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Watch it! What's on TV the week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 6

Watch It: Here are some highlights of what to watch on TV this week:

MONDAY
8 PM on Channel 17
Antiques Roadshow
In the second new episode airing from San Diego, host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Rafael Eledge meet aboard the USS Midway to discuss how the cutlass, a 19th-century sailor's sidearm, evolved. In other highlights, an 18th-century ivory carved creche may prove to be worth 30 times what the owner paid for it, while another visitor to the Roadshow brings a lovingly preserved banner from George Washington's inaugural ball. (G)

8 PM on Channel 29
Human Target
Chance (Mark Valley) and the team protect a man (guest star Todd Grinnell) who suspects his wife is a Russian spy who is plotting to murder him to obtain classified government secrets. Ames (Janet Montgomery) tries to keep a secret of her own from Chance in the new episode "Kill Bob." Lauren German also guest stars; Chi McBride and Jackie Earle Hailey also star. (14)

9 PM on HISTORY
American Pickers
Ah, the unexpected perils of picking! While checking out potential finds on a Tennesse farm, Mike and Frank find themselves in a high-risk situation when they are chased by a crazy emu. Frank Wolfe gives the guys a golden lead on a Schwinn bicycle and two rare BB guns. Frank and Mike surprise an old friend and Nashville set designer who sells them an old dentist chair in the new episode "Emu Chase." (PG)

9 PM on ESPN
College Basketball
A long-standing rivalry known as the Lonestar Showdown gets another chapter tonight in College Station, where the Texas A&M Aggies host their Big 12 adversaries in the Texas Longhorns. Sophomore swingman Jordan Hamilton leads the attack for the Longhorns, at this writing the 14th-ranked team in the nation, while second-year forward Khris Middleton is the top scorer for the No. 13 Aggies. This is the first meeting between these teams this season.

9 PM on LIFETIME
Movie: Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story
This harrowing docudrama chronicles Tiffany Rubin's (Taraji P. Henson, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button") risky 2008 rescue of her son (Drew Davis) after the 6-year-old boy's biological father (Sean Baek) kidnaps him from his Queens, N.Y., home and flies him to Seoul, South Korea. Her mission is supported by Mark Miller (Terry O'Quinn, "Lost") of the American Association for Lost Children. Beverly Todd co-stars. (PG)

11 PM on LIFETIME
Beyond the Headlines: The Tiffany Rubin Story
The real-life Tiffany Rubin, whose story is recounted in "Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story," gives her personal account of the exhausting and dangerous rescue she undertook in 2008 after her son, Kobe, was kidnapped and taken to South Korea by her ex-boyfriend, the boy's biological father. (PG)

TUESDAY
6 AM on TCM
Movie: Eskimo
An Eskimo family finds adventure and daunting challenges when it begins an odyssey beset by stormy weather. Edgar Dearing, Peter Freuchen and Edward Hearn star in this 1933 drama directed by W.S. Van Dyke. The winner for best editing at the 1934 Oscars, "Eskimo" kicks off the 2011 edition of TCM's annual "31 Days of Oscar" programming event.

9 PM on Channel 23
Hellcats
To raise money for sectionals, the Hellcats throw a party with 3OH!3 to launch their calendar fundraiser. Urged by Wanda (Gail O'Grady), Savannah (Ashley Tisdale) tells her mother (guest star Teryl Rothery) about Charlotte (guest star Emma Lahanna). Marti (Aly Michalka) breaks into Bill Marsh's (guest star Aaron Douglas) office, hoping to clear Travis' (guest star Ben Cotton) name, but finds someone else already there in the new episode "Worried Baby Blues." (14)

9 PM on Channel 7
V
After three Peace Ambassadors are murdered by the radical faction of the Fifth Column, Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell) pursues their leader, a former Mossad agent (guest star Oded Fehr, "Sleeper Cell"). Anna (Morena Baccarin) visits the Vatican in a gambit to convince the world's religious leaders that the Visitors are peaceful in the new episode "Unholy Alliance." Jay Karnes and Jane Badler also guest star; Morris Chestnut and Joel Gretsch also star. (14)

10 PM on DISCOVERY
Auction Kings
From 19th-century vampire-hunting kits to jewel-encrusted gold pencils, this show takes a rare look at objects that come up for auction at storied auction house Gallery 63 and offer insight into history. The season finale features a 1946 Willys Jeep, a Rock-Ola jukebox and a Ouija board. (PG)

10 PM on LIFETIME
One Born Every Minute
No, it's not a mean-spirited reality show aimed at setting up and mocking "suckers." Instead, this new one-hour unscripted series takes viewers behind the scenes in a maternity ward, as cameras track the expectant mothers' final stage of pregnancy from checking in at the front desk all the way into the delivery room. (PG)

WEDNESDAY
8 PM on Channel 29
American Idol
Veteran judge Randy Jackson and newbies Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler continue their quest to find potential musical superstars as they sit through more auditions by both the talented and the delusional among "Idol" aspirants in the new episode "Auditions No. 5." Ryan Seacrest hosts. Another episode airs Thursday. (PG)

9 PM on HISTORY
Bigfoot: The Definitive Guide
A team of scientists focuses on answering such questions as whether this elusive creature even exists and if it does, where is it, and how can it evade detection so consistently? Using a new interactive map, the team examines global hot spots and searches for explanations of Bigfoot, including new theories that suggest people may have been looking for the wrong creature all along. (PG)

9 PM on Channel 17
NOVA
Host David Pogue looks at new "green" materials that will build and power the devices of the future. Included are batteries grown from viruses, plastics made of sugar and solar cells that cook up hydrogen in the new episode "Making Stuff: Making Stuff Cleaner." (PG)

10 PM on TCM
Movie: Terms of Endearment
Thanks to the skills of filmmaker James L. Brooks, 1983's Oscar-winning best picture is a beautifully structured mix of laughs and tears. Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger play Aurora and Emma, a mother and daughter with a roller-coaster relationship. Brooks won Academy Awards for writing and directing; acting honors went to MacLaine and co-star Jack Nicholson, who plays her retired-astronaut neighbor and eventual beau.

10 and 11 PM and Midnight on BRAVO
Top Chef
Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi -- because when you think fine cuisine, you think Mizrahi, right? -- is the judge for the quickfire challenge, but here's why: For the first time in "Top Chef" history, the dishes are judged strictly on plating and presentation, not how they taste. Then Lorraine Bracco ("The Sopranos") returns as a guest judge as the cheftestants prepare a traditional three-course Italian meal in the new episode "An Offer They Can't Refuse." (14)

THURSDAY
8 PM on Channel 23
The Vampire Diaries
Johnathan Gilbert's (guest star David Anders) return to Mystic Falls doesn't thrill Elena, Jenna and Damon (Nina Dobrev, Sara Canning, Ian Somerhalder). At Caroline's (Candice Accola) urging, Stefan (Paul Wesley) reaches out to a conflicted Tyler (Michael Trevino). Bonnie (Katerina Graham) has a disturbing conversation with Jonas (guest star Randy Goodwin). Jules (guest star Michaela McManus) takes a hostage in the new episode "Daddy Issues."

