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This is a very sad day for me and for all “Ugly Betty” fans worldwide.

Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello reported that ABC has cancelled the hit television series “Ugly Betty” and that the fourth season would be its last. ABC also trimmed the plan 22 episodes of Ugly Betty’s fourth season to just 20 episodes.

I knew this was coming. But, “Ugly Betty” is one of the few US television series that I really watch. Ugly Betty would be airing it’s 13th episode next Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

I’m wondering how the writers will wrap the show in just seven episodes.

“We’ve mutually come to the difficult decision to make this Ugly Betty’s final season, and are announcing now as we want to allow the show ample time to write a satisfying conclusion. We are extremely proud of this groundbreaking series, and felt it was important to give the fans a proper farewell,” said ABC President Steve McPherson and Executive Producer Silvio Horta in a joint statement.

Oh, no. This is really heartbreaking. I’ll miss the Suarez and the Mode people. Where’s Gio, by the way?

US TV Giant ABC has announced today that it has landed a sit-down interview with Chris Brown. The R&B singer will be interrogated by Robin Roberts on ABC’s 20/20 this December 11, 2009. The singer said that this time he really is going to come clean and talk about his assault of his then girlfriend Rihanna.

The said interview has already been taped where the singer divulged details of the incident with his girlfriend.

Rihanna was also interviewed in the same show last November 5, 2009.

Chris Brown is currently performing community service as a part of his assault sentence. The ex-couple must also steer clear of each other until 2014 as a part of Brown’s probation terms.

Chris Brown’s upcoming album “Grafitti” debuts on December 8, 2009.

with a report from E!

The biggest names in the American music industry attended the 2009 American Music Awards last November 22, 2009 at the Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles, California. Some of the singers spotted were Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Adam Lambert, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Fergie, and Whitney Houston.

Enjoy the rest of our photo coverage!

(November 21, 2009 – Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images North America)

On Friday, November 20, 2009, Oprah Winfrey will make an announcement that she’s giving up her popular daytime show when her contract ends in September 2011.

“We have the greatest respect for Oprah and we wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors, we do know anything she turns her hand to will be a great success,” said a spokesman for the CBS Television Studios, which distributes her show, which airs on ABC in New York.

“We look forward to working with her for the next several years, and hopefully afterwards as well.”

Representatives of Oprah Winfrey has notified TV stations airing the worldwide-syndicated TV talk show, along with other companies connected to Harpo Productions that the decision was made.

“Tomorrow, Oprah will announce live on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ that she has decided to end what is arguably one of the most popular, influential and enduring programs in television history,’” Harpo president Tim Bennett said in the letter, which told stations to share the news.

“The sun will set on the ‘Oprah’ show as its 25th season draws to a close on September 9, 2011.”

Rumors are spreading that Oprah Winfrey has partnered with Discovery Networks to launch the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), which she will program. It had been scheduled this year, and the latest buzz has it going live in 2011.

With reports from NY Daily News and Richard Huff

(UPDATE)—During the season five finale of the medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” viewers were left on the edge of their seats when Katherine Heigl’s character Izzie Stevens flat lined after her successful brain surgery while T.R. Knight’s character George O’Malley was hit by a bus and suffered grave trauma.

I have already expressed on my previous articles published here at Brink Notes Entertainment Daily that last few episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” season five were really depressing for me. I couldn’t see anyone leave the show.

There rumors that Heigl and Knight would be leaving the shows. The producers chose not react on the issue.

I’ve been anxiously waiting for the premiere of “Grey’s Anatomy” season six to know the fate of both characters. But, The Hollywood Reporter website, quoting an unnamed source, reported that Katherine would be back on the show while T.R. Knight won’t return on the next season.

ABC didn’t comment regarding the casting of their flagship drama series.

Will the flat-lining Izzie Stevens be revived while George O’Malley will finally go and follow the “light?”

I’m happy about this development but a bit sad at the same time. Although it is still unconfirmed, it would be great to keep Katherine on the show. But, T.R. Knight’s character dying is a big loss.

George and Izzie are known to be “best friends” and wouldn’t be boring if Izzie has no one to mingle with?

Well, just by looking at the trauma that George suffered, I think it would be impossible to bring him back to his old physical appearance. So sad.

But still, I’m looking for the season premiere of “Grey’s Anatomy.” I miss this show! I’m also excited to know how producers will deal with Ellen Pompeo’s character for Ellen is pregnant with first child. What will happen to Meredith Grey?

Meanwhile, T.R. Knight sent a statement to USMagazine.com confirming that he is leaving the show. The statement reads:

“Leaving Grey’s Anatomy was not an easy decision for me to make. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play this character and will miss my fellow cast and crew very much.

“I continue to wish them the very best, and wholeheartedly thank all of the fans who have supported me and the show with such passion and enthusiasm.”

Shonda Rimes, show creator and executive producer also released a statement that says: “I think I speak for the entire Grey’s Anatomy family when I say we wish T.R. Knight the best in his future endeavors. He is an incredibly talented actor and a person whose strength of character is admired by all of us.”

via The Hollywood Reporter and US Magazine

TV Monday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #050
May 25, 2009

Sorry for the delay in the releasing of this episode.

• Ugly Betty Season Finale
• Twitter television series on the works
• Richard Gutierrez’s car accident

Intro and outro music by Kevin MacLeod

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TV Monday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #044
May 18, 2009

• Judy Ann Santos – Ryan Agoncillo TV Special
• BED Network’s American Idol Season Finale coverage
• Reaction to the Grey’s Anatomy Season Finale

Intro and outro music by Kevin MacLeod

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Ellen Pompeo who plays the role of Meredith Grey on ABC’s hit television series “Grey’s Anatomy” is going to be a mother soon.

Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery are expecting their first child together, Pompeo’s publicist Jennifer Allen said but did not give a due date.

“It’s great news,” says Allen. “They’re ecstatic.”

The 38-year-old actress and 41-year-old Ivery, a record producer dated for four years and finally tied the knot last November 2007 in a ceremony at the New York City Hall.

People Magazine reported that the lead star of the ABC medical-drama series was spotted shopping for baby gear in Los Angeles.

But, Pompeo is not the only “Grey’s Anatomy” star who’s expecting a baby. Co-star Chyler Leigh and husband Nathan West are expecting their third child in May. Chyler Leigh plays Lexie Grey on the hit television series

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In the Thursday edition of BED Podcast, the following stories were tackled:

• Lindsay Lohan’s awkward encounter with ex Samantha Ronson
• Jamie Foxx apologizes to Miley Cyrus
• TV5 to mount local version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”

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These are photos taken at the Ugly Betty Set in New York last March 4, 2009 with America Ferrera, Becki Newton and Michael Urie.

Photos courtesy of isa_ @ Celebutopia. Thank you for the great HQ photos!