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It is being reported that USA Network has cancelled Benched after one season. The new series, which is the cable network's most-recent original comedy, premiered last fall airing 12 episodes between October and December. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Paula Abdul is back at Fox. After a three-year break from her last regular TV gig, she'll join So You Think You Can Dance for the competition's upcoming 12th season. With Abdul, who has been eyed as a full-time addition since Mary Murphy's departure became imminent, comes singer and dancer Jason Derulo. The pair will join returning judge Nigel Lythgoe and host Cat Deeley. “I have dedicated a large part of my career as a choreographer to discovering and mentoring some of the most iconic artists and performers from all over the world,” said Abdul. “So You Think You Can Dance has a long-standing history of launching brilliant careers for young choreographers and dancers in the industry. It’s going to be a true honor and pleasure joining this panel with Jason and Nigel, and I’m looking forward to an exciting new season.” Since her days on American Idol and her one-off season judging The X Factor, Abdul has been pinch-hitter on So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With the Stars. Though she was rumored to be in contention as a permanent addition to the latter, the ABC series ultimately picked Julianne Hough as its fourth panelist. “With the new and exciting format comes a new and exciting panel of judges,” said Lythgoe, who also serves as executive producer. “I’m delighted that Paula Abdul and Jason Derulo will be joining me at the judges table this season on So You Think You Can Dance. Paula is an incredible artist and she brings the perfect combination of expertise and heart to the panel. Jason’s insight, humor and creativity will add a new perspective to the panel that we haven’t had before. I am truly excited, and eagerly look forward to joining the cast of So You Think You Can Dance,” added Derulo. “It is one of the most respected and longest-tenured shows on network television, and I hope to be a part of new growth and continued success.” Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1″ shot past “Guardians of the Galaxy” to become the highest grossing domestic release of 2014. It’s the second time in a row that the dystopian franchise has topped the charts. It gives Lionsgate bragging rights as the studio with the top film in consecutive years, something that no one else has achieved in over a decade. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1″ hit $333.2 million on Wednesday, edging past “Guardians” at $333.17 million at the U.S. box office. Lionsgate also announced that it will release the Digital HD verison of “Mockingjay Part 1″ on Feb. 17 and the Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand versions on March 6. “Mockingjay – Part 1″ opens in China on Feb. 8. It has already grossed more than $700 million worldwide, bringing global box office for the three “Hunger Games” films to over $2.2 billion. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