9 PM on Channel 23
Nikita
Alex and Nikita (Lyndsy Fonseca, Maggie Q) plot to derail Alex's first mission, the assassination of the prince of Georgia. Unfortunately, Nikita puts her trust in the wrong person, foiling their plan and causing Division to be alerted to her whereabouts. Percy (Xander Berkeley) sends in Michael (Shane West) to kill her in the new episode "Coup de Grace." (14)

10 and 11 PM on FX
Archer
Wiped out financially in a Ponzi scheme, Malory (voice of Jessica Walter) hatches a shady gambit of her own to sell ISIS -- all of it -- to chief rival ODIN. That leaves Archer (voice of H. Jon Benjamin) and his colleagues, who justifiably worry about their job security, ready to use every trick in the book to stop the sale in the new episode "A Going Concern." (MA)

FRIDAY
8 PM on Channel 29
Kitchen Nightmares
Chef Ramsay travels to Queens to help the inexperienced husband-and-wife owners of PJ's Steakhouse, an eatery intended to preserve the memory of a departed brother. Unfortunately, inconsistent food, indifferent service and a chef who is not in the mood to cooperate may sink this labor of love -- and when Ramsay makes startling discoveries about how the restaurant is being operated, he makes some tough changes. (14)

8:30 PM on SHOWTIME
Movie: Still Bill
Rare live performances highlight this documentary portrait of musician Bill Withers, the singer-songwriter who walked away from stardom 25 years ago in his 40s, yet whose songs -- which include "Lean on Me," "Lovely Day," "Just the Two of Us," "Use Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine" -- remain popular today.

9 PM on Channel 23
Supernatural
Sam (Jared Padalecki) starts having flashbacks to a case he worked on with Samuel (Mitch Pileggi) before he reconnected with Dean (Jensen Ackles). The brothers follow coordinates Sam received in a mysterious text message to a small town where Sam used to live, and Dean is surprised at what the townspeople have to tell him in the new episode "Unforgiven."

10:30 PM on FX
Movie: Hellboy II: The Golden Army
This slightly belated fantasy-adventure sequel turns out to have been worth the wait. It boasts the visual flourish of "Pan's Labyrinth" filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro, who keeps the unusual sights coming as the bizarre but well-meaning Hellboy (heavily made-up returnee Ron Perlman) opposes other strange beings and their pursuit of power. Selma Blair ("Kath & Kim") and Doug Jones also are back.

SATURDAY
6:15 PM on TCM
Movie: Father of the Bride
Stanley Banks (Spencer Tracy) has a hard time giving away his daughter Kay (Elizabeth Taylor), for emotional and financial reasons, in the 1950 version of this comedy. Stanley's wife, Ellie (Joan Bennett), tries to keep him on an even keel as their offspring's wedding plans irritate him. Don Taylor plays the other Taylor's intended.

9 PM on SHOWTIME
Movie: A Single Man
Colin Firth earned bountiful critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination for director-screenwriter (and fashion world veteran) Tom Ford's drama, based on the Christopher Isherwood novel about a college professor facing life without his suddenly deceased partner (Matthew Goode). Despite her own troubles, a friend (Julianne Moore) lends support, and one of the teacher's students (Nicholas Hoult, "About a Boy") displays uncommon interest.

10 PM on TCM
Movie: Gandhi
This 1982 film garnered eight Academy Awards, including the prize for best picture, on its way to becoming one of the most respected films of all time. Richard Attenborough, who took home the Oscar for best director, weaves the incredible story of Mahatma Gandhi, the lawyer and pacifist who led India to independence. A true 20th-century hero, Gandhi overcame tremendous obstacles in his quest to gain India's freedom from imperialist Great Britain.

SUNDAY
2:30 PM on Channel 7
NBA Basketball
Eastern Conference rivals meet at Boston's TD Garden for a rematch of their Christmas Day contest, won by the Magic 86-78 in Orlando. That game saw the Magic's Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu and Jameer Nelson snap a 14-game winning streak held by Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Shaquille O'Neal and the Celtics. The Magic came back from 10 points down at halftime, thanks mostly to Nelson's hot shooting in the final minutes.

6 PM on Channel 29
NFL Football
Two of the more storied franchises in NFL history meet today at Cowboys Stadium in Texas, where the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV. Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers are certainly no strangers to the big game, having won two in the past five years, and as a franchise they own six titles. The Packers won the first two Super Bowls, in 1967 and '68 -- or about 15 years before their current quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, was born.

8 PM on TCM
Movie: Sunrise
German director F.W. Murnau ("Nosferatu") helmed this 1927 silent film in which a woman from the city (Margaret Livingston) seduces a guileless farmer (George O'Brien) into a plot to kill his wife (Janet Gaynor). Gaynor won an Oscar as best actress for her performance in this film, as well as "Seventh Heaven" and "Street Angel," since at that time the acting awards were given for a performer's entire body of work during the course of the year.

9 PM on HBO and 10 PM on HBO
Big Love
Worried by the groundswell of anti-polygamist sentiment, Bill (Bill Paxton) fights for his right to be sworn in as senator. Barb's (Jeanne Tripplehorn) high-profile appearance at a First Ladies' fashion show stirs tensions among the three sister wives. Nicki (Chloe Sevigny) lobbies for Cara Lynn's (Cassi Thomson) adoption. Lois (Grace Zabriskie) learns the source of her ailment in the new episode "The Oath." (14)

9 PM on SHOWTIME and 12 AM on SHOWTIME
Californication
Charlie (Evan Handler) is stunned to discover his vasectomy was botched, which means Marcy's (Pamela Adlon) baby could be his. Hank's (David Duchovny) relationship with attorney Abby (guest star Carla Gugino) gets more personal, but a compromising photo stemming from a good deed could ruin his life. Natascha McElhone also stars in the new episode "Freeze Frame." (MA)

9:30 PM on SHOWTIME
Episodes
Matt (Matt LeBlanc) invites Sean and Morning (Stephen Mangan, Mircea Monroe) to a charity event, where Sean is stunned to discover his attraction to the beautiful actress is reciprocated. Beverly and Carol (Tamsin Greig, Katherine Rose Perkins) get stoned and commiserate about the men in their lives. (MA)

10 PM on SHOWTIME and 11 PM on SHOWTIME
Shameless
Never ones to ignore a lucrative gambit, the Gallaghers scheme a fake wedding when they learn that Kev's (Steve Howey) new fiancee comes with a hefty dowry. Frank (William H. Macy) gets bad medical news and responds, as usual, by spinning totally out of control. Fiona (Emmy Rossum) goes along for the ride as Steve (Justin Chatwin) looks for a new car in the new episode "Three Boys." (MA)

10 PM on TCM
Movie: Wings
A must for movie buffs because it won the first Academy Award for best picture, this 1927 drama stars "It Girl" Clara Bow and Charles "Buddy" Rogers and Richard Arlen as two friends who woo her. The guys are in the World War I Air Corps, and the flight scenes are breathtaking.

