CBC Fall TV Preview: Red Carpet photos

In case you missed it, take a peek at these red carpet photos I snapped at CBC's Fall 2010 TV preview that took place in Toronto last week.

Photos feature Erin Karpluk and the cast of Being Erica, Kurt Browning and the cast of Battle of the Blades, the cast of Men With Brooms, Heartland's Amber Marshall, 18 to Life's Angela Asher and Peter Keleghan, George Stroumboloupolous, Debbie Travis, David Suzuki, Ron James, Little Mosque on the Prairie's Zaib Shaikh and Sitara Hewitt, Steven and Chris and Kids CBC's Patti Sullivan.

Also pictured: Paul Gross, Karpluk, Suzuki and Strombo onstage during the media presentation.

Q&A: Erin Karpluk talks Being Erica season three

When CBC's Being Erica concluded its second season in December, its plucky protagonist faced nothing but new obstacles and opportunity.

Career-wise, she had been let go from River Rock Publishing and was about to embark on her own publishing venture with colleague Julianne. Relationship-wise, she broke off her romance with long-time friend Ethan, and said so long to fellow time-traveling therapy patient Kai.

But the uncertainty of Erica's future really came to a head when presented with a mystical hallway of doors, with only her gut to help decide which to enter.

I caught up with Erin Karpluk -- Erica herself -- at last week's CBC Fall TV Preview to get the scoop on season three, which began shooting in Toronto earlier this month.

Degrassi goes to the circus

This new music video preview for the 10th season of Degrassi: the Next Generation sees the teen show's characters at the circus, with allusions to what fans can expect upon its return this summer.

Either that or the show's just completely altered its focus to go the carnival way.

Based on the clip, we can expect more love, lust, and rivalry. Perhaps an abusive relationship and a death too? In short: drah-ma!

Looks like the show may be adding a young trans character as well. That's something new! Wonder how well they'll pull that off.

The 10th season of Degrassi: the Next Generation premieres on MuchMusic July 19, with new episodes airing daily. This 10th season is expected to consist of a whopping 48 episodes.

Sex & The City's big gay wedding is cliche-free . . .

Sex & The City 2 brought in an estimated $32.1 million at the box office over the weekend, to come in second place behind Shrek Forever After.

Now y'all know I in no way contributed to that total.

The closest I'm getting to this movie is Bryan Safi's evaluation of its big gay wedding plotline, above.

"This movie has everything we homos want," he says. "Shoes. Clothes. Sex. And this time, the women's favoruite toys -- I mean gays -- are getting married."

I think I've seen enough. Thanks again, Safi!

[Keep watching the following video too, "Why Bryan loves to hate Sex & The City." It's pretty on point if you ask me.]

Monday deliciousness

His latest movie MacGruber may have bombed at the box office, but that's okay because Ryan Philippe's still got his smokin' fine looks.

The 35-year-old actor was photographed enjoying the beach in the Caribbean last week, and couldn't look any better if you ask me.

Phillippe was seen frolicking with a "mystery female," but I prefer not to think about that, and just focus on the man's beauty.

Happy Monday!

Meanwhile, over in Mexico . . .

. . . Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford was photographed being his fine self over the weekend.

Paparazzi caught the 23-year-old hunk playing some horseshoes in his blue swim trunks.

It's most definitely a nice look, that could be improved ever so significantly if Chace took a page from the Eric Dane beachwear handbook. Y'knowhatimean?

More at Chace Online!

Constant rotation: May 2010

"I've got some news for you. Fembots have feeling too."
1. Beauty In The World, Macy Gray
2. Carry Out, Timbaland f/ Justin Timberlake
3. Naked Eye, Kelly Clarkson
4. Hey Soul Sister, Train
5. If We Ever Meet Again, Timbaland f/ Katy Perry
6. Like A Prayer, Glee cast
7. Total Eclipse of the Heart, Glee cast
8. Fembot, Robyn
9. Not Myself Tonight, Christina Aguilera
10. Eternal Flame, Bangles
11. OMG, Usher f/ Will.I.Am

You Googled . . .

"What the hell happened to Wentworth Miller?"

"Zac Efron stache"

"Fozzie Bear arrested for DUI"

"Sexy pictures of Miss Piggy"

"Sean Faris naked"

"Taylor Swift armpit"

"Mark Salling pecs"

"Dan Levy shirtless"

"girl shakes booty in gray pants"

"did Candace Cameron act on Seinfeld" (no).

