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Season 4 Kicks Off June 3!
Mark your calendars, set your DVRs, send out premiere party invites to all your friends... just do something fabulous to celebrate, Divas — Season 4 officially starts on June 3 at 9/8c! Want to know what to expect from what promises to be the best season yet? Only here you can find the inside scoop...
Season four begins with Jane and Owen enjoying a Roman Holiday in Italy while back at home, the firm is going all sorts of cray under Kim’s leadership. Teri is sent to bring Jane home to take on murder case and Grayson comes to terms with his new feelings for Jane. (Um, do we need to rehash the kiss between Grayson and Stacy on the finale?!) And speaking of the kiss that changed everything, Fred tries to moves on with a new girlfriend, leading Stacy to seek out a relationship guru for love advice, played by the fab Kim Kardashian. (And it's not just because her and I share the same first name...) Watch a preview of Season 4 here.
Oh, and as if I even have to remind you — besides Kim K., Season 4 is bringing it with the most amazing guest stars including: Serena Williams, John Ratzenberger (You can thank me later for getting the "Cheers" theme song stuck in your heads), Patty Duke, Megyn Price, Jake T. Austin and Emily Rutherford. Valerie Harper and Brandy will also reprise their roles this season.
Still need a refresher on Season 3? The DVD hits shelves on May 29, which gives you exactly five days before the Season 4 premiere to hole yourself up and do nothing but bask in the amazingness of THEBESTSHOWONTV. (You can pre-order it here.)
Stay tuned here on the blog and to the official "Drop Dead Diva" Facebook and Twitter for up to the minute news!
In your dream world, what would happen on Season 4 of "Drop Dead Diva"? Who would you like to see get together? What kind of drama do you want to see in (and out!) of the courtroom?
Brandy Returns -- With Serena Williams as Her Lawyer!
Brandy is BACK for Season 4! The singer and actress will reprise her role as Elisa Shayne, Parker's blast-from-the-past ex who came back into his life at the end of Season 3. Elisa originally came to the firm in Episode 11 for Parker's legal help, but the two reunited in other ways when Parker discovered their child and rediscovered his feelings for his ex. When we last left our Divas, Parker left the firm (and Kim) behind to go after Elisa and their son in Chicago.
On the edge of your seat yet with the mere memory?!
That brings us to our next piece of guest star scoop: tennis star Serena Williams will join the cast as Elisa's lawyer. As an ex AND an ex-employee of Harrison Parker, you might be wondering why Elisa would have to go outside the firm for legal help. Well, Divas, Serena will represents Elisa when she and Parker go to court over custody of their son. Yikes!
According to EW the show's creator and executive producer Josh Berman approached Serena Williams to come on "Drop Dead Diva" Season 4 when he found out she was a fan. The writers then wrote the part specifically for her. Welcome, Serena — and the warmest welcome back, Brandy!!
Are you excited to see Brandy return for "Drop Dead Diva" Season 4? Do she and Parker still have a chance?! Sound off below!
After the Episode With Josh: Season 3, Episode 12
I should be bummed that the Season 3 Finale of "Drop Dead Diva" is so close... if Season 4 wasn't happening in our future! Let's celebrate with another (our second-to-last - ah!!) edition of After the Episode With Josh, where executive producer and show creator Josh Berman once again takes us to Diva-land, this week giving us the scoop on Parker's future with Elisa, husbands-as-fans and possible new love matches for Fred [Spoiler Alert: it is... not me).
Ashley has a great memory, she writes: “This show is freaking epic! Does anyone remember the S2 Finale what Fred warned Jane about exposing who she really is? Does that count when others out her?”
It’s a great question! I have to refer you to Jane’s line to Fred from that very episode: “Those are your rules, not mine.” Make sure you watch this week's finale for another rule bender!
Melanie wants to know more about Parker and Elisa’s future: “Does Parker develop a relationship with his son. Does Parker end up with Brandy's character? What's gonna happen to Kim if Parker is with Brandy???? So many questions!” Can you give us a hint at what’s to come for Parker’s love future?
