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'Grey's' Brooke Smith Adopts
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"Grey's Anatomy" star BROOKE SMITH has a new addition to her family, a baby girl the actress adopted from Ethiopia, it is reported by People magazine.

This is the second daughter for the actress, who plays Dr. Erica Hahn on the hit ABC series. Brooke and husband STEVEN LUBENSKY, a cinematographer, are the parents of 5-year-old FANNY.

Joshua Jackson's in the 'Fringe'

ET has your first look at "Fringe," a thriller starring JOSHUA JACKSON ("Dawson’s Creek"), JOHN NOBLE ("Lord of the Rings") and newcomer ANNA TORV as an unlikely trio who discover a deadly mystery and realize they may be part of something that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.

'Extreme Makeover' In New Orleans
The 'Extreme' team is in the Big Easy to help repair damage from Hurricane Katrina.

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" finishes up its 50-state tour with two rebuilds in the hard-hit New Orleans area for the season finale: a home for the Usea family and the Noah's Ark Missionary Baptist Church.

"The reason I think it is so significant and poignant [that we are finishing there] is that we are letting America and the world know that those people are still down there and still need help," designer MICHAEL MOLONEY tells ET. "It is phenomenal when you drive around and see what is still devastated, what is red tagged and waiting to be demolished."

The Usea family lives in Westwego, LA, which was hard-hit by Hurricane Katrina, but BRAD and LAURA USEA were lucky in that their home survived. Not so fortunate was Laura's mother GRACE, whose home was destroyed, as were those of Brad's twin brother CHAD and older brother CHRIS.

Rob Estes Joins '90210'
The hunky "Melrose Place" star moves into a new zip code.

The CW announced today that ROB ESTES will be joining the ever-growing cast of "90120."

Rob plays Harry, husband to LORI LOUGHLIN and son to JESSICA WALTER. He signs on as the principal of West Beverly High, his alma mater, after he moves his family from Kansas back to Beverly Hills to take care of his aging alcoholic mother, Tabitha (Walter).

Here is the breakdown of the cast so far:

VIDEO: Ellen's Big Announcement

Airing today, ELLEN DeGENERES says she and long time girlfriend PORTIA DE ROSSI are planning to wed now that California has ruled the State's ban on gay marriage unconstitutional. Watch the emotional clip right here, but grab a tissue first!

'The Hills' Scores!
ET has the latest...

This just in: "The Hills" is a hit! According to Us Weekly, MTV announced that the guilty pleasure's season finale on Monday was the most watched show in its time period among the ever-important 12-34 age group.

This season of "The Hills" was watched by more than 43 million people, making it MTV's most successful series since "The Real World XIV: San Diego" in 2004.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi to Wed
The longtime girlfriends will say "I do."

ELLEN DEGENERES and PORTIA DE ROSSI are set to tie the knot!

The celebrated talk show host and her long time girlfriend will make the announcement on Ellen's show today, an audience member told the Associated Press press after yesterday's taping.

The big news comes on the heels of the California high court striking down state laws against gay marriages.

Andrea Evans Returns to 'OLTL' After Stalking Incident

ANDREA EVANS has returned to her Emmy-nominated role as Tina Lord Roberts on "One Life to Live" after an 18-year absence -- just in time for the show's 40th anniversary, taking place on July 15.

"To know that I left 'One Life to Live' 18 years ago and that the audience still so badly wanted me to come back -- how could I say no?" she tells ET. "There is nothing more complimentary than to have your audience miss you and want you back."

Andrea says she never wanted to leave the show, but she was involved in a very scary stalking situation at that time and as the danger escalated, she realized, it was her job or her life. Of course, her decision was obvious.

'Ghost Whisperer''s Season Finale Sneak Peek
Melinda learns some uncomfortable truths on tonight's "Ghost Whisperer."

The "Ghost Whisperer" wraps up its season tonight when Melinda (JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT) uncovers the truth about her family's past through a series of bodily possessions.

On last week's episode, Melinda, after many years and a long search, reunited with her father (guest star MARTIN DONOVAN), who she discovered was a prosecutor in Grandview and may have convicted an innocent man, who is now seeking revenge.

When Melinda rushed to warn her father, she may have been too late. The door to his hotel room was jammed, and there was blood seeping out.

Breaking News: Cristian de la Fuente Schedules Arm Surgery
ET breaks "Dancing" news!

ET breaks news that "Dancing with the Stars"' finalist CRISTIAN DE LA FUENTE, who tore a muscle in his bicep during a dance two weeks ago, has scheduled surgery for next Friday, after the finale.

The former "CSI: Miami" and telenovela star told us, "The arm cannot improve unless I have surgery and I have surgery scheduled for next Friday."

He said that his arm is hindering him in some ways in preparing for the upcoming finale: "The problem right now is that we don't use [the arm in our routine], but sometimes if we fall after a lift or something, and I put my weight on my arm, it really hurts.

Syesha Reacts to Her 'American Idol' Exit
The last woman standing loses her shot to become a part of the "American Idol" finale.

Despite her numerous visits to the bottom two, SYESHA MERCADO's "American Idol" journey took her all the way to the Final 3, but it finally came to an end on the talent competition's Wednesday night results show.

"I never packed my bags," she reveals. "They told us, 'Pack your bags.' I was, 'I am not packing my bags because I don't want to go home yet.' If you want something, it is going to happen for you. If you want to be Top 3, you'll be Top 3. I didn't pack my bags because I wasn't ready. I just talked to my family a lot. They helped me stay strong."

Syesha shares that she felt at a disadvantage at the beginning of the competition, because she was on vocal rest. Viewers of the Hollywood Week shows will recall that she was carrying paper and pencil to write notes, saving her voice for the final performance that could get her into the Final 24.

