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'American Idol' recap: Phillip Phillip wins, Jessica Sanchez is runner-up

tvrecaps.ew.com — Image credit: Fox HE'S GOT TONIGHT Winner Phillip is longing for shelter (a family hug) from all that he sees (belligerent confetti). After a two-hour finale chock full o' lasers, sparkly catsuits, and fresh faces from the '70s, it was time for a very special seven-minute results show that brutally overlapped with the season finale of ABC's Revenge.

'Great Gatsby' trailer misspells Ziegfeld Follies

popwatch.ew.com — Like his other films Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet, and Strictly Ballroom, the trailer for Baz Lurhmann's take on the classic novel The Great Gatsby is crammed with bunches of stuff , from sparkly confetti to fringe-y flapper dresses, extravagant pools to the bright lights of 1920s Times Square.

'Smash' scoop: Ellis is leaving the show!

insidetv.ew.com — Two infamous characters on NBC's Smash are expected to leave the show - and we suspect fans are not going to be disappointed. Philandering fiancee Dev (Raza Jaffrey) and devious assistant Ellis (Jaime Cepero) will not be regulars in the show's second season, sources say.
'Smash' scoop: Ellis and Dev are leaving the show! -- EXCLUSIVE http://t.co/VTYJAjP7 via @EW
RT @EW: 'Smash' scoop: Ellis and Dev are leaving the show! -- EXCLUSIVE http://t.co/8KGavT8j
I'd have kept Dev, for what it's worth. RT @EW: 'Smash' scoop: Ellis and Dev are leaving the show! -- EXCLUSIVE http://t.co/e6vc7nLa
RT @Deggans: 2 of 3 major characters of color gone: MT @James_Hibberd: Smash scoop: Ellis & Dev leaving show! http://t.co/tp6NPzEu Y ...
Adios Ellis & Dev. Please take Leo! RT @James_Hibberd: Brian d’Arcy James and Will Chase leaving 'Smash' too http://t.co/F99C2BYX
Show 16 more tweets from James Hibberd, Kristi Turnquist, Joseph Kapsch, James Poniewozik, Travis Mayfield, Denise Martin, Jace Lacob, Jethro Nededog, Tim Stack, Brian Anthony Hernandez and others...

Phillip Phillips wins 'American Idol' season 11, Jessica Sanchez runner-up

popwatch.ew.com — SPOILER ALERT: After a two-hour results show starring everyone who has ever appeared on American Idol - plus Aerosmith! - either 21-year-old sillyface Phillip Phillips or 16-year-old living doll Jessica Sanchez has been named the season 11 champion. The winner... is... coming up, after the break!

'The Walking Dead' first look of Danai Gurira as Michonne

insidetv.ew.com — Ever since we saw that cloaked figure brandishing a katana sword while accompanied by two chained up armless zombies in 's season 2 finale, fans have been salivating for a first look at the woman under the hood - Michonne. That first look is now here.
Walking Dead: Exclusive first look at Danai Gurira as fan favorite Michonne! Complete with intel from @RobertKirkman. http://t.co/nCbUVzDG

This Week's Cover: The Amazing Spider-Man tops Summer Must List

popwatch.ew.com — A lot of people will tell you that summer is the time to head outside and enjoy Mother Nature. We say, nonsense! Why would you want to mess with the heat and all those ants when you could be sitting in an air-conditioned IMAX theater on July 3, when The Amazing Spider-Man opens?
RT @EW: This Week's Cover: 'The Amazing Spider-Man' heads up your Summer Must List http://t.co/3u0COZyk

'American Idol': Phillip Philips to undergo surgery

news-briefs.ew.com — Phillip Phillips will return home to Georgia after completing publicity duties following tonight's season 11 finale of American Idol . The 21-year-old singer-songwriter, who suffers from kidney problems, was advised surgery in March after experiencing severe abdominal pain. E!

