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• CBS will tonight air the CSI episode "Gum Drops," and Entertainment Tonight will run a special feature to preview it. Tune in tonight for a special behind-the-scenes look at this emotional episode.

• According to Mike Ausiello, of TV Guide's Ask Ausiello column, the Catherine-Warrick-Tina love triangle won't be the only one featured on CSI this season. "It appears producers are heading toward a Sara-Grissom-Sofia triangle. Next month, Grissom and Sofia (new series regular Louise Lombard) will share a heart-to-heart in his office, when Sara walks in and thinks she's interrupting something more intimate. Cue flying sparks," he said.

• CSI: Miami's rating are flourishing all across Europe, making it one of the most popular television shows in the continent. Miami is currently rated the #1 U.S. show in Germany, 3rd in the UK, and 2nd in Spain. "The fact that CSI: Miami is pulling in such stellar ratings on primetime European schedules, against premium domestic content, is a testament to the immense popularity of the franchise," said Ted Riley, executive managing director of distribution for Alliance Atlantis.

• The Parents Television Council yesterday revealed its list of least family friendly shows on television, and CSI, as well as Desperate Housewives and The War At Home, made the list. The show's often strong graphics as well as sexual content has concerned the PTC for year. "We were alarmed to find that the three worst shows [...] are being marketed as family-friendly when in fact these shows are none other than wolves in sheep's clothing," Brent Bozell, head of the group, said in a statement.

• Gary Sinise's (Mac Taylor) Lt. Dan Band has announced in their official website the cancellation of their October 28th concert at The Roxy. Their next appearance will be at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA, on October 29th.

• Melina Kanakaredes (Stella Bonasera) recently designed a plate for an auction benefiting the charity organization "Together For Dinner," which promotes family togetherness. The plate sold for $88. You can find more information on Kanakaredes's charity work over at Divine Providence.

• The Jonathan Togo (Ryan Wolfe) dedicated website Jonathan Togo Online has added pictures of Togo participating in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon. Head over to the webpage's gallery to see them.

• David Caruso (Horatio Caine) centered screen caps of the Miami episode "48 Hours To Life" have been added to David Caruso Online.

• And screen caps of the same episode but including the rest of the cast can also be found at Miami Style.

• Marg Helgenberger (Catherine Willows) recently participated in an Entertainment Tonight segment, Marg Gets Loose In Vegas. "What makes Vegas fun is the misbehaving -- you can get away with it because it's all lawful. Well, most of it," Helgenberger told the show. Head over to Marg Helgenberger.com to download a video of the segment.

• Rob Hardy and William Packer, the indie filmmakers behind the Gary Dourdan (Warrick Brown) film Trois, have a new movie called The Gospel. Based on the story of a successful young R&B singer that has an unlikely homecoming when his father, the bishop, becomes ill, the movie has been a success across the country. "What a blessing," said Hardy. "We have shown we can do thrillers, we can do faith-based films."

• If you're looking for screen caps of the CSI: New York episode "Zoo York," head over to Past My Shouhlder, where you'll find 50 pages worth of them.

• Also, 615 screen caps of the CSI episode "Shooting Stars" have been added to the Erica's CSI caps archive.

• The 23rd issue of the CSI: Official DVD collection will be available for purchase soon. The issue includes a detailed profile of character Nick Stokes, a feature on hedonists serial killers, and a closer look at arson. Head over to this UK page to see it or buy earlier issues.

• And also for UK residents, the webpage DVD Times is giving away five copies of the complete first season of CSI: New York on DVD. To be eligible, all you have to do is answer the simple question, which character does Gary Sinise play in the series?

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