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Move it, regulars — TV’s going to the A-list guest stars

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strongBieber, Aniston, others are making appearances. Are shows relying too much on celebs stronga hrefhttpjustinbieberoriginal.com1latestnewsmoveitregularse28094tvsgoingtothealistgueststarsattachment100918entbiebercsihmedgrid5x2 relattachment wpatt1283img srchttpjustinbieberoriginal.comwpcontentuploads201009100918entbiebercsihmed.grid5x2.jpg alt title100918entbiebercsihmed.grid5x2 width396 height291 classaligncenter sizefull wpimage1283 aWhen teen sensation Justin Bieber appears on the 11th season premiere of CBS CSI on Sept. 23, hell be making his acting debut and following in a longstanding television tradition as the very special guest star.I got this call saying that Justin loves CSI, so is there any chance he could be on the show recalled series executive producer Carol Mendelsohn. He loved the show, he was interested in acting it just fell into our laps.Very special guest stars are a part of the fabric of primetime television, and spice up the normal routine of a weekly series Classic 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy featured screen legend William Holden in an episode, and Oprah Winfrey helped Ellen DeGeneres come out on Ellen.Its a calculated move for actors who tend to be very well paid for their appearances and producers, who can goose their ratings. Britney Spears 2008 appearance on How I Met Your Mother boosted the shows ratings to a then alltime high, and is credited with keeping the series on the air until it built a core audience.You dont do it for the gimmickThis season will be no different when it comes to featuring very special guests, except that more producers seem to be willing to apply that secret spice. Beyond Bieber, CSI will feature Elliot Gould and AnnMargret Jennifer Aniston goes to Cougar Town, Joe Jonas visits 90210 and Gwyneth Paltrow is in talks to make multiple appearances on Glee. The special guest star is also making inroads at brandnew productions Judd Hirsch will reunite with former Numb3rs costar Rob Morrow on an episode of the new series The Whole Truth.embed width480px height311px flashvarsIDCEGInBlogPlayerampreleasePIDugILqoskHnLWMzDEfn642B2BvYhI3FRRampplayerIdEmbedampskinUrlhttpwww.eonline.comstaticvideoplayerplatformplayersswfskinCEGPlayer.swfamplocIdUSampSWFURLhttpwww.eonline.comstaticvidoeplayerplatformplayersswf allowScriptAccessalways allowfullscreentrue saligntl scalenoscale wmodetransparent qualityhigh bgcolor000000 nameCEGInBlogPlayer idCEGInBlogPlayer srchttpwww.eonline.comstaticvideoplayerplatformplayersswfCEGInBlogPlayer.swf typeapplicationxshockwaveflashHow all of this plays out, however, depends on the ways in which these shows use their guests.It has to be about servicing the scene and the story first, said 30 Rock executive producer Robert Carlock, whose show has featured Jon Hamm, Alan Alda, Salma Hayek and Steve Martin. Sometimes people with a high caliber of fame can overwhelm a scene. You dont do it for the gimmick you do it because theyre the right people.Casting the right person means you can cut through all the clutter of a busy premiere month.Theres so much on television to draw the audience away, said Mendelsohn. I knew we had to eventize our episodes this year, to cut through the white noise and get the eyeballs.Stunt castingAs with any recipe, though, a show has to be careful not to use too much spice too often. That can turn a celebrity guest into a stunt casting opportunity, a phrase that harkens back to the days of The Love Boat and Fantasy Island, schlocky shows that existed almost completely on their bouquet of guest stars each week. Modern shows that overdo special guest appearances do so at the risk of eating up time normally dedicated to story exposition and regular lead character development, and can change the nature of a series.Mad About You is a good cautionary tale against the perils of too many guests, said Tim Brooks, coauthor of The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946Present.That was a very successful show that started to tail off, and they had a parade of stars every week. It was like they were trying to dress it up when the fundamental show wasnt there. Too many guests can degrade the show and make it seem like its losing its bearing, he said. Fans are already wondering if that hasnt happened with Glee, whose second season premieres Sept. 21. In the middle of its first season, the musical series jumped feetfirst into specialguest casting, with appearances from Olivia NewtonJohn, Josh Groban, Eve, Kristin Chenoweth and Neil Patrick Harris who won an Emmy for that spot.This upcoming season promises even more names for Glee Charice and Meat Loaf are confirmed rumored names include Zac Efron, Javier Bardem and Tim Curry as well as more musical tribute episodes. Spears will get her own, and will also gueststar.Thats daring and possibly suicidal territory for the show whose fans want to see the characters they know and love interact, not just perform karaoke numbers honoring the big star of the week.Additionally, focusing on current music choices risks hurting the show in reruns, suggested Brooks.Its appropriate for them to bring in people who are of the culture of the moment and play off of them. But many shows that try to be contemporary dont work in the long run, he said. When it comes to syndication and reruns, many stations dont want to pay extra for shows that are too contemporary. You dont see In Living Color playing much right now. Thats the price you pay.Successful formulaWhatever the reasons for using multiple special guests, its hard to escape the fact that ultimately, its done as a ratings grab that promotes the show and the actor, but not necessarily the story being told.Ive been on shows where theres real pressure to do stunt casting, and theyre begging for ratings, said Bob Daily, executive producer for Desperate Housewives. That said, stunt casting is not always a bad thing.One example of a series that knows how to blend in frequent guest stars is NBCs Law Order Special Victims Unit, which has made a weekly habit of bringing in the faded or fading star of the moment. Jennifer Love Hewitt is appearing on the Sept. 29 episode, and previous guests have included Mischa Barton, Sharon Stone and Robin Williams. With its more rigid storyline structure and highprofile leads Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, SVU seems to be avoiding Mads and potentially Glees fate thus far.TODAYshow.com is a part of msnbc.com, which is a joint venture between Microsoft and NBC Universal.Anyone who calls it stunt casting is jealous that we can get these great performers, insisted executive producer Neal Baer. Theres a reason why these actors are stars, and we want the best. If thats a stunt, then were happy to do that.Baer also noted, Frank Langella did our show, and he said there are two reasons to take a part on TV You need the money he didnt need the money or to play a part youve never played. We made him the super of an apartment building who was beaten up by his two sons. That certainly was a part he never played before.And in the case of SVU, the proof is in the pudding when it comes to casting big names The series has 16 outstanding guest actor or actress Emmy nominations, with five wins.So no matter how Bieber does on Thursday, dont expect very special guest stars to go away. So long as a series can dangle an interesting story line plus a juicy paycheck in front of an actor, there will always be a famous face willing to bite.Randee Dawn is a freelance writer based in New York, and was born with a remote control in her hand. She is the coauthor of The Law Order SVU Unofficial Companion, which was published in 2009.Source a hrefhttptoday.msnbc.msn.comtoday.msnbc.msna

