... TNT has renewed The Closer, Rizzoli & Isles, and Leverage for new seasons. This is great news, I guess. The only thing I watch on TNT is Charles Barkley. [TNT via press release]
... NBC has confirmed that Rob Lowe will be a series regular, and not merely that guy who stops by and eats all the Kraft Service, on laugh-fest Parks and Recreation.
... NBC has also said that 30 Rock will be doing a live episode on October 14. Well, technically two, one for each coast. SUCK IT, MIDWEST! Anyway, this further confirms that 30 Rock really is just a long Saturday Night Live sketch. [E! Online]
... Oh man oh god oh man oh god that Law & Order: Los Angeles cast is getting pretty awesome, dude. First it was Skeet Ulrich, then it was Alfred Molina, and now it's Terrence Howard! Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit. Sweet cast, but I still won't watch it. [Deadline Hollywood]
... Terry O'Quinn has launched into the upper echelon of television actors, thanks to playing the destiny-fueled and sometimes dead John Locke on ABC's Lost. So now he has his pick of roles to play. Which is why I want to blow my brains out after seeing what his first post-Lost gig will be: a Lifetime made-for-TV movie. [NY Mag]
... Heidi Montag has filed for divor—OH WHO CARES. [People]
... Cougar Town has been looking for a new name that better reflects the show and strays from the "Cougar" stigma. They've finally decided, and it's... [EW]
... Jersey Shore news! Snooki got arrested and was seen beer-bonging Coke. Wow, she looks fantastic! [TMZ]
Follow TV.com writer Tim Surette on Twitter: @TimAtTVDotCom
Thank you, TNT, for renewing some great shows!
good news on the TNT shows
I'm delighted about Rizzoli and Isles, and Leverage is outstanding.
Why does Rob Lowe keep getting hired. The man is useless.
yay Rizzoli and Isles :)
I'm glad about the news about the renewal of Rizzoli and Isles.