NEWS: Drew Cheetwood, Vanessa Williams, Balthazar Getty, Bren Foster, Anjelica Huston, John Stamos

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General Hospital's Drew Cheetwood moving to Michigan, but still hopes to appear on the soap
"I gave [executive producer] Frank Valentini the rundown of where my heart was," says Cheetwood, who plays Milo. "He said that he understood 100 percent because he has a ton of family on the East Coast that he misses every day. I said, 'I hope it doesn't mean that Milo can never be a part of the show again. If you guys can group some shows together, maybe I can fly out.'" Valentini let Cheetwood know there was a very good chance that could happen.

Blood & Oil gives North Dakota oilfields soap opera treatment
"We were really interested in the modern-day version of the 1849 gold rush, in that theme of boom and bust" Josh Pate, the show's co-creator, told Reuters.

Balthazar Getty joins Showtime's Twin Peaks
It’s not clear if Getty is playing a new character or taking over an existing one (rumors abound that at least one major role from the original series has been recast).

Vanessa Williams to recur on The Good Wife
Williams will appear in multiple episodes as a love interest for Alan Cumming's character, Eli Gold.

Does all the chatter about a show on social media actually help a network make money on said show?
Anecdotally, the robust social presence for shows like Scandal and Empire seems to have helped pique interest among some viewers — Empire's social engagement numbers, at least, rose in step with its Nielsen ratings. But whether there's a direct, cause-and-effect relationship between the two is still very much an open question.

Kevin Michael Martin and Bren Foster become The Last Ship series regulars
Martin, who recurred heavily in the first two seasons, plays Eric Miller, the well-intentioned seaman and youngest member of Cobra team. Foster (ex-Quinn Hudson, Days of our Lives) plays Senior Chief Wolf Taylor, an Australian naval operator who joined the crew in Norfolk this past season.

Cosmopolitan magazine is set to become an NBC drama
The No. 1 women’s magazine’s editor-in-chief, Joanna Coles, will serve as executive producer on a fictional take on her magazine and her staff.

Smash star Anjelica Huston joins Transparent
Huston will play Maura’s “new friend” in three Season 2 episodes.

Primetime Emmy Awards sinks to its lowest-ever ratings
About 11.9 million tuned in Sunday night while more people were watching the NFC Championship game rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers. That’s down nearly 4 million from last year’s Emmys, which aired on a Monday and aired before the NFL season began.

Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald calls General Hospital star Nancy Lee Grahn a "Twitter troll"
Tweeted McDonald: "So annoying that the day that @violadavis and @UzoAduba made history some Twitter troll is the one trending for trying to tear them down."

Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen tweeted some advice for Grahn: "Nancy Lee Take the pill darling Just take the pill..... #teamviola"

John Stamos: Ex-wife Rebecca Romijn stopped me from starring on Nip/Tuck
Stamos claims Ryan Murphy wrote one of the plastic surgeon roles for him, but his then-wife considered the script too demeaning to women.

SMASH Two-Hour Series Finale Preview

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NBC's musical drama SMASH wraps up its second and final season on Sunday, May 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT with two new episodes, "The Nominations" and "The Tonys."

It's a crucial moment for both shows as Tony nominations loom, but keeping your eye on the prize can be hard. As Tom (Christian Borle) crosses an influential Tony voter and Ivy (Megan Hilty) copes with some very distracting news, Derek's (Jack Davenport) past has repercussions for the entire "Hit List" team. On Tony night, the awards might not provide the answers everyone is looking for.

SMASH Preview: "The Transfer"

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second and final season on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

In "The Transfer," with his sights set on the Tony, Tom (Christian Borle) pulls out all the stops at a Houston & Levitt tribute night, but can Julia (Debra Messing) turn away from "Hit List" long enough to help? Ivy (Megan Hilty) is afraid of damaging her reputation when Tom asks her to perform a risqué number. The cast of "Hit List" is rocked by a betrayal close to home.

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SMASH Preview: "The Phenomenon"

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season on Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

In "The Phenomenon," An unexpected event bonds both “Bombshell” and “Hit List.” Did Kyle survive?

Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston, Jack Davenport, Christian Borle, Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Andy Mientus star.