"Jian Ghomeshi halloween"

"Degrassi with Channing Tatum"

"Celebrities on meth before and after"

"Robert Buckley cock sock"

"What is Natalli Reznik breakfast"

"BULGE George Stroumbolopoulous"

"Alanis Morissette's hair on American Idol"

"Julia Roberts armpit"

"Cory Monteith naked"

"Jian Ghomeshi naked photos"

"Sebastian Pigott bulge"

SYTYCD All-Stars on Ellen

Seven of 12 So You Think You Can Dance all-stars showed off their moves on Ellen last week, to promote the seventh season premiere of the show.

Participating in the routine were contemporary dancers Lauren Gottlieb, Allison Holker, and Kathryn McCormick, hip hoppers Twitch Boss, Comfort Fedoke and Dominic Sandoval, and my fave little monster Mark Kanemura.

I watched all two hours of the SYTYCD season premiere on Thursday and don't think I stopped smiling once. I'm so happy to have this show back in my life, and I can't wait till the all-stars hit the stage in the top 10!

CTV snags Conan's new show

Canadians worried they won't get to watch Conan O'Brien's new TBS talk show thanks to that pesky Peachtree TV can rest easy.

CTV has acquired the Canadian broadcast rights to the show, Bill Brioux reports.

It's still unknown which CTV property will air the show, however. CTV's current late night schedule consists of the national news at 11, followed by the Daily Show and the Colbert Report.

Conan could find a home on the Comedy Network or A.

Such questions should be answered later this week when CTV announces its fall 2010 schedule in Toronto.

Scream 4 cast growing

Emma Roberts is the latest Hollywood starlet to join Scream 4, set to start shooting in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the end of June.

The 19-year-old actress joins franchise veterans Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette for the fourth installment of the self-aware horror series.

Reports state Roberts will play Jill, one of the film’s primary heroines.

“Emma’s talent, beauty, and range will add immensely to the sophistication, intensity, and fun of the Scream franchise as it returns to the screen once more," director Wes Craven said of the casting.

Variety reports Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin will also star in Scream 4, as Jill's friend and love interest, respectively.

Really, Miley?

“Honestly, musicals? I just can’t. What if this was real life and I was just walking down the street on Rodeo Drive and all of a sudden I just burst into song about how much I love shoes? . . . It would get hits on YouTube." -- Miley Cyrus, on Glee

Battle of the Blades welcomes new competitors

Just retired Olympic pairs figure skater Anabelle Langlois and former NHLer Russ Courtnall took the stage at CBC's Fall TV preview today to announce they will compete during the upcoming second season of Battle of the Blades.

Theo Fleury has also been announced as a competitor for the show's sophomore season, which sees former NHLers attempt pairs figure skating with the help of elite female partners.

“Last year we sort of treated the hockey players with kid gloves because it was their first time as figure skaters," host Kurt Browning told the assembled crowd. "This year the kid gloves are off."

Browning also said to expect more episodes next season, allowing more time to tell the competitors' stories.

Courtnall, who has played for the Leafs and Canadiens among other NHL teams, said the decision to join the show was easy after a little advice from a friend.

“Interesting enough, I live in Los Angeles, and the first person I asked was Wayne Gretzy," he said, "and he told me hands down you have to do it, it’s a great idea. So I got the blessing of the great one.”

Friend Pamela Anderson also encouraged Courtnall to join the show, he said, just coming off her Dancing With The Stars experience.

The second season of Battle of the Blades is set to premiere September 26, 2010.

CBC announces Fall 2010 Schedule

CBC announced its new fall schedule in Toronto today, with a presentation that saw Paul Gross, Erin Karpluk, George Stroumboulopoulous, Peter Mansbridge, David Suzuki and Kurt Browning take the stage.

Gross was on-hand to present the new Monday night comedy Men With Brooms, inspired by the 2002 film in which he starred and directed. Gross will narrate the series and guest star here and there, but the series will rely on its new young cast, led by relative newcomer Brendan Gall.

Also new to the fall prime time schedule is All For One With Debbie Travis. Airing Sundays at 9 p.m., the reality show sees Travis go coast to coast meeting individuals who contribute in exceptional ways to their communities.

