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Former ‘Sopranos’ Star Drea De Matteo Joins Cast Of ‘Desperate Housewives’

Drea de Matteo is moving to Wisteria Lane.

Aime Wolfe, the publicist for ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” confirmed she will join the cast for the sixth season. Wolfe did not have further details, although EW.com quoted sources as saying that De Matteo will portray an Italian matriarch whose husband is a landscape designer.

‘Desperate Housewives’ Death Draws No Crowd

The death of Edie Britt didn’t draw much of a crowd to ABC’s “Desperate Housewives.”

Sunday’s episode of the comic soap, where Nicollette Sheridan’s memorable character was killed off via electrocution when her car hit a power pole, was seen by 13.9 million people on Sunday, according to Nielsen Media Research.

‘Housewives’ Cast Gathers To Bid Nicollette Sheridan Adieu

For the cast and crew of “Desperate Housewives,” it was a Saturday afternoon of warm hellos and bittersweet goodbyes, as they greeted an auditorium filled with cheering fans but also bid adieu to one of the show’s leading original cast members.

Nicollette Sheridan, who plays Wisteria Lane’s saucy “Edie,” makes her final appearance as a series regular on the episode airing Sunday.

Nicollette Sheridan On Leaving Wisteria Lane: ‘Sayonara! It’s Been A Great Ride’

Nicollette Sheridan’s character, Edie Britt, is about to meet her demise on “Desperate Housewives,” but the blonde star isn’t losing any sleep over it.

Neal McDonough Reveals His ‘Desperate Housewives’ Murder: Nicollette Sheridan!

Who kills Edie Britt? “Desperate Housewives” star Neal McDonough told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush in an interview for Access and “The Billy Bush Show” that he would be the one to do in his on-screen wife.

“I had to do something nasty to my wife in the show,” he said.

Nicollette Sheridan To Be Killed Off ‘Desperate Housewives’?

Are Nicollette Sheridan’s days as a “Desperate” diva coming to an end?

According to TV Guide, “the ‘Desperate Housewives’ character Edie Brit will be leaving Wisteria Lane,” a rep for ABC said.

Nicollette Sheridan To Join Businessman At Austrian Opera Ball

A quirky Austrian businessman says he’s taking “Desperate Housewives” star Nicollette Sheridan to Vienna’s flashy Opera Ball next month.

Nicollette Sheridan On Dating Ryan Seacrest: ‘That’s Gross’

Nicollette Sheridan stopped by the “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Friday and cleared up the rumors about dating David Spade — along with why she doesn’t like Ryan Seacrest.

“So, you’re dating David Spade?” Ellen asked. “He’s a good friend of mine. He hasn’t told me that he’s dating you.”

“That’s because we’re friends,” Nicollette told Ellen. “We’re not dating.”

Is Michael Bolton Homeless?

Michael Bolton’s sage lyric, “Tell me, how am I supposed to live without you,” turned out to be true following his split with longtime fiance Nicollette Sheridan.

The aftermath of the split between Michael and Nicollette has left the 55-year-old crooner homeless, according to The New York Post’s Page Six.

Nicollette Sheridan’s Sexy Birthday Gift — Kisses From David Spade!

Single “Desperate Housewives” star Nicollette Sheridan got a special birthday present on Friday — comedian David Spade.

According to a People magazine source, the two were spotted “full-on making out” at Beverly Hills restaurant Luau, where the actress arrived to celebrate her 45th birthday.

Access Glam Slam — Emmy Drama Queens?

Any drama at the Emmys was strictly reserved for those picking up their acting awards. It certainly wasn’t about the style. The red carpet was a sea of safe choices and could have used a dose of drama.

One bright spot — bright colors. Mariska Hargitay in marigold Carolina Herrera, and Teri Hatcher in yellow Monique Lhuillier laughingly told us that they looked like, “a couple of hot bananas.” Brooke Shields was beautiful in bright fuchsia… Nicollette Sheridan went with eggplant Angel Sanchez. Tina Fey did a 180 from her dead-on Sara Palin Soccer Mom look — all sleek in deep purple David Meister. Christina Applegate went with a softer hue in her elegant one-shouldered light blue Reem Acra.

More of our Glam Slam fashion round-up — Inside!

Nicollette Sheridan & Michael Bolton End Engagement

Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton have ended their engagement.

The split was amicable, said Nicole Perna, a publicist for the pair.