David Letterman may have apologized for making jokes about the Palin children, but that won’t stop him from targeting their mother.

On last night’s episode of the Late Show, Letterman took full advantage of Sarah Palin’s surprise resignation. Listed in the clip above are the Top 10 “Messages on Sarah Palin’s Answering Machine.”

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Here’s an update on the shows you’ll be seeing more of in the months to come:

RENEWALS

• 16 and Pregnant (MTV) - Season 2
• Being Erica (SOAPnet) - Season 2
• The Real Housewives of New York City (Bravo) - Season 2
• Toddlers & Tiaras (TLC) - Season 2 **returns on July 22**

(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)

Paula Abdul has been invited to be a part of American Idol for “the duration of the show, however long it lasts.” Though her contract for Season 9 isn’t official, the former pop princess says the #1 reality show is something she’ll always “want to be a part of.”

Simon Cowell recently got a huge pay hike from Idol, proving that he, too, will be returning for one more season at least.

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NOTE: You can watch the entire ceremony after the jump.

After a private gathering for family members at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Michael Jackson’s memorial within Staples Center began shortly after 10:00 AM PT.

You can follow our detailed account of the ceremony after the jump.

Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:

Gossip Girl: A star of different CW show will become Nate Archibald’s latest love interest. On September 14, a blonde Joanna Garcia (Privileged) will begin a four-episode stint as Bree Buckley, a “Miss America-type Southern belle.” Later, another blonde - Hilary Duff - will set up shop as Olivia Burke, an actress-turned-college student. Duff will room with Vanessa, a fellow NYU student, for a few weeks starting on October 5.

No episodes have aired and the season hasn’t started, but industry gossip has it that a female will wear the crown at the end of American Idol 9 (which begins broadcasting in January).

According to Vote for the Worst, the gossip mill is saying that producers are willing to do whatever it takes - and votes be damned - to reach this desired end. Since the last two seasons have featured male winners, it’s assumed a female will re-balance the winning scales for the reality show. Allegedly, good-looking female plants are being shuffled into the audition mix even now.

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UPDATE: CBS and NBC have now decided to jump on the live coverage bandwagon.

Not a winner in the Michael Jackson memorial lottery? Not a problem. You can still get a front row viewing while sparing yourself the cost of a flight.

Although 17,500 get the chance to be in either the Staples Center or the Nokia Theater, free television coverage will allow everyone an opportunity to witness the events as they unfold.

According to a release from the Jackson family, participants at Tuesday’s memorial include Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Berry Gordy, Jennifer Hudson, Shaheen Jafargholi (finalist on Britain’s Got Talent), Magic Johnson, Martin Luther King III, Bernice A. King, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Usher and Stevie Wonder.

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Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this Tuesday:

• Agatha Christie’s Poirot - The Movie Collection (Set 4)
• Callan (Set 1)
• Coco Chanel
• Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen
• Doctor Who: The Rescue/The Romans
• Kath & Kim (Season 1)
• Matlock (Season 3)
• Murder, She Wrote (Season 10)
• Mystery Science Theater 3000 (Volume XV)
• Reno 911! (Season 6)
• Ruby (Favorite Episodes) (Season 1)
• Third Watch (Season 2)
• The Twelve Kingdoms (Complete Series)

Click here to see the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.

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(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)

MONDAY (7/6)

• Make it or Break It (ABC Family, 8pm):  “Trying to unwind, Payson, Emily and Kaylie head to a high-school party, but the evening isn’t as fun as they thought it would be.” They were lead to believe that ‘keg stands’ were an entirely different thing.”
• The Bachelorette (ABC, 8pm):  “Jillian and her final four head to Spain for flamenco in Madrid and a picnic in Seville.” Their plans are interrupted when Javier Bardem asks her to fly away from the weekend.
• Here Comes the Newlyweds (ABC, 10pm):  “The three remaining couples gaze into their futures by speculating on their 10th anniversaries.” Reality show pairs should only focus on making it to next year.
• Weeds (Showtime, 10pm):  “Silas and Doug are off to see ‘The Wizard,’ a marijuana provider whom they need to supply cannabis for their dispensary.” This wizard can help fly people home, or wherever else they’d like to ‘travel’ to.

The gorgeous daughter of Demi and Bruce, Rumer Willis will appear on an episode of 90210 in the upcoming season. The raven-haired beauty has made guest spot appearances on Army Wives and CSI among other projects, so she’s no stranger to syndicated TV.

In Beverly Hills, she’ll become homosexual Gia. The character works for the school’s Blaze News, the paper for West Beverly Hills High. According to reports, she’ll appear in only one episode.

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According to the New York Post, judge Simon Cowell has been offered at least $100 million to continue with American Idol in the upcoming season - a huge hike from the paltry $34 million he made from the show in 2009.

Idol, by the way, makes around $900 million every year, so the huge raise shouldn’t put too much strain on the reality show. Looks like all Cowell’s talking about leaving the show had an effect - no way is Idol about to let him walk.

