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Is Julianne Moore Coming to 30 Rock?

4 November 2009 6:42 AM, PST | E! Online | See recent E! Online - Movies and Television news »

Check out the photo above for what may be a huge 30 Rock spoiler! Nothing is confirmed, but Alec Baldwin recently talked to my fellow E! News correspondent Ashlan Gorse on the red carpet at an Elle event, and revealed that he is getting a new love interest later this season. Baldwin, who was just announced as cohost of this year's Oscars with Steve Martin, wouldn't name names, but he did give us a hint: "I won't say who it is, but someone very near to us who may be coming on to play my girlfriend for four episodes." Well, we tallied up all the attractive ladies in the vicinity of Alec on the red carpet—contenders included Renée Zellweger, Becki Newton, Emily Blunt, Diane... »

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Exclusive: James Franco heads to '30 Rock'

3 November 2009 5:22 PM, PST | EW - Ausiello Files | See recent EW.com - The Ausiello Files news »

Ready for the latest twist in the incredibly wild and unpredictable career of one James Franco? Sources confirm to me exclusively that the movie-star actor will follow up his upcoming arc on General Hospital with a guest appearance on 30 Rock. NBC declined to comment, but a Rock solid insider tells me that Franco (playing himself) will be involved in a faux romance with Jane Krakowski's Jenna — a relationship arranged by their respective agents. Sound familiar? It's probably because this is the storyline Tina Fey floated by me at the Emmys way back in September. " into a high-profile relationship with »

- Michael Ausiello

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Fey Invites Goldberg Back Onto 30 Rock

15 October 2009 6:31 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Comedienne Tina Fey cornered Whoopi Goldberg on U.S. TV on Thursday to entice her back onto hit comedy 30 Rock.

Fey made an appearance on The View, the talk show the Ghost star co-hosts, and presented the idea to a surprised Goldberg.

The Oscar winner previously made a cameo on 30 Rock in 2007, and Fey is so keen to have her return to the programme, she's already written the script for Goldberg's next guest spot.

Fey said, "Who we're hoping to get back on the show this year is Whoopi. There's a spot for you if you wanna come back? I'm putting the pressure on you on live TV!

"There's an episode coming up where (main character) Tracy (Morgan) wants to win an Egot, which is an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony (award) and Whoopi has done that in real life so he's seeking your advice in how to do that."

Goldberg, who was taken aback by the offer, admitted she'd welcome negotiations, responding, "Well, let's make some time and talk."

Goldberg is one of only 10 Hollywood stars who have achieved all four top accolades throughout their career - others include Audrey Hepburn, Mel Brooks and John Gielgud. »

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Fey's 30 Rock, Mad Men Win Top Honours At Emmys

21 September 2009 1:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Tina Fey's 30 Rock and hit U.S. TV series Mad Men stole the show at the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, receiving top honours at Sunday's event.

30 Rock creator Fey and co-stars Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan claimed their third consecutive trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series, while Mad Men was a repeat winner for Outstanding Drama Series.

Fey's series was an Emmy favourite, landing a whopping 22 nominations in 2009 after stealing the show at last year's ceremony.

Baldwin defended his title as the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy, although Fey failed to secure a second win for Outstanding Lead Actress after United States Of Tara's Toni Collette took home the prize.

The funnywoman later redeemed herself after 30 Rock beat out Entourage, Family Guy, Flight of the Conchords, How I Met Your Mother and The Office to reclaim the prize for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Thanking her patient cast and crew, Fey said: "That was a real nail biter... I want to thank the family and loved ones of all the people who work on the show... for almost four years now."

Another repeat winner, actress Glenn Close, claimed victory for her lead role on TV drama Damages for the second year running.

Meanwhile, veteran actress Jessica Lange was gracious after her name was called for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her role in TV movie Grey Gardens.

The 60 year old praised co-star Drew Barrymore for helping to reignite her career: "This part was a gift and they don't come around that often for me anymore... and above all (I thank) the other half, Drew Barrymore, for her extraordinary talent, for her brilliance, for her determination."