11 PM on Channel 17
Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime
To the casual observer, Nancy Reagan may have looked like the very traditional American first lady, dutifully and dotingly deferring to her presidential hubby, but historians are coming around to the notion that Reagan was one of the most influential first ladies in modern times. The hourlong profile of Reagan covers both her domestic side and the far-reaching impact she had behind the scenes on personnel and policy issues. (G)

Daily links: Charlie Sheen's pre-rehab binge included $30,000 check to porn star

Charlie-sheen-240 Charlie Sheen may be the only person around who doesn't think he belongs in rehab. Among those who do are Kacey Jordan, the porn star who described the events at his 36-hour alcohol and cocaine binge that led to his rehab trip on Saturday. "He said, 'I bet I can out-drink you,'" Jordan told E! News in an interview set to air today. Jordan says after hours of drug and alcohol consumption, Sheen had "quick" sex with her, then wrote her a check for $30,000 to become part of the "porn family" he wanted to house in a neighboring mansion. Jordan, who said she was afraid to leave Sheen alone, nonetheless took the check right to the bank, where officials called both Sheen and a business associate to make sure it should be honored. Jordan, says Sheen told her he has "porcelain teeth" after drug use caused too much wear and tear on his real teeth. She describes Sheen as "a very nice and polite guy," although she says he did lose his temper around 3 a.m. Thursday when one of his other female guests sideswiped his parked car while leaving the house. "He was punching walls" and "yelling in outrage," Jordan says, until the other driver calmed him down.

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Sheen reportedly checked into rehab under pressure from officials of CBS, which airs his hit show "Two and a Half Men," and his father, Martin Sheen, who kept vigil at the L.A. hospital where his son was treated for a hiatal hernia, which can cause extreme stomach pain. "He wanted Charlie to go to rehab and told him so. And he didn't stop there. Martin insisted." In a statement, CBS said the show should go on hiatus until Sheen could return, and added, "We are profoundly concerned for his health and well-being and support his decision." But the day before Sheen checked into rehab, he sent a text message to RadarOnline's Senior Executive Editor Dylan Howard. "I'm fine," Sheen reportedly texted. "People don't seem to get it.... Guy can't have a great time and do his job also?" There were widespread reports that Sheen entered rehab Friday, but it actually happened Saturday. His manager, Mark Burg, told People, "He was bombarded by every rehab in the country looking for his wallet and publicity, and he has been deciding where to go. With the help of friends and family, he finally agreed to go and went into rehab on Saturday."

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Here's an odd idea: Sheen's estranged uncle Joe Estevez has offered to step in and star on "Two and a Half Men" until his nephew is ready to work again. Joe Estavez's manager, Ed Meyer, shoots a letter out to the big heads of the CBS sitcom saying, "just a wild thought. .. How about a test episode of 'Two and a Half Men,' where Joe [Estevez] comes to housesit while Charlie is on 'vacation'. Your writers could have a ball with this." Meyer also calls Estevez "by far the funniest of the Sheen and Estevez clan."

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Janine lindemulder mug shot Janine Lindemulder, ex-wife of Jesse James, spent the night in jail in Austin, Texas, after being arrested on three warrants for harassment. She got in trouble when James gave police a series of harassing, abusive and bad" emails and voice messages she had left him. James claims Lindemulder places "chronic harassing telephone calls [at] all hours of the day and night." He says he has received 300 calls just since he moved to Texas. Her attorney says Lindemulder made the calls "out of frustration because he did not let her see or speak to her daughter for months." Lindemulder posted bail and left jail on Sunday, and is due back in court on March 11.

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David Arquette checked out of rehab on Sunday, nearly a month after he entered treatment for "alcohol and other issues." His rep says, "He has competed his treatment and has left." Another source says the actor is "in great spirits. He's feeling good and he's ready to move forward." When he went into rehab, wife Courteney Cox, who separated from Arquette back in October, said, "I really admire David and his choice to take charge and better his life.  I love and support him."

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Also out of rehab is Demi Lovato, 18, who finished her course of treament for "emotional and physical issues" and is back home in L.A., a source close to Lovato says. "She will continue to see doctors in L.A. who will help her work on the issues she confronted in treatment,” the source says. "For now, she is getting back to her regular routine and spending time with her family and close friends. She is so grateful to all of her fans for their support, and looks forward to being able to talk to all of them very soon." While her future professional plans remain unclear, "Demi will continue to focus first and foremost on her well-being." Lovato checked into a treatment center in late October after punching Alex Welch, a dancer on the Jonas Brothers World Tour. Earlier this month, the singer posted a message to fans on her Facebook page. "I want to make sure my fans know how thankful I am for all their love, support and prayers during this difficult time," Lovato wrote. "Thank you for standing beside me through it all."

-- Anne Neville

Daily links: Charlie Sheen treated for hiatal hernia after 36-hour drug, alcohol binge

Charlie-sheen-240 Charlie Sheen suffered a hiatal hernia and was treated and released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills Thursday after someone in his house called 911 to say he was suffering what his rep, Stan Rosenfield, says were "severe abdominal pains." A hiatal hernia, in which the upper part of the stomach protrudes through an opening in the diaphragm, causes food and acid to back up into the esophagus, causing severe pain.

TMZ reports that before the ambulance was called, Sheen went on a 36-hour drug and alcohol bender that included the delivery of a "briefcase full of cocaine" to his home. Quoting a source inside the house, TMZ says two porn stars, including 22-year-old Kacey Jordan, up to two other women and a business associate were also at the house with Sheen during the party. TMZ says a person arrived with a designer briefcase packed with multiple "bricks" of cocaine, and Sheen used the drug for several hours, watching and critiquing porn films with one of the actresses. Sheen's rep, Stan Rosenfield, tells TMZ, "I can't comment because I have no idea if it's true. You choose to believe your source. I don't." People.com reported that Sheen's parents, actor Martin Sheen and wife Janet, were at the hospital and "are very concerned," a source says, and TMZ says his ex, Denise Richards, was also at the hospital.