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SMASH Preview: "The Producers"

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season on Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

In "The Producers," an off-the-rail Jimmy (Jeremy Jordan) threatens "Hit List's" future, as Karen (Katharine McPhee), Derek (Jack Davenport), Ana (Krysta Rodriguez) and Kyle (Andy Mientus) try to help him before something bad happens. Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia's (Debra Messing) partnership is strained to the breaking point just as Ivy (Megan Hilty), Eileen (Anjelica Huston), and the entire "Bombshell" team are running themselves ragged to outshine the competition.

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SMASH Preview: "Opening Night" (Special Time) With Guest Stars Rosie O'Donnell & Bernadette Peters

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season on Saturday, April 20 at a special time, 8 p.m. ET/PT with "Opening Night."

It's "Bombshell's" opening night. As Ivy's (Megan Hilty) nerves get the better of her, support comes from an unlikely source. Meanwhile, Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) look to their next project. "Bombshell's" success may be in jeopardy as Eileen's (Anjelica Huston) issues with Richard (guest star Jamey Sheridan) come to a head.

Jimmy (Jeremy Jordan) finally opens up to Karen (Katharine McPhee) about his past, but is it too little too late?

Jack Davenport, Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus also star. Rosie O'Donnell, Bernadette Peters, Jesse L. Martin, Stephen Bogardus and Jamey Sheridan guest star.

SMASH Preview: "The Dress Rehearsal" (Special Time)

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season on Saturday, April 13 at a special time, 8 p.m. ET/PT.

In "The Dress Rehearsal," as Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) race to ready "Bombshell" for previews, Tom's eagerness to prove himself may not be the best thing for the show. An onstage mishap forces Ivy (Megan Hilty) to make a choice, while tension mounts at "Hit List" as Karen (Katharine McPhee) becomes suspicious of Derek's (Jack Davenport) motives towards her.

Anjelica Huston, Jeremy Jordan, Leslie Odom, Jr., Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus also star. Jamey Sheridan and Jesse L. Martin guest star.

SMASH Preview: "The Surprise Party" With Guest Star Liza Minnelli (New Night & Time)

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season at a new night and time on April 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In "The Surprise Party," with guest star Liza Minnelli in tow, Tom (Christian Borle) plans a surprise for Ivy (Megan Hilty) in an attempt to find a balance between their work life and their friendship. Relations between Karen (Katharine McPhee), Jimmy (Jeremy Jordan), and Derek (Jack Davenport) explode just as "Hit List’s" rehearsal process nears its close. While Richard (guest star Jamey Sheridan) asks Eileen (Anjelica Huston) to spend less time at work and more time with him, Julia (Debra Messing) finds herself also pulled away from "Bombshell" by an unlikely source.

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SMASH Preview: "The Parents"

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season on April 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

In "The Parents," when Ivy (Megan Hilty) after Leigh Conroy (guest star Bernadette Peters) joins the cast of “Bombshell,” Tom (Christian Borle) finds himself struggling to diffuse the years of tension between her and Ivy (Megan Hilty). Jimmy (Jeremy Jordan) and Karen’s (Katharine McPhee) connection is threatened by both Ana’s (Krysta Rodriguez) newfound success and an unexpected visitor. Derek (Jack Davenport) learns more about Jimmy’s past just as the public sees their first piece of “Hit List.”

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PREVIEW: SMASH ("The Bells and Whistles")

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season on March 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

In "The Bells and Whistles," when Ivy (Megan Hilty) brings Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) back to town, Tom (Christian Borle) finds himself in an awkward situation. Jimmy (Jeremy Jordan) and Derek (Jack Davenport) clash over their vision for "Hit List," while both Ana (Krysta Rodriguez) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) struggle to stand up for what they want.

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PREVIEW: SMASH ("Musical Chairs")

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season on March 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

In "Musical Chairs," new circumstances give rise to conflicts as Karen (Katharine McPhee), Tom (Christian Borle), Julia (Debra Messing) and Derek (Jack Davenport) adjust to their new surroundings. Tensions at "Liaisons" are also coming to a boil, ensuring that the show will find its place in Broadway history.

Meanwhile, Eileen (Anjelica Huston) may have found the key to saving "Bombshell" with the help of her daughter, Katie (guest star Grace Gummer).

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PREVIEW: SMASH ("The Fringe")

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season on March 12 at 10 p.m. ET.