The spectacular ceremony, held at Los Angeles' Nokia Theater, also featured a performance from Sarah McLachlan, who paid tribute to recently deceased entertainers with a rendition of her ballad I Will Remember You.

This year's show was hosted by How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris, who opened with a song and dance number. Harris ended his musical routine with a light-hearted jab at MTV Video Music Award stage invader Kanye West, warning nominees to keep an eye on celebrities looking to crash their acceptance speeches.

Harris joked, "Here's hoping Kanye West likes 30 Rock."

The full list of Emmy Award winners is as follows:

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Jon Cryer - Two And A Half Men

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Kristin Chenoweth - Pushing Daisies

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Michael Emerson - Lost

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Cherry Jones - 24

Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: Brendan Gleeson - Into The Storm

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange - Grey Gardens

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series: American Idol

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Ellen Burstyn - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Tina Fey - Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Director in a Comedy Series: Jeff Blitz - The Office

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Matt Hubbard - 30 Rock, The Reunion

Outstanding Made for Television Movie: Grey Gardens

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: Ken Howard - Grey Gardens

Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Series: Dearbhla Walsh - Little Dorrit

Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: Andrew Davies - Little Dorrit

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: Shohreh Aghdashloo - House of Saddam

Outstanding Reality-tv Competition: The Amazing Race

Outstanding Miniseries: Little Dorrit

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Michael J. Fox - Rescue Me

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Justin Timberlake - Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series: Rod Holcomb - ER

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series: Kater Gordon, Matthew Weiner - Mad Men

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin - 30 Rock

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Glenn Close - Damages

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Bryan Cranston - Breaking Bad

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Toni Collette - United States Of Tara

Outstanding Host for a Reality Competition Show: Jeff Probst - Survivor

Outstanding Comedy Series: 30 Rock

Outstanding Drama Series: Mad Men

Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics: 81st Annual Academy Awards - Song Title: Hugh Jackman Opening. »

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Sober Morgan Enjoying Renewed Relationship With Sons

23 July 2009 12:01 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Comedian Tracy Morgan is grateful to have overcome his battle with alcoholism because it's given him a second chance at becoming a better father.

The 30 Rock star struggled with his addiction for years, but after two arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) in 2005 and 2006, he was forced to tackle his substance abuse head on.

Morgan has now been sober for 18 months but he admits it's a daily battle to stay clean.

He says, "I've been sober for a year-and-a-half now, and I feel it all. I'm not inebriated anymore. I want to feel the good, the bad and the ugly. I want to remember it all. I couldn't do that when I wasn't sober. What I have learned over the years is to try to stay in the moment. I want to feel it all because I've realised nothing lasts. I'm not perfect but I strive for it. I take it one day at a time, but if you can get it to one hour at a time, I'm good."

And he credits his three sons - Gitrid, 23, Malcolm, 21, and Tracy, Jr., 17, with ex-wife Sabrina - with giving him the motivation to kick his habit.

Morgan tells People.com, "I deal with my sons like young men. If they have a problem with something, they come to me. I am the type of dad that will drop everything I am doing for them, and always tell them to talk to me about it. I'm not (as) crazy as you'd think. They have grown to be respectable young men that (sic) are funnier than I could ever be." »

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30 Rock Lands 22 Primetime Emmy Nods

16 July 2009 8:31 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey's hit comedy 30 Rock is leading the charge for the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards after landing a whopping 22 nominations. »

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Family Guy Helps Make Emmy History

16 July 2009 5:40 AM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »

While Emmy didn't bite HBO's vampire hit True Blood for any of the major categories, Family Guy became the first animated series since The Flintstones in 1961 to be nominated as best comedy series - which will pit it against a record six other programs, it was announced Thursday morning. »

- Stephen M. Silverman

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The Shield Lands 11 TV Award Nominations

4 June 2009 6:35 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Defunct U.S. TV cop series The Shield is going out in style by leading the nominees for the upcoming Television Critics Association Awards.

