Morning Meme: David Tennant Camps It Up, Stephen Colbert Apologizes to the Gays, and Dancing Dark Horse Matt Bomer

The unlikely, but infinitely appealing combination of Darren Criss, Susan Sarandon, and Laura Linney are the new faces of clothing giant Uniqlo. Previously, all I knew about Uniqlo was that Russell Tovey slept in their boxer shorts. Not I know they design clothes with boobs in mind.

Just when I thought that Locke & Key was dead, there's news that MTV may have an interest in the show if they can afford production. From what I know of the series, it could make an interesting companion for Teen Wolf. Put some of that Jersey Shore money to work!

Job application, or Grindr ad?

Reese Witherspoon is recovering at home after being struck by a car while jogging. I knew exercise was going to kill someone eventually.

A huge NASA satellite is going to make an uncontrolled reentry into the atmosphere, and it's likely that at least a dozen pieces will impact the surface at unknown locations. Now where is the next Republican debate being held again?

NBC is developing a comedy titled My Best Friend is a Lesbo. It's based on the real life friendship of of writers and longtime roommates Sascha Rothchild and Randi Barnes, who will pen the pilot. It's just what it says, two friends, one lesbian and one straight, who help each other navigate life and love in Los Angeles. With Josh Schwartz behind the project, it has a serious shot at making it, but probably with a new title.

Kristen Chenoweth has no problem reconciling her Christian faith with her acceptance of gays and push for equality. "I read my Bible and I pray and all of that – I really do. But at the same time, I don’t think being gay is a sin. Period."

Vulture talked to the Chippendales' director of operations to find out of the cast of Magic Mike has what it takes to rake in the cash. "Joe Manganiello already looks the part, but needs to shave ('Joe’s werewolf facial hair would have to go'), Alex Pettyfer better get on his protein shakes ('He’s got good dancing skills, but he would need to bulk up a little'), and Matthew Bomer, well, 'he could be the dark horse that comes out of nowhere and out-dances everybody.'"

Rookie Blue is coming back next summer for another season, and they just nabbed William Shatner for the cast. Shatner isn't reprising his TJ Hooker character, but will instead play a drunk driver. Which I suppose could still be his TJ Hooker character.

I hate that Toddlers & Tiaras and the little girl dressed as a prostitute from Pretty Woman has put me on the same side of a debate as the Parents Television Council.

At this point, Cher has no plans to attend a taping of Dancing With the Stars. At least until her new single is ready.

Julie Newmar doesn't envy anyone who has to play Catwoman these days, because everything is so dark and serious. She thinks it was better when she and Adam West did it.

Gwenyth Paltrow has joined the indie dramedy Thanks For Sharing, starring Mark Ruffalo as a sex addict. The movie also stars Jolie Richardson, which, as the article notes, makes it seem likely that Ryan Murphy has a hand in the casting somewhere.

If you were wondering just which Medicare-eligible action stars would headline The Expendables 2, here's your answer: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis have just been confirmed for the cast.

HHS has put into effect new guidelines to help patients in hospitals that receive Medicare and Medicaid designate who can make decisions about their heath and choose who can visit them while they're sick. The will benefit same-sex partners as well as unmarried partners.

Parks & Recreation has tapped CHiPs' Robert Pine for the upcoming season. Can he still wear those super tight polyester pants?

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