I’ve added the first array of photos of Stana attending the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight to the gallery. Keep checking back throughout the night, as I’m sure more photos will surface!

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I’ve found and added 3 additional episode stills from the season finale, where Castle proposed to Beckett. You can find them at the gallery link below.

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An awards show isn’t complete without a stocked roster of superstar presenters, and the upcoming Billboard Music Awards, airing live on ABC Sunday from Las Vegas, promises to deliver.

Cee-Lo Green, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Rowland, PSY, Kid Rock, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ke$ha, Jennifer Nettles, Sky Blu, Alanis Morisette, Wiz Khalifa and Florida Georgia Line lead up the music side of the presenters list.

Hollywood will be represented by Hayden Panettiere (“Nashville”), Chloe Grace Moretz (“Dark Shadows”), Alyssa Milano (“Mistresses”), Jennifer Morrison (“Once Upon a Time”), Gabriel Mann (“Revenge”), Stana Katic (“Castle”) and Emmy Rossum (“Shameless”).

As previously announced, Prince will be on hand to perform and accept the Billboard Icon Award, and Madonna will take the stage to receive the Top Touring Artist award for her MDNA tour.

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will air this Sunday, May 19 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, live from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. “30 Rock” alum Tracy Morgan will host, with Don Mischer producing.

Along with Prince, other performers joining the ceremony include Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, Miguel, Justin Bieber, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez, the Band Perry, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Akon, Ne-Yo, David Guetta and Icona Pop.

Swift, fun. and Maroon 5 top the finalists at the 2013 awards, with each included in 11 categories. Rihanna competes in 10 categories, including Top Artist against Swift, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber and One Direction, while a pair of younger artists — Carly Rae Jepsen and 1D themselves — are finalists in nine and eight categories, respectively.

Billboard Music Awards finalists were based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital singles sales, radio airplay, touring, streaming and social interactions on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, VEVO, Spotify and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements were tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Entertainment and Next Big Sound.

Stay tuned for more announcements for the May 19 airing of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on ABC.

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I hope that everyone enjoyed the season finale of Castle tonight. You can now find screencaptures from the episode in the gallery at the link below. Although the season may be over, keep checking back to Castle Fans all summer long. I’ll be here bringing any news about the show and cast or photos of the cast attending events and anything else I might find. Who knows, maybe I’ll think of some fun activities to tide us over until season six begins. Have a great night!

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The future of Beckett and Castle’s relationship is in danger.

Fresh off Castle‘s renewal news, season five wraps up with the ABC procedural, starring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic, forcing its two lead characters to make a big decision. Beckett is faced with a job offer she is seriously mulling, which would put her in Washington D.C. and threatens her romantic future with Castle.

“It’s bittersweet,” actress Molly Quinn, who plays Castle’s daughter Alexis, tells The Hollywood Reporter of Monday’s season finale. “It gets to a point where Castle wants one thing and Beckett wants another, and if they can they work it out or not.”

In a chat with THR, Quinn discusses Alexis’ newfound “daredevil” streak, how her near-death experience has changed the character and what the future holds for the Castle-Beckett romance.

The Hollywood Reporter: What should we expect for Alexis in the season finale?

Molly Quinn: Alexis is trying to convince her dad that it is OK for her to take a trip to Costa Rica and her dad, of course, is very uncomfortable with that considering what happened to her earlier this season with her being kidnapped and everything. Alexis is trying to reassert her independence because after that whole experience, her dad is much more overprotective. I mean, Alexis was still shocked — she would be after that traumatic situation — but now she’s like, “Hmm, this isn’t good. I can’t let him think that we’re reverting back to being 14. I’m 19, going on 20, I need to take this trip because I can’t let my fears conquer me.”

THR: How successful does she get to convincing her dad?

Quinn: [Laughs] She’s 100 percent successful. What Alexis wants, Alexis gets, and it’s not because she’s a brat — she’s like her dad, she knows how to turn a phrase. At the same time, he knows she has a good head on her shoulders. She always has and always will.

THR: You mentioned Alexis’ ordeal earlier this season. How has that experience changed her?

Quinn: She always has a bit of trepidation at the back of mind. At the same time, I think that this has made her more adventurous. Things she wouldn’t have done before. Let’s say, Alexis has a fear of heights and she never would have gone skydiving. After this situation where she could’ve possibly died, she’s like, “Yeah, I’m gonna skydive, zip-line or go across the world and backpack for a week.” She’s now doing the things that scared her before that’s still scary now because she’s realizing that her life is precious. I’m thinking that this next season we’re really going to see Castle telling her to slow down. “Yes it’s great that you’re doing all these things, facing your fears and conquering everything, but let’s back off and be a little bit more careful.” To cope, she’s kind of turning into a daredevil.

