August 6, 2007

Kate Walsh's Wild Bachelorette Party Revealed



Bride-to-be Kate Walsh let loose in Las Vegas this weekend for her bachelorette party – and it got pretty wild!

“Extra” has learned Kate was joined by several of her girlfriends, including former “Grey’s Anatomy” co-star Sara Ramirez, for a weekend in Sin City.

The party, according to People, included some sun, two male strippers and a night of drinks at hotspot Tao!

July 11, 2007

'Grey’s Anatomy' Gets New Cast Member



“Grey’s Anatomy” has just added a fresh face to Seattle Grace Hospital.

Chyler Leigh, best know for starring in the 2001 spoof “Not Another Teen Movie,” has signed on to play Dr. Meredith Grey’s half-sister Lexie Grey.

A rep for ABC Television Studios told People that Chyler, 25, will be a series regular as the new intern at the hospital!

July 3, 2007

Isaiah Washington Blames Patrick Dempsey



Isaiah Washington is fighting mad since being fired from “Grey’s Anatomy,” and he’s blaming Patrick Dempsey for the blow-up that resulted in his infamous homophobic slur.

Last night on “Larry King Live,” Isaiah said he lost his cool when he confronted Patrick for being late to the set.

Isaiah was ready to start shooting, but Patrick wanted to wait for Ellen Pompeo before the scene began.

June 28, 2007

Kate Walsh: 'Private Practice' to Be Stiff Competition for 'Grey's'


“Grey’s Anatomy” fans are already missing Kate Walsh, but the gorgeous redhead is revealing to “Extra” why her spin-off show, “Private Practice,” might be even better than “Grey’s.”

“Basically, where ‘Grey’s’ is sort of people who worked together that become friends, these are all friends that decided to form a private practice,” Kate explained.

Also, with the addition of hotties Tim Daly and Taye Diggs, the series is sure to gain the type of following that “Grey’s” has with its McDreamys and McSteamys!

June 21, 2007

Isaiah Washington Changing His Tune: 'They Fired the Wrong Guy'



Though Isaiah Washington has said he’s “not angry” about being fired from “Grey’s Anatomy,” he’s now claiming now ABC made a mistake.

“They fired the wrong guy,” Isaiah told his hometown paper, The Houston Chronicle. "I have to clear my name. I'll start from the beginning. I'm telling everything."

Isaiah, 43, came under fire last fall when he reportedly got into a fight with co-star Patrick Dempsey and used a gay slur against his co-star T.R. Knight.

June 19, 2007

Is McSteamy Going to Be a Daddy?


"Extra” went yachting with “Grey’s Anatomy” hottie Eric Dane and his wife in Monte Carlo – and they revealed some big baby news!

Plus, will Eric pay a visit to Kate Walsh on the “Grey’s” spin-off, “Private Practice?”

June 18, 2007

Gay Activist Petitions to Bring Isaiah Washington Back



Ex-"Grey's Anatomy" star Isaiah Washington, who used homophobic slurs against co-star T.R. Knight and got axed from the show, is finding support from an unlikely source.

A prominent lesbian and gay activist is circulating an online petition to ABC in an effort to get Washington his job back.

The petition states that axing Washington "further adds to a disturbing new trend at ABC wherein minority actors have been dismissed at an alarming rate over the past two years. Blacks, including...Star Jones ('The View'), Harold Perrineau ('Lost'), Alfre Woodard, Mehcad Brooks and Page Kennedy ('Desperate Housewives') have been let go...One must ask themselves, what is going on?"

June 15, 2007

You Tell Us: Did Isaiah Deserve to Be Fired?



After a season filled with scandal, Isaiah Washington’s contract was not renewed on “Grey’s Anatomy.”

But now it’s time to sound off: do you think he deserved to be fired? Post your comments and they may even be read on the show!

Isaiah Washington on Being Fired: 'I'm Not Angry. I'm Disappointed'


Isaiah Washington speaks out, on camera for the first time, about the scandal that rocked primetime TV and cost him his job on “Grey’s Anatomy.”

“You really have to focus on tomorrow,” says Isaiah, who is trying to move on from the gay-slur firestorm that finally led to his firing.

“Life goes on. Life is good,” he says.

June 13, 2007

Isaiah Washington: 'I'm Saddened by the Outcome'



Isaiah Washington is speaking out for the first time about being fired from “Grey’s Anatomy.”

"I did everything that the producers and the network asked me to do,” Isaiah insisted. “I came back under great duress and stress, and thought I was doing the job I was hired to do."

The actor received a phone call last week from the show’s creator, Shonda Rhimes, saying he would not be invited back because of his past behavior.

June 8, 2007

Isaiah Washington Off of 'Grey's Anatomy'



Washington: 'I'm Mad as Hell and I'm Not Going to Take It Anymore.'

ABC Television Studios announced Friday morning that Isaiah Washington’s contract will not be renewed for next season – in other words, he’s been fired.

“Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes called Isaiah this morning and informed him of the decision.

TV Guide reported that the decision was made based on “a pattern of problematic behavior.”

Several months ago, Isaiah created a firestorm of controversy when he allegedly used an anti-gay slur to describe fellow castmate T.R. Knight.

June 6, 2007

'Grey's' to Bring Back Dr. George O'Malley



After rumors that he may leave the show, “Extra” has learned that ''Grey's Anatomy'' will bring T.R. Knight, who plays Dr. George O’Malley, back full time next year.

T.R. Knight will be paid about $125,000 per episode, Entertainment Weekly reports.

However, the future of T.R.’s co-star, Isaiah Washington, is still uncertain.

Washington’s character, Dr. Burke, fled Seattle in last season’s finale after he and Christina didn’t go through with their wedding.

June 5, 2007

Love Is In the Air for Docs from Seattle Grace



Love is in the air for the cast of “Grey’s Anatomy!"

Ellen Pompeo and fiancé Chris Ivery are revealing they won’t be hitting the local beaches this summer – their vacation plans are a little more global!

The adorable couple will head to Europe and Japan this summer.

But the twosome are still keeping mum on when exactly they’ll get married.

‘Extra’ Answers Some Burning ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Questions


The stars of “Grey’s Anatomy” took over the red carpet at the Chrysalis event Monday night, and “Extra” was there to get the scoop!


May 22, 2007

Little Ones to Come for Katherine Heigl and Fiancé Josh Kelley?


Katherine Heigl left her scrubs-wearing “Grey’s Anatomy” character Izzy in the dust at the glitzy premiere of her new comedy, “Knocked Up.”

The star donned a knockout low-cut dress for her big night, but in the latest comedy from director Judd Apatow, she traded in everything for maternity clothes!

Katherine plays a woman who gets pregnant after a one-night stand with “The 40-Year-Old Virgin’s” loveable oaf Seth Rogen.

It’s a special movie for Katherine because she got engaged to musician Josh Kelley – and all that real-life baby talk is making Josh squirm!

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