The gritty show ended its seven-season run in November but it hasn't been forgotten by America's top television critics - with 11 nods.

The Shield will take on Lost, Mad Men, Saturday Night Live and Battlestar Galactica for Program of the Year, while it will also fight for the Heritage Award alongside Star Trek, E.R., M*A*S*H and Saturday Night Live, and co-star Walton Goggins will be recognised for Individual Achievement in a Drama.

Nominated comedies are 30 Rock, The Big Bang Theory, The Daily Show, How I Met Your Mother and The Office.

The awards will be handed out in Pasadena, California on 1 August. »

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NBC's Ratings -- Lowest Since Early TV

28 May 2009 2:36 AM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »

It was the worst week ever during a regular season for NBC last week as its programs averaged just 4.4 million viewers in primetime, according to Nielsen Research. Indeed, as the Associated Press pointed out, no network has ever drawn so few viewers outside the "summer doldrums" of June, July, August and early September. NBC registered fewer viewers in August 2007, but it is likely that it had previously never drawn such a small audience since the early days of television, AP observed. NBC did face heavy competition from the likes of Fox's season-finale episodes of American Idol and ABC's Dancing With the Stars. But there was little to account for the network's tumble on other nights. It's Friday-night Howie Do It drew just 2.3 million viewers, and even its highly touted 30 Rock could attract no more than 2.8 million. Its highest-rated show was the aging Law & Order: SVU, which came in at No. 23 on the Nielsen list with 6.9 million viewers. By contrast, NBC Nightly News With Brian Williams averaged 7.4 million viewers for the week -- more than watched any NBC primetime show. For the week, Fox topped the list (thanks primarily to American Idol) with an average 5.9 rating and an 11 share. CBS placed second with a 5.7/10. ABC followed with a 4.7/8, while NBC trailed with a 3.0/5.

The top ten shows of the week according to Nielsen Research:1. American Idol (Wednesday), Fox, 16.1/27; 2. American Idol (Tuesday), Fox, 13.5/22; 3. Dancing With the Stars (Tuesday), ABC, 12.6/20; 4. Dancing With The Stars (Monday), ABC, 12.2/20; 5. The Mentalist, CBS, 10.4/16; 6. NCIS, CBS, 10.3/17; 7. Two and a Half Men, CBS, 9.9/15; 8. CSI: Miami, CBS, 8.9/15; 9. Criminal Minds, CBS, 8.7/14; 10. Rules of Engagement, CBS, 7.9/12. »

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Fey's Toddler Credited With 30 Rock Success

15 May 2009 12:20 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Actress/comedienne Tina Fey has enlisted her three-year-old daughter to help write her Emmy-winning U.S. TV show 30 Rock.

The series - starring creator Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski - won top prizes including the Outstanding Comedy Series award at last year's ceremony.

And her co-star Krakowski has revealed the secret weapon to Fey's award-winning dialogue - the star's toddler, Alice.

Krakowski tells the New York Daily News, "Some of the great catchphrases of 30 Rock have come from Alice. Like, 'I want to go to there!' - that's Alice. It's so funny because I hear people say it on the street, and that was (Tina's) daughter!

"There are other things that Alice came up with as well, like 'normal sauce' and 'crazy putty'. These words are 30 Rock vocabulary. They're hilarious - and they're all Alice!" »

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Baldwin Deployed To Vietnam For Orchestra's Radio Show

13 May 2009 9:15 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Alec Baldwin will travel all the way to Vietnam to perform one of his first radio broadcasts for the New York Philharmonic orchestra.

Music director Alan Gilbert named the actor as the voice of the orchestra's radio programme in January, with music enthusiast Baldwin admitting it was his "dream job".

But the 30 Rock star was stunned when he learned he was being whisked away to the capital city of Hanoi to join the orchestra's tour for the Inside the Music programme, which kicks off on 10 October.

Baldwin says, "They called me the other day and said, 'Do you want to go on a portion of the tour or only one of the shows?'

