Hey everyone… well, here’s some news:I can understand the desire to jump on the Ugly Betty bandwagon. After all, Salma Hayek’s show is a hit and has made America Ferrera a bona fide star. Plus, Hollywood is nothing if not a land of copycats. So the description of Berman’s new show is likely meant to draw comparisons to Ugly Betty, at least in some small way. But here’s the kicker: Ferrera’s character is “ugly” because the makeup artists and costume designers work hard to make a very attractive actress look nothing like herself.To read the full article, click here.It seems like Rick Fox will appear in the second season of “Ugly Betty”. Here’s what the article says:Retired professional basketball player Rick Fox will be appearing in the upcoming season of Ugly Betty, ABC Studios confirmed last week.Fox will appear in at least two episodes as Dwayne, a bodyguard to Mode Magazine’s wicked magazine editor, Wilhelmina Slater, played by Vanessa Williams. In real life, Fox and Williams have shared more than just a professional relationship, as the the two were once married, and have one daughter by the name of Sasha.For the entire article, click here.The new blood this year comes in the form of Tina Fey and America Ferrera. Both made a big splash on breakout new shows, giving them an edge in terms of freshness. Fey, in particular, will get strong support for the way “30 Rock” grew its audience.Ferrera was an instant sensation with “Ugly Betty,” succeeding in a tough role that requires her to be alternately goofy, naive, smart and subtle …America FerreraShow: “Ugly Betty”Emmy pedigree: First nomBest scene: Ferrera, in the pilot episode, cannily pleads her credentials for a job at a fashion magazine to an interviewer who has rejected her out of hand based on her appearance. Ferrera shows she can play smart as well as clumsy, all while executing a classic comedy scramble.Why she may win: Ferrera earned runaway praise when the show first debuted. Her underdog story reflects the character she’s playing, making both the actress and the role selling points.Maybe not: Ferrera is talented, but her competition has much deeper experience. She also may have a hard time being judged on her acting when the role relies so heavily on the gimmick of her appearance. Source: Variety.Com