Last May we learned that the 3rd season of the sci-fi masterpiece series Torchwood would be airing as a unified 5-part miniseries titled Children of Earth. The entire mini-series has already aired in the UK and aired Mon-Fri of this week here in the US … but in case you missed any of it, the entire series can be seen IN FULL on BBC America tomorrow starting at 1pm:

I was sent the entire mini-series on DVD and HOLY EFFING SHIZZ is it awesome! I’ll be spending my afternoon finishing up the eps I’ve yet to see but I strongly urge those of you with the time (or the DVR space) to tune in to BBC America tomorrow to catch the entire mini-series. The first ep get things off with a creepy BANG! that will surely pull you in and force you to watch the rest of the eps. Torchwood is one of those amazing shows that gets everything right … the writing, the acting, the storytelling … if you’re not watching Torchwood you are doing yourself a grave disservice. Check it out y’all, I promise you will love it!!

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The amazing Showtime series Dexter is among the TV series’ that is taking advantage of the fandom at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend as principal castmembers of the show were on hand to discuss where the show about the serial killer with a heart is going into its upcoming 4th season. Here are a couple of the cute baby posters that have been released (these two are different from the one we saw previously back in June) to promote the upcoming new season (Dexter is a new daddy) along with our first look at video footage from season 4:

Let us count the ways Showtime is merchandising Dexter, its serial killer drama! As revealed at Comic-Con today, there will be animated “Dexter Early Cuts” on Showtime.com this fall, a special application for iPhones called “Dexter: The Game,” and (strange) action figures of all your favorite Dexter characters. “When I was shooting the pilot, I didn’t think it would come to this,” groused star Michael C. Hall during the show’s packed panel. But it’s the new killer that seems to have the cast most juiced for its Sept. 27 season premiere on Showtime: John Lithgow joins the action this season as the “Trinity” killer, aka “the most successful serial killer ever.” The thousands of Dexter fans who filled Ballroom 20 today got a sneak peek of Lithgow’s upcoming work, which, naturally, included a scene of him slitting the throat of a helpless brunette. Lithgow, who joined the panel along with the always charming Hall, among others, wouldn’t divulge much about his character. But he did joke that his first victim was “High Commander Dick Solomon”—his memorable character on the long-running sitcom Third Rock From the Sun. “This character has so many layers and colors,” he teased. Family and a new baby will figure significantly in the fourth season—the teaser included scenes of a sleep-deprived Dexter failing at his day job as a blood splatter expert—but Hall admitted it’s early yet to question whether the apple falls far from the tree. “The baby has yet to exhibit any signs,” Hall said. “It’s possibly there, lurking.”

I have to admit … I didn’t love the last season. The whole Jimmy Smits character really turned me off … the season picked up at the end so I’m hoping that the upcoming 4th season will carry on from there. Season 1 was amazing (who could forget the Ice Truck Killer who turned out to be Dexter’s long-lost brother!) as was Season 2 (psycho-beyotch Lila really made the show very, very interesting … as did the far too snoopy Sergeant James Doakes) … let’s just overlook season 3 and look forward to the introduction of John Lithgow as the Trinity Killer. Oh man … I can’t WAIT! And so, without further ado, let’s check out the NEW video trailer for the upcoming 4th season of Dexter after the jump …

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Last night I went out for dinner with my dear friend Mike to celebrate his birthday. Because his actual birthday party was last Saturday night, the night that David took me to the ballet for my birthday, we decided to do birthday dinner together last night in fine belated fashion. Mike chose Simon LA as the eatery so … eat we did:

It was really nice for just the two of us to hang out and talk … we haven’t had the opportunity to do so in some time. The food was excellent but the highlight had to be the dessert sampler plate! ‘Twas divine, I tells ya! After dinner, we had a few drinks at the Stone Rose Lounge. We didn’t stay out too late but long enough to catch up on what’s been going on in our lives lately.

I’m not sure what I’m gonna do today … I think I may venture out for a movie. Did any of y’all see any movies last night? Any recs? It’s quiet around here with David gone … I’m anxious for him to get back home again tomorrow night ;)

• “Thanks to everyone for all the support through a very difficult time!” — Deane Sheremet
• Sienna Miller confesses that she has to “pay people to see [her] films”.
• Freddie Prinze, Jr. speaking at the 24 fan panel at San Diego Comic-Con yesterday brings up his wife’s name and the crowd goes wild! [thanks Alex]
• Octomom Nadya Suleman moves one step closer to getting her reality TV show.
• A Partridge Family reunion?
• A 14-year old Chinese boy drank gasoline for 5 years in the hopes that he would become a Transformer.
• USDA Prime Patriotism.
• D.B. Woodside (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 24) is 40, Matt LeBlanc (Friends) is 42, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth is 51 and Iman is 54 years old today. Click HERE to see who else is celebrating a birthday today.
• Paris Hilton claims that “Paris Hilton” is a character that she “made up”.