'Grey's Anatomy' actor Kevin McKidd on 'Speyside Sessions'

music-mix.ew.com — Actor Kevin McKidd may sport a growly American accent as Dr. Owen Hunt on Grey's Anatomy, but the Scotland-native's true roots shine through on his upcoming album, The Speyside Sessions, a collection of traditional Scottish songs.
'Grey's Anatomy' actor @TheRealKMcKidd channels his Scottish roots for charity album -- VIDEO http://t.co/QbK9PJ1F

'Hunger Games' to hit DVD, Blu-ray on August 18 with bonus footage -- EXCLUSIVE

insidemovies.ew.com — Missing Katniss and Peeta already? Catching Fire's November 2013 release date seem like an eternity to wait for your next fix? Not to worry: Later this summer you'll be able to whip up some groosling and settle in on the couch at home to watch The Hunger Games.
Aug. 18: The day The Hunger Games comes out on DVD. Is it too soon to preorder? Watch the DVD trailer @EW http://t.co/tZEWeKmt

Trailer Court: New fall TV previews judged!

insidetv.ew.com — EW.com's Trailer Court is now in session, with the honorable James Hibberd and Lynette Rice judging broadcast's new fall TV trailers. For some viewers, these trailers will be the biggest factor that decides if they watch a show next season. So here are our reviews, then we'll turn the conversation over to you, the jury, in the comment section.
Would love your first impressions of new network shows & happy to answer any qs: Need to review the trailers? See here: http://t.co/7jX38Qv0

Trailer Court: New fall TV previews judged

insidetv.ew.com — EW.com's Trailer Court in now in session, with the honorable James Hibberd and Lynette Rice judging broadcast's new fall TV trailers. For some viewers, these trailers - whether they accurately represent a show or not - will be the biggest factor that decides if they watch a show next season.

Political TV ad review: The Republican 'Basketball,' or, 'My Kids Are Grown and They Won't Move Out!'

watching-tv.ew.com — Chances are if you haven't seen it yet, you soon will: It's the ad for the new fall series My Kids Are Grown and They Won't Move Out! Oops, no, I mean, the new political ad that depicts adult children who've moved back home with their dying-to-retire mother and they can't move out because, you know, Obama killed the economy.

Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd win 'Dancing With the Stars' season 14

tvrecaps.ew.com — Superbowl? Try SuperBALL! NFL star Donald Driver and his partner, practically nude rubber band Peta Murgatroyd, are Dancing With the Stars' season 14 champions! The rootin' tootin' fig newton (according to Len Goodman) (?!) peaked at the last minute in Monday's finals and somehow pulled off a win.

'Revenge' boss teases season finale and poses a juicy query: 'Is Emily willing to kill?'

insidetv.ew.com — What's going on with Revenge's dynamic, scheming duo Emily (Emily Van Camp) and Nolan (Gabriel Mann) in this photo? You'll find out more in tonight's season finale, but we here at EW enlisted the show's creator and executive producer Mike Kelley to answer the big question this shot begs: Did Emily and Nolan get caught?
'Revenge' boss teases season finale and poses a juicy query: 'Is Emily willing to kill?' http://t.co/B6DtY6Y0

'Snow White and the Huntsman': Charlize Theron's spooky dresses -- VIDEO

insidemovies.ew.com — Audiences have been admiring Colleen Atwood's costumes for decades - from Johnny Depp's forlorn, goth barber in 1990′s Edward Scissorhands all the way up to Depp's unhinged Mad Hatter in 2010′s Alice in Wonderland.
RT @adambvary: 'Snow White and the Huntsman' costume designer talks Charlize Theron's spooky dresses -- VIDEO http://t.co/Jvd8tHKS

Nick Offerman explains his blond hair

popwatch.ew.com — The Internet is currently freaking out over Nick Offerman, Parks and Recreation's Ron Swanson, going blond - a look he sported at last night's Peabody Awards in New York City.

'The Simpsons': Exclusive details on Maggie's (short) big-screen adventure

insidetv.ew.com — Simpsons fans who have been awaiting the show's return to the big screen, you may now let out a short, silent "Woo Hoo!": A four-and-a-half-minute dialogue-free film, titled The Longest Daycare, will be shown before Ice Age: Continental Drift when that movie hits theaters on July 13.
I love that in the upcoming Simpsons short "The Longest Daycare" Maggie is enrolled in the Ayn Rand School for tots! http://t.co/OZGBgu8H
'The Simpsons': Exclusive details on the next big-screen adventure (it's short, silent, and in 3-D) http://t.co/8bx3K8os

'American Idol' finale: Live audience loves Phillip Phillips

popwatch.ew.com — Watching American Idol is so much more satisfying on a television. So thank your lucky stars that that's where you got to watch it. That fact that Idol is better on TV became abundantly clear last night, as I was sitting in the audience of the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, where the show's performance finale was shot and telecast live to the East Coast and the Midwest in front of 7,000 screaming fans.
On the scene at 'American Idol' finale: The audience at Nokia clearly liked Phillip better than Jessica http://t.co/7Mhec1qb

Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez compete in 'American Idol' finals

tvrecaps.ew.com — Image credit: Fox PHILLIP BRINGS IT "HOME" Episode 39 | Aired May 22, 2012 Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips belt out an impressive finale They're from different coasts. They share the same drive. They share the same dream. They share the same overused turn of phrase about not letting said dreams slip out of their hands/slip away.