In "The Fringe," Derek (Jack Davenport) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) find themselves at a surprising crossroads, forcing one of them to make a difficult choice. Jerry's (guest star Michael Cristofer) uneasy partnership with Eileen (Anjelica Huston) hits a snag, as does "Hit List's" first performance at the Fringe Festival.

Meanwhile, Ivy's (Megan Hilty) last-ditch effort to save her and Terry's (guest star Sean Hayes) show has unexpected results.

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PREVIEW: SMASH ("The Read-Through")

Anjelica Huston as Eileen Rand, Thorsten Kaye as Nick —
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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season on March 5 at 10 p.m. ET.

In "The Read-Through," Julia's (Debra Messing) fears increase when Tom (Christian Borle) airs his suspicions of Peter (guest star Daniel Sunjata). Jimmy (Jeremy Jordan) and Kyle (Andy Mientus) confront their own crisis of confidence as "Hit List" is read for the first time.

Meanwhile, Ivy (Megan Hilty) realizes her triumph might not be all she hoped when she meets her new co-star, Terry Falls (guest star Sean Hayes), and Karen (Katharine McPhee) wonders if she can trust Jimmy.

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Anjelica Huston: On SMASH, Growing Up, and Finding Love

Born of Hollywood royalty, longtime grist for the tabloid mill, and no stranger to tragedy, at age 61, Oscar-winner Anjelica Huston has found a new inner confidence. Following the sudden death of her husband four years ago, Huston was looking for something to fill the void in her life which she found in NBC’s SMASH—her first venture into series television.

In the March/April issue (on newsstands now), Huston opens up to The Saturday Evening Post contributor Jeanne Wolf about her career as “a great observer,” citing that she never “fit in” or had any single type of character that she preferred to play. Outside of the set of SMASH, Huston can be found looking for good times – opting to skip the drama of her earlier years – and working on her upcoming memoir.

On how Anjelica relates to her SMASH character, Eileen: “I would like to be as scrappy as Eileen. I can certainly wrap my brain around her scrappiness. But sometimes I’m a wimp, and other days I think I can conquer the world. I wish I could plan it out a bit better.”

PREVIEW: SMASH ("The Song")

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NBC's musical drama SMASH continues its second season on February 26 at 10 p.m. ET.

In "The Song," Derek (Jack Davenport) calls in help for a special event, but Jimmy's (Jeremy Jordan) pride might get in the way of a huge opportunity Karen (Katharine McPhee) orchestrates for him and Kyle (Andy Mientus). Peter (guest star Daniel Sunjata) challenges Julia's (Debra Messing) pride as they continue to work together.

Meanwhile, Ronnie (guest star Jennifer Hudson) struggles to assert her independence from a powerful mother (guest star Sheryl Lee Ralph), as Eileen (Anjelica Huston) finds herself at a moral crossroads with huge ramifications for "Bombshell."

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PREVIEW: SMASH Two-Hour Season 2 Premiere

NBC's musical drama SMASH makes its much-anticipated return with a two-hour episode on February 5 at 9 p.m. ET.

Back from a successful run in Boston, Eileen (Anjelica Huston), Julia (Debra Messing) and Tom (Christian Borle) are blindsided by both personal and professional obstacles as they seek to take "Bombshell" to Broadway.

Karen (Katharine McPhee) consults her new mentor, Broadway star Veronica "Ronnie" Moore (guest star Jennifer Hudson), as she finds herself on the brink of fame, but her success may come at cost to Ivy (Megan Hilty).

A new talent (Jeremy Jordan) is discovered in an unexpected place.

First Hour Of The Two-Hour SMASH Season Premiere Available On Multiple Platforms January 14

NBC will offer viewers a sneak peek at the first hour of the two-hour season premiere of the Golden Globe-nominated drama SMASH on Monday, January 14 across multiple platforms -- three weeks before the second-season debut on February 5 (9–11 p.m. ET).

SMASH will be available across multiple-platforms that include: on demand and online through cable, satellite and telco providers; NBC.com; NBC Owned and affiliate station websites (should they choose to opt in); Hulu (including Hulu’s online distribution partners); iTunes, Amazon and Xbox. The first hour will also be a part of American Airlines in-flight entertainment offerings on domestic flights from January 15 – 31. Over 100 NBC Affiliates and Owned Stations will offer the first hour on their websites as well.