"There would be a live component that I would narrate. And they said, 'You're going to go to Hanoi.' And I said, 'I'm sorry, what did you say?'

"I refused to believe I was going to go to Hanoi with them. And I am going to go to Vietnam with them and do the show in October." »

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Leno Against Crime

5 May 2009 2:34 AM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »

Not only did Jay Leno acknowledge that he'll be up against killer shows when he debuts with his nightly variety hour in the fall, but he predicted that people, weary of all the murders in the 10:00 p.m. hour will gravitate towards his show to escape all the crime dramas on the other networks. In a lengthy video promo prepared for a screening at NBC's upfront presentations in New York Monday (and now posted online), Leno assures his viewers that while his competitors are up to committing more mayhem, he'll be up to the same schtick he has been crafting on the Tonight show for 17 years. After showing the Leno video, NBC sales chief Mike Pilot went on to assure advertisers that Leno is "advertiser friendly" and that "he's not afraid to experiment with live commercials." The network also announced that returning shows next season will include: Heroes, Law & Order: SVU, Parks & Recreation, Southland, 30 Rock, The Office, The Biggest Loser, Friday Night Lights and a series of half-hour "Weekend Updates" from Saturday Night Live. Among new shows, NBC unveiled Parenthood, based on the 1989 Ron Howard movie, Jerry Seinfeld's The Marriage Ref, hospital dramas Mercy and Trauma, and Community, starring Joel McHale and Chevy Chase. Conspicuous by their omission from the line-up were Medium, Chuck, My Name Is Earl, and Law and Order. Any one of those shows could receive a reprieve, network executives said Monday, when the complete lineup is announced on May 19. The network indicated that it would like to have input from advertisers about shows that are "on the bubble." »

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Baldwin Dating Journalist?

8 April 2009 3:00 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Alec Baldwin is dating a fashion editor more than 20 years his junior, according to reports.

The 30 Rock star took 29-year-old Johanna Cox - the winner of 2008 reality TV show Stylista - to the New York premiere of his new movie Lymelife last week.

And onlookers are convinced the date, which took place two days before Baldwin's 51st birthday, was a love match.

A source tells Us Weekly, "They acted like a couple. They were holding hands."

Baldwin has been single since divorcing ex-wife Kim Basinger back in 2002, although he has been romantically linked to actresses Kristin Davis and Jennifer Love Hewitt, lawyer Nicole Seidel and interior designer Anna Rothschild. »

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Michelle Obama Offered 30 Rock Role

3 April 2009 9:05 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Alec Baldwin is desperate to land a very special guest for his hit comedy 30 Rock - he's hoping to entice U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama to make an appearance on the show.

The actor wants the wife of President Barack Obama to follow in the footsteps of celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston and Jerry Seinfeld by featuring on the sitcom.

He tells Hollyscoop.com, "I would like Michelle Obama on 30 Rock. The President is on TV every day, all day. So we want to get something different."

And Baldwin has already come up with the perfect storyline for Obama - he sees her as a potential love interest for his character, Jack Donaghy.

He adds, "I think my character falls in love with Michelle Obama, of course. You know, if it doesn’t work out with Barack…” »

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Arnett Plans U.S. TV Return

17 March 2009 9:10 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Canadian actor Will Arnett is returning to the small screen in a comedy thriller - three years after ending his run in U.S. sitcom Arrested Development.

The 38-year-old actor has made guest appearances on TV shows including 30 Rock and lent his voice to several films and small screen projects since the comedy's 2006 finale.

But Arnett is eager to line-up his next recurring role, and insists he's "working" on a new pilot with the Arrested Development creator, Mitch Hurwitz, reports the New York Daily News.

Arnett says, "Mitch Hurwitz and I are developing a new show for Fox. It's a comedy thriller, a thrill a second. God, I hope people don't think it's terrible." »

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Hayek Skips Honeymoon For Work

27 February 2009 8:15 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Actress Salma Hayek skipped her honeymoon with new husband Francois-henri Pinault - flying straight back from her Paris, France nuptials to shoot TV show 30 Rock.

