Tonight I watched new episodes of two regular TV shows I used to watch before the strike - CSI New York and Criminal Minds. They were both a little lack luster, but hey, I can’t complain too much.

As I wait for new episodes of my favorite shows, here’s some TV gossip.

Question: What’s this I’m hearing about a major kiss in Lost’s season finale? — David

Ausiello: More like a “spectacular kiss” — Damon Lindelof’s words, not mine. In the new issue of Lost magazine, DL teased, “Romance is always blooming on and off the island. And I hereby promise you one of the most spectacular kisses you’ve ever seen on the show in this year’s finale.” Naturally, I pressed DL’s partner in crime, Carlton Cuse, for further details on the earth-shattering smooch, to which he replied, “I can disclose no more details other than to say it’s one of my favorite moments of the whole series so far. And contrary to some speculation, it is a male/female kiss.” OK, so it’s not Mr. Friendly and his little Rent Boy. Who does that leave? Oh, right: Pretty much every other couple on the frakkin’ show! Damn you, Team Darlton!

Oh no! Guess what was my first thought was after reading this: “Romance is always blooming on and off the island.” I read it as Sun and Hurley getting it on! Remember when Hurley met Sun to visit Jin’s grave? He asked her if anyone else was coming, in which she replied, “No.” Hurley then said, “Good.” That coupling has an ick factor doesn’t it? Like dating your cousin, or something. Right now, I’m waiting for my co-workers to catch up to this season’s Lost and when it returns, hopefully Ras and I will host a Lost viewing night. So far, the people I know who watch it are Dave, Peter, Bart, Thomas, Melissa, and Nathan. Thomas just finished Season 2 and now thinks Rousseau is the key to the island and there’s no way she would die. Bhahahahaa! (You’d know why I’m laughing if you’ve watched the latest episode.)

Question: I just picked up the new issue of TV Guide so I could learn about all of my returning favorites, and I nearly stopped breathing when I read the CSI: NY update. Danny and Lindsay are going to cool off? What does that mean exactly? — Andrea

Ausiello: I’m hearing something about another woman. And possibly [Don't shoot the messenger!] some sex.

 

Question: Any new scoop about the third season of Heroes? — Sasha

Ausiello: Someone may be moving in on Mohinder’s narrator turf. Tim Kring is said to be seeking an Australian Aboriginal actor in his fifties to appear in multiple episodes as a storyteller with great wisdom and a soft, soothing voice.

 

Question: NBC’s Thursday-night lineup returns in a month! Any scoop yet? Especially for Ben Silverman’s favorite (and mine), 30 Rock? — Matt

Ausiello: Look for Liz to channel her inner Angelina when she decides to adopt a world-weary Russian kid in an attempt to ease her misplaced liberal guilt. And this adoption may take: I hear the kid could be around all next season!

 

Question: Battlestar Galactica returns this Friday! Have you seen the premiere? What can you tell us? — Brian

Ausiello: I have seen the premiere and, unfortunately, I can’t tell you much. Sci Fi made me sign a confidentiality agreement in which they threatened to castrate me if I spoiled any aspect of the episode — particularly the last 15 minutes. So I’ll just say the episode is awesome (particularly the last 15 minutes) and leave it at that. Luckily, the spooky legal document didn’t say anything about revealing future spoilers, but just to be safe I’ll cover my naughty bits as I relay the following intel about the second half of Season 4 (airing whenever): Starbuck will become inexplicably drawn to a handsome, charismatic, slick and mysterious piano player over the course of two episodes. The two will become so connected that she’ll find herself telling him things no one else knows. Like, for instance, what her relationship with Michelle Ryan was really like. I kid. I think.