Happy 1st Birthday To Justin Bieber’s Brother Jaxon Bieber

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A very ld 1st birthday t Justin Biebers small brother Jaxon Bieber! Wht a cutie! Here wht Justin Tweeted a message t h brother wh force b a bit t young t b using Chirrup t t!

YouTube stars release new Cds

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Y d nt nl learn stars n YouTube. Remember Justin Bieber, Charice, Colbie Caillat, Arnel Pineda plus others gt thr hg brk ftr th wr seen n th site. YouTube n l mk stars, t lk wht happened t Susan Boyle, Paul Potts nd Lin Yu Chun. Th wr learned n talent shows bt t w b millions viewed thr videos n YouTube tht th became stars.YouTube though nt th nl thing th three singers h n common. All f thm admitted t having bn bullied nd ridiculed mostly b f thr looks nd th way th sing. Tht w wht th gt frm th audience nd even th judges whn th first stepped n th stage t sing during th hw, Boyle nd Potts n Britains Gt Talent n th UK nd Yu Chun n One Million Star n Taiwan. Sm laughed, others snickered, m t looked very bored.

Eminem, Lady Antebellum lead AMA nominations

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Justin Bieber w t a kid whn Eminem l out h first album. Today, hs still t a kid, bt thre n equal footing t Sunday nighttimes American Music Awards n Los Angeles both vie fr th title f entertainer f th year.Th 16yearancient heartthrob nd th bestselling rapper l face m thr competition fr th trophy Newlywed Katy Perry, dance queen Lady Gaga nd Keha r l up fr th top award.Eminem vying fr a total f five American Music Awards, along wth country trio Lady Antebellum. Both acts hd two f th existence top hits Eminem wth Lk Th Way Y Lie, featuring Rihanna, nd Lady Antebellum, wth Need Y Now.Th American Music Awards air live n ABC t 8 p.m. EST.