The Frida star married her businessman partner on St. Valentine's Day in a romantic ceremony in the French capital.

But the couple was forced to postpone plans for a relaxing post-wedding break, as Hayek was due to film her guest spot on Tina Fey's hit comedy series immediately afterwards.

The news was confirmed by Alec Baldwin, who plays Hayek's love interest in the show: "She flew right from her wedding to come shoot with us again. Her husband is a doll."

Series creator Fey adds, "(Hayek) spent her honeymoon working with us! She told me, 'You must go the parties with me and elope! You must party with me!'"

Hayek originally announced her engagement to Pinault in March 2007, but they called off the wedding in July 2008.

They are parents to 16-month-old daughter, Valentina. »

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Morgan Fire Wrecked His Co-Star's Home

19 February 2009 8:10 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

The sprinklers set off by Tracy Morgan's apartment fire flooded the home of his neighbour and 30 Rock co-star Sherri Shepherd.

Firefighters were called to Morgan's pad on New York's Upper West Side on Wednesday morning after a bulb in the comedian's fish tank blew.

They were able to extinguish the flames and even rescue Morgan's fish - but not before the building's sprinkler system switched on, flooding the homes of those living below Morgan, including Shepherd, who plays his wife in the Golden Globe-winning show.

The comedienne was shooting U.S. talk show The View, which she co-presents, when her son called to tell her water was seeping through their ceiling - and her first concern was her huge collection of wigs.

She tells the New York Post, "I said, 'Baby get all my hair. Baby, I can't live without my hair.' My apartment is all flooded."

But she promises to forgive Morgan - as long as he pays for the damage. She adds, "I love my husband - he's my TV husband. And if any of my clothes got messed up, I'm sure Tracy will pay for them." »

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Morgan's New York Apartment Catches On Fire

18 February 2009 11:20 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Comedian Tracy Morgan has escaped unscathed after firefighters battled a blaze at his New York apartment on Wednesday morning, according to internet reports.

TMZ.com claims the 30 Rock star's home at Trump Place building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan caught fire after a light bulb in one of his fish tanks busted.

Fire officials responded three minutes after receiving a call at 8.34am local time, and have reported extensive damage.

Morgan was reportedly at home at the time of the fire, but was not injured. »

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Flying With The Ads

10 February 2009 1:25 AM, PST | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »

A nearly all-encompassing advertising program will target American Airlines travelers beginning in April, when Brand Connections begins handling ad sales for American's in-flight NBC Universal on American Airlines. In a news release the company said that advertisers will be able to reach more than 3.4 million customers per month on 360 planes via ads appearing on NBC shows, including Today, On the Money, The Office and 30 Rock. Brand Connections CEO Brian Martin said that the company intends to expand its in-flight campaigns. In the future, he said, "as an example, a traveler will see the brand's 30 second spot in flight and will then be given a product sample or literature piece right at the point of usage in their hotel when they land ... a truly integrated program," »

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Slumdog & Milk Honoured At Writers Guild Awards

8 February 2009 6:15 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Slumdog Millionaire and Milk were the big winners at The Writers Guild of America awards on Saturday - walking away with the board's most prestigious honours.Gus Van Sant's Milk received the award for best original screenplay for Dustin Lance Black's writing, while Slumdog Millionaire's writer Simon Beaufoy won the gong for best adapted screenplay for his reworking of Vikas Swarup's novel Q & A.

Israeli animated film Waltz with Bashir's Ari Folman won the Guild's best documentary screenplay.

In TV, Tina Fey picked up yet another gong for her hit show 30 Rock - winning best comedy series along with her ten-strong team of writers. The show also won best writing in the episodic drama category.

Mad Men picked up the best dramatic series, with In Treatment taking home the best writing in a new series at the simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.

Paul Giamatti-starring TV mini-series John Adams was honoured with the best long form adaptation for Kirk Ellis' take on the novel written by author David McCullough. »

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