Buzz News Roundup, 3/16
- The AP says R2D2 has a new job: mail collector.
- Patrick Swayze and Melissa Gilbert are set to star in a musical based on Little House on the Prairie, says Hollywood Reporter.
- The AP reports that David Duchovny is returning to TV with a new Showtime comedy.
- Fergie's "Glamorous" grabs the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100.
- TMZ says Carol Burnett is suing "Family Guy" over a parody.
- Contrary to what you might have read in Wikipedia, the AP informs us that comedian Sinbad is still alive.
- ABC captures the Thursday ratings race with "Grey's Anatomy" and "October Road."
- MTV news reports on Amy Winehouse, Bloc Party, and other shows at SXSW.
- Simon Cowell proclaims that he's more important that Bruce Springsteen, says AFP.
- The Emmys get a big shakeup — including a new essay requirement, Variety reports.
- 'Sup Holmes? Warner Bros. plans to bring Sherlock Holmes to the big screen, reports Variety.
- Comedian David Cross will be playing the Howard K. Stern character in "Law & Order"'s Anna Nicole Smith episode, says the Futon Critic.
- Stanley Tucci is headed to "ER", TV Guide reports.
- TLC says it's giving "What Not to Wear" co-host Stacy London a talk show.
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