VERA WANG AND HUSBAND SEPARATE AFTER 23 YEARS: Vera Wang has separated from her husband. A rep for Wang, the ultimate wedding gown designer, released a statement saying, “Vera Wang and Arthur Becker have mutually and amicably agreed to separate. They remain devoted parents to their two daughters.” The two have been married since 1989.

KRISTIN CHENOWETH INJURED ON ‘THE GOOD WIFE’ SET: Kristin Chenoweth was hospitalized on Wednesday after she was struck by a piece of falling equipment on the set of The Good Wife. According to the 911 call, a gust of wind knocked lighting equipment into Chenoweth, and she fell to the ground and hit her head. A rep for the New York Fire Department said that Kristin was being treated for “minor injuries” connected to the accident.

ZSA ZSA GABOR’S HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER REACH AGREEMENT: Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husbandFrederic von Anhalt has been appointed her temporary conservator under a new agreement. Gabor’s daughter Constance Francesca Hilton has been fighting him for years about managing the 95-year-old’s finances and health, but the two reached an agreement that was approved by a judge on Wednesday. The settlement means that several attorneys will have financial oversight of the situation and Hilton will be allowed to visit with her mother weekly.

JAMIE CAMPBELL BOWER DATING BONNIE WRIGHT? Jamie Campbell Bower — who recently called off his engagement to his Harry Potter costar Bonnie Wright — is reportedly rebounding with Lily Collins. Bower, 23, and Wright, 21, became engaged in April 2010 after a whirlwind romance. Shortly after news of the broke engagement hit the press — Bower was photographed holding hands with Collins, whom he stars opposite in Mortal Instruments.

MYLA SINANAJ RUINING KIM’S DIVORCE STRATEGY? Myla Sinanaj’s clarification that she is not pregnant with Kris Humphries’ baby might be a blow to Kim Kardashian’s divorce strategy.RadarOnline.com reported that Kim’s legal team had subpoenaed Myla to be deposed in divorce proceedings with Kris in the hopes of discrediting his fraud claim against her. A source told the website, “Kim’s lawyers are certainly going to have to re-think their strategy to determine if they still want to depose Myla. Myla would easily be impeached under questioning from Kris’ lawyers. Yes, Kris did hook up with Myla, but they were never in an exclusive relationship.”

 

CHARLIE SHEEN COMMENTS ON ‘IDOL’ RUMORS: Charlie Sheen said that he’d consider joining the judge’s panel on American Idol. The possibility was raised by the show’s producer Nigel Lythogoe — presumably as a joke — when Lythgoe was asked about rampant casting rumors. Charlie told TMZ that joke or not, he’d go on the show — “If the numbers move the needle AND ‘Idol’ matches 20% of my weekly salary for Autism Speaks, JDRF, and the Boys and Girls Club . . . then the hell with it. As we say, pour the smoke.”

KELLY OSBOURNE FRONTRUMMER FOR ‘X FACTOR’ GIG? Kelly Osbournehas reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to host X Factor. It’s been rumored thatKhloe Kardashian and Stacy Keibler are also up for the part, but Kelly is getting the best reception. According to PerezHilton.com, a source close to the production said, “Everyone loved Khloe, but honestly, she doesn’t have enough hosting experience. Kelly, on the other hand, is pretty well-versed. Production is definitely leaning towards Kelly.”

KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN REPORTEDLY WON’T GET MUCH $$ FOR BABY PHOTOS: Kourtney Kardashian’s new daughter Penelope apparently isn’t a hot commodity. PopEater.com claims that Kourtney will be “lucky” if she receives $20,000 to $30,000 for the exclusive first pictures. A source told the site, “It’s been a long time since paying to secure exclusive images of a celebrity baby guaranteed huge sales. Kourtney’s second child isn’t such a big deal. If it were Kim’s baby, it might be different, but with the exception of hardcore fans no one is waiting to see what Penelope looks like.” By comparison, Jessica Simpson was reportedly paid $800,000 for the first pictures of her baby daughter, Maxwell — and the issue sold below par.

PACEY NOT GUNG HO ABOUT ‘DAWSON’S CREEK’ REUNION: Joshua Jackson isn’t so enthusiastic about the possibility of a Dawson’s Creek reunion. Even though some of his costars have politely entertained the idea, Jackson told reporters that he thought it was an unlikely project. When asked if he was interested, Jackson said, “Never say never. If I’m out of work for enough years, absolutely. We’ll be old and gray and nasty…”

 

