It looks like Dr. Izzie’s time is almost up at the County General Hospital, with a possible death scene coming up in her storyline.

According to several sources from the set of the hit ABC series, Grey’s Anatomy, the actress who plays Izzie, Katherine Heigl, has annoyed the show’s producers so much that they want to take her out in the most spectacular way, and killing her off seems to be high on their list of priorities.

Creator Shonda Rhimes is said to be so “pissed off” over what Heigl said in the lead-up to this year’s Emmy Awards that she wants her off the show for good. Heigl infamously took herself out of the running for this year’s awards – despite winning a ‘Best Supporting Actress’ gong last year – because she felt the writers on Grey’s “failed to give her enough good material to work with last season.” Ouch.

The animosity towards Heigl has added unneeded stress to the set.

“It’s not good there,” a source said of the Grey’s Anatomy set. “Shonda is pissed. They’re thinking of killing [Izzie] off. They want Izzie dead.”

However, killing off Heigl’s character, Dr. Izzie Stevens, may be giving the actress just what she wants. Other sources have claimed that Heigl wants to ditch the hospital drama in favour of her budding film career, and would welcome the axing of her character with open arms.

“I haven’t heard anything about that,” a rep for Grey’s producer, Rhimes, said.

When contacted, reps for both Heigl and ABC refused to comment.

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At this year’s Academy Awards, red was the colour of the evening, with many of Hollywood’s high profile celebs opting for a shade of crimson, scarlet or cerise to stand out in the crowd.

Here are the pick of the red gowns…

Anne Hathaway:ÂÂ

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Heidi Klum:

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Katherine Heigl:

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Due to the continued strike of the Writer’s Guild of America (which has put many of the biggest shows on television on hold indefinitely), there’s been talk of a possible Golden Globes “boycott.”

A portion of the celebrities scheduled to attend the awards ceremony this season have apparently expressed their concern over the picket line that will be stationed near the red carpet. The celebs, which include Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl and Entourage actor Jeremy Piven, have said that if the writer’s strike is still going when the awards take place, they won’t bother showing up.

Here’s what some of the possible attendees had to say:

Katherine Heigl (nominated for Grey’s Anatomy): “I’m not crossing the picket line, not unless I’m contractually obliged to do, which, for the Golden Globes, I’m not.”

James McAvoy (Atonement): “I don’t think I’d want to do that. It’s an environment I wouldn’t want to stick my nose into. I’m not from this country and for me to stick my nose and throw my small weight around wouldn’t be right.”

David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises): “It would be very hard for me to cross a WGA picket line. Everybody will have the same problem. It’s very unfornuate and an issue that won’t go away.”

Glenn Close (Damages): “I would never cross a picket line.”

Jeremy Piven (Entourage): “I don’t know about whether or not I’ll be attending because to be honest with you, I don’t know a lot about the rules and limitations of what is happening. I need to look into it. Writers are kind of these unsung heroes. People don’t see how much these guys work and they’re just trying to cover their bases for themselves and for the future. I hope they get what they deserve and I’ll do anything I can to help that.”

I really can’t see how the people in charge have let this strike go on for so long. I mean, come on, people! Obviously they can’t possibly have their hit shows without the writers, so why not give them what they want? If this was a group of actors looking to up their salaries, they’d just be handed the cash and nothing else would be said, but because it’s the writers (a group of people seen to be lower on the food chain than actors), they get stomped on.ÂÂ

I hope these stars are fare-dinkum and really do boycott… some awards ceremony this is going to be with no stars!! ÂÂ

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Grey’s Anatomy star, Katherine Heigl, has dropped out of contract talks with the show’s execs over her salary, a source has revealed.

“Katie is disappointed and hurt that (producer) Touchstone doesn’t value her as much as her other costars, especially Sandra Oh and Isaiah Washington,” the source said.

A rep for Touchstone had no comment on the issue.

I hope that doesn’t mean Katherine will be leaving the show soon…Izzie is my favourite character!!

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I think this is the best our Cate has ever looked at any awards ceremony!!!

The dress is fabulous, particularly because it looks like one of those dresses that would look plain and boring on a hanger…

Her hair, her make-up (and I so want that necklace!!!)…Cate is just a gorgeous woman, and this outfit proves it!!!

Staralicious give her a double thumbs up, and a gong for “Best Dressed” (pity she missed out to Jen Hudson…better luck next time, Cate!)

Ah, Anne!!! Black is definitely the colour for you!!!

I can remember a time (not that long ago, really), when Anne struggled with the basics in tasteful fashion…if she keeps up the good work, I think I may soon forget all of her past fashion mistakes!!!

Anne gets a tie (with Cate Blanchett) in the “Best Dressed” category!!!

Katherine Heigl…well, she always looks lovely!!

Grecian-style dresses must be in! I saw a few at the Golden Globes, and here’s Katherine in a rouched-bodice dress with beading…I love the fire-orange colour!

So this is why Superman loved Lois Lane so much??

Teri Hatcher, congratulations!!! You were the most stunning Desperate Housewife at the SAG Awards!!!

This dress is one of the most beautiful dresses I’ve seen in a long time…it kind of reminds me of a dress I saw once in a wedding magazine (but obviously couldn’t afford!)…I wonder if she’ll let me borrow it…just for a little while…

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Awards ceremonies always seem to bring out the best in people…and alcohol always seems to give people the courage to speak their mind…

Katherine Heigl was under the influence of both alcohol and awards fever last night at the 2007 Golden Globes, where she told interviewer, Shaun Robinson, just what she thought of her Grey’s Anatomy co-star, Isaiah Washington, and his racial remark last year.

“I’m going to be really honest right now, he needs to just not speak in public. Period. I’m sorry, that did not need to be said, I’m not okay with it,” Katherine said last night.

She added: “I have no idea what it was, I just find it hurtful…I just feel like this is something that should be very much in house we need to deal with and it’s among us and the cast and crew and among Shonda [Rimes, show creator] and the producers.”

“I don’t think [Washington] means it the way he comes off…But, T.R. is my best friend. I will throw down for that kid. I will beat you up. I will use every ounce of energy I have to take you down if you hurt his feelings.”

“I don’t see how you could not be [hurt] under those circumstances. Drawing attention to it and saying the word again is just unnecessary.”

Meanwhile, Isaiah is still insisting that he’s never made a homosexual slur to anyone – especially not his Grey’s co-star, T.R. Knight.

On a lighter note…didn’t Katherine look beautiful last night??

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