All of your questions will be answered! Most of them in Sunday’s finale episode! That said, things for Parker change dramatically, and for Kim as well. This Sunday is a game changer!
One of our Diva FB fans Ashley tells us that she recently got her hubby into the show, and I know he’s not the only one — what’s the appeal of “Diva” for straight men specifically do you think?
I think that we tell stories in a way that appeals to both men and women. I love to hear that women are bringing their husbands into the living room to watch us! Keep it up! In other countries, we don't air on a 'woman's network' and we appeal equally to both men and women.
Scott Tweets us: “Where are Jane's friends?? Did she not socialize with anyone?”
I assume you mean Jane from before. We’ve met a couple of them (Tony Goldwyn’s character from Episode 306) but we definitely established that she spent all of her time as Jane in her office buried in law books (and self-help books)! Jane was always close with Teri, but she didn't have much of a social life until Deb entered her body.
Karen brings up a good (but sad if true!) point — “Does Fred have to leave now?” Say it ain’t so! Katie chimes in: “Will Fred still be a major character for next season!? I love the supernatural aspects of this show!”
Fred, played by the incomparable Ben Feldman, will always be a part of this show. He is the glue that binds Deb to Jane even as Jane evolves into her own. I can’t imagine doing a season of this show without Fred, and he's a big part of this Sunday's cliffhanger.
Michelle wants to know if there's anything Stacy can do to even DESERVE another shot with Fred.
Absolutely. Watch on Sunday night!
After last week’s episode, Deb says she wants Kim to stop picking on Parker. Do you think Kim’s concern (and her test) for Parker last episode was fair? Does she pick on him?
Hmmm. Generally I would say that testing (setting a trap for?) your boyfriend or girlfriend is totally not fair, but I also think that Kim has a right to be skeptical of Parker after last season’s incident with Claire Harrison (played brilliantly by Natasha Henstridge). Kim and Parker continue to evolve as people and as a couple. They've still got a long journey ahead of them and Sunday's cliffhanger spins them in another direction completely.
Rosa and Ana speak up for the skeptics when they ask if Elisa’s son is in fact Parker’s. Will the paternity of the child come up in question at all?
The question definitely comes up! Watch the finale (am I sounding like a broken record yet?)
Tabitha asks “What was it like to work with Deidre Hall!!!! So wish she could be a cast member!” Your thoughts?
Let me first say that Deidre came to our Season Three celebration last weekend and was just such a joy. I would have her back in a second! She was a delight on set and is such an incredible asset to the season closer! Make sure you check her out! We're even talking about doing another cross over with her or her character from "Days," next season!
Genger wants to know: “Would Deb (or Jane) really be dating other guys if she was truly still in love with Grayson???”
YES! When we are wounded, when we are rejected, we need to get back into the dating world. As she said in the very first episode: "Sometimes you gotta fake it to make it."
Hmm, seems to be some rumbling from the fans about Fred… and TERI – Lhen asks: “Will FRED be interested in TERI?”
I love Teri and Freds partners-in-crime dynamic. I don’t think we’ll throw them into romantic liaison, no. But who knows!? Assistants these days, they might just catch each others' eyes over the Xerox machine... hmmm...
Some love from Joselyn: “A HUGE THANK YOU! Jane was my inspiration during my divorce...I had to defend myself in court and after the case the judge said I should go into law...Thank you, Diva!”
Joselyn, these are my favorite types of messages to get. I can’t tell you how proud it makes me to hear that my show has inspired people in their lives. Thank you for sharing this with me, I’ll be sure to pass it along to our writers. And for the record, I think you absolutely should go for it! Just remember, follow your passion and sense of justice - just like Jane!
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After the Episode With Josh: Season 3, Episode 11
We are down to the wire on "Drop Dead Diva" Season 3, with the Season 3 Finale in one week! In this week's After the Episode With Josh, executive producer and show creator Josh Berman talks about Deb and Stacy's past, Jane and Grayson's future and Fred's revenge.
