Fast Track: Ted Danson to replace Laurence Fishburne on ‘CSI’

A roundup of entertainment headlines for Wednesday:

Cheers to Ted Danson! The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Damages” actor will replace Laurence Fishburne as team leader on “CSI.” (Los Angeles Times)

“True Blood” actress Deborah Ann Woll better get used to the sunlight because she, Antonio Banderas and Steve Coogan have signed on to “He Loves Me,” Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris’ follow-up to their 2006 road-trip hit “Little Miss Sunshine.” (Los Angeles Times)

The latest fallout from News of the World: Rupert Murdoch has withdrawn News Corp.’s $12-billion bid to take over Britain’s biggest satellite broadcaster BSkyB. (Los Angeles Times)

Charlie Sheen is not dead, despite what the interwebs may say. The warlock took to Twitter to indicate that he is very much alive after a long nap. (E! News)

The residents of pretty-ville could be in for new neighbors: “The Green Lantern’s” Ryan Reynolds (still fresh from his divorce with Scarlett Johansson) is rumored to be dating Charlize Theron. (Us Weekly)

Oprah Winfrey is continuing her bid for world domination one job title at a time. The former talk-show host and queen of daytime has named herself CEO and chief creative officer of her cable network OWN.. (Los Angeles Times)

Queens of the Stone Age singer Nick Oliveri has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence after a drawn-out standoff with SWAT officers at his Hollywood home. (Los Angeles Times)

Lady Gaga wants an internship with London’s Philip Treacy. Yes, the milliner behind Princess Beatrice’s whimsically bovine royal wedding hat will take on the fashion icon and, perhaps, prove that sartorial fairy godmothers do exist. (The Guardian)

Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul are spoofing “American Idol” to show viewers that “X-Factor” isn’t just a remake of that “other” show. (You Tube)

Emma Watson says she’ll miss being Hermione Granger at the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2” premiere in New York. But maybe costar Tom Felton can help with that. (Los Angeles Times)

-- Nardine Saad

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