 This is the latest troubling episode for Sheen, 45, who was arrested for attacking then-wife Brooke Mueller and trashed a Plaza Hotel suite when he suspected a paid escort of stealing his watch. Earlier this month, CBS entertainment chief Nina Tassler said she had a "high level of concern" about Sheen's personal life but was happy with his professional conduct on the hit show, "Two and a Half Men." The show is on hiatus this week but will resume production Monday; friends of Sheen say he will be on the set starting Tuesday and does not plan to go to rehab.

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Cheryl burke In her new tell-all autobiography, two-time "Dancing with the Stars" winner Cheryl Burke reveals some painful episodes from her past. The first happened when she was just 5, when she was repeatedly molested by a trusted family friend and testified against him in court, sending him to prison for nearly 20 years. In the book, "Dancing Lessons," coauthored by People senior writer Monica Rizzo, "I'm telling my story," says Burke. She describes incidents of physical abuse by two former boyfriends, and says, "They're not secrets. There's no shame." Burke also admits that her confidence was severely shaken in July 2008 when a tabloid published photos of her looking heavier. "One night I was supposed to go out with my friends but I couldn't do it. Every time someone looked at me I was like, 'That person thinks I'm fat,' " recalls Burke, who estimates she had gained 5 to 10 lbs. while on hiatus from the show.  Although she said publicly, "You don't have to be anorexic to be beautiful," Burke now says the criticism devastated her and she tried starving herself ("Couldn't do it") and diet pills ("Nasty -– I felt anxious and shaky") to drop the pounds. Gradually, she says, vigorous dancing and healthier eating helped her slim down.

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Former "American Idol" finalist Chikezie Eze is a wanted man after a judge issued a bench warrant for him when he failed to show up in court Jan. 14 for a probation hearing. Eze, who was a crowd-pleaser in the show's seventh season, in which he finished 10th, was on probation for misdemeanor identity theft for using a phony credit card to buy two bottles of cologne at Neiman Marcus -- totaling $1,289.57. He pleaded no contest and was ordered to serve three years probation and do 45 days of community service labor.

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Kody brown sister wives "Sister Wives" polygamous husband Kody Brown moved his first wife, Meri, second from right, into one of the three neighboring houses the 24-member family is renting in a Las Vegas community. The first season of the reality show revealed Brown's life with three wives in a large house in Lehi, Utah, and his courtship and marriage of a fourth wife. Police in Lehi began to investigate Brown for felony bigamy,   but no charges were filed before the family picked up and moved to Las Vegas. Two of the four wives will share one house, with Kody Brown dividing his time among them. The Brown family reportedly relocated to "explore new job opportunities," although the details of the new careers are not known. The family has been taping a second season of the show, which will debut on TLC in March.

-- Anne Neville

Daily links: Doctor accused of killing Michael Jackson says he is 'an innocent man'

Conrad murray square During his arraignment Tuesday on one count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray told Judge Michael Pastor, "Your honor, I am an innocent man. I therefore plead not guilty." Relatives of Jackson's, including his mother, Katherine Jackson, and his brother Randy, attended the arraignment. The cardiologist is accused of injecting Jackson with a lethal dose of Propofol, a sedative used in hospitals under the direct supervision of a physician, and then leaving the room briefly. Murray has said that Jackson demanded the medication because of his persistent and severe insomnia. The trial, which is set to start on March 28, could last one to two months, according to the district attorney and one of Murray's attorneys. "Dr. Murray is looking forward to telling his side of the story," Murray's lawyer, Ed Cherniff, said at a press conference afterward. "Dr. Murray's been waiting 22 months for the opportunity to do this, and this is the first chance we have to force the issue." If convicted, Murray faces a maximum of four years in prison.

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Italy better brace itself. The entire "Jersey Shore" crowd of self-proclaimed "guidos" and "guidettes" is traveling to the ancestral homeland for filming of Season 4. TMZ reports that the producers have already lined up some Vinny's Italian relatives to host an authentic Guadagnino dinner for the group. But not everybody is delighted about having Snooki, the Situation and the others hit Italy. The Italian-American interest organization UNICO says the "Shore" kids will  make all Americans look like "buffoons and bimbos." The group says, "People used to go to the circus to see the freak show –- that is what this will be." The rep adds, "It will not only hurt Italians but all Americans … their outrageous, reprehensible behavior will make us look like buffoons and bimbos." UNICO previously asked viewers to boycott the show, which it calls a "denigration" of Italian Americans.

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Devyn rush The "singing waitress" who got a golden ticket to Hollywood at the "American Idol" audition shown last week -- which also showcased her place of employment, Ellen's Stardust Diner in Manhattan -- lost her job when she left work to try out. Sources close to Devyn Rush, left, told TMZ that she told her bosses about her trip and expected to have a job when she returned. But when Rush got back, she was told she'd been replaced. Staff members at Ellen's said they couldn't hold Rush's position because she was gone during the diner's "busy season," but a diner rep says Rush's employment is still in "limbo," and both sides are trying to work out the issue. "Idol" continues tonight with a two-hour audition show.

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Jaime Pressly, who starred in "My Name is Earl," has split from her husband, entertainment lawyer Simran Singh, after 16 months of marriage. Neither has yet filed for divorce. Pressly was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of DUI in Santa Monica and released on $15,000 bail. Pressly and Singh are said to be living separately, but it is not known who is living in the couple's $2.25 million Los Angeles home. A friend told Us magazine, "I think it comes down to she married this guy too fast." Pressly was previously engaged to actor Eric Cubiche, with whom she has a 3-year-old son.

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Lindsay Lohan, fresh out of rehab, has not only patched things up with ex-girlfriend and current neighbor Samantha Ronson, she has been out celebrating -- without drinking, onlookers say. Lohan was seen celebrating at a friend's birthday party with Ronson and socializing at Trousdale, a Hollywood nightclub where she was barred last year after throwing a drink at Ronson last spring. In neither case was she seen drinking, sources say.

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Although she arrived already "giggly," according to EOnline, and the crowd of freinds chanted her name, they couldn't persuade Betty White to dance on a table at her 89th birthday party last week. The party held by TV Land at Le Cirque restaurant in New York City drew such celebs as Valerie Bertinelli, Sherri Shepherd and Jack McBrayer, and they enjoyed crab cakes, hot dogs and plenty of cocktails. White "was eating hot dogs and throwing back vodka — Grey Goose, rocks, lime rim," one partygoer said, "She was amazing. We were all trying to get her to table dance. We were chanting 'Betty! Betty!' and trying to get her up there all night. And that was after a very busy day. She was laughing at all of it. We thought maybe she would, but she was shaking her head and saying, 'Oh no! No.'"

