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Brace yourselves, Gossip Girl fans, because one of the series key couples may not be getting back together! Yep, were hearing not-so-encouraging things about the future of Dan and Serena, and well tell you what new paradigm they are living under next season.

G. in New Jersey: Any news on 24?

Plus, all your burning Qs about summer TV are answered: Whos alive, dead and undead on True Blood? What do you need to know about Michael Westens new nemesis on Burn Notice? And who dreams of a dead Nancy Botwin on Weeds? Want to know? Read on!

Alison in Newport News, Va.: No question here, just wanted to say that I love Kendras new show! Shes so adorably clumsy and naive sometimes! She is what made The Girls Next Door, and Im so happy to see her have her own show now. Not to mention that her fianc is gorgeous, but the two are just beyond adorable and complement each other, and I loved watching her show!

Jump to the spoiler section for some goodies from Carlos Bernard, but first we must point you to Kristins frenemy, who broke the news this morning that Starbuck, er, Katee Sackhoff is joining the cast of 24 as a data analyst with a dark secret in her heart and a hot guy on her arm, one who comes in the form of fellow CTUer Freddie Prinze Jr.

Mitchell in Portland, Ore.: Any scoop on the Pushing Daisies finale?

Youre not the only one! Kendras series premiere pulled a 2.13, which is double the last Girls Next Door episode. Poor Holly and Bridget! BTW, if you havent seen it yet, check out the official Kendra show site for a ton of video!

Jennifer in Pasadena, Calif.: Pushing Daisies please!

Raising the Bars Wilson Cruz plays a suspect in the series finale of Pushing Daisies, airing this Saturday on ABC. However, Wilson tells us not to expect him back on RTB to continue his relationship with Charlie (Jonathan Scarfe).

Meredith in Clearwater, Fla.: Any news on Sons of Anarchy?

You will get a happy ending for the characters, but it does not necessarily end there. Dont forget that Coeur dCoeurs lives on in the comic-book world. In the finale though, we can tell you that more people find out about Chuck (Anna Friel) being alive.

Adam in Corona, Calif.: Any news on Gossip Girl yet? What about Dan and Serena for season three?

Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter said at last weeks joint Shield-SOA event that Jax is working out his identity. According to Kurt: I really wanted a leading man who was a man but hadnt really decided what kind of man he was going to be yet. He was more of a Shane than a Vic [speaking in Shield terms], more of a Christopher than a Tony [speaking in Sopranos terms]…The arc well explore if we get to continue is seeing what kind of man Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam) becomes, and the strugglerather than Vic who clearly decided what kind of man he is and navigates through life with that decision, as did Tony Soprano.

Rachel in Seattle: Is Georgina going to be Blairs roommate next season on Gossip Girl?

Its too early to say for sure, but our sources tell us that next year on Gossip Girl does not look like the Year of Dan Serena Dan Serena whoo! At this point it looks like you can expect more of a brother-sister vibe from Dan and Serena (remember, they do share a half-sibling, Chris Riggis Scott), rather than a whole epic love story thing, la Chuck and Blair.

Jamie in Crawfordsville, Ind.: Seriously, is Lafayette dead on True Blood?

While we know Michelle Trachtenberg is tied to NBCs new medical drama, Mercy, she will be causing some trouble for Blair. Leighton Meester tells us, Blair is going to NYU, so she might have some trouble there on her own regardless, but maybe Georgina will be coming in to stir some stuff up. I really like working with her, so its good.

Jeanna in Las Vegas: Talk to me about True Blood! I am so excited!

We now know the correct answer to this questionand seriously, we cant tell you! Argh. (All will be revealed Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO, when True Bloods second season premieres!) However, because we like to push our luck, we will offer you this new Spoiler Chat feature in consolation: The Clue That Helps Only One Person. Attention Lindsey O. (formerly of Illinois): The person who sat next to us that day we had lunch at the Farm in Beverly Hills is the person whose body is in the backseat of the car on True Blood. Dont tell anybody what you know, though, or it wouldnt be the Clue That Helps Only One Person anymore, now would it? BTW, if youre a Blood fan and you havent picked it up yet, the official True Blood soundtrack features Louisiana artists like Lucinda Williams, Allen Toussaint and C.C. Adcock, and it is sooo good.

Tony: Will 24s Carlos Bernard be returning in season eight?

We just caught up with Evan Rachel Wood, whos promoting her role in Woody Allens Whatever Works, and she tells us this about her vampire queen True Blood character: Sophie is half Patrick Bateman, half Paris Hilton. She loves to tell people what to dolike, she could tell Bill to go play Yahtzee or somethingbut shes not going to sleep with him, because she likes the ladies. Want more True Blood? Were hitting the premiere tomorrow, so email tvdiva@eonline.com or twitter @kristinalert #trueblood with your Qs, and well try to get you answers!

Mari: I need some Bones scoop! Will Booths brother be back?

Try as we might, we couldnt get a straight answer out of Carlos Bernard at the Paley Centers sixth annual celebrity golf classic this morning. Says Bernard, I cant comment on that; that would be giving way too much away. Does that mean theres a chance he could be back? Hit the comments with your pleas to see Tony Almeida on 24 next season. Until then, you can check out the new online series Carlos is working on called 101 Ways to Die. Carlos says theyre trying to turn it into a live-action series that is very similar to 24s dark action genre, the power drama.

Melissa in San Diego: Any word on Mark Pellegrino being on Lost next season, or is Jacob really dead?