The sophomore season of Battle of the Blades, and third season of Being Erica were also highly touted.

Peter Mansbridge got a laugh when he took the stage to present the National, and noted how most of the attendees in the room were standing. (We must be following his lead).

New seasons of Heartland, Just For Laughs, Rick Mercer Report, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Dragon's Den, the Tudors, the Nature of Things, the Ron James Show, the Fifth Estate, the Hour, and Steven and Chris are also set for September premieres.

The Republic of Doyle, 18 to Life and Little Mosque on the Prairie, meanwhile, will return midseason.

For CBC's full fall schedule, click inside.

More on the new seasons of Being Erica, Battle of the Blades and Steven and Chris coming up!

Barenaked Ladies to headline Canada Day

Barenaked Ladies will headline an afternoon and evening show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa as part of this year's Canada Day celebrations, the Department of Heritage announced today.

Musical acts from across Canada will joining BNL for the two shows on July 1, including Juno-winner Johnny Reid.

Indie rockers Hey Rosetta! and America's Second Best Dance Crew, Bluprint Cru will perform during the noon-hour show.

Click inside for a full rundown of Canada day performers!

So You Think You Can Dance All-Stars premieres tonight!

The wait is over! Tonight at 8 p.m. we welcome Cat Deeley back into our lives for the summer, with the two-hour season premiere of So You Think You Can Dance on FOX and CTV.

But in addition to Ms. Deeley, some awesome dancers, and impressive choreography, we can all look forward to the return of our favourite all-stars from the past.

That's right, this year instead of a top 20 the judges will narrow down the pool to only 10, each of whom will dance with a different former contestant from week to week.

These first few episodes will focus on auditions, so we won't see the all-stars in action for a few weeks. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared for their greatness!

Click inside for my completely biased run down of the SYTYCD all-stars chosen for season seven. (Yay Neil! Yay Mark!)

Alanis Morissette performs with American Idol contestant

[spoiler alert on American Idol winner!]
Not that's I've watched since season two, but all year I've been hearing how American Idol has really become a snooze.

Still, I apparently should have tuned in tonight, as the musical love of my life Alanis Morissette joined just announced runner-up Crystal Bowersox onstage to perform her 1995 hit You Oughta Know.

(LOL at the lyric change -- "Would she go down on you in a theatre?" becomes "Would she go down with you to the theatre?" for the Idol audience).

Earlier in the season Bowersox performed Morissette's Hand In My Pocket. Hey, if nothing else, girl has good taste in music!

"Just left the stage I shared with crystal b. on american idol...fun fun fun. So sweet," Alanis tweeted after the performance.

Thanks to the power of YouTube, we can all enjoy the performance now too. (Until FOX and 19 Entertainment take it down).

Tomorrow, tomorrow . . .

I'm heading to the CBC in the morning, as the broadcaster presents its Fall 2010 TV schedule.

And if I don't get completely wrapped up with the Mr. Dress-Up display in the museum downstairs, I may be able to get some interesting scoop for you.

With cast members from Being Erica, Battle of the Blades and the new series Men With Brooms in attendance, it's sure to be a who's who of Canada's public (and kind of private) broadcaster.

Ch-check back tomorrow for details, and follow me on Twitter for anything that can't wait for the blog.

Fey is funny, Kennedy Centre says

Tina Fey is being honoured with the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, it was announced yesterday.

The 30 Rock Star becomes the third woman to win the prize, established in 1998 to honour "people who have had an impact on American society in ways similar" to Twain.

Whoopi Goldberg and Lily Tomlin are the other women who have received the prize, while Richard Pryor, Carl Reiner, Bill Cosby, Steve Martin and Lorne Michaels also keep it on their trophy shelves.

"I am truly thrilled to receive this honor," Fey says in a statement. "I assume Betty White was disqualified for steroid use."

Magazine cover of the week

Cate Blanchett will stare you down on the cover of June's W Magazine.

The Robin Hood star, in Yves Saint Laurent, says she's misunderstood by the public -- but fails to indicate in exactly what way.

"I’m not focused on what other people think of me," she says. "Some people get you and some people don’t, and to spend your life trying to make people understand how deep and complex and varied you are — I think that way lies madness.”

Hey, I think we can all agree that Blanchett gives good cover. What else matters?

