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Debra Messing isn't wasting any time since filming wrapped recently on SMASH's second season: the actress has already been cast in a CBS comedy pilot.

SMASH has just announced that Liza Minnelli will guest star as herself in the tenth episode of the NBC musical drama series on April 6. She will perform an original song, written by SMASH producers Marc Shaiman and Scott Whittman, along with Christian Borle, who plays 'Tom'.

According to a Tweet by Variety, NBC is moving Smash to Saturdays at 9 p.m. beginning April 6, from the series' previous slot on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. The network will run the season's remaining episodes, which just wrapped filming, but there is no word yet on whether the show will be picked up for a third season.

Select songs from tonight's episode of NBC's Golden Globe-nominated musical drama series 'Smash' (Tuesdays, 10-11pm ET) will be available today from NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records in the 'Smash' iTunes store

NBC's SMASH fell in ratings again last night, dropping 22 percent- a new series low for the show. The musical drama, which aired 10-11pm, brought in 2.6 million viewers overall and a 0.7/2 rating in 18-49.

NBC's SMASH remains the most upscale drama on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox so far this season in its concentration of adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

Rosie O'Donnell has revealed on Twitter that she will be making a cameo appearance in the upcoming 'Tony Awards' episode of NBC's SMASH.

SMASH star Megan Hilty stopped by this morning's 'Today' show on NBC to chat about her character, Ivy, on the Broadway-themed musical drama series. Watch the appearance below!

On next week's episode of NBC's SMASH titled 'The Song', Tom (Christian Borle) takes time out of his hectic schedule to give Karen's new talent, Jimmy a shot to impress him. Check out a sneak peek of Newsies's star Jeremy Jordan performing on the upcoming episode airing Tuesday, February 26th at 10:00 pm/ET.!

Select songs from tonight's episode of NBC's Golden Globe-nominated musical drama series 'Smash' (Tuesdays, 10-11pm ET) will be available today from NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records in the 'Smash' iTunes store: http://www.itunes.com/NBCSmash.

SMASH stars Debra Messing and Christian Borle are featured on the next Funny or Die's Billy on the Street, airing February 15 on Fuse. Check out photos from their appearance below!

NBC and Columbia Records announced that the soundtrack for Bombshell, the musical within NBC's Golden Globe-nominated series television hit 'SMASH' (Tuesdays, 10-11pm ET), will be released today, February 12.

NBC's hit musical drama series SMASH had its Season Two premiere last night and new castmember Jeremy Jordan (Jimmy Collins) has already scored a coup for the show with scoring a slot on the iTunes Top 100 chart with his passionate recording of the original Joe Iconis song 'Broadway, Here I Come'. The full iTunes chart is available here. Unlike the other musical TV series of the moment, GLEE, SMASH songs have rarely had a prominent place on the iTunes charts, so this early hit portends well for the contemporary original material being created for the show in Season Two by tunesmiths Joe Iconis as well as A CHRISTMAS STORY and DOGFIGHT composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Original material for BOMBSHELL and the other original musicals in SMASH beside HIT LIST is written by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman.

Last night was the two-hour premiere of Season 2 of NBC's Golden Globe-nominated musical drama series SMASH, and according to Deadline.com the ratings took a major dip. Compared to the Season 1 premiere, the show's viewers were down 71%, and 39% from the season 1 finale. 4.47 million viewers tuned in last night, compared to the Season 1 premiere turnout of 11.4 million viewers.

Last night was the two-hour premiere of Season 2 of NBC's Golden Globe-nominated musical drama series SMASH (Tuesdays, 10-11pm ET). In the episodes, back from a successful run in Boston, Eileen, Julia and Tom are blindsided by both personal and professional obstacles as they seek to take 'Bombshell' to Broadway. Karen consults her new mentor, Broadway star Veronica 'Ronnie' Moore, as she finds herself on the brink of fame, but her success may come at cost to Ivy. A new talent is discovered in an unexpected place. Meanwhile, Derek copes with a damaging accusation. The second season begins with 'Bombshell' running into financial trouble that threatens the production. Meanwhile, Karen is mentored by a Broadway star and discovers a new artist in an unexpected place; and Julia faces a personal crisis with her husband.

SMASH star Katharine McPhee stopped by the 'Today' show this moring to chat about her role as 'Karen', a talented young actress eager to shine in the role of Marilyn Monroe. The actress teased that her character will "take some initiative" this season. Check out the appearance below!

Tonight is the premiere of Season 2 of NBC's Golden Globe-nominated musical drama series SMASH (Tuesdays, 10-11pm ET), and NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records will make select songs from each episode this season available in the 'Smash' iTunes store http://www.itunes.com/NBCSmash.

SMASH star Katharine McPhee stopped by last night's 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' to chat about her all-access trip to the Super Bowl and the new season of Smash, premiering tonight on NBC. Check out the appearance below!

SMASH star Megan Hilty stopped by NBC's 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' last night to talk about the exciting upcoming second season of the hit musical drama. Check out her appearance in full below!

'Newsies' star Jeremy Jordan introduces his character Jimmy, who will appear on the upcoming season of NBC's SMASH. The actor describes his alter ego as, 'a hot-headed musical genius.' Season Two of the musical drama premieres Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 9/8c. Check out the interview below!