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NEWS ABOUT: Ugly Betty

Ugly Betty stories: 10 news summaries

LiLo a Lesbian? 'No.' Bisexual? 'Maybe. Yeah.'

Actress dishes on Sam, career; doesn't 'want to classify myself'

Nov 11, 08 12:37 PM CST
(Newser) - Lindsay Lohan appears to be growing up, discussing her wild-child image, her career, relationship, and family drama over a Shirley Temple with Harper’s Bazaar. The actress, who called her old life “not OK,” said she is happy and working toward new goals. She alluded to rumored girlfriend... More »

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Lindsay Lohan • Ugly Betty • celebrity • gossip • Chateau Marmont • Mark Ronson • Samantha Ronson • Gossip Girl

OPINION

 Betty's Ugly Charms Wear Thin 

Star Ferrera's rumored off-set cattiness isn't helping, either

Oct 31, 08 3:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - When she lost the poncho, she lost the charm: America Ferrera’s Ugly Betty character “seems to be losing her very Betty-ness,” lament the Fug Girls in New York. “Ferrera and her scrappy, brace-faced alter ego” once brought “surprising heart” to ABC’s show, but “... More »

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television • Tom Cruise • Lindsay Lohan • Ugly Betty • Katie Holmes • celebrity • Gossip Girl • America Ferrera • Dawson's Creek • James Van Der Beek

 Feud Cuts LiLo's 
 Betty Stand Short 

Mean-girl antics between Lohan, star Ferrara trim 6-episode arc to 4

Oct 23, 08 4:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Lindsay Lohan’s stand on ABC’s Ugly Betty has been reduced from six episodes to four, and a breakdown in relations with star America Ferrera is the cause, the New York Post reports. Insiders said Lohan—signed to play a high-school rival—wouldn’t emerge from her (trashed) dressing... More »

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television • Lindsay Lohan • Ugly Betty • guest appearance • America Ferrera • diva

 Lohan Throng 
 Turns Betty Filming Ugly 

Paparazzi swarm TV show set

Sep 19, 08 10:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - Paparazzi pandemonium over Lindsay Lohan and girlfriend Samantha Ronson turned the New York City set of Ugly Betty into a “scary” and "intense” work environment, the actor who plays Justin tells the news arm of ABC, which airs the dramedy. "When Lindsay's on the set, it's mayhem,... More »

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New York City • Lindsay Lohan • Ugly Betty • paparazzi • celebrity • Samantha Ronson

 Traveling Pants
 Fits Its Audience

Film is better than average at depicting female friendships

Aug 6, 08 12:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - The continuing story of four friends who share a tight bond and comfortable jeans, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 is nothing “revolutionary,” critics agree. But it has something to offer for “tweens and teens,” they note. The film is “the equivalent of being patted... More »

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film • women • Ugly Betty • movie review • boyfriends • Gossip Girl • friendship

 Ugly Betty Moving to Big Apple 

Series moves to take advantage of new tax credit

May 12, 08 5:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ugly Betty, long set in New York, will now be shot there too, ABC News reports. The series is moving production to the Big Apple because of the financial incentives of a new state film tax credit. The expanded tax, announced last month by Gov. David Paterson, raises the percentage... More »

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television • New York • Ugly Betty • production • TV industry • tax credit • David Paterson

 LiLo Seals Ugly Deal 

Lohan to guest-star in hit ABC series' season finale, 5 episodes next season

May 5, 08 11:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Lindsay Lohan wants to be ugly: To revive her floundering career, the 21-year-old actress will play America Ferrera's high-school buddy on the May 22 season finale of Ugly Betty, People reports. "Lindsay was on time and actually arrived to set early,” a source said. “She did a... More »

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Lindsay Lohan • Ugly Betty • Los Angeles • guest appearance

Web Preempts Boob Tube

Millions of viewers stream shows on demand

Mar 10, 08 12:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - If you watch “The Office” or “Ugly Betty” online, you’re among millions of consumers who have forsaken the boob tube. Nielsen recently found that 25% of Internet users had watched TV online in the last three months. “It has become a mainstream behavior in an extraordinarily... More »

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television • NBC • NBC Universal • Ugly Betty • The Office • Nielsen • Internet advertising • online TV • TV advertising

'Sopranos' Rules Emmy Nods

After complaints that awards were in a rut, newcomers dot the nomination list

Jul 19, 07 5:02 PM CDT
(Newser) - "The Sopranos" went out on an underwhelming note but still managed to dominate the Emmy nominations announced today, collecting 15 nods, including best drama and best leading actor and actress for James Gandolfini and Edie Falco. Half of this year's nominees will join the party for the first time,... More »

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Saturday Night Live • television • Heroes • Lost • HBO • Ugly Betty • award show • Justin Timberlake • Entourage • Broken Trail • AMC • 30 Rock • Emmy Awards

Kevin Reilly Quits NBC

Entertainment prez leaves struggling network; Zucker recruits Reveille head

May 29, 07 6:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Reilly is bolting from his gig as NBC's entertainment president, reports Variety, after network capo Jeff Zucker recruited Reveille head Ben Silverman for a position over him. Reilly—who produced several hits including Heroes and Deal or No Deal—will take his multi-million dollar severance package and most likely... More »

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Heroes • NBC • CEO • NBC Universal • Jeff Zucker • Kevin Reilly • Ben Silverman • Ugly Betty • The Office • Deal or No Deal

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