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    Chris Harnick

    Chris Harnick

    News Editor, HuffPost TV

  • 'X-Men' Viral Video Claims Magneto Killed JFK

    Magneto was behind the assassination of John F. Kennedy, at least in the "X-Men: Days of Future Past" timeline. A new viral video titled "The Bent Bullet" makes the case for Erik "Magneto" Lehnsherr's involvement in JFK's assassination in 1963. "Half a century ago, Magneto was implicated in the mutant plot to assassinate President John F. Kennedy," the video description reads.

  • Reese Witherspoon On 'American Horror Story'?

    Ryan Murphy has a way of attracting huge stars to "American Horror Story," and despite the talent he's already lured, he has a dream cast. "Well, every year I go to Reese Witherspoon,"?Murphy told Entertainment Weekly. According to EW, Murphy said his dream cast also includes Michelle Pfeiffer and "The Shield" star Michael Chiklis.

  • It's Time For A 'Full House' Reunion

    "That wonderful rumor went everywhere,"?Candace Cameron Bure told Us Weekly. Bure spent 8 years as DJ Tanner, the older sister to Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Michelle (Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen). Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.

  • Former 'Walking Dead' Boss Slams AMC

    Frank Darabont, one of the brains that brought "The Walking Dead" to life on AMC, will not watch the show he helped create. Darabont served as showrunner for "The Walking Dead" Season 1 and a portion of Season 2 before leaving the series under unfavorable terms. Since Darabont's exit, "The Walking Dead" has been steered by Glenn Mazzara and now Scott Gimple.

  • Laurie Metcalf's TV Dreams Come True

    "Getting On" is the show Laurie Metcalf has been waiting for. The dark HBO comedy stars Metcalf as Dr. Jenna James, the harried head of Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit of Mt. Palms Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. Dr. James, along with Nurse Dawn (Alex Borstein) and Nurse DiDi (Niecy Nash), care for the female patients -- who are "getting on" in their elderly years -- and battle the dysfunction to the best of their abilities. After nine years on "Roseanne," and a handful of other stabs at series regular TV, Metcalf has been doing theater work with the occasional guest spot.

  • FXX Lands 'The Simpsons'

    "The Simpsons" is heading to FXX, online and VOD thanks to a syndication deal. Full seasons of "The Simpsons" will be available online for streaming for the first time ever as part of the new cable syndication deal. FXX will have access to 530 episodes from 24 seasons of "The Simpsons." The animated comedy will also begin streaming on FXNOW, FX's mobile app.

  • How Stevie Will Work Her Magic On 'AHS'

    Stevie Nicks will play herself on "American Horror Story: Coven,"?because of course she will. The Fleetwood Mac singer will appear in Episode 10 of "AHS" as part of Fiona Goode's (Jessica Lange) plans. "It's part of Fiona’s ruse in that Fiona is trying to get the true Supreme to reveal herself because she needs to stay alive,"?"American Horror Story" co-creator Ryan Murphy told EW.

  • Mariah Slams 'Idol' & Nicki Minaj -- Then Plays It Off

    Randy Jackson will be there. Carey didn't say by name that she was referring to Nicki Minaj, but one could infer,?especially after their very public spats. Carey served as a judge on "American Idol"?alongside Minaj, Keith Urban and Jackson during Season 12 of the series.

  • Meet The Brains Behind Marvel's New Shows

    Two of Netflix's Marvel shows, "Daredevil" and "Jessica Jones," have tapped scribes. According to The Wrap,?"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" veteran Drew Goddard will helm "Daredevil" for Netflix/Disney. Goddard's other credits include "Alias," "Lost" and "Cabin In The Woods." Meanwhile,?The Holly Reporter has Melissa Rosenberg behind the story of Jessica Jones.

  • More Laura Prepon In 'OITNB'?

    Laura Prepon will be in more than one episode of "Orange Is The New Black" Season 2. According to BuzzFeed, which originally reported her limited Season 2 role,?Prepon will be in four episodes of Season 2 of the Netflix drama. In September, Prepon told Variety she was ready to return to "Orange Is The New Black." “I know what’s happening, but I can’t spoil anything,”?she said.

  • Stevie Nicks Is Coming To 'Coven'

    Break out your shawls and beads because Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks will guest star on "American Horror Story: Coven. Series co-creator Ryan Murphy tweeted the casting news. "American Horror Story: Coven" has been referencing Nicks quite a bit.

  • CW Gives Ultimate Thumbs Up To New Shows

    The CW just gave every one of its freshman dramas a full-season order.

  • How Mariska's Hair Almost Got Her Canned

    The event happened during Season 3 of "Law & Order: SVU." "You know that moment," Hargitay said in September, according to MSN. "I look up and [my breath caught].

  • 'Mob Wives' Shakeup

    "Mob Wives" is introducing some "New Blood." VH1 has shaken up the cast of "Mob Wives" with two new faces joining the fray and rebranding the show "Mob Wives: New Blood." Renee Graziano, Drita D'Avanzo and Big Ang will return to "Mob Wives" and will be joined by Alicia DiMichele and Natalie Guercio.

  • 'Arrested Development' Star Heads To 'Community'

    "Community" is showing more love for "Arrested Development": In addition to featuring a cameo by series creator Mitch Hurwitz in an episode, the NBC comedy has now signed up David Cross for a guest spot. Vulture first reported the news.

  • Why It Wasn't Canceled

    Based on their low ratings, shouldn't ABC's "Betrayal" and CBS's "Hostages" been canceled by now? Neither freshman drama has caught on with viewers, and they seem unlikely renewal candidates. But both have survived so far -- and it's their status as limited-run series that may have saved them.

  • Ron Swanson Is A Sore Loser

    It's appropriate to breathe a sigh of relief right now. p> Second: In one of the new episodes, Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) plays Big Buck Hunter, his first hunting video game, with Donna (Retta). a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?

  • Charlie Sheen Has 'An Idea' For Old Boss Chuck Lorre

    Charlie Sheen wants to make amends with his "Two and a Half Men" boss Chuck Lorre, apparently. Sheen took to Twitter with a message for Lorre. The photo is of the People's Choice Award the show one.

  • NBC Saves 'Sean'

    Somebody wants more episodes of "Sean Saves the World." And that somebody is NBC!

  • Mariska's Big Honor

    Mariska Hargitay got a big honor on Friday, Nov. 8 when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The "Law & Order: SVU" star was joined by her pals including Blair Underwood, Debra Messing, Hilary Swank, Maria Bello and "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf. Hargitay was honored with the 2,511th star on the Walk of Fame at 6328 Hollywood Blvd.