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Clicky bits: HBO renews 'True Blood'; host chosen for Sheen roast

• Get ready for another summer filled with sexy vampires. HBO announced Thursday that it's renewing the hit series "True Blood" for a fifth season. “I am thrilled that 'True Blood' continues to enjoy a phenomenal reception from both subscribers and critics,” said Michael Lombardo, president of HBO programming, in a statement.  “Alan Ball and his gifted team have devised the greatest thri
Eric, Sookie and Bill of \"True Blood\" will be back on June 10.
Eric, Sookie and Bill of \"True Blood\" will be back on June 10.Art Streiber / HBO / Today

• Get ready for another summer filled with sexy vampires. HBO announced Thursday that it's renewing the hit series "True Blood" for a fifth season. “I am thrilled that 'True Blood' continues to enjoy a phenomenal reception from both subscribers and critics,” said Michael Lombardo, president of HBO programming, in a statement.  “Alan Ball and his gifted team have devised the greatest thrill ride on TV.” Season five kicks off next summer.

• Comedy Central has chosen "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane to host the roast of Charlie Sheen, which airs Sept. 19. "Charlie is a true icon with a talent that is strong and pure and concentrated into small crystals which can be smoked or eaten," MacFarlane said in a statement.

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