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THR: A new lease of life?

Quinn: Exactly.

THR: Has that near-death situation affected her relationship with her father in any significant way?

Quinn: I think they’re closer than ever, absolutely.

THR: What do you hope to explore further in season six?

Quinn: This is all speculation but I would like to see Alexis get a little tougher, even just in appearance. Maybe have some things where she’s going undercover on her own, having to uncover some conspiracy that’s going on at her school or helping a friend get out of a bad situation. I’d like to see Alexis maybe even be a bit of a vigilante, maybe into some problems in the precinct. How much fun would that be?! And it’s not far-fetched either, that can completely happen. [Laughs]

THR: Are there other established relationships with Alexis that you’d like to see grow?

Quinn: I would love to see her work with Lanie (Tamala Jones) in the morgue again. I love that relationship and I think Alexis is smart enough to take up that position and she really respects Lanie and finds her to be a role model. I’d like to deepen their friendship. Maybe she finds a real boyfriend, someone we can actually develop a relationship with. Have their relationship start while the Beckett and Castle relationship is either progressing or declining, whichever way it goes. I’d like to explore that side of Alexis; she’s at the age where she can have an actual real relationship now.

THR: Wherever things end up at the end of the season for Castle and Beckett, how does Alexis feel about it all?

Quinn: Here’s the deal: She knows her dad’s committed and she knows what her dad wants. What makes her dad happy is to have a relationship with Beckett and live together and start down the path to matrimony maybe. If that makes her dad happy, that’s what Alexis wants for him and for Beckett to be just as committed. If Beckett isn’t committed, she of course is going to protect her dad and say, “Look I know you love her but if that love isn’t returned let’s just put her on the back burner for a little bit.”

THR: Can you tease a scene from the finale?

Quinn: In the season finale, we return to the swing set. It’s in a very pretty park and they (Castle and Beckett) are both sitting on a swing set. For me, it shows how great the beginning of their relationship was and that they’re still holding onto that. That scene represents hope for their relationship.

Castle airs its season five finale at 10 p.m. Monday on ABC.

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Tamala Jones says she is having the time of her life playing the smart and sassy medical examiner on ABC‘s hit series, Castle. The beautiful actress, who plays Lanie Parish on the medical drama that just celebrated its 100th episode this season, recently took time out of her busy schedule to chat about her on and off-screen journey on Castle, what she hopes for with Lanie, and what viewers can expect on tonight’s season finale!

I know you just had the 100th episode this season, what do you think it is about Castle that keeps bringing viewers back?

Tamala- I think Castle is very unique in its own right. We’re not like any of the other cop shows that are on television. We have the crimes, we have the mystery, we have the detectives, we have the medical examiner; but we have Castle. And I think that’s what separates us. He brings in fun. We see his family. We’re invested in his life. Then it intertwines with being a detective and helping solve murders when he’s just a mystery book writer. We have fun. It’s not all about finding out who did what. There’s fun all the way and I think the audience really enjoys that about the show.

What do you most about enjoy about playing Lanie, the very successful medical examiner?

Tamala- I love Lanie’s sass. I love that she is all about her business. She knows what she is talking about. When it comes to her relationship outside of her business, whether it be with Esposito or her best friend Beckett, you see the warmth in her. And I think that that separates Lanie from all the other medical examiners on television and the reason why I love her all in one.

Do you think that she’s evolved since the start of the series or do you feel that you have evolved with her as an actress, since you have been playing her for five seasons now?

Tamala- Yes, and yes, and yes! (Laughs) I think Lanie has evolved because we just saw her in the beginning basically doing the medical examining work and just calling out what was what. We saw that she was a fan of Castle. She knew who he was before anyone else. But I think she’s evolved in her relationship with Beckett-as far as the writing is concerned- they give them so much more to do. And me as an actress, I definitely have evolved. I never thought I would be able to play a doctor of any sort. And I have. It’s very difficult. Hollywood doesn’t care if you’re not comfortable with all the medical language. They’re like, ‘We’re paying you to do this so you better show up and know what you’re talking about!’ (Laughs) That brought about a challenge and I love a good challenge. It has taught me so much about the medical field and so much about myself. What I can do. How far I can go. We’ve both evolved.

What’s ahead for Lanie for the season finale?

Tamala- Lanie is the pillow and blanket for Beckett, I would say for this season finale. That comfort that you need when things are popping up in your life and you really don’t know which way to go. I think that there are lots of Lanie and Beckett coming together and trying to sort some things out.

Is there anything you would like to see happen with Lanie that hasn’t already?

