Friday Night Lights' Gaius Charles on Grounding Smash, Boarding Pan Am and That Pesky Rumor

Friday Night Lights MVP Gaius Charles wants to make one thing very clear: He has not given up acting for God. Although that’s the rumor that’s been making the rounds since the 28-year-old New York native hung up his helmet as Dillon Panthers’ star running back Smash Williams in 2008, he tells TVLine definitely, “That’s not the case.”

Nonetheless, save for a few indie films and some stage work, his decision to pursue a graduate degree in theology at New Jersey’s Drew University did force him to step away from the Hollywood spotlight the past three years. …READ MORE

Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Glee, Dexter, Bones, Gossip Girl, Revenge, Community and More!

Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Just want to say hi? Send any/all of the above to askausiello@tvline.com

Question: Is there any truth to the rumor that the title of Glee‘s Episode 7, “I Kissed A Girl,” has something to do with Rachel and Quinn? We’re dying to know. —Bobbie
Ausiello: If you’re asking me whether Rachel and Quinn go to first base, the answer is no. The episode focuses on Santana coming out to her family, so I’m guessing the title — and accompanying Katy Perry cover — refer to that.

Question: Lea Michele tweeted the other day that there will be a huge Glee shocker happening in Episode 7. Any idea what it is? —Michelle
Ausiello: Rumor has it a big …READ MORE

Pan Am's Kelli Garner: Goran Visnjic Makes For Some Very Friendly (If Not Downright Sexy) Skies

Goran Visnjic, who kept patients’ blood pumping as ER‘s Dr. Luka Kovac, is about to get many hearts racing as a handsome traveler the sky girls of ABC’s Pan Am meet this Sunday at 10/9c. But will the Clipper Majestic’s undercover crew member go under covers in the name of staying on top of the enigmatic Slav? Kelli Garner shared with TVLine a look at her itinerary for Visnjic’s three-week visit. READ MORE

Pan Am Exclusive: Friday Night Lights' Gaius Charles Takes Flight

Former Friday Night Lights MVP Gaius Charles has booked a one-way ticket back to the small screen with a guest stint on ABC’s Pan Am. READ MORE

Ratings: Despite Dwindling Housewives, ABC's Pan Am Has Solid Take-Off

ABC’s Pan Am flew some very friendly skies in its Sunday night premiere, this despite leading out of Desperate Housewives‘ lowest-rated season opener ever.

The ladies of Wisteria Lane at 9 pm drew 9.8 million total viewers and a 3.1 demo rating, plunging 24 and 28 percent, respectively, from the show’s year-ago premiere. Pan Am however built on that audience, checking in … READ MORE

Fall TV Poll: What Will You Watch on Sundays?

Fall TV Preview

The Fall TV season is right around the corner, and some tough viewing choices are coming. Let’s see what your gameplan is for Sunday night. READ MORE & VOTE FOR WHAT YOU’LL BE WATCHING

TVLine Items: Eriq Le Salle Joins CBS Medical Drama, E.T.'s Pal Visits The Mentalist, and More

Eriq La Salle is going back to the hospital this fall — as an esteemed colleague of A Gifted Man. READ MORE

Fresh Faces for Fall: Who's on Our Radar (and Should Be on Yours!)

Fall TV Preview

Fall TV is almost here, which means some of your favorite actors will soon be back in series either new (hi, Zooey Deschanel!) or familiar. But there’s also plenty of promising fresh faces making their way to your TV this season. Some have paid their dues with myriad guest spots and supporting roles. Others are so straight off the bus we have to wonder if they even have their SAG card yet. READ MORE

TVLine Items: Lie to Me's Kelli Williams Visits Mentalist, ER Favorite Flies Pan Am, and More

Lie to Me alumna Kelli Williams has lined up a guest spot on The Mentalist‘s upcoming fourth season as …READ MORE