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Which sitcoms can't you wait to laugh at?
PopWatch — Which sitcoms can't you wait to laugh at? Despite trying to appear serenely demure, Gillian Flynn and I are pretty psyched for the return of two of our fave (and Emmy -nominated) sitcoms, The Office and 30 Rock . But we'd also like to know: Which laff-shows are you most eagerly awaiting? (Side note: If the minute-long chat below doesn't fulfill your work-procrastination needs, ...

Vote for the EWwys! (You came up with the nominations, after all)
PopWatch — ... in five drama divisions -- the battle for best series is super-close; Battlestar Galactica , Bones , Friday Night Lights , and The Wire are all within reach of the coveted Golden Ewe trophy -- then come back to EW.com tomorrow when we'll reveal the nominees in five comedy races. The EWwy polls close Sept. 17, and every vote counts -- even Mr. Shatner's. Also, a note to the Emmy-obsessed: If you haven't already, check out EW.com's Emmy Headquarters , where you'll find the ...

Kathy Griffin wins another Schmemmy and 'F---ing Matt Damon' is still all the rage
PopWatch — ... . For EW.com's continuing Emmys coverage, including bracket games to name the best Emmy-winning drama and comedy of all-time click here . And, of course, don't forget to vote in our first annual EWwy Awards, which honor the series, actors, and actresses snubbed in the Emmy nominating process. (Last time I checked, Battlestar Galactica was tied with Bones for Best Drama, ahead of Friday Night Lights , The Wire , and Big Love .) ...

Vote for 'Two and a Half Men'...
PopWatch — ... Oh, and if you're into the EWwys, chances are you're into the Emmys as well, so be sure to check out EW.com's Emmy headquarters , awesome ...

Enter the Fray: a week of David on David action, skinny starlets, and more!
PopWatch — ... . Sheer pandemonium, we know. Have a great weekend, P-Dubs! And don't forget us for all of your Emmy needs! Before the big show on Sunday night, make sure to ...

There's an Emmys party goin' on right here
PopWatch — ... decides to wear a new gown inspired by Dippin' Dotz or any other heavily processed food. (Fingers crossed!) On Monday, come back for plenty of exclusive red carpet videos from Michael Ausiello, plus a PopWatch discussion of the winners and who got snubbed. Meanwhile, there's still plenty of time to whoop Ausiello's ass -- in general! -- but specifically in EW's 2008 Emmy Predictions Game . We'll announce that winner on Monday. And there's plenty more deliciousness on EW's comprehensive 2008 Emmys hub . Enjoy!

Who got snubbed by Emmy? Which winners delighted you?
PopWatch — Who got snubbed by Emmy? Which winners delighted you? Zeljkoivanekvanessawilliamsemmys_l Look, I didn't want to have to run another photo of Ugly Betty 's Vanessa L. Williams on PopWatch this week -- okay, that's a blatant lie -- but after she got snubbed by Emmy tonight for the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy statuette, I had no choice but to vent. No disrespect to Jean Smart, who's a terrific actress, but let me just say that Samantha Who? rhymes with "get a clue!" I know, that doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but I just finished four hours of grueling ...

Colbert, 'Bones,' 'Office,' and 'Lost' stars win EWwys
PopWatch — ... (including scoop on Lost , The Office , and Bones ) • Our 2008 Emmy Awards hub (including the best/worst of the telecast and the fashion) • ...

Emmy Ratings Down This Year
Hollywood Insider — Emmy ratings down this year Apparently, adding more hosts to the Emmys does not add more viewers. This year's telecast, presided over by Ryan Seacrest, Heidi Klum, Tom Bergeron, Howie Mandel, and Jeff Probst, only managed to reach 12.2 million viewers, down 6 percent from last year's 13 million. Not helping the snooze fest — I mean — elegant awards program was competition from NBC's Sunday Night Football , which scored a solid 16 million viewers. ABC didn't have much luck earlier in the evening either with Jimmy Kimmel's Big Night of Stars . The funnyman's special only saw ...

Emmy ratings down from last year
PopWatch — Emmy ratings down from last year Heidivsandy_l Apparently adding more hosts to the Emmys does not add more viewers. This year's telecast, presided over by Ryan Seacrest, Heidi Klum (pictured, left), Tom Bergeron, Howie Mandel, and Jeff Probst, only managed to reach 12.2 million viewers, down 6% from last year's 13 million. Not helping the snooze fest elegant awards program was competition from NBC's Sunday Night Football , which scored a solid 16 million viewers. ABC didn't have much luck earlier in the evening either, with Jimmy Kimmel's Big Night of Stars . The ...

Ricky Gervais gets 2009 Oscar buzz -- as potential host
Hollywood Insider — Ricky Gervais gets 2009 Oscar buzz -- as potential host Rickygervais_l Ricky Gervais ' memorable appearance on the Sept. 21 Emmys tipped off Hollywood to its next possible Oscar host. Shortly after Gervais jokingly scolded Steve Carell for stealing the Emmy he won last year for Extras , his reps were besieged with inquiries about his availability and were urged to book a meeting with Academy Awards organizers, stat. "The buzz around town is that Ricky should host the Oscars," says one source close to the star. He's already racking up the ...

Stephen and his Jewish friend talk to EW
Oh No They Didn't! — ... ponders, ''Would it be weird to be dressed like this and have a bagel, salmon, and a schmear?'' Pseudo-blowhard Stephen Colbert has his own worries. Striking his best Michelle-as-Black-Panther pose, he glances at the original cartoon and realizes that he's ''hippier'' than the potential First Lady. Gesturing at his own waist, he moans, ''I could drop a baby like a peasant.'' Other than that, though, their worries are few. Both of their Comedy Central shows just received an Emmy (The Daily Show won best Variety, Music, or Comedy ...

Enter the Fray: the Emmys, the Davids, Britney, and more!
PopWatch — ... and most of you. 1. It was Emmy fever all over EW.com this week, and the faithful TV-lurving PopWatchers were in attendance for our ...

'Entourage' renewed for sixth season
Hollywood Insider — 'Entourage' renewed for sixth season HBO announced today that it has granted a sixth season to its comedy series Entourage , which stars Jeremy Piven (who just received his third consecutive supporting actor Emmy for his role in the series), Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly , Kevin Dillon, and Jerry Ferrara. At the conclusion of its fifth season , currently airing Sunday nights on HBO, Entourage will have debuted 66 episodes. The sixth season will start production in early 2009 and debut over the summer. Related Entourage news: Michael ...

On the Scene: A Night on the Town With 'Mad Men'
PopWatch — ... After Bryan "Salvatore Romano" Batt and a gaggle of dancing girls brought the house down with Dean Martin's "Sway," everyone was so amped that the presence of Dar Williams backing Colin "Father Gill" Hanks (pictured) for a finale rendition of "Early in the Morning" barely made a ripple. What the hell was Dar Williams doing there? Who cared! We were very giddy and full of Chivas and free cheese, and we'd taken the wonderment to 11. That there's a reason Mad Men reaped a kabillion Emmy noms this year, PopWatchers, and it's not just the well-written scripts or the kindly ...