Brian d'Arcy James on 'Smash': 'This is who I am'

Brian d'Arcy James is a Tony-nominated, Broadway musical theater veteran, but he doesn't have a singing role in NBC's musical drama "Smash."

'Merlin' preview: Lindsay Duncan plots against Arthur

"Doctor Who" fans will recognize this week's guest star on "Merlin," Lindsay Duncan, who played Adelaide Brooke opposite David Tennant in "The Waters of Mars."

'Game of Thrones' Season 2 preview extravaganza!

Yes, I'm a bit behind posting HBO's "Shadow" trailer for Season 2 of "Game of Thrones," but who else has posted that and a ton of making-of the season videos together?

Chatting up Natalie Dormer about 'The Fades,' 'Game of Thrones,' Madonna

It just doesn't seem right watching Natalie Dormer act in contemporary clothing, let alone with her natural blond hair.

'Braxton Family Values' sneak peek: Tamar in Chicago ... and Towanda's closet

The latest episode of We-TV's "Braxton Family Values" might be titled "Rocky Relationships" and focus on the sisters' relationships with their men, but some sister-on-sister drama happens in Towanda's closet.

'Justified' preview: 'The Devil You Know'

Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) has no shortage of old and new adversaries.

Networks honor 'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius

In the wake of the death of "Soul Train" creator "Don Cornelius," BET, CENTRIC and Chicago station WCIU, The U have planned a special broadcast lineup for the next few days.

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' preview: Who will survive 'The Box?'

"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is doing a little "WipeOut" thing in its next episode, called "The Box."

February 2012 TV premiere dates

Here's a look at February's TV premieres, including new and returning series, speicals and movies. If you  notice I've missed something, leave me a message in the comments. I'll continue to add to the list

Grant Gustin happy being 'Glee's' smooth criminal

Grant Gustin's road to"Glee"started in Chicago.

3 Chicago queens work it in 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

"RuPaul's Drag Race" returns for its fourth season (8 p.m. Jan. 30, Logo) with three Chicago-based queens and 10 others vying to become America's Next Drag Superstar. They better work. Curt Wagner, RedEye's Show Patrol ...

HBO's 'Luck' trots at first, but gallops to finish

In horse-racing terms, HBO's new drama "Luck" breaks poorly.

What's in store for 'Spartacus: Vengeance' characters: The stars talk

So much has changed in the Roman Republic since Spartacus and his gladiator-rebels cut a bloody path through the House of Batiatus at the end of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand." Your favorite characters have changed as well. Here's what the actors who play them have to say about the mindset of each of...

'Spartacus: Vengeance' star Liam McIntyre's harrowing brothel experience

One of what is likely to be many water-cooler moments in "Spartacus: Vengeance" occurs in the premiere.

'Spartacus' returns with a vengeance, and a new star

When I first met Andy Whitfield in 2010, the "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" star joked about creator Steven S. DeKnight's penchant for killing off lead characters on what he would help make a hit series for Starz.

'My Strange Addiction' Season 3 preview: Car love, cat food and triple-K breasts

A woman who eats cat food. Another woman who loves the smell of moth balls. And a woman addicted to her triple-K breasts.

Still awesome, Ryan McPartlin looks beyond 'Chuck'

For five seasons on "Chuck,"Chicago native Ryan McPartlin has been awesome—Captain Awesome, that is—as the brother-in-law of computer geek-turned-superspy Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi).

James Callis hunts for last dragon egg in 'Merlin'

"Merlin" fans get double the Gaius this week when James Callis, who played Gaius Baltar on "Battlestar Galactica," guest stars as court physician Gaius' former pupil.

Obi-Wan is undercover, on run in new 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'

Obi-Wan remains undercover with Cad Bane and Moralo Eval in the latest episode of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars."

Just a 'Touch' of Jack Bauer in new Kiefer Sutherland drama

Has Jack Bauer gone soft? You could think so if you watch the sneak peek airing of Kiefer Sutherland's new drama, "Touch" (8 p.m. Wednesday, Fox; 2.5 stars).

'Community' star Danny Pudi, wife have twins

"Community"star Danny Pudi and his wife, Bridget, welcomed twins James Timothy and Fiona Leigh on Jan. 12.

Drew Peterson movie draws record ratings for Lifetime

Lifetime's "Drew Peterson: Untouchable" movie generated record viewership, the network said Monday, averaging about 5.8 million total viewers when it aired Jan. 21.

HBO 'Luck' promo: Let's go to the horse races

HBO has released a new trailer and a featurette called "Invitation to the Set," which is basically the race track at Santa Anita Park and in other LA locations.

