Despite a cancellation, fans figured out how to play "The Game."

After outcry over the former CW series being canceled in 2009, BET decided to bring the show back with new episodes starting tonight. For those unfamiliar with it, "The Game" is a spin-off of another former popular African-American sitcom, "Girlfriends."

Both were created by writer Mara Brock Akil and both were the subject of major disappointment among their fans upon cancellation. The ensemble cast includes former "Sister, Sister" star Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall and Wendy Raquel Robinson.

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ABC has given the go-ahead for new seasons of six of its shows, but not quite yet for “Desperate Housewives” and “Brothers & Sisters."

According to TVLine, the network said at the Television Critics Association press tour that “Grey’s Anatomy”; “Private Practice”; “Modern Family”; “The Middle”; “Cougar Town” and “Castle” are all being renewed through next season.

But it looks like the stars of “Desperate Housewives,” which has been on ABC since 2004, might still be in negotiation phase.

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Here’s the thing about Britney Spears: Regardless of what you think about her or what the headlines may say, when this pop star drops a single – leaked or not – everyone stops to listen.

That’s exactly what happened when Spears’ latest song, “Hold it Against Me,” arrived a day early on Monday, sparking loads of commentary - even though the demo had made rounds on the Web last week with Perez Hilton singing preliminary praises.

When Ryan Seacrest debuted it on his show Monday, he promised that the track is “hot...it’s gonna be sick in the club,” and the fans, of course, are feeling it.

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Despite some high profile troubles, including an injured stunt man and having to replace an actor, the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" is back in the limelight with some good news.

The New York Times reports that the show "has knocked “Wicked” from its usual perch as the highest-grossing show on Broadway, claiming the top spot for itself last week."

According to the Times, the sales numbers were close. "Spider-Man" reportedly outsold by the slim margin of $58 by grossing $1,588,514 while "Wicked," which is a retelling of the famed "Wizard of Oz" tale,  grossed $1,588,456.

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Ballerinas, boxers and Harvard dropouts.

With Awards season looming, certain box office hits are beginning to stand out above the rest.

The Directors Guild of America announced its five nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement award.

“Their inspired films radiate the passion and unique vision of each of these filmmakers, who are about to become part of our Guild's rich history,” DGA President Taylor Hackford said.

The five feature films in the running are:

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Rachael Ray might have some unlikely competition in "The Twilight Saga's" Kristen Stewart. According to Garrett Hedlund, Stewart's co-star in the upcoming "On the Road," the actress has some killer culinary skills.

"You got to try the tortilla soup!" 26-year-old Hedlund, who currently appears in "Country Strong," tells MTV. "It's incredible. She's honed it."

Stewart herself boasted about the dish in an October interview with MTV, saying that she had done a lot of cooking for the "On the Road" cast.

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As Marquee reported yesterday, Elijah Wood has officially signed on to appear in Peter Jackson's two-part saga "The Hobbit." Now, fellow former "Lord of the Rings" stars Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis are following suit. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the duo will reprise their roles as Gandalf and Gollum, respectively.

Both characters were introduced in J.R.R. Tolkien's "Hobbit" novel. Gandalf the wizard helps set the adventure into motion and appears throughout the book while Gollum shows up in a memorable chapter in which Bilbo Baggins finds the One Ring in his lair.

"The Hobbit," which also stars Martin Freeman as Bilbo and Cate Blanchett as Galadriel, is scheduled to begin shooting in New Zealand in February. The films are currently slated to arrive in theaters in December 2012 and 2013.

The Hollywood Reporter also writes that Orlando Bloom has been made an offer to revisit his "LOTR" role as elf Legolas for "The Hobbit," though a deal has not been made.

Stay tuned!

Get ready to see a very different Seth Rogen in "The Green Hornet."

In the upcoming action flick — based on a 1930s radio series that spawned movie serials, a TV show, and a comic book — Rogen is Britt Reid, a playboy who abandons his hard-partying ways to become a masked crime fighter. As the Green Hornet, Rogen gets the chance to show off some pretty high-tech gadgets as well as some seriously cool clothes.

"It was weird wearing suits every day, I have to say," the funnyman tells CNN. "Ties, lots of ties — haven't worn a tie in a movie before, I don't think." Another big change? Rogen's body.

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Last night's "Bachelor" began with the 20 remaining women getting overly excited about date cards. Not the actual dates mind you, but the cards letting the women know about the dates. There were two individual dates and a group date involving 15 women.

The first individual date went to "dancing dentist" Ashley H. Brad said he had a big surprise for her, and it involved going down a dark, deserted road. An axe murderer jumping out of the bushes?

Not even close. A carnival magically appeared on some lot, and Brad and Ashley H. were the only two customers. Nothing says romantic first date like giant teddy bears, throwing balls at milk bottles and funnel cake. Ashley's seen eating cotton candy - I wouldn't want to hear from her dentist...oh, wait.

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In a new interview with Ellen DeGeneres revealed today, Paula confesses to Ellen that she did watch “American Idol” when Ellen was a judge on the show.

“I thought you did a good job," Paula tells Ellen. "I thought you handled yourself with poise and elegance. You handled yourself the right way that is authentic to who you are.”

Ellen is no longer a judge on “Idol," but Paula’s new show “Live to Dance” will be competing against “Idol” for viewership! The big question today is: Can she beat “Idol”?

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