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Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this Tuesday.

• Blue Murder (Set 4)
• Eastbound & Down (Season 1)
• Entourage (Season 5)
• Eureka (Season 3)
• Extreme Trains (Season 1)
• Hi-5 (Season 2)
• The IT Crowd (Season 2)
• Jockeys
• MonsterQuest (Season 3, Set 1)
• Parker Lewis Can’t Lose (Season 1)
• Princess Protection Program

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Tonight at the 2009 BET Awards, a very special guest helped pay tribute to the King of Pop. For the first time since Michael Jackson’s death, his younger sister stepped out in public to address his fans.

“My entire family wanted to be here tonight, but it was just too painful so they elected me to speak with all of you. I’m going to keep it very short, but I’d just like to say that to you - Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family, and he will forever live in all of our hearts,” Janet stated. “On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all your love. Thank you for all your support. We miss him so much.”

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(You can view TV Envy’s Programming Schedule here.)

MONDAY (6/29)

• The Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family, 8pm):  “Ben tries to figure out where he fits in Amy’s life.” Well, the role of babysitter is always open.
• Jon & Kate Plus Eight (TLC, 9pm):  “Previously unseen footage of the Gosselin’s early years is featured.” Misty water-colored memories of the way they were….
• Cake Boss (TLC, 10pm):  “Buddy creates an ornate wedding cake filled wtih live birds.” Watch out - that might not be fondant you’re eating.
• Dance Your Ass Off (Oxygen, 10pm):  “Twelve plus-size contestants infiltrate Los Angeles in a competition to shed pounds by means of dance and diet in this 10-part unscripted series hosted by Marissa Jaret Winokur.” In other words, a cutthroat version of Sweatin’ to the Oldies.

Next week, FOX will pay tribute to the King of Pop’s musical library. Now the network is planning to honor his contributions to dance.

Hours after Michael Jackson’s death, plans for a special So You Think You Can Dance were in the works. Based on a series of tweets started by Nigel Lythgoe, we may soon see an MJ-themed broadcast with numbers from Wade Robson (a former Jackson back-up dancer), Mia MIchaels…and former Janet Jackson-choreographer Paula Abdul.

UPDATE #2: It appears that Mays’ death was actually related to heart disease.

UPDATE: Billy was reportedly not wearing a seat belt when he was hit in the head during the flight yesterday.

Billy Mays, the man who could sell just about anything, was found dead today in his Florida home. He was 50 years old.

According to officials, the infomercial guru was discovered by his wife Deborah. There are no indications to believe that any foul play was involved.

Just yesterday, Billy was onboard a US Airways flight that took a hard landing at the Tampa International Airport. Although several passengers did receive minor bumps and bruises, it’s not known whether Mays’ death could have been related to that incident.

The man who sold everything from Orange Glo to OxiClean had been appearing on the Discovery Channel with fellow marketer Anthony Sullivan. Pitchmen is next scheduled to air this Wednesday at 10:00.

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This is good news for fans that love Lost so much that they can’t wait for the next season, but hate the fact that it’s the last, can take a bit of solace in the fact that season six will go one hour longer than originally planned. According to Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello on Twitter, “ABC confirms that Lost’s sixth and final season will total 18 hours, including two-hour premiere and two-hour finale.”

We still don’t want Lost to ever end, but hey, at least it’s something!

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Later this weekend, a large pre-arranged gathering will have the opportunity to public mourn Michael Jackson’s death.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the June 28th broadcast of the 2009 BET Awards will be devoted to the musical icon. Producer Stephen Hill reports a high interest from the participants to honor their idol. “I think what you’re going to find is that acceptance speeches for awards will have nothing to do about the artists themselves, but about the influence that Michael Jackson had on them,” Hill said.

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If there was a way for FOX to jump in on national news while simultaneously promoting Idol, they would. And they will.

Next week, the network will honor Michael Jackson’s death by rebroadcasting two hours that were devoted to the legend’s music. It was just this past March when American Idol’s Top 13 contestants performed songs from the singer’s library.

Would you like to see Kris Allen whip out the guitar for ‘Remember the Time’? Eager to hear Adam Lambert rock out to ‘Black or White’? Trying to remember if Megan Joy’s version of ‘Rockin’ Robin’ was really that bad? Then tune in this Monday @ 8:00 to relive it all again.

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Farrah Fawcett, the iconic blonde star with the never-to-be-forgotten poster, died today in a California hospital. She was 62.

The actress’ death comes after a nearly three-year long health battle. Despite being declared free of anal cancer in early 2007, the disease quickly returned. A recent NBC special documented the star’s quest for alternative treatments.

Although she will most likely be remembered as Jill Munroe, one of the original Charlie’s Angels, Fawcett actually chose to move on from that series after only 22 episodes. (A few more guest appearances followed.) After a few disappointing stabs at a film career, Farrah earned critical praise when she returned to the small screen. Memorable turns in several television projects - including The Burning Bed and Small Sacrifices - eventually earned Farrah a number of Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.

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