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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 7/11/13)
NBC: Hollywood Game Night (Premiere) at 10pm
TEEN NICK: Degrassi (Premiere) at 9pm
USA: Summer Camp (Premiere) at 8pm

Kris, the one-hour Twentieth Television talker starring the oft black-and-white-clad Kris Jenner will premiere on Monday, July 15th and there’s already more buzz than what usually surrounds a six-week entry into the already-crowded talk show arena (which is not surprising, given the heat that always seems to emanate from anything Kardashian). Executive Producer Robert Lifton tells Cynopsis that the nattering about Jenner objecting to having co-hosts is not to be paid attention to. “She wanted to have co-hosts from the get-go, ” says Lifton. “It’s an important part of the show and she’s 100% behind it. She’ll have a foil with whom she can talk about what she did the night before, like a West Coast Kelly & Michael.”  For now, the show will air on select FOX stations including Fox 5 in New York, Fox 11 in Los Angeles, Fox 9 Minneapolis, Fox 10 Phoenix, Fox 4 Dallas, and Fox 46 Carolinas. After the six weeks, expect Fox and Twentieth to decide the show’s future.
(Source: Cynopsis)

It’s confirmed that Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who made her last appearance on ABC‘s The View on Wednesday, is heading to FOX News morning talk show Fox & Friends. She will replace Gretchen Carlson, who moves on to anchor a new daytime program this fall, and will join Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade. Hasselbeck’s new gig is slated to start in mid-September. Her departure from The View follows the previously announced exits of the show’s co-creator Barbara Walters, and Joy Behar.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Charlie Sheen and his character Charlie Harper may be long gone from CBS‘ Two And A Half Men, but according to E! News the character’s illegitimate daughter is being written into the show. The 21-year-old young woman, named Jenny, has been described as sexy, gorgeous and gay. So she’ll share her deceased dad’s love for the ladies. The role will start out as recurring with the possibility of becoming a regular. The show, which goes back into production in August, will return this fall.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Auditions for the new season of FOX‘s American Idol have been slightly tweaked. Hopefuls vying for a spot on the singing competition will be allowed to bring a guitar with them, but will have to audition a cappella first. Then, producers will decide if the potential contestant can strum along as they sing. Season 13 auditions begin on Thursday, July 11 in Salt Lake City.
(Source: Cynopsis)

DIY Network has started production on Rev. Run’s Renovation [wt]. The new series will chronicle the home renovation of hip hop icon Joseph Simmons, a.k.a. Rev. Run and DJ Run from the  rap group, Run DMC. “This house has been the same for close to 13 years, so we are thrilled that it’s going to get the facelift it deserves,” said Rev. Run. “I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get this thing done.  But it will not be without conflict.  Pray for the Reverend!” The show is slated to premiere in 2014.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Let the supernatural fun begin. Nickelodeon‘s new ghostly comedy, The Haunted Hathaways, premieres Saturday, July 13 at 8:30p. The series centers on the Hathaways and the Prestons, a not-so-typical blended family. The hijinks start after Michelle Hathaway and her two daughters relocate to a new home in New Orleans and quickly discover it’s already occupied by the ghostly jazz musician Ray Preston and his two sons.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Summer Glau has booked a recurring role on The CW action drama Arrow. The Firefly star will play the beautiful and dangerous Isabel Rochev and will make her debut in the show’s second season premiere.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Lord of the Rings alum Sean Astin has joined the cast of the FX drama pilot Strain. He’ll play Jim Kent, a political operative and the best friend of Corey Stoll and Mia Maestro‘s characters.
(Source: Cynopsis)

House‘s Lisa Edelstein has landed a multiple-episode guest spot on ABC‘s Castle. She’ll portray Rachel McCord, a smart, tough federal investigator.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Here comes the judge! Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development) has been tapped to guest star on the fifth season premiere of CBS‘ The Good Wife. His character will rule on a case dealing with the death penalty.
(Source: Cynopsis)

BROADWAY
Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs and more Broadway Stars Sing Karaoke for Charity; Whoopi Goldberg Hosts
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/170548/idina-menzel-taye-diggs-and-more-broadway-stars-to-sing-karaoke-for-charity-whoopi-goldberg-hosts/