T.I. and Lady Gaga lick it

T.I. is collaborating with Lady Gaga for a song on his next album, King Uncaged, due August 17.

The 'Live Your Life' rapper and 'Bad Romance' singer have recorded a song called 'Lick It,' with T.I. referring to Gaga as a "phenomenal talent."

"She knows what she’s doing. She knows exactly what she wants people to think and say. She does everything that she needs to be done to ensure it happens. I think she’s an entertainer, in all aspects of the word,” he says. “She’s a classic, all-around entertainer. A global star.”

T.I. says he and Gaga are going to back in the studio and record more songs, and recognized they both have a tendency to shock the world in a lot of different ways.

Fans can also expect collabs between T.I. and Keri Hilson on the lead single 'Got Your Back,' as well as Eminem, the Dream, and Trey Songz.

Sightings!

"Do Dan and Jessi count as a sighting?" Devon asked me yesterday.

Well, they're on TV, and we're not. So yes, they do.

Devon tells me she spotted the MTV After Show duo looking "fierce" on Friday afternoon at John and Wellington in Toronto.

I also have it on good authority from Rachel that Jessi was at the Pilot in Yorkville later that night.

Rachel had quite the day of random sightings. That day she also spotted Michael Steger - Navid from 90210 -- on Yonge St.

Rachel and friend tried to creep after him, but he turned around after he heard them refer to him as Navid, which just made things a little awkward, y'know?

No idea what he's doing in Toronto.

Sighting!

From Jasmin:

I was in the West Village or was it Greenwhich village in New York yesterday morning and I saw a relatively good looking man perusing a Seventeen magazine at the newsagent. I thought that it was weird a man in his late 30s/early 40s would be flicking through the pages of Seventeen. I looked a little closer and I'm fairly certain that man was Nigel Barker, you know the judge from ANTM and the guy who shoots the photos for the Seventeen cover shoot the winners of ANTM get as part of their package of prizes.

He was wearing running shorts cause I guess he was running.

This all sounds very plausible. But "relatively good looking"? That's all you're giving him, Jasmin?

How do we feel about . . .

. . . Sarah Jessica Parker's ensemble at last night's Sex & The City 2 premiere in New York City?

I hesitate to give my opinion, as I've recently been accused of being overly harsh toward the actress. (Though I should note, I was not the one who initially compared her to a high arched foot. I couldn't think of something that brilliant).

I will say, however, last night SJP looked the best she has in recent memory.

Her fake tan and relaxed blonde wavy locks really work well against her bright yellow dress by Valentino.

I'm not even joking. I like this more simple, ready-for-summer look she's working way more than when she tries to pull off crazy costume bullshit.

Say goodbye to Tyra before she threatens to stay on the air

Lost and 24 aren't the only series coming to an end this week.

That's right, this Friday Tyra Banks' appropriately titled talk show Tyra will come to an end after five mediocre seasons on the air.

Lucky for us, Joel McHale and those crazy kids at the Soup put together a montage of Tyra's best moments talking about Tyra on Tyra.

Push play if you think you can handle it.

M.I.A. on . . .

THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING HER 'BORN FREE' MUSIC VIDEO:
"I find the new Justin Bieber video more violent and more of an assault to my eyes and senses than what I've made. . . It baffles me that everyone seems to be obsessed with deciphering the meaning to ['Born Free']. It baffles me in the same way as the Brick Lane riot for American Apparel leggings baffled me. We don't know what the process is for this one is yet. I haven't thought about it yet and I don't want to have to."

HER CREATIVE PROCESS:
"I'm really into some sort of digital ruckus and that's kind of what it is in the sound and imagery. I don't wanna say it's chaotic, but if we're being given certain tools, it's rediscovering and reassembling, I suppose. The bottom line is: Sometimes my work is really uncomfortable and doesn't sit well, but that's the point. It's OK to push it out this far—someone's gonna be like, "But I like it over here." But at least the door's open and you've pushed it that far, so the possibility of a range can exist."

INFORMATION AS A COMMODITY:
"Google is the most powerful corporation in the world, and why do you think that is? It's 'cause they log the most data and they collect the most information and that's the thing that everyone's gonna want and that's the thing that no one's gonna have. That's what it's about and it's important to tell people in the street or poor people to arm themselves with knowledge 'cause that shit's a commodity."