NEW VIDEO: Eva in Cannes

Hair-color spokes-babe EVA LONGORIA-PARKER sits down for a one-on-one with ET! The "Desperate Housewives" star is at the Cannes Film Festival for L'Oreal Cosmetics, a major sponsor of the event, where paparazzi mania is taking over!

"As crazy as it seems, it's very organized," Eva says.

Her French-born hubby TONY PARKER is in playoffs right now, so he could not join her, but the two won't be apart for long.

FOX Announces New Schedule
ET has the latest...

FOX revealed today during its upfronts that it will be adding two new dramas, three new comedies and one unscripted series to its schedule.

"Lost" creator J.J. ABRAMS is bringing his talent to the network this fall with his new fantastical thriller "Fringe," starring "Dawson's Creek" alum JOSHUA JACKSON as a member of a trio which uncover a deadly mystery and soon realize they may be a part of a bigger pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.

JERRY O'CONNELL is heading to FOX this fall with his new comedy "Do Not Disturb," about a group of people who manage one of the Big Apple's hottest hotels. "At FOX we are the network that is constantly creating new ways to keep viewers entertained and engaged," said PETER LIGUORI, Chairman, Entertainment, in a press session to introduce the new schedule. "At FOX, the mindset is it is business as unusual."

'21 Jump Street' - The Movie!
A TV classic goes to the big screen.

ET confirms the news that 'Superbad' star JONAH HILL is in talks to develop, star in and executive produce a movie version of '21 Jump Street.'

The actor is a departure from the likes of JOHNNY DEPP, who rose to fame playing an undercover cop posing as a high school student in TV series, which ran from 1987-1991.

Best known for his comedic turns in JUDD APATOW films -- Jonah also appeared in 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up' -- this will be the actor's first opportunity to write and produce a feature.

Secrets from the New 'Bachelorette'!
DeAnna Pappas talks about her new adventures in dating!

Brunette beauty DeANNA PAPPAS made reality TV history last year when both she and finalist JENNI CROFT were rejected by Texas nightclub owner BRAD WOMACK in the 2007 season finale of "The Bachelor." Now, she's talking to ET about her new search for love among 25 hunky guys as the star of "The Bachelorette," premiering at 10 p.m. Monday, May 19th, on ABC. The good news?

"Luckily, none of them are from Austin!" DeAnna says. "There are no hard feelings towards Brad or Texas or anything. I was really confused when it happened, but after it was all over, said and done with, I was actually very happy that Brad stood up for what he believed in and didn't propose to someone just because he was under pressure."

DeAnna says she was "so excited" to be on the receiving end of the limo line on the first night, even when the guys got a little crazy, trying to impress her. One ambitious suitor even strips down to a Speedo and jumps in the pool!

Syesha Goes Home; The Davids Advance to Finale
ET has your "Idol" scoop!

America voted, and they chose to send the Davids -- DAVID ARCHULETA and DAVID COOK -- to next week's "American Idol" finale -- which meant the end of the competition for SYESHA MERCADO.

The naturally poised young woman took the news with her characteristic good humor, singing her final song, ALICIA KEYS' "If I Ain't Got You" with a cheerful smile on her face.

She told the crowd, "There [are] too many words, I don't know what to say, I just want to say thank you. Thank you."

The First Interview with 'ANTM' Winner Whitney!
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After weeks of fierce photo competition in Italy, WHITNEY was named "America's Next Top Model"! Only ET was with the first plus-sized "ANTM" winner at the offices of Seventeen as the finale aired, and we have her exclusive reaction as she sees her cover for the first time!

"I was crying!" she says after seeing the issue, on stands June 3. "Tears were coming out tonight."

The final three finalists ANYA, FATIMA and Whitney battled it out, first filming a CoverGirl commercial and shooting a CoverGirl print ad. After that challenge, Fatima was eliminated and Anya and Whitney headed into the final competition -- a runway show wearing VERSACE clothing!

Simon Baker Gets 'Mental' for CBS

SIMON BAKER, who starred in CBS's "The Guardian," returns to the network this fall in "The Mentalist," as Patrick Jane, a quirky consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) who has a terrific track record for closing cases.

Before signing up with the CBI, Jane was a semi-celebrity who had made his living as a psychic. He was successful at it, but now claims that his success was really due to razor-sharp observational skills, not due to any psychic powers. Still, his skills are in-demand, although, not always appreciated due to his unorthodox methods.

"The Mentalist" will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on CBS, following "NCIS."

Elizabeth Reaser Compiles an 'Ex List'

If romantic comedy is your bag, check out CBS's newest entry: "The Ex List," starring ELIZABETH REASER ("Grey's Anatomy") as a 30-something, single gal who learns from a psychic that she only has one year to find a husband -- and it is going to be someone she has already dated. If she doesn't find him, the psychic predicts that she will be alone for the rest of her life.

As she begins the journey down the long list of exes she compiles, Bella (Reaser) is optimistic in the face of a great deal of adversity: exes who would have best been left uncovered.

"The Ex List" will air Fridays at 9 p.m. on CBS, following "Ghost Whisperer."

Shopping with the 'Gossip Girls'
The trendy crew spills secrets at the Lucky Lounge!

"Gossip Girl" castmates MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG, CONNOR PAOLO and JESSICA SZOHR were in designer heaven Tuesday at the Lucky Magazine Lounge in NYC. The upper East Side clique went so gaga over the TREESJE handbags and goodies provided to the stars as part of the TV UpFront presentations in New York that they even spilled some finale secrets! Plus new "90210" castmember ANNALYNNE McCORD also weighs in on her much-anticipated spin-off.