan Scott is missing on One Tree Hill and Haley is desperate for answers, But now we have them thanks to a very spoiler-heavy clip from the next new episode, "Catastrophe and the Cure."

'Game of Thrones' Season 2 Cast Photos

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:49:05 GMT

Official photos of the cast from season 2 of HBO's Game of Thrones, which premieres Sunday, April 1 at 9pm.

Ranking 'Revenge': Who Was the Worst Person in 'Perception'?

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:42:52 GMT

Even though a few Revenge characters tried to do good this week, they mostly failed. But most succeeded in being terrible. It's time to rank, from best to worst, the Revenge characters in "Perception."

'Criminal Minds' Top 10: The 10 Best Garcia Moments

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:47 GMT

Last week, I discussed what makes Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) such a stand-out character. Here, I countdown the top ten Garcia moments from the series so far.

Calculating 'Revenge': A Shift with 'Perception'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:24:41 GMT

Things are getting dark in the Hamptons.

The truth about Charlotte is out. Emily and Nolan are turning on each other. Jack is going all avenging-angel. And someone stole Emily's box-o'-Revenge. So much darkness naturally leads to a whole bunch of serious Revenge questions.

'American Idol' Contestant Reed Grimm: Is His Willy Wonka Song Cool or Annoying?

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:16:18 GMT

There's no denying that American Idol season 11 contestant Reed Grimm has a gimmick that works. When he first auditioned in Pittsburgh he delivered a scat-filled performance of the Family Matters theme song that won the judges' hearts. Then, in the first round of Hollywood Week, he almost sheepishly announced he would sing "I've Got a Golden Ticket" from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

'Real Housewives of Miami' Will Be Back For a New and Improved Season 2

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:52:00 GMT

After a low-rated first season, The Real Housewives of Miami aren't rolling over just yet. Bravo has decided to give the South Beach off-shoot of their most-watched franchise another shot.

'Top Chef' Recap: Blast from the Past

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

For people who have not been following Top Chef all that closely this season: the magical elves over at Bravo have devised a mechanism this year through which every eliminated chef can fight their way back into the competition.

'Revenge' Recap: Charlotte Gets Some Harsh 'Perception'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

I enjoyed seeing the elegant Graysons all dressed up and having a big old blow-up at the fancy dinner for Daniel's engagement party.

'Criminal Minds' Recap: Towels and Poker Chips

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

On tonight's episode of Criminal Minds, an unlucky gambler begins to turn things around after he commits murder and decides to make killing his new "system" for winning. In other news, Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) wakes up to find a man in her apartment -- a man who is not her boyfriend.

Best ?One Tree Hill? Quotes from ?The Killing Moon?

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:13:53 GMT

The best quotes from the fifth episode of season 9 of One Tree Hill.

'American Idol' Recap: Dropping Like Flies in Hollywood

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:32:01 GMT

American Idol Hollywood Week is finally here! The preliminary auditions are over, and now we get a brief glimpse into what the contestants are like under pressure before FOX dresses them up and edits them into neat and tidy packages. The drama, the rapid-fire eliminations, the tears, the heroes; I love Hollywood Week. Have you seen all the people collapsing and falling in the previews for this one? Hell. Yes.

As a side note, why would Howie Mandel organize a flash mob to reunite a biological father and son? Oh, because flash mobs solve everything. I forgot. Anyway, wheel out the stretchers--Hollywood Week is upon us.

'One Tree Hill' Recap: Nathan Scott is Missing

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:21:18 GMT

With Nathan missing, One Tree Hill's final season gets darker and more tragic than ever this week. Haley is desperate for answers, Clay is stuck in the nuthouse and we finally see Brooke and Julian's tragic moments previewed in the season's opening montage.

Casting Bits: First Peek at Zooey Deschanel on 'SNL', Ben Falcone Books 'Happy Endings'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:06:16 GMT

Casting bits. Casting bits. Say that like a disembodied voice on the radio. Sounds cool, right? Anyway, on to the actual casting bits, then. We've got someone going shirtless on 30 Rock, a Friends reunion of sorts, and another guy with a moustache heading to The Cleveland Show. But first...

'House' Episode 8.13 Photos: House's Wife Returns in 'Man of the House'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:20:06 GMT

Remember House's Ukrainian wife, Dominika? Well, she's back. And, somehow, the happy couple needs to prove to immigration authorities that any woman in her right mind would be with House for something other than a green card. "Man of the House" airs on Monday, February 20 at 8pm on FOX.

'The Finder' Episode 6 Photos: 'Bones' Hodgins Guest Stars in 'Little Green Men'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:01:09 GMT

Does it take an expert locator like Walter Sherman to find evidence of alien life on Earth? Could he do it with a little help from Bones' resident conspiracy theorist, Dr. Jack Hodgins (TJ Thyne)? We'll find out when Hodgins pays a visit to The Finder in "Little Green Men." The episode will air on Thursday, February 23 at 9pm on FOX.

'Castle' Auction: Bid for Your Chance to Own the Blue Butterfly

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:54:41 GMT

At the center of this week's Castle episode, "The Blue Butterfly," there was a necklace. It was a very sparkly and pretty necklace. People killed, gave up everything and even died to get their hands on it. Maybe it was cursed, but no one cares about that, do they?

Hopefully not. Because the good people at Castle are now auctioning off the Blue Butterfly necklace for charity.