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July 1 - Gossip Bullets
Longoria's wedding worth $2 million, Metcalf preps laywer, Collins wants 'Housewives' role and more!

July 1 - Bowen Shocked By Lack Of HIV Awareness
Julie Mayer actress talks about the necessity of her new TV movie.

June 17 - Bob Daily Promoted To Exec Producer
'Housewives' newcomer signs a seven-figure deal with ABC Studios.

June 17 - Denton Wants To 'Disappear'
Mike Delfino actor again signals an intent to leave acting behind.

June 14 - Cherry Talks Origins Of 'Housewives'
Creator discusses whether men and can write succesfully about women.

June 12 - Cast Surprised By Cliffhanger
Bowen talks about the shocking events at the end of season three. Plus: spoilers on the outcome.

June 12 - Scott Ties The Knot
Ian Hainsworth actor marries Claire Forlani.

June 6 - Cross Aims To Lose Baby Weight
Bree Hodge actress talks about her desire to become fit again before season four.

June 6 - Full Details For Upcoming DVD Release
Extras for the third season DVD box set include a look at Marc Cherry's favorite scenes.

June 5 - Longoria's Dangerous Dancing With Lopez
Gabrielle Solis actress talks about the risky dance practice she's underatken for the Alma awards.

June 3 - Emmy Season Begins
ABC begins pushing 'Housewives' for Emmy nominations.

June 3 - Gossip Bullets
New knee for Savant, Longoria invests in restaurant venture and more!

May 31 - 'Housewives' Season Three Coming To DVD
September release date set for region 1 release. Plus: 'Brothers and Sisters' comes to DVD.

May 30 - Savant Gives Season Four Hints
Tom Scavo actor says that Lynette won't get over Rick just yet.

 
By Antony
September 3, 2005 - 11:58 PM

  • New York Daily News reported that NBC Universal chairman Robert Wright spoke on Plum TV about NBC's decision to pass on Desperate Housewives. "It was sent to the comedy area, and they said it wasn't strong enough for comedy, then they sent it to drama, and drama said it was not strong enough as a drama," Wright admitted. "It would have been much better if people just looked at it as a show."

  • The Marcia Cross Fan Gallery has posted pictures of Marcia Cross (Bree Van De Kamp) in Melrose Place and Ned & Stacey. Meanwhile JesseMetcalfe.net has published new photos of Jesse Metcalfe (John Rowland).

  • The Tony Danza Show will feature Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer), Nicolette Sheridan (Edie Britt), Marcia Cross, Jesse Metcalfe and Ricardo Antonio Chavira (Carlos Solis) on Friday September 9. Thanks to Ultimate Desperate Housewives for this!

  • DesperateHousewives.org has a scan of the cancer charity advert featuring Ricardo Antonio Chavira and James Denton (Mike Delfino).

  • According to a The Futon Critic, ABC will be joining with competitors CBS, NBC, Fox, The WB and UPN to simulcast a concert to raise money for victims of hurricane Katrina.

  • E! Online reported that ABC has withdrawn TV adverts for its upcoming Invasion series due to a hurricane being featured in the show's pilot. Billboard ads which don't reference a hurricane are still up though, and the show is still set for a September 21 premiere.

  • Media Life reported that Boston Legal is struggling on ABC after being moved from its post–Desperate Housewives timelsot, and that newcomer My Kind of Town is failing.

  • Business Wire has a press release about the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters' 7th Annual Gala Benefit hosted by Teri Hatcher. Steven Culp (Rex Van De Kamp), Mark Moses (Paul Young) and Kathryn Joosten (Karen McCluskey) attended the event.

  • Teri Hatcher: A Tribute To My Idol has a posted a video of an appearance by Teri Hatcher on The Jon Stewart Show from 1995.

  • TVShowsOnDVD.com has details on the season season DVD release of The Pretender which features James Denton.

  • Zap2it reported that Joely Fisher (who joins Desperate Housewives in season two) has designed her own bracelet range called Knot2much2ask.

  • PR Newswire is carrying an announcement by Buena Vista International inviting members of the press to attend the launch of the first season DVD box set.

  • Gay Green Bay! reported that the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation said Monday has complained that there's not enough gay and lesbian characters on television. Desperate Housewives gets a mention for having a gay character.

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