CSI

CSI star Marg Helgenberger has separated from her husband of nearly 20 years, actor Alan Rosenberg.

“After 19 years of marriage, Marg and Alan have decided to take some time apart,” a statement reads. “They love and respect each other and remain committed to their family.”

The two actors have an 18-year-old son together.

We hate when great couples break up and both Alan and Marg are two of our favorites. (Did anyone else watch Civil Wars? We loved Rosenberg on that.)

We hope this is a break and not a break up. We’re pulling for you guys.

Hottie House star Hugh Laurie has signed a deal for $400,000 per episode, making him one of the highest paid actors on television (CSI’s William Peterson made $600K and Kiefer Sutherland rakes in $500K per episode of 24).

Laurie will also get a producing credit (like Peterson and Sutherland) on the medical drama, which kicks off its fifth season later this month. The lucrative deal adds another year to Laurie’s contract, ensuring he’ll be stacking cheddar like a Rockefeller until 2012.

Laurence Fishburne is set to replace William Petersen on CBS’s long-running hit CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Fishburne - who was said to have been battling for the role with John Malkovich (can you imagine him on prime time?) - will play a forensic scientist.

The actor said, “I am elated and delighted to be joining the cast of CSI,” saying he was looking forward to a “wonderful collaboration.”

It’s a dark day for Denise Richards; Charlie Sheen is now the highest paid actor on television, pocketing $825,000 per episode for his hit comedy Two and a Half Men, according to TV Guide. Sheen’s earnings include profits for ownership rights of the program. Coming in second is William Peterson on CSI with $600,000 per episode.

Are we the only one who thinks Two and a Half Men is one of the worst shows ever? Every time we see it we think two things:
1. We love Ducky.
2. This is one of the reasons people hate Americans.

Former CSI star and all-around a-hole Gary Dourdan was spotted in Manhattan with his children enjoying a cigarette and lunch at Pastis.

What a great example you’re setting, Gary.

Former CSI star, major drug addict and total idiot Gary Dourdan – who was arrested for cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and prescription pill possession on April 28th in Indio, California, following a weekend long bender at Coachella – was arraigned today.

Looks like his "It wasn't mine" defense didn't fly.

TMZ is reporting that former CSI star Gary Dourdan has been charged with three felonies for possession of a controlled substance, one charge each for heroin, cocaine and ecstasy.

We've never liked him. Sucks to be you, Dourdan. Don't drop the soap.