Betty's Newton & Urie in Monte Carlo

It's Mandy and Mark, bitches! "Ugly Betty's" duo of catty fashionistas Becki Newton and Michael Urie recently returned from Monte Carlo, where they promoted their award-winning ABC comedy at the television festival.


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The scene-stealers will soon begin to work on season 3 of the comedy which has now moved production to New York City and may feature even more special appearances of fashion celebrities.

But will the more authentic look of Mode magazine help the show bounce back in the ratings? After premiering to about 13-15 million viewers in the fall of 2006, the comedy lost about a third of that audience by the spring 2008.


So what else is in store for season 3?

Although last fall's 'Wicked' episode may not have been one of the show's highs, Newton has explained her hilarious character may get to do more singing on the show.

After all, who can forget her hysterical performance for her former rock daddy Gene Simmons?

As for Urie, expect the return of David Blue who plays his chubby and lovable photographer boyfriend Cliff whom we haven't seen since last fall (prompting irrational suspicions of de-gaying of 'Ugly Betty').

VIDEO: Naomi Campbell on "Ugly Betty" Finale

So what happens when supermodel Naomi Campbell reaches for her cell phone? Why, everybody runs for cover, of course. Last night's hilarious 2nd season finale of ABC's "Ugly Betty" featured a special appearance of the short-tempered beauty.



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VIDEO: Lindsay Lohan on "Ugly Betty"

Last night's emotional season ending cliffhanger of ABC's "Ugly Betty" kicked things off with a "stay-in-the-kitchen-30-seconds-longer-and-you'll-miss-it" guest appearance of Lindsay Lohan playing a mean girl (what else?) in Betty's 1999 flashback. The appearance had been rumored since last fall, before the producers finally closed the deal with the mischievous actress this spring.



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Shirtless Eddie Cibrian on ABC's "Ugly Betty"

The 2nd season finale of ABC's "Ugly Betty" titled "Jump" (airs May 22, Lindsay Lohan guest stars) is just about to finish production. ABC has however already released promotional images from the episode including Eddie Cibrian's shirtless scene which was filmed last Saturday.

According to spoilers, Hilda (Ana Ortiz) may learn some shocking news about Cibrian's character Coach Diaz (who first appeared on the show last night and will be back next week and the week after). The couple will share several romantic kisses in the episode, but is their bliss doomed?

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Naomi Campbell Films "Ugly Betty"

Feisty supermodel Naomi Campbell was spotted this Wednesday in Los Angeles with a baseball bat in her hands. Fortunately, it was all a part of her appearance in the upcoming 2nd season finale of ABC's "Ugly Betty." Phew.


Dressed in an eye-rolling baseball uniform of skin-tight black top and shorts, red tights and high heeled sneakers, Campbell whacked the ball into the field tossing her hair extensions in the air.



In the ultimate fashion showdown, her team Elle magazine, took on the fictional Mode magazine, where Betty (America Ferrera) works.

The "Jump" episode (airs Thursday, May 22) centres on a charity softball game, between Elle and Mode magazine.


Campbell, whose temper has filled pages of tabloid magazines across the world, was arrested at Heathrow's Terminal 5 last Thursday after clashing with British Airwaves staff over a missing bag.

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Dimples Galore: More Cibrian "Betty" Stills

As you know, ABC's favorite guest star Eddie Cibrian is making a special appearance on the award-winning comedy "Ugly Betty" this May playing Justin's gym instructor Coach Diaz and his funky mama Hilda's potential love interest. Here are the latest images taken from the episode "Betty's Baby Bump" (airs May 8).

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Rebecca Romijn Demoted on "Ugly Betty"

In an interview with New York Post, Rebecca Romijn reveals extensive behind the scenes changes at "Ugly Betty" and says her transgender character Alexis Meade will be back next season on a recurring basis.

The actress says: "They made a tremendous amount of changes, especially with the writing staff [during the writer's strike], and while I know I'll be coming back next season, with all the changes, I'm not sure they can take care of my character they way they have been. So I'll be leaving, back in a recurring capacity, but it's time for me to leave and find something else."

I really adore Rebecca and I thought her Alexis was a great addition to the show, especially since it broke new ground for transgender characters on television. But the writers did seem to have run out of fresh ideas for her this season.

I am eager to learn more about the changes and what it will mean for other characters on the show. "Ugly Betty" has softened in the ratings this year and I wonder what ABC execs are attributing those losses to.

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Eddie Cibrian on "Ugly Betty" (Spoilers for #216: "Betty's Baby Bump")

The first images taken from the May 8 episode of "Ugly Betty" featuring special guest star Eddie Cibrian ("Dirty Sexy Money," "Samantha Who") have now been released. Check out Eddie the Dimples (who plays Justin's PE teacher on the show) getting a haircut from his student's mother, Her Sassy Self Ms. Hilda Suarez.

***SPOILERS***: Betty switches gears with rival Charlie (guest star Jayma Mays) and tries to befriend her by throwing a baby shower, a party that no one will ever forget.

Meanwhile, Hilda confronts Justin's PE teacher (guest star Eddie Cibrian as Coach Diaz) when she learns Justin is flunking gym.

Finally, Daniel unravels after his break-up with Renee, and Christina finally learns who fathered the baby she's carrying for Wilhelmina.

"Betty's Baby Bump" airs May 8 at 8/7c on ABC and is the 3rd of 5 all-new post-strike episodes of the show. 2nd season finale (#218) airs May 22.

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"Ugly Betty" Spoilers #2.15 "Burning Questions"

Why is Wilhelmina's sister so blue in the upcoming "Burning Questions" episode of the show? I don't know that, but I do know "Ugly Betty" is finally coming back in 9 days and I can't wait for the Mode gang to "bring it" all over again.

Here's what ABC was willing to disclose about the episode: An increasingly delusional Renee (guest star Gabrielle Union) becomes convinced that Betty is in love with Daniel and therefore is her rival for his affections.

Meanwhile, Hilda's new client at the beauty shop turns out to be ex-neighbor and lifetime nemesis Gina Gambarro (guest star Ava Gaudet), who returns to Queens to rub her fabulous life and wealthy doctor husband in Hilda's face.

(That would be the vixen from the pilot episode who fooled around with Betty's Walter - she was actually doing poor Betty a favor, wasn't she? - before Betty slammed the door on her house and broke her plasma).

"Project Runway's" Nina Garcia and Christian Siriano appear as themselves. No Eddie Cibrian yet.

This will be the 2nd of 5 all-new episodes. It airs on Thursday, May 1.

Unlike "Grey's" and "Lost", "Betty" didn't get an additional episode last week, but its season total will be one of the highest this strike-abbreviated season - 18.

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