Apparently ending up in bed together just wasn’t enough for this crew. Jeff asks: “Will Jane and Grayson ever kiss this season?!?!”
Haha. I can’t answer that! Just two episodes left though! I promise major developments in their relationship. Everything is building to the finale on 9/25 and nothing will be the same after that.
We’ve asked the “why haven’t Jane and Grayson gotten married/started having babies” question a time or two in this series, but Sydney brings up Grayson’s love-at-first-sight impulses. “I don’t understand why Grayson is taking so long with Jane? The first time he meets a girl he starts dating her so why not Jane? He’s met her already!” Is Grayson just not the type to fall in love slowly – if he doesn’t feel it right away is he forever in the friend zone?!
When Grayson first met Jane, Deb was still alive (Jane interviewed Grayson before he started working at Harrison and Parker) so his first impression of her was not romantic. Jane and Grayson are in the process of defining their relationship, growing their friendship... I’ll never say never. As far as I'm concerned, starting a relationship as friends makes for a much better long term relationship.
With Brandy in town but Pastor Ben outta the picture, fans want to know what’s going on with Parker and Kim? Adam begs: “Please let Parker and Kim carry on!”
I don’t want to give anything away, but I’m glad that bringing Brandy into the picture is getting your wheels turning! And I also promise that the Parker/Kim storyline is far from over. Just you wait until a bomb drops on the season finale, 9/25.
I often have people Tweet and leave Facebook messages saying that the show hits home for them on multiple levels – many relate to Jane and Grayson’s relationship and Jane’s love for him from afar. Are Jane and Grayson based on a real life couple or relationship you know or have experienced personally?
Jane, actually Deb, is named for my grandmother. I always loved that despite being a short, overweight Jewish woman (who survived the Holocaust) she carried herself like a super model. I think that Jane and Grayson portray the dance that couples do while they’re in the process of figuring out how their relationship works. Yes, their relationship is based on a real couple, but I'd rather not say who - to protect the innocent!
Sophia sends “kisses from Portugal,” and gushes: “I've been in a coma since the end of ‘Sex and the City,’ and ‘Drop Dead Diva’ made my television live again.” She isn’t the first person to say that this is their favorite show since “Sex and the City” – why do you think “Diva” resonates with "SATC" fans?
I’ve always wanted "Diva" to be a fun escape! I always enjoyed "Sex and the City" because it was what I imagined life in NYC to be like... But entirely exaggerated in all the right ways! I’ve tried to do that with "Diva." I loved watching "Sex and the City" with friends and it makes me so happy to hear the "Drop Dead Diva" is appointment television and that people are watching in groups. I think Brooke is sexier than any of the women on "Sex and the City"!
Mike says: “You picked a good match for Jane but something tells me her love life needs to continue to take a back seat. She came back from death to do something more than be someone's arm trophy or to hang on to Grayson.” Interesting – what do you think?
Gosh. I don’t think that Jane will ever end up as someone’s arm trophy. I think that she is capable of finding and of creating a dynamic partnership with someone. You are going to want to watch the last two episodes of the season - I think you’ll be pleased!
Shawna has a guest star request: “I wanna see an episode with Khloe Kardashian as a guest star.”
Have her people call my people. Actually, I don't have any people... But it's an interesting idea.
Maria asks: “Why are you making Stacy a love-to-hate character? I mean, Fred basically gave up heaven for her, and she cheated on him with a B-star? Stacy had a heart – what happened to it?”
I don’t want to spoil anything... So I will hold back. Definitely watch the last two episodes. Stacy is an awesome character and she's just letting her ego get carried away. Happens to the best of us.
On Twitter, @TheTruth97 Tweets: “Will Jane ever be a judge?”
Anything is possible. I think that being a judge would suit her quite well although she is never judgmental, ironically.
Genger wants to know: “Would Deb (or Jane) really be dating other guys if she was truly still in love with Grayson???”