Lifetime's 'Drew Peterson: Untouchable' guilty of cheesiness

I’d get in a heap of trouble if I wrote my opinion on whether Drew Peterson was guilty of murder. The makers of the new Lifetime movie, “Drew Peterson: Untouchable” (7 p.m. Jan. 21, Lifetime; 1 star), however, do not have a problem sharing their thoughts.

Death, 'Deception' in latest 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'

Cad Bane, Boba Fett and Bossk are back in the latest episode of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." Don't flee just yet: The series' most memorable villains are behind bars in "Deception," airing at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 on Cartoon Network.

'Portlandia' preview: Jack McBrayer faces the Grocery Bag Nazis

Jack McBrayer from "30 Rock" guest stars on the next "Portlandia" and--gasp!--he forgot his reusable grocery bag.

'Untouchable' promo with Rob Lowe: It's criminal!

Lifetime released a promo and the key art for its upcoming movie, "Drew Peterson: Untouchable," which shows just how creepy Rob Lowe looks with gray hair, bushy eyebrows and a mustache. Lowe plays Peterson, the Bolingbrook police officer who is awaiting trial in the murder of his third wife,...

TV reviews: 'Unsupervised' unfunny, but 'Archer' still rules

And now from the "been-there, done-that" department: A couple of scrawny, virginal teens with no parental supervision dream of becoming "cooler than hell" and, of course, getting laid.

Chicago teacher competes in 'Survivor: One World'

Chicago resident Alicia Rosa joins a little person, a gay Republican and a few Shirtless Man of the Week candidates as they try to win a million dollars when "Survivor: One World" premieres Feb. 15 on CBS. The 25-year-old special education teacher is one of 18 castaways that CBS...

'Justified' star Walton Goggins: Boyd's got new swagger

Walton Goggins would never say the relationship between his "Justified" character, Boyd Crowder, and Timothy Olyphant's U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens fuels the hit FX series.

Svelte Jennifer Hudson planning a Chicago wedding

Forget the royal wedding. It looks like Chicago will have its own big event sometime soon. Jennifer Hudson returned to her hometown this week, appearing on ABC-7's "Windy City LIVE" and telling co-hosts Ryan Chiaverini and Val Warner that her wedding will take place in Chicago. The entertainer didn'...

'Justified' review: Season 3 explodes with new, old nemeses for Raylan

"Justified" creator Graham Yost was in a terrible pickle when it came time to work on Season 3 of his critically acclaimed series: What do you do when you've killed off one the greatest baddies ever?

'Southland' review: New characters, same gripping series

TV's most underrated current drama, "Southland" (9 p.m. Jan. 17, TNT; 4 stars) launches a fourth season of LA.-based cop stories churning with chases, murders and a police station confrontation so violent and realistic you'll feel like you experienced it firsthand.

ABC gives 'Cougar Town' fans a Valentine

Wine lovers, "Cougar Town" will return Feb. 14. The Courteney Cox sitcom will premiere its will premiere its 15-episode Season 3 at 7:30 p.m.

'White Collar' S3.5 preview: Clever escapist fun

"White Collar" remains pure, escapist fun as it resumes its third season (9 p.m. Tuesday, USA; 3 stars).

AMC releases ominous teaser for Feb. 12 return of 'The Walking Dead'

When I talked to "The Walking Dead" star Norman Reedus in December, he gave me a little teaser about what to expect when the season resumes Feb. 12. "A lot of action," he said, laughing. "I think we're kind of done talking."

Golden Globes 2012: The winners

The Hollywood Foreign Press handed out the 69th annual Golden Globe awards Sunday, honoring work in movies and television. Here are the winners, including Kelsey Grammer, who won best actor in a TV drama for his role as a corrupt Chicago mayor in "Boss." He neglected to thank Chicago, where the show...

Golden Globes 2012: Ricky Gervais, Mr. Nice Guy?

"So where was I? Nervous? Don’t be. This isn't about you."

Golden Globes 2012: Red carpet fashion

The Golden Globes kick off the awards show fashion season in high style, so we're expecting a lot of beauty before Sunday's annual event in Los Angeles. We're also expecting a lot of fashion disasters, and as you can see in this gallery, the red carpet's been marred again. Who has the best look...

'Being Human' vampire Sam Witwer: I can't tan!

Growing up in the Chicago suburb of Glenview, Sam Witwer was actually preparing to play Aidan McCollin, the vampire roommate inSyfy's monster mashup "Being Human."