'House' finale: Boss David Shore on the show's ending

insidetv.ew.com — Dr. Gregory House checked out of Princeton-Plainsboro last night for the very last time after an hour that explored the man fans have come to know over eight seasons. But letting the good doctor ride into the sunset with Wilson without talking to executive producer and creator David Shore wouldn't seem right.
'House' series finale: Boss David Shore on the last episode and the cameo that didn't happen http://t.co/xEloBfJt

Donald Driver wins 'Dancing With the Stars' season 14!

popwatch.ew.com — about to be announced in two hours, so hold your rhinestone-saddled horses! Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas, William Levy and Cheryl Burke, and Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd are all still in the running for this year's COVETED MIRRORBALL TROPHY (or what Donald's mother very endearingly refers to as the "miracle ball").

'American Idol': Did Phillip or Jessica win the night?

popwatch.ew.com — Tonight Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips (pictured, Phillip gargling towards ecstasy) sang three rounds: Simon Fuller's Choice, a revisit of their favorite performances of the season, and a "potential winning single." They're live at the Nokia Theater, Ryan!
'American Idol': Did Jessica Sanchez or Phillip Phillips win the night? -- POLL http://t.co/R4ICBz6b

'Dancing With the Stars': Hidden Gems of the Finals!

popwatch.ew.com — Studies have shown that Hidden Gems of the Week, EW.com's collection of reader-submitted ridiculata, is the best way to enjoy Dancing With the Stars without...

Joan Rivers to drop by 'Drop Dead Diva' -- EXCLUSIVE

insidetv.ew.com — Joan Rivers will join Kim Kardashian, Patty Duke, Serena Williams and Brandy Norwood as a guest star on Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva this season. Rivers will play Jane's subconscious in two episodes. She first appears in Jane's (Brooke Elliott) dreams as a shrink. You're just like Madonna with her twenty-three year old boyfriends.

'Walking Dead': Behind the scenes clip

insidetv.ew.com — Much like a zombie herd, The Walking Dead just keeps on a-coming. It only seems like yesterday that our heroes hightailed it out of Hershel's farm to parts unknown (well, parts unknown if you haven't read Robert Kirkman's original comic book).
'The Walking Dead' clip: Andrew Lincoln promises a 'darker, harder, faster, deeper' season 3 http://t.co/xnrtu4rw

The Coke Zero 'Battleship' commercial and the Coors Light 'Prometheus' commercial: What?

popwatch.ew.com — In , magical plot monsters invade Hawaii. They destroy buildings. They fire space-missiles. They force rumored humanoid Brooklyn Decker to experience emotions for maybe the first time. But their whole purpose for being on earth is kept very mysterious, probably because the filmmakers were saving the good stuff for Battleship 2: Revenge of the Aircraft Carrier.
This Prometheus/Coors Light trailer really might be the most thematically daring beer commercial ever. http://t.co/58fh4v5w

Glee finale -- Gloria Estefan talks her guest-starring role

insidetv.ew.com — It was last fall when EW originally broke the news that pop superstar Gloria Estefan would be appearing on as Santana's mother, Maribel Lopez. Now, Estefan is finally making her first appearance in the season finale! Sadly, Gleeks, the singer won't be carrying a tune in the episode, fittingly titled "Goodbye," which finds McKinley's seniors graduating.

The 2011-12 TV season in review: What went wrong, what was done right, and what should have been

watching-tv.ew.com — With the last gaspings of season and series finales this week, the 2011-12 season comes to a close. And any season that gave us Homeland, Girls, a great batch of Breaking Bad, Enlightened, and what's shaping up as a terrific run of Mad Men must be deemed a success, right?
The end of the 2011-12 TV season: What went wrong, what went right, what could have been: http://t.co/8ajUDIRb

Marvel's gay wedding, DC superhero out of the closet

popwatch.ew.com — This morning, the ladies of The View confirmed a long-rumored wedding announcement: An openly gay member of the X-Men will propose to his partner, with the marriage scheduled to take place in Astonishing X-Men #51.

'House' series finale ends on solid note

insidetv.ew.com — After eight seasons, the series finale of House went out solid in the ratings, claiming one last time period victory for Fox. House (8.7 million viewers, 2.9), won the 9 p.m. hour Monday evening with its guest-star-filled last episode. Though still down quite a bit from the show's season high, the episode was up 32 percent from last week.

