Tonight is the big night. Alison Sweeney drops by NBC's primetime drama Mercy to guest star in the "I Did Kill You, Didn't I?" episode. Watch Sweeney's interview about the role after the jump.

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It's a sad day for Panther football fans! Taylor Kitsch (Tim Riggins) will not be returning when Friday Night Lights begins production on its next season. The news was first reported by E! Online's Watch With Kristin. This does not come as a huge surprise considering his character, Tim Riggins graduated high school at the end of season three, but that doesn't make the news hurt any less! 

Fans of Kitsch can keep an eye out for one of his many film projects set to be hitting a theater near you, and don't count out a return to Friday Night Lights just yet. Despite certain graduated seniors lack of homecoming storylines this season on FNL, there is always the chance Riggins may pop up in Dillon again.

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Michael Ausiello reports Oscar nominated actress Sharon Stone will make an apperance on NBC's hit drama, Law & Order: SVU. According to Ausiello, Stone will play an ex-cop who's now a prosecutor that bumps heads with the SVU crew in a huge storyline arc spanning four episodes.

SVU's executive producer Dick Wolf says,

It is obviously a thrill and a delight to have a star of Sharon’s wattage and importance joining SVU.

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Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello is reporting James Van Der Beek has landed a role on Mercy. The former Dawson's Creek star will play Liam West, the hospital's ICU chief who's been described as,

Cocky, womanizing, and manipulative, Dr. West will frequently clash with Sands, Harris, and the nurses. But beneath the alpha-male swagger lies a brilliant MD whose primary goal is to make Mercy Hospital money. The new doc is also hiding a deep, dark secret.

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Glee's Cinderella story. The musical dramedy raked in four Golden Globe nominations on Tuesday. Fox's freshman series was nominated for Best Television Series (Comedy or Musical) and landed Best Acting nominations for Matthew Morrison  and Lea Michele and a Best Supporting Actress nomination for Jane Lynch. Hot on the heels of Dexter's shocking season finale, and record breaking ratings come nominations for its star Michael C. Hall and his onscreen nemesis John Lithgow. Glee wasn't the only new series to land a Golden Globe nomination. ABC's Modern Family also received one.

The Golden Globes, which give out awards in both TV and film, also showed the love to George Clooney's Up in the Air. It garnered six nominations. Rob Marshall's highly anticipated Nine earned five nominations, while James Cameron's upcoming blockbuster Avatar earned four. Summer hits District 9 and Inglourious Basterds also earned nominations. Comedian and Precious star Mo'Nique received a Best Supporting Actress nomination. Woody Harrelson, who starred in Zombieland and played an important role in 2012, earned recognition for his work in The Messenger. Sandra Bullock capped off a standout year with a Best Actress (Musical or Comedy) nod for her role in The Proposal and a Best Actress (Drama) nod for The Blind Side.

Best Television Series (Comedy or Musical)

30 Rock
Entourage
Glee
Modern Family
The Office

Best Actor in a Television Series (Comedy or Musical)

Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Steve Carell, The Office
David Duchovny, Californication
Thomas Jane, Hung
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NBC has announced its midseason programming schedule. Chuck returns on January 11 while the anticipated Parenthood makes its debut on March 1. NBC's other new series, The Marriage Ref will be paired with The Celebrity Apprentice on Sundays, beginning March 14. See the full schedule after the jump.

Mondays
8-9 p.m. – Chuck
9-10 p.m. – Parenthood
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You just knew this was coming. Saturday Night Live spoofed the Tiger Woods incident with Gossip Girl's Blake Lively portraying his wife Elin.

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