Justin Bieber to appear on SNL

Justin Bieber (16) will perform on an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live, NBC has announced.

DirecTV to save “Damages” from axe?

Sony & DirecTV will reportedly partner to keep Damages on the air for another season.

Charlie Sheen bargaining with “Two and a Half Men” team?

Charlie Sheen (44) has been accused of leaking the story that he is thinking of leaving “Two and a Half Men”. A source told E! TV that Sheen is using the reports as a bargaining tool for more money.

Idol star Alex Lambert enters “Dream” house

More than one million people have watched “American Idol” star Alex Lambert move into the If I Can Dream house.

Vivica Fox and Willow Smith to Appear on “True Jackson, VP”

Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s daughter Willow Smith has just been announced to appear on the Nickelodeon series, “True Jackson, VP”. Willow joins Vivica Fox and John Cena on the April 3 episode of Keke Palmer’s hit sitcom called “Pajama Party”.

Chad Lowe joins “Pretty Little Liars”

Chad Lowe (42) has joined the cast of upcoming ABC Family drama “Pretty Little Liars”.

Orlando Jones for Fox comedy pilot

Orlando Jones (41), an American comedian, film and television actor, has landed a role in Fox comedy pilot Tax Man.

Elizabeth Mitchell: V will become more violent

Elizabeth Mitchell, an American actress who is best known for her roles as Dr. Juliet Burke on ABC’s hit TV series Lost, has suggested that “V” will become more violent in future episodes.

Supernatural actress Julie McNiven joins “Stargate”

Supernatural actress Julie McNiven (29) has signed to guest star on Stargate Universe.

Tisha Campbell-Martin and Duane Martin land New Network Television gigs

While the White House is feeling optimistic about America’s acceleration of job creation, Tisha Campbell-Martin (41),an American TV and film actress and singer, and Duane Martin’s (44),an American film and television actor, income could also looking pretty stable.

Megan Fox turns down Lara Croft role

According to tabloids Megan Fox has turned down the role to play Lara Croft in the next Tomb Raider movie.

LA: The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is Southern California’s premier showcase for film and video works by Asian Pacific American and Asian Pacific international cinema artists. The festival encompasses screenings, panels, workshops, and artists’ awards.

When: April 29 – May 8, 2010 various times
Where: Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd., David Harvey Hwang Theatre, Aratani/Japan American Theatre and others
Info: 213-680-4462 ext 68, www.vconline.org

Dannii Minogue given two-week X Factor deadline

Simon Cowell is said to be worried that Dannii Minogue may not be able to cope with this year’s “X Factor”. Before Cowell makes a final decision, he wants Minogue to assure him that she will be in good health & will be able to give the show her full attention.

Paul O’Grady looking forward to new show

Paul O’Grady has revealed that he no longer has bad feelings towards ITV. The chatshow host left the channel in 2006 & described its executives as petty tyrants, adding that he would rather sweep the streets than work for them.

Jessica Alba will appear as a guest judge on “Project Runway”

Jessica Alba is headed to the runway, she’ll be appearing as a guest judge on “Project Runway”!

Cherie Lunghi: Casualty 1909 is over

Cherie Lunghi has reportedly revealed that the BBC is axing Casualty 1909.