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‘Dallas’ Reboot: Five Burning Questions

Wednesday night’s series premiere left us wondering everything but who shot J.R. By Kara Warner Jesse Metcalfe and Josh Henderson in “Dallas” Photo: How about that highly entertaining return to “Dallas” Wednesday night (June 13)? TNT’s reboot of the iconic ’80s hit struck a chord with viewers, 6,863,000 of them to be exact, which made it the #1 scripted series premiere on all of cable so far this year. Now that we’ve seen the first extended episode and been properly introduced to the new young castmembers , it’s time to throw out a few burning questions we hope to have answered over the course of season one. Whose Side Is Marta On? Despite the aggressive scheming set up by the male characters on the show, the biggest surprise in the series premiere was in the reveal of the bait-and-switchery by Marta Del Sol (played by Leonor Varela). She’s “working” for both sides of the Ewing family, or is she? J.R. told his son that he’s known her for years and that she’ll be the key to taking Soutfork from brother Bobby, and then we see John Ross and Marta having their own not-at-all-inconspicuous meeting on the 50-yard line of Dallas stadium. So who is Marta really working for? Bobby, J.R. or John Ross? How Soon Will Christopher and Elena Rekindle Their Romance? Clearly the love still burns between Christopher and Elena. We didn’t even need that heated scene re-hashing the abrupt end to their too-recent engagement to know that their flame has yet to be extinguished. So what now? If John Ross is responsible for sending the email that ended their relationship, there are trying times ahead, no matter the fact that Christopher just married his second love, Rebecca. We’re predicting to see a kiss between Christopher and Elena by episode three or four. Who’s Responsible for the Burglaries? Over the course of this first extended episode there were two burglaries, one at Christopher’s office and another at Bobby’s home. Was it John Ross? J.R.? It’s certainly easy to blame John Ross, since he is so obviously adept at manipulation and acquiring confidential information. And J.R. has no qualms about robbing his brother, but why make such a big show of it? And if it wasn’t the J.R.’s, who did it and how will they use whatever was taken against their targets? How Serious Are J.R. and Bobby’s Illnesses? Come on now, we just got the original Ewing boys back on the air and they both have life-threatening illnesses to deal with? Sure, it’s realistic that Bobby and J.R. are dealing with cancer or perhaps other age-related ailments, but we cannot have their lives hanging in the balance of this first season, at least not due to medical reasons. We’ll take a good ol’ bounty on their heads or something appropriately more dramatic. In the meantime, how long will J.R. and Bobby be dealing with these problems? Is John Ross Inherently Good or Evil? All signs currently point toward evil, given the fact that John Ross is likely the reason for the end of Christopher and Elena’s engagement, along with the burglary at Christopher’s office. Not only that, but he wants to wrestle Southfork away from his own flesh and blood and defy the wishes of his beloved grandmother. According to actor Josh Henderson, who plays John Ross, the troublesome young lad is going to be walking a fine line all season. “It’s funny people keep asking, ‘Who’s good and who’s bad?’ ” Henderson laughed. “We’ll have to see. I follow in my father’s footsteps basically, a little bit. Now how that describes my character we’ll see, but it’s definitely a lot of fun.” What burning questions do you have after the “Dallas” premiere? Leave your comment below!

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‘Dallas’ Reboot: Five Burning Questions