Tamala- I would love to see a back story on Lanie. Where did she come from? Why is she such a commitment phobic? Why was her reasoning outside of not wanting to be married? What was the real deep reason why she broke up with Esposito? I would like to see Lanie’s mother. Because as they say, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. So I would love to see who would play Lanie’s mom and what that dynamic of their relationship would be.

I think that would be interesting. Why do you think she is the way she is? As someone who has been playing her for five seasons, what is her back story to you?

Tamala- This is what I think. I think Lanie was married before and I think her husband cheated on her. It wasn’t long after they had gotten married. She thought everything was good. He’s got a good job. She’s got a good job. And then she comes home and catches him in bed with someone and that was end of her relationship, and she probably was like I’m just going to date and not really take anyone seriously. And here comes Esposito who she is in love with but doesn’t want to be out of fear. I think that’s what happened to Lanie. But we’ll see next season! (Laughs)

If you could go back in time and spend a day in the life of anyone from history, who would it be and why?

Tamala- I wish I could be the Queen of Sheba. I know it’s a cliché because every girl wants to be a princess or a queen but she had such an important role in history with King Soloman and the whole relationship and the mystery that goes all the way back. I would love to have been Sheba and to have brought those gifts of gold and spices to King Soloman.

Any final thoughts for your fans?

Tamala- Watch out for an independent film called Things Never Said. It’s coming to you soon. Right now we’re touring the film festivals. We have Miami and Boston coming up next. And Lionsgate has picked it up. So we’re really excited it! And also, I just want to thank the fans for keeping us on television for as long as they have because without them we wouldn’t be here. And I want to say hi to all my Twitter family! Castle is my secondary family and Twitter is my third family. I’ve gotten close to so many people and have so many countries I have to visit for that reason alone. They’re important to us. I really appreciate them.

Keep up with Tamala Jones on Twitter @TamalaJones

Castle airs Monday nights at 10pm on ABC.

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Watershed, the season five finale of Castle, airs tonight at 10/9c on your local ABC station. Where exactly are Castle and Beckett headed in their relationship? Will Beckett take a job in DC and leave her life as she knows it now behind? How will everyone in her life feel if she does? Tune in tonight for the conclusion of season five and hopefully the answer to all of these questions and more. Screencaps will be in the gallery after the show. Have a fantastic Castle Monday and enjoy the season finale! Don’t worry, it’ll be back in the fall for season six.

Television actor Seamus Dever says he is so happy to be playing adult good guys now, instead of some of the troubled male teenagers he portrayed earlier in his acting career.

To 16 current students in the NAU Theatre Department, as well as a number of drama-enthusiast observers, Dever is definitely a good guy after giving a two-day master class on campus.

The acting workshop, on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, included a question and answer session.

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Dever, who graduated from NAU in 1998 with a B.A. in theater, has for five seasons played Kevin Ryan, an NYPD detective on ABC’s popular “Castle” crime show.

His appearance at NAU to share his acting knowledge was a great treat for participants.

“The master class was very good, and the Q-and-A helpful to our students immensely,” said Kathleen McGeever, chair of the Theatre Department at NAU. “The department is so thankful that Seamus was able to give back to our students — it was incredibly generous, and a great gift. He was incredibly accessible and giving to the students.”

The audition-only class for sophomores and seniors, “Acting for the Camera,” covered a subject rarely taught to drama students, Dever says.

“Nobody teaches that,” he says. “It’s a need that I feel I would have benefited from as a student. It’s my specialty, after hours and hours in front of a camera. I’m glad to share that. It’s a creative craft and not tied up with all the technical stuff that happens.”

Dever also came to NAU five years ago to give a brief workshop.

“This time, it’s more hands-on, more experiential,” he notes. “One actor is not the same as the other, but you have to be ready to get your hands dirty.”

KNACK FROM AN EARLY AGE

Dever, 36, is highly experienced as he has performed in more than 60 plays and musicals. He is widely recognized to audiences from his breakthrough performances as Dr. Getti on “Army Wives” and Dr. Ian Devlin on ABC’s “General Hospital.”

He pops up from time to time on repeats of his old guest-star roles on all three CSI shows, as well episodes in the “NCIS,” “Charmed,” “Cold Case” and “Without a Trace” TV series.

On the big screen, Dever has appeared in “Hollywoodland” and in the independent comedy, “Ready or Not.”

Acting has been a lifelong passion, beginning at age 6.

The actor was born in Flint, Mich., but moved in 1982 with family to Bullhead City on the banks of the Colorado River in Arizona, where his parents had found work teaching at Mohave High School.

First opportunities to act came to him by way of the high school.

“They needed kids for kid roles,” he explains. “I kind of found I had a knack for it. I wasn’t nervous.”