We caught up with Brendan Fehr at the golf classic this morning, and he told us, As far as Im told, I will be back. I dont know how many episodes. I dont know in what capacity or anything like that, but I have been told that I can expect a little bit of employment in the upcoming season. Since Booth is in recovery, Fehr thinks it would be interesting for him to fill in for Booth, and maybe even attempt to sweep Bones off her feet again. I suppose he does stand a chance [with her]. Hes a fairly handsome guy, joked Brendan, but ultimately its Seeley and Bones deal.

Silvia in Kansas City, Kan.: Whats with the new ABC promo that has Dominic Monaghan saying he used to be dead? Is that a huge clue that there will be a reset and Charlie Pace will be back on Lost?

We posed that question to Michael Emerson who claims he doesnt know the fate of Jacob, but since Ben was the one to stab him, we dont quite believe him. I have no idea, honestly, I wonder. I cant wait to see that next script, he says. The cast of Lost goes back to Hawaii in the middle of August to shoot the final season, and Michael is really looking forward to it: Its certainly bittersweet, but its sort of exciting to know that theyre not going to string it out. They are going to end that sucker in 17 episodes. I cant wait to see how they do it. We cant either!

Richard in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: I know its a while until we get new episodes, but any news yet on House?

That was the big rumor on Friday; however, sources now tell our friends at IGN that Dominic Monaghan has a major role in ABCs new series Flash Forward. No word yet on his character, but we do know that he wont be introduced until episode two or so.

Barry in Dallas: What can you tell us about the Greek finale?

Another one of Houses loony-bin buddies will be Stomp, a character described as a natural percussionist who constantly taps out his own personal rhythm. Wow. Thats not going to annoy House at all! BTW, if you have Qs for anyone from House, send em to tvdiva@eonline.com or tweet @kristinalert #house and well try to get you answers!

Mary in Los Angeles: Any scoop on Moon Bloodgoods role on Burn Notice?

Frannie is finally leaving Cyprus Rhodes University, but not before she stirs up some trouble, causing Ashleigh to almost get expelled from school. Also, Calvin becomes the first purity club member, just so he wont sleep with one of his fraternity bros. What Calvin didnt plan on was Dale pretending to be his boyfriend.

Brad in Orlando, Fla.: Weeds is finally back tonight! What can you spill?

Detective Paxton (Bloodgood) seriously means business. She is digging into Michaels life, and he realizes she is bound to find something she shouldnt, so he tries to get her fired, which only leaves her gunning for more.

James in Teaneck, N.J.: I know The Body Politic hasnt been picked up, but does that mean Minka Kelly is still leaving Friday Night Lights?

Guillermos in prison! Since Estebans men are watching Nancy, she creates a diversion so she can see him. Unfortunately, its not a friendly visit because he knows that shes the rat and threatens her life. But just because hes behind bars doesnt mean he cant stir up some classic Weeds trouble. BTW, if you havent seen it yet, do check out part one of our exclusive Qamp;A with Mary-Louise Parker. She told us about everything!

Nancy in Lakeside, Mont.: I cant wait for Saving Grace to start again! Can you give us any hints about it?

Were sorry to tell you, but Lyla Garrity is not returning to Dylan, Texas. Minka tells us, I actually will probably be moving on. I think it would make sense story-wise that I graduate from high school and move on to college. I think Ill be moving away.

Bobby in Brooklyn, N.Y.: Whats going on with Ricky and Amys relationship on The Secret Life of the American Teenager?

From what weve seen so far, the second season of Saving Grace wont disappoint! Lets just start with this juicy tidbit: Grace (Holly Hunter) and Ham (Kenny Johnson) do the deed while hanging from a bridge…and there are consequences. Also, theres a new angel in town. Graces angel, Earl (Leon Rippy), has to compete for Graces attentionand things get dirty. Oh! And we cant tell you who, but someone gets engaged in the first episode, and youll never believe to whom!

Kelly in Brattleboro, Vt.: Thanks for the Californication scoop last week. Do you know if Hank and Karen stay together?

We caught up with Daren Kagasoff, who plays Ricky, and heres what he told us: I think deep down he wants to be with her and he wants to try to make this work, but the stage hes at in his life right now, its just not going to happen. And I think his main focus right now is just trying to be the best dad he can to the kid, regardless of if his relationship with Amy works out. So, thats his main objectivejust taking care of the kid.

Bill in Cleveland: What can you tell us about Jada Pinkett Smith and Michael Vartans new show, Hawthorne?

We cant tell you what happens with them just yet But we can say that Californication show runner Tom Kapinos doesnt think that once a couple ends up happy, the show goes down the tube. He said, I feel like were not a Moonlighting type of show where all the tension is resolved at the end. I decided at the end of the first season to just say f–k you to that principal and just keep them together and call bulls–t on happy endings and see what would happen the next morning when they woke up.

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We can tell you that Cloris Leachman and Malcolm-Jamal Warner will be showing up as guest stars. Michael tells us, [Cloris] played a zany, zany patient who gives one of our young nurses the hardest time she could ever handle. I didnt get to work with her. I just met her briefly. I saw the episode shes in. Shes insanely funny. She is a character to say the least. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was on. I got to work with him. Hes awesome. He plays someone who gets sick and starts hallucinating and actually thinks Jadas character is his wife in real-life. Theres this whole weird storyline between them. For more from Michael, check out our interview here.

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