On Friday, Jon Gosselin sat down with GOOD MORNING AMERICA’s Chris Cuomo to complain that the media and the tabloids are exploiting his children for financial gain. Apparently, if anyone is going to exploit his children for financial gain it’s going to be him and Kate. After-all, they were totally there first. [E! Online]

Good News: In an effort to inject some more laughs into the fledging sophomore comedy, a SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE cast member will be dropping by Amy Poeher’s PARKS AND RECREATION this fall. Bad News: Said cast member is its weakest link, the highly unfunny Fred Armisen. [EW]

Contrary to popular belief, the Charles Toberman Estate (a Los Angeles mansion most famous for being the home of Vincent Chase and Co. during the first two seasons of ENTOURAGE) did not try to end its own life following the embarrassment that comes with being associated with the current dreadful season of ENTOURAGE. Rather, it was an unfortunate victim of the tragic wildfires that are currently plaguing California. [PerezHilton]

What do 90210 star Shenae Grimes and the TV Addict have in common? Well, aside from a lack of acting ability on both our parts, a love of Pinkberry. Score one for Shenae! [LA Times]

YOUR KID ATE WHAT? (9PM TLC)
Following in the footsteps of Jon and Kate’s eight — who will no doubt rack up some serious therapy bills when they’re old enough to realize what their parents put them through comes tonight’s victims kids — whose public humiliation medical operation is chronicled after swallowing some questionable items. Items include: a leaking battery, rat-poison pellets, magnets and toy cars.

ENTOURAGE (10:30PM HBO, HBO Canada)
Vince’s downward spiral into utter uselessness continues with tonight’s story that has him messing around with his compound’s security. Tune in next week when Vince tries his hand at refrigerator repair.

While critics and fans alike have pretty much declared the gang from ENTOURAGE — as Bruno might put it — so 2007. This TV Addict — understanding full well that nothing ever really happens on the show— remains unapologetically head-over-heels in love with Vinnie, ‘E,’ Turtle and Drama. Seriously, nothing gets us ready for a busy work week than an endless barrage of insults from one Ari Gold on Sunday nights at 10:30PM.

That said, last night’s less that stellar season opener did leave us scratching our head for a multitude of reasons. Not the least of which is why on earth the show — which is known for its fairly realistic portrayal of the inner-workings of Hollywood — would allow for an episode to air with such outdated references to a now ‘TONIGHT SHOW-less’ Jay Leno and a MY NAME IS EARL-free Greg Garcia (whose series was unceremoniously dumped by NBC this past May).

Adding to last night’s curious case of the unentertaining episode of ENTOURAGE was Vince’s quest for a driver’s license (Which if you ask us was a plot far more be-fitting a very-special episode of THE BRADY BUNCH), the back-and-forth between Eric and Sloane (Which, with apologies to actor Kevin Connolly who we’re a big fan of, stopped being interesting three seasons ago), and finally, the issue of Lloyd’s weight (Which is either an understandable side-effect of actor Rex Lee’s proximity to In ‘N Out Burger, or part of his brilliant plan to pull a ‘Tom Hanks ala Castaway’ and shed the pounds within 100 days as per Ari’s insistence).

Stay tuned…

Haters be damned! This TV Addict can’t wait for the culmination of Vinnie’s comeback when ENTOURAGE finally returns to HBO this July 12.

Nominees (L to R): Jeremy Piven [ENTOURAGE], Kevin Dillon [ENTOURAGE], Neil Patrick Harris [HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER], Rainn Wilson [THE OFFICE], Jon Cryer [TWO AND A HALF MEN]

SHOULD WIN: Neil Patrick Harris
Not only does NPH deliver a Legen.. [does this ever get old?]… dary performace week-in-week-out. He more importanatly serves as a shining example to all current and future child stars — Play your cards right and you don’t have to end up like this, this or this.

WILL WIN: Jeremy Piven
Because nobody loves egomaniacal Hollywood agents like egomaniacal Hollywood Emmy voters.

SNUBBED: WEEDS stars Justin Kirk and/or Kevin Nealon.

Emmy Coverage
Outstanding Reality TV Program
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama
Outstanding Drama
Outstanding Comedy

*theTVaddict.com does not guarantee his ‘winning picks’ — Do not, I repeat, Do not ‘bet the house, kids or family pet’ on them!

Good News: TERMINATOR THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES launched their second season last night with a phenomenal action-packed episode. Bad News: Which most of America missed because they were too busy watching DEAL OR NO DEAL. I mean seriously America. Are you trying to kill the medium that this TV Addict loves so dearly. What’s the deal? [Source]

Good News: According to Newsweek, the TV Addict is not the only guy who watches GOSSIP GIRL. Bad News: Still no confirmation as to whether I’m the only guy excited for PRIVILEGED. [Source]

Good News: The gang from ENTOURAGE returned on Sunday. Bad News: Clocking in at less than twenty-five minutes, each ENTOURAGE episode still feels way too short.

With all the free publicity ENTOURAGE has been giving Variety this season, I certainly hope the show got a good deal on this full page ad they took out with the hopes of snagging Johnny Chase a Best Actor Emmy Nod for his work in the fictional NBC show FIVE TOWNS.

What may have been lost in all THE SOPRANOS ‘Final Episodes’ hype is the fact that tonight marks the return of one of theTVaddict’s favourite dramas — Johnny Drama.

Yes my friends, Matt Dillon’s less famous — yet equally hilarious brother — Kevin Dillon (Johnny Drama) returns tonight with all new episodes of ENTOURAGE.

Those hoping Vinnie and Ari would have simply ‘hugged it out’ following last fall’s season finale are in for a bit of a shock [for a refresher of Ari being fired last season, see clip above]. Tonight’s premiere revolves around Vinnie’s birthday bash and the introduction of his new agent Amanda (deliciously played by Carla Cugino). I guess what they say about Hollywood is true. Never forget the number one rule — it’s not show-friends, it’s show-business.

ENTOURAGE returns tonight at 10PM on HBO and TMN in Canada.

With all the EMMY HOOPLA I haven’t had time to discuss my favourite summer series, ENTOURAGE (Why HBO would air the finale up against the EMMYS I’ll never understand). Sunday’s finale was pretty much the ‘Ari Show’, as Hollywood’s favourite agent desperately tried to save his job. Vince and Eric were not pleased that the ‘Ramones Project’ fell threw, and Ari attempts everything short of whoring out Lloyd to get it back – and save his job. In fact the Ari/Lloyd Banter was definitely the highlight of the episode (see favourite quotes above).

So did Ari end up getting fired? I won’t ruin it for you here (in case you missed it), but you’ll have to wait until the Spring to find out. While ENTOURAGE’S third season is twenty episodes, the second ten will air with the final SOPRANOS episodes in Spring 2007.