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Dish Of Salt: Friday TV Round-Up

By Laura Saltman

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- 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!

End of an era: Oprah ending show after 25 years

AP - Oprah Winfrey was set to announce Friday that her powerhouse daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire with legions of fans, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. more »

Joanna Krupa & Derek Hough Eliminated On 'Dancing'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Despite having Derek Hough as her professional partner and a second place overall finish on Monday night, Joanna Krupa was booted from the "Dancing With the Stars" ballroom on Tuesday night.

The model was eliminated just one week shy of the Season 9 finale, but Joanna noted her time on the show was rewarding.

Whitney Houston to Perform on DWTS Finale

An ABC rep confirms to Usmagazine.com that she's set to sing on the show Nov. 24 more »

Whitney Houston To Perform On 'Dancing' Season Finale

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- After much speculation, Whitney Houston is headed to "Dancing With the Stars," Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Whitney will perform on the November 24 Season Finale of the reality competition, ABC confirmed to Access on Monday.

Sting Slams Simon Cowell's 'X Factor': 'It Has Put Music Back Decades'

LONDON, England, U.K. -- Sting may be a multi-millionaire rocker, but he doesn't think the world's next musical superstars can be found on British television.

Sting slammed Simon Cowell's British reality singing competition, "X Factor," in a recent interview with London's Evening Standard.

Janet Jackson To Open American Music Awards

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

No holding back for Alicia Keys on "Freedom"

Reuters - An unseasonal gust of wind greets Alicia Keys as she steps out of a doorway behind a Beverly Hills hotel on a late October afternoon. more »

Celebs Are Selling Their Mansions at Rock-Bottom Prices

Since the economy has taken a dive, some very big celebrities are realizing their lavish estates just aren't worth as much as they used to be. Find out which stars have put their homes on the real estate clearance rack. more »

Whitney Houston Selling Her New Jersey Home

NEW YORK, New York -- Whitney Houston has reportedly put her New Jersey home on the market.

The singer is offering the home, located in Menham, N.J., for $2.5 million, although it is worth $5.6 million, according to several reports.