Justin Bieber Dreamed of Playing Hockey for the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Hockey already th redheaded step child f th sports world, nd something tells m tht n endorsement frm Justin Bieber isnt going t hl.Th Beebs tht f h wasnt titillating tweens around th world wth h barelyhnt musical stylings, hd bplaying pro hockeySinging m first passion, bt f things didnt work out, I wld b trying t play fr th Toronto Maple Leafs, Bieber d assertively. Im sure I ld teach thm a thing r two wth m md skills!Despite h pee wee league experience check out h player card, h obviously didnt gt th memo tht flatironing r hair isnt considered a md skill valued b th NHL. Although, picturing Milan Lucic r Matt Cooke dropping th gloves against Justin Bieber mk absolutely giddy wth bloodlust. Better keep JB away frm Sean Avery thoughth force trade fashion tips.

Latest Pictures of Justin Bieber in Concert in New Jersey

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Justin Bieber l n quite a hw last nighttime n Nw Jersey. Th 16yearancient rocked out t th Izod Center n East Rutherford nd danced nd sang fr th packed l.H performance included dancing n h signature llwhite outfit, playing th drums, strumming h guitar whl sitting n a heartshaped seat perched way above th crowds, nd more! It w rtnl a fntt performance nd Justin agreed.H posted n Chirrup bt th hw Tonight w one f th best shows f th entire tour! Crowd w insane, energy w rght, nd th team surprised m t celebrate anniversary followed b Jersey w wr fist pumping tonight.

100 Percent Official —First Step 2 Forever: My Story

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Barnes nd Nobles wld b packed wth many Justin Bieber fans, visitors t th store prepare fr hysterical screaming f young teenage girls Justin Biebers nw book 100 Percent Official First Step 2 Forever M Tl, currently available over Barnes nd Nobles shelves now.Apparently although th book w written n th first person top f view, th press never reported th printed material w a type f autobiography. Whether t Justin Bieber r nt wh wrote th book, fans out thr wld care much th book filled wth information such a hg acount f backstage access tl together wth pictures taken frm h tour mixed wth m song lyrics nd h personal tweets.

Usher: Justin Don’t Date Fans

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Yesterday w reported tht Justin Bieber h a coach fr dating. Few hours later, Usher being Justin Biebers guide gave hm information n nt using th skills n getting date wth a fan. H tld Justin Bieber tht h hld delight n h current success nd bt h mk mistake h hld learn frm thm.H l advised Justin t keep a distance frm h fans. H mentioned tht,I tll Justin ve gt t lk ll r fans without falling n lk wth thm. I nt Ive never dated a fan bt ts nt a llnt thght. I tll hm t know tht r a fantasy t thm nd hld b mindful f tht,

Justin Bieber and Female Celebrities crushes

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Justin Bieber w recently interviewed b Ryan Searcrest lately nd one topic tht w brought up w bt Justin Biebers feelings towards many female celebrities out thr tht h w connected t.Justin Bieber headed t a recording studio fr a morning hw wth Ryan Searcrest n KISS FM whr h discussed bt th album, tour nd l h preference fr th ladies. It h bn reported earlier tht both celebrities, Katy Perry nd Kim Kardashian h th hots fr Justin Bieber. Whn Ryan brought up th inquiry bt wh w much hotter f compared, Justin Bieber w nt shy n sharing h rght feelings fr thm. According t Justin, h feels Kim Kardashian much better hints, Kim h better curves.

Justin Bieber Has A Flirt Teacher

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Th m come a surprise news t fans out thr, bt guess wht Justin Bieber h a personal coach wh teaches hm hw t flirt.Justin Bieber recently hd bn reported having a coach named Ryan wh guides hm n hw t b performing arts n public t impress thm nd l methods f presenting himself t girls hll b more likeable. Lifeandsytle.com managed t gt a source whh informed thm tht Ryan shows hm hw t walk, hw t talk, hw t flirt, even hw t wear h hat t attract many girls possible.

Justin Bieber tickets available for all UK shows – buy yours here

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