Freestyles from Donald Driver, Katherine Jenkins, William Levy in the 'Dancing With the Stars' season 14 finals

tvrecaps.ew.com — Image credit: ABC ELEVENS TO MURGATROYD? Peta thrashes once more with feeling at the end of a country-fried freestyle -- anything to help Donald Driver win the 10 from Len he deserved! We're down to three! Katherine Jenkins, Donald Driver, and William Levy performed a "judges' choice" routine as well as Tom Bergeron's favorite -- the freestyle!

'Breaking Bad' season 5 premiere date (finally) announced

insidetv.ew.com — AMC and Sony Pictures Television have figured out their Breaking Bad final season scheduling plans. The critically acclaimed drama will return July 15. And as EW.com previously reported, AMC will split the season - airing eight episodes this year, and another eight next year. More to come...

'The Master' teaser with Joaquin Phoenix

insidemovies.ew.com — Paul Thomas Anderson, the auteur behind instant-classics Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood, has been more secretive than ever about his next film, The Master. Is it about L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of Scientology? Or something else? The religious drama, set for release on Oct.

'Grimm' season finale: Bosses talk big twist and season 2!

insidetv.ew.com — The Grimm season finale slayed the competition in ratings on Friday night with a finale that contained reveals (Nick told Juliette the truth) and twists (Nick's mom's alive!). What you may not know? How long some of those big moments have been sitting in the brains of executive producers Jim Kouf and David Greenwalt.
ICYMI: 'Grimm' season finale: Bosses talk big reveal and what's coming up in season 2! http://t.co/Q4i2dX09

Hugh Laurie, David Shore talk about 'House' series finale

insidetv.ew.com — After eight dark and twisted seasons of House, Fox's beloved medical drama hangs up its cane tonight with an hour-long retrospective and series finale (8-10 p.m. ET) entitled "Everybody Dies" - a tweak to one of Dr. House's famous lines, "Everybody lies."
RT @EWSandraG: 'House' series finale: Cast, creator explain why it's time for the end -- EXCLUSIVE http://t.co/l1uVg5Eu great report via ...
'House' series finale: Cast, creator explain why it's time for the end -- EXCLUSIVE http://t.co/l1uVg5Eu great report via @EWAnnieBarrett

'House' series finale review: All's well that ends musically

watching-tv.ew.com — shuttered itself on Monday night. The first hour, titled "Swan Song," consisted of a retrospective of the series' eight seasons, 177 episodes, with lots of behind-the-scenes interviews with the crew and co-stars, some of them conducted by star Hugh Laurie, and a paintball fight.
#House finale review, spoiler alert http://t.co/rw91KAQB Plus a few thoughts on the entire series. #housefinale

'House' series finale recap: 'Everybody Dies'...did House?

popwatch.ew.com — The big chatter going into tonight's series finale of House was whether or not Dr. Gregory House would die. A series of interesting rumored returns (Kal Penn, Amber Tamblyn, etc.) clued spoiler-loving folk into the fact that there was something afoot. Would House have a pre-death trip through his history?
Sound off! >> 'House' series finale recap: 'Everybody Dies'...did House? http://t.co/E1ydvqHn

'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' season premiere: Khloe's real father?

popwatch.ew.com — The seventh season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians kicked off with a raucous family gathering at the Jenner palace. Khloe was visiting from Texas. Kourtney was visiting from Mars. Kim was visiting from the land where people still care about her divorce from Basketball Frankenstein. When dinner was over, Kim hugged Khloe goodbye.

'Dancing With the Stars': The finals are liiiiiiiiiiiiiive!

popwatch.ew.com — Following a tense back spasm scare at the end of Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas' Bollywood-inspired salsa during last Monday's semifinals (pictured), it's Katherine, William Levy, and Donald Driver gunning for that coveted mirrorball trophy in tonight's season 14 finals. They're doing the FREESTYLES!
Nominate your hidden gems here ----> 'Dancing With the Stars': The finals are liiiiiiiiiiiiiive! http://t.co/tO6Ruz6i via @EW

New 'The Dark Knight Rises' poster: Rubble, rubble, toil and trouble

insidemovies.ew.com — The new poster for The Dark Knight Rises looks a fair amount like the first rubble-strewn poster for The Dark Knight Rises, with the "red fire" Photoshop filter and a downcast Batman added in front. But it certainly adds to the overall impression that Christopher Nolan's final Batman film is going for an epic and foreboding big finish.

