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Dish Of Salt: Friday TV Round-Up

Our AccessHollywood.com TV expert, Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman, breaks down what’s happening in the world of TV over the weekend. Plus, which “Battlestar Galactica” babe is scrub-a-dub-dubbing into CBS’s “The Big Bang Theory?” And news on what some “American Idol” alumni are up to for the holidays.

Read all of the details…. after the jump!

Jennifer Lopez & Adam Lambert Ready For AMA Stage

Jennifer Lopez plans to include a boxing ring, fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance. “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather, chains and handcuffs into his.

Janet Jackson: Michael In Denial Over Drug Problem

Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael’s drug problem, and tried to help, but says he rebuffed her attempts to intervene.

She says her brother realized the whole family wanted to help him kick his habit, but that he wasn’t ready to acknowledge he had a problem.

Janet Jackson: Dr. Conrad Murray ‘Is Responsible’ For Michael’s Death

After fives months of silence, Janet Jackson is speaking out about the death of brother Michael Jackson – and she’s blaming the singer’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray.

Access Star Sightings: November 6 - 12, 2009

Kim gives fashion tips! Plus, “New Moon” stars bite into LA, A-Rod hits the gym & more!

Janet Jackson To Open American Music Awards

Janet Jackson will kick off the 2009 American Music Awards with a special opening medley, Access Hollywood has learned.

Janet Jackson To Sit Down With ABC’s Robin Roberts

In her first TV interview since the death of her brother, Janet Jackson will sit down and open up with ABC’s Robin Roberts in a new interview, set to air on November 18.

Janet, who recently shared her memories of her late brother, Michael Jackson, to Harper’s Bazaar, will sit down with the TV journalist for “In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Janet Jackson.”

Janet Jackson Dropping New Single On Greatest Hits Album

Janet Jackson is topping her latest greatest-hits collection with a new single.

The greatest-hits collection, called “Number Ones,” includes 33 classic Jackson hits and her newest song, “Make Me.” The two-disc album will be released Nov. 17.

Janet Jackson, Donatella Versace & Kanye West Help To Raise $1.1M For AIDS Charity

Crystal-studded boots that Michael Jackson intended to wear on his planned comeback tour fetched $14,650 at a celebrity fundraiser chaired by his sister, Janet.

The charity event, held on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week, attracted such fashion luminaries as Donatella Versace and model Linda Evangelista, as well as rapper and producer Kanye West.

Rep: Madonna  & Janet Jackson Not Gearing Up For Collaboration

Janet Jackson and Madonna are not planning on teaming up for a musical project, despite a report in a British tabloid.

The U.K. version of OK! Magazine reported that following Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards, pop icons Madonna and Janet, who were both part of the Michael Jackson tribute at the event, had decided to collaborate.

Taylor Swift Thanks Fans, Celebs For Their Post-VMA Support

Taylor Swift is ready to put Kanye West’s stage interruption at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards behind her, but the paparazzi aren’t. The pack of snappers and videographers has been trailing the country-pop crossover star since Sunday’s incident.

Janet Jackson: Michael MTV VMA Tribute Was ‘Most Fun I Have Ever Had On TV’

Janet Jackson showed off some slick dance moves at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night in a tribute performance to her late brother, Michael Jackson, and while it was a somber occasion, the star told MTV News she had fun, too.

“This is the most fun — from my mouth to God’s ears — the most fun I have ever had working on a project for TV,” she said of the tribute performance.