‘Scandal’’s Abortion Episode Draws Praise and Scorn

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Scandal’s abortion episode draws praise and scorn

Planned Parenthood released a statement immediately following last night’s shocking midseason finale applauding Shonda Rhimes. Meanwhile, the conservative Media Research Council responded with disgust, saying: “Hollywood’s liberal values permeate movies and television. Last night’s episode of ABC’s Scandal was pretty much an hour-long advertisement for Planned Parenthood.” PLUS: Why this storyline took the abortion debate a step further than most shows, and this was the second time Scandal broached the controversial abortion debate.


Modern Family’s Reid Ewing reveals his plastic surgery addiction

Ewing, who played Haley’s boyfriend Dylan, recounted his body dysmorphic disorder in an article for The Huffington Post.


Married at First Sight is trying to use a journalism shield law to quash a subpoena

A former contestant who claims she received death threats from her “random groom” is trying to get ahold of the show’s unaired audio as part of her trial. But A&E’s lawyer responded: “All of these unpublished materials are protected against compelled disclosure by the reporters’ privilege.”


Kevin McKidd was shocked by Grey’s Anatomy twist

“It took me a minute to catch up and then I realized it’s a good opportunity to play what happens to someone when they can’t talk about a big part of their life,” he says. PLUS: Martin Henderson on the twist.


Transparent
to be screened at the White House

On Monday, the Amazon series will be part of a new White House LGBT Artists Champions of Change event.


Shameless
unveils its official Season 6 trailer

The Showtime series returns Jan. 10.

Aziz Ansari brings back his Bobby Jindal impression to The Tonight Show

The Louisiana governor was mocked some more after dropping out of the presidential race this week. PLUS: Jimmy Fallon and Justin Bieber have the world’s longest handshake.


Watch Matthew McConaughey’s SNL promos with Adele

Who’s calling her while filming the promos?


Bryan Fuller directed a Hannibal-themed ad for PETA starring Gillian Anderson

“Writing Hannibal made me realize that human beings and other animals have more similarities than differences,” says the former Hannibal boss.


Here’s what to expect from The X-Files revival’s first episode

First of all, it’ll be newbie-friendly.


Donald Trump was the object of much derision at the Latin Grammys

There was a lot of shade thrown at The Donald during last night’s awards show.


Heroes Reborn’s fall finale leaves behind a lot of confusion

A lot of answers just made no sense. PLUS: It’s going into hiatus with a whimper.


Comedy Central renews The Meltdown and Jonah and Kumail

Kumail Nanjiani and Jonah Ray’s standup show will return for a third season.


Annalise’s How to Get Away with Murder shooter speaks

The shooter “definitely aimed that gun a little higher than she wanted, though.” PLUS: Creator Pete Nowalk admits “it could all come crashing down.”


Ex-Raising Hope star Lucas Neff joins ABC comedy pilot Downward Dog

He’ll play Fargo alum Allison Tolman’s ex-boyfriend in the comedy about a woman and her talking dog.


See the trailer for NBC’s Dolly Parton biopic

Coat of Many Colors airs December 10.