Read our exclusive interview with actor Leslie Odom, Jr., who portrays Sam Strickland in NBC’s upcoming musical series ‘Smash.’ The anticipated show, which is set to debut on Monday, February 6, 2012, follows two musical rivals-the veteran actress Ivy Lynn, played by Megan Hilty, and newcomer Karen Cartwrigh, portrayed by Katharine McPhee. The two compete for the lead role in a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. Sam will be introduced as Ivy’s best friend in the first season’s fourth episode. Odom, who can also currently be seen as Declan ‘Winky’ Hall in the action-adventure-drama ‘Red Tails,’ discusses with us, among other things, what attracted him to…

Following her short-lived dramatic USA Network series ‘The Starter Wife,’ Debra Messing is going back to her ‘Will & Grace’ comedic roots. The Hollywood Reporter has announced Messing has signed on to play Evelyn Wright in the ABC pilot ‘Wright vs. Wrong.’ The magazine also reported that the sitcom is about a conservative pundit whose personal life is under scrutiny because of her public image. Messing will serve as an executive producer, along with Stephenie Weir, who wrote the pilot, and ‘Arrested Development’ producer Mitch Hurwitz The pilot comes after Messing received an Emmy nomination for ‘The Starter Wife’ and won an Emmy (out of five nominations) for ‘Will &…

Overture Films just sent us this funny “Nothing Like the Holidays” spoof that aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in light of Debra Messing’s guest appearance. The clip premiered originally on Fandango.com. The upcoming comedy “Nothing Like The Holidays” by director Alfredo De Villa (Adrift in Manhattan) stars John Leguizamo (Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Righteous Kill), Freddy Rodriguez (Planet Terror), Debra Messing (Will & Grace) and Vanessa Ferlito (Madea Goes to Jail). “Nothing Like The Holidays” opens in theaters everywhere November 21, 2008. Film Synopsis: A Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in west Chicago face what may be their last Christmas together. Stay tuned…

Overture Films sent us the latest movie poster for the upcoming comedy “Nothing Like The Holidays” by director Alfredo De Villa (Adrift in Manhattan) and starring John Leguizamo (Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Righteous Kill), Freddy Rodriguez (Planet Terror), Debra Messing (Will & Grace) and Vanessa Ferlito (Madea Goes to Jail). “Nothing Like The Holidays” opens in theaters everywhere November 21, 2008. Synopsis: A Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in west Chicago face what may be their last Christmas together. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “Nothing Like The Holidays” movie posters and more.

Overture Films released the latest movie trailer for the upcoming comedy “Nothing Like The Holidays” by director Alfredo De Villa (Adrift in Manhattan) and starring John Leguizamo (Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Righteous Kill), Freddy Rodriguez (Planet Terror), Debra Messing (Will & Grace) and Vanessa Ferlito (Madea Goes to Jail). “Nothing Like The Holidays” opens in theaters everywhere November 21, 2008. Synopsis: A Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in west Chicago face what may be their last Christmas together. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “Nothing Like The Holidays” movie trailers and posters.