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  • Peter Facinelli and “Blindspot” Star Jaimie Alexander Break Their Engagement

    Peter Facinelli–once married to actress Jennie Garth–and NBC’s Blindspot star Jaimie Alexander have broken their engagement. The two are citing living on opposite coasts as the reason behind their split.

    In a statement to Us Weekly, the former couple announced the end of their relationship through a rep.

    “Due to conflicting family and work commitments on opposite coasts, and after much consideration, Peter and Jaimie have chosen to part ways amicably and remain good friends,” the statement reads.

    Jaimie Alexander and Peter Facinelli became engaged last March. She spent lengthy periods of time in New York City, filming Blindspot, while he remained in L.A.

    The two went public with their relationship back in November of 2012, just a few months after Peter Facinelli ended his marriage to Jennie Garth. Facinelli and Garth have three children together.

    Peter Facinelli is known for his role as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight series of vampire films. He and Jaimie Alexander appeared together on Nurse Jackie.

    Are you surprised to learn of Peter Facinelli and Jaimie Alexander’s broken engagement? Do you think something more than the stress of a bicoastal relationship is in play here?

    Jaimie Alexander will soon return to TV when the second season of Blindspot premieres on February 29.

  • Emmy Awards 2013: The Best Speech Ever

    Emmy Awards 2013: The Best Speech Ever

    Everyone knew when it was announced that “How I Met Your Mother” star Neil Patrick Harris would be hosting the 2013 Emmy Awards that there would be quite a few humorous moments. To add to that, funny ladies Amy Poehler and Tina Fey were announced as presenters for the awards show. While these folks certainly provided lots of laughs, “Nurse Jackie” actress Merritt Wever unintentionally stole the show as far as comedy goes with her acceptance speech.

    Check out a video of the entire announcement and speech above, or a GIF of the speech below–don’t blink or you’ll miss it.

    To recap, the “Nurse Jackie” star won the 2013 Emmy Award for supporting actress in a comedy series. Her speech consisted of eight words: “Thank you so much. I gotta go. Bye.”

    Wever’s speech at the Emmy Awards got quite a chuckle from the audience, and when Harris came back on stage, he wasted no time declaring that the “Nurse Jackie” star’s speech was “the best acceptance speech ever.” The irony in Wever’s speech is that her short acceptance speech is the exact opposite of what the character she plays on “Nurse Jackie” is known for. Wever plays the lovable character Zoey Barkow on that show, and her incessant chatter usually drives Jackie, played by Edie Falco, crazy.

    In a backstage interview, Wever explained her short speech, saying it was a combination of shock and nerves. “I wanted to thank everyone at Showtime, and most of all Edie Falco. And people at Showtime. I’m scared, honestly, because it was unexpected. I mean, I have therapy next week,” Wever said.

    Twitter users showed a lot of love for Wever’s speech:

    Check out a list of all of the nominations and winners in the Emmy Awards 2013 here. Did any actors or TV shows you’re pulling for win? Respond below.

    Image via YouTube

  • Nurse Jackie Renewed for a 6th Season

    You’ll be able to follow the life of Jackie Peyton and her All Saints crew for at least another season, as Showtime has announced the renewal of Nurse Jackie for a 6th season.

    The 5th season of the show is currently airing, and the season finale will debut on June 16th.

    “Nurse Jackie is an essential part of the Showtime brand, and we are thrilled with the series’ growth in its fifth season,” said Showtime President of Entertainment David Nevins. “Under the new leadership of Clyde Phillips, and with an amazing cast led by Edie Falco, this show is as sharp and compelling and entertaining as ever. I’m excited to get to see the next chapter in Jackie’s life.”

    The decision was aided by strong ratings numbers for the series. According to Showtime, Nurse Jackie season 5 currently averages 3.1 million weekly viewers across all platforms – that’s 10% more than it received last season.

    Production on the new season is set to kick off in the fall under Emmy Award-winning showrunner Clyde Phillips.

    [Image via Showtime]