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Brenda’s Back on “Beverly Hills” and “The Office” Spinoff

She’s baaaaack! The rumors are true… Shannen Doherty is returning to the zip code that made her infamous. Show producers just announced that the actress, who played the twin sister to Jason Priestley’s character Brandon Walsh for four seasons on the original “Beverly Hills, 90210,” will return as Brenda Walsh when the CW’s new spinoff “90210” debuts in September. Doherty’s rep told reporters that the actress is “looking forward” to returning to her roots. Doherty’s character Brenda will reportedly be a visiting drama teacher who directs a musical at West Beverly High School. “High School Musical” West Beverly style? Doherty … Continue reading →

Jay-Z Says Yes to Pinstripes and Perry Says No to “90210”

So this is what it’s like to have more money than you know what to do with… Hip-hop mogul and newlywed Jay-Z is looking to expand his range of investments by venturing into the world of baseball. Word has it the rap superstar wants buy into the New York Yankee franchise. If the deal does go through Jay-Z will add his new investment to his empire that already includes the Roc-A-Fella Records music label, Rocawear clothing, plus his share of the New Jersey Nets basketball team. But the Nets are not the only sporting team Beyonce’s husband has tried to … Continue reading →

Older Donna Martin Primes for New Appearance on “90210”

In what may be the worst kept secret in Hollywood actress Tori Spelling is heading back to the zip code that made her famous. The soon to be mom of two is returning to the CW’s “90210” spin-off this fall to reprise her character Donna Martin. Show producers confirm that Spelling’s character will “own one of the coolest stores in Beverly Hills.” Didn’t Donna own a clothing store when the series ended back in 2000? Maybe that one wasn’t the “coolest in Beverly Hills.” Spelling recently told PEOPLE magazine that she is thrilled to return to her roots and can’t … Continue reading →

Celebrity Updates: The New 90210 and Why London is Getting “Sex” First

THE NEW 90210 Things are moving right along for the CW’s new 90210 spin-off. You can forget about the rumor that Hilary Duff will play the show’s main character. Today producers announced they gave the role of Annie Mills to Shenae Grimes — who plays former good girl Darcy Edwards on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Grimes will play the daughter of the principal of Beverly Hills High. She joins former Full House star Lori Loughlin, who will be playing Annie’s mom, Celia Mills. Actor Dustin Milligan and Nip/Tuck’s AnnaLynne McCord have also signed on to the project. In addition, Dirt … Continue reading →

“Beverly Hills, 90210” Returns to TV

Not in reruns, but a spinoff to be aired on the CW. Rob Thomas (he’s the guy who created “Veronica Mars”) is reportedly writing the pilot for an updated version of “Beverly Hills, 90210” minus the goody-goody Walsh family. Instead of having characters Brenda and Brandon at the center of all the teen angst Thomas reveals a new twist: “The guy who gets hired as the new principal brings his family of four from Kansas to Beverly Hills. The principal, himself, graduated from West Beverly High School,” Thomas told reporters. “The grandmother — the principal’s mother — is a Julie … Continue reading →

Joaquin Phoenix Retires and “Melrose Place” Rides Again

It may have sounded like an April Fool’s joke, but the bomb actor Joaquin Phoenix dropped at a Paul Newman tribute earlier this week was anything but funny. The 34-year-old actor’s stunning announcement: He’s retiring from acting. “I’m not doing films anymore,” the two-time Oscar nominee told a shocked reporter from TV’s “Extra.” According to Phoenix, he’s leaving the big screen behind to concentrate on his music career. While he refused to elaborate on his plans, the actor did reveal that he is currently working on a record for the British band The Charlatans and has been contemplating a move … Continue reading →

Spelling Says No to Donna Martin

Tori Spelling’s children will be seeing more of mommy this fall. According to reports, the actress has pulled out of the CW’s much hyped “Beverly Hills, 90210” spin-off. Shortly after the birth of her new daughter Spelling announced that she would be joining former original castmates Jennie Garth and Shannen Doherty on the revamped teen drama, but just a few hours ago her rep issued a statement saying that the actress would no longer be reprising her role as Donna Martin. Why? It’s apparently all about the Benjamins… or in Spelling’s case, the lack thereof. According to US Weekly, the … Continue reading →

They’re Baaack! Old Favorites Returning to Primetime

Who knew a single zip code could help pay the bills for so many unemployed actors? CW’s new version of the classic teen hit “Beverly Hills, 90210,” is turning out to be quite a savior for some otherwise washed up primetime stars. Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling, who both appeared on the original show, have signed on to resurrect their characters of Kelly Taylor (who has grown up and become a high school guidance counselor at her alma mater West Beverly High School) and Donna Martin respectively. Now word has it that Joe E. Tata, a.k.a. Peach Pit owner Nat … Continue reading →

Celeb Updates: Tori Wants Work and Jessica Wants to Marry

Now that Jennie Garth has signed up to return to her old stomping grounds, fellow “Beverly Hills, 90210” original cast member Tori Spelling is vigorously lobbying to return to the zip code that made her famous as well. According to reports, Spelling is currently in heated negotiations with producers of the CW’s new “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Insiders say the 35-year-old actress wants desperately to reprise her role as Donna Martin, especially now that her pal Garth has sealed the deal to guest star as a guidance counselor on the new show. Yesterday Spelling told PEOPLE magazine: “Jennie is already on … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri: Joan, Jennie and John

JOAN COLLINS It’s hard to believe, but Joan Collins still has men fighting over her. I’m not kidding. According to reports, the 74-year-old former “Dynasty” star recently sparked a bidding war between two affluent businessmen who were trying to win a date with her. The British newspaper the Daily Telegraph is reporting that a pair of rich guys became locked in a bidding battle as the actress stood by and watched at the Caudwell Children Legends Ball in London last week. A dinner date with Collins was one of the items being auctioned for charity. But no one could have … Continue reading →