The wedding took place at the couple's home. This is the first marriage for Gordon-Levitt, 33, who confirmed in 2013 that he was in a relationship with someone who was not involved in show business. McCauley is the founder of a robotics company. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Bill Cosby has hired private investigators to dig up dirt on the women who have accused him of rape. Cosby is shelling out six-figure payments for information that can discredit the more than two dozen women who have come forward and accused the comedian of sexually assaulting them, including supermodel Beverly Johnson, since October. He allegedly told his legal and public relations team, "If you're going to say to the world that I did this to you, and then the world needs to know, 'what kind of person are you? Who is this person that's saying it?'" Cosby specifically mentioned Johnson when he said, "You can't say that I put something in your coffee, threw you in a cab and then you go on and live a high-profile life, a famous life and you never complain." His investigators reportedly discovered that Johnson never told her live-in boyfriend about the alleged rape, and that she only said good things about the comedian when describing him to her boyfriend. Another accuser, Katherine McKee, who is an ex-girlfriend of the late Sammy Davis Jr., said Cosby raped her in the 1970s. According to Page Six, investigators have found evidence online that she previously published glowing reviews of Cosby's stand-up and an interview that said she was "used to lying." Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Rider Strong, who starred as Shawn Hunter on Boy Meets World, and his wife Alexandra Barreto have welcomed their first child. The couple, who kept the pregnancy under wraps, welcomed son Indigo "Indy" Barreto Strong on Dec. 28. Strong met Barreto, who recurs on The Fosters, while working on Pepper Dennis in 2006. He proposed just before Christmas 2012 with a handcrafted ring. One year later, they wed at a summer camp in Oregon. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Malcolm-Jamal Warner has broken his silence on the allegations against his former Cosby Showco-star Bill Cosby. "He's one of my mentors, and he's been very influential and played a big role in my life as a friend and mentor," Warner told Billboard. "Just as it's painful to hear any woman talk about sexual assault, whether true or not, it's just as painful to watch my friend and mentor go through this. "I can't really speak on any of the allegations because obviously, I was not there," Warner continued. "The Bill Cosby I know has been great to me and great for a lot of people. What he's done for comedy and television has been legendary and history-making. What he's done for the black community and education has been invaluable. That's the Bill Cosby I know. I can't speak on the other stuff." Warner is not the first Cosby Show star to speak out on the 35 women who have accused Cosby of sexual assault. Cosby's onscreen wife Phylicia Rashad allegedly told a reporter to "forget these women." She later said she was misquoted and that "what I said is this was not about the women. It's about something else. It's about the obliteration of legacy." Keshia Knight Pulliam, who was fired on The Celebrity Apprentice for not calling Cosby in an episode taped prior to the allegations, has defended Cosby as well. "Unfortunately, in the court of public opinion, everyone has formed their opinion, but we're still in America and you're innocent until proven guilty of any crimes," she said on the Today show. There were rumors that Cosby assaulted Raven-Symone when she was on the show from 1989 to 1992, but the actress dismissed them on Instagram. "I was practically a baby on that show and this is a truly disgusting rumor that I want no part of!" she wrote. "Everyone on that show treated me with nothing but kindness. Now keep me out of this!" Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Melissa Benoist, who appeared on Glee, has landed the lead role on CBS' Supergirl series. Benoist will play Kara Zor-El, an alien from Krypton who escaped to Earth during her home planet's destruction. Since arriving on Earth, Kara has hid her powers, but now at 24, she decides to become the superhero she was meant to be. Arrow's Greg Berlanti will write and executive-produce the one-hour drama with Ali Adler. Sarah Schechter will also executive-produce. Besides Glee, Benoist co-starred in Whiplash last year and can next be seen in Danny Collinsopposite Al Pacino, Annette Bening and Jennifer Garner. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

NBC has renewed Food Fighters for a second season. The reality competition, which features amateur chefs facing off against professionals, was a decent performer for the network as part of its summer lineup in 2014. Look for Season 2 of Food Fighters to return this summer. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Fox announced today that Gotham has been renewed for a second season. The Batman origin drama has been a top performer for the network, with its ratings making it one of broadcast TV's highest-ranking new shows through the halfway point of the season. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Fox announced today that sophomore series Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been renewed for a third season. The award-winning comedy has continued to fare well for the network in Season 2, so far up 17% in the adults 18-49 demographic versus its freshman season. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Fox announced today that its newest drama Empire has been renewed for a second season. The freshman series, which premiered earlier this month, is off to an impressive start for the network. Its premiere episode on January 7 topped the night with a 3.8 rating in the adults 18-49 demo, and its second episode built on that with a 4.0. While still early, it's clear that Fox has a potential hit on its hands. If the show's numbers continue to be this strong, Empire will not only be the top new series of the season, but also one of the top-rated broadcast shows on television. Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article

Fitness expert and Bravo reality star Greg Plitt died Saturday after being struck by a train in Burbank, Calif. He was 37. Plitt was struck at about 4 p.m. Saturday on the train tracks north of the Burbank Metrolink Station. He was pronounced dead at the scene and police are investigating, but do not believe his death was a suicide. Police told People that a camera was found near the scene and it appears that Plitt was filming something at the time of his death, he had previously posted videos of himself working out on or near train tracks. A former U.S. Army ranger who went on to work as a fitness instructor, model and motivational speaker, images of Plitt's body were used to create Dr. Manhattan's physique in the 2009 film Watchmen. Plitt appeared on Bravo's Work Out in 2008 and returned to the network this year for the reality show Friends to Lovers, which premiered on Jan. 12. After hearing of Plitt's death, Bravo's Andy Cohen tweeted Sunday that he viewed him "like Superman." Get Your Very Own Self Defense Keychain: just click here Click here to view the article