Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

The news is really short for today, but there are still a few good tidbits to share:

TELEVISION

Actress Jaimie Alexander, who just appeared in the box office film Thor and has appeared in Nurse Jackie and Kyle XY, will have a recurring role (i.e. three episodes) on the USA Network drama Covert Affairs, playing new tech Reva Kline, who was the youngest person to ever land a project in the CIA’s Directorate of Science & Technology but her inability to socialize with others presents a challenge for CIA agent Annie Walker (Piper Perabo) when the two are forced to work with each other. (Philiana Ng at The Hollywood Reporter)

The BBC has confirmed that actor Matt Smith will return as the Doctor in the hit series Doctor Who when it returns for its 7th season, which will consist of 14 new episodes (the Christmas episode and 13 all-new episodes). It is unclear at this time if co-stars Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will be returning to their roles of Amy Pond and Rory Williams, though, as they are both have signed onto other projects. Time will tell… (TV Overmind)

MADE FOR TV MOVIE NEWS

Actress Keke Palmer (True Jackson and Madea’s Family Reunion) has been cast in Nickelodeon’s brand-new original TV movie called Rags, which is a modern-day fairy tale about Kadee Worth (Palmer) and Charlie Prince (Max Schneider). The story follows Charlie Prince, an orphan living with his acerbic and unloving stepfather and spoiled, simple-minded stepbrothers. Charlie’s dream is to be a singer, and while he is vocally talented and can write music, he can’t seem to catch a break. Kadee Worth, on the other hand, is the daughter of music mogul Reginald Worth and is an international pop phenomenon. While the world knows her as a glamorous superstar, she is secretly frustrated with singing other people’s songs and wearing clothes other people choose for her. Kadee wants the world to hear and see her true talent. Despite every obstacle that gets thrown in their way, once Charlie and Kadee find one another, they each finally get what they have been looking for – a voice, a stage, an audience and each other. The movie is set to premiere in 2012. (The Futon Critic)

MUSIC NEWS WITH TV TIE-IN

Naya Rivera, one of the many cast members of the FOX musicomedy Glee has signed a deal with Columbia Records and will begin recording her debut album after the Glee tour wraps later this month. She is the third Glee star to sign a record deal, following Matthew Morrison and Mark Salling. (The Hollywood Reporter and TV Guide)

That’s it. Enjoy!