‘Dallas’ Reboot: Five Burning Questions

Wednesday night’s series premiere left us wondering everything but who shot J.R. By Kara Warner Jesse Metcalfe and Josh Henderson in “Dallas” Photo: How about that highly entertaining return to “Dallas” Wednesday night (June 13)? TNT’s reboot of the iconic ’80s hit struck a chord with viewers, 6,863,000 of them to be exact, which made it the #1 scripted series premiere on all of cable so far this year. Now that we’ve seen the first extended episode and been properly introduced to the new young castmembers , it’s time to throw out a few burning questions we hope to have answered over the course of season one. Whose Side Is Marta On? Despite the aggressive scheming set up by the male characters on the show, the biggest surprise in the series premiere was in the reveal of the bait-and-switchery by Marta Del Sol (played by Leonor Varela). She’s “working” for both sides of the Ewing family, or is she? J.R. told his son that he’s known her for years and that she’ll be the key to taking Soutfork from brother Bobby, and then we see John Ross and Marta having their own not-at-all-inconspicuous meeting on the 50-yard line of Dallas stadium. So who is Marta really working for? Bobby, J.R. or John Ross? How Soon Will Christopher and Elena Rekindle Their Romance? Clearly the love still burns between Christopher and Elena. We didn’t even need that heated scene re-hashing the abrupt end to their too-recent engagement to know that their flame has yet to be extinguished. So what now? If John Ross is responsible for sending the email that ended their relationship, there are trying times ahead, no matter the fact that Christopher just married his second love, Rebecca. We’re predicting to see a kiss between Christopher and Elena by episode three or four. Who’s Responsible for the Burglaries? Over the course of this first extended episode there were two burglaries, one at Christopher’s office and another at Bobby’s home. Was it John Ross? J.R.? It’s certainly easy to blame John Ross, since he is so obviously adept at manipulation and acquiring confidential information. And J.R. has no qualms about robbing his brother, but why make such a big show of it? And if it wasn’t the J.R.’s, who did it and how will they use whatever was taken against their targets? How Serious Are J.R. and Bobby’s Illnesses? Come on now, we just got the original Ewing boys back on the air and they both have life-threatening illnesses to deal with? Sure, it’s realistic that Bobby and J.R. are dealing with cancer or perhaps other age-related ailments, but we cannot have their lives hanging in the balance of this first season, at least not due to medical reasons. We’ll take a good ol’ bounty on their heads or something appropriately more dramatic. In the meantime, how long will J.R. and Bobby be dealing with these problems? Is John Ross Inherently Good or Evil? All signs currently point toward evil, given the fact that John Ross is likely the reason for the end of Christopher and Elena’s engagement, along with the burglary at Christopher’s office. Not only that, but he wants to wrestle Southfork away from his own flesh and blood and defy the wishes of his beloved grandmother. According to actor Josh Henderson, who plays John Ross, the troublesome young lad is going to be walking a fine line all season. “It’s funny people keep asking, ‘Who’s good and who’s bad?’ ” Henderson laughed. “We’ll have to see. I follow in my father’s footsteps basically, a little bit. Now how that describes my character we’ll see, but it’s definitely a lot of fun.” What burning questions do you have after the “Dallas” premiere? Leave your comment below!

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‘Dallas’ Reboot: Meet The New Oilmen (And Women!)

Josh Henderson and Jesse Metcalfe go head to head in TNT’s new show. By Kara Warner Jesse Metcalfe and Josh Henderson Photo: WireImage Remember when summertime used to mean endless repeats and no new TV shows? Times, they are a-changin’, with more and more networks opting to debut new material during the summer months. One of the most buzz-worthy new summer offerings is TNT’s reboot of “Dallas,” a modernized version of the hugely popular and iconic ’80s nighttime soap. Fans of the original, which ran from 1978 to 1991, should be delighted to know that Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy are still front and center as the show’s leading men, but they are joined by a slew of fresh young faces. Here’s a look at the new blood in “Dallas,” which kicks off Wednesday night (June 13): Josh Henderson as John Ross Ewing Why you recognize him : Henderson has been sowing his oats in nighttime soaps for quite some time. Most recently, he appeared on “90210” and as Edie Britt’s nephew on “Desperate Housewives.” Eagle-eyed viewers and/or WB buffs might also remember seeing him compete on “Popstars,” winning a spot in the group Scene 23. Why you’ll love him on “Dallas” : Because he plays the spoiled, wealthy, manipulative bad boy, a perfect heir to the original J.R.’s love-to-hate-him shtick. Everyone loves a bad boy, right? Not to mention the fact that Henderson is very easy on the eyes and is actually a Dallas native. Jesse Metcalfe as Christopher Ewing Why you recognize him : Metcalfe got his start on a straight-up soap opera, “Passions,” but he is best known from his breakout role on “Desperate Housewives” as Gabrielle’s (Eva Longoria) jailbait love interest, along with roles in a few feature films, including “John Tucker Must Die.” Why you’ll love him on “Dallas” : As the adopted son of Bobby and his first wife Pam, Christopher has a big ol’ chip on his shoulder and a lot to prove. He’s also into alternative energy, which provides a nice antidote to the family’s obsession with the oil industry. He’s currently devoted to his fianc

Jesse Metcalfe Rides His Motorcycle Around Hollywood

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Jesse Metcalfe is off and away on his nice motorcycle around Hollywood.