-- Anne Neville

What celebrities are wearing: Tall boots

What better place to wear the season's popular tall boots than to the Sundance Film
Festival in Park City, Utah?

Actresses Liv Tyler, Demi Moore, Emma Roberts and Kerry Washington all wore them over the
weekend.

Take a look:

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Watch it! What's on TV the week of Jan. 24 to 30

Watch It: Here are some highlights of what to watch on TV this week:

MONDAY
8 PM on Channel 2
Chuck
Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski) may be getting in too deep when she tries to help Mary Bartowski (guest star Linda Hamilton) take down Volkoff (guest star Timothy Dalton) as Chuck frets that she's getting in too deep. Awesome and Ellie (Ryan McPartlin, Sarah Lancaster) struggle to agree upon a baby name. Joshua Gomez and Adam Baldwin also star in the new episode "Chuck Versus the Gobbler." (PG)

8 PM on Channel 23
90210
Mr. Cannon (Hal Ozsan) holds Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) hostage and lures Silver (Jessica Stroup) into the tense situation. Annie (Shenae Grimes) is peeved by her visiting cousin Emily (guest star Abbie Cobb). Dixon (Tristan Wilds) promises Teddy (Trevor Donovan) he won't tell anyone about the kiss with Ian (guest star Kyle Riabko). Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) tries to tell her side on a talk show, only to be blindsided in the new episode "Liars." (14)

9 PM on HISTORY
American Pickers
In Ohio, Mike and Frank meet the son of an auctioneer who has inherited a house packed with his dad's collection and is finally ready to think about letting go of the stuff, including an antique accordion Frank uses to show off his musical skills. In Indiana, the guys meet a small-town historian who takes everyone's collectibles for safekeeping, including a "Happy Days"-themed pinball machine. Frank buys a rare motorcycle at a VW graveyard in Illinois. (PG)

10 PM on Channel 2
Harry's Law
Harry (Kathy Bates) defends an impoverished woman in her late 80s who committed armed robbery to buy food. Adam (Nate Corddry) tries to impress a beautiful woman by taking on an unlikely case in which he must try to defend a Chinese laundry owner's strict "one child policy" for his employees. Christopher McDonald guest stars in the new episode "Heat of Passion." (14)

10:01 PM on Channel 7
Castle
The retired lead detective on the homicide case of Beckett's (Stana Katic) mother is gunned down right in front of her after telling her he has new information. The emotional investigation into his death leads detectives back to a decades-old conspiracy that may hold the key to the murder, as Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett's partnership grows stronger in the new episode "Knockdown." Max Martini guest stars; Jon Huertas and Seamus Dever also star. (14)

TUESDAY
8 and 10:30 PM on AMC
Movie: Eraser
Just don't call him Eraserhead. U.S. Marshal John Kruger's nickname, Eraser, has nothing to do with his looks. It comes from his skill at erasing all traces of people's old identities -- specifically, people in danger for testifying against the wrong people. His current charge is a whistle-blower in a defense-contract scam -- a pretty straightforward case, right? The man behind the scam turns out to be someone way too close to home.

8 PM on Channel 23
One Tree Hill
After a wild night out for her bachelorette party, Brooke (Sophia Bush) and the gang blearily struggle the next morning to remember what happened. James Lafferty, Bethany Joy Galeotti and Robert Buckley also star in the new episode "The Drinks We Drank Last Night."

9 PM on Channel 23
Hellcats
Marti (Aly Michalka) deals with the tense consequences of her confession that she hooked up with Dan (Matt Barr). When Alice's (Heather Hemmens) father (guest star Mario Van Peebles) unexpectedly arrives to watch her fly at sectionals, she blackmails Savannah (Ashley Tisdale) into giving up her spot as a flier. Robbie Jones and Gail O'Grady also star in the new episode "Papa, Oh Papa." (PG)

10 and 11 PM on FX
Lights Out
On the eve of his 40th birthday, Lights (Holt McCallany) tries desperately to reach a young fighter who may well be the Leary gym's most promising contender since Lights himself retired. Catherine McCormack, Pablo Schreiber and Stacy Keach also star in the new episode "The Shot." (MA)

10 PM on BRAVO
The Fashion Show
There are no more "fashion houses" as individual designers go head to head, trotting out complete collections of what are, with luck, cohesive looks in their last shot at winning the $125,000 grand prize in the season finale. Glenda Bailey, editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, and Grammy winner Mary J. Blige are guest judges. (14)

WEDNESDAY
8 PM on Channel 17
Nova scienceNOW
Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts an hour that explores why human bodies break down over time and whether that process could be stopped, as well as improving artificial body parts and organs to replace those that are irreparably damaged, in the new episode "Can We Live Forever?"

9 PM on Channel 2
Chase
In the conclusion to the new two-part story "Narco," Annie's (Kelli Giddish) life is still in the hands of the dangerous drug cartel that's taken her captive. She befriends another American hostage and vows to help him get home. Jimmy and Marco (Cole Hauser, Amaury Nolasco) come up with a plan to rescue Annie, but Luke (Jesse Metcalfe) questions their tactics. (14)

10 PM on TBS
Are We There Yet?
Nick's (Terry Crews) colleagues encourage him and Suzanne (Essence Atkins) to send Lindsey and Kevin (Teala Dunn, Coy Stewart) to a private school, but the admissions process proves to be a real turnoff. Gigi (Keesha Sharp) hires Kevin to be a model, but he quickly decides he deserves more money. Wayne Brady guest stars in the new episode "The Man and the Bragging Snafu Episode."

10 PM on DISCOVERY
Desert Car Kings
This new reality series revolves around Ron and Jason McClure, the father-and-son owners of Desert Valley Auto Parts, who provide original parts -- drawn from more than 10,000 rust-free vehicles sitting on their 100-acre Arizona property -- to collectors across the country as well as restoring classic cars to be sold at their monthly auction. (PG)

10 PM on Channel 7
Off the Map
Mina and Otis (Mamie Gummer, Jason George) fight for the life of a man who was electrocuted by a live wire that causes a citywide blackout during the city's popular annual festival. A mudslide endangers a couple who are expecting a child in the new episode "A Doctor Time Out." Aimee Garcia guest stars; Jonathan Castellanos, Valerie Cruz, Caroline Dhavernas and Zach Gilford also star. (14)

THURSDAY
8 PM on Channel 23
The Vampire Diaries
Damon (Ian Somerhalder) asks Elena (Nina Dobrev) to keep an eye on Rose (guest star Lauren Cohan) while he tries to elicit the truth from Jules (guest star Michaela McManus). Matt and Caroline (Zach Roerig, Candice Accola) have a candid discussion about their feelings for each other. A life-or-death crisis shakes Damon, forcing him to hide his true feelings, in the new episode "The Descent." Paul Wesley also stars.