HIP HOP TODAY:
"I think Kanye is trying to take it into a new realm and he's sort of putting the artistry back into it and sort of taking it in that direction. I was having a conversation about Jay-Z and Nas and how it was really crazy how they were having this Nas vs. Jay-Z moment 10 years ago and no one really talks about it now. . . Jay became the biggest representation of rap music who's still alive, started dating Beyoncé—everything was so much bigger and better with Jay-Z. . .I don't wanna say Jay-Z sold out, but I just feel like we have to wait another 10 years to see what happens. Jay-Z's ambition was to become like Frank Sinatra, a household name all over the planet, and own a casino in Vegas and stuff like that. And I think Nas was really sticking to knowledge. I still think the biggest point about hip-hop is in there somewhere, what happens to those two artists."

DECLINING A TOUR WITH KANYE:
"Because I was pregnant. I know Kanye makes it out to be this big thing, like, 'She dissed me when I asked her to do a song.' Then he was like, 'Then you said no to me and my tour.' I was about to have a baby! But I love Kanye, I think he's been super-consistent, everything he's done has been good. I like his interaction with the media, too—he's just him, and he's living it."

[source 1, source 2]

Six seasons of Lost condensed to 1 minute, 20 seconds

A few years ago I bought the first season of Lost on DVD and gave it to my parents as a present.

I watched the first two episodes, and nothing more. So clearly, I wasn't invested at all in last night's series finale.

Thankfully, however, Vulture blog put together the above video of every vital scene of the show's six seasons.

Just push play and get a glimpse at the men of Lost in all their shirtless glory over the years.

That includes Matthew Fox with a hairy chest, Matthew Fox with a shaved chest, Josh Holloway looking badass, Terry O'Quinn, Naveen Andrews, Daniel Dae Kim, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Dominic Monaghan and Henry Ian Cusick.

Could anything else really matter? Not likely.

You tweeted about the Lost finale

Okay, so if you're curious what real viewers of Lost thought of the finale, you'll be happy to know I did some cracker jack research last night to determine just that.

And by cracker jack research, I mean I went to the only true and honest form of human communication left in this world -- Twitter.

With the odd exception, it seems Lost viewers' reactions ranged from underwhelmed to downright annoyed.

I'm sure it was pretty impossible to produce a finale that could completely satisfy viewers. Was Matthew Fox shirtless at all? Because that would probably be enough for me.

Anyway, some of these fans, critics and pop culture pros had opinions on the finale that are surely more informed than mine . . .

MichaelAusiello

i have VERY mixed feelings. Going to sleep on it. One thing I know for certain: I will miss these characters. #lost

thepunchin

So, what did you think of the #Lost finale? Still lost? Me too.

vijayaselvaraju

WHAT WAS THAT?!?!?!?!?! GIVE ME A BREAK!!! #LOST

vijayaselvaraju

I thought the producers tried to develop an "intelligent" show. Clearly, they didn't know how to script an intelligent ending. #LOST

popwrap

At first glance, the #Lost finale was amazing -- can't wait till I start analyzing it deeper

DoseDotCa

JM: Show of hands -- who else is still crying buckets over the #Lost finale? So great...

ConorCronin

#Lost Finale: Hour of touching, hour of falling over, half hour of slo motion hugging

johnnyhockin

"Twitter went down for hours last night as fans of the show Lost couldn't wait to creatively bash the horrible finale"

JodieTweetin

SO wish I had kept up with my Lost watching! I fell off a couple seasons ago, and now... well...I'm lost. I may have to catch up soon!

popcultini

I owe an apology to the makers of Seinfeld for ever thinking it was the worst series finale ever. #LOST

themehekshow

Can someone PLEASE explain this alternative life business. I'm completely #lost

Monday deliciousness

Chuck star Ryan McPartlin goes shirtless (and looks smokin' fine doing it!) in these new photos by Yu Tsai.

The 34-year-old actor is no stranger to taking it off for the camera, regularly appearing sans shirt on Chuck.

"Everyone gets a laugh when I threaten to show up to work 50 pounds overweight but I don't think they'd think it was too funny if I made good on that threat," he's joked in the past.

Um, yeah. You just keep laughing yourself all the way to the gym, and we'll all be okay Mr. McPartlin.

Happy Monday!

Meanwhile, Alexander Skarsgard is still hot . . .