YES! When we are wounded, when we are rejected, we need to get back into the dating world. As she said in the very first episode: "Sometimes you gotta fake it to make it."
Deborah says: “There should be more flashback to explore the lives of the characters on the show. Wouldn't it be great to see how Deb and Stacy became friends?” What flashbacks would you love to bring to the small screen?
Great question, and I think it would be incredible to see the beginnings of Deb and Stacy’s friendship! Good ideas for Season 4.
The fans are seeking a little revenge on Stacy and want Fred to have a jealousy-inducing hookup! Misty writes: “First, I love the show! Second, Cassie proved to be more insightful than I expected. Why don't you have her hook up with Fred? She's beautiful enough that Stacy would be jealous but insightful enough to recognize what a great guy Fred is.” Thoughts?
Cassie (played by Kaitlin Doubleday) would have been cheapened if she turned right around and hooked up with Fred. We wanted her to be sincerely interested in Grayson. Fred is slowly discovering what it means to be human - perhaps he will learn about vengeance, but I don't think he's quite there yet.
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After the Episode With Josh: Season 3, Episode 10
With three episodes left, it's down to the wire for us in "Diva"-land, but that doesn't mean that things aren't slowing down anytime soon! In this week's After the Episode With Josh, executive producer and show creator Josh Berman talks about Parker's development this season, reveals all of the new judge's secrets and gets us super excited for the finale.
We get SO much international love for Diva — what do you think it is about the show that translates across the world?
The themes in "Drop Dead Diva" are universal. We have all felt like outsiders at different points in our lives. The show is nothing if not human. Stick with me here: shows like “CSI” and “Bones” (I’ve had the privilege to work on both) do great internationally as well, and that is, in part, due to the fact that behind the murder and the yellow tape, those circumstances evoke something very human: fear, anxiety, relief, terror... “Diva” does the same thing, though we spend more time on the other end of the spectrum; Love, joy, success, and yes, even fear and anxiety and a little bit of terror — you know, to keep you on your toes.
There was (of course!) a huge reaction to the Episode 10 twist with Stacy and Fred. Allyson begs: “Don't let Stacy turn out to be a bad guy, pleasseeee. I can't believe she made Fred cry.” Is Stacy a bad guy? Will fans know the answer to this question by the end of Season 3?
Yes, you’ll have all of your answers by the end of Season 3! Hmmm... That seems like such a cop-out but I don’t want to give away any more than that!
@realityqueen09 Tweets: “Who would you like to have on the show that hasn’t been on yet?”
I’d love to reunite with Marg Helgenberger from "CSI"! She's a wonderful actress and friend. I'm also crossing my fingers for Cher and/or Bette Midler.
Lisa comments: “I loved last night’s episode. And I like that Parker seems more and more complex.” We never talk about Parker’s growth — where have you wanted to take his character in Season 3?
You’re right there with us! Parker has a huge arc coming up that will really inform you on who he is as a person, not just Jane’s boss. I can’t wait to hear what you think about what’s ahead. There's a big Parker bombshell coming up that could change the future of the law firm.
Marcos asks: “Will Teri end up in a serious relationship with that guy (Hank)? She can do better ... cough cough... me! Jk! Great show!”
Marcos, you’re cracking me up with that! First of all, how dare you!? Hank is played by my brother, David Berman, and Teri would be lucky to have him!!! (Totally joking with you) I’ll put in a good word on your behalf.
We’re already looking toward the finale, and fans like Rachel and Marsha are begging for some juicy scoop. They're two of many that want to know if this season there will be another cliffhanger… and if that cliffhanger will be some form of Jane almost telling Grayson and something bad happening?
I'm just going to say one thing — this season's cliffhanger is by far the best yet. The last ten minutes of our finale (to air Sunday, September 25 at 9pm/8c!) should leave you breathless.
This is the first time since Tony that the fans have responded overwhelmingly positive about one of Jane’s suitors. Why do you think they like the Judge?
