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‘Ugly Betty’ Anti-Malaria Campaign

Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by CSS.

The cast of Ugly Betty has partnered with the United Nations to shed light on a campaign to stop the spread of malaria — a major killer of children in Africa.

ABC’s award-winning dramedy became the first comedy shot inside the UN’s New York City headquarters when the cast lined up for a special malaria-themed episode, which will kick off the fourth season of Ugly Betty Friday October 16th.

The season opener will feature the UN’s Nothing But Nets Initiative, a campaign revealing the role mosquito nets play in preventing the disease.

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‘Ugly Betty’ Season Premiere Pushed Back

Posted on 03. Oct, 2009 by CSS.

According to ABC the season 4 premiere of Ugly Betty has been postponed a week. The show was originally set to air its two hour season premiere Oct. 9- the new premiere date has been slated for October 16th.

This is the second time the show has been moved from its projected air date giving more fuel to the fire that ABC just doesn’t know what to do with the dramady. Ugly Betty is also facing a big hurdle out of the gate this year-having been moved off Thursday nights and onto a new Friday night time-slot.

As a fan of the show, I’m a little worried by all of these changes, but I’m hoping ABC execs are making them in an effort to give new life to the series. I guess in a few short weeks we’ll know.

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America Ferrera Trying To Help Lindsay Lohan Land Acting Jobs

Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by CSS.

America Ferrera has ended her rumored feud with former Ugly Betty guest star Lindsay Lohan.

Last fall, Lindsay was booted from the award-winning ABC dramedy after completing just four episodes of a six episode guest arc when she reportedly clashed with the show’s star, Ferrera.

But with Lindsay’s personal life hitting headlines following her recent split from Samantha Ronson, America has decided to extend an olive branch to her former foe.

“After hearing about Lindsay’s latest woes, America decided to put the past aside and see if she could help,” a tipster told The National Enquirer this week. “Right now Lindsay feels like everyone is shunning her. America’s call really gave her a confidence boost.”

Instead of opening in wide theatrical release, as she would have hoped, Lindsay’s latest film project, the light comedy Labor Pains, is headed straight to TV, with a premiere on the ABC Family Channel scheduled for this July. Upon hearing that news, America offered to act as Lindsay’s de facto manager by lining up a few new gigs for the out-of-work star.

“America told Lindsay she’d consider her for a role in her boyfriend’s upcoming film, which she’s producing,” the tattle says. “She also said she’d talk to Ugly Betty producers about Lindsay back next season for an episode or two.”

Since this story is evolving from The National Enquirer, it’s hard to give it that much weight- Guess we will have to wait and see if Ms. Lohan starts popping up on screen to know if it is true!

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Adele To Guest On "Ugly Betty"

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 by CSS.

British soul star Adele is to guest star on an upcoming episode of ABC’s Ugly Betty.

TVGuide.comreports that the double Grammy Award-winning “Chasing Pavements” singer will portray herself in the episode entitled “In the Stars.”

On the show, series protagonist Betty (America Ferrera), Marc (Michael Urie), and boyfriend Matt (Daniel Eric Gold) are coordinating a YETI photoshoot which becomes an impromptu wedding.

The episode will air next month.

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Kids Choice Awards 2009 Rundown:

Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by CSS.

22nd Annual Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Award Winners:

MOVIES:

• Favorite Movie Actor: Will Smith (Hancock)
• Favorite Female Movie Star: Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical 3: Senior Year)
• Favorite Movie: High School Musical 3: Senior Year
• Favorite Animated Movie: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
• Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: Jack Black (Po, Kung Fu Panda)

MUSIC:

• Favorite Song: Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) (Beyonce)
• Favorite Music Group: Jonas Brothers
• Favorite Male Singer: Jesse McCartney
• Favorite Female Singer: Miley Cyrus

TELEVISION:

• Favorite TV Show: iCarly
• Favorite Television Actress: Selena Gomez/Wizards of Waverly
• Favorite Reality Show: American Idol
• Favorite Television Actor: Dylan Sprouse/ The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

SPORTS:

• Favorite Male Athlete: Peyton Manning
• Favorite Female Athlete: Candace Parker

OTHER CATEGORIES:

• Favorite Video Game: Guitar Hero World Tour
• Favorite Book: Twilight series
• Favorite Cartoon: SpongeBob SquarePants

Pussycat Dolls Performance:

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Jay-Z & America Ferrera Make Friendly At The Lakers/Knicks Game

Posted on 03. Feb, 2009 by CSS.

Ugly Betty star America Ferrera met hip-hop heavyweight Jay-Z when both entertainers attended the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in NYC on Monday.

Looks like the two hit it off!

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'Ugly Betty' Pulled From ABC Lineup….

Posted on 27. Jan, 2009 by CSS.

Betty’s been benched!

ABC has just announced that it will place award-winning dramedy Ugly Betty on hiatus-indefinitely-beginning March 26.

New episodes of Samantha Who? and Megan Mullally and Cheryl Hines’ freshmen comedy In the Motherhood will replace Betty, an offbeat comedy about an aspiring writer and her daily struggles to survive Manhattan’s cutthroat fashion world, in the network’s Thursday night lineup.

“Ugly Betty will return to Thursday nights at 8 p.m. following the run of In the Motherhood and Samantha Who?,” the network said in a statement released to Entertainment Weekly on Monday.

“The Thursday night block is a good opportunity to launch these comedies,” an ABC spokesman says. “Betty is a solid performer and there is no question that it will definitely be back to complete its season, just without repeats.”

ABC has not announced when Ugly Betty will return to the air.

Here is what one of the stars of ‘Ugly Betty’ Michael Urie has to say for all us fans:

BETTY’S NOT CANCELED

come on, really? Here are the facts:

We are going to finish shooting our original 3rd season order – 24
episodes (currently on 16).

At the end of March, we’re going off the air for a while, at a time
when we would normally be on for a few weeks, off for a few,
confusing and angering fans with repeats.

In June, we come back, and finish the last 6 episodes of the season
without interruption!

This has been done with lots of ABC shows over time, like LOST and
Desperate Housewives. We’ve got great real estate on Thursday nights
at 8pm, and the network wants to share it with other shows! It makes
sense.

Doesn’t mean the end of Betty.

keep watching!!!! In fact, go buy some episodes on iTunes for fun!

:0)

-From MichaelUrie.net

Makes sense- I will actually be glad to not have to deal with the new episode followed by a rerun cycle!

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The 66th Annual Golden Globes Red Carpet Moments

Posted on 12. Jan, 2009 by CSS.

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Mischa Barton Possible 'Ugly Betty' Guest Appearance.

Posted on 05. Dec, 2008 by CSS.

After tossing troubled star Lindsay Lohan out on her ear after a diva spat with America Ferrera earlier this year, producers of ABC’s Ugly Betty are rumored to be replacing the out-of-work actress with another terrible twenty-something, former O.C. star Mischa Barton.

We hear execs have been coaxing the British-born actress to sign up for a five-episode guest arc on the award-winning dramedy.

“Mischa’s career is at a standstill, so this might be great for her. It’s not a done deal yet, but talks continue.”

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