Grey’s Anatomy Cast Joins Striking Writers

Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey and their fellow Grey’s Anatomy co-stars joined striking Hollywood writers on the picket line on Wednesday, while at the studio shooting the final scripted episode.

Spending their lunch breaks outside the Prospect Studios, where the show is filmed, some of the cast members spoke with press about their newly altered schedule.

Zac Efron Hits the Court

While his girlfriend has been busy house shopping and hitting the gym with her dad, Zac Efron has had things of his own going on.

Not one to waste the day, the High School Musical hunk was spotted out at a local basketball court on Thursday, where he showed off his moves for a solid two hours.

Nicole Richie: Tired Of Being Pregnant?

Spotted out in Hollywood for a bit of shopping and a bite to eat, a black clad Nicole Richie showed off her pregnant-yet-still-tiny frame.

According to the latest rumors, the 26-year-old mother-to-be is getting a little antsy to get the pregnancy over and done with, which is causing some concern over the baby’s well-being.

Lindsay Lohan’s Ugly Betty Role

While the writer’s guild strike may delay any plans that they had, recent reports tell that Lindsay Lohan has been in talks to guest star on the hit show Ugly Betty.

Female First reports tell that the Georgia Rule actress and producers envision her playing “a fallen beauty queen who ends up working as an assistant manager of a fast food restaurant.”

Hayden Panettiere Talks Dolphin Saving

While on a visit to the Ellen DeGeneres show today, Hayden Panettiere spoke about her dolphin-saving attempt in Japan.

Comparing the incident to something out of her hit show, the 18-year old NBC star told,"(Heroes) is about being a hero. And you know, it’s kinda rubbed off on me.”