8:30 PM on Channel 2
Perfect Couples
Amy and Vance (Mary Elizabeth Ellis, David Walton) return from their impetuous trip to Paris, but buddy Dave (Kyle Bornheimer) has serious reservations about their decision. Rex (Hayes MacArthur) tries to talk Dave into buying a new car. Leigh (Olivia Munn) takes charge as Amy's wedding planner after Amy goes bridezilla on her maid of honor, Julia (Christine Woods), in the new episode "Perfect Proposal." (PG)

9, 10 and 11:30 PM on BRAVO
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Executive producer Andy Cohen welcomes cast members Taylor Armstrong, Camille Grammer, Adrienne Maloof, Kim Richards, Kyle Richards and Lisa Vanderpump in a session aimed at clearing the air and setting the record straight on some of the burning questions of this season in the new episode "Reunion Pt. 1." (14)

10 PM on A&E
Beyond Scared Straight
Five teens visit the California State Prison in Corcoran, the facility that has housed madman Charles Manson for decades, to get a taste of what "life on the yard" will be like if they don't change their ways. Among them: violent Stephen, who physically threatens his teachers; twin gang members Josh and Armando; Elijha, a car thief; and Abraham, who insists going to jail is no big deal. (14)

10:30 PM on Channel 2
Outsourced
Todd (Ben Rappaport) tries to spare Charlie's (Diedrich Bader) feelings by not telling him about his relationship with Tonya (Pippa Black), but the decision has unexpected, hurtful consequences for someone else. Rajiv (Rizwan Manji) tries to ingratiate himself with his co-workers when he learns they'll be giving him a peer review. Anisha Nagarajan also stars in the new episode "Sari, Charlie." (14)

FRIDAY
7 PM on SHOWTIME
Movie: Adventureland
An amusement park is the main backdrop for this enjoyable 2009 coming-of-age story from "Superbad" director Greg Mottola, casting Jesse Eisenberg ("The Social Network") as a recent college graduate circa 1987. Hoping to make enough money for a trip with his pals, he takes a job at the park and promptly falls for a co-worker (Kristen Stewart, "Twilight"), but she's involved with another employee (Ryan Reynolds) of questionable repute.

9 PM on HBO
The Ricky Gervais Show
Ricky reads little-known facts -- such as sharks' reputed immunity to cancer -- to Karl and gets his reaction. Karl recounts medical news. Entries from Karl's diary include his observations on the Congo, mishaps when ordering takeout and his visit to a gadget shop. Stephen Merchant -- or at least his voice -- also is featured. (MA)

10 PM on TCM
Movie: The Odessa File
Here's a journey of self-discovery he probably regrets. The diary of an elderly Holocaust survivor who committed suicide inspires a freelance reporter (Jon Voight) to seek out a dangerous postwar Nazi. His search uncovers a powerful organization made up of former SS members with ties to the reporter's own family. Maximilian Schell and Maria Schell also star in this 1974 thriller directed by Ronald Neame.

SATURDAY
9 AM and 10 PM on ESPN2
Tennis
The 2011 Australian Open rolls into its penultimate day today at Melbourne Park with a new champion to be crowned in the women's final. Five-time Aussie champ Serena Williams, who successfully defended her '09 title last year with her 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Justine Henin, is sitting out the year's first Grand Slam tournament following a second surgery on a lingering foot injury. The action concludes early tomorrow with the men's final.

12 PM on ESPN
College Basketball
A day's worth of college basketball rivalries plays out today on ESPN, starting with this tilt between historical foes Georgetown, ranked 13th at this writing, and No. 7 Villanova. Later, it's a clash between SEC adversaries Georgia and No. 10 Kentucky sandwiched between a pair of intrastate rivalries -- North Carolina State vs. North Carolina and No. 17 Kansas State vs. No. 3 Kansas.

5 PM on AMC
Movie: El Dorado
John Wayne again joined forces with director Howard Hawks ("Rio Bravo") for this 1967 Western, which also stars Robert Mitchum and holds true to many traditions of the genre. A gunslinger (Wayne) teams with a drunken sheriff (Mitchum) against an enemy (Edward Asner) who has some young guns on his side. The supporting cast reunites Johnny Crawford and Paul Fix, who co-starred on the classic TV series "The Rifleman."

8 PM on Channel 7
Movie: Dreamgirls
It took a long time for the stage hit to reach the screen, but writer-director Bill Condon's adaptation was worth the wait. Beyonce Knowles has her best film role yet as the central vocalist in a 1960s girl group, and Jamie Foxx also does sterling work as their manager. Still, the cast standouts are Eddie Murphy as a soul-music superstar and Jennifer Hudson, the "American Idol" former competitor who earned an Oscar for the film.

10 PM on CINEMAX
Movie: The Lovely Bones
Peter Jackson ("The Lord of the Rings") tackles less-epic but still powerful material with this 2009 adaptation of Alice Sebold's best-seller, yielding an Oscar-nominated performance by Stanley Tucci as a neighbor of a murdered youngster (Saoirse Ronan, "Atonement"). Her survivors, including her parents (Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg) are seen through her eyes as her spirit witnesses the aftermath of the tragedy from above.

SUNDAY
10 AM on ESPN2 and 7 PM on ESPN2
Tennis
There's a men's singles champion to be crowned today in the Australian Open, which closes up shop in Melbourne after a two-week run. If he makes it this far, Spain's Rafael Nadal has the chance to make history with a win here, as the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win four consecutive Grand Slam events. Swiss Roger Federer won the title here a year ago -- his fourth Aussie championship overall -- by beating Scotsman Andy Murray in the final 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (13-11).

1 PM on Channel 7
NBA Basketball
This NBA doubleheader on ABC features two tantalizing matchups, beginning with Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat visiting Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then it's a rematch of the 2010 NBA Finals -- and still the best rivalry in NBA history -- as Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics visit Los Angeles to take on Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.

7 PM on Channel 29
NFL Football
After last year's experiment of playing the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl at Miami's Sun Life Stadium the week before the Super Bowl, the NFL has decided to move the annual gala back to Aloha Stadium in Honolulu but still hold it the week before the big game. So don't expect to see any players from the teams competing for the Lombardi Trophy here. Top vote getters from fan balloting include Peyton Manning, Michael Vick, Adrian Peterson, Maurice Jones-Drew and Reggie Wayne.

