— THR reports that A&E is developing a reality series around the Jackson brothers. Initially envisioned as a one-hour documentary (and filmed before Michael Jackson’s death), “Jackson Family Dynasty” will begin airing at some point this year.
— Entertainment Weekly has confirmed reports that “Gossip Girl” character Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) takes part in a homosexual kiss in the first half of the upcoming third season. To assist girlfriend Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) in earning freshman speech honors, Bass accepts the objective of wooing gay selection committee chair Josh Ellis (Neal Bledsoe). The EW report teases that the kiss results in some confusing fallout for Chuck.
— EW’s Michael Ausiello reveals the plotline for the fourth season five “How I Met Your Mother” episode:
Marshall and Lily want to hook up with Barney and Robin for double-dating and fun, but their desperate eagerness to please is a huge turn-off. Meanwhile, when a succession of girls come to his apartment and immediately fall asleep, Ted is bummed to learn he is a “Sexless Innkeeper” whose “dates” are only interested in a comfy place to crash.
— This week’s new “True Blood” viewership record: 5.332 million.