Because of the genius of Lex Medlin, the actor who plays Owen. He was nothing more than another love interest for Jane when that script got dropped on my desk. Lex came in to read for the role and it was his from his first read. We are lucky to have him! He's sexy, smart, funny, and has great chemistry with Jane.
Okay, one dissenter: Marion says the Judge gives off vibes of a “womanizer and a manipulator”… what do you say about that?
Confidence like Owen’s is a lot to take, especially when it catches you (or Jane) off guard. I think you should watch closely and see if you feel differently after this week's episode — airing Sunday night at 9pm/8c on Lifetime!
The other week a viewer asked if there will be another supernatural character and this week, Therese asks, “What's with the judge having some kind of 'sixth sense'... hmmmm could HE be an angel too?” ?!?!
He’s all man, I promise!
Celia asks if you will (or would like to) be adding any new characters on a regular basis for the next season… perhaps the Judge? Or Brandy’s new character?
We are open to bringing on new characters. Maybe Judge Owen. Maybe Brandy's character?
Chandra on Twitter wonders if Brandy is on the show for good or just next week’s episode?
She is on for the rest of Season 3. If we get a Season 4, the first thing I will do is call her up and ask her to come back!
Check Out Photos, an On-Set Interview & an Exclusive Clip of Brandy on "Drop Dead Diva"!
I know we are all dreading the end of "Drop Dead Diva" Season 3 (say it ain't so!!) but here's something to look forward to for the final three episodes of the season: Brandy joins the cast!!
Starting this Sunday, Brandy begins her orbit in the "Diva"-verse as Parker's ex-girlfriend Elisa Shayne. Below, we've collected all of the exciting exclusive sneak peeks, interviews and videos of the star to give you your official backstage pass to Brandy on "Drop Dead Diva"!
Watch Josh Interview Brandy!
Brandy sits down with her on-screen ex Josh Stamberg (Parker!) in a behind-the-scenes video of the actors chatting in between takes. Visit ET Online to watch their conversation and hear what Brandy thinks about the "Diva Family"!
Check Out an Exclusive Clip From the Show!
EW.com's rockin' resident Diva Mandi Bierly spoke with Brandy about her return to acting, her role on the show and (gasp!) her hopes for Season 4. Read the interview and view an exclusive clip of Brandy straight from Sunday night's show over on EW.com
View the first photos of Brandy in her "Drop Dead Diva" role below (and check back later this week for more!):
And of course, get excited with a preview of Brandy's first "Drop Dead Diva" episode:
What do you think will happen with Brandy's character Elisa on these final Season 3 episodes? Tune in to Brandy's first appearance on "Drop Dead Diva" Season 3, Episode 11 this Sunday night at 9 pm et/8c on Lifetime to find out!
Brandy Joins the Diva Cast
From Liza and Delta, Paula and Rosie, Gregory and Tim, Season 3 of “Drop Dead Diva” had some seriously sparkly shoes to fill. But with an all-star roster including Wanda Sykes, Wendy Williams, Kathy Griffin, Lance Bass and Clay Aiken (just to name a few…) Season 3 is shaping up to be the best one yet!
The newest glorious guest to join “Drop Dead Diva” Season 3 is singer and “Moesha” star Brandy. In an exclusive interview with TVGuide, we find out that the beautiful Brandy will have a recurring role on the last three episodes of the season. Oh, and also that Brandy is a big fan of the show — reason #234 to love her! Here’s hoping we get to see a musical number of “The Boy is Mine.” Maybe with Brandy and Stacy fighting over Fred?!
But back to the Season 3 scooping: Brandy will play a former girlfriend of Parker — I like where this is going already! — who is seeking his legal help. Click here to read the article on TVGuide.com and get more scoop on Brandy's character and what Josh Berman has in store for Season 3!
This weekend, it's all about "Diva" on Lifetime! Watch the "Drop Dead Diva" Season 2 mini-marathon this Saturday, June 18 starting at 11 am et/10c before Sunday's 9pm et/8c Season 3 Premiere on Lifetime!
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