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Link Tank: TV Blog Coalition Roundup for May 9-11

Televisionary is proud to be a member of the TV Blog Coalition. At the end of each week, we'll feature a roundup of content from our sister sites for your delectation.

"We have to move the island." This week, I was once again obsessed with Lost, but paused from my island-induced stupor to remember why I love Battlestar Galactica (offering another season of religious, political, moral, and emotional conflict amid amazing special effects and a kick-ass plot), and ponder whether Gossip Girl was burning through too much story too quickly.

I also celebrated the far-too-delayed elimination of Dominique on America's Next Top Model AND that a certain cheftestant on Top Chef, and offered a rundown of what series the networks might be announcing next week at the Upfronts.

Oh, and I am still saddened that 30 Rock's second season is already over, especially when faced with a funny if slightly disappointing season ender.

Elsewhere in the sophisticated TV-obsessed section of the blogosphere, members of the TV Blog Coalition were discussing the following items...
  • With her mind fully blown by a Wire actor joining the 90210 spinoff, Buzz asks which actors you'll always associate with particular characters. (BuzzSugar)
  • Amie shared her thoughts on MTV's The Hills' latest episode "No Place Like Home." (Daemon's TV)
  • Marcia worried about starlet stunt-casting on How I Met Your Mother and Ugly Betty. (Pop Vultures)
  • Facial Hair or Facial Scare: What do you think of this growing trend and which TV star who wears his facial hair best? (RTVW)
  • Come see why Scooter will be saying "What up Mustafa?" ad nausea for the next couple months. And if that doesn't wet your appetite, it has to do with something on PBS not named Bob Ross. (Scooter McGavin's 9th Green)
  • "Fame, I'dols going to live forever, I'dols going to learn how to fly, high!". Vance notes how this weeks American Idol fit into the lyrics of "Fame" eerily well. (Tapeworthy)
  • Once again, TiFaux's kinky side reared its ugly head as Dan discussed which TV star tattoos were the hottest. Vote on who you think is the hottest! (TiFaux)
  • Tube Talk vents its frustration at ABC for cancelling Men in Trees. (Tube Talk)
  • With the rumblings in the press that SMALLVILLE'S Allison Mack is getting ready to jump ship, this TV Addict thought he'd offer up a word of caution. (the TV Addict)
  • Kate broke down who will be in and who will be out when Project Runway makes its move to Lifetime. (TV Filter)
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