The ABC's of Bonnie

It's been a busy couple of days for Bonnie Somerville. On Wednesday, Bonnie along with the cast of her new fall series Cashmere Mafia, faced the Television Critics Association Q&A press conference. There's good buzz on this series - let's keep our fingers crossed. Last night, ABC threw a party for the casts of their fall series and Bonnie was there in support of CM.

Esai moves to Jericho

Esai has joined the cast of the CBS midseason series Jericho. The Hollywood Reporter reports the actor has joined the resurrected CBS series in a recurring role, appearing in six of the seven episodes of the show ordered for midseason.
Morales will play Col. Hoffman, a career military officer and Iraq War veteran who has not heard from his wife since the day of the series' fictional attacks. Jericho was cancelled by CBS in May but, after the outcry of fans, the network opted to bring it back at midseason.

Bonnie Somerville jams in Orange County

Bonnie Somerville and Band From TV played after the Orange County Flyers minor league baseball game on Saturday night. Bonnie, who handles lead vocals, was joined by her fellow TV actor/bandmates Hugh Laurie, Greg Grunberg, Bob Guiney, James Denton and special guest vocalist Hayden Panettiere, of Heroes. The concert was a fund raiser for local charities.

Esai sued by ex-girlfriend

Here's the lowdown from Associated Press:

Esai Morales was sued by a former live-in girlfriend who alleged the former "NYPD Blue" star assaulted her and gave her herpes. The Superior Court lawsuit filed Thursday by Elizabeth Mazzocchi alleged intentional and negligent transmission of a sexually transmitted disease, assault, battery and breach of oral contract.

Morales knew he had herpes and never told Mazzocchi, leaving her with "an incurable disease that will have associated medical expenses, pain and discomfort for the rest of her life," the suit said.

The suit was first reported by the entertainment Web site CelebTV.com.

Mazzocchi attorney Gloria Allred declined comment.

There was no immediate comment from the actor, his publicist Siri Garber said Friday. Morales, 44, appeared in the movies "Bad Boys" and "La Bamba," but he may be best known for his role as Lt. Tony Rodriguez on "NYPD Blue."

Morales and Mazzocchi began their relationship in January 2006 and he moved into her Los Angeles home two months later, according to the suit. Mazzocchi said she began managing Morales' career.

In April 2006, however, the suit alleged Morales began a "systematic pattern of abuse against (Mazzocchi), including a forcible rape."

Morales allegedly told Mazzocchi that if she ever called the police he would have "every gangbanger in town looking to kill (her)," the suit said.

Things got steamy in Hollywood yesterday - and it wasn't the heat!

Jimmy Smits was in Hollywood yesterday for the CBS Summer Party for TV Critics. Maybe that's why it seemed a little hotter than normal! Jimmy was there in support of his new series, CANE, which will air on CBS this fall.

Garcelle and Sharon turn out for a Grand ReOpening

Both Sharon Lawrence and Garcelle Beauvais turned turned out for the Grand Re-Opening of Melrose Avenue's Decadestwo last night. Garcelle's looking great - and getting big!

Charlotte Ross turns out in support of Africa

Charlotte made a rare public appearance last night at In Defense of Animals' Born to be Wild, a Benefit for Africa's Great Apes. The Beverly Hills event also brought out Esai Morales. Charlotte - it's great to see you again!

Here are a couple more images from the event - including two of Esai.

Sharon at Outfest opening night

Sharon Lawrence took in the opening night festivities of Outfest in Los Angeles yesterday. The Gay and Lesbian Film Festival kicked off with the feature Save Me starring Judith Light, Chad Allen and Robert Gant.

Bonnie's Big Fashion Day

Bonnie Somerville took in 2 fashion events in Los Angeles yesterday. First she attended a party for a new line of denim clothing - Chip & Pepper - a little later she joined others at the popular Kitson boutique on Robertson for a party sponsored by Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Garcelle in San Francisco

Garcelle was in San Francisco for baseball's All Star Game. While there she turned out to support her Playboy pictorial at the Crown Royal/Playboy sponsored party.

Closing night at the film festival

Closing night at the Los Angeles Film Festival brought out Sharon Lawrence. Sharon took in the film "Sunshine," which stars Chris Evans, Cillian Murphy and Michelle Yeoh. During the festival's 2 week run, Sharon attended several premeieres and conferences.