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Here are the news items for today:

TELEVISION

The USA Network has given a 10-episode order to the new drama Colony from executive producers Carlton Cuse (Bates Motel and Lost) and Ryan Condal (Hercules). The series will star Josh Holloway (Lost) and Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead). The series is set in the near future, centering on a family, who must make difficult decisions as they balance staying together with trying to survive living in L.A., which has been occupied by a force of outside intruders. (Debra Birnbaum at Variety)

Actress Naya Rivera (Glee) has landed a recurring role on Devious Maids for the show’s third season, playing Blanca, a new maid in the neighborhood who has landed a job with a seemingly picture-perfect Beverly Hills family, but she soon discovers a terrible secret: something that could change her life forever. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

Actor Rob Mayes (Jane By Design) has landed a series regular role on Mistresses, the ABC summer drama. He will play Mark, a carefree guy who becomes part of April’s (series regular Rochelle Aytes) unlikely family, who eventually winds up working with Harry (series regular Brett Tucker). (The Deadline Team)

Q&A SECTION (with Kristin Dos Santos at E! Online)

Question: How about some scoop on Outlander? 4.4 can’t get here fast enough! – Maricela

Kristin: The subject matter gets DARK, as you book fans know, particularly when it comes to the storyline between Claire, Jamie and Captain Jack Randall—i.e. the worst human being to ever live ever (if he were real). Caitroina Balfe (Claire) tells me of filming the upcoming explicit scenes: “It’s a lot, it really is. And it pushes you as an actress and as a person. But I am so lucky that I have two co-stars that I trust implicitly. They are my rock.” Aww, so sweet! But seriously, fans: Prepare yourselves. Especially if you aren’t aware of what happens in the books.

Question: Who is A on Pretty Little Liars?! – Tuniveil

Kristin: Of course, we can’t spill on who Big A is, but we can share with you that the reveal will happen sooner than you think. “I know a lot of people were afraid that they would have to wait until the end of season seven to find out who Big A is, and we made it clear that they don’t,” Marlene King spills. “You will find out before season seven and the story of Big A.” And King reveals fans will get to know a lot about Big A. “I can’t wait to share the story. The identity of Big A is really cool, but to me, what I always loved most about Big A is the story of Big A, the motivation, what’s behind it all,” King says. “I haven’t been that excited to share something with the fans since Mona’s reveal.”

Question: I want to know about Supergirl, please!!! – surfthewitch

Kristin: Ask and ye shall receive! The first villain Supergirl will go up against is…Lumberjack, an old DC Comics character. He’s described as “big and burly,” naturally, who even took on Kara’s (Melissa Benoist) famous cousin at one point. Look for somebody shadowy to be pulling his string.

Question: What can you tell us about Iris and Barry (on The Flash)? Any insight into how she handles Barry’s relationship with Linda? – MyrcallasEar

Kristin: Sorry if you’re ‘shipping Barry and his BFF Iris, because Barry’s about to meet someone…and it sounds like this won’t be just some random fling! Malese Jow debuts on the CW superhero show tonight as Barry’s new love interest Linda Park, and she tells us that she’s going to be around for a while. “I think she can be very good for him and we’ll see them develop real feelings for each other,” Jow says. “We’ll see if she has real staying power. I’m not going to lie, it’s terrifying coming in between this couple the fans are rooting for! People are very vocal about this, but I feel like Linda can stand a chance. Hopefully the fans will like her and be nice to me!”

Question: I’m so glad Jane the Virgin is back! I love this show so much, please tell me you’ve got some scoop! – Nicole

Kristin: Couldn’t agree with you more, this show is just the best. And if you thought Rafael’s issues with Jane’s mother Xo were fraught with tension…wait until you meet his mother! That’s right, the CW telenovela is currently looking to cast the part of Elena, a Mediterranean or Italian woman in her 50s. Described as beautiful and elegant, Rafael’s mother will be seen both in flashbacks to Rafael’s childhood…as well as the present, when she finally reunites with her son “to tell him the reason for her early abandonment–and it’s not a pretty story.”

That’s it. Enjoy!

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