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The Simpsons


The Simpsons Poised To Make TV History

The Simpsons, TV's longest-running American sitcom, is on tap for at least three more seasons, The New York Post reports.

"The cast is signed for three more years, so I would now say it's about a 90 percent chance we'll come back for at least one of those three," Al Jean, the show's executive producer, said. "I actually think it's better than a 50 percent chance we'll do three more years of this at least."

Should the triple renewal follow through, that would put the animated series at 23 years old - raise your hand if you're younger than it! - which would give it sole bragging rights as the longest-running scripted series, of any genre, ever.


American Idol


Idol Reject Josiah Leming Faces Legal Action From Show

Josiah Leming, the teary homeless singer who was the last to be axed before the top 24 round on American Idol Season 7, is facing an Idol threat in regards to his upcoming album.

According to The New York Post, Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment, the force behind Idol, is threatening to block the release of Leming's debut disc, due in January, citing violation of terms of agreement. Leming, like all contestants, signed a strict contract with 19E that stipulates he must record with the Idol-handpicked label, Sony/BMG, and gives the company exclusive right of refusal for management and merchandising.

Leming signed with Warner Bros. earlier this year.


Melrose Place


Jennie Garth Says No To CW's Melrose Place

Not gonna happen.

That's what Jennie Garth says of the possibility that she may take part in the just-announced Melrose Place remake that the CW network is planning.

Refresher course: Garth, who's now starring in the See-Dub's 90210 redo, was the "L.C." of Melrose Place back in the day—the leading lady who moved viewers from the original show (Beverly Hills, 90210) to the spinoff (Melrose).


Dancing With the Stars


Dancing's Lacey: I Also Have Endometriosis

One Dancing queen has helped another. Lacey Schwimmer, who announced Wednesday that she has endometriosis, said she only saw a doctor after noticing her symptoms were similar to those of fellow Dancing with the Stars pro Julianne Hough, according to a report from E! News.

Hough had an appendectomy on Tuesday to treat her endometriosis, and, according to her website, is at home resting. Because Schwimmer, 20, caught the disease early, she won't need surgery. But she will be required to take medication to manage the condition. Endometriosis is a condition in which uterine-lining tissue grows outside the uterus, usually on the exterior of other organs.

Schwimmer, who previously competed on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance, is partnered with 'N Sync's Lance Bass on Dancing with the Stars. On Monday's show, they became the first couple to score higher than Brooke Burke and Derek Hough this season.


Friends


Courteney Cox Bringing Sexy Back To Cougar Town

Get ready to see an old friend in Cougar Town next year.

Courteney Cox, the erstwhile Monica Geller, is partnering with Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence for the single-camera comedy series for ABC, The Hollywood Reporter reports.

The Alphabet has already given a pilot commitment for the project, which will center around Cox as a comely and newly single 40-year-old mother with a 17-year-old son.