8 PM on Channel 7
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Who wants a serious case of "Bieber Fever"? Pop superstar Justin Bieber visits Katrina Brown of Wellman, Texas, who lost her teenage sister, Alex, in a texting-while-driving car accident. To reward Katrina and her parents, Jeanne and Johnny Mac, for their tireless efforts to ensure others don't suffer the same senseless loss, Ty Pennington and his team replace their run-down trailer with a new home. Actress Emma Roberts also volunteers in this new episode. (PG)

8 PM on AMC and 10:30 PM on AMC
Movie: Seraphim Falls
In 1868, a determined Confederate officer (Liam Neeson) with revenge on his mind and four hired gunmen relentlessly pursue an injured man (Pierce Brosnan) across Nevada in this 2006 Western co-written and directed by David Von Ancken. Anjelica Huston, Xander Berkeley and Tom Noonan also star.

8 PM on TBS and TNT and 10 PM on TNT
17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
Actors pick the winners of these awards honoring their peers' best performances. The movies "The King's Speech" and "The Fighter" are up for four awards each, with Hugh Laurie of "House" and Glenn Close of "Damages" among the TV nominees. Two acting icons are up for honors: Ernest Borgnine, 94, is getting this year's Life Achievement Award, and Betty White -- yes, her again! -- is nominated for her work on the sitcom "Hot in Cleveland." (14)

9 PM on HBO and 10 PM on HBO
Big Love
Bill's (Bill Paxton) holiday cheer is sorely tested by startling revelations from Barb, Margie and Adaleen (Jeanne Tripplehorn, Ginnifer Goodwin, Mary Kay Place). Laura (Anne Dudek) takes drastic measures in response to Alby's (Matt Ross) fanatical efforts to "purify" the compound. Lois (Grace Zabriskie) drifts toward dementia. Ben (Douglas Smith) finds a soul mate in Heather (Tina Majorino) in the new episode "Certain Poor Shepherds." (MA)

9 PM on Channel 4
Movie: The Lost Valentine
A reporter (Jennifer Love Hewitt, also an executive producer on this TV movie) seeks to uncover the truth about a woman's (Betty White) husband, a pilot who never returned from duty in World War II. Although her grandson (Sean Faris) at first bristles at this intrusion, he soon realizes his grandmother is delighted to share her romantic memories in this drama adapted from a novel by James Michael Pratt.

9:30 PM on SHOWTIME
Episodes
Forced to rescue a sozzled Matt (Matt LeBlanc) from a seedy dive to make sure he doesn't drive drunk, Sean and Beverly (Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig) take him to the home of his ex-wife, where he blearily confronts the mess he has made of his life, revealing a vulnerability that makes Beverly soften her attitude toward him. (MA)

10 PM on Channel 7
Desperate Housewives
Susan (Teri Hatcher) discovers that some of her best Internet moves are being copied by a competitor. Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) hires a private eye without telling Carlos (Ricardo Antonio Chavira). Tom's (Doug Savant) doctor prescribes an unorthodox and startling remedy for his depression. Renee (Vanessa Williams) invites Bree (Marcia Cross) to join her in a night of man hunting in "Truly Content." (PG)

10 PM on SHOWTIME and 11 PM on SHOWTIME
Shameless
Lonely and depressed, Debbie (Emma Kenney) "borrows" a little boy from a birthday party, forcing her siblings to come up with a plan to return him without drawing attention from the police. A web of lies culminates in a marriage proposal from Kevin (Steve Howey) -- despite the fact that he's already married. William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum and Joan Cusack also star in the new episode "Casey Casden." (MA)

Daily links: Sandra Bullock's ex, Jesse James, engaged to tattoo artist Kat Von D

Jesse james and kat von d Jesse James has moved on from Sandra Bullock. He has announced his engagement to tattoo artist and reality TV star Kat Von D. "You know sometimes the public and press gets it wrong. This is one of those times. 2010 was actually the best year of my life because I fell in love with my best friend. An amazing woman who stood behind me when the world turned their backs," James told People. "I have never met anyone so kind and loving and committed to making the world a better place every day. My love for her is beyond description. So honored that she said 'yes.' Growing old with her is going to be a f----n' blast!" The two have been dating since last summer. James' marriage to Bullock ended when she learned that he was linked to stripper Michelle "Bombshell" McGee. "LA Ink" star Von D said, "There is no one else for me. He's the one." Neil Lane, jeweler to the stars, described Von D's engagement ring, from his archival collection, as "a beautiful ring set with a central round diamond in the middle with smaller surrounding diamonds for an overall dome shape. It has a delicate filigree pattern with very pretty scroll-work." James has been married twice, to Karla James and to porn star Janine Marie Lindemulder; Von D has been linked to Nikki Sixx and rumored to have been involved with Bam Margera.

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Cy Waits, Paris Hilton's boyfriend, is facing up to four years in prison on charges of misdemeanor DUI and being under the influence of a controlled substance that were filed when he and Hilton were stopped on the Las Vegas Strip in August. A criminal complaint was filed in Clark County Court Thursday against Waits, who was fired from his job with the Wynn nightclub after his arrest. He could face up to four years in prison for being found under the influence of a controlled substance, a felony; up to six months in jail for the misdemeanor DUI charge and a maximum fine of $600 for misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, less than an ounce of marijuana. Hilton was also charged with possessing cocaine, a felony, but she pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and was not sentenced to any jail time.

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George Clooney contracted malaria while visiting Sudan on a humanitarian mission, but his rep says he has recovered. "George is completely over the Malaria he contracted while in the Sudan during the first week in January," the rep said. Clooney says he took the recommended meds for the disease, which is carried by infected mosquitoes and causes flu-like symptoms such as chills and fever. "This illustrates how with proper medication, the most lethal condition in Africa can be reduced to a bad 10 days instead of a death," Clooney said. He had traveled to war-torn Sudan to work with the U.N. to prevent new fighting from breaking out.

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Judson birza mug shot Judson "Fabio" Birza, the winner of last season's "Survivor," was arrested in Santa Monica Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance while he was riding a skateboard in the street, which is illegal. Police said they stopped Birza for the skateboard violation, noticed he was acting strangely, and determined he was under the influence. Birza was also booked for a DUI related warrant as well as a probation violation and was held for a short time on $37,000 bail. When he was released, Birza, who flashed a big grin in his mug shot, left, complained bitterly that police had treated him "like a baby," then dashed off to get into the limo his pals hired to pick him up.

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Michael Jackson's estate has sued Katherine Jackson's business partner, claiming that Howard Mann  illegally made millions of bucks from Jackson's music, photos and drawings. The 52-page suit claims Mann, who operates MichaelJacksonSecretVault.com, led fans to believe his website was legitimate, when it was "rife with illegal uses of Michael Jackson intellectual property." The suit alleges Mann illegally published clips, artwork and trailers from "This Is It," and material from the "Thriller: 25th Anniversary Edition" CD and much, much more. In a reply to TMZ, Mann calls the estate a "fraudulently obtained dictatorship," and the lawsuit "malicious and unfounded."