Last night, HBO released a new preview clip from season three of True Blood, featuring the latest lust of my life, Alexander Skarsgard.

I've still never watched an episode of True Blood, so I have no idea what's going on the clip.

But I can tell you if you're at all into tall, shirtless Swedish men, this might be the clip to get you started on the show.

Click here to take a peek.

The third season of True Blood premieres June 13 on HBO and HBO Canada.

Quick hits, in case you missed it

Vanessa Williams' consolation prize for the cancelation of Ugly Betty? A regular role on Desperate Housewives next season! Nope, can't keep her down.

What a week to be Justin Bieber! The 16-year-old boy wonder had his tattoo revealed, was named Hello! Magazine's most beautiful Canadian, walked into a door, and was nominated for a BET Award. Yes, that's a Black Entertainment Television Award. And no, the definition of "black" hasn't changed. Bieber has just "crossed the colour boundaries." Lord.

Ever spent a night with sex ripped guys with accents? I have! But as my roommate and travel companion explains, it wasn't quite a dream come true.

Ch-check out this night-by-night grid of the American networks' fall schedules announced last week. Time for Canadian networks to figure out how to simulcast all this shit.

Michelle Williams spent eight hours in the shower with naked Ryan Gosling while shooting their film Blue Valentine. After learning this, I spent eight hours thinking about how great it would be to spent eight hours in the shower with naked Ryan Gosling.

Ch-check out the first promo photo of the all-stars assembled for season seven of So You Think You Can Dance. Even when over-airbrushed Neil Haskell and Mark Kanemura are swoon-worthy.

WWIB: abtastic Gleeks edition

Glee's Matthew Morrison and Mark Salling give fans something to sing about in new photo shoots for Vogue and GQ, respectively.

Morrison shows off his abs for Vogue, alongside model Raquel Zimmerman. Boy's hot of course, but also a little over-airbrushed if you ask me.

Salling, meanwhile, is front and centre for GQ's surfwear feature.

My favourite thing about comparing these two is that "teacher" Morrison, 31, is a mere four years older than "student" Salling, 27.

Wonder if they hit the gym together after school, er, production.

So, are you hot for teacher, or the high school bad boy? I'll take a little of both, I think.

For more Morrison in Vogue click here.

And for more Salling in GQ click here.

A Steve Carell-less Office?

So I guess while I was away in Europe, Steve Carell said in an interview that he plans to leave the Office when his contract ends at the end of next season.

"I think that will probably be my last year," he told the BBC while promoting Date Night.

But if you thought that would necessarily mean the end of the Office, think again. NBC wouldn't just let one of its only relative hits die now, would it?

"The Office is a great ensemble show, and the producers are preparing in the event he chooses to move on," Jeff Gaspin, NBC Universal TV Entertainment chairman, said during upfronts last week.

Come on now, Jeff Gaspin. Can we really picture the Office without Steve Carell? This isn't the Hills, where one hot chick's bullshit drama is equivalent to the next hot chick's.

And honestly, if the series is going to end on some sort of high note, shouldn't it do so soon? Every season that passes I feel the stories getting thinner and thinner. In fact, I often wonder why half the characters haven't already moved on from Dunder-Mifflin.

It would take someone pretty amazing to effectively fill Carell's shoes, right?

Rob Lowe talks Brothers & Sisters exit

Well, it's been a week since the Brothers & Sisters season finale that saw Rob Lowe's character Robert McCallister exit in dramatic fashion.

And this past week, Rob Lowe gave Entertainment Weekly more details about his reason for leaving the Sunday night drama. Seems ABC wants to take the show in a new direction!

"When the decision is made that [the network] doesn't like politics and they don't want to do politics, it becomes hard to play a sitting United States senator," he says. "The show will be markedly, markedly different next year. And the network was kind enough to give me a heads up."

That's not to say Lowe didn't enjoy his time on the show, though he says it was probably the right time to leave -- especially since he landed a new role on Parks & Recreation.

"I've been able to go from one thing to something that was also good," he says. "And sometimes if you stay too long, you're not able to do that."

True. Though I have to say I'm not in love with Lowe on Parks & Rec. His "I'm here because I'm pretty" character just isn't gelling for me.

Adam Scott, on the other hand, is a perfect fit opposite Amy Poehler.

Thoughts?