'Battleship' exit poll asks burning questions

popwatch.ew.com — The reviews and box office receipts only tell you so much about a movie. For those who have seen Battleship, answer the six questions below. SPOILER ALERT. ...

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong performed at Mark Zuckerberg's wedding -- where does he fall in the celebrity-wedding musical guest pantheon?

music-mix.ew.com — No matter who you are, Facebook founder and sandal enthusiast Mark Zuckerberg had a better weekend than you did. First, his company's IPO on Friday sent the value of his business over $100 billion (though it has had a rough second day on the trade floor).
Pretty sweet. RT @EW: Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong performed at Mark Zuckerberg's wedding http://t.co/DxGwPgZ1

'Deadliest Catch' shows Coast Guard rescue on the Wizard

insidetv.ew.com — On last week's Deadliest Catch, viewers watched as Wizard greenhorn Chris Scambler went into convulsions in the gear room and Capt. Keith Colburn made the decision to call the Coast Guard. In Tuesday's episode (Discovery, 9 p.m. ET), we'll see the actual rescue. Watch an exclusive preview below.
'Deadliest Catch': Coast Guard medevac on the Wizard -- EXCLUSIVE CLIP http://t.co/XRLUBzO8

'Bachelorette' host Chris Harrison talks fantasy suite cards

insidetv.ew.com — Tonight, Emily Maynard's journey on The Bachelorette continues and, if the highlight reel we saw after last week's season premiere is any indication, we're in for another emotional ride. "The guys quickly fall for her, and when they realize she wants more - she wants a family and wants it pretty quickly - that changes everything," host Chris Harrison says.
'The Bachelorette': Chris Harrison discusses this season's drama http://t.co/oARaINro

'Celebrity Apprentice' lowest-rated finale yet

insidetv.ew.com — NBC's Celebrity Apprentice live final couldn't withstand the ABC's telecast of the Billboard Music Awards. The three-hour music awards telecast delivered 7.4 million viewers and a 2.7 rating among adults 18-49. That's tying with Billboard's lowest-rated telecast ever and down 10 percent this year. Still, it was enough to win the night for ABC.
So Clay Aiken isn't a draw anymore? RT @EW: 'Celebrity Apprentice' lowest-rated finale yet http://t.co/hv5utNTx

'True Blood' promo doesn't want you to cry

insidetv.ew.com — If there is a marketing team that has more fun than the folks who have to push True Blood, we have not met them. The latest promo is a montage of red-eyed characters weeping, telling us "Don't cry... It's back" on June 10.

Jennifer Weiner shares her summer reading list!

shelf-life.ew.com — Jennifer Weiner, the immensely popular author of novels like Good In BedIn Her Shoes, and Then Came You - newly out in paperback - offers up her recommendations for summer reading this year.
RT @jenniferweiner: Entertainment Weekly calls me "immensely popular." Take that, everyone in high school! http://t.co/IdPKa1MU #andjuni ...

'Celebrity Apprentice': Arsenio Hall talks winning

insidetv.ew.com — Arsenio Hall and Clay Aiken entered the Celebrity Apprentice finale on Sunday night as BFFs. But only one would exit a champion. When all was said and done, a cacophony of woofing enveloped America as dog pounds from coast to coast erupted in chants and cheers upon the naming of Arsenio Hall as the new Celebrity Apprentice.
Celebrity Apprentice: @ArsenioOFFICIAL talks Trump's verdict, reuniting with Aubrey and fending off angry Claymates. http://t.co/LNUmvOSb

Kristen Wiig: 'Saturday Night Live' says goodbye -- recap

popwatch.ew.com — All year, SNL viewers have had one burning question on their minds. And tonight, we finally got an answer: So that is what Chris Kattan looks like now. Oh, also: Kristen Wiig really is exiting the show.
'Saturday Night Live' recap: Jagger rocks out, and Kristen Wiig bids farewell http://t.co/NP9YdBNu via @EW

'Game of Thrones': Behind next week's Battle of the Blackwater

insidetv.ew.com — All season long we've been teased that "War is Coming." Now it's almost here. On Game of Thrones, we've seen fights, executions, scheming, magic, sex, torture and romance. Next Sunday, the HBO hit that's redefined fantasy television will stage its first large-scale war sequence.
Interview w/ Game of Thrones producers about the coming Blackwater battle episode (written by GRRM!): http://t.co/LQPqOHTC
'Game of Thrones': Behind the Battle of the Blackwater. 'The episode has dramatically exceeded our expectations' http://t.co/tVSsnDpJ