I’m a big fan of Vanessa’s work and I’m so excited that she’ll be moving into the neighborhood next season to cause trouble in all the ladies’ lives.
 

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Ugly Betty may be finishing it's four-year run, but America Ferrera isn't out of the telenovela business just yet. According to Access Hollywood and The Hollywood Reporter, Ferrera has partnered with MTV, Ben Silverman's Electus shingle and Procter and Gamble Productions to develop a bilingual, interactive soap opera titled Pedro & Maria.

Ferrera will serve as one of the project's executive producers, along with Jarred Weisfeld and Ian Kleinert of Objective Entertainment. Quiara Alegria Hudes, who penned the Broadway smash In The Heights, will write the script and also serve as one of the show runners.

"The Latino population is an under-represented and under-served segment of the audience, and I am excited to help bring this relevant show to MTV," said David Janollari, executive vp, scripted development at MTV.

P&G is set to "lend creative support" to the project, according to THR, as well as create original commercials and branded entertainment projects for its health and beauty brands in conjunction with the project. READ MORE

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According to Entertainment Weekly's  Michael Ausiello, Ugly Betty is getting the axe. Ausiello reports, the show's current season, its fourth, will be its last. Additionally,  ABC has cut the current 22 episodes down to just 20. In a joint statement to EW, Betty's showrunner Silvio Horta and ABC president Steve McPherson state,

We’ve mutually come to the difficult decision to make this Ugly Betty’s final season, and are announcing now as we want to allow the show ample time to write a satisfying conclusion. We are extremely proud of this groundbreaking series, and felt it was important to give the fans a proper farewell.
 

 

Ugly Betty has something to sing about. Fox News is reporting that Liza Minnelli will be joining the ABC comedy for multiple episodes as Justin's (Mark Indelicato) high school drama teacher.

Our set insiders tell us Liza will be playing Lena Korvinka, a high school drama teacher at Justin's (played by Mark Indelicato) school.

Liza has an intense filming schedule that begins in Brooklyn on January 28th and runs until February 12th, the sources say.

"There were massive rumors last year, then again in early January that Liza was being courted for the show, but Liza originally hadn't planned to do the show. 'Ugly Betty' producers presented her with a great offer and a hilarious story and they kept coming back to her," said our source. "She's going to be playing an outrageous drama teacher and it is going to be fun! Liza is excited to be playing another off-the-wall character like Lucille 2 on 'Arrested Development'."

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I knew something good could come out of Eastwick's cancellation. According to After Elton, ABC is moving Ugly Betty from Fridays—where its ratings have eroded—to Wednesday nights, where it will follow the network's popular comedy block. Rumors of the possible move first surfaced at E! Online before After Elton confirmed it.

Ugly Betty returned with a two-hour season premiere that found Betty adapting to life in her role as an associate features editor at Mode and having to work with ex-boyfriend Matt Hartley. As always, Claire’s role as Betty’s mentor grounded the episode, on a show that spends so much time in the land of over the top hijinks. Even though the changes were subtle, Betty “grew up” in this episode, realizing that her life had changed. READ MORE

Ugly Betty filmed scenes in New York's Greenwich Village on Thursday. Check out more images of Becki Newton (Amanda) and Michael Urie (Marc) after the jump. What do you think of Amanda's outfit? Love it or hate it?

Ugly Betty's fourth season premieres on Friday Oct. 9. ABC is moving the popular show to Friday to make room on Thursday for Flash Forward. Could Ugly Betty's loyal fanbase be enough to give ABC a foothold on Friday nights, which is dominated by CBS' Ghost Whisperer, Numb3rs and soon to be Medium?

RELATED: Ugly Betty News Page | ABC Fall TV Premiere Dates | Vanessa Williams Hosts Daytime Emmys READ MORE

Could Paula Abdul pop up on Ugly Betty? Michael Ausiello is reporting at EW.com the former American Idol judge is in talks to guest on the popular ABC show.  Meanwhile E Online is reporting Fox's So You Think You Can Dance and ABC's Dancing With the Stars are fighting to sign her to their respective shows.

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You gotta hand it to America's Top Model Cycle 3 runner-up Yaya Dacosta, she knows how to get herself cast as the daughters of iconic soap divas—whether it be on daytime or primetime. Dacosta, who ABC Daytime may fans remember as Dr. Angie Hubbard's (Debbi Morgan) adopted daughter Cassie on All My Children, has been tapped to recreate the role of Nico, Wilhelmina Slater's (Vanessa Williams) daughter for the upcoming season of Ugly Betty. According to EW.com's Michael Ausiello, Nico (previously played by Jowharah Jones) will turn up on the Oct. 9 season premiere. Thanks Appleridge for the tip! 

ABC has released the fall premiere schedule for the majority of its lineup. Grey's Anatomy fans will have to wait until September 24 to learn what happened to Izzie and George. Missing from the premiere list are Brothers & Sisters, Private Practice and Eastwick. There premiere dates will be announced in the future.

Premiere Dates: All Times EST

Saturday, September 5
8 pm Saturday Night Football

Friday, September 11
10 pm 20/20

Monday, September 21
8 pm Dancing with the Stars (Two Hours)
10 pm Castle

Tuesday, September 22
10 pm The Forgotten

Wednesday, September 23
8 pm Dancing with the Stars results show (Special Night)
9 pm Modern Family
9:30 pm Cougar Town READ MORE