-- Anne Neville

The irrepressible Steven Tyler: Too 'cheeky' for 'American Idol'?

Steven tyler FOX held a conference call Tuesday with Steven Tyler, one of the two new judges on the "American Idol" panel. The transcript, sent out today, makes the whole thing sound far too civilized for anything involving the Aerosmith wild man :

Moderator: "Welcome to the 'American Idol' interview call with Steven Tyler.  I’ll now turn the conference over to Alex Gillespie for opening remarks."

Alex Gillespie: "Good afternoon everyone.  Thank you for joining us for the Steven Tyler conference call.  Just as a reminder, 'American Idol' begins tomorrow night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on FOX.  If you need any photos or any video, you can go to our press website. ... Without further ado, I’m going to turn the call over to Mr. Steven Tyler who will be available to take your questions."

Moderator: "We’ll go ahead and take the first question from Reg Seeton with TheDeadbolt.com."

Nice, huh? Those of us who listened in on the call got a far more entertaining version. This is what really happened:

Alex Gillespie: "... Without further ado, I’m going to turn the call over to Mr. Steven Tyler, who will be available to take your questions."

Moderator: "Just one moment please ...

Steven Tyler: (Loudly, with British accent) "Darlings! How are you???!"

Moderater: "Oh, OK. Mr. Tyler, it will be just one moment please for the first question."

Steven Tyler: "Sure, take your time, I'm just having lunch!" (in the background) "What is that? Why would you do that? What if I want to get cheeky or something? Put it on speaker? (unintelligible) How many people are on this call? 100? They just can't respond, they're listening. Shall I give a limerick? There once was a man from Kent, who had one so long that it ... nahh, I won't go there. Absolutely will not go there. You know what, anyhow, everyone is smiling."

Moderator: (laughing) "And before we go any further with THAT ..."

Steven Tyler: "No, we're not going any further!"

Moderator: "We'll go ahead and take the first question, from Reg Seeton with TheDeadbolt.com."

Steven Tyler: "Deadbolt.com, I love that! What's the catch, Deadbolt?"

Tyler continued with his "cheeky" banter throughout the call, flirting with the women and flattering the men. He was particularly happy to be introduced to Allonna Diamond from TV.com, "A lot of diamonds?" he yelled. "Do you have a lot of diamonds?"

Along the way we learned that Tyler feels that he and Randy Jackson were "separated at birth, and we had so many similarities, and the music curriculum and program," that he thinks Jennifer Lopez is "a fox, she’s also street, she’s also got a good big heart." And he said that he has been signed to more than a one-year contract.

It should be interesting! 

-- Anne Neville

Daily links: Surprise! Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban have baby daughter, born to surrogate

Nicole kidman keith urban golden globes Nicole Kidman didn't look pregnant in the weeks leading up to the birth of her second daughter with singer Keith Urban, and there's a reason for that -- their new daughter, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, was born to a surrogate Dec. 28 in Nashville. Although she was carried by another woman, Faith is the biological daughter of Kidman and Urban. "Our family is truly blessed, and just so thankful, to have been given the gift of baby Faith Margaret," the family says in a statement. "No words can adequately convey the incredible gratitude that we feel for everyone who was so supportive throughout this process, in particular our gestational carrier." Kidman and Urban said nothing about being new parents when they were photographed at the Golden Globe Awards Sunday night, above. TMZ reports that Kidman and Urban chose Nashville because they would not be able to keep the pregnancy secret in Australia, where "they live in a fishbowl." Faith joins big sister Sunday Rose, born in July 2008, and Isabella and Connor, adopted by Kidman during her marriage to Tom Cruise.

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Melissa Etheridge has found new love with "Nurse Jackie" creator Linda Wallem, who was "best man" at Etheridge's wedding to Tammy Lynn Michaels in 2003.  Although a friend of the couple says the pair, who are "in a committed relationship" and "happy," didn't start their relationship until "three months after Melissa and Tammy broke up," Etheridge's ex is telling another story. Melissa and Tammy had a bitter split a year ago, and Tammy complained in October that Melissa left her without even enough money to buy food. In a lengthy, poem-like verse on her blog, Michaels implies that Etheridge's new relationship began while they were still together. "One never even said one was breaking up with me," Tammy writes. "I trusted there was no one else. ... I didn't know there was someone moving in as I was moving out." But, she writes, "I have had some time to let it digest, rip my stomach apart, digest some more, and I think I'm in a better spot now." The friend of Etheridge's says that Michaels and Etheridge have gotten along better since their clash last summer over support and custody of their 4-year-old twins, Johnnie Rose and Miller: "Everybody really is in a better place now." 

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Elton john and baby Elton John and David Furnish say that they don't know which of them is the biological father of their son, Zachary. Although John is listed as the father and Furnish the mother on the baby's birth certificate, Furnish says he and John "both contributed" to a semen sample that was used in the conception of Zachary, who was born to a surrogate mother on Christmas Day. Furnish said,  "We both contributed. For the time being we don't have a clue. We look at him every day and at the moment he has Elton's nose and my hands. ... Neither of us care. He's our child. The important thing is that he's healthy and happy and loved."

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Miranda Kerr has confirmed that she and Orlando Bloom are the parents of a baby boy named Flynn, born Jan. 6. The Victoria's Secret model writes on her blog, "'He weighed 9 lb 12 ounces (a very healthy and big baby boy) ... I gave birth to him naturally; without any pain medication and it was a long, arduous and difficult labour, but Orlando was with me the whole time supporting and guiding me through it. I could not have done it without him. We are so happy and are enjoying our time together as a family. He is our little ray of sunshine. Thank you everyone for your beautiful well wishes and your lovely thoughts." Kerr and Bloom, 33, have been together since 2007 and married quietly in July.

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Canadian model Gabriel Aubry has asked a court to formally acknowledge that he's the father of Halle Berry's daughter, Nahla, 2½, and that he has the right to share physical and legal custody with Berry. The couple's two-year relationship ended last April. In papers filed Dec. 30 in Los Angeles Superior Court, Aubry says that he and Berry have already signed documents establishing his paternity of Nahla, whose last name is listed as Aubry.

-- Anne Neville

What celebrities are wearing: Green!

It's still January, but it's beginning to look a lot like St. Patrick's Day with all the
green, green and more green we're seeing. Especially emerald. 

Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis and Catherine Zeta-Jones all wore green to the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. Connie Britton was photographed in a green gown arriving at the InStyle And Warner Bros. post-party.

Actress Maggie Q of the TV series "Nikita" and Bianca Jagger also have been recently
photographed in bright green, while Rachel McAdams ("Morning Glory") last week went olive
with a cute mini dress.

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