The TV Addict 

Is it wrong that I’m almost as excited for Kristen Bell to star on HEROES as I would have been for a fourth season of VERONICA MARS. It’s like we’re getting Veronica Mars but with super powers! Who isn’t looking forward to watchingKristen Bell kick some serious butt!?

… can be found on TV GUIDE! As Michael Ausiello makes up for being out-scooped by Variety on the Kristen Bell/HEROES casting news by posting a pretty fantastic interview with Mrs. Bell herself. Click here to find out all the details on Bell’s new role as ‘Elle’ on HEROES, the current status of the MARS movie and whether or not Bell will follow up one Elle with another — as she discusses possibly heading to Broadway to play Elle Woods in LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL when the brilliant Laura Bell Bundy decides to step down from the role.

This fall, America’s about to find out what fans of VERONICA MARS have known for years. Kristen Bell is a HERO! According to this morning’s VARIETY, Bell has signed on for a key multiepisode arc set to start in October. Bell will play Elle, who Variety describes as, “a sexy, mysterious young lady who has ties to the supposed death of Peter, H.R.G.’s past and the future of Claire. Elle will kick off her arc by committing a serious crime, though it’s unclear whether she’s good or bad.” And just to get the rumour mill spinning — sexy, blonde with ties to both H.R.G AND Claire? Paging Claire’s long lost slightly older sister!

Thanks to GMMR for the early morning tip! (how does she do it!?)

Apparently a stint on the EMMYS and a quick song on VERONICA MARS simply weren’t enough to quench Kristen Bell’s Broadway Ambition. Today, Michael Ausiello is reporting that the reason Kristen Bell turned down a season on LOST was because she’s hoping to take over for Tony nominated Laura Bell Bundy in the Broadway smash hit musical LEGALLY BLONDE come February 2008. Having seen LEGALLY BLONDE and loved it, this TV Addict only has this to say if this rumour becomes a reality, “OMG! and where do I buy tickets?”

Rumour’s are running rampant that Veronica Mars herself Kristen Bell may be joining the cast of LOST this upcoming season. Great news, yes — but while we’re dreaming of things, I’d like EVERWOOD to return, a 90210 reunion movie and for TBS to give me back the half hour of my life that I spent enduring THE BILL ENGVALL show.

TNT announced today that SAVING GRACE has received a network order for an additional 15 episodes. Which would be exciting news, assuming I didn’t already have my plate full with four other strong yet incredibly flawed woman courtesy of DAMAGES, THE CLOSER, WEEDS, MY BOYS… well you get the idea.

According to a new study released by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, TV isn’t gay enough. Evidently GLAAD doesn’t get BRAVO. Jokes aside, this TV Addict thinks television’s come a long way over the last ten years and rather than attack the big networks, perhaps GLAAD should take the time to applaud them. After-all, WILL & GRACE, BROTHERS & SISTERS & UGLY BETTY are three examples of shows that would never have made it to air twenty years ago.

First things first — In case you were unaware, ABC switched up its schedule tonight in order to support their surprise hit OCTOBER ROAD. Thus, instead of a painful night of repeats, tonight on ABC we’ll be treated to brand new episodes of UGLY BETTY, GREY’S ANATOMY, and of course, OCTOBER ROAD. In other random news, if you’re interested in seeing a PAM BEESLEY NUDE! (also known as JENNA FISCHER from THE OFFICE) head on over to my friend Kathie at GMMR to check out some very revealing photos. Can’t get enough of nude celebrities? Kathie also has a very revealing shot of VERONICA MARS herself KRISTEN BELL. Do TV Spoilers get your more excited than nude celebs? (if so, you may be a cylon). Well click here to discover the shocking final moments of Sunday’s season finale of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. Still need more TV scoop? Ausiello has yet another infuriating BLIND ITEM that may spell doom for one of our favourite comedies (SCRUBS, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, 30 ROCK? Seriously, these Blind Items drive me bonkers!). Hope my incessant use of the words ‘nude’, ‘celebs’ and tv ’scoop’ and ’spoilers’ were enough to peak your interest. Have a great night of TV