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*Jennifer Lopez has been offered the part of Sue Ellen Ewing in Robert Luketic’s upcoming feature film adaptation of “Dallas,” reports Variety. J.Lo would fill the shoes of actress Linda Gray, who originated the role in CBS’ long-running nighttime soap. Luke Wilson is in negotiations to play Bobby Ewing and John Travolta has been offered the part of J.R. Ewing. The role of Miss Ellie Ewing is nearly confirmed for Shirley McLaine. Production will begin in October following Travolta’s starring role opposite Queen Latifah in New Line Cinema’s “Hairspray.”
*Morgan Freeman will reprise his role as God in the upcoming “Evan Almighty,” a sequel to the 2003 film “Bruce Almighty” starring Jim Carrey. Evan will be played by “The 40 Year Old Virgin” star Steve Carell. Freeman tells the Web site about.com: "I was very surprised that we would do it without Jim Carrey, that Jim Carrey wouldn't want to do it. But it might work out better actually. Capital MIGHT. We'll see.” In the film, God calls upon Evan to build an ark for the coming flood.
*Gina Torres has been cast in the upcoming Fox series “Primary.” The show revolves around a hostage negotiator and stars Michael Cudlitz as the head of the SWAT team. Ron Livingston is also in the cast.
*"American Idol" launched its own official live pre-show yesterday on the TV Guide Channel. “Idol Tonight,” an hour long telecast featuring appearances by booted contestants and past "Idol" stars, will air before each of this season's remaining "American Idol" telecasts. The shows will also feature interviews with vocal coaches, casting agents and industry insiders, as well as exclusive footage of auditions, outtakes and post-performance confessions. Kimberly Caldwell and one-time "Popstars" contestant Rosanna Tavarez will serve as hosts.
*"Yo Momma," the trash-talking comedy competition created, executive produced and hosted by Wilmer Valderrama, will premiere on MTV April 3 at 6 p.m. (ET/PT) and air daily, Monday through Friday. A "Best of the Best" episode will premiere every Thursday evening at 10 p.m. featuring the winners of each rivalry who will put their money on the line to claim the title of Champion of the Week and repeat in the regularly scheduled Friday slot. To raise the stakes, celebrity guests Chingy, Method Man, Mike Jones, Ne-Yo and Donald Faison will help decide the victor.