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DANCING WITH THE STARS Update: Braxton out; Lucci still in
Toni Braxton went home Tuesday night on DANCING WITH THE STARS. Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani are empowered to do well next week having survived the bottom two.

"My engine is definitely revved. It is definitely revved," said Susan Lucci. "I am so thrilled to have another chance to come back next week and it was revved even before this, but tonight was really hair-raising, really heart-pounding."

Next week, the stars will also perform a non-competitive hip-hop number.

INTERVIEW: AMC's Eden Riegel
"I was glad that the show’s priority was in giving me good stories, and I thought that they did go further than anyone else had ever gone, so I always thought that they should be commended. But I know that it left the fans and myself unsatisfied in the end because Bianca was so busy mourning the loss of her child and getting over her rape and also falling in love with a woman who was bisexual, maybe straight. She never really got to have the kind of relationship that she deserved. Just the fact that they’re bringing on Tamara Braun — she’s incredible, they’re going to use her. They aren’t going to waste her talent. I know that we’re going to have a lot of amazing scenes to play, and there’s no more truthful actress on the planet."

VIDEO: Gaius Charles on leaving FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Be there in Texas for the departure of Gaius Charles (aka Brian "Smash" Williams) from FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. Bring a handkerchief, because there will be tears.

USA Network orders 'White Collar' pilot
USA Network said Tuesday it has green-lit the pilot "White Collar," starring former GUIDING LIGHT actor Matthew Bomer and Tim DeKay.

Photo Coverage: "Boys' Life" Curtain Call
Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) kicked off its 30th Anniversary Season with a new production of Howard Korder's comedy, "Boys' Life," directed by Michael Greif, with an official opening on Monday, October 20 at Second Stage Theatre (307 West 43rd Street) in New York. This 20th Anniversary production of "Boys' Life" features Jason Biggs (ex-Pete, AS THE WORLD TURNS), Rhys Coiro, and Peter Scanavino as "the boys" as well as Dan Colman, Michelle Federer, Betty Gilpin, Paloma Guzman, Laura-Leigh, and Stephanie March.

CADY MCCLAIN: I Ate The Entire Bag of Mellowcreme Pumpkins
"It only took me two and a half weeks, but I ate the last one yesterday."

"By the way, if you are someone who used to watch soaps with your mom or grandmother, I would love to hear your story for an article I am thinking of writing. I think there is something really beautiful about the generational connection that is sometimes made while watching soaps. Please write in to this blog and I will be sure to credit you in the article!"

INTERVIEW: Y&R's Christian LeBlanc
LeBlac was a guest on "BuzzWorthy Radio" on Monday.