Here is this week’s batch of photos sent in by Pink is the new Blog readers — Geana sends in a pic of her beautiful daughter Tessa tearing into her 1st birthday cake — Franki sends in a pice of her adorable daughter Mariska lookin’ all cute and sassy in her pink dress — Katie sends in a photo of her swing dance troop from Truman State University in Missouri posing with their FIRST PLACE trophy after they won their dance competition — Tracey sends in a supercute pic of her new pup Bella rockin’ a pink dress and socks combo — Nick from Seattle, WA sends in a pic with Tori Amos at the Portland, OR meet & greet:

So fun!! Thank you all so much for taking the time to send in your amazingly fun and adorable photos. Please keep ‘em coming … I know that many of y’all are enjoying the Summer with family and friends, be sure to send in those pics so we can share the fun with all y’all. As always, much love and thanks to you ALL!! xo

Prince William participated in an event that was meant to highlight the plight of homeless youth in the UK yesterday but, unfortch for him, ended up highlighting the fact that his hair is thinning at an exponential rate. Prince Wills has been suffering from hair loss for some time now but, for the most part, he’s been able to keep it relatively under wraps. But on a wind-swept mountain yesterday, Wills could no longer hide the fact that the poor guy is losing his hair … much like his father Prince Charles:

Prince William battled torrential rain to trek up a Cumbrian mountain with a group of young homeless people today. The royal completed the two-hour fell walk with youngsters from Centrepoint in Newcastle, which supports young people living on the streets. William, who is patron of the charity, said it was a great opportunity to provide them with a different perspective on life. “A lot of these guys have never done anything like this so it is a real challenge for them and I have really enjoyed meeting them,” he said. He spent much of the Ullswater Valley trek with 18-year-old Jonny Glendinning, who has 19 piercings on his face and body. Their unlikely friendship began when William joked that his facial piercings might freeze in the inclement conditions. Mr Glendinning, who was made homeless last year when his mother threw him out, said: “We were chatting about my piercings and he joked they would freeze up in this weather. I think he was a bit surprised when I said they have done before. I didn’t know he was coming until last night but he was a lot more down-to-earth than I expected, he was canny.” William supported the group throughout the trek and, when they reached the summit, he told 19-year-old Rebecca Burden: “See, I told you that you would make it, it was easy wasn’t it?” The prince wore a Patterdale Mountain Rescue jacket for the walk from Greenside Mines to Helvellyn mountain. Team leaders from the Mountain Rescue England and Wales charity, for which William is also patron, arranged the expedition. Staffed by 3,000 volunteers who are on call 24 hours a day, the charity makes more than 900 rescues a year, half of which are carried out by the 12 Lake District teams. William said: ‘These men and women are unsung heroes. They are up and down these mountains rescuing people with broken legs every day.’ He also helped the youngsters from Centrepoint to raise a London 2012 flag to mark three years until the start of the Olympics. Later Prince William, a Flight Lieutenant in the RAF, will board a steam boat with families who are looked after by WellChild, the national charity for sick children.

Balding or not, I still love Prince William. He seems like such a stand-up guy, I’ve been quite impressed with pretty much every interview of him I’ve ever seen or read. He is a shining example of the best the British Royal Family has to offer. It’s such a bummer that the poor guy is losing his hair at such a young age tho :( Mebbe he can put in a call to Beyoncé’s people and mebbe she can hook him up with a righteous weave or something? In any event, I’m sure Wills will continue his hard work for the people of Great Britain … but I’d suggest he wear more hats, we wouldn’t want him catching his death with that much exposed scalp.

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La Diva Latina, also known as, Jenny from the Block, also known as, J. Lo, also known as, Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 40th birthday in grand style yesterday. She got the party started at the stroke of midnight when her compatriots from her new film The Back-Up Plan surprised her on the NYC set with a massive birthday cake … with her face on it:

Jennifer Lopez got the party started early for her 40th birthday. At midnight this morning, the singer-actress — who turns 40 today — celebrated with husband Marc Anthony and the cast and crew of The Back-Up Plan on the flick’s New York City set. She was all smiles while toasting with champagne and blowing out the candles on the giant chocolate cake, which featured a huge photo of herself. Lopez — who donned an off-the-shoulder top — also hugged crew members who presented her with a bouquet of white flowers. “Alex, make a toast!” Lopez is heard saying to her costar Alex O’Loughlin in a video of the party. “Happy birthday. Welcome back, baby! To Jennifer!” he says, holding up a bottle of champagne.

Click HERE to watch the video mentioned above, courtesy of OnlineJLoFan.com But J. Lo’s birthday celebration didn’t stop there … after a full day on the set of The Back-Up Plan, she stepped out last night with her hubby Marc Anthony for a lovely surprise party dinner on the town:

If Jennifer Lopez had been hoping to let her 40th birthday slip by unnoticed, she was out of luck. The actress, who spent the day working on the set of latest film The Back-Up Plan, was last night treated to a glamorous surprise birthday party. Organised by husband Marc Anthony, details of the party at Hotel Griffou in Greenwich Village, New York, were kept under wraps – but there was no mistaking the birthday girl as she made her arrival. The mother-of-two looked stunning in a silver gown and statement diamond earrings. The figure-hugging fabric made the most of her enviable body, while the shimmering shade set off her tan. Marc Anthony looked proud as he posed with his wife outside the venue, his arm never leaving her side. It is believed that he was trying to out-do her efforts after she threw him a star-studded birthday party for his 40th last year.

It’s nice to know that LopAnthony still like to try and surprise one another … it’s a sure sign that they are very much in lurve. J. Lo looked amazing in her silver dress but I’d expect nothing less from La Diva Latina herself. It’s pretty crazy to think that the fly girl we met on In Living Color all those years ago has grown into a 40-year old wife and mother of two … and she’s still going strong. Happy Birthday, J. Lo!

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