One of his early roles was as Buster, one of the children of Mae and Gooper in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” the play by Tennessee Williams, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1955.

“I was one of the ‘no-neck monsters,’ and I got to have a cap gun — bang, bang, bang!” he says.

As an adult, Dever hasn’t yet had the chance to play Brick, the good-looking but tormented central character in the play, although Dever’s eyes are a striking blue, like those of Paul Newman, who starred in the famous 1958 film version.

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Acting in Bullhead City led to other chances to perform.

“It spawned other things, like in ‘Oliver,’ when I got to do a lead role,” Dever says. “In Laughlin they tried to bring theater there, like ‘Camelot.’ I got to realize what it’s like to be a professional actor.”

His dad, Jim, is retired now but was an English and drama teacher at the high school.

“He was my first drama teacher,” Dever says.

The Dever family, including his sister Larka, regularly would come over to Flagstaff.

“I’ve been coming here since I was 6 or 7,” he says. “NAU was where you went for everything, like choir competitions and speech competitions and ski trips.”

In fact, when his mother, Diana, was getting her teaching certificate in history at NAU, they lived in the Woody Mountain Campground for summers.

At the urging of a guidance counselor, Dever, then only 17, came to NAU to study drama. Once settled in, theater professor Mac Groves became his adviser and told him about all the classes available.

“I really learned that there was a lot I didn’t know,” he says. “I was sort of like a kid in a candy store; there was a lot of opportunity up here. I’m glad I made the choices I made.”

LEARNING AN ACTING SYSTEM

Another great opportunity came to Dever when at age 20 he was accepted into graduate school at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

Part of the acting curriculum included studying in Moscow, especially the acting methods developed by Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938), the Russian actor, director, and theater administrator at the Moscow Art Theatre.

“I got a fuller understanding of his principles,” Dever observes. “There are things I refer to every day of my life as an actor.”

Stanislavski devised a system that uses a progression of techniques to train actors to draw believable emotions to their performances. Early one, he emphasized the concept of emotional memory that an actor focuses on internally to portray the emotions of a character.

In the late 1930s, this earlier technique evolved to a method of physical actions where emotions are produced through the use of actions.

“I was studying from Stanislavski’s students,” Dever adds. “I was getting a direct line. It was very illuminating as a young actor. I had a unique experience I would not have had anywhere else.”

Dever, who is also a life-time member of the Actors Studio, went on to receive his master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon.

“I entered school at 20 and graduated at 22, taking 21 hours a semester,” he remembers. “I was in a hurry; I don’t know why. In my 30s now, I’m easing into things. It’s OK to take your time.’”

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After finishing up his workshop stint at NAU, Dever returned to wrap up filming for the end of the fifth season of “Castle,” which debuted in 2009 and has grown in popularity each season.

Created by Andrew W. Marlowe, the program primarily traces the lives of Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion), a best-selling mystery novelist, and NYPD Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) as they solve various unusual crimes in New York City.

Detective Ryan (Dever), a former narcotic detective, works with his partner, Detective Javier Esposito (Jon Huertas) in the homicide division as part of Beckett’s team.

Ryan and Esposito are close friends and regularly tease Beckett and like to argue about obscure facts.

Dever says no one connected with the show seems worried about whether “Castle” will be renewed for a sixth season as the ratings for the fifth season have been very good.

In fact, the actor is so relaxed about the whole question, he is beginning his summer vacation with a visit to Amsterdam to meet up with his wife, Juliana, who is also an actor.

“I met her at a film and theater book store I was working at,” he explains.

The couple enjoy living in an historic 1926 Spanish-style home in West Hollywood.

Dever thinks the equation for success in acting is not complicated: “All you need is the ambition and energy, and you’ll be awarded with opportunities.”

The final episode in the fifth season of “Castle” is scheduled to air on ABC on Monday at 9 p.m.

Advance word from Marlowe promises the finale was be an emotional one.

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With CASTLE’s season finale right around the corner, how about some teases for what goes down in “Watershed”?I viewed Monday’s season finale, and in the interest of not ruining things completely, these teases are going to be vague, but hopefully they’ll help get you through the weekend…

• CASTLE may ruin showers with its case of the week.
• Beckett’s potential new job doesn’t stay secret for long…and one of her coworkers reacts in a way I didn’t expect.
•  Lanie and Beckett share a little bit of girl talk.
• Castle and Beckett have other things on their mind during the hour, which means Ryan and Esposito have to do a bit more case work than usual.
• Speaking of Ryan/Espo, one of them reveals some good news to other, and it results in one of the small, sweet moments of the episode.
• The parents are out in full force! As Beckett and Castle figure out what comes next in their lives, he turns to his Martha, and she turns to Jim. And they have some interesting insight.

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