Los Angeles, CA (WFN) -- Martin Scorsese and Dean Koontz are working a new version of "Frankenstein" for USA Television that will be directed by Marcus Nispel, who recently helmed "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."

NEW YORK -- Cypress Hill fans should lighten up at this news: The band will release its first CD in three years on March 23, "Till Death Do Us Part." The first single, "What's Your Number?," is a tribute to the punk band The Clash featuring Rancid guitarist Tim Armstrong.

LOS ANGELES -- "Will & Grace" star Debra Messing may be expecting a baby, but that doesn't mean writers on the show plan to work the special delivery into her character's story line. Messing tells TV Guide Online that idea was considered "for, like, a second," but it quickly became apparent that hiding her burgeoning belly was the best way to go. Covering her bump will involve lots of "shopping bags, coats and pocketbooks," and Messing thinks fans will find it fun "tuning in and seeing how we hide it."

LOS ANGELES -- Paparazzi who want to see inside the mansion Michael Jackson is currently renting in Beverly Hills had their chance on last night's episode of "The Bachelorette." ABC sources tell Zap2it.com, the palatial Coldwater Canyon estate was the backdrop for bachelorette Meredith Phillips' date with San Diego businessman Rick, which was filmed in November.

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