1817, Author, naturalist, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau, who wrote Walden and created the concept of civil disobedience, was born.
1860, African-American scientist and educator George Washington Carver, whose discoveries helped to revolutionize agriculture in the South, was born.
1895, Lyricist Oscar Hammerstein, who partnered with composer Richard Rodgers on musicals such asOklahoma!, The King & I, The Sound Of Music, South Pacific, and Showboat, was born.
1908, Actor/comedian Milton Berle, the biggest star of early television, nicknamed “Uncle Milty” and “Mr. Television,” was born. He died March 27th, 2002, at 93.
1909, Actor “Curly“ Joe DeRita (The Three Stooges) is born. He dies in 1993.
1933, a new U.S. industrial code was established to fix a minimum wage of 40 cents an hour, the first national minimum wage law passed by Congress.
1954, Elvis Presley signs a contract with Sun Records and quits his day job at Crown Electric.
1960, the Ohio Art Company introduced the first Etch-A-Sketch toy for sale.
1962, The Rollin’ Stones, as they are known at the time, play their debut gig at the Marquee Club in London, England. The band includes Mick Jagger, Keith Richard, Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, and Dick Taylor, with future Kinks drummer Mick Avory rounding out the lineup.
1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by the Beatles peaks at Number Eight on the pop chart.
1969, Blind Faith kicks off its first (and only) U.S. tour at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
1976, Family Feud debuted on ABC with host Richard Dawson.
1979, the Chicago White Sox were forced to forfeit the second game of a twi-night doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers due to the behavior of disorderly fans during Disco Demolition Night. The promotion involved admitting fans for 98 cents if they brought a disco record. The records were then collected, and then literally blown up in center field. A riot ensued.
1980, “I’m Alive” by the Electric Light Orchestra peaks at Number 16 on the pop chart.
1980, “Cheap Sunglasses” by ZZ Top peaks at Number 89 on the pop chart.
1983, Traffic multi-instrumentalist Chris Wood dies at age 39.
1984, Happy Days last aired on ABC after 11 years.
1984, New York instituted the nation’s first mandatory seat belt law.
1984, Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale announced he’d chosen CongresswomanGeraldine Ferraro of New York to be his running mate. Ferraro was the first woman to run for the vice presidency on a major-party ticket.
1986, “Your Wildest Dreams” by the Moody Blues peaks at Number Nine on the pop chart.
1986, “Tuff Enuff” by the Fabulous Thunderbirds peaks at Number 10 on the pop chart.
1986, “Like A Rock” by Bob Seger peaks at Number 12 on the pop chart.
1996, TV journalist John Chancellor died at the age of 68.
1997, Generation Swine by Motley Crue enters the album chart at its peak position of Number Four.
1998, France beat Brazil, 3-0, for its first World Cup soccer championship.

 

CBS

• THE BIG BANG THEORY (repeat)
• THE BIG BANG THEORY (repeat)
• BIG BROTHER – (season premiere) Twelve new contestants move into the house; four successful players from previous seasons return to compete for a separate prize.
• PERSON OF INTEREST (repeat)

NBC

• THE OFFICE (repeat)
• PARKS AND RECREATION (repeat)
• SAVING HOPE – When a hyponotist is called into the hospital to help with a patient who can’t remember his identity, the man uses his psychic ability to connect Charlie and Alex.
• ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS – Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ divorce; a former air conditioner repairman becomes a respected rebel commander in Syria.

FOX

• TAKE ME OUT – A musician, a sales director, a construction company owner and a nightclub promoter try to impress 30 women looking for summer romance.
• THE CHOICE – (season finale) Dean Cain, Tyson Beckford, NFL player Ndamukong Suh and Dr. Robert Nettles look for love.

ABC

• DUETS – The celebrity singers choose songs that best showcase their duet partners’ talent.
• WIPEOUT – Contestants face obstacles including Slappy Meal and the Spin Psycho.
• ROOKIE BLUE – Oliver Shaw’s teenage daughter witnesses a brutal stabbing.

CW

• THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (repeat)
• THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (repeat)

FX

• ANGER MANAGEMENT – Kate starts a war when she steals one of Charlie’s group patients.
• WILFRED – Ryan tries to stop Wilfred from waging war against an unlikely foe.
• LOUIE – Louie heads to Miami.

MTV

• SNOOKI & JWOWW – Snooki and Jenni invite their Jersey Shore roommates over for dinner.

SHOWTIME

• THE REAL L WORD – (premiere) TBA

USA

• BURN NOTICE – Sam is kidnapped while in the Everglades; Fiona is in trouble with some dangerous inmates.
• SUITS – Travis Tanner returns to town; Louis and Mike finally see eye-to-eye.

DAY TIME TALK SHOW

THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW – (repeat)
THE VIEW – Bryan Cranston, Mario Cantone

LATE NIGHT TALK SHOWS

THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN (CBS) – Anne Hathaway, Moody McCarthy, Loudon Wainwright III
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (NBC) – Denis Leary, Olivia Munn, Kenny Chesney
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE (ABC) – Fred Williard, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON (CBS) – (repeat)
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON (NBC) – Queen Latifah, Noah Wyle, Cloud Nothings
LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY (NBC) – (repeat)
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART (COMEDY CENTRAL) – (repeat)
THE COLBERT REPORT (COMEDY CENTRAL) – (repeat)
CONAN – (repeat)