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Courtney Robertson: Dating Her Way Through Hollywood?

It turns out that before she met Ben Flajnik, The Bachelor bad girl and alleged maneater Courtney Robertson dated more than one Hollywood hunk. Who are we talking out? These peeps, to name a few: Entourage cast member Adrian Grenier Desperate Housewives’ Jesse Metcalfe (below) Reese Witherspoon’s now-husband, agent Jim Toth Witherspoon apparently didn’t even know about her man’s long-ago dalliance with catty Courtney Robertson until returning from a trip to Europe this month. Not that she cares in the least. “It didn’t faze Reese,” a source says of the Oscar-winner, who has two kids and married a second time with the CAA agent, 41, nearly a year ago. “There’s no way Jim was close to serious about Courtney,” the source scoffs of the model. “I mean, how do you go from that chick to Reese?” Hmm. That is a fair point. [Photo: WENN.com]

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51st State? Conservative Counties Want to Secede, Form South California

Will there be a 51st state called South California? No, there will not. But 13 mostly conservative counties there are floating the idea to make a point. One official, local Republican Jeff Stone, has asked fellow members of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to support a motion to do just that. He wants to bring together officials from the 13 counties to discuss the idea . Stone said California is too big to govern, a situation that has led the Golden State to raid local government coffers because of runaway spending. He knows it will be a challenge to create another state but doesn’t believe impossible. “We are sending a message,” Stone told the L.A. Times. That message is that it may be a giant waste of everyone’s time at the taxpayers’ expense, but it can still generate widespread media attention. Even if the 13 counties were serious, the U.S. Constitution says no state can be formed without consent of Congress and the state Legislature.

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Ready to Return to Dallas?

The original series ran for 12 years and asked one of the most iconic questions in TV history: Who shot J.R.? But can a rebooted version of Dallas draw in new viewers? And will former fans want to watch a mostly fresh set of characters? Dallas Preview We’ll find out next summer, as TNT aired its first official promo for Dallas last night. The drama takes place in the city after which it’s named, focusing on the oil business and the lives of the Ewing family. The reboot will star Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, Jesse Metcalfe, Josh Henderson, Jordana Brewster, Julie Gonzalo and Brenda Strong. Will you tune in?

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Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Coupled Up For Her Keep A Child Alive Black Ball

Alicia Keys is hosting her annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball tonight in London, so of course her hubby Swizzy is there by her side in his all black tux. Whatever folks might call her, philanthropist definitely better be on the list because every time we look up she is doing something for kids affected by HIV/AIDS. We were excited to see British rapper Ms. Dynamite made it out to the event. We haven’t heard much from her in a minute, but we were feeling her music — hopefully we’ll hear some new jawns soon. More pictures of Alicia, Swizzy, Jesse Metcalfe, singer Beth Ditto and future Bond girl Naomie Harris below: WENN

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Best of Celebrity Photos: May 8-14, 2010

Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip. Our stories featured many memorable images this week. Click to enlarge and vote on your favorites, then follow the jump for dozens of additional images from our always-expanding gallery of celebrity photos …

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Adam Lambert and Others: Against AIDS

A slew of celebrities came out this week in support of a good cause. For the third year in a row, Paper Magazine and H&M sponsored the Fashion Against AIDS Collection, an event meant to emphasize the need for safe sex. Those in attendance included Adam Lambert , Benji Madden… and Hugh Hefner’s busty twin girlfriends, Karissa and Kristina Shannon. Ogle photos of the group below and visit our fashion store to see if you can purchase any of this attire. Come on, who wouldn’t wanna look like Hef’s gal pals?!? [Photos: Splash News]