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Katie Holmes Almost Landed ‘OITNB’ Role

Katie Holmes almost took the lead role in Orange is the New Black. The former Dawson's Creek star was approached by creator Jenji Kohan to play Piper Chapman - the bisexual drug-smuggling prisoner played by Taylor Schilling - in the Netflix drama but turned it down because she had other commitments. "I'm a big fan of hers. You know, I met with her. [Katie] had other things to do. And also in the beginning, no …

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Quote of the Day: Amy Poehler on Jon Hamm

"I was due the next day. So it's my first kid, I'm in a Mad Men outfit, I turn to everybody and I hysterically start crying, and a really pregnant woman crying is terrifying. So, juicy tears just like squirting out of my eyes. And it was like the punch line to a joke, it's like, my doctor just died and I'm due tomorrow. And Jon Hamm, who I am just getting to know, comes …

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Neil Patrick Harris Approached for ‘Late Show’

Neil Patrick Harris was asked to present The Late Show. The How I Met Your Mother actor - who raises twins Harper and Gideon, three, with partner David Burtka - was asked to replace David Letterman on the nightly talk show and even got as far as meeting with CBS executives to discuss the opportunity. "They called me in and sat me down and asked if that would be something that I would be interested …

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Hayden Panettiere Won’t Return for ‘Heroes: Reborn’

Hayden Panettiere was "shocked" to find out about the new Heroes series. The 24-year-old actress - who played teen cheerleader Claire Bennet from 2006-2010 in the original show - has not been asked to join the recently-announced miniseries Heroes: Reborn and only found out about the project from a family member. "It was a shock to me. In fact, I believe I became privy to that through my cousin. She sent me a text message …

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Taylor Swift Inspires Lena Dunham When She Writes ‘Girls’

Lena Dunham writes Girls when she's listening to Taylor Swift. The writer and star of the huge HBO drama always puts her friend's records - famous for their tracks lamenting lost loves - when she's thinking of ideas for the show. "She writes her own destiny in a way which is very unusual, especially for a young woman in the world of pop music. I wrote half of the first season of Girls listening to …

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Lea Michele Eyes ‘American Horror Story’ Role

Lea Michele wants a role on American Horror Story. The actress is gearing up to film the final season of Glee and intends to remain loyal to show creator Ryan Murphy as long as he wants her to play uptight Rachel Berry - but would happily jump ship to his other pet project for its upcoming carnival-themed series four. When quizzed whether there might be a Rachel spin-off in the works, Lea remained coy and …

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Lena Dunham’s Mother Wanted Her to Marry Jimmy Fallon

Lena Dunham's mother wants her to marry Jimmy Fallon. The Girls star has a "great boyfriend" in Fun. guitarist Jack Antoff but she admitted her mom has always had a secret hope that she would tie the knot with the late night talk show host, though he is already happily settled with wife, Nancy Juvonen and their eight-month-old daughter Winnie Rose....

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Too Old for ‘Buffy’ Movie

Sarah Michelle Gellar thinks she's too old to star in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie. The 36-year-old actress, who played teen heroine Buffy Summers in the sci-fi TV series between 1997 and 2003, doesn't foresee her classic TV show spawning a movie spin-off like Veronica Mars as she worries she wouldn't be able to pull off the daring martial arts stunts now she's older. "I'm a little old now. I feel like Buffy would …

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Fandango Wants to Compete on ‘DWTS’

WWE Superstar Fandango wants to be a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. The 32-year-old wrestler is a fan of the program and if the opportunity arose to compete on the ballroom show he'd jump at the chance. Fandango - who uses ballroom dance moves in the ring and is always accompanied by his "dancing partner" Summer Rae - first got into the series when fellow WWE Superstar Chris Jericho competed on it in 2011. …

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Quote of the Day: Retta on Aziz Ansari

"Aziz is the busiest man in Hollywood. I don't have time to go get massages with Aziz and he doesn't have time to get mimosas with me... So no, we don't have Donna and Tom's relationship. I don't think there's anyone who has Donna and Tom's relationship." - Parks and Recreation actress Retta reveals that unfortunately due to her co-star Aziz Ansari's hectic schedule, they don't spend as much time together off screen as their …

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