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Dish Of Salt: Friday TV Round-Up

November 20, 2009

By Laura Saltman

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

Our AccessHollywood.com TV expert, Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman, breaks down what’s happening in the world of TV over the weekend. Plus, which “Battlestar Galactica” babe is scrub-a-dub-dubbing into CBS’s “The Big Bang Theory?” And news on what some “American Idol” alumni are up to for the holidays.

Read all of the details…. after the jump!

‘The Bachelor’s’ Jake: ‘I’ve Met Mrs. Pavelka’

October 28, 2009

By Laura Saltman

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

With filming currently under way on the new season of ABC’s “The Bachelor,” pilot Jake Pavelka tells AccessHollywood.com correspondent, Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman that he has met his future wife.

Who is this mystery woman? Details inside.

Jenna Fischer & John Krasinski Talk ‘Office’ Pregnancy

September 24, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“The Office” is about to add one more.

Access Hollywood’s Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman caught up with the NBC show’s engaged lovebirds, Pam and Jim – played by Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski – at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards to get the scoop on their upcoming baby joy.

Dish Of Salt: Emmy Blog Part II (Backstage & HBO After Party)

September 21, 2009

By Laura Saltman

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

The rest of Laura Saltman’s backstage and HBO after-party blog… after the jump!

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12:35 - And that’s a wrap on Emmy’s ‘09

12:15 - The stunning Mariska Hargitay arrives and is immediately accosted by Andre Leon Talley for a photo. At the same time Chevy Chase sneaks out of the party.

11:51 - Jane Krakowski arrives and chats with Kathy Griffin.

11:50 - ‘New Moon’ hottie Kellan Lutz arrives to the HBO party. He’s yummy.

Dish Of Salt: Live Blogging The Emmys Red Carpet

September 20, 2009

By Laura Saltman

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman blogs all of the red carpet action from the 2009 Emmy Awards.

4:32 - Kim Kardashian says to press, “I’m not doing any interviews tonight.” OK well, then why did you come to the Emmy red carpet?

4:30 - Blake Lively looks simply stunning in a red Versace gown. She says she picked it because she thought it was young and modern and loved the color.

4:20 - After I tell John Krasinski he should gain sympathy weight to go along with Pam’s pregnancy he says he’s glad I’m not writing for the show.

More…. after the jump!

Rising Star: ‘Glee’s’ Lea Michele

September 09, 2009

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

In May, audiences were first given a glimpse of FOX’s “Glee,” when the network aired the pilot after the finale of “American Idol,” forcing fans to wait until the show’s return in fall for more. In addition to a stellar ensemble cast, hilarious writing and amazing pop songs re-imagined by a misfit high school choir, the series introduced a breakout star in the form of chanteuse Lea Michele.

‘90210’s’ Dustin Milligan Could Have Been ‘Twilight’s’ Edward Cullen – If Only He Was British

August 26, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Dustin Milligan, who is best known for his role as Ethan on “90210,” auditioned for the role of “Twilight’s” Edward Cullen – but the actor says geography was working against him.

‘Lost’ Comic-Con Secrets: Boone Is Back – But Are Charlie & Juliet? 

July 26, 2009

SAN DIEGO, Calif.

At least one formerly deceased character will be making an appearance on the final season of “Lost,” actor Ian Somerhalder confessed to AccessHollywood.com’s Dish of Salt, Laura Saltman, at the San Diego Comic-Con.

“Boone’s gonna pop back in,” Ian said of his character, who bit the dust during the show’s first season. “Two minutes ago, I walked out of a green room with [producers] Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof. We’re gonna work it out.”

Dish Of Salt: ‘New Moon’ Mania Invades Comic-Con 2009

July 24, 2009

By Laura Saltman

SAN DIEGO, Calif.

I had such a blast last year at Comic-Con (my first) that I could not wait to come this year. I’m proud to say that I was the first person at Access Hollywood to jump on the “Twilight” bandwagon last year before all the media caught on and the hype began.