Ox Notes: May 27, 2008

Dancing with the Stars 6 contestant Cristian de la Fuente is recovering after successful arm surgery last Friday.

People.com has an article about Mark Ballas's Las Vegas birthday party, as well as a picture of Karina Smirnoff & Mario Lopez frolicking on the beach.

To my dismay, colorful Dallas Cowboy's star Terrell Owens turned down the opportunity to appear on DwtS.

Actors' union AFTRA is reportedly close to reaching a deal with the studios. A deal would put pressure on the other actors' union, SAG, to reach similar terms with the studios, and could go a long way toward preventing another Hollywood strike.

NBC announced premiere dates for its fall shows.

The CW announced its upcoming slate of Sunday night shows. Recently canceled CBS vampire drama Moonlight isn't on The CW's schedule, putting an